Champions Of Europe Thread!!!

[Garnet]

Gratz Lads we won the double plus C.S! GLORY GLORY MANUTD AND THE REDS GO MARCHING ON!!!

[Natalie]

yeahh
well deserve d lad ive bneen waiting for this since i was 7or 8
im sooo glad :D :D :D

[Keano4taoiseach]

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:cool: :)

- United Champions of Europe

- A missing persons search launched for Drogba

- Nemanjaaaaaaaaaaaa Owns the CL final :cool:

I'm so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will this finally shut up all the muppets talking about Arsenals young guns :rolleyes:

Anderson, Nani, Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez...........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

[RichardsReds]

I've seen it twice now, two absolute epic finals! Manchester United do not disappoint! I can't decide if this was better than at the n camp!

[Andreas_svan]

after not having taked all the info in my heart and brain im just gonna say ( so far ) how the hell could Ronaldo leave after this?

[AnonymousOne]

Im so happy right now, Words cant explain. haha

[Because I'm DC]

Fantastic achievment, Ferguson deserves another Euopean trophy!
Sure, we were under pressure in the second half but over the course of the season, our football has been far superior to pretty much everyone in Europe.
The Double!!! Fergie's best team? Imo, yes.
Well done lads, Congratulations to all the players and staff!

[kevsom]

Happy days Man U fans, I love your football

[CHEZM]

Man U deserve it - the Chelsea team were greeting faced gits to be honest during the game.

UNITED ARE THE GREATEST FOOTBALL TEAM :D

[kevsom]

CR - He said he was saying "yes" he was staying !

[YankeeManc]

Great match. Hard Fought. I'm already looking forward to next season!

CHAMPIONES! CHAMPIONES! OLE! OLE! OLE!

[InterAdriano]

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[llvll]

OHHHHH Finally we got to the end of CL !!! i was waiting for this moment long time ago !! FINALLY MAN UTD PL N CM CHAMPIONS !! Got beating chelsea is so much fun !! we will miss avram i guess !! lets see who's comin next ;)

CONGRATS

[SLB1904]

Hi,

First of all well done on winning the CL!

Second, sorry to hijack this thread, but as I live in Manchester I would like to go and see the parade (if it happens), anyone know more news about this?

Força RONALDO!

[haggler]

so my tradition of getting larraped and walking home after a win in the cl final is upheld . the 6 miles melted away in a blur of bush visits and dodgy stares from passing cars . my cousin insisted on calling a cab then backed off when i told him it would be 12 quid minimum and i wouldnt pay . we went at em in the first half with gusto and i never really felt we would lose it despite vds ropey keeping -- now tell me he is class !! ok he saved the pen so he is forgiven . my oven chips were cooked to perfection and i partook of a particularly tasty fish cake also . his 50 " plasma on hd still doesnt give as good a pic as my phillips 32 " crt but there you go . his mrs laid into him on arrival at 1820 as he hadnt cooked her tea . i would have shown her the door but hey ho . she then said she was watching the news and soaps and he snapped !! watch it on the net or fook of oot of it says he . she realised the error of her ways and sat in front of me with a bottle of chardonnay slap bang in middle of screen . i asked her to shift it nicely and battle commenced . by half time the bottle was empty her diabetes was playing up and he was sticking a needle in her . i would have trebled the dose for a quiet second half but he loves her so .

twas then he broke out the aldi pepper and salt cashews and all was forgiven .

my joining this place has been a good luck charm for united so pay me money now or i will leave and curse the joint . donations to www.scammingget.co.uk

[detinu]

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[spellbound]

Not bad by Average Grants average team to take the game to penalty shootout!

1999-2008...will we have to wait till 2017 to be able to celebrate in Europe again?

[yangch0000]

we still have perfect record in european final!!

[jerrakos]

One of the best days of my life.

I was too young in '99 to appreciate what they have done.

UNITED!!!

[martinutd]

I have been waitng for nine years for this and it finally happened. Very, very proud

[martinbennett83]

I've seen it twice now, two absolute epic finals! Manchester United do not disappoint! I can't decide if this was better than at the n camp!


I can remember the munich game been really boring apart from the ending of coarse.

I think i enjoyed last nights more.

[RedForceRising]

Carrick ready for march on Rome
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=699845.html

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United FC have "set the standards" this season with success at home and abroad and is calling on his team-mates to continue their improvement as they seek to build a dynasty to consistently challenge the best in Europe.

'Better and better'
The 26-year-old midfielder was at the heart of the action as United – who had already secured their second successive Premier League title – overcame Chelsea FC in a penalty shoot-out in Moscow to clinch their first UEFA Champions League victory since 1999 and their third European Champion Clubs' Cup triumph. "We've set the standards this season; to win the league and the Champions League shows how good we are," he said. "The squad's at a good age, we've got some terrific players and hopefully we can keep getting better and better and be back here next year."

'Not bothered'
United took the lead through Cristiano Ronaldo midway through the first half and Carlos Tévez twice and Carrick himself both had chances to extend the lead before Frank Lampard equalised on the stroke of half-time. Having lost the advantage, United struggled to impose themselves with Didier Drogba and Lampard both striking the frame of the goal for Chelsea – yet Carrick was unconcerned with assessing the performance. Asked if he thought United deserved to win, he told uefa.com: "I'm not bothered, I really don't care. I said before the game I didn't care how we play and what happened as long as we got the trophy and we've managed to do that. We were very good first half and should have been more [goals] up. They managed to get a goal back and credit to them, they kept coming at us."

'Do the right thing'
United took the final into a penalty shoot-out where Ronaldo, John Terry and Nicolas Anelka all failed in United's 6-5 victory after Carrick had successfully converted their second effort, yet admitted it had been something to endure rather than enjoy. "It's hard as players; obviously you try to do the right thing and believe you're going to score but you know deep down that someone's going to miss," he told uefa.com. "Someone has to win and thankfully for us they missed more penalties. It's maybe better that it wasn't just one player who missed tonight. You've got to trust your own ability and believe you're going to score and thankfully I did."

'Season to remember'
Lampard's goal was the first United had conceded in 441 minutes of UEFA Champions League action and, having won nine of their 13 games in the competition this season and drawn the others, Carrick has no doubt they proved worthy winners. "To go through the whole season undefeated shows we deserve to win it," he said. "Obviously it's a dream to win something like this. It's something that we've been trying to do all year. It's been a terrific season; to win both the league and the Champions League is not easy. The boss made signings in the summer and everyone in the squad has played a part. It's been a season to remember."


Ronaldo salutes United spirit
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=699841.html?cid=rssfeed&att=index

He may have finished as the UEFA Champions League top scorer and struck the 42nd goal of an astounding season to help Manchester United FC triumph in the final in Moscow, but Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to share the credit for his memorable campaign.

'Contrasting fortunes'
The Portuguese international headed United into a 26th-minute lead at the Luzniki Stadium only for Frank Lampard to bring Chelsea FC level seconds before the half-time whistle. With neither side able to find a winner in the second period or in extra time, it was down to a penalty shoot-out and Ronaldo presented Chelsea with the initiative when he failed to bear Petr Čech with United's third spot-kick of the regulation five. The Portuguese international, who also missed in the semi-final first leg at FC Barcelona, was spared when John Terry sent Chelsea's fifth kick wide, and three successful conversions later Nicolas Anelka's failure ensured the trophy would be going to Manchester for a third time.

'Dramatic and fantastic'
"The Champions League is always dramatic and the game today was fantastic," he said. "Both teams played very well; we played better in the first half, created more chances than Chelsea and scored a very good goal. We had the opportunity to kill the game [through] Carlos Tévez but that was saved and in the second half Chelsea played better and had a few opprtunities. Then the penalties – it's like a lottery." Asked if he felt relief when Terry missed, he replied: "A little bit, yes."

Disbelief
When Anelka was denied by Edwin van der Sar, Ronaldo sank to his knees in the centre circle in celebration. "I was that stressed – the feeling was so great and to be honest I didn't believe we'd won the Champions League," he explained. "I feel very proud. The lads have worked very well and it's a good night for us. They believed all the time and they deserve to win the Champions League. This is everything for me, I have looked forward to winning this competition and it's my first Champions League."

'Great feeling'
Ronaldo's goal in Moscow was his eighth in the competition this season, two more than any other player, and took his season tally to 42, a clear source of satisfaction – yet he is already looking ahead to UEFA EURO 2008™. "I'm very proud, everything has come right for me," he said. "My team-mates have helped me a lot; we've won the Premier League and the Champions League, so everything is good . It's been a magnificent season and it's a great feeling; when you pick up the trophy it's amazing. We're going to enjoy tonight; we'll have a party and then I'll start to think about EURO. It's a fantastic year with my club, and now I want to win that as well."

[sweet fa]

what a night absolutley awesome!and what a way to stop the chelsea juggernaut in its tracks , they left the field totally devastated and there must now be a massive rebuilding job at the club because a few of their top players seem to be on the way out of the club.
although it is not nice to lose a penalty shootout {utd have lost a few over the years} , i don't feel at all sorryful for chelsea if they had won their fans would be gloating us for ever more along with most other teams fans.so we might have won in the most wickedest of ways that will never heal down at stamford,GREAT.
what was the most amazing though is the fact that the 4 players utd signed last summer tevez-hargreaves-nani-anderson all scored in the penalty shootout , yes 4 of the 6 goals were by the new lads .what a canny bit of business that was last summer by fergie must be amongst his best for utd , regarding the importance of this trophy and utds past history in its quest.

[abojodeh]

great post sweet fa
i agree our 4 new players scored
while chelsea players didn't (anelka)
we bought ours by less price and they are all young :)

[amuchan]

yessssssss!! it was written in the stars, it was fate and what makes this even more wonderful for me is that united will come here to tokyo next year for the toyota cup final and yes i will be there!!

[PrinceZane]

Fair play to Chelsea for making this final the 2nd most memorable in the history for the competition (nothing beats 99.... nothing).

That being said, our boys proved they are the now and the future. What I would give to be across the pond right now...

[It's Mighty]

It's fantastic, folks!! Now I get all the joy over this beautiful game.

I actually had to see about the results online as I was working. I raised my hands and did a couple of fist pumps when I saw that van der Sar had made the save.

I could get used to this, obviously. ;)

UNITED!!

[versa]

Telegraph


Europe awoke today with a new incumbent sat on the glittering Champions League throne.

'MANCHESTER UNITED KINGS OF EUROPE' proclaimed La Gazzetta dello Sport, saluting United for their voracious hunger in picking up a second trophy in ten days.

Once again, Chelsea were the team pipped in a "photofinish" and the general feeling across the continent is that they were the better team on the night.

"To lose a Champions League final on penalties is cruel," says Il Corriere della Sera, "to lose it when you already had it in the bag even more so. To lose it like Chelsea did is pure torture."

La Gazzetta feels that Edwin van der Sar's save from Nicolas Anelka's spot-kick "unfairly punished Chelsea", singling out Frank Lampard and Petr Cech for their brave performances.

The pink paper's sympathy only stretches so far, however, illustrated by the cruel pun on the Chelsea captain's 'TERRYBLE' penalty.

Il Corriere has no doubt that Lady Luck was kind to United in Moscow, concluding that: "There are those who combine beauty and brilliance with luck- Cristiano Ronaldo and his Manchester United team fall into that category. Avram Grant and his Chelsea side do not."

La Repubblica praises an enthralling game in which "European club football showed its strengths- class, physical force, tactical strategy, balance and the economic power of two of its richest clubs."

For the Spanish paper Marca, United enjoyed a "dose of fortune" to beat a side that were "arguably better than their rivals".

For United, the trophy, for Chelsea there is just the "bitter taste of defeat in Moscow."

However, talk inevitably turns to what Il Corriere calls the "hunt for the stars of Moscow", speculating on the futures of Drogba, Lampard and Ronaldo.

Marca carries an enigmatic quote from Ronaldo, saying that "Next week I will make my decision about my future public- and it will be good for both me and the club."

Meanwhile, A Bola, the Portuguese paper, gives the man from Madeira man of the match status for his goal.

In Germany, Bild focuses on the cruel fate of the captain of their national team Michael Ballack, remembering that he was also a losing finalist back in 2002 for Bayer Levrkusen against Real Madrid.

No such misfortune for Patrice Evra, who was on the losing side for Monaco against Porto in 2004.

In an interview with L'Equipe the United defender says that "God gave us a hand" and dedicates the victory to Prince Albert of Monaco.

The Frenchman also reveals that Sir Alex told his team before the game that if "they won in Moscow they would be the best side that he had managed in the last 20 years of his career".

[Miss Dangerous]

We Are The Champions Of Europ
:) :D :p

[versa]

Telegraph


Edwin van der Sar couldn't contain himself after he was asked on national television what if felt like to save the penalty which clinched the Champions League final for Manchester United.

Trouble is, an audience of millions were tuned in when the adrenaline-fuelled Dutchman had a microphone shoved under his nose by a reporter immediately after the game.

"DELETED hell!", he said disbelieveingly, before quickly apologising for his gaffe.

Having had more time to reflect on the triumph, United fans used less colourful language to describe their emotions as the club celebrated a third European Cup success.

"I have been a United fan since 1965 when I was seven," said a reader on the Telegraph message boards. "In all this time I have witnessed the greatest club in the world pass from glory to the second division, to a half decent side to even greater glory. All the time, no matter what, they have played as entertaining football as anyone on the planet. and, usually with home grown talent. What a team. What a club."

"United deserved to win because they created the better chances, and Nemanja Vidic had Didier Drogba in his pocket," said another. "Sir Alex is the better manager, I knew that when he got into the ears of the players extra time would be a breeze."

Chatrooms were awash with jibes from United fans who couldn't resist taking a pop at Chelsea's tearful captain John Terry for the penalty miss which cost his club the trophy. Terry, who slipped as he struck his kick and watched in horror as the ball hit the post, was inundated with messages of support but found little sympathy from those cheering Sir Alex Ferguson's side

"I hear that Chelsea are launching a John Terry vodka - bottled in Moscow," joked one supporter.

"It was a glorious sight to see Terry break down after the penalty shoot out," said another. "Could not have happened to a nicer man. He was ungracious in defeat - he turned his back on United as they prepared to raise the cup aloft. This shows a lack of humility, that will have been noted by Fabio Cappello, and is just another reason why he will not be given the England captaincy."

One fan scoffed at the Chelsea players who described Terry as an honest professional.

"Isn't this the same guy who wanted a 10-year ten year contract with the right to be manager at the end of the period? He'll get over it once he's bought a bunch of gold jewellery with his £130,000 per week," said another.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon, who left United to take up the post at Stamford Bridge, was also taregeted for some stick.

"Chelsea had the chance to win the game when they were on top in the second half, but they blew it. That's sport. Highlight of the evening for me was the sight of Peter 'Lifelong Red' Kenyon looking as white as a sheet as he sprinted up the steps to collect his losers' medal.

"Let's hope that taking Roman's roubles compensates him adequately for leaving one of the world's greatest clubs to join a small outfit in west London that has finished the season with nothing. Nice one Peter."

Some Chelsea fans simply refused to accept defeat.

"Not wishing it to sound like sour grapes, because it isn't, but we didn't lose the game - we just lost the shoot out," one said. "It's no way to settle a match of this calibre. To my mind the 'golden goal' was the best way."

One neutral was disappointed that the contest deteriorated into a fractious battle in extra-time with the match on a knife edge.

"What a laughing stock football is this morning. Yes, yes if you are one-eyed follower of either team and the 'great' game you'll see it differently. However, if like me you are a sports fan in general and tuned to see two English teams in the final you'll be left sour by it all.

"Cheating, theatrics, sulking, girlie slapping and acts of cowardice in the tackle - this game had the lot. If football fans and commentators think this game was a great advert for English football, their arrogance knows no bounds.

Far from it, the game actually showed that it's a sport where cheating and lying is tolerated and where unacceptable behaviour is the norm, all played out behind the smokescreen of 'passion'. If you want to see passion in sport go and watch a rugby match."

[Hanky Parker]

The fun didn't end after the final whistle, one of the most gratifying sights was Peter Kenyon passing within inches of the European Cup and not being able to touch it.

[burnzy1987]

amazing.
it was fate.

[yangch0000]

bayern munich hit the woodwork twice in 90 mins, chelsea hit the woodwork twice in 90 mins

do you believe in fate and destiny? i do...

[SALFORD RED]

Would have been Georgies' birthday today ( 22nd )

In reality as Moscow is 3 hours in front of us,

United became Champions Of Europe for the 3rd time on 22 - 05 - 2008

Bet Sir Matt, the Babes and Georgie are having one hell of a party up there.

We won one European Cup on Brian Kidd's birthday, one on Sir Matt's and one on Georgie's.

This is the first time a final has been played over two days.

Started on the 21st finnished on the 22nd.

What date will will be used in official records ?

The final is listed as being played on the 21st.

United actually won the Trophy on the 22nd.


You can gaurentee questions coming up in quizzes about this.

[spellbound]

Would have been Georgies' birthday today ( 22nd )

In reality as Moscow is 3 hours in front of us,

United became Champions Of Europe for the 3rd time on 22 - 05 - 2008

Bet Sir Matt, the Babes and Georgie are having one hell of a party up there.

We won one European Cup on Brian Kidd's birthday, one on Sir Matt's and one on Georgie's.

This is the first time a final has been played over two days.

Started on the 21st finnished on the 22nd.

What date will will be used in official records ?

The final is listed as being played on the 21st.

United actually won the Trophy on the 22nd.


You can gaurentee questions coming up in quizzes about this.

Nice facts SR
The final is listed as being played on the 21st so in the history books it'll be 21st. But wouldnt it be sweet if it had been on the 22nd on Legend Best's bday!

[scott 4 evra]

no because the 21st is my birthday. That was the best night of my life

[Brian of Nazareth]

http://picsrv.manutd.com/?fif=/manu/img_10_24115_9588.jpg



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[Red Devil]

great post sweet fa
i agree our 4 new players scored
while chelsea players didn't (anelka)
we bought ours by less price and they are all young :)

there were some who cost nothing! Scholes & Giggs for two; Gary Neville in the stand for another.

[rooneytunes]

I'm still getting p***ed ! loving every minute of it...

[SALFORD RED]

Nice to think that................

United have now won more European Cups/Champions League titles than Barcelona, Inter Milan, Porto, Juventus, Benfica, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven to name a few.:D :D
.

[rooneytunes]

Not the greatest club in the world for nothing !

[.x.namz.x.]

Ole ole ole ole!!
:D
man utd all the way
could not have been any more, heart stopping, mind bogglin..skilled footballing !!
an absoloute honour 4 da lads n gaffer !!

chuffed 2 bits :D

[Jazz 16]

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http://picsrv.manutd.com/?fif=/manu/img_10_24107_3842.jpg

Cheers Brian.....
It's my new background :)

[tigger69]

it was a wicked game i loved it and i cant believe we did it

[versa]

Mirror
By Jeremy Armstrong 23/05/2008


Manchester United's all-conquering heroes danced, drank champagne and sang all night in a non-stop party.

Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney chanted We Are The Champions and then bounced around to Don't Stop the Music during a disco which only started at 4am BST - and went on until they were served a breakfast of bacon and eggs.

When defender John O Shea - who did not even play in the final - tried to stagger to bed at 8.20am, captain Rio Ferdinand dragged him back, saying: "Where do you think you are going? This party has only just begun."

As the squad later emerged bleary-eyed at 11.30am from Moscow's Crowne Plaza hotel for their bus to the airport, boss Sir Alex Ferguson joked: "I can't remember going to bed."

Superstar Ronaldo called the night the best of his life. England midfielder Michael Carrick agreed it probably was - if he could recall it.

Around 300 United players, staff, wives and girlfriends partied at the hotel reception.

A first-floor banqueting suite was decked out with red roses and a giant banner with "Valday" - the Russian for welcome.

Amid emotional scenes, Sir Bobby Charlton presented a watch to Ryan Giggs, who broke his United appearance record in the final.

Sir Bobby - and other Busby Babes who survived the Munich air disaster 50 years ago - joined Rooney, Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez and Ferdinand, who all got up to sing and dance.

Versions of hits also included Viva Ronaldo and Giggs Will Tear You Apart Again.

Greg Scanlon, 32 - there with his dad, United legend Albert, 73 - said: "When Sir Bobby presented Giggs with his watch, Ryan told how he had started off on the terraces and ended up playing for the team he loved.

"The place was rocking after that, with the players all singing and Rio up dancing to his favourite R&B tracks. Fergie was looked a bit tired. But he ended his thank-you speech to everyone with the words, 'Believe you me, we are going to be even better next season'.

"Rooney, Mikael Silvestre, Owen Hargreaves and Gary Neville were all there to the death - they kept on going until breakfast."

Another guest revealed: "O'Shea was desperate to get away at about 20 past eight.

"But Rio pulled him back in. Paul Scholes was the only one allowed to go to bed as he had broken his nose in the game. It was funny."

Waitress Marina Konkova, 19, said staff had watched the match as they prepared a buffet of chicken, fish, salad and Russian dishes.

She said: "There were 20 staff serving and we found it hard to keep up with the players.

"I could not believe the players' energy after such a game. They just kept on singing and dancing all night. We were serving champagne and lager non-stop but it was hard to get to the tables and keep the service going.

"It was a fantastic atmosphere. One of the boys - I don't know if he was a player - was nice and gave me his phone number. I recognised Ronaldo of course and it was not him."

Red-eyed, weary but still smartly dressed in club suits, Fergie led a chorus of "Champione!" as the squad boarded the team bus.

All except 17-year-old Daniel Welbeck - a non-playing member of the 24-man squad. He had to get a taxi after oversleeping.

Wes Brown, with girlfriend Leanne by his side, managed to comment: "I got about an hour's sleep, if that. It was legend."

Ferdinand departed for England behind a pair of dark glasses and declined to comment when asked if he had a hangover.

Fan Al Williams, 22, who waved off his heroes, said: "He was on great form last night, waving applauding supporters as he made his way to the party. Now he is speechless."

Ronaldo was awake enough to say: "Next year we may do even better. It is possible."

[tigger69]

that sounds rate cool wish i was at the match it would have bin wicked to see our teanm win the match and party

[RedDeviler]

Well we did boys and im over the moon

happy days

this is my first post so sorry if ive done it wrong

i found the site when looking for possible venue in town to watch the match

look forward to chat with all the fellow reds out there from now on

[zeze191987]

we r the championssssssssssss

[NoxiousD]

over the moon :)

[frenchie]

the russian won't leave chelsea,he's put wey too much money in,but just imagine how it would feel now if john terry had scored that pen,i know,it doesnt matter now anyway,but it makes you wonder chelsea aren't that far away now,each season they get better,and to win prem by just 2 points,we better watch our backs next season,cause if they change grant and get a new gaffer who knows what hes doing,it might just be them who hold all the ace cards and trophys.

[tigger69]

ye we are its rate good

[sparkic]

Iv seen it twice now and really when VDS saved the penalty it was one of the best moments in my life (if not THE best!)

Thank you to everyone at Man United FC both players and staff for this wonderful season!

I so cannot wait till the transfer market to see who we buy and lets win all cups next season starting with the Chartiy Sheild!

[Red Devil]

I am definitely getting one of these

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/elbmek/champs1.jpg

£2.50 for an A1 sized glossy photo of this image from the centre pages of today's Daily Mail. PO Box 5000, Dept. MUP, Alton, Hants GU34 9BX

[SALFORD RED]

Take a look back on some statistics from United's successful European 2007/2008 campaign...Interesting reading.

First goal: Cristiano Ronaldo v Sporting Lisbon (19/09/07)
Last goal: Cristiano Ronaldo v Chelsea (21/05/08)
Most goals: Cristiano Ronaldo (8)
Number of goal scorers: 6
First half goals: 11
Second half goals: 9
Goals scored by substitutes: 2

First yellow card: Nani v Sporting Lisbon (19/09/07)
Last yellow card: Carlos Tevez v Chelsea (21/05/08)
Most bookings: Patrice Evra, Owen Hargreaves, Nani, Cristiano Ronaldo (2)
Penalties won: 2
Penalties conceded: 1

Most appearances: 12 – Michael Carrick (11 starts, 1 substitute appearance), Carlos Tevez (6 starts, 6 substitute appearances)
Most minutes on the pitch: Rio Ferdinand (1020 minutes)
Most sub appearances: Carlos Tevez (6)
First substitution: Louis Saha for Wayne Rooney v Sporting Lisbon (19/09/07)
Last substitution: Anderson for Wes Brown v Chelsea (21/05/08)
Number of players used: 26

Biggest win: 4-0 v Dynamo Kyiv (07/11/07)
Biggest home crowd: 75,521 v Olympique Lyonnais (04/03/08)
Biggest away crowd: 95,949 v Barcelona (23/04/08)

[sparkic]

Manchester United were crowned European Champions in Moscow on the 21st of May, Chelsea supporters will continue to argue about the events that led up to it.

'Drogba to Milan'! 'Milan for Drogba'! were the shouts heard from the stands after Chelsea's defeat to United at Luzhinki Stadium and they were not from the United fans, they were from the Chelsea Section of the crowd.

United dominated the first half upto Lampard's goal. Michael Carrick and Carlos Tevez came exceptionally close to sealing the win after Ronaldo's opener.

Tevez missed out, inches from the goal while Carrick shot straight at Cech when he had the whole goal to aim for.

Luck was favouring the Blues then.

Chelsea came out for the second half like a team on a mission and were unfortunate to miss out when Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard both hit the woodwork.

Luck had put on a Red Shirt.

Ryan Giggs, breaking the record for the number of appearances should have sealed the win but Luck wasn't on his side. How else could he miss out from there, one would have to be a Chelsea fan or be retarded to say he's not good enough to do so.

Didier Drogba getting sent off, Luck or plain stupidity? I'll leave that one to you.

They say United were Lucky to win because John Terry slipped, well maybe that is true but does it mean United deserve the trophy any less?

Lets look at Ronaldo who has scored 42 goals this season, he's had the greatest season ever and he's usually who steps up to take penalties for United and he missed. Would it have been Luck if United had missed out on the trophy because of him?

To blame the defeat on the season's best player, maybe Luck was smiling at him, maybe Luck went out there to throw some water under Terry's feet or maybe Luck made him cry.

Had Terry not slipped? Had this happened? Had that happened? is a never ending story. Chelsea fans have every right to be frustrated but if Manchester United were so Lucky it should have been done and dusted 4-0 after the first half, so maybe Luck has a balance?

Perhaps, the point made here is Luck is part of the game and it should not be single handedly picked out as an excuse for defeat.

Leave Luck out of it and lets accept the winners as they are, Champions of Europe, Manchester United.

I am Lucky to write this article and you are Lucky to read it. For those who are hungry for stats, John Terry cried for 42 minutes and 11 seconds before pushing his tears back as Chelsea boarded the bus, in the process he used the shoulders of Avram Grant, Frank Lampard, Tal Ben Haim and Joe Cole to cry on. Maybe Luck is not with the Laundry who will wash the tears.

We had a blast in Moscow,watched an incredible final and saw another disgraceful event thanks to Didier Drogba, so I'm guessing we were Lucky!

Source: http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/24956-Luck-or-Whatever-Manchester-United-Are-Champions--230508



A nice article I found which I think many of you will like :p

[Red Devil]

Luck has something to do with everything a person does; be it either bad or good. It was lucky that ref made that decision then! It was bad luck giving away that free kick then! If that ref had not seen that slap then ..! When it boils down to it, its all bloody luck.

[UnitedStars4ever]

CHAMPIONS!!!

CAMPEONES!!!

We did it - DOUBLE! YES YES YES!

[superious0]

Yea it's about time they write something about andersson and the rest of the young reds....
Glory Glory to united

[fernando torres]

i have to admit use deserved it as much as it hurts me to admit but lets be honest you will always be in out shadow

[Red Devil]

We in your shadow? Hardly. Numerically you may be a little bit in front, but lets face it, you only get up to 4th due to the crap below you. United are far more renowned that Looserpool.

[Garnet]

that's right!

[Edwards]

gotta say it was our day on that wednesday night,who will ever forget that Terry miss,:p that was gods way of saying chelski its not goin to be your night...:D

[RedForceRising]

Thought it would be nice to come onto this thread after a week to see how everyone is feeling. I'm feeling great!

The past week has been a bit of a blur, but the Champions League win has given me an extra boost. Nothing bad that happened has been able to effect me. I've got this calm happiness inside. It feels wonderful.

At work my cubicle is decked out in pictures of that night in Moscow and also from the win at Wigan and I can't stop starring at the pictures like a kid.

I walked up to a Liverpool fan from another department, who is always bitter and always trying to give me flak and declared Man Utd champions of England and Europe and all he could do was give me a stupid stare. Later on he walked past me and two other Man Utd fans and all he could do was roll his eyes. It was so lame and all three of us burst out laughing. He thought about having a go at us, but then walked away.

It was beautiful to see such a loud mouth silenced.


Other than that, I've watched the match a second time and the penalties about 7 times. I never get tired of it. I try to recall my emotions during the match. It was an absolute roller coaster ride.

I'm so proud, so happy at the club's achievement and that we played we played football the right way for most of the season and that the final was played the right way.

Ferguson is right, this team is capable of a lot more and I'm glad I'll be able to witness it.

[yangch0000]

the penalties. no matter how many times i rewatched it, it is still cracking inside. how close, how tight, how damn good it felt!!!

[Jazz 16]

lol nice one guys.....This time last week I was hungover to bits,
surrounded by a screaming kid or 3......but did I care?
Not at all :-)
I wandered around work with a big smile, running through the match
over and over in my head......I was still in shock I think......

Its great that we can come back to this thread cos the buzz from winning
does leave you quite quickly and you start to look to next season very soon
afterwards........

So let us come back to this thread over the summer and rejoice
that WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Garnet]

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[RedAdam]

i just cant wait to be back at old trafford next year screaming "champions of europe"

[Zense_United]

We Won It 3 Times

[camio]

hi all,i'm a new member here and i just wanna say good evining guys........I l0ve MAN UTD :D:D

[jd_united]

I still get goosebumps when Edwin saves from Anelka. Words can't describe it!

And as for John Terry's miss, even now I'm still nervous when he runs up to take that kick even though I know he's about to miss. I really don't know how we all survived the excitement of it that night.

[Hanky Parker]

I still get goosebumps when Edwin saves from Anelka. Words can't describe it!

And as for John Terry's miss, even now I'm still nervous when he runs up to take that kick even though I know he's about to miss. I really don't know how we all survived the excitement of it that night.
We survived because of the training we had in 1999.

[Jazz 16]

I still get goosebumps when Edwin saves from Anelka. Words can't describe it!

And as for John Terry's miss, even now I'm still nervous when he runs up to take that kick even though I know he's about to miss. I really don't know how we all survived the excitement of it that night.

I still get that too... I was in shock that night, couldnt believe we had done it.
No voice left, beer flying everywhere, I crumpled to the floor in pieces and
cried. Twas some night alright.....Im still not quite sure its sunk in :confused:

[Zense_United]

we'll win more next season, second treble in decade!