United For The Soul

Butuh waktu sejenak untuk mencerna apa yang saya baca di hari rabu 8 Mei 2013 lalu. Sir Alex Retires, begitu sebuah judul singkat dari artikel di website resmi Manchester United membuat saya melorot sejenak dari kursi kantor yang selama ini memanjakanku dan membuatku berusaha menahan air mata yang tanpa disadari jatuh menetes. Secara jujur, Sir Alex dan United bukan tim pertama yang aku lihat. Lahir di era keemasan Liga Italia tentunya aku menikmati AC Milan di season 87-88 dengan sosok Baresi, Maldini, Donadoni, Ruud Gullit dan tentunya Van Basten dan masih banyak bintang lainnya. Bahkan dengan menangis terharu saat Belanda dengan Trio Belandanya mengangkat trophy juara Eropa 88. Ketika Liga Inggris bisa dinikmati, akupun termasuk satu diantara mereka yang menikmatinya dengan Ian Rush yang ada di penghujung karir, seorang John Barnes yang begitu bersinar dengan Liverpool. Namun ada satu tim yang permainannya berhasil menarik perhatianku sebagai bocah ingusan berusia 10 tahun ya...

Finally the first signing or season 2012-2013! Welcome to Old Trafford Shinji! Here's a short information about him. Full name :Shinji Kagawa Date of birth :17 March 1989 (age 23) Place of birth :Kobe, Japan Height :1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) Position :Attacking Midfielder Winger Club : Current club Borussia Dortmund (Number 23) Youth career 2001–2005 FC Miyagi Senior career Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2006–2010 Cerezo Osaka 125 (55) 2010– Borussia Dortmund 49 (21) National team 2006–2008 Japan U19[2] 4 (0) 2007 Japan U20[2] 2 (0) 2008 Japan U23[2] 3 (0) 2008– Japan 31 (10)

Ketika kamu menghitung semua dan bertanya apa yang telah diraih dan dicapai oleh seorang Sir Alex Ferguson, tentu takkan mudah mendeskripsikannya satu persatu. Saya menemukan kesulitan untuk menghitung semua pencapaiannya yang luar biasa di 25 tahun keberadaannya di United. SEMPURNA - adalah kata yang yang kurasa dapat merangkumnya walaupun tentunya tak ada yang sempurna di dunia ini. Melihat kembali ke belakang bagaimana Sir Alex yang sempat hampir dipecat namun bisa membalikkan keadaan dan lihat sekarang(serta hitunglah semua trophy dan prestasinya bersama United), itu akan membuatmu terkejut dan kagum secara bersamaan dan juga bertanya bagaimana dia bisa melakukannya. Sir Alex tidak berusaha menjadi orang lain, dia menjadi dirinya sendiri dan menaruh target tinggi dalam setiap yang dia lakukan. Dan jangan lupakan "pedasnya" kata-katanya namun berhasil membuat kita pendukung United berkata gila dan tertawa. "That lad must have been born offside." - salah sa...

Derby match is always excited. Especially after our noisy neighbour tryin really hard to improve themselves for the last 3 years. And ya, they did it this time. We had to admit that this time they were better sides compared to us. Rotation, red card, wasted chances, and other things are getting in our way to maximize the result. But there's no excuse, a lost is a lost. We should've done better especially we are playing in Old Trafford. Painful it is to see the result on the scoreboard. I hated the fact that we are losing but for the team, it is a lesson to learn, a shock therapy and they have to survive and bounce back. And not only City fans that cheering on our lost but the "anything but United"-ers specially gooners that has been hurt by the 8-2 lost. But all their hatred makes us stronger rite? that's United and the spirit we know. We are way much bigger than they all, so don't let them bugging us although several things has to be done to clear their a...

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The competition is getting tighter, specially mentioning our loudly noisy neighbour. Every game played is a 3 point must, and heart beating fast watching the game hahaha...I actually didn't care with the others result but this is competition and we have to see our enemies progress. Against Bolton, one of tough opponent i must admit i thought we're gonna have difficult time there. And yup, the difficult time is not in scoring goals, we have 5 goals after Roo's hat trick and Javier's double. But thanks to Davies who made a harsh tackle on Cleverly and made him injured for 4 weeks while he's at his best performance *sigh*. This young generation combined by some senior player are really thrill me with their unbelievable spirit and play. I see a bright future for United, this club has done it again in my opinion. I can't wait to enjoy all of the sensation they provide to us all. But above all, once again we showed that city fans that we can always do better t...

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An unusual Arsenal, a bit of strange result for me. But looking through how Arsenal play, they deserve it although still it was a shocker result. Their defense is so vulnerable and the coordination is poor. I'm not an expert who can "see" the game and made comments like an analyst. But after losing Cesc specially Nasri they seems to lost the rhytm. Still there's Rosicky, Arshavin but looks like Arsenal already missed them, specially Nasri who already made an early impact for City. Arsenal has been known for the young talents, but on the famous 8-2 victory they can't say much about it because United also play their young player, a promising young star. 1-0 from Danny boy and then a penalty kick that has been taken by Van Persie to make it 1-1, but De Gea make his United mark with a glorious save. And after that, while Arsenal mental going down, United seems to enjoy the game. A wonderful kick from Ashley Young's make it 2-0 and then a spectacular free kick ...

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I know it's late but better late than nothing right :) 2011-2012 with all the excitements and expectations are here...and our beloved club United are trying (as always) to written another history. August 7th, 2011 Community Shield vs City at Wembley, 3-2 is the final score. Fantastic game that i will always remember. Coming from behind after thrilling by 2-0 (Lescott 38', Dzeko 45'). The lads has showned their sprits. Smalling scored the first goal for United in 52', followed by Nani in 58'. And to make the night sealed with happiness, Nani make his screamer late goal in 94' August 14th, 2011 BPL : vs WBA 2-1 After Shane Long goal, United find their way to hustle back with a goal from Roo and own gol from Reid(but for me it will always be Young's goal). Positive Result August 22nd, 2011 BPL : vs Spurs 3-0 Great result from the lads. Wellbeck, Anderson and Rooney on the scoresheets!

http://www.theunitedreligion.com/2011/06/201011-manchester-united-season-review_10.html 2010/11 Manchester United Season Review: The Story Lines June 9, 2011 The 2010/11 season was certainly one for the ages as the Manchester United supporters were treated to such an emotional roller coaster. Reds Won The Trophy For A Record 19th Time Each and every enthralling twist and exciting turn made it the success that the Reds secured all that much more enjoyable - especially the way they won the Barclays Premier League title - their 19th top flight title. During every nine-month, 60-game season, there is always one constant: extraordinary story lines - which was highlighted throughout 2010/11 and allowed everyone to witness what the amazing spirit of Manchester United is all about. One of the forgotten things of the season was the fact that United went 24 games, nearly seven months without a defeat, something that certainly contributed to them winning this season's title, but...

A month to cheer on and a month that made tears run from my eyes...Now let's start with a good news first. A lot of things to catch up and to cheers on since my last writing. I went to Sara Bareilles concert in Istora. Frankly i didn't know too much of her songs. But turns out to be one of a great concert i've seen (i missed that Maroon 5 concert and it still made my heart break). Before that, i had a great great time in Surabaya. Went there to attend United Indonesia's couple Ferly and Inge wedding. Me and Anu team(a bunch of crazy gals hahaha) experiencing Surabaya with Gege, Ardi, Opa Ron, and many of United Indonesia Chapter Surabaya member. We were flattered by the warm welcome and the non-stop adventure (and Ardi had a back pain because he is too tired after taking care of us) :) and officially became one of my favourite town. Thank you Gege, Ardi, Sugeng, Opa, Robbie, Cak Guffy, and the rest of the team for your hospitality. We, Anu team will always be thankf...

Suporter pasti akan selalu membela tim-nya terlepas dari die hard atau tidak. Hmmm... sebenarnya istilah die hard suporter itu masih belum saya pahami, entah karena saya tidak terlalu suka julukan itu atau alasan lain. Menganggap diri paling benar sudah biasa di kalangan suporter. Tim yang dibela pasti yang selalu terbaik. Contohnya saya, yang mengaku menjadi pendukung tim Manchester United yang dengan segenap hati saya tahbiskan menjadi tim juara dan terbaik di hati saya. Demikian juga dengan sahabat saya yang begitu mencintai Arsenal-nya dan menganggap gunners tim terbaik. Padahal tim yang berhasil meraih enam gelar dalam semusim adalah Barcelona (nah lho!) Argumen pun tak terelakkan dan sekuat apapun kita berargumentasi takkan bisa merubah pendirian seorang suporter. Coba tanyakan saja ke fans Liverpool yang sudah lama sekali tidak juara, mereka akan dengan bangga tetap menyatakan diri mereka pendukung Liverpool. Apa yang dapat kita ubah? tetap dengan bangga kita beberkan kehe...

Today is a very important day for ManUnited of course. 6 points gap difference with arsenal and chelsea right on our tail. Everton definietly not an easy side to beat, we surely gonna struggle for 3 points. Hopefully we're gonna get the 3 points. Now i'm in cibinong, near bogor watching the local football game Bogor Raya FC. It's raining hard in here and Bogor Raya left behind by 2-0. Seems like the homeside are not playing like their standard but what can you say about football? every moments can't be predictable. After this match, me and my friends going to jakarta to join our friends watch United game, hopefully the result can make us smile through the night. Finger crossed, UNITED!

I came late to watch the game with United Indonesia. The score was 1-0 for WestHam, they said it was a penalty. Ok, and then there's another penalty and i thought it was not a penalty. It was closed, but not a penalty once again. 2-0 and then finally the score turns to 2-1, 2-2, and we got a penalty and guess who's the scorer? hell yeah it was Roo's. Chicarito made the night complete by making it 4-2 game for United. Best comeback this season? i think so and once again, the team (although i admit way United play are not as good as i expected)has showned the mentality once again. But hey, once again it was a team that full of youngsters *looking for an excuse? :p * Talking about Giggsy, he showed his "quick feet" and that was one of my "ooh Ahhh moments" of the game besides the result of course. Jumping arround, hugging the lads, thats all i can do when euphoria fill my soul. The perfect night complete with the poolz defeat, chelsea and arsenal dr...

Manchester United will face the MLS All-Stars in July as part of the club's 2011 pre-season tour to the USA. Full details of all US tour games, including opposition and ticket details, will be announced on Tuesday by Sir Alex Ferguson at a special media event in the United States and also on ManUtd.com. The All-Star game, sponsored by AT&T, will take place at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Wednesday 27 July (kick-off: 20:30 local time). It's the second successive year United have featured in the annual All-Star game. Last July, Javier Hernandez scored in his first run-out for the Reds as United became the first international team to beat the All-Stars over 90 minutes, with a resounding 5-2 success in Houston, Texas. Youngsters Federico Macheda (2), Darron Gibson and Tom Cleverley were also on the scoresheet. "We're delighted to have been invited to play the MLS All-Star Game for the second year running,” Sir Alex said. “Last year's game was a speci...

Posted in Manchester United News Manchester United will step up their attempts to sign Inter Milan midfield player Wesley Sneijder in the summer, reports the Daily Mirror. Despite the fact that the highly rated Netherlands international only recently signed an extension to his current contract with the Serie A champions that will keep him at San Siro until June 2015, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is still keen on trying to lure the playmaker to the Premier League at the end of this season - with a £30m price tag now mooted to be on his head. The Scot sees the 26 year old as being the ideal long-term replacement for veteran former England international Paul Scholes at the heart of the Red Devils’ midfield, with Scholes not expected to play on beyond the end of this campaign. However, one potential barrier to Sneijder’s transfer could be the tough stance taken by Internazionale president Massimo Moratti, who said recently of United’s reported interest in his star player: ...

Posted also in Manchester United News The United youngster currently on loan at Sunderland, Danny Welbeck, is going to give his future at Old Trafford a good dose of thinking about. The striker has proven a big hit at the Stadium of Light this season while on loan with Steve Bruce’s club and he has no doubt benefitted from playing first team football. But the England Under-21 international has now hinted that his long-term future could lie away from Old Trafford as the prospect of returning to training without being guaranteed a place in the first team is not a good one for the player. "I've not really thought too much about what I'm going to do, but I've really enjoyed my time at Sunderland," said Welbeck to the Press Association. "It has benefited me massively, just to be around with the big boys week in, week out. I'm delighted with that, but the end of the season will be the time to sit down and think about the future. "I'm like anyo...

Posted also in Manchester United News Bryan Robson says he thought the cancerous tumour he had now had removed was just a sore throat. The former England captain and Manchester United legend, now coach of Thailand, was told by doctors he had the disease and had surgery just 48 hours later. Robson, 54 will start a course of radiation but is confident of a full recovery. He said: ‘I thought I just had a sore throat. I went to see a doctor who diagnosed it straight away. I had MRI tests and I was operated on two days later. ‘I had the tumour, which was cancerous, removed from my throat. I am in England for a week to get a second opinion from a specialist but I am confident when I go back to Thailand I should be okay in a couple of months. ‘I am starting a five-week radiation course when I return next week. They are very confident that it is treatable and that I will make a full recovery. ‘I have had fantastic response from fans everywhere which has been a great boost. You hav...

He will be involved in fund-raising dinners for UNICEF in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong next month. Robson, 54, said: "The prognosis is good, so I count myself extremely lucky. "I am even more committed to raising funds to help improve the lives of vulnerable youngsters. "I have been overwhelmed by the support of United fans and well-wishers and I hope everyone in Asia joins me in supporting these events."