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[17 Jul 2009 | 5 Comments | ]

The Red Devils start their defence of their title as Champions of The English Premier League in less than a month.  The press is already predicting gloom and doom due to the fact there have been minor alterations in the Manchester United line up.  Granted; the Red Devils may not obtain a fourth consecutive English Premier League title, but I doubt that Sir Alex Ferguson will come up totally empty handed in the silverware department.
I, along with other Manchester United Supporters, would be delighted to see that fourth Premier League …

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[6 Jul 2009 | No Comment | ]

Manchester United shocked England with a move to acquire Michael Owen on July 3.  The deal comes as interest in Owen had been linked with a move to Hull City.  Michael Owen becomes only the fifth footballer since the Second World War to play for both Manchester United and their rivals Liverpool.  The signing was more than a surprise to all of Europe; Owen himself was surprised when approached by Sir Alex Ferguson.  The controversy did not die when Michael Owen put pen to paper; and signed a two year …

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[1 Jul 2009 | No Comment | ]

     The Red Devils have completed their first signing of the season; Wigan’s Antonio Valencia.  The Ecuadorian made 83 appearances for the Latics finding the back of the net seven times.  Heavily lauded for his control of the ball on the pitch Valencia has had the eye of Sir Alex Fergusen for the two years he has been in the premiership.  Antonio Valencia says; “Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can’t wait to get started.”   …