May 11
Wigan 0-2 Man Utd: CHAMPIONEEES!
Wow! Could you script a better ending?
Ronaldo, our top scorer, scores.
Ryan Giggs, our most decorated and capped player, scores.
And Bolton snatch a late equaliser to consign Chelsea firmly in second place.
Football, bloody hell!
Rants, raving and everything else later. Over to you lads…
Update: Also, Citeh get spanked 8-1 by Boro. The day gets better.
Update 2: Trophy Presentation video | Celebration video | BBC Interview with Queiroz | Rio and Rooney | MOTD video
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- Rooney Out For A Month
- Man Utd v Wigan
- Sky Sports Fixture Update
- United 4-0 Wigan: The Goals Are Coming!
- Man Utd Blog 2007/2008 Home Kit
Tags: Manchester United News
May 11th, 2008 at 17:08
Thank god for Giggs, I think I would have had a heart attack if it had stayed at 1-0 for much longer!
And RR don’t forget City took a MASSIVE beating 8-1
May 11th, 2008 at 17:14
BRILLIANT!!! We throughly deserve this!!!
Absolutely awesome for Giggsy to score…because as JB says, that final few minutes at the JJB would have been mayhem…
And now, for Moscow
May 11th, 2008 at 17:16
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS
Hey Grant you said you want play-off …yeah right…
fuck off bastard
May 11th, 2008 at 17:31
YESSSSS
glory glory man utd
glory glory man utd
glory glory man utd
and the reds go marching on
we love you fergie we do
we love you fergie we do
we love you fergie we do,
and the reds go marching on
full steam to moscow, im not going to celebrate tooo much, but i honestly can not wait
May 11th, 2008 at 17:35
Glory-glory MAN UTD…hohoho CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 17:35
HELL YEAH!! Now Chelsea scum can shut up, they didnt even finish on same points
GLORY GLORY MAN UTD
May 11th, 2008 at 17:44
Championeeeees Championeeeeees Ole Ole Ole,
Championeeeees Championeeeeees Ole Ole Ole!
May 11th, 2008 at 17:45
GREAT DAY….Lets focus now on Moscow!
May 11th, 2008 at 17:48
Finally! We are the Champions! With a 2-point lead at the top to boot…thanks to old Giggsy and Ron (and Bolton.)
Now we can rub it in Chelski’s and Abramovich’s face in Moscow!
May 11th, 2008 at 17:49
As JB rightly pointed out, how could you miss the hammering shitteh got?
Plus that irrepressible cunt JT is out of the moscow match
As perfect a day as could be….
May 11th, 2008 at 17:52
BTW could you post any links of the celebration or trophy presentation?
May 11th, 2008 at 17:53
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/05/11/united_were_lucky_today_but_de.html
United may have come through, but not without some help on the day. Wigan should have had a penalty after 21 minutes with the score still 0-0. Jason Koumas’s goal-bound shot hit Rio Ferdinand high on an arm as he was moving towards the ball to make a block. Inevitably enough, United were awarded a penalty of their own 12 minutes later. This time it was a good decision as Emerson Boyce made a clumsy attempt at a blocking tackle on Wayne Rooney. By contast, Steve Bennett’s decision, three minutes later, not to give Paul Scholes a second yellow card for pulling back Wilson Palacios was scandalously lenient. A player of lesser standing would have been sent off: this alone makes Bennett’s ducking of the issue an acme of poor refereeing. We often hear you need a bit of luck to win the league. United got some today.
What a cunt. It hit his shoulder, and he conveniently forgets the no call on scholes by bramble. Do all journos in the UK love chavski?
May 11th, 2008 at 17:54
Haha we even had the ref on our side! I do not know if it had been different if Scholes had been sent off and we’d not been given the penalty, but I reckon we’d have won it anyway! Fair play to Wigan for putting up a decent fight. And hahah Chelsea couldn’t even beat Birmingham
One win away from two doubles in less than ten years!
May 11th, 2008 at 17:54
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEEEND
May 11th, 2008 at 17:55
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 17:57
Championeeeeeeeeees!!!
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
As the reds go marching UP UP UP!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 17:59
Just posted the celebrations video link.
May 11th, 2008 at 18:02
bit pedantic, but
Pos Team Pld W D L F A Diff Pts
1 Man. Utd. 38 27 6 5 80 22 58 87
2 Chelsea 38 25 10 3 65 26 39 85
take that you chelscum
May 11th, 2008 at 18:05
Anybody going out Celebrating in the South Shore area in Mass?
May 11th, 2008 at 18:06
!!!!!!!!! WE ARE CHAMPIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 18:12
SSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPYYYYY!!!
the much maligned old guard did it for us… scholes got us into the final of the champs league… and now giggs seals the win for us….
10 days till another heart wrenching 90 mins and hopefully a another celebration!
May 11th, 2008 at 18:16
CHAMPIONNeeeSSSS!!!
MOtM: Ryan Giggs??
Hum It seems to me the celebration posts on the site have yet to reach rapturous proportions
I’d like a few friendship posts from Groggy to JB and vice versa in the heat of celebration!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 18:26
Giggs looked great. A perferct script. Moscow….
May 11th, 2008 at 18:44
Did anyone else notice no Gary Neville in sight?
May 11th, 2008 at 18:49
Not enough appearances for a medal?
May 11th, 2008 at 18:51
Don’t forget to renew your subscriptions to Sky and MUTV in time for next season
May 11th, 2008 at 18:51
I’m sure that Grognard will be happy that United didn’t win on goal difference, but on points…
TinManUnited: What are the rules for getting a medal? Did Saha get one? If anyone shouldn’t get one, it’s our glass-man.
May 11th, 2008 at 18:54
hey guys i dont know uk time , how many hours till the awards start?
May 11th, 2008 at 18:55
Even though Saha scored a few goals for us…
May 11th, 2008 at 18:56
neville was on the field during the celebrations.
May 11th, 2008 at 19:01
Glory Glory Man United
Glory Glory Man United
we are the champions
stand up for the champions
May 11th, 2008 at 19:02
Daelm, was he, I didn’t see him. ok.
Turkish. I heard the announcer mention Pique and PIG on nine league appearances so maybe thats it.
May 11th, 2008 at 19:05
Interesting TinManUnited, thanks for that info…
May 11th, 2008 at 19:36
Manchester United. BPL champions 2007-08.
May 11th, 2008 at 19:37
we were not lucky and the ref was not on our side, yes wigan should of had a penalty, but ours was a penalty, and in the second half we had 2 clear penalties gone the other way, all the neutrals need to get their heads out there arses and look at the match again, the ref was cunt to them AND us.
May 11th, 2008 at 20:20
It is amazing, although the win was not so easy. Giggs always made me disappointing but not this time. He scored the safe goal. Congradulation ManU! You are always the best.
May 11th, 2008 at 20:23
It’s still to hit me. We are the champions again. Good show lads, and kudos to Fergal and his wonderboys. They’re going to win it Moscow.
Anyone notice that the defense was pretty much non-existent in the air?
May 11th, 2008 at 20:40
those were the exact feelings i had RR we winning on points and not goal diff TAKE that U MOSAAD’s Failed AGENT
And CITEH getting Spanked was icing on the CAKE
If anyone can get a Match of the Day download link share it with us here
Cant hide the feeling been dancing for a while now
CHAMPIONEEES CHAMPIONEEES OLE OLE OLE
Bring on Moscow
May 11th, 2008 at 21:24
i think you need to make 10 appearances to get a medal but the team also gets two extra to award to two players
May 11th, 2008 at 21:45
F**C YEAH!!!! UNITED
Giggs with a goal and City getting ther balls choped of! on the day the reds go maeching on on on!
Its a good day to die!
May 11th, 2008 at 21:46
Today is a glorious day for me ! I’m over the moon !
I played my outdoor 5×5 match and of course we won 19-13 (2 hours) after I got hit and played like a very angry footballer that wanted to win. Scored 5 goals! GREAT!
Then I got my coffe with my friends. I watched the last 20 minutes of the match and I saw my favorite Giggs scoring the second goal and clearing the champion title for our team ! Exactly as I was wishing!
Then a birthday party invitation!
God (yeah you exist) THANK YOU . I promise next morning I’ll be studying ! Plus I’ll try to save a dog that you created.
May 11th, 2008 at 21:53
tmu, yes he was. blazered and all. i felt bad for him. he was (seemingly) genuinely happy for the others but looked little forlorn.
May 11th, 2008 at 22:28
Two premier league titles in a row….we have our hold back on the league..a big two fingers up to Arsenal and Chelsea…you may have one the league a few times, but now it is back in the hands of its rightful holders!
Lessons from the campaign:
A rock solid defence and Ronaldo’s goals were the cornerstone of our success. Ronaldo cannot be expected to score so many next season (but probably will anyway!) so we need to discover other sources of goals without sacrificing Ronaldo’s free role which seems to suit him so well.
I do not imagine there will be much change, with the exception of buying a third striker so that Ronaldo will not have to play as a striker, as well as giving us a bit more physical and aerial presence up front. I’d like to see a goal scoring central midfielder, or have more goals coming from the other wing (maybe from Nani?). Tevez’s goal return was good, but Rooney can do better next year.
Our defence is the best in the world, only conceding around 26 goals in one of the toughest leagues, and I don’t think we conceded many in Europe either. We need to find EVDS’s successor…Foster is the obvious choice depending on how much he develops. A right back would be nice if not essential as Brown fills that position nicely and Hargreaves and Simpson can deputise. Silvestre can cover left back but he is a bit injury prone so a bit of cover there might be nice
Really though the only outlay I can foresee this summer is a 10-15 million pound third striker, possibly a young talent or two for under 10 million, and maybe a cheap defender. No big signings, just reinforcements
May 11th, 2008 at 22:42
Just watching the celebration video again, I’m surprised Saha made it through without injury. Things are looking up. haha
May 12th, 2008 at 0:27
Story of the season video on bbc worth a look
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/match_of_the_day/7395228.stm
May 12th, 2008 at 0:27
Of all the days to miss the game due to work related stuff. I just got home and found out that United did the business today. What a massive relief and was I ever happy to see Chelsea get the ultimate stab by losing Terry and having Bolton tie the game. Well AV Grant you fucking pillock, I guess there is no reason to call for a playoff now you ass clown and pathetic excuse for a manager. And prepare to eat m90re humble pie in Moscow too. I am over the moon and I am now going to sit down and watch the game. UNITED FOR LIFE!
And how about that Giggsy. I love all the guys who jumped on the Giggs bandwagon today. Just last week they were calling for the legend to retire as he was shite. The fickle nature of football fanaticism.
May 12th, 2008 at 0:38
[Grognard]
Regarding people jumping onto the Giggs bandwagon, I guess you ought to grant the fans that: today was a happy day so everything tends to get forgotten. For what it’s worth, much of the criticism towards Giggs has been right from a team point of view. He hasn’t had a good season. But I am sure everyone still recognises that he is a legend and will be so — shite form or not.
I see no fickleness here – just the poignancy of his goal on equalling Bobby Charlton’s record. Plus, Giggs came on as a sub much later today — apart from the goal it wasn’t much he did for anyone to feel vindicated.
That said, he’s been an outstanding servant for United, and he would always be a special player in every Red’s heart.
May 12th, 2008 at 0:41
[indianpunk]
Re-post the daily motion as a LINK. Don’t directly post long url’s in comments as they are. Use the link tags.
May 12th, 2008 at 1:10
i tried posting it using the link tag but somehow it was’nt working
anyways trying again here u go
celebration vid
May 12th, 2008 at 1:23
Grognard – about Giggsy: he has been truly terrible all season. Whether or not he should retire remains a point of debate, personally I’d like him to go on, but prefer that Fergie uses him more sparingly.
Fact is that the absolute majority of Giggs’ critics do love the player and would love nothing more than him to do well in his appearances, only the thing is that it was hard for us endure those recent horrendous performances given the fact that we all have fond memories of him shredding defenses…
The catchphrase being: “When Giggsy’s on fire, there’s no one better in the world”
Most probably we’ll never see that Giggs any more, but he can still come up with defense-splitting passes and good finishing in front of goal – which Park, for all his other attributes, doesn’t seem to possess.
By the way, if in dreamland the opportunity was there to obtain a 25 year old Giggs in exchange of the actual Ronaldo I would gladly accept the swop, such is my love for the our one and only no.11!
Now how about removing shirt no.11 when he retires??!!
May 12th, 2008 at 1:31
Just my point RR, didn’t refresh my page for a long time so didn’t see your reply!
Btw is it me or have the Huntelaar rumours been building up lately?
And does anybody really knows how the player feels about the possibility to come play for United?
May 12th, 2008 at 1:35
I agree with RR. Most of us were saying the same thing the whole season that Giggs should come as a sub, anyway don’t want to star argueing, because today is for celebrating. The game was carzy at last it’s over and we are on the top.
May 12th, 2008 at 1:39
oh yes, yes yes! Champions again! Fair play to all the boys and the boss. I got 2 late birthday presents today, one a replica 99 final shirt and then the League. Thank you! lets stuff the chelski scum,
Follow follow,
we’re the Busby Boys
May 12th, 2008 at 2:03
RR; The fans are fickle but don’t get me wrong. That’s not only alright but it’s very normal. I myself have had many moments of fickleness attacking my soul. Scholes should go! Scholes should stay! Anderson belongs on the bench! Anderson should start. Rooney can’t finish! Rooney’s a God! That’s just a taste of my fickleness this season. I was just pointing a fickle finger at all the Giggsy critics out there who wrongfully buried him but who now praise him. I am proud to say that I was one of his backers through thick and thin because Giggs is simply a player of QULAITY. And yes he has had a poor season by his high standards. Lets face facts, he’s only good enough for 20 or 30 minutes a game as a reserve right now as well as the occasional spot start. But I for one would like to see him back for another season because he can make a contribution as a solid substitute as well, you can never underestimate his leadership on and off the pitch. Three cheers for Ryan Giggs!
May 12th, 2008 at 2:20
Well I finally watched the game on delay and I have to say that am just over the moon. Honestly, I felt more exhausted after this long season than the players. This has been a long and very pressure packed season with a lot of stress and nervousness. I now can let some of that nervousness go as half of the job is done. Watching the lads and Fergie celebrate literally put tears in my eyes. I was so happy for myself but I was elated for the lads and for Fergie. They so deserved it and they carried themselves like champions all season. I especially congratulate all the supporters on Red Rants. Like I said, it’s been a long season and many of us have spilled our blood and guts on this blog and many a heated debate has come from it. But one thing is for certain, we have all been on the same mission and fought for the same purpose. We all love and bleed Red Devil blood and give a damn about our team. Congratulations to all the supporters and contributors to the best football blog on the web and special thanks to Red Ranter for putting up with my shit and others along the way. Well done mate!. One down, and one more to go. Now it’s time to get nervous again and wait ten days for hopefully another dose of sheer ecstasy (the emotional type, not the drug). Man do I want Chelski to be served to us on a silver platter and skewered for a good old fashioned football feast. I don’t want to beat them, I want United to annihilate them. UNITED FOREVER!
No ratings today. Frankly speaking, I’m emotionally and physically exhausted and I also figure what’s the point. Everybody on the team except Louis Saha gets a 10/10. Hey! It wouldn’t be me if I didn’t piss off some people with my Saha dig. And finally to the pond scum known as Chelsea fans out there in Scumdon, I have just this to say; HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HEE! HEE! HEE! MANCHESTER UNITED BPL CHAMPIONS! Read it and weep. And a heartfelt good riddance to the Drogba.
May 12th, 2008 at 2:37
Glory glory Man Utd!!!
In your face Drogba, in your face Drogba, in your ugly face Drogba!
I hate you Drogba and you deserve to lose!!!
May 12th, 2008 at 2:37
been in the air travellin so missed match! fukin extatic though lads. its the start of something great
May 12th, 2008 at 4:53
hey RR, really like the idea of keeping 2-3 relevant video links after the post…
May 12th, 2008 at 7:02
Pique didnt get a medal
May 12th, 2008 at 7:24
Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year – Cristiano Ronaldo
Players’ Player of the Year – Cristiano Ronaldo
Goal of the Season – Cristiano Ronaldo v Portsmouth (free-kick)
Denzil Haroun Reserves Player of the Year – Richard Eckersley
Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year – Danny Welbeck
May 12th, 2008 at 7:27
The england squad. Few suprises…
May 12th, 2008 at 9:36
[RR][Nico QB][Grognard]
Loved your comments on Giggsy. I burst into tears when that man sealed the title for us. Oh, how fitting for the captain to score! Most appearances for the greatest club in the world and he scores to secure the title! Ten league titles for the man who defined consistency. What a special day for him!
WE LOVE YOU GIGGSY!
May 12th, 2008 at 10:02
United fans rocked Wigan yesterday, even though had to endure another Barca type nailbiter!. Congrats to Wigan fans, most of who stayed to celebrate with us for a while, and see the trophy being awarded. Also thru the match, they hid the many United fans who had bought up all Wigan fans tickets, and were being looked out for by stewards. At the end though, they all showed themselves, all over the ground during the celebrations. Not only that lol, but as some Wigan fans left, there was a rush thru the fire exits of incoming United fans who had been outside the ground waiting for their opportunity. The security let them in, because they realised they were not causing any trouble, just wanting to celebrate the trophy being given. God bless the Wigan Police!.
Ref Bennett, did ok by us this time, because he usually gives all decisions against us. But lets face it, who’d want to be a Ref, because whatever they do, it is not right for somebody. They are more maligned than feckin traffic wardens. Glory, glory Bolton too eh?. Though how Drogba missed the many sitters he had to score yesterday, I will never know!. Bolton did us proud though. So Chelsea, Wigan did ya, and so did Bolton. FIND IT TOUGH AGAINST NORTHERN TEAMS DON’T YOU CHELSKI HAHAHAHAHAHA!. Well done Av Grant though, before anything else in his post match comments, he congratulated Fergie and the team. That’s commendable dignity, which I don’t think we would have got from Whinger Wenger or Benni at the Pool. Salford reds were all celebrating well into the wee small hours, O what a happy, happy day. Hope it’s another in Moscow in 10 days time. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. Giggsy owes his goal to the fabulous Rooney insight and passing ability.
May 12th, 2008 at 18:51
raj k-
sorry, but giggs does not define consistency… As I said, on his day he can be the greatest player on earth, while he can also go through a string of underwhelming performances, and this even when he was still young.
Consistency incarnate would probably be Gaz Neville.