Antonio Valencia has sung the praises of Sir Alex Ferguson, who signed him from Wigan in 2009, and claimed United need to beat Swansea today to do him justice.
"I never thought this moment would arrive. It never seemed real to me that Sir Alex would actually leave," said Valencia. "It's going to be a very emotional day and the boss will merit every cheer from the fans.
Someone, naming no names, wrote this about Antonio Valencia in April 2012:
They tell you that football is a game played by eleven, not one, but what is this sport, like the chocolate selection box you feel guilty for constantly treating yourself to, if you haven't got your favourites?
1. When you go behind twice in a game you can't be too disappointed when you leave with a draw. United weren't good enough to take all three points and as frustrating as that may be we should be content enough with taking something out of the game. City drew 0-0 there and Chelsea lost 3-1 so we can't be too downbeat about it.
United take on Newcastle in the League Cup tonight with the expectation of giving some of our youngsters a go whilst also ensuring we progress to the next round. Whilst the League Cup is regarded as our last priority, we've won it more than any other club in recent years and historically only Liverpool and Aston Villa have won it more times than us.
Manchester City kept their slim chances of catching Manchester United alive as they narrowed the gap by two points to 13 on a night when Chelsea boosted their UEFA Champions League hopes with a win at Fulham.
The leaders elect where in London where they twice had come from behind to draw 2-2 at West Ham.
Sir Alex Ferguson manager of Manchester United-Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Sir Alex Ferguson was quite critical of his team's performance after their disappointing loss to Chelsea in their FA Cup quarterfinal replay this past Monday.
The replay of the 2-2 draw in March, ended 1-0 in favor of the Blues after a strike from Chelsea's Demba Ba beat United keeper David De Gea in the second half of the match.
Antonio Valencia has hailed the attitude of this current United team and reckons the ability to bounce back from defeat is what keeps them successful.
"I think that this attitude, concentration and mental strength are down to the manager and every day that he's there," he said. "Win or lose, you are in the next day, and you train every day and you want to win every day.
Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
After an amazing first leg at the Bernabeu, the time has come to decide who moves on to the next round of the Champions League. Old Trafford will host the game, which will mimic the atmosphere of a European final even if staged at the round of 16.
Since Roberto Martinez took over the reins at Wigan Athletic in 2009, there has always been one stand-out performer who leads from the front, keeps the team up and consequently leaves for a bigger club.
Before Roberto Martinez's new side kicked a ball, he had to find a man to replace the hugely influential Antonio Valencia who joined Manchester United for around £16 million, after rejecting the chance to join Real Madrid in January.
Antonio Valencia/Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Every week, Joe Tansey will take a look at how injuries to key players will affect each English Premier League club.
This week, Manchester United and Manchester Cityreceivebad news ahead of their weekend clashes, while one of Everton's top players faces a late fitness test.
Nemanja Vidic of Manchester United (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Goalkeeper controversies have been one of the themes of the Premier League season so far.
Andre Villas-Boas having to decide between Hugo Lloris or Brad Friedel at Tottenham Hotspur, Sir Alex Ferguson alternating David de Gea and Anders Lindegaard at Manchester United.
Two clubs at opposite ends of the table square off Saturday as 19th place Reading host league leading Manchester United at the Madejski Stadium.
Coming off a crushing midweek defeat at Aston Villa, Reading will be looking for a rare result in their quest to stay out of relegation, while United will want three points to stay at the top of the table.
It's no secret. The number 7 jersey at Manchester United has been worn by many heroes, many legends. George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo being the best examples of the past four decades of legendary number sevens, but since Ronaldo's departure, a natural phenomenon has yet to emerge as the bearer of the legendary shirt.
Chelsea 2-3 Manchester United Premier League 28th October 2012
Bloody hell what a game! This clash of two of the Premier League's really big guns produced a load of goals, cards and talking points as United came out on top, albeit after some dodgy refereeing.
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has strongly accused Premier League officials of negligence and double standards, insisting that the decisions that went against his team in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United were purely based on reputation.
Following the controversial match at Anfield, manager Brendan Rodgers and captain Steven Gerrard opined that Luis Suarez was legitimately denied a penalty claim despite being brought down by Jonny Evans due to the Uruguayan's reputation of going down inside the box rather easily.
Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson is adamant that he did not make any contact with Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia as the Ecuador international went down to get a late penalty in Sunday's match between the two rival teams at Anfield.
With the score tied at 1-1, Valencia broke free on a quick counter-attack but Johnson appeared to have made a brilliant recovery back inside the box.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has made it known that poor officiating cost his spirited side a harsh defeat against bitter rivals Manchester United yesterday, asserting that Antonio Valencia and Jonny Evans rode their luck at Anfield.
The Reds lost Jonjo Shelvey to a red card that some have described too harsh but even with a man down, they took a well-deserved lead through skipper Steven Gerrard's stunning volley early in the second half.
There were many comments from Liverpool fans that Mark Halsey has gifted United the three points when he gave United a penalty. However replays and other referees agree that Halsey decision was...
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Ashley Young believes that his Manchester United teammate Antonio Valencia is the closest one can get to becoming a complete footballer, praising the Ecuador international's intelligence, discipline, and professionalism. Valencia, 27, was voted as United's Player of the Year last season and Young feels that the winger's success can be attributed to a rare combination [.
Antonio Valencia has again expressed his delight at being made Manchester United's number 7
after Michael Owen was released this summer.
"I'm excited to be wearing the no.7 shirt in the coming season," he told the official
site. "It's a number I really respect because so many great players have worn the shirt and
made history for Manchester United in it.
Antonio Valencia has again expressed his delight at being made Manchester United's number 7
after Michael Owen was released this summer.
"I'm excited to be wearing the no.7 shirt in the coming season," he told the official
site. "It's a number I really respect because so many great players have worn the shirt and
made history for Manchester United in it.
April is considered by many to be the craziest month of the year as the weather is unstable and
subject to swift and sudden changes. Unfortunately for Manchester United, this year madness
characterized April not just in meteorological terms, but also in footballing ones as the Reds
opened up a seemingly unbridgeable eight-point lead before [.
This season has been a disappointing one for our wingers with Nani, Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young all struggling for fitness and good form. Last season Valencia was voted player of the season by his team mates and the fans, whilst Nani was voted player of the season by his team mates the year before, yet neither have set the world alight this season.
Ashley Young has sung the praises of our latest number 7, Antonio Valencia, after he won the Fans' and Players' Player of the Season in 2011-2012. Young thinks that Valencia, who doesn't have an agent, has it all and deserves all the praise that comes his way. "Last season he had everything," he told Inside [.
Glen Johnson called Antonio Valencia a "cheat" today after he earned the winning penalty for Manchester United in our 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday.
"It's so frustrating because I've not touched him. It's cheating at the end of the day. You don't expect people to do that. This is one of the best leagues in the world and you've got people doing that.
Last year Antonio Valencia parted company with his agent as he didn't believe he needed one anymore. Having agreed a long term contract with the club he didn't see the purpose of having an agent.
"I do not want to move from Manchester I am very happy and so I separated from Diego (Herrera).
Vurnon Anita had another good game yesterday for Newcastle, especially in the first half in which we were leading the game at Old Trafford by 2-1 at the break, but then late in the game the Dutch maestro was stretchered off with an ankle injury, after a badly timed sliding tackle from Antonio Valencia [.
An account on Instagram that claims to belong to Antonio Valencia has hinted that he may make a surprise return to our starting XI today after Sir Alex Ferguson ruled him out yesterday.
bwin specials Fergie to tap his watch in second half injury time (90 mins or later) – Yes: Evens Man Utd to score in injury time – Yes: 5/1 Tevez to be sent off – Yes: 10/1 RVP to score more goals than Aguero – Yes: Evens Rooney to score more goals than Tevez – Yes: 11/10
Having been sent off in injury-time for Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, Antonio Valencia went as far as calling the referee a clown and if that wasn't bad enough the United winger arrived back in Manchester minus his Digital Camera, for which he blamed Ecudorian bag handlers for the theft tweeting: "Yes, [.
Antonio Valencia has given his reaction to being given the #7 shirt for next season, following
on in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, Eric Cantona and George Best.
"I take the shirt with pride, but also with humility," said Valencia. "The number 7
is very special. In recent years, few players have worn it.
Antonio Valencia was in Honduras last week helping former Wigan team mate, Wilson Palacios, with
the opening of a sports complex, along with Maynor Figueroa.
"He had two years at Wigan when we arrived," said Palacios. "We have a very good
relationship with Figueroa. He is a good friend and supported us when we were new, so I invited him
to thank him.
Antonio Valencia won a clean sweep of prizes at the club's awards last night. His team mates and
the fans voted him the player of the season, whilst his goal against Blackburn was voted goal of
the season.
Valencia joined the season late, missing out on the pre-season, when recovering from his
injury.
