Archive for January, 2007

United 4- Portsmouth 1

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

RooneyUnited beat Portsmouth over the weekend. It was an OK game but we really won 4-1. We had 2 perfectly fine goals and the linesmen got it wrong. Rooney scored 2 goals including a great goal from about 20 yards out reminiscent of a goal by Cantona. Vidic scored from a corner and the ball went over the line but the ref didnt give it. Laarson scored a great goal but it was given offside – looking at the replays it was absolutely fine.

Lets hope Rooney scores a few more now. Hes not been in good form this season. As it quite often said about Rooney – class is permanent, form is temporary. However I just wish he would be in better form more often!

Chelsea played aswell and they beat Forest. Chelsea were miles better and it wasnt that interesting a match. However one thing about the match which was funny was when Shevchenco was fouled and hurt his head the camera panned to Jose who was laughing hysterically. LOL.

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Friends birthday / United lose

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

It was my friends birthday last weekend (well Friday to be precise). A few of us met up and went to Pesto for lunch. If you have never been its like Italian Tapas. We were going to go to Walkabout but once we got in there it was very busy and no tables. Everyone was watching the football – Liverpool v Chelsea. Liverpool were winning so I was happy! After the food everyone went back to my place – since I only moved in a few weeks ago. On the way we went to Sainsburys to stock up on some snacks and drinks.

Later on in the evening we went for a meal in San Carlo. I have been there once before and really like it. Second only to Milan. I had something similar to last time – a seafood based pasta. It was not quite as nice as last time – last time tasted abit better and maybe had more variety of seafood. Still it was very nice. Afterwards we went to Pure. We got there really early – about 930 – and sat on the comfy sofas. Time flew by and was around midnight before I realised. Some people had to leave and it looked like others were going to leave aswell. However a few of us wanted to stay out and persuaded the birthday girl to stay and have a dance (I think she wanted to stay out). We stayed till around 3 ish (I think). Once out of the club we all smelt the food from the hot dog stand – it smelled delicious. It did taste nice but I think anything would have as I was hungry!!

Photos now online!!

The day after I went to play football. First time played for a few weeks since we stopped over Christmas. It was good to play football after such a long time not. Met up with friends once got back to Manchester and then we watched the football. Everyone else left at half time as someone had to get train but I just had to watch the rest. However Arsenal beat United 2-1 with a last minute goal from Henry. We played well and defended well – it was just the last 10 minutes when we let it slip. Evra in particular played well setting up our goal and also a couple nice tricks.

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Cole: United will win treble

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

ColeAndy Cole has said he thinks United could win the treble this year . He said: “The side now is very different from the one I played in. We were very much a team and everyone played for each other — now they have some fantastic individuals.” “Rooney and Ronaldo are great talents and great individuals and, with players like them in your side, there is always a chance.” “They are favourites to win the Premiership, are in the last 16 of the Champions League and always seem to do well in the FA Cup.” Cole said this the weekend before his new club Portsmouth played United in the FA Cup.

Cantona

Another United legend Eric Cantona has gone further and said Chelsea’s reign as champions is already over. Not only that, he predicts the Blues will be playing catch-up for several years to come. “United can beat Chelsea in the league, for sure. There is no doubt about that.” “They are stronger than Chelsea at the moment — and will be for a long time. They have brought in young players like Rooney and Ronaldo and Alex Ferguson has a lot of experience helping young players. Not all managers can do that but he can find the right balance on the pitch.” Cantona thinks that Fergie’s policy of giving the younger players a chance is better than Chelseas way of buying the ‘best’ players and trying to mould them into a team. He added: “Last year, United had a new team, it was a new generation. But I was sure they’d become the best because you’re stronger when you start with a new generation of players.” “That is because you can work with them together for a long time.” “United have the balance at the moment which makes them the best team in England.” ““They’re strong but they have to prove they’re a great team. But they can win the Treble and they need to do it.”

No.7

On the topic of his old No. 7 shirt and player now wearing it (Ronaldo). “Ronaldo needed to gain some experience and score goals — now he is a world-class player.”

£35m for Ronaldo?

In other United news, Real apparently want Ronaldo for £35m. Carlos Queiroz says the club is planning to start negotiations on a new contract with Ronaldo (rumoured to be offeres £100k a week). His current deal runs out in 2010. He said: “It is natural that the media talk about Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid.” “He is a great player and Madrid are a great club, but it is just speculation. They are fantasies.”

Spy on United

Also in The Mirror today apparently a spy plane flew over the United training camp and filmed secret tactics. Not sure what they could have seen if they flew over twice, only 30 seconds at a time.

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Car alarm

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

My car alarm has been going off recently all on its own :( Took it to the garage yesterday and got it fixed. Basically the backup siren battery wasn’t charging so it kept going off. It didnt cost that much the new siren BUT the labour to fit it (and also fix a couple other things) was a fair bit :( Oh well.

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Spiderman 3 blog

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Spiderman 3 is out this summer and looks like being a brilliant movie. As well as the official site you can read the official blog to find out whats happening behind the scenes including some videos.

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