United thread 2012/13 (inc merged IPO thread)

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Re: How many songs do the rags have about us?

In fairness, they haven't sung ''35 years, 35 years, 35 years, 35 years..........'' for a long time now.........

 

[Anonymous]

Re: How many songs do the rags have about us?

Probably more than they have about themselves. Didn't they famously sing an anti-City song in the first minute of a Champions league final? Strangely as well, there are more songs about us then their deadliest rivals Liverpool.

Like the Stockport pisstakes, the 'Your 'tache is trendy' song is just made up bollocks. The only 'tache I have seen at a match in years is this joker!

Bloke with the radio. "They've scored". Gif of the century.

Love each of the nods.

Nod 1: Aguero
Nod 2: Balotelli
Nod 3: Aguerrrrooooooooooooooooooooo......
"They've scored"

 

[zeven]

Old Trafford host rats. Finally proved

Manchester United smell a rat as Premier League faces hygiene checks
• Rodents found at Old Trafford
• Out of date turkey nearly served at Chelsea
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Tom Bryant
guardian.co.uk, Monday 14 January 2013 16.49 GMT

The presence of rodents was found at Old Trafford, as health inspectors unveiled hygiene standards around the Premier League. Photograph: Phil Noble/PA
Football conspiracy theorists have long been able to smell a rat in even the most minor of incidents on the pitch, but those at Old Trafford might have more grounds than most after health inspectors reported the presence of rodents at the stadium.

An inspection of Manchester United's stadium revealed "mouse activity" which the club were advised to monitor, alongside a broken tap and flaking pipework, according to a report by fcbusiness. In response to the report, available through a Freedom of Information request, Manchester United said they had a "robust pest control system".

Meanwhile Reading risked getting entangled in a mess after food inspectors found cobwebs and dead insects in a drinks area.

The inspectors uncovered a host dubious hygiene practises in a number of other Premier League grounds, with Swansea criticised for serving pink chicken, leaving open a packet of ham in a kitchen and letting pate go off.

Chelsea were warned about a serious contravention of hygiene laws when they nearly served out of date "cooked turkey saddles". Poor labelling of meat pies earned the Stamford Bridge club a further reprimand, though a later inspection noted that their hygiene standards had improved to become generally excellent.

Fulham were ticked off about bread rolls being left under a wash basin, a rusty pair of scissors and a hole in the wall that might give access to pests. Southampton and Stoke City were told to tidy up, and Aston Villa, Wigan, QPR and West Ham were all also guilty of minor infringements.

But for the league's cleanest clubs, look no further than Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton, Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle and Sunderland. All of the above – generally rivals on the pitch – were equals in the keeping things tidy department

I know, i know, old news..

 

[Ancient Citizen]

Re: How many songs do the rags have about us?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K0RHSBahqg[/youtube]

And to think some people want to repeal the abortion laws.

 

[Viva Rivaldo]

Wahaha deal announced

Spoiler

Manchester United has today announced a new sponsorship with Chinese soft drinks manufacturer Wahaha.

The new three-year deal will see the popular drinks brand become the club’s first official soft drinks partner in China.

Wahaha has been the largest beverage producer in China for the past 11 years, with branded products including milk drinks, soft drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, bottled tea, fruit juice, porridges and yoghurt beverages.

Founded in 1987, the company’s founder and CEO, Mr Zong Qinghou, led the celebrations for Wahaha’s 25th anniversary in Hangzhou at the opening of the group’s new shopping mall, just a year after United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated his own 25th anniversary at the helm of the club.

With 108million followers in China, United's latest commercial partnership to be announced this season will enable the club to engage with the country’s growing fan base.

The Reds' commercial director, Richard Arnold, said:

"This is the club’s first sponsorship of its kind in China and we are delighted to be able to work with a company which, like Manchester United, is dedicated to innovation and leadership in its field. Wahaha is one of the most iconic brands in China and one that has come to symbolise the dynamism and strength of the modern Chinese economy. What better way to endorse this modern-day success story than to partner with the number one club in the world’s biggest sport?

"Manchester United has a long association with China, visiting 11 times to play friendly matches. The first time was in 1975 and the most recent visit in August last year. Sir Alex and his team were overwhelmed with the welcome they received from fans who packed the stadium in Shanghai. This new collaboration between United and Wahaha will enable us to engage with our local followers all year round through great products and activities."

Wahaha chief executive officer Zong Qinghou said:

"The partnership between China's largest beverage company and the world's top English football club is an inspiring and huge development for Wahaha. This year is a milestone year for the company. The announcement of partnering with Manchester United represents a perfect opening paragraph in the next chapter of our history."

Why? Because fuck you, that's why.

 

[jrb]

Added to the above.

North West Business Desk.

MANCHESTER United has announced two commercial deals in China, including its first financial services sponsorship.

It has agreed a three year link-up with China Construction Bank. As part of the deal China Construction Bank will hold the rights exclusively to produce the official Manchester United branded credit card in mainland China.

CCB will be marketing the Manchester United Credit Card to its almost 102 million personal banking customers.

Manchester United commercial director, Richard Arnold, said: "Manchester United has a huge following in China of 108 million. We know from our visits there, including to Shanghai last summer, that our Chinese followers have always been among the most supportive.

"As China’s fiscal and industrial strength continues to grow, it is establishing itself as a leader in the global economy and the place for businesses to invest. In 80 major cities in China CCB have almost 60% of all branches, making them the ideal partner to connect with our fans.

“Together with our TV and mobile partners, financial services products give us tangible ways of providing real benefits to our fans that enable them to establish a closer relationship with their favourite team.”

As one of the big four banks in China, CCB employs over 320,000 employees and has almost 14,000 domestic branches.

In a separate move, the club has agreed a new three-year sponsorship with Chinese soft drinks manufacturer Wahaha.

The deal will see the popular drinks brand become the club’s first Official Soft Drinks Partner in China.

Wahaha has been the largest beverage producer in China for the past 11 years, with branded products including milk drinks, soft drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, bottled tea, fruit juice, porridges and yoghurt beverages.

Mr Arnold said: "Wahaha is one of the most iconic brands in China and one that has come to symbolise the dynamism and strength of the modern Chinese economy."

Zong Qinghou, chief executive of Wahaha said: "‘The partnership between China's largest beverage company and the world's top English football club is an inspiring and huge development for Wahaha."

So what's going on?

Maths isn't my greatest point, but that's roughly 10-12 sponsorship deals signed in the last Year or so, outisde the major ones.

Either United are maximising the brand name, or they are in a real financial mess and are prepared to sell their soul to any taker.

In the meantime City have probably signed two or three similar sponsorship deals at the most.(I stand corrected)

 

[Sigh]

108 million.

lol

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

Kinda defeats the fucking object Patrice lad.

True! They are so gobby, they never stop talking about us..obsessed

It's a sign they are pretty much shit scared of a repeat of last season.

exactly.... patrice should be more worried about butner and baconchops public desire to sign ashley cole! they may rot from within.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Re: How many songs do the rags have about us?

We have loads more about them. Just because 18/20 are politically incorrect and therefore only heard in Mary d's they are still songs all the same.

 

[JM Mcr]

I got a letter at work this week saying I can bring a group of kids for reduced prices to the West Ham game, safe to say it went in the bin, along with all the others they send for the 'smaller' cup games.

What a total bunch of cunts - offering discounted tickets to local kids........that club really is demonic!!!??