Dec 20
On Drunk Orgies and Transfer Speculation
Another good morning, all.
Not much happening around. There was the Carling Cup where Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea and some other team, that I am unable to recall, managed to progress. But who cares about the Carling Cup anyway! 
There was some off-the-field incident involving the club and that is something we would touch on today. Not that it is especially something to feel proud of. The manager’s views on drunken parties is perhaps well known to everyone. He was among those to kick the drinking culture out of the club. But when Rio and co. drew up their grand plans for Christmas, the gaffer’s heart probably melted just a bit and, in a moment of generosity, allowed them their indulgence.
That footballers are humans and deserve their occasional indulgences is an oft stated cliche. But as Manchester United players, they will clearly come under press scrutiny and even the slightest pat on a bird’s cheeks (both of them) could be construed as a crime against the feminine kind. And it could be what Jonny Evans was guilty of.
It is not that I am trivialising a rape allegation. Evans could certainly be guilty of such a misdeed and the club would deal with it appropriately. Although one may wonder why a footballer, who practically has a sea of women waiting in line, would succumb to an urge to bang someone against her will.
We just hope for his own sake, and as United fans, that he didn’t do it.
About the orgy, I think the Sun, and the lot, love to blow things up just a little bit. Although I am certain SAF would be a little more than concerned and beat a little sense into those who let our title success, of last season, or that of beating Liverpool at Anfield get to their head.
Hopefully they get their heads in order ahead of the Everton game.
End of rant on that subject.
Moving on, we are linked with Berbatov, again. *groan* Click on link *groan*
This would seem highly unlikely, given the way Juande Ramos seems to have turned things around just a bit with Spurs. I don’t think we’ll get Berbatov in January. And any swap deal involving Saha in January would be even less likely.
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer would have a testimonial during next year’s pre-season programme. Now this is something that had to happen. Although, details and opponents are yet to be worked out. United are heading over to South Africa for next year’s pre-season. A testimonial with Bayern would be more than welcome, in my opinion.
Wayne Rooney has given his whole hearted backing to Fabio Capello and thinks the Italian could turn things around for England. Fair enough. There’s no harm in being optimistic. I am not personally a big fan of Capello, but he sure has the ability to show the middle finger to the English media, if the situation demands, and that should happen more often than not.
Ji-Sung Park would have to wait a while before he can play a competitive game. The reserves fixture against Oldham was put off due to freezing conditions. Hopefully, the Korean plays some part during the festive period.
And if you are a sucker for stats, Carlos Tevez has made it to the top of the Actim Index. You know how brilliant these stats are when you have such illustrious players like Benjani Mwaruwari, for instance (at number 3), on that list. But apparently, some people do pay attention to these stats, so congratulations to El Apache.
And I will end today’s round-up with two articles. One, I found on Times Online that talks about Jonny Evans — as he is now clearly the flavour of the last couple of days.
The other one was an article I found on a Scouse blog which was balanced and surprisingly made sense. Well, mostly. Read it if you can, and I must warn you, it is long winded.
Update: Just saw it on the Telegraph, looks like Larsson could be headed our way during the January window. Apparently, his contract runs out soon. What d’ya people reckon? Would he work this time round?
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:20
I seriously doubt that Evans committed the crime. If this allegation turns out to be true, his time at Manchester United might well be over.
December 20th, 2007 at 13:25
Brilliant article RR! The humor in your article was missing these days. Guess you are done with all your commitments!
December 20th, 2007 at 14:10
1) Evans is most likely innocent (so say reports from the united camp and also considering how he turned himself in to expedite the questioning process)
2) The rivals.net article is a boring history lesson, but all he’s saying is that Pool don’t have the players (and for that he blames Hicks and Gillette). Doesn’t take a 1000 words to explain that
3) With the hargo saga and with a potential lahm / sagnol capture on the way would bayern really want to play united for the testimonial (also since it celebrates their defeat)?
December 20th, 2007 at 15:11
eid mubarak to ahmed bilal and others
December 20th, 2007 at 15:19
[Ahmed]
1. Yes. Most likely. After all how many footballers get convicted on rape charges anyway.
2. Boring and long winded it is. But it sure was fun seeing the amount of frustration in the article. Plus I didn’t find anything worth linking, so I thought I may as well give something for those with a lot of time on their hands to read.
3. The Bayern suggestion was a wind up. Too bad my sarcasm didn’t come off. Although I don’t think Bayern would mind a testimonial. It’s pre-season preparation for them anyway.
Oh, and always trust Ahmed to drop by when the headline reads Drunk Orgies
December 20th, 2007 at 15:33
i would like to see hendrik larsson back again at manu in january transfer window until the end of the season.he is in form in the uefa cup for his club.he is a free agent in january.thanks for gesture sunny.
December 20th, 2007 at 19:32
Larsson coming back would be great - he’s just what we need for a fourth striker. Wage costs would be (relatively) minimal, he’s shown that he can gel quickly with the team and he’s a consummate professional. Would alleviate the syndrome of a mid-season buy and give Fergie more time to scout for permanent options. It’d be great if Utd win something and he finally gets a winner’s medal with us, he deserved one after that help he gave in 05/06.
December 20th, 2007 at 19:40
Oh. Oops, wrong year ^^ I meant, 06/07 ^^
December 20th, 2007 at 20:22
Larson simply wouldn’t work
December 20th, 2007 at 21:30
are you stupid have bad memory or both? why wouldnt he worked when it has already been proven that he can? neencumpoop.
December 20th, 2007 at 21:39
Larsson,thats a finisher.would be great to have him at old trafford for a second time,3 months wasnt enough.Hes free?sign him!
December 20th, 2007 at 22:48
Larsson has worked for us already and he still can finish, plus he can header, unlike the rest of our strikers. He links up well with everyone and he can hold the ball up so if he’s free I can’t see why not!
December 20th, 2007 at 22:53
Obviously get Larsson.. Larsson over Berbatov any day!
December 21st, 2007 at 9:12
aparently according to the daily mail and tribal, we’ve signed a 24 year old striker http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=70437
December 21st, 2007 at 11:38
RR,
well, you know me better than most
Larsson will work as much as Ole would have worked if fit - which is not much. If we really are in a ‘crisis’, then we need to bring a young striker in. If that doesn’t happen, then I guess the reserves (Febian Brandy, Frazier Campbell, Dong) need to get some playing time.
Knowing the current team, we could stick Giggs, Anderson, Nani, Ronaldo - all four in the support striker role, so there really isn’t that much of a ‘need’ for a striker. Unless Saha breaks a leg, that is.
December 21st, 2007 at 11:43
Larsson over Berbatov, are you guys blind?
New striker according to the daily mail, no news on manutd.com yet though.
December 21st, 2007 at 12:20
what a fuckin tie!!! we have lyon, scouse has inter arseholes have milan, wow!!! and a real david v galeth, celtic barca, what a match.
December 21st, 2007 at 12:35
im dissapointed with getting lyon anyone else and it would have been plain sailing
December 21st, 2007 at 12:50
Knew it, fuck!
December 21st, 2007 at 12:58
Yea oilley,exactly how I feel.any other tie would ave been a formality.no,we get the hardest.but thats united isnt it?do things the hard way.ha ha ha ha arsenal vs AC ha ha ha ha ha
December 21st, 2007 at 13:49
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=503783&in_page_id=1770&ct=5
news on the rape allegation
December 21st, 2007 at 13:50
Lyon aren’t that great a team any more, I’ll be expecting us to beat them fairly easily, obviously there were easier ties but I’m not scared about Lyon.
December 21st, 2007 at 13:55
Apparently he’s 31?
December 21st, 2007 at 14:31
Its confirmed now.manutd.com carries a news item that we have indeed signed a angolan striker.and they say he is only 24.
December 21st, 2007 at 14:40
dudes aint hard, at all
December 21st, 2007 at 14:42
Sorry guys, i have been away on vacation. Hope to join up on you guys later.
December 21st, 2007 at 14:45
i just wottied that the only reason we bought him is to be big in africa, like we did with dong.
December 21st, 2007 at 15:24
*thinking/wondering
December 21st, 2007 at 15:34
Theres every chance thats true Dan, lets hope not! We’ll have to wait and see.
December 21st, 2007 at 16:10
it might not be, theres an article at tribal saying we’re going to loan him to the manchester united future portigease stars academy in portugal, http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=70523
December 21st, 2007 at 16:20
Yeah I heard that too, but thats only if he can’t get a work permit.
December 21st, 2007 at 16:38
Manucho might just turn out to be the signing we’ve all been waitig for…
A tall, imposing striker… And apparently he’s really quick as well.
Wouldn’t mind if he turns out anything like Drogba!!!
December 21st, 2007 at 16:40
Conor,hes not 31,that articles a joke…i mean brain damage.wtf?
December 21st, 2007 at 19:58
hmmm, this reminds me off a certain norwegian that use to play for us. *raises eyebrow*
December 21st, 2007 at 20:40
it would be nice to see a video of him before christmas, anyone else notice theres none on utube.
December 21st, 2007 at 20:44
well its on the official site now and yeah dan i am searching 4 that as well
December 21st, 2007 at 23:47
why would we not sign Larsson? we were all pining for him to stick around when his loan expired last year. if he’s any where close to how good he was twelve months ago i’d pick him over Saha. As for Manucho: who the hell is that? I hope he’s good because i don’t think he was on anyone’s radar screen.
December 22nd, 2007 at 0:55
He’s no Berbatov or Huntelaar, but at least he should be willing to come off of the bench. Hopefully we’ve got a new Drogba on our hands here!
December 23rd, 2007 at 19:11
hi on new signings has anyone considered Agbonlahor he’s fast, good in the air and young and most importantly not cup tied. in case of a left back i think we should buy Gareth Barry he’s versatile in that he can play centre mid as well as left back and right back what do you guys think???
March 26th, 2008 at 9:44
I don’t know if Evans really did that terrible thing his accused of,
but if he did he should be kicked out and the sooner the better.
We don’t need his sort in the team.