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Posted by Mark Payne on 04/16/2009

Opponents are a little bit like carpets. If you (p)lay them right the first time, you can walk all over them for years. Porto must still be reeling from that 4-0 tonking we gave them in '97 because they were in a very strong position going into this match.

Despite United being wobblier than that rope bridge from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in recent weeks. Porto still couldn’t dominate. United controlled this match and for once, we have a performance as satisfying as the result. We also have a clean sheet for a change. Geronimo.

It makes a refreshing change to sit at the keyboard with a few positives to dwell on rather than attempting to hide the dread I have genuinely felt over the last few weeks. I do not know if we are or out of the woods yet, but the team’s display certainly calms the nerves a little.

I am extremely pleased to see Anderson back. I was beginning to wonder what had happened to the little dynamo who bossed the game at Arsenal in November 2007. Perhaps he did not own the pitch in Oporto but he made his presence felt. Those are exactly the kind of fresh legs we will need in the run in. This was a good match for him as he understands what makes all of those South American opponents of him tick and he did break up a lot of their attacks.

Then of course, we have Mr. Ronaldo to mention. He really seems to turn it on when we have Portuguese opposition. That goal was an advanced example of what quality footballers can do. Bobby Charlton would have blushed.

The thing that makes me happiest right now is Porto’s inability to even get near our goal. This means two things. The defence played well (welcome back Rio) and the midfield played well. VDS does still look a little permeable at times but the guys in front of him have started to do their jobs again.

Enjoy this moment of calm, it surely won’t last. United always, always make us suffer and there will be heart attacks again before the end of the season. Mark my words. For once though, we have had a better week than Liverpool. And that’ll do nicely.

Comments

Posted by Syahrul on 04/16/2009

I agree with you. I was at the edge of my seat for most of the times. One-goal lead is too slim to my liking.

But I did see two things which I liked and hoped that we could keep it till the end of the season:-
1) Amount of possesion
2) Opponents could only strike from outside the penalty box.

When we have possesion, that means we are in no danger of conceding and have a chance to score. And when opponents can only shoot from 20-yards out, probability of conceding, does get smaller.

So bring on Everton, and let's book a place to the next FA Cup final !

Posted by Brian Mutoka on 04/16/2009

I share your relief, Mark.
I was not so pleased about the goal (and the win) as i was with the performance- looks to me like we're getting back to our professional best. Solid, perfect positional play- we deserved the win, no doubt. Turning our thoughts forward now, what do you think about the everton game? And the UCL semi? Can we make both finals?
Finally, a question- Sir Alex's signing of Hargreaves for me was his most important of the so called 'new cycle', i.e. Building a team arund Rooney and Ronaldo. my question is- how big an impact would he have had were he fit? Would we have gone through sticky patch street these last few games at all?

Posted by Mangami Michael on 04/16/2009

Guys this is excellent perfomance. Keep the fighting spirit, You will retain the Trouphy. As a staunch supporter I admit I had this belief tht all odds were against us but ther tables were turned against our opponennts

Posted by Gawaya Tegulle on 04/16/2009

Excellent piece Mark. You are right; this was a decent performance, the first in a long time. Anderson was my man of the match, running the show with style and swagger. As for Ronaldo, well, a thunderbolt out of a clear sky. We should close all discussion on the goal of the season and hand Ronaldo the award without further ado.

Posted by N Patrice-Rwanda on 04/16/2009

Mark,

First of all Congs to all MANUs.

Last night's performance looked a bit like what we have known of MANU for many years.

Rooney, Ferdinand, Vidic, Ronaldo, Anderson, Oshea and Carrick(improved as the game progressed) did well. compared to the last five games, all the lads improved significantly. But let me tell you two tactics that made us win the game;
1. Closing the oponents quickly. Whenever a porto player was given a ball, our player was quick to either be first on the ball or atleast close an opponent up and thus prevent him from doing any harm.
2. Recover the ball once lost. If you remember in my last comments, i did say that this is where we have been punished before; even Ronaldo at times pulled back to retrieve the ball once lost or defend(i was very happy to see him doing that).

Brown should be back soon because we are going to need his services badly.

Use the same tactics for Arsenal plus counter attack and we are to Rome.

MANU-Forever.

Posted by Rony Mendrofa on 04/16/2009

United showed their real power & character.
Go high United... beat all your rivals and be
the Champion..!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Josh on 04/16/2009

Fantastic piece! To be honest, I think we will have a few problems against a rejuvenated Arsenal side. It will go down right to the wire, Ronaldo magic or not. I'd be a happy man if United win the domestic treble. Anything beyond that, would be a sensational feat.

Posted by Jackson W. Speare, II on 04/16/2009

Yes, its true that United was a little "sloggished" for the past few weeks and that took a toll on me, but thank God they answered us with that very important victory over Porto. We are not there yet, but the dream has come alive again. Go United, we know you can do it.

Posted by aburi momanyi on 04/16/2009

fantastic football from tthe Red Devils.I'm from Kenya and I relish every moment when United play.One thing though,I dont like it when our defenders dance backwards when a winger like Lennon or Walcot is approaching them.This is common with O'shea,Neville and Evra.Otherwise bring Arsenal on!

Posted by Ugochukwu Chukwuocha on 04/16/2009

I love M'United and i am impressed of Ronaldo, Ronnoy Anderson Rio Vidic Giggs Evera Babetov and all that were futured in that game God Bless them all for restoring The United Fans Joy.

Posted by Andrew Kagya on 04/16/2009

It was realy refreshing to have a clean sheet and the performance was coming to what we expect from ManU. Just a few worries, our speed or lack of it is not what we want to see from our team. When you consider the team we are going to play against- Arsenal, then you see what will be required.
Then we have our boy Nani. He was not the right person on the field yesterday. His decision making is not to standard. Fergie has to help this boy reach his potential before throwing him on on such an important game.
Otherwise it was enjoyable to see us controlling the game again after those past 3 weeks. Long live Fergie.

Posted by anthony felix ogboji on 04/16/2009

i am a very committed man united fan from Nigeria,congratulation united...i would like sir Alex to take note of this...its becoming too obvious that Nani does not understand the flow of game in man united..he dribbles aimlessly without knowing he is playing for manchester united..i will suggest a loan to Arsenal where he can dribble allthe way through...although its just an advise....

Posted by tuhin on 04/16/2009

Hi Mark,

Very well said. It was a jittery game at the end of which, I m glad we emerged with positives. However, the title chase will be tougher now as pool be fresh for each match due to their reduced commitments.Seeking victory everywhere must be the motto

Posted by Godson Ikiebey on 04/16/2009

It was a great performance by us and definitely we can now go on to reshape the season and achieve the unthinkable in football.

Posted by Ben Forbes on 04/16/2009

Evera need to be replaced or Man U will play a big price.

Posted by Riad on 04/16/2009

Well done. This article hits the nail on the head... directly!! For the past 4 weeks, this side that I have supported since i was 8yrs old looked like my sunday evening runabout. Many of them seemed to forget how to pass and defend.
Last night's display was a refreshing reminder of what this TEAM can do when they show up... all of them.
Granted, Ronaldo's wonder goal did the job, but more than that, he did a lot of defending too... something that was missing from him for a while.
Ryan, seems EVERGREEN. The entire team gave a display that said... "we may not be playing our best football, but if you want it... you have to come and take it"!!
And with gritty, determined work like last night, no one will find that an easy task.

Welcome back Berba and Andos!!

The hustling and closing was done quickly and high up the park. They were kept wide and not allowed to get around our backs, the passing was crisp and accurate. We were composed on the ball.

Well done, bring Everton on!!

Posted by Jo on 04/16/2009

I know I know it was a rough past couple of weeks but the thing you gotta love is that there is always a possibility of a fightback(villa,sunderland) or a win right to the final, Machada has proven to be the new 'ole gunnar' and look forward to seeing his face again. it is getting late in the season and this is where UNited Get down to the Heavy duty. With Ferdinand and Vidic together at last we only need to score a goal and we are in every game.
P.S. its not like we don't have the most experienced and trophy weighted manager the premiership has ever seen or anything.

-This is Jo not panicking at all in Canada

Posted by Christopher James on 04/16/2009

I for one was satisfied with the team on a whole and this performance kept us on course for an unprecedented quintuple in titles.I was particularly impressed with the performance of Rooney, for his effective runs on the wing which always had the Porto defence confused,Anderson,whose determination to win the ball gave the opposition no time to settle and don't forget our Wonderboy Ronaldo whose strike will almost definitely make top goal of the season.This was a composed performance by a great team which kept possession and defended with passion.It is a step in the right direction as the last few games were shaky(if you know what I mean).But with the quality of players our squad possesses the future looks bright and no team can stop us. GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!

Posted by ravi on 04/16/2009

hmmmmmmmm - i don't know if maybe i'm seeing things differently but united barely scraped through - had ronaldo not put in that schorcher (okay i'll conceed it is a great goal) united would have been out....but i suppose united supporters just see a bare scrape through win on aggregrate against the worst team without a doubt in the final 8 well maybe tied for seventh with bayern 'leak goals like someone who can't hold their bladder' munich

Posted by ikhwan on 04/17/2009

Finally, Sir Alex did the right thing - pushing Ronaldo as Centre Forward. Let us be frank and honest, he is a good goal scorer, who is superb at dribbling and fantastic on the air. At the moment, he is the perfect alternative to the misfiring Berbatov. So, let him play as CF. Let him be our new RVN!

This would also allow the likes of Nani, PJS, and Zoran Tosic to develop their skills on the flanks. And, at the same time, less frustation for the fans like me, when Ronaldo could not deliver the balls into the box, when he plays as winger...

Posted by sony on 04/17/2009

Although it was a boring match, they got the job done. And I'm pretty sure that alot of fellow Manchester United supporters will be pleased with the result. Ronaldo's early goal was superb, but despite being an important match, it was a snooze fest.

Posted by Rishi Dayal on 04/17/2009

Congrats to Man U, for finally returning to their old form. Man U for the quintuple!!

Posted by Suriya Prakaash on 04/17/2009

I guess everyone else has been saying just about the same thing. Let's hope we've turned the corner for good.

One thing I couldn't understand during the game though was why SAF would want to bring Nani on towards the end of the game. Here's a guy we paid loads of money for and he's supposed to be the next ronaldo but he can't even keep hold of possession! That's the very reason why Park Ji Sung is such a valuable player.

What a pity that Nani and I look alike enough that I'm called that fairly often.

Posted by luke on 04/17/2009

got lucky mate. it was porto. u got the easiest draw by far. anyone else and u would have gone out. u wil go out against arsenal without doubt, and mite lose to everton this wkend also.

And once your ridiculous luck in the league runs out in the next couple of weeks u wil fail in that too and the mighty reds will clinch the title.

U have nothing but sheer dumb luck. Without macheda u would b gone already in the league. Forget the quintuple guys. U have ur carling cup but i cant see u getting anything else.

Posted by ranjit on 04/17/2009

because nani more fresh & able to shoot from from 30 yd

Posted by Hasnain Aziz on 04/17/2009

I have been a United supporter since 1977, the days of Sammy McIlroy, and onto 80's during the Bryan Robson era, and of course, during the golden generation of the 90's with Giggsy, Becks, the Nevilles, Cantona, Scholes, Keano. While we have had great players over the years, and with the greatest of respect to Robbo, Giggsy and Cantona, this boy wonder Ronaldo is in a class of the highest level. What a talent! I have seen Bryan Robson hit some shots...indeed who can forget the cracker against Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool in 1985 (in case you haven't seen it, get that tape) or the one he hit against Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final replay to win our first trophy in many, many years, but the one of Ronaldo against Porto...that shot will forever live in the annals of the greatest goals in United history. In terms of memory, put it up there with the Giggsy magical run in the FA Cup semi-final run against Arsenal...interestingly our next opponent. Go Busby Babes!!!!

Posted by jeremy on 04/17/2009

I think one thing that Ferguson did right was to play Rooney at the right. He did so well defensively and helped O Shea a lot.

Posted by xamaraawi on 04/17/2009

fantastic i realy pleased to get back our convidence and serbrice rio i like his cool playing

Posted by ahmed on 04/17/2009

we can beat every teame right know

Posted by Chris Burgoyne on 04/17/2009

A much improved team performance. Beforehand, I really thought we would have to go for broke, playing attacking football with a 4-4-2 formation. The early goal was simply sensational! Rooney is the most selfless player in the world, and what a performance he turned in.
The defence was very solid, but what has happened to Evra? He was arguably the best left back in the world until recently, now, his positioning and the timing of his tackling, makes him look like a rank amateur.
Still, I have a feeling that Giggs will be crowned as player of the year for his contribution over the last 19 years. He is sensational.
It will be tough on Sunday against Everton, but every game at this stage of the season will be like a cup final. So come on you Reds and "Viva" Ronaldo

Posted by fred on 04/17/2009

i have been united supporter since 1995...........they used to be best team in world and so far they are the best in the world cos they are very strong

Posted by football yogi on 04/17/2009

we like to see what man utd players are made of. Come end of april we'll able to see all those fortunes we're talking about either turn to gold or become dust.To win it all it's no secret nor needing a miracle just work on compact as an unit & always on the move carrying that killer instinct & others opponents will stand frail. Do remember to take a time off on sunday to give thanks for the big guy has being quiding every of your moves & making seconds a mile of difference. Show this poor man one flicks football once again!

Posted by kevin ochien'g on 04/17/2009

The clean sheet was impressive so was the performance of the defence and midfield with Ando back.Ronaldo's goal was fabulous too.With this kind of performance,we can beat Everton on Sunday.But Berbatov really slowwed down the game.

Posted by Gregory on 04/17/2009

Just my two cents worth;

It was far from a convincing win, however we scored early and that may have changed the way we played.

What a goal by Ronaldo, but what a scary celebration....I was watching that game thinking...."Great our best player is not acting like a spoilt littel brat for once" but the look on his face after scoring is concerning, s is the lack of reference by fergie of his efforts, I suggest a massive rift, and I hope not as we would hate to loose him in the same way as Becks and Ruud and Stam and others (all faling out with fergie).

Nani seems to not have a clue, but I do know why Fergie put him on...the last minutes we needed to counter attack against the additional players going forward and fast running players always do that best.

Rio and Vidic look great together as usual but we need them both fit in order to beat arsenal.

The way Ronaldo glared at fergie after scoring and ran towards the bench really disturbs me, last week I wanted cr gone not now!!

Posted by Nathan on 04/17/2009

I think that the performance gives us hope for the fun-in. Hopefully it spurs on in the next few games which are not going to be easy.

Well done to the entire team for a job well done. This weekend we have the FA cup and let's focus on Everton and afford them the necessary respect.

Glory, Glory Man Utd as the Reds Go Marching on!!!!

Posted by Josef Ogwapit on 04/17/2009

Why I like Manchester united is that they deliver when you need them to and when it matters most. we have gone thru avery agonising weeks loss to liverpoola and Fulham but then I have forgotten all that pain now. It doesnt matter now what happens but what iknow is the best is yet to come and we will be smiling at the end of the season with our opponents licking their wounds

Posted by Angello Debernardi on 04/17/2009

I have been a diehard man u fan since the cantona days, and let me say that United never fail to impress me.

The porto game was just the perfect occasion for United to get back on the horse and put up the final efforts to an amazing campaign.

From here onwards its Glory Glory Glory Man Utd

Posted by okoh lawrence on 04/17/2009

it was a great match,even if it was decided by roonys goal,we played like a team,just that berbatov was not at his best,i belive the battle with Arsenal wount be an easy task but a champion is always a champion. we are going to Rome to defend our cup and not even Arsenal,chealse or Barca can stop our back to back....
great work United.
MAN U FOR LIFE....Lawrence from nigeria.lawz4all@yahoo.com

Posted by Edwin Magoga on 04/17/2009

Thanks Mark for your comments, the team definitely played well.

I think Sir Alex should give Anderson more time now so that he can improve with more games. We seem to have problems on the right back. I don't think Gary will ever return to his best and I think Sir Alex should get a good right back, and the defence will be OK.

regards

Posted by emmanuel on 04/17/2009

ONE UNITED.

THANKS TO SIR FERGIE! YOU ARE A MASTER PLANNER, BRINGING RONNEY TO ASSIST OSHEA FROM THE WING IS A HUGE BOAST TO THE DEFENCE THAT KEEPS HULK SLEEPING AND ALL HOPES WHERE DASH. THIS IS THE FORMATION MAN U IS HIGHLY KNOWN FOR AND IT WILL ALWAYS WORK OUT AGAINST ANY GOOD ATTACKING TEAM. FOR ME I THINK ANDERSON IS THE MAN OF THE MATCH. GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM THE FOUR DEFENCE AND GOD BLESS YOU EVRA YOU ARE MY MAN FOR LIFE. THANKS FOR PLAYING A COMPLETE DEFENSIVE GAME THAT DAY. ONCE MORE I PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEE US THROUGH TO BRING ALL THE TROPHIES TO OT. EMMANUEL FROM NAIJA.

Posted by baba on 04/17/2009

Really, does United HAVE TO make us suffer EVERYTIME there is a run in?!!!!lol

Good professional display from the entire team. Great to see Anderson back to what he does best. its been way too long coming this season...Rio? what more can i say? (to think some retard said he was utd's worst defender and isnt world class...i shudder)Nani and scholes, imo, didnt need to come on. yes, maybe to relief tired players but for once in my life i would have preferred fletch or park ahead those two...WE MISS YOU, HARGREAVES!!!!

Very decent shift on hostile grounds. Hopefully it would be relatively smooth sailing from here onwards. ONE UNITED!!!

Posted by Ngo J Bon on 04/17/2009

the performance was fantastic with Anderson being the revelation after mediocre performance last week. Ronaldo's goal was special and on a special occassion. Bravo Fergie

Posted by Osayanede on 04/17/2009

phewwwww!!!...by the whiskers, but it was a solid team performance and what more can I ask of a team turning the table on another team which has never lost to an English side at home? Not so fast, Porto's a great side too so give credit to United! Viva United!!!

Posted by Kayfakto on 04/17/2009

I believe that united can have all the trophies this season because they have all the potential and ability to have them.Only if they can continue to stay focus.Up man united.Never say die

Posted by george promise, lagos nigeria on 04/17/2009

i started supporting man u as a 4 year old boy, according to my late father a die hard man u fan, he used to take me to match centers week in week out to watch his darling team, may his soul rest in perfect peace. i am very pleased with man u play, at least our positional play improved tremendously and our defense is now solid with the return of Rio. I believe with brown almost back, we will tame asenal and retain the trophy. Ronaldos goal was made in heaven, bc i saw it in my dreams and it happened bc it was the only scored in that match in my dreams as i saw it. up man u.... more glory

Posted by kigongo allan on 04/17/2009

man u is the best inthe world am allan from uganda am supporting at 1996 am 20years sir alex f . isthe best coach inthe worldteams.

Posted by Francis Chidi on 04/17/2009

I watched that game on the edge of my seat. Though there were some improvements in the way things went especially in the defense with the return of Rio and in the mid-field with Anderson in the middle. Ronaldo's goal was out of this world! I want to agree that Ronaldo should be allowed to play behind Ronney and Barbertov, to give him better view of the goal. We need more of that to be able to upset our opponents in the tittles run-in. Nani is a wastful player, Fergie should make him understand that quick decision when he is with the ball will do some good if he wants to continue playing in the present squard.
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!

Posted by S.K. Christopher on 04/17/2009

Man.United has made one the best acomplishments in Lisbon than any other foreign Club in recent history.This however, does not they are CL. CONQUERORS already as Arsenal is standing tall and strategically in their way. If they don't patch their Defence. the Lisbon win may have been their last in this race this Season.

Posted by S.K. Christopher on 04/17/2009

Posted by Shiraz Abdulmajid on 04/17/2009

I would like to appreciate the goal that Ronaldo scored,it was fantastic.United need to get back to their winning ways indeed.the performance isnt just what football is about,its bout fightin it hard to win,,the spirit in the United army are marvelous as a do or die treat.Keep it up United,we got two trophies in the Cabinet but we are still hungry for more,,dont let loose EPL and we are in semis of other two competitions remaining with us which we are two foots and one feet away from the Finals.Cheer Up guys

Posted by Noah O on 04/17/2009

Great performance from Man Utd. Rio looked quite resolute and I pray he doesn't get another injury before the end of the season. That would make the quest for five trophies alive. Noah from Kenya

Posted by Navin K on 04/17/2009

Really, the return of Anderson in mielfield is a good news. We all hope that the return leg against Porto has given Man Utd the boost up needed to finish this season without any doubts now. I still believe to reshuffle our miedfield so as they can hold on till end of season. I do not have any doubts with the team as the players will take the remaining matches with a new mindset from now.

We must take note that despite Liverpool has been playing good football recently, they are still trailing in the EPL and out in the Champions League. This is really a big blow for them. We must optimize on this to achieve our goals.

Navin K from Mauritius

Posted by morris on 04/17/2009

Congrats man u.The performance against porto was highly professional. If we continue to show agression,accurate passing and the determination to win the ball when we lose. We shall beat evryone we meet.

Posted by Maal Maker on 04/17/2009

First Big up to all Man U fan for big support to Man U players, I think we re picking up the golds again. Sir Alex should plan the game well... We are on the way to Finals...

Congrst to Man U ...

Posted by Okiol.O from Botswana on 04/17/2009

Congrats Man U.

The line up calmed my nerves thanks to the exclusion of Park. I don't have anything agains't him but....

Posted by Trevor M on 04/17/2009

We witnessed a great game after the recent problems but for me after Ronaldos wondergoal the highlights were the way the team performed with Anderson, Berbatov, Rio all adding to the team. Evra and Carrick are woeful at the moment so if they can turn their game around we will improve further. I'm sorry to say I think the performances of Scholes, Neville and Giggs about 4 weeks ago has deserted them and they are ready for putting out to pasture. Ronaldo picked himself up and his work rate did improve and if it was because of SAF well he should have done it some time ago. Rooney is fantastic. We need Hargreaves back ASAP and Rafael,if he is fit should be at least coming off the bench to get more experience.
Trevor M from Western Australia(United fanatic over fifty years)

Posted by tonyl on 04/17/2009

I make no bones, FC Porto is #1 and ManU is #1a. I had mixed feelings about the match but I wish some of these ManU fans would give Porto more credit. This is a quality side on a limited budget ... they don't have the riches of ManU or the big EPL clubs. The final match was controlled by ManU but FC Porto had some chances. I'm a bit taken by the ignorane of some fans. Look at FC Porto fine tradition and history over the past 20 years (2 time CL champs, 2 time WW champs, and 1 EUFA Cup. This is a quality side that deserves some credit. I'm be rooting for ManU to go all the way.

Posted by suleiman Gideon on 04/17/2009

thank 2 manuited make your fan happy, that is what we want to see and hear one united for all pls manu evra need to rest the game are jus.....t too much for him or find another replacment for him. wish you luck rooney,ronaldo,era anderson and all

Posted by Adidasmufc on 04/18/2009

Quite frankly a "quintuple" is so unlikely, simply because we have never risen to the heights this season as we did last season. To me a domestic treble and/or playing in every game available this season are more attainable goals.

What worries me more are two things; the truly "creative" midfield spark once Giggs and Scholes retire, and the disjointed play up front as opposed to last season.

Last season we essentially played a 4-6-0 with marauding midfielders and swamped defenses. This season, defenders have had a chance to reset against the ponderous Berbatov (can you recall him winning ONE game for us?).

To me, Liverpool took a leaf out of our book and just basically hoof the ball upfield for Torres to chase. Why not get Ronaldo to do the same?

If Hargreaves returns, we will have our Mascherano/Essien, but who is our Fabregas, a player who pulls the strings. One of those and we'd be untouchable.

Any suggestions? (Riquelme would be too old, right?)

Posted by Josh Ivey on 04/18/2009

I was really happy with the way united played. We have been going through a rough patch of late,but i knew that having ferdinand back was always going to be the solution to the defensive problems. I was pumped to c that Anderson was in the starting line up. He is a great player and was full of energy. He can attack and also deffend with alot of speed. Overall i was happy with the win. What concerns me most is that rooney and berba r not scoring alot of goals. ronaldo and vidic scored last time around against Inter. I just wonder how long we can coast on not geting goals from the fowards. With Ferdiand back,Wes Brown almost fit,the option of playing Anderson, and Ronald in devistating form i have a good feeling about the FA Cup,Champions League,and Premier League

Posted by glenn on 04/18/2009

I would slap Ronaldo if he missed that goal. How could he? It was pure fantastic one.

Arse anal, bring it on baby!

Posted by joe calafate USA on 04/18/2009

WHAT MAN U" GLORY ARE U GAYS TALKING ABOUT.THE ONLY TRUE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALMIGHTY AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST!!!

Posted by seohtongpin on 04/18/2009

I believe that Rooney is the player that inspires everyone. His dedication to the game and his team is impressive. This is exactly the kind of player who'll make it to become the next United legend. Humble, hardworking and inspiring... Just look at our beloved Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes-- None of them share the same glamour as David Beckham or Ronaldo, but certainly they place the team way above themselves. Worthy role models indeed!

Posted by darlington seda on 04/18/2009

Am so carried by our performance at Porto's home and think we are back for the best. Am also very pleased by Ronaldo's performance this very day. I think this was the best performance for Cristiano Ronaldo this season. I mean not only by scoring a winner in this type of match but I guess this was the Cristiano We need in order to Get back to our rightful position. Congrats man, Keep it up coz you are on your way back to glory.
Man United are definately back on form and I fully agree with my Friend payne on this. We just need to hold our spirits high and our motto should always be "Better you best" and Itell you, the history of 1999 is gonna repeat itself.

Darlington from Kenya

Posted by ALLAN on 04/18/2009

Pleasure ManU.
Its just a matter of time to prove what it is meant by champions.
Glory united Glory Manchester.

Posted by Hammed on 04/18/2009

Good Job Great MAnchester United. I Think Evra Need some rest.

Posted by AVISHEK on 04/18/2009

Man United look stronger and had good chances of making more goal.But a better team won at the end

Posted by Stan on 04/18/2009

Glad about the result. Impossible to not wonder how solid the team would be with Hargreaves cleaning up behind carrick and scholes. Carrick would be a killer in offence but preoccupied with tracking back that owen would do so well.

Posted by Zeid Nasser on 04/18/2009

Yes .... now if we could only play like this in 7 remaining PL games :)

And, with the fixture pile-up, somehow manage to get through this week .... !

Posted by TOSH on 04/18/2009

man-u displayed a superb ball possesion, i agree totally. the display was perfect and the deffence too was solid. what a goodnight to remmember.
Bravo sir Alex and all those who made it happen,
you are great.

Posted by Bayo Baker on 04/18/2009

Purely a GOD's intervention match. It was GOD throughout the duration of the match in portugal. Bravos to all the players and the fans that were there with them live.There are still works to be done by GOD for ManU. Bcos I so much have confidence in GOD to finish the season's jobs for ManU, all the trophies would be won by ManU and history never maDE before will be set and shall be unbeaten for years to come. Cheers in advance, and thank you GOD!!!!!!!

Posted by TOSH on 04/18/2009

Those who still doubt if man-u will retain the champions league got their answer when man-u beat
porto. It was not just beating but showing the world what man-u can do when bussnes is meant.
Rio ferdnard was my man of match, he scored 100%.
maning the deffence and sealing all avenues was key to the succes.
Everton is next in the pipeline go man-u go there
is no room for turning back.

TOSH FROM KENYA, NAIROBI

Posted by dayvie waseka on 04/18/2009

hi mark...i was so tense coz one goal wasnt enough for utd,,,,coz if they ill have scored a last minute gasp ....then all hell would have been brocken ,,mmh it reminded me of porto with mourihno....that was the case coz of away goals...otherwise thank you very much man utd for doing us proud again...so gogo for arsenal once again and show the mighty we have!

Posted by Kenneth on 04/18/2009

I was very pleased with Anderson's performance, and the steel and muscle he introduced to the team was evidence of what we have been desperately needing for the past few games. Scholes and Carrick seemed too focused on attacking over the previous matches, leaving the defence constantly exposed to waves and waves of opposition onslaught. We need an anchorman to shield our defence ( especially the weakened one we fielded previously ), and Anderson proved that he might just have what it takes. Hargreaves is going to have a challenge.

Posted by benjamin brown on 04/18/2009

man-u is the greatest team in the world.beating poto was a dream come true i really didnt belive my self when the referee whisteld the end of the match.am really greatful to sir alex fergurson and his men for showing such courage away from home.i srongly belive that man-u will take all 4 titles this season.

Posted by alex on 04/18/2009

The red devils have surely proved that they are best in Europe despite,the resilience they have shown so only means one thing.The Quintuple is soon going to be a reality.Hail the Red Devils

Posted by benjamin brown on 04/18/2009

man-u will win all 4 titles this season.god bless the queen and sir alex fergurson.
ben brown from ghana ,accra

Posted by Arif on 04/18/2009

I hope the team keeps their feet grounded and concentrates on the task ahead. We have 2 semi-finals in England & Europe which we can easily win if we concentrate. The rest of the campaign should be steady if we do not make the same mistakes that were made over the past couple of weeks. I want MU to win it all this year because they have the chance to do so. God bless Sir Alex for he is the reason the team is so good when they need to be, they can match Liverpool's tally of 18 league titles and if they go back to back in Europe, there is a real possibility of winning in Madrid next year to match Liverpool's tally of 5 European Cups. I really believe we can do it.

Posted by ABRAHAM AJIYON GREGORY on 04/18/2009

I REALLY LIKE THE WAY MAN U ARE PERFOMING THIS SEASPN, BUT IT'S QUIT UFFORTUNATE FOR ME WHO IS ONLY A MAN U FAN IN MINE AREA TO COPE ABOUT IT WHEN THEY LOOSE ANY MATCH, BUT I ALWAYS HAER PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT JOING MEIN MAN U IF WE SHOULD WIN EITHER PREMIER OF CHAMPS, SO WILL LIKE OUR OR SHOULD I SAY MY MANAGER TO PLS TRY ITS POSSIBLE BEST TO WIN AT LEAST ON OF THIS TWO SO THAT I CAN HAVE MORE FAN TO ME, THNAKS, AND HEAR FROM U LATER.

Posted by Olajuwon Quadri on 04/18/2009

Pleased with the performance of the team generally but kudos to Ando-killed of d attacks,Rio-stood his ground all through, Ronny- classic, Ronney-thot he was defender and most importantly Fergie-beliefs.

we are surely d best

Posted by ALI on 04/18/2009

its not a great game for me....coz porto got chances simply they didnt finish...thats only differences...still im thinking y man.united couldnt got a control of game especially end of game as they all r experience players...if u look at barcelona when they r front, specially when end of game they control very well...i like man.united do the same thing...for me man of the match was anderson.

Posted by Levi on 04/18/2009

I was extremely pleased with our performance. It was very composed. We were always in control, even when Porto were attacking. That early goal really brought back the swagger of champions. We played as if the competition was ours with all others just visiting. My man of the match has got to be Wayne Rooney. His selfless displays for a forward really helped as John O'shea at times looked flaky. Wazza protected him and at time that gave him confidence to push forward.The rest certainly did us well. Remember we have played more games than any other team in the world right now so we are tired mentally and physically but we will pull through. I'd love to see us win the CL and the prem with the FA cup being a bonus but if we don't win another trophy for the season, we can still be proud. It will be a dark day wheb SAF finally gives it up. Sigh. Either way, United for ever.

Posted by Miguel A. on 04/19/2009

Hello Mark,

Reporting from the Windy City of Chicago where Red Devil jersey's are outnumbering the Blues 2-1 at our favorite pub "The Globe." Hats off to the entire team with notable mention to Anderson and Rio for their superb performances against Porto.
But the best laugh was saved when the commentator said "Cristiano Ronaldo just launched a Howitzer into the net.." It was priceless as 200 fans laughed in harmony!

God Bless Man U!!!

Posted by SIWO FRANK on 04/19/2009

man u blood .babatov should try to shoot whener at 18 yard, we need a defender,and atlist a midfilder like messi.or iniesta.come on man u. lets take. F.A CUP,PRIMIER LIG,AND CHAMP LIG.OTHERWISE SIWO MAN U DAMU

Posted by jafar on 04/19/2009

we are the world beattiers,,,no matter how much our team gets critized,,,i see as winning 3more trophies this year,,,um glad chelsea beat arsenal in the fa semis,,cuz it would been alot thougher playing an attacking team with caliber of arsenal,,,but we should do fine against them ucl semis and hopefully barca beats chelsea,,chelsea will come out to erase last years memomry,,,nd finally epl is ours i dont see liverpool gettin to the finish line ahead of us,,,cuz captain marvelous is going to be out for couple more games and i expect them to drop points in that period,,,chelsea dont have the spirit to get to us at all.. glory man united come may english,,fa,,ucl champions

Posted by Amos.A (Kampala-Uganda) on 04/19/2009

with Fedinand back,am not worried. A caution to Sir Alex,make our dear captain feel confident or retire when we still like him as OLe did. Otherwise big ups for Anderson,Macheda,Rafael, Evans,Welbeck,Nani,Fabio....You hold the fucture key.

Posted by Anal Sex Lover (Bitch) on 04/20/2009

MU just got lucky, Everton proved that u guys ran out of luck, hahahhaaa, underestimate Everton, that's what u get, u guys rode on luck far too long, time for MU to lose, hahahaaa, MU won't win the UCL, Barca will, maybe even Chelsea will, they are much much a better them than MU, solid defending, yeah rite? more like coward football, i see

Posted by Jayson on 04/20/2009

Its time SAF swallowed his pride en stopped fielding those players who cant deliver especially English(domestic)ones.Beats me to see the likes of Gary,Oshea,Carrick,Fletcher on the pitch when characters like Raphael,Anderson,the three lunged Park are nowhere near the bench.I think SAF is trying to impress a few(his henchmen)at the expense of the club and Man U fraternity.Please SIR,the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Posted by benjamin on 04/20/2009

hmmm u know what Mu is and capable of,we are the world champions,and we played everton with the reserve team,and we made a nice move and showed what the next generation would look like,yeah we are the champions ,stand up for us.ja

Posted by Moshe Kgagamedi on 04/21/2009

Well is like we are sure that we will win this league, please guys put more effort this other teams are coming, Otherwise good job Sir Alex, for advise start introducing Nani for first line special at the left middle

Posted by Friday on 04/21/2009

I thank God for makig Man United to win against FC Porto, although I have not been watching the Match due to my birthday party on that very day, I have been so much excited as I had that United have won, my very Thank goes to SIR ALEX, for knowing on how to plan and it workout for him, I know that it is not his own power nor might but by God grace that given us the victory and also see us through in all our matches that we are playing so far and his grace will always guide us to proceed the remaining matches that we have not yet played, according to people comment here, I had that Anderson have been perform so much and Evra for keeping the defence tight, and I so much thank our magisian that score a wonderful goal, that make things happen for United at Porto land in no other person than C. Ronaldo, I also use this opportunity to thanks all that have been played the matched although I may not mention all the players, I thank them all God bless all of you, My sault Vidic & Rio F.

Posted by nick on 05/05/2009

they had such an easy game and they only won one zero come on porto sucks manchester has ronaldo, tevez, rooney, and more good players

Posted by hirnawi on 05/15/2009

glory!glory! man utd come on man utd win the balance 2 game . i like most ole gunnar solkjaer but now i like ryan giggs , gary neville , nemanja vidic , park ji sung , carlos tevez and patriece evra . i hope man utd world champion team trophies , carling cup follow by premier cup , european champion league cup and charity shield . i a'm man utd die hard fan , i like since young till end of my life , up or down i still with my favourite team . bravo man utd . marvelous job done to all manutd team , mgtm and others in man utd heart . thanks to sir alex ferguson for binging the team to what they are now.

Posted by hirnawi on 05/15/2009

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