After a weekend of heartbreak and agony, United now turn to the rigours of the Carling Cup as they take on Barnsley tonight. The competition has always been a platform for the young players and the pattern is set to continue tonight with the likes of Macheda, Welbeck, the Da Silva twins and Darren Gibson getting a likely run-out . However, most significantly, Gabriel Obertan makes his United debut tonight after making a successful return from a spinal injury that had kept him out ever since his transfer from Bordeaux in the summer. Obertan, it should be noted, has already played three games for the reserves and has impressed with his pace and skill. Some people have gone so far as to compare him to one Thierry Henry but let’s just reserve our judgment for now. [Keep Reading…]
Unfair and harsh criticism
Patience it seems has become a thing of the past. We might as well keep it in a museum or stock it away somewhere. A world class striker can be delightful on a day and a lazy burden on the other. A midfielder can be an astute passer, a supreme conductor of an orchestra on one day and an ageing warhorse on the other. The fickle nature of fans and pundits alike these days is preposterous to say the least. Take Rio Ferdinand’s case for example. Not too long ago Rio was the best center back in the world for quite a few people. He was a good reader of situations, a potential long-term captaincy material. Three mistakes later, the same Rio Ferdinand is a liability, a man who can’t read the game to save his life. In fact such is the level of people’s disdain for Rio that some United fans are already calling for his head, asking Sir Alex to off-load the Englishman when there are still takers. So much for trust. [Keep Reading…]
Looks like this week is far from over as far as disappointing news from United are to be concerned. Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that new Manchester United signing Gabriel Obertan will be out for at least three months! So for all those who wanted to see the acclaimed “Next Henry” in action, there is only one thing I can add; I am equally dissapointed. 
Also Vidic and Valencia miss the Asia Tour but will be available for Audi Cup. [Keep Reading…]
The videos of the Press conference held yesterday are out and 11Reds TV presents to you the First Press Conference of Gabriel Obertan as well as a very small clipping of the player revealing ceremony. Enjoy and leave your comments. [Keep Reading…]
Real or Fake?
While the news of Owen being handed number Seven Jersey is true, I cannot say the same about this image. The pic was shown in an article on Sun Football, about Alex Ferguson’s new signings. What I am not able to decipher is the authenticity of the picture! Since as far as I know Michael Owen was wearing a number 19 today at the function and I wonder if he managed to sneak out to change his Jersey and give Sun the Pic only Picture we have seen in the day that gives proof about the Number Seven Jersey being given actually to Michael Owen.
What do you think? Is the picture a fake or real one? Here are the pictures from the New Players Ceremony today. (Do notice Owen wearing the number 19 and not number 7) [Keep Reading…]
Gabriel Obertan is now officially a United player and our third signing of the summer for the first squad. Today United confirmed his arrival after the news of his medical at Carrington spread like wildfire among Fans.The 20-year-old’s contract keeps him at Old Trafford until at least June 2013, and Sir Alex revealed Obertan, who can play in a variety of attacking positions, is a player whose progress he has followed for some time. [Keep Reading…]
