News anyone?? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
Out of weds game for sure.
Reports on the internet say he can be out for 2 to 6 weeks...
I guess we'll know more tomorrow
Reports on the internet say he can be out for 2 to 6 weeks...
I guess we'll know more tomorrow
I think that, after all, it's a blessing in disguise for Manchester United. This will make all the other players aware not to rely 100% on Rio.
Hopefully also this has happened only before the start of the season.
With or without him Man Utd must win games...
Hopefully also this has happened only before the start of the season.
With or without him Man Utd must win games...
I expect him to miss the PL opener, but be back for the next.
Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
<strong>I expect him to miss the PL opener, but be back for the next.</strong><hr></blockquote>
yeah why rush him back we're playing West Brom.
Originally posted by Sinders:
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yeah why rush him back we're playing West Brom.
Yeah, and O'Shea and Wes won't be worried about them, if they can handle the new maradona.
Originally posted by Sinders:
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yeah why rush him back we're playing West Brom.
thats the attitude
Originally posted by Jens:
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thats the attitude
Jens do you actually think we'll need Rio against West Brom, i say give him a couple more days to rest the ankle.
Originally posted by Jens:
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thats the attitude
Yes, it is <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" /> <img src="graemlins/keano.gif" border="0" alt="[Keano]" /> <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
we lost to bolton and west ham at ot last season ... fulham gave us a hard time in the home opener
dont underestimate anyone
dont underestimate anyone
the most improtant thing has to be to get the injury fully healded up, not to rush Rio back asap. If we misses 2 weeks and if fully healed it has to be preferable to rushing him into the WBA game at 80-90% and risking further injury.
Originally posted by Sinders:
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yeah why rush him back we're playing West Brom.
thats what lost us the PL
RUDDY is absolutey right.
Idiots who think last season was ok just that we had a crap defense dont know a thing about football. Probably the same people who think Rio will save the empire. What I mean is some people are satisfied too easily. Satisfied with our attack last year, with midfield, with only Rio. Satisfied with lethargic performances week in week out.
Satisfied with saying "oh well Arsenal had more points".
I can definitely understand Keane's anger at some team mates who might have a similar attiude i.e. versus 'pool: "oh well they fought harder, got the bounce of the ball and luck was on their side - wasnt our day - blah blah."
What I'd rather hear is "Jesus fecking Christ how the feck did we lose this one!! This is an outrage, we're man utd and we're invincible, who the hell do they think they are?!" and so on.
RANT OVER.
Idiots who think last season was ok just that we had a crap defense dont know a thing about football. Probably the same people who think Rio will save the empire. What I mean is some people are satisfied too easily. Satisfied with our attack last year, with midfield, with only Rio. Satisfied with lethargic performances week in week out.
Satisfied with saying "oh well Arsenal had more points".
I can definitely understand Keane's anger at some team mates who might have a similar attiude i.e. versus 'pool: "oh well they fought harder, got the bounce of the ball and luck was on their side - wasnt our day - blah blah."
What I'd rather hear is "Jesus fecking Christ how the feck did we lose this one!! This is an outrage, we're man utd and we're invincible, who the hell do they think they are?!" and so on.
RANT OVER.
Back to the subject of the thread here, some good news (IMO):
Rio in frame for Baggies ^top
Rio Ferdinand could be fit to face West Brom on Saturday after Manchester United revealed his ankle injury is not as bad as first feared
The England defender lasted just 25 minutes on his Old Trafford debut on Saturday after falling awkwardly when trying to leap out of the way of goalkeeper Roy Carroll.
Ferdinand will stay in Manchester for further treatment on his twisted left ankle while his team-mates travel to Hungary to take on Zalaegerszegi in a Champions League qualifier, but is in with a chance of making Saturday's Premiership opener against West Brom.
"Rio won't be fit for Wednesday, that's for sure. But his ankle isn't as bad as we thought," United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said.
"There has been no swelling, which is encouraging, and we will continue to look at the situation over the week, but we won't take him travelling to Hungary."
Youngster John O'Shea could make his Champions League debut in place of Ferdinand, but Wes Brown is also in contention for a starting role alongside veteran Laurent Blanc.
Carroll is tipped to fill in for Fabien Barthez, who looks certain to miss his third consecutive game with a thigh strain.
"I have a few choices but it's the way I prefer it," added the Scot. "Mentally we look very strong and our fitness is at the right level.
"Wednesday's game is the penalty we pay for finishing third in the Premiership.
"It won't be easy but it's essential we get through."
Taken from<a href="http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/Team_News/0,1562,27,00.html#519011" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>
Rio in frame for Baggies ^top
Rio Ferdinand could be fit to face West Brom on Saturday after Manchester United revealed his ankle injury is not as bad as first feared
The England defender lasted just 25 minutes on his Old Trafford debut on Saturday after falling awkwardly when trying to leap out of the way of goalkeeper Roy Carroll.
Ferdinand will stay in Manchester for further treatment on his twisted left ankle while his team-mates travel to Hungary to take on Zalaegerszegi in a Champions League qualifier, but is in with a chance of making Saturday's Premiership opener against West Brom.
"Rio won't be fit for Wednesday, that's for sure. But his ankle isn't as bad as we thought," United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said.
"There has been no swelling, which is encouraging, and we will continue to look at the situation over the week, but we won't take him travelling to Hungary."
Youngster John O'Shea could make his Champions League debut in place of Ferdinand, but Wes Brown is also in contention for a starting role alongside veteran Laurent Blanc.
Carroll is tipped to fill in for Fabien Barthez, who looks certain to miss his third consecutive game with a thigh strain.
"I have a few choices but it's the way I prefer it," added the Scot. "Mentally we look very strong and our fitness is at the right level.
"Wednesday's game is the penalty we pay for finishing third in the Premiership.
"It won't be easy but it's essential we get through."
Taken from<a href="http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/Team_News/0,1562,27,00.html#519011" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>
Not as serious as first feared, could be back against WBA, but most likely the week after against Chelsea
No point playing him against WestBrom and risking him for the match against chelsea. I think it will be rio's job to cancel out Hasselbaink if he's fit.
Originally posted by Ruud-Devil:
<strong>No point playing him against WestBrom and risking him for the match against chelsea. I think it will be rio's job to cancel out Hasselbaink if he's fit.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Also no point in risking Giggs's hamstring against WBA
Seriously, if Rio is fit he should play on Saturday, if not - then no. There isn't a lot of grey area really.
Right this is getting serious!
I have 4 days left to make my Final Fantasy team selection and Rio is key to my defence! so is Rio going to be back or do I have to spend another day at work shuffeling the team so I spend my my full 50million and replace Rio!
Any update on his the likley premiership debut? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
I have 4 days left to make my Final Fantasy team selection and Rio is key to my defence! so is Rio going to be back or do I have to spend another day at work shuffeling the team so I spend my my full 50million and replace Rio!
Any update on his the likley premiership debut? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
Originally posted by Not Blue:
<strong>Any update on his the likley premiership debut?
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