The young United defenders who might be needed

Posted on December 28, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Injuries, Man United, Players, Youth   No Comments »

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Jonny Evans was subbed off at half time against Wigan, he was on a yellow card so precaution was my natural instinct; however news of a calf injury filtered through soon after the final whistle. With Vidic out for the season; Fabio injured; Rio suffering from a few niggles; Rafael not match fit; and Smalling/Jones ill; there’s a possibility some of the Reserves may have to be called up to play. United are already stretched with Carrick and Valencia having to play at the back, but like we did when Fletcher’s situation was announced, here’s an introduction to the defenders in the Reserves should they be needed.

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Fletcher news should see United’s reserve troops put on standby

Posted on December 13, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Injuries, Man United, Players, Youth   8 Comments »

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In light of the news that Darren Fletcher will be out for an unknown period of time to hopefully recover from his illness; I thought it was worth a look at the players who may have to be used from the Reserves, whether they are ready or not. The reality is that Carrick and Gibson are now the only fit central midfielders and despite Rooney, Giggs, Park and Jones all having covered there (and Valencia who Fergie has hinted can play there) the reality is we’re scarily short of in that area. Clearly, a signing (signings) is (are) needed but given the reluctance of our owners to make money available (note a low net spend in the past five years – imperative you read Daniel Taylor’s superb piece on this), it’s feasible we’ll have to find answers, even if just to make up numbers on the bench, from within.

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Nemanja Vidic Injured: Captain out for several months

Posted on December 08, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Injuries, Man United, Man United News, Players   3 Comments »

Vidic injured against FC Basel

It is being reported that Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament, which will rule him out for the remainder of the 2011/12 season. The news will come as a massive blow to Sir Alex Ferguson who saw his Manchester United side dumped of the Champions League by Swiss side FC Basel. United have suffered a number of injuries to defenders this season, with Vidic and Ferdinand picking up injuries on the opening day of the season against WBA.

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Jonny Evans – The Concept Album

Posted on August 17, 2011  by Bricki  in Bricki, Injuries, Man United, Players   3 Comments »

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The difficult second album followed by the ‘concept’ album, every band/singer seems to go through this process. Promoted clubs tend to suffer from ‘second season’ syndrome, notable examples are Hull, Sunderland and West Brom.

So it is that players seem to have the same problems when establishing themselves in a squad. One player who has just been through his difficult ‘second season’ is Jonny Evans. Whilst not officially his second season, it has been the inevitable ‘dip’ that players have once they burst onto the scene.

As the club looks to invest in youth and create the next generation of team what can we expect from Jonny Evans?

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Hargreaves to leave United this summer

Posted on May 21, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Injuries, Man United, Man United News, Players   7 Comments »

Owen Hargreaves

AUTHOR: – Doron

The somewhat inevitable news that Manchester United won’t be offering Owen Hargreaves a new contract has been announced by the Daily Mail. His four year stay at the club will come to an end when his contract expires next month and he’ll have to find a new club to try and resurrect his career.

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Fresh injury problem for Hargreaves?

Posted on March 25, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Injuries, Man United, Man United News, Players, Stretty Debate   4 Comments »

Owen Hargreaves

AUTHOR: – Doron

There was positive news delivered by Sir Alex Ferguson recently – Owen Hargreaves had returned from the specialist in Germany and was deemed fit to start training again. Two weeks on from that and the Daily Mail are reporting a fresh injury for our forgotten man.

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Anderson injury news: Brazilian out for 2 months

Posted on February 21, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Injuries, Man United, Man United News, Players, Press   5 Comments »

Anderson

AUTHOR: – Stretford-end

Manchester United’s Brazilian midfield Anderson is reportedly out for up to two months following conflicting reports that the midfield has picked up either a knee or hamstring injury in the 1-0 victory over Crawley Town at the weekend. Anderson suffered a serious injury at the start of 2010, when he damaged his cruciate ligaments in a league cup match against West Ham United at Old Trafford. United’s number eight has made 21 appearances for the club this season, scoring one goal against Valencia in the Champions League.

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Patrice Evra awaits stormy reception & Gignac out

Posted on February 20, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Champions League, Injuries, Man United News, Press, Quotes   No Comments »

Patrice Evra

AUTHOR: – Stretford-end

Manchester United left back Patrice Evra is all set for a stormy encounter when he lines up against Marseilles on Wednesday evening due to his part in the France’s implosive at the World Cup last summer. United fans are eager to find out whether or not the Frenchman has signed a new deal at Old Trafford as conflicting reports emerged last week stating that he had agreed terms. However, it is expected that Manchester United will reveal later today that Evra has indeed signed a new deal to keep him at the club for five more seasons.

Marseilles will be without their big summer signing André-Pierre Gignac, who has suffered an abductor strain in last night’s Ligue 1 match against St Etienne. Gignac has scored three goals in four appearances (one as a sub) in the Champions League for the French Champions so far this season.

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Antonio Valencia’s return from injury is coupled with a blow

Posted on February 15, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Injuries, Man United News, News, Players   2 Comments »

Park Ji Sung

AUTHOR: – Doron

United were delivered some bitter-sweet news today as Ferguson confirmed that Antonio Valencia’s recovery is going well but Park Ji-Sung is out for a month.

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The Forgotten Man must move on so a new United era can start

Posted on January 27, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Guest Writer, Herzog's Child, Injuries, Man United, Players, Stretty Debate   5 Comments »

Owen Hargreaves

As the transfer window draws towards a close, United have only made minor moves in brining in a new back-up goalkeeper. This summer is likely to bring a fair few changes to the squad personnel at the club. We’ve invited Herzog’s Child to share his thoughts on why this is a good time for the club to move on and welcome a new era; starting with the likely departure of Owen Hargreaves…

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