I think Berbatov is a fine player but for me he is not a United type player, having said that I also think that he needs to play in a settled side, Sir alex over the last couple of seasons has chopped and changed the side every week. I know he has had a lot of injuries especaily in defence this season, but I wish he could pick a settled side, it is over a hundred games since that has happened

Hello been a member for a couple of months, thought i'd introduce myself.

I live in Nottingham, been a Utd supporter all my life mainly due to a combination of Robson, Ince, Pallister & Giggsy and Utd winning the 1st game i remember watching which was the Milk Cup final against Forest.

Go to OT as often as i can, usually only about 4-5 times per season due to the cost of match day tickets i am going to the 2nd leg of the City game which i'm buzzin' about due to it being my first 'big' game.

Utd have never lost when i've gone to the game (i've been about 30 times) so if we do beat the noisy neighbours you'll konw who to thank

Hi there , new face in these here places , although i signed up many months ago ! Where can i start ? 41 years of age , United supporter all my life . Visited Old Trafford for the Solskaer Testimonial with my future Brother in law Nou_Camp99 and middle son who is also United mad . Seen United many times at various Stadiums across London including the Twin Towers .
Think United are now in a transition period where either Fergie has to get it right and stay or step aside and let a new man come in and do his thing . Pains me to say it after their wonderful service to the club and undoubted talents in the past but the likes of Scholes , Giggs & Neville now must step aside and be replaced with either new generation or buy in someone . Hard decision - especially as Giggs in particular is playing so well this season but thier collective wages could bring in some real talent .
I will try to post here as much as i can , sometimes you might agree with my comment sometimes not but hey thats democracy . Find me on the PS3 network under the same name and on rare occasions these days the Pro Evo 6 servers , again same name .
Thats all i have to say really , thanks for having me . United we stand !

So according to one tabloid report the big chiefs have approached the agent of Pep Guadiola with an enquiry for a coaching role leading to replacing Sir Alex . Have to say , far fetched at the very least . Why would he ever want to leave Barce for a coaching role in the first place unless of course he feels he has achieved everything he can at the Nou Camp .
So who do you think will replace Sir Alex ? please offer up your reasons for suggestion and who you think will ultimately end up in the hot seat .
As for me , i personally think the job has been José Mourinho's for quite a while now . I think he has been treading water since the day he left Chavski and knows exactly when Sir Alex is stepping aside and he will slide into place . Very difficult position to take up after everything Sir Alex has done , cant possibly be toppped but a new fresh start may be exactly whats needed right now - starting with the Glaziers !!

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Manchester United's bond issue is already attracting major buyers.

United chief executive David Gill will today pitch the club's £500 million bond issue to potential investors in London amid growing confidence in the Glazer camp that the refinancing initiative – which may include the sale of the club's Carrington training ground - will be successful.

While some analysts have expressed scepticism about the attractiveness of the bond in a crowded market, The Daily Telegraph reports that significant orders in excess of £50 million have already been placed. There is an expectation within the Glazer team that orders will eventually run into billions.

If that is the case it will strengthen the Glazers' hand when they come to price the bond at the end of next week. The bond issue will remain at £500 million, but larger investors may have to settle for a smaller allocation.

"This is a well-run company whose owners have demonstrated it can get bigger and more successful," said one banker with knowledge of the sports market. "People will be attracted by the emotional link to United as well, but this is not a flaky investment. There is more risk in football than many other industries, but United are better protected than any other club."

source: TibalFootball