Jul 06
Manutd.com: Reds Announce Tevez Capture
Update 3: The Beeb’s got this report. According to that Kia Joorabchian’s lawyers say, the deal has progressed with the “knowledge and permission” of West Ham United. Wonder what will happen now. Expect the deal to take a while.
Update 2: Eggert Magnussen has now opened his mouth. Wants Tevez to spend his next three years with the Hammers. Pah!
Update: Sky Sports seem to have confirmed it. It’s a two year loan!
We were talking about not believing the Tevez rumours until they came from the horse’s mouth. Now we think that the horse has indeed spoken (or umm… neighed?).
Anyway, we found this link [via UnitedRant forums] which has the headline saying Reds Announce Tevez Capture, but no content.
The page seems like a website template that’s ready for a future press release. It’s got the indications that at least confirm that our reps are indeed in talks with Tevez’s reps at an advanced stage. Of course this page is not public (as in visible links) but is accessible through the URL.
Websites anyway do such things in the anticipation of something big, so if the deal does fall through, the page will be pulled out. Simple as that.
Anyhow we played with the urls and got some more interesting headlines not yet declared by Manutd.com. But if these events do happen then they will be declared in earnest. So you know where to go first when you hear of them. Don’t you?
Anyway here are some of the most probable future breaking news that the official site is prepared for.
Note: For the sake of suspense, we haven’t disclosed the actual headlines. You need to follow the links to see what they are.
And finally, last but not the least, the most significant future headline you might want to read. Be very, very afraid.
Related items from Red Rants:
July 6th, 2007 at 4:59
you’re going to kill Karl, you know that?
July 6th, 2007 at 5:01
[Red Ranter]
I thought he was already dead. (Or has he gone underground plotting my death?)
:O
July 6th, 2007 at 5:08
Hi good news the Tevesz is is to go through even after last nights denial by the premier league. It is expected that carlos tevez will be unveiled as a united player after he returns from the Copa America.
July 6th, 2007 at 6:12
My Children….this is GOD.
I will like to easy your minds and hearts and asure you that TEVEZ arrival at United will be official in the next 48 hours.
Also, please take a moment and contemplate our new Roster for 2007-2008.
Please read out loud:
VaNderSar, Rio, Vidic, Nevile, Evra, Hargreves, Scholes, C.Ronaldo, Anderson, Rooney, Tevez, Heinze, Saha, Smith, Rossi, Scholes, Brown, Giggs….
There is only one more thing to say:
GLORY, GLORY MAN UNITED!!! GLORY, GLORY MAN UNITED!!!
See My Children? There is God! - I exist.
July 6th, 2007 at 6:51
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=441561
HAHA!
July 6th, 2007 at 7:05
How did God miss out Nani.
Looks like God overlooks things too, just like a human.
PS: cant wait for mr tevez to come.
July 6th, 2007 at 7:09
Looks like GOD also missed out on our two gks and also Pique.
July 6th, 2007 at 7:09
lmao
July 6th, 2007 at 7:14
This is turning out more and more like a conspiracy theory…
July 6th, 2007 at 7:16
look at this tevez wants to join Man Utd
http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=475438&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=4161&title=Tevez+eager+for+United+switch
July 6th, 2007 at 7:16
[karl]
Heh! Enjoy it now. When (and if) the news is confirmed we’ll celebrate.
Till then have fun
Keep playing with the url number at the end.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:54
Some blockages on the road though, the Premier League wants the transfer fee paid directly to WH and not to Tevez’s agents. Could this become a tug of war???
July 6th, 2007 at 10:06
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BC7DF7CEC%2D3BC3%2D4859%2DA3FD%2DFE4AAD215DD8%7D&newsid=441906
lets hope and pray.
July 6th, 2007 at 10:11
@Hiram Gakembu
One way of playing it - I think - is to pay an amount to West Ham this year, and next year, after the whole Tevez issue has been put to rest, pay the rest to Kia. The Premier League can’t deduct points then…
July 6th, 2007 at 10:14
love the last line.
the removed the tevez template page this morning, presumably because someone found out that fans were linking to it and visiting it and using it to claim that the transfer had happened
want to bet that they just moved it around?
July 6th, 2007 at 10:18
LINK
July 6th, 2007 at 10:23
It really seems like we are a bunch of conspiracy theorists trying to sift trough newspapers, taking bits and pieces to get to the TRUTH
Me just too nervous to wait until the 14th…
July 6th, 2007 at 13:07
Looks like a done deal…
http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=475502&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=&title=Tevez+to+seal+United+loan
am done waiting… let the celebrations begin!
July 6th, 2007 at 13:09
Hi the news is the Tevez deal is done for a two year loan deal with the option of buying him and he is undergoing a medical at venezuela.
July 6th, 2007 at 13:13
If the reports are true, i expect many to jump on the man utd supporters bandwagon now. Put tevez and Wayne Rooney together, you get 2 strong players that can make blitzing runs from the midfield. Need a poacher?Rest either and put Saha on. Midfield, Scholes,Carrick, Hargreaves.3 outstanding midfield players who can read the game very well.Attacking mid?Anderson. Flank? Giggs,Ronny,Nani,RIchardson(i think he is one for the future.)
I’m sure, people, that by just stating the offence, everybody’s mouth is watering, and i’ve havent started on the defence yet.
Next year(2008), 2 young wing backs from fluminese are coming (Fabio, Rafeal, Wing backs,when they turn 18).
SAF is smart. He is investing heavily on a team that is good, and can last for the next 4-6 years.I rather he spent 100 mil in a season forging a team for the next 5 years rather than spending like 50 mil a season trying to balance the team, every season.
AND THIS IS FOR SAF
LISTEN TO ME! SELL FLETCHER.
I’m still wondering how fletcher is here. His passing isnt good, he doesn’t have the stamina, he cant score, and he gives the ball away easily.
I just think fletcher isn’t meant for such a big club.He might do well in a club of maybe (no offence) Aston Villa rank.He isn’t right for this club.
July 6th, 2007 at 13:34
anylinks my indian counterpart
July 6th, 2007 at 13:40
check dis out
July 6th, 2007 at 13:41
Tevez would relish Reds switch
July 6th, 2007 at 13:42
oops ahmed u posted it already
And yes even i loved the last Line
July 6th, 2007 at 15:31
Have you guys read this interesting article?
Both links are essentially the same article.
http://breakingnews.iol.ie/sport/story.asp?j=184395920&p=y843965xx&t=soccer
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=443721&cc=3888
July 6th, 2007 at 18:29
jesus…even more ‘turmoil’
July 6th, 2007 at 18:44
Hello My Children….This is your friend GOD.
Thanks nuttz and indian devil for your help. I should have included both Nani and Pique. However, do not correct me again in public or you might have to spend the rest of eternity watching Chelsea games in Hell with the likes of Judas, Hitler, Tom Cruise, and Nichole Richie.
Anyways, I see how must of you are as exited as I am for our new Adquisition. Tevez is now undergoing a Medical in Venezuela, a country with Lots of Oil and Beautiful Women, and we’ll soon be part of our fierce squad.
I’m here also to easy your mind about those reports claiming that the FA might interrupt Tevez’s move. My Children, please be calm - This is only the press attempt to generate headlines.
We all know it is expected that the FA will take a closer look into this matter, but United will not be stupid enough to do something that might cost them extra money or even points, specially since the West Ham’s fiasco.
So, ease your minds my children. It is just a matter of time.
GOD BLESSES YOU ALL!
July 6th, 2007 at 18:48
Still no official news either confirming nor denying it…
July 6th, 2007 at 21:56
Shawn i agree with everything you said, until you spoke about Richardson and fletcher,if you swap those two names around, then everything will be good, man u have alot of youngsters, same as arsenal, but what SAF is doing that arsene wenger isnt, is mixing that youth with experience, arsenal have hardly any experience in the squad, they need a player like henry to explain to the youngsters how to act in certain situations, but instead he sells them, what SAF does is keep the old to explain to the youth, for example, OGS can talk to rooney and possible tevez, giggs to ronny anderson and nani, scholes to fletcher and eagles, ferdinand to pique evans, heinze to rafael and fabio so on and so forth, that way the players get help, i was just watching a video of man u’s photo shoot of their new kit, the players kid around with each other have fun with each other, whilst ferdinand was doing an interview rooney pulled down his shorts, if this friendship can be transfered to the new signings, rather than a bellemy risse man u will be deadlier than ever
July 6th, 2007 at 22:34
Calm down everyone
It may not guarentee the league next season; but will guarentee the tradition of United will be kept. Attack, Attack, Attack.
Unless Chelsea send us all to sleep.
Here’s my pretend lineup for next season
Var Dar Sar,
Neville, Vidic
Hargreaves
Carrick Scholes
Ronaldo Anderson Giggs
Nani Tevez Rooney
Saha
! Even with only 2 defenders there aren’t enough places for everyone
What about Rossi, Eagles, Evans, Smith ? I draw the line at Richarson, please send him to Sunderland.
July 6th, 2007 at 23:34
Shawn,
I think you are mistaken. According to wikipedia, the Fluminese guys aren’t that young. Rafael is 27 and there is no player by the name of Fabio on their roster. There is, however, a Fabinho but he is 30. I don’t really think we need another left back. Evra is only 25, and unless we sell Heinze, he will have a sub all season, meaning fatigue shouldn’t be a huge factor. What we do need is a young right back to come in and learn from Neville. I guess we have Bardsley but he wasn’t outstanding for Villa. Maybe SAF will bring up Kieran Lee more often to learn from Gary. It wouldn’t be a bad idea. And if things don’t go well, SAF can try and find someone in Jan. or next summer.
July 7th, 2007 at 0:55
Steve - look them up under Rafael Silva and Fabio Silva in Wikipedia. I don’t think they’ve played top level for Fluminense yet so may not be listed under their squad. They both turn 17 in a couple of days (on July 9th) so should be able to link up with United next year, assuming they continue to develop.
Remember we also have Simpson returning after an impressive loan stint at Sunderland - another RB option - but I agree, it is an area we may well need to bring in a replacement for.
July 7th, 2007 at 6:24
Yes. Aus_devil is correct, Fabio and Rafael (or Raphael) are not in Fluminese’s senior team yet. I believe their wiki’s are: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabio_(footballer) and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_%28footballer%29
July 7th, 2007 at 9:09
yes both are apparently very wing back like in their approach. very attacking down the wings. watch some videos in you tube… i think its fabio who is captain of the brazil youth team. apparenlytheir strongest player in the latest tournament. not to shabby!!
July 7th, 2007 at 9:53
Fabio is captain of Brazil U-17, and scored a goal from a bicycle kick before! Not bad for a defender. Man Utd also seem to be in for Federico Macheda, Rodrigo Pereira Possebom and Lulinha.
July 7th, 2007 at 13:54
Tevez ‘agrees terms’ with Man Utd
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6276064.stm
Something more until the horse speaks !!!!!!!
July 8th, 2007 at 3:45
the tevez deal seems to be something of a conondrum…its a legal mess…i dont wat’s going to transpire in the end..
July 8th, 2007 at 3:46
*dont know
July 9th, 2007 at 18:33
Boss: Tevez deal is close
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=442881
July 21st, 2007 at 16:08
I will love man united forever with the new arrival of these players i expected trophy for five years
August 3rd, 2007 at 15:32
With mouth watering tevez deal coming to a close,nani already shown sublime
skills in Asian tour and hagreaves & anderson ready for one or two weekends showdown
showdown to work on their fitness and fine tune their skills every malawian
united fan cant wait for an explosive & entertaining season.MAN U will be
all round conquerers babiee!!ron,scholesy,rooney,rio,giggs,vida,evra. wow!!!
August 5th, 2007 at 0:06
I want man u to defeat chelsea. From Nigeria.
August 6th, 2007 at 23:06
Man u is great, a lovely team to be Identify with, I am a crazy fan from Nigeria and I am pleased with the performance of the players,the sky is not our limit. Peter obaka known as sir P.
August 7th, 2007 at 10:32
sundays charity shield triumph is just a warning to all europe opponents
and its obvious this season we are not only winning all major trophies
but bruising opponents with magnificient display.big up MAN U FANS.
elsewhere.
August 10th, 2007 at 0:07
am a manutd fan in nigria sir my comment is about ronaldo is playing big man football now and is not like that before sir i like what you have done this summer what i need is more devender and i need invition to come and wash manutd live at oldtraafod sir if i have the chance i will be happest person so far and wish manutd best of lucky this season amen tee jay from nigeria
August 15th, 2007 at 16:51
I think dis season ll be a great one 4 d players, united officials n we fans, cos sir alex has made a great signing plus Our flair n entertaining game we enjoy last season..i can see united triumph in all front..united 4 lyf
October 4th, 2007 at 16:01
Paul Scholes is my mentor.