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Get Your Singing Heads On!! |
Posted by: Noucamp99 - 19-09-2013, 06:45 AM - Forum: Man Utd News
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Quote:Manchester United will trial a singing section at Old Trafford during next month's Champions League visit of Real Sociedad.
United have already seen one attempt at the venture scrapped after police objected to the relocation of visiting supporters opposite the managers' dug-outs.
But club officials have given their backing to a fresh, fan-led intiative, having taken their own steps to increase noise levels earlier this year when they employed an acoustic engineer.
Up to 1,400 of the most vocal United fans will now be housed in the South East quadrant usually reserved for away fans when Sociedad come to town on 23 October.
Season-ticket holders have been invited to register their interest, with any remaining places offered to members.
The move has already been backed by midfielder Michael Carrick, who wrote on Twitter: "Great idea to have a singing section. If I was going as a fan that's where I'd be..."
Source: skysports.com
I think it a great idea. I would also support a move of the away fans from anywhere near being behind a goal. I think it does give some strength to the away teams with chanting behind them (for 1 half, anyway).
Look at where some fans sit at places like Newcastle, Chelski, etc.
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Debt Falls and Record Revenues Revealed |
Posted by: Noucamp99 - 18-09-2013, 11:50 AM - Forum: Man Utd News
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Quote:Manchester United have announced record annual revenue, rising by 13.4% to £363.2million for the year to June 30, 2013.
With new deals being announced on almost a weekly basis, it is no surprise that commercial revenues have risen a huge 29.7% to £152.5m for the year ended June 30, 2013.
It is the most significant rise in the 13.4% overall increase in turnover to a club record of £363.2m. The club's debt has fallen by 10.9% to £389.2million.
The adjusted profit for the period is £17.2m.
Wages have risen 11.6% to £180.5m, partly as a result of the club taking on more staff to work on its new digital operation, but also an increase in player salaries.
United have reported a rise in sponsorship revenue alone of 44.1% to £90.9m.
However, broadcast revenue dipped 2.3% to £101.6m as United gained only a 25% share of Champions League revenue paid to England's four competing clubs last season, due to a second-place finish behind Manchester City in the previous campaign.
An increase in matchday revenues of 10.5% to £109.1m was mainly due to Old Trafford being a host Olympic venue, while the club confirmed "exceptional items" costs of £6.2m were partly due to costs incurred with the flotation in New York, but also contracts of coaching staff - Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen and Eric Steele - being paid up following the summer departure of manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
It was also stated in the results that net finance increased £21.3m to £70.8m, primarily due to a £22m premium paid to buy back some of its bonds, which will save interest payments in future years.
Source: skysports.com
See also
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/footb...24122.html
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When Will the Press Get Off Rooney's Back? |
Posted by: Noucamp99 - 18-09-2013, 06:40 AM - Forum: The Lounge
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Last night, after the Bayer Leverkeusen (?) match, the ITV reporter asked Wazza AGAIN about how happy he is at United and if he asked for a move. OK, so a great opportunity for Wayne to put all the speculation to bed, but for me, this is not a story any more.
The transfer window has closed until January and Rooney is a United player. He cannot move to another club until the next window opens, which is January. I can't see that happening, UNLESS United are really struggling and Wazza is not enjoying his football. And can you really see that happening? Not me.
Also, I think United fans are now happy that he is wearing our shirt and of course, giving 100% for the cause. Rooney loves playing football and will always give 100% for the shirt he is wearing. He is an honest player on the pitch.
We also always get behind our players. Think of when Ronaldo signalled his intent to move to Real. We still chanted his name - and still do now!
There is not a story here anymore and I wish the press would just leave this alone and stop stirring the shite.
Do you guys have any thoughts?
I forgot to add that look at him when he came off. He was not happy to be substituted, which is absolutely the right attitude. Once he made the bench, he was giving high 5s and handshakes all round.
The reception from the Old Trafford faithful said it all. he got a standing ovation for a fabulous performance.
At the end of the match, when he was walking off with one of the coachig staff, he was all smiles and joking about.
Now, does that look like someone who is unhappy with his lot? I don't think so.
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