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Selected Soliloquies from The Tragical History of King Fergie, Part 1; or, The Matter of Wiley

The Run of Play - Soccer in Style 14 November @ 08:37 AM EST

Not all the water in the rough rude sea
Can wash the balm off from an anointed Scot;
The breath of worldly men cannot depose
The manager elected by the Lord:
For every FA official Griffiths hath urg'd
To impose cruel fines against our parka'd self,
God for His Fergie hath in heavenly pay
A glorious angel: then, if angels fight,
Commissioners must fall, for heaven still guards the right.

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Lethal Bizzle, Rio Ferdinand, A Barber and a Bottle of Cristal

The Offside Rules 04 November @ 01:42 PM EST
Y'all mess with Lethal Bizzle? He's kinda nice in that Dizzee Rascal/Akala/Wiley U.K. Hip Hop-Grime way. If you have the inclination check out the video for his re-rub of The Clash's cover of Eddie Grant's "Police on my Back". And if you have the time see what he has to say about how he met footie star/film producer/publisher/cornrow enthusiast Rio Ferdinand. Click to continue reading...

RoM Reads

Republik Of Mancunia 18 October @ 04:19 AM EST

The Daily Mail is still talking about Fergie's comments about Wiley.

ManUtd24 gives a scout Steven Defour.

The Evening News gives player ratings for yesterday's victory.

F365 reviews the latest Cantona book which RoM gave a copy of away a few weeks ago.

Sadly, the Liverpool beach set is sold out.

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Has Ferguson over stepped the mark with Wiley dig?

Soccer City FC 08 October @ 05:12 AM EST
He is the master of the mind games. He has used the power of the press to manipulate a plethora of situations back into his favour. But after his latest attempt to cover up his sides failings, has he gone too far.
For those who have not yet heard, here is what Ferguson said in the aftermath of United's last gasp 2-2 draw with Sunderland:
"He didn't add any time on for the goal we scored. Click to continue reading...

RoM Reads

Republik Of Mancunia 07 October @ 02:45 AM EST

The Mirror supports Dimitar Berbatov.

The Times looks at the best United-Arsenal XI.

The Guardian isn't impressed with the top four.

Studs Up explores Ferguson's comments about Wiley.

"RoM Reads" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia. Click to continue reading...

Are Fergie's Pants About To Fall Down?

For Girls Who Can't Do Football 06 October @ 03:00 PM EST
Has Fergie finally run out of elastic?
Has the end of the time when no-one dare utter a word against him finally come?
It's probably too early to say yet but it is interesting that there is increasing momentum in statements made publicly by former referee Graham Poll.
It started back in January with Rafa's rant. Click to continue reading...