The Busby Babe: FanShots

Rooney screws up big time

2010-09-04T23:10:42Z

Rooney screws up big time

Can't lie, I'm disappointed. I suppose it would be more appropriate for this site to discuss the effects this will have on his play, but it's still hard for me to swallow the fact that someone I support and look up to would do something like this to his wife.
Here is the link to the Mirror story.

Guardian: You are the ref

2010-09-03T05:08:51Z

Guardian: You are the ref

Yes, that's Paul Scholes. I think this is a good conversation starter with United scattered around Europe this weekend and no Premier League games to watch. So, you are the ref...whatcha gonna do?

Here's my response:

1. I'd give the player that ran into the box a yellow for unsporting behavior and require the team that's kicking declare to the ref and the keeper who the shooter is going to be.

2. Is there a rule about wearing a proper uniform? I'm not sure, so I guess I'd take the numbers of the players wearing altered shirts and add it in to the post-match report.

3. I'd issue the player that kicked the ball a yellow card for unsporting behavior and warn the bench that should there be interference from the spectators again, it can result in the match being called.

Again, I haven't sat down and read the FIFA rulebook or the Premier League rulebook to see how any of these situations should be resolved. If it's covered, then I'd expect if I were the ref, I'd know that...but since I'm not, I don't.

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Cleverley to Wigan

2010-08-31T18:21:28Z

Cleverley to Wigan

I mentioned this when the rumor first surfaced but I like Wigan as a destination for Tom. It's a Premier League team so he should get some time on the pitch against top quality opposition and Roberto Martinez encourages his teams to get the ball down and pass it and I think that will help Cleverley develop as a player.

There is also a lot of rumors about a bid for Jack Rodwell floating around. I hate rumors and I hate acknowledging them but I love Rodwell and I want him at United.

Capello announces England squad

2010-08-29T22:47:44Z

Capello announces England squad

Rooney and Carrick selected to the squad. I think Carrick's selection is interesting since he hasn't gotten very much playing time.

Wenger Whines Again About Physical Play

2010-08-27T23:16:27Z

Wenger Whines Again About Physical Play

This time it's about how Stoke played Arsenal and how Stoke has been playing "rugby" against opposing goalkeepers.

Mame Biram Diouf scores a hat trick in his debut for Blackburn vs. Norwich

2010-08-24T22:46:15Z

Mame Biram Diouf scores a hat trick in his debut for Blackburn vs. Norwich

Possebon To Santos Nearly Complete

2010-08-21T12:16:47Z

Possebon To Santos Nearly Complete

Quite sad. He showed so much promise but now is returning to Brazil. Sigh, at least we have Cleverly and Gibson coming through.

Welbeck on season long loan

2010-08-12T21:00:00Z

Welbeck on season long loan

Welbeck heads to Sunderland on a season long loan deal that will hopefully allow him to get 20 plus games of first team action in the Premier League. That would be ideal anyway. He will work with a United legend in Steve Bruce and I can't think of a reason that this shouldn't benefit the young man's development.

United website premature?

2010-08-12T18:33:39Z

United website premature?

This has happened before with manutd.com and you have to imagine some web master somewhere is getting a bollocking tonight.

Ozil to Barca for only £8M quid? Really?

2010-08-10T05:37:43Z

Ozil to Barca for only £8M quid? Really?

I honestly thought he was worth more than that.

Martin O'Neill Leaves Aston Villa

2010-08-09T20:59:05Z

Martin O'Neill Leaves Aston Villa

Wow....such strange timing....

Cleverley to Wigan on loan

2010-08-04T22:39:57Z

Cleverley to Wigan on loan

Wigan wins the Cleverley sweepstakes, who's gonna get Welbeck?

Rooney to play in Ireland

2010-07-30T21:39:52Z

Rooney to play in Ireland

If Rooney, Vida and Valencia all get in the game against the Irish team, and get time in the community shield, perhaps they will be in the frame to play the opening game of the season against Newcastle?

United world's richest sports franchise

2010-07-22T18:55:40Z

United world's richest sports franchise

Once again United tops the list despite huge debts. I guess that's why the Glazers don't want to sell.

United ran up the Philadelphia Museum Of Art Steps just like Rocky....

2010-07-21T02:35:19Z

United ran up the Philadelphia Museum Of Art Steps just like Rocky....

Scholes on Canadian TV

2010-07-16T22:01:53Z

Scholes on Canadian TV

Another Canadian TV station sits down with a United legend. This time it's Scholesy on a National sports channel here called Sportsnet. Again not sure if you can see this outside of Canada but it's kind of cool just to hear Paul say something!!!

Sir Alex on Canadian TV

2010-07-16T00:54:29Z

Sir Alex on Canadian TV

Sir Alex was on a Canadian TV show called Off The Record today. Not sure if people outside of Canada will be able to watch this but he has some interesting things to say about the World Cup. He defended Evra and Howard Webb a little. The host is a clueless knob end but might be worth a watch.

New United Home Kit

2010-07-15T21:05:18Z

New United Home Kit

In case you missed it the new home kit has been officially unveiled. There is a slide show of pictures so you can see what it looks like on the players. I have to say I like what I have seen so far.

New United home kit?

2010-07-07T22:03:21Z

New United home kit?

This appears to be a leaked image of what the new home kit will look like. What do you think?

United chasing Sneijder?

2010-07-06T18:26:16Z

United chasing Sneijder?

I would love to see United sign Wesley after the way he played with Inter last season and what he has done at the World Cup. Could be the key to unlocking defenses that we need. By the way, if Holland win the World Cup is there anyway Sneijder is not named World Player of the Year?