Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Patrice Evra

And Domenech Calls Up…You’ll Never Guess

2008-11-18T21:04:12+00:00

I don't know why I'm surprised by these Raymond Domenech decisions anymore.

Actually, come to think of it, I'm not surprised by these Raymond Domenech decisions anymore.

Raymond lost a DM, a center/leftback, and a rightback this week to injury Lassana Diarra, Julien Escudé and Bakary Sagna.

WINNER: Sing A Song For The Unsung

2008-10-31T11:00:25+00:00

Finally, the moment you've all been waiting for... the announcement of who's won the RoM competition for inventing a chant. Cheers to all of you that entered. I have sent the winning chant Pete Boyle's way to see what he makes of it. The winner receives any t-shirt design they wish from MancuniaMerchandise.

Another Finalist… Left Back Pat

2008-10-30T08:00:27+00:00

After yesterday's video, here's another finalist for the "Sing a Song for the Unsung" for you to check out. "Another Finalist... Left Back Pat" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

United Need To Show Up For Longer Than 45 Minutes

2008-10-27T10:17:08+00:00

Things just aren't going our way at the moment. Whatever the reason, our players haven't quite clicked yet. Has the inclusion of Dimitar Berbatov upset the rhythm? Is Ronaldo's form following months of no football effecting the team? Just how badly is the absence of our three first choice midfielders hindering us?

Getting Silly Now… Evra’s Chelsea Racism Case Delayed

2008-10-03T10:00:26+00:00

"There are three sides to every story. Yours, Mine and the cold, hard truth." It wasn't long after the publication of the pictures of Patrice's Evra's bust up with Chelsea groundsman, Sam Bethell, that stories emerged explaining the incident to be one of a racist nature. Whilst Bethell insisted it was "handbags", both Carlos Tevez and Gerard [.

No Excuse for Attack of Manchester United Team Bus

2008-09-22T17:11:00+00:00

Shortly after Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Chelsea yesterday, their team bus was attacked by an as-of-yet unknown assailant, who cracked the bus' front windshield (as pictured here) with a thrown bottle. No one was hurt, and United continued their short trip across London to the train station and following trip back to Manchester.

Kalou Keeps Chelsea Streak Intact Against Manchester United

2008-09-22T05:08:43+00:00

Salomon Kalou's header ten minutes from time cancels out Ji-Sung Park's opener and preserves Chelsea's unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea and Manchester United ends honors even at 1-1.Unlike the Liverpool/Manchester United clash last weekend, this was more typical big four fare. The game wasn't pretty by any means, plenty physical and full of [.

Kalou Keeps Chelsea Streak Intact Against Manchester United

2008-09-22T04:57:00+00:00

Salomon Kalou's header ten minutes from time cancels out Ji-Sung Park's opener and preserves Chelsea's unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea and Manchester United ends honors even at 1-1.

Unlike the Liverpool/Manchester United clash last weekend, this was more typical big four fare. The game wasn't pretty by any means, plenty physical and full of controversy.

Manchester United so close

2008-09-21T20:52:52+00:00

United took the lead after 18 minutes through Park, who finished from close range after Petr Cech saved a low drive from Dimitar Berbatov following excellent work by Patrice Evra. Chelsea drew level when substitute Kalou rose unmarked in the visiting penalty area to head home a John Obi Mikel free-kick with 10 minutes remaining.

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Get Ready For Battle Of The Bridge

2008-09-20T20:42:32+00:00

The last two times Chelsea played Manchester United, nothing much happened. Other than one of the most exciting finales in Champions League history and a Premier League firestarter at Stamford Bridge that included a fight between the groundsman and Patrice Evra, and a penalty four minutes from time to win it for Chelsea 2-1.

Evra: Easy To Win, Hard To Retain

2008-09-18T11:00:53+00:00

Manchester United players seem up for the challenge of retaining the Champions League crown, something no other team has yet managed. The defence of the trophy started fairly slowly last night, with a 0-0 draw to Villarreal at home, however Patrice Evra believes we've got it in us to rise to the challenge.

Premier League - Week Four

2008-09-16T18:51:19+00:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 Man United
The big match of the weekend was undoubtedly Liverpool against Manchester United, and for a change, the Reds had the upper hand. But it didn't look like it would go that way early on. Carlos Tevez put United into the lead in the third minute, sliding the ball home from a nice pull back from the newly signed Dimitar Berbatov.

Defender reveals why he QUIT United for Arsenal

2008-09-15T17:41:24+00:00

Mikael Silvestre has revealed the chance to play first-team football was the main driving force behind him trading Old Trafford for the Emirates. The French defender had struggled to infiltrate the central defensive pairing of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, while Patrice Evra has made the left-back slot his own, leaving him little choice but to [.

What A Surprise… Chelsea Groundsman Found Guilty Of Racism

2008-09-11T10:35:26+00:00

As was said on RoM, there was little doubt that Sam Bethell, the Chelsea groundsman who fought with Patrice Evra following our defeat at Stamford Bridge last season, had been guilty of a racist attack. Whilst Chelsea pleaded innocence, not much was made of the fact by claiming Bethell had done no wrong, the blues were [.

Domenech Hands Clichy France Start

2008-09-10T16:32:40+00:00

France coach Raymond Domenech has handed Arsenal left back Gael Clichy his first senior start in les Bleus' World Cup Qualifier against Serbia this evening. The 23-year-old was on the bench for Austria's 3-1 mauling of Domenech's men last Wednesday, but after Man United fullback Patrice Evra's abysmall peformance, Clichy finally gets his well deserved start.

France News: Abidal, Clichy, Gourcuff Starting?!?!? (Leave Game-Time Comments Here)

2008-09-10T15:52:13+00:00

L'Equipe is saying that Philippe Mexès, Patrice Evra and Samir Nasri are out, to be replaced by Eric Abidal, Gaël Clichy, and Yoann Gourcuff.

Yeah, I know. Me too.

On the plus side, it looks like Eric Abidal may get the opportunity to redeem himself as a central defender!

Evra: I Did What I Had To For Heinze’s Place

2008-09-05T17:01:44+00:00

It's hard to think back to the time when Gabriel Heinze was a greatly loved member of our squad. He was a ferocious player who never shied away from tackles and loved to get stuck in. "ARGENTINA!" was the chant that would go around Old Trafford every time he put the ball, and the man, [...]

The List for France’s WC Qualifiers

2008-08-28T17:22:11+00:00

Here's the list for our World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Austria. These games make me nervous. After watching Austria in Euros, I'm thinking that they especially are underrated and could deliver a shock. (Like they did in that friendly with Italy last week. As my co-blogger Chris said, they scored four goals!

Premier League Team of the Week

2008-08-27T00:55:26+00:00

Soccerword's Premiership Team of the Week - 02

Goolkeeper: Shay Given (Newcastle)

Defenders: Brede Hangeland (Fulham), Patrice Evra (Man United), John Pantsil (Fulham), Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Deco (Chelsea), Elano (Man City), Liam Lawrence (Sunderland)

Forwards: Djibril Cisse (Sunderland), Yakubu (Everton)

United's slick passing machine simply too good for Pompey...

2008-08-26T09:23:00+00:00

Predictably, much has been made of the Reds lack of a cutting edge up front without an obvious out and out striker available to Fergie. But on the evidence of the Champions performance against Portsmouth on Monday night there's little worry about, with Rooney and in particular Carlos Tevez looking razor sharp.

Manchester United defeat Portsmouth

2008-08-26T00:11:49+00:00

Manchester United secured their first Premier League win of the season with a majestic performance as they outclassed a toilsome Portsmouth side to win 1-0 at Fratton Park. The goal came just after the half hour mark. Slick one touch passing found Carlos Tevez with time and space to pick out the marauding Patrice Evra in [.

Berbatov The Key For Maintaining Early Pace

2008-08-25T10:30:00+00:00

As Deco's superbly executed free-kick flew into the top corner of the Wigan net on Sunday afternoon, a few more anxious thoughts would have crept into the minds of most Manchester United fans. Following Chelsea's comprehensive demolition of Portsmouth last weekend, it's clear to see that Scolari's side are out to put the ghosts of last season to rest, by any means necessary.

Vidic: Paddy And I Laugh At Disastrous Derby Debut

2008-08-21T17:19:45+00:00

As Robbie Fowler flashed his five flabby digits in the direction of the United section after scoring the third goal, it was a clear this was going to be a day better off forgotten for our fans. Patrice Evra was making his debut for United that day and was completely bossed at the back by Trevor [...]

Gunners Sign Silvestre

2008-08-20T23:09:00+00:00

Arsenal today signed French full-back Mikel Silvestre from title rivals Manchester United. The injury-plagued 31 year old will sign for the Gunners on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee, although national reports suggest the move was a free transfer.

Silvestre promises to bring a wealth of experience and maturity to what is a tender Emirates dressing room, which is though to be the thinking behind the transfer.

Arsenal sign French defender Mikael Silvestre

2008-08-20T20:00:00+00:00

Arsenal have signed French defender Mikael Silvestre from Manchester United. Patrice Evra, another Frenchman, took over the leftback spot from Silvestre at United, although Evra didn't initially displace him. Silvestre hit a good run of form right when Evra came in, and Evra couldn't get a game for a while.

Top Left-Back in the Premier League

2008-08-18T21:46:00+00:00

Who is the top left-back in the Premier League? Here are statistics from the four standout left-backs of 2007/08. They should come as no surprise to our readers. Clichy, Cole and Evra have cemented themselves as among the best players in their position in the world, while Warnock has grown in his ability and is finally starting to become recognized as a competent player.

Call Ups for Sweden-France

2008-08-12T14:28:01+00:00

Les Bleus will be traveling to Sweden for a friendly on August 20th, a game which will hopefully get the team ready for the World Cup qualifiers that will be starting soon.

There a lot of old faces on the squad, but there are also some players missing, including Franck Ribery and Francois Clerc, who are out injured, and Samir Nasri and Eric Abidal, who were dropped entirely.

Community Shield Preview: Manchester United v Portsmouth

2008-08-07T14:00:00+00:00

Sunday, August 10th, 2008
15:00 GMT, 10:00 EST
Wembley Stadium

Every year the English top flight season kicks off with the Community Shield. While the competition has no real bearing on anything, it's a celebration of football; the English league champion faces off against the FA Cup winner from the previous season.

Community Shield Preview: Manchester United v Portsmouth

2008-08-07T14:00:00+00:00

Manchester United v Portsmouth
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
15:00 GMT, 10:00 EST
Wembley Stadium

Every year the English top flight season kicks off with the Community Shield. While the competition has no real bearing on anything, it's a celebration of football; the English league champion faces off against the FA Cup winner from the previous season.

United look set to play to Samba beat with Brazilians looking good......

2008-08-05T06:30:00+00:00

Pre-season games can often look like an exercise in going through the motions in preparation for the real thing, and with United failing to sign any big names this summer many supporters will no doubt be slightly frustrated at the club's inability to find a new striker.

It does seem a bit ridiculous that Fergie hasn't been able to get his man thus far given the success of last season and money in the bank.