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The Richest Club In The World Knocked Out By Brighton

Sep 24th, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Michael Ball, remember him? The day before United won the league the season before last, United travelled to Far East Lands (formerly known as Wastelands) knowing that a win would mean Chelsea had to beat Arsenal the following day to still be in the running.
In the first half, with Ronaldo lying on his back following [...]



Pogatetz Ready To Make Second Appology

Sep 24th, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Manchester United’s victory over Middlesbrough in the 3rd Round of the Carling Cup was overshadowed by the horrendous ‘challenge’ on United youngster, Rodrigo Possebon.
Following the clattering tackle, Pogatetz looked bewildered by the referee’s decision to show him a straight red card.
The Boro captain has claimed it was unintentional, despite catching our player just below the [...]



Could We Ever Love Ronaldo Like Cantona?

Sep 24th, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Following a superb season by Manchester United, the wind was taken out of sails somewhat by the constant speculation linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to Real Madrid. Ramon Calderon stalked our winger, talking about him to the press almost every day and the column inches were filled with stories of Ronaldo rather than stories [...]



Fergie Speaks: Southgate Appologised For Middlesbrough Captain’s ‘Terrible’ Tackle

Sep 23rd, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Manchester United knocked Middlesbrough out of the League Cup this evening with a team showing just the right combination of youth and experience.
Rodrigo Possebon, a young player United fans already rate extremely highly, played in his useful composed and effective manner.
However, the lad is now in hospital following a disgraceful ‘challenge’ from the Middlesbrough captain, [...]



PICTURES: Middlesbrough Thug Pogatetz Strikes Again… This Time It’s Possebon

Sep 23rd, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Whilst playing for Spartak Moscow, Emanuel Pogatetz was banned for 6 months following a leg breaking tackle. The player known as “Mad Dog”, for reasons which have become all too clear this evening, saw his ban reduced to just 2 months on appeal.
In United’s match against Middlesbrough in the Carling Cup this evening, Pogatetz, aged [...]



VIDEO: Ronaldo, Giggs and Nani’s Goals vs Boro

Sep 23rd, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Click here to watch Ronaldo’s goal, here for Giggsy’s, and here for Nani’s.
“VIDEO: Ronaldo, Giggs and Nani’s Goals vs Boro” was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.



Paul Ince Is A ‘Good Manager’ Thanks To Ferguson

Sep 23rd, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Danny Simpson has been loaned out to Blackburn Rovers this year, following a few first team appearances for United last season. His most impressive display came in our victory over Wigan, with Simpson assisting a Wayne Rooney goal.
Competitions for places is rife at United at the moment, with Gary Neville, Wes Brown, and Rafael Da [...]



Terry Will Even Things Out Following Vidics Red Card

Sep 15th, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

It is hard to find highlights of the weekend just gone, following an embarrassing defeat to our hated rivals, Liverpool. Even seeing City lose wasn’t a completely joyous occasion, considering it was Chelsea, our biggest title rivals, on the receiving end of the points. Whilst I enjoy thinking of the bluenoses getting terribly giddy following [...]



Will We Love Ronaldo Again On Wednesday?

Sep 15th, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Cristiano Ronaldo’s recovery has taken a lot less time than we’d initially imagined, with the winger set to return on Wednesday for our Champions League match against Villarreal.
This would suggest he is available to play in the weekend match against Chelsea, meaning he will have only missed three league games through injury.
Wednesday will be the [...]



Another Tasteless Chant From The Dippers

Sep 15th, 2008 | Source: RepublikOfMancunia | Category: Latest Man Utd blogs

Last season Rafael Benitez had the nerve to criticise Everton fans for the songs they were singing about Steven Gerrard, bringing to life the rumour that he isn’t actually the father of his wife’s children. Remember all those rumours about the scouse gangster called ‘Pancake’?
Well anyway, he blasted them for being disrespectful. Fair play, right? [...]