The Retiring Bunch : VDS And Neville

Gary Neville has announced his retirement with immediate effect while Edwin van der Sar will retire at the end of the season.

Ahh..The memories.

Man United News: Hargreaves, Valencia And Vidic

The specialist knee surgeon that saved Alan Shearer, Michael Owen and Ruud Van Nistelrooy from early retirements due to injuries, Dr Richard Steadman, has revealed that Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves is now close to return to full fitness after spending the best part of two full seasons on the sidelines.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Luis Antonio Valencia will only return in February after the ankle injury he sustained against Rangers in the Champions League.

Nemanja Vidic will be captain whenever playing on the pitch due former captain Gary Neville and vice-captain Ryan Giggs playing irregularly who are in the twilight of their career. However, Neville remains the official club captain.

Images from Google Images, Pies and Kickette.

FACEBOOK FANS' ALL-TIME BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE XI

Recently, Facebook fans of Barclays Football (including myself) voted on the best player ever in the Premier League for each position.

The Great Dane, Peter Schmeichel helped Manchester United reach their first Treble ever in 1999.

Former teammate of Schmeichel, captain of Manchester United Gary Neville gets his spot as best right-back.

John Terry is definitely not crying because he was voted top centreback. An iconic picture as JT bawls out after slipping away a penalty kick that could have won him the Champions League title.

JT joins Tony Adams, formerly of Arsenal in an all time Premier League centreback partnership.

Frenchman Patrice Evra beat out Ashley Cole for a spot as best left back.

Nowadays, left winger Ryan Giggs has less chest hair. Giggsy couldn't help it when he scored a brilliant solo effort against Arsenal in an 1999 FA Cup replay. With a majestic left foot, Sir Ryan could make a movie with the title " The Curious Case of Ryan Giggs" as he grows younger every season. Giggs is the only person to ever score in EVERY Premier League season so far.

"He Score's GOALS, SCHOLES"

Giggsy's friend since their days in the youth system at United , central midfielder Paul Scholes who is also like a bottle of wine as Ryan Giggs.

Another great central midfielder, , Steven Gerrard. A scouser with a passion for his club, Stevie G is a true Liverpudlian captain.

There is only one David Beckham. Becks scores from free kicks and corner kicks. He achieved a lot with Manchester United, the club he supported as a kid like in 1999 when he won the Treble with United.

Frenchman Thierry Henry may now be known as a handballer but one cannot deny his talent. He scored, scored, scored and scored. Won awards but sadly went to Barcelona.

Le Roi, Monsieur Eric Cantona was also voted greatest striker. An enigma with wonderful quotes and shocking moments in his career (yes, THAT one at Crystal Palace), Cantona is still greatly admired by United fans and neutrals alike.

AND THE MANAGER:

Sir Alex Ferguson has won everything. Countless league titles, FA Cups, League Cups, European Cups, Club World Cup.. (i think you get it). 1999 was the highlight of Fergie's career as he lead Man United to their first Treble ever.

Blast from the Past: Paul Scholes

Not much has changed, has it???

Another Blast from the Past: Yup, who could forget THAT smacker after Scholes' wonder goal at Eastlands in a Manchester derby.

Scholes as a young kid from Republik of Mancunia

Zizou really, really, REALLY Loves Paul Scholes

Zidane on Scholes:

“Paul Scholes is still in a class of his own. He’s almost untouchable in what he does.

“I never tire of watching him play. You rarely come across the complete footballer, but Scholes is as close to it as you can get.

“One of my regrets is that the opportunity to play alongside him never presented itself during my career.”

Who wouldn't want to see Zidane and Scholes in the same central midfield???

I sense our Zizou has a man crush on Scholes...He faces some tough competition since Gary Neville give THAT smacker after our beloved ginger player scored a last gasp goal against Manchester City.

Barclays Premier League's Shot of the Season Shortlist

The pictures are BPL's Shot of the Season's shortlist. The Barclays Shot of the Season will be decided from the best single image submitted by each photographer. The winner will also receive a Barclays Award together with £5,000 of photographic equipment.

The judging panel includes Barclays Sponsorship Director Matt Appleby, Chairman of the Football Writers Association Steve Bates, Sky Sports Commentator Martin Tyler, and last year's winner Tom Jenkins.

Didier Drogba of Chelsea controls the ball in a match against Stoke City (Andy Hooper, Daily Mail)

Sundferland striker Darren Bent's shot deflects off a beachball and past Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina (Mike Hewitt, Getty Images)

Fans surround Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard after the last match of the season against Hull City (Craig Brough, Action Images)

Danny Rose scores a spectacular volley against Arsenal (Andy Hooper, Daily Mail)
Manchester United's Gary Neville and Paul Scholes embrace in the Manchester derby (Paul Thomas, Action Images)
Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen in a snowstorm against Blackburn Rovers (Lee Smith, Action Images)
Jimmy Bullard celebrates a goal for Hull City against Manchester City (Mark Robinson, The Sun)
Boaz Myhill pulls off a save for Hull City against Chelsea (Robert Noyes, Freelance)
Avram Grant looks forlorn as his Portsmouth team face Manchester United (Robin Jones, Freelance)
Everton's Steven Pienaar gestures in the derby against Liverpool (Gareth Jones, Liverpool Echo)

Manchester United Train Ahead Of Bayern Munich

Nemanja Vidic heads the ball which he was really good at against Bolton

Youngsters Macheda (2nd from left) and De Laet (4th from left) were also part of the 23 man squad that flew out to Germany.

Giggsy, Scholesy and Neville were all there during United's Champions League Final triumph over Bayern Munich.

"4 goals, I promise". Maybe Wayne is promising the gaffer he would repeat his demolition of Hull City during their recent form.

Is he laughing at the ball?

Nice hairstyle, Berba.

pictures from Manutd.com and daylife

David Beckham's Return to Old Trafford

David Beckham with best friend Gary Neville. They're so close that Becks can trust Neville with Posh naked! Wow!

Becks shares a joke with United Academy classmate of 92' after the final whistle.

Becks picking the "Green and Gold" scarf to show his support to the fans' campaign.

Becks shows his true colours to fans. He loves us and We LOVE YOU 2!

The game was such huge deal even Gerard Butler had to go to Old Trafford by Helicopter!