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Re: OLD TRAFFORD - The Theatre of Dreams
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13-11-2009, 08:48 PM | #22 | |
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Dimana ada kemauan dan kerja keras disitu ada hasil. Mudah-mudahan tidak cuma dancoloveunited dan keluarganya yang bisa berkunjung ke Old Trafford, tapi semua pecinta MU di Indonesia. Impossible is nothing !!! |
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13-11-2009, 09:52 PM | #23 | |
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13/11/2009 09:00, Steve Bartram
OT100 #2: FA Cup final The OT100 list continues with 1911's FA Cup Final replay between Bradford City and Newcastle United - the first time the final of England's leading cup competition came to M16... The Background: In the days before the construction of Wembley, the FA held its showpiece final at Crystal Palace. Reigning cup holders Newcastle took on Bradford in London, but could only muster a goalless draw. Four days later, the sides reconvened at Old Trafford, where a crowd of 58,000 were shoehorned in for an evening of much graft, but little guile. The Occasion: Bradford captain Jimmy Speirs headed the only goal of the game after 15 minutes - while thousands of fans were still queuing outside - to seal City's one and only major honour. Fittingly, the brand new trophy he clutched at full-time had been crafted in Bradford by renowned jeweller Messrs Fattorini and Sons. The Aftermath: The FA were so impressed by the smooth nature of Old Trafford's staging, that United were approached to host another final four years later. Quote:
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15-11-2009, 09:08 PM | #24 | |
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14/11/2009 09:00 - ManUtd, Steve Bartram
OT100 #3: Khaki Cup Final Soldiers, some sporting war wounds, swell the attendance at Old Trafford Amid controversy over the continuation of football during the First World War, Old Trafford played host to the 1915 FA Cup Final between Sheffield United and Chelsea... The background: Four years after hosting the FA Cup Final replay, OT was chosen as the venue for the Final itself. The matchday programme, produced by United, trumpeted: "The home of Manchester United (is) a splendidly equipped and commodious enclosure." A huge proportion of the near-50,000 attendance was made up by the armed forces, leading for the game to be subsequently dubbed 'The Khaki Cup Final'. The occasion: Sheffield United were the overwhelming pre-match favourites, and dominated proceedings before taking the lead through James Simmons on the stroke of half-time. Late goals from Stanley Fazackerley and Joseph Kitchen sealed a deserved victory for the Blades - their third victory in the competition. The aftermath: Upon presenting the trophy, the Earl of Derby urged all supporters present that they needed to join together and play "a sterner game for England," in reference to the ongoing First World War. Shortly after the 1915 final, the FA Cup and Football League were both suspended until 1919, after the war had finished. Quote:
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“Let’s not underestimate the other teams. They are very good teams and there are a lot of games to play before the end of the season. We’re in a good position. But that means nothing if you don’t win the next game.” - Dimitar Berbatov
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15-11-2009, 09:15 PM | #25 |
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“Let’s not underestimate the other teams. They are very good teams and there are a lot of games to play before the end of the season. We’re in a good position. But that means nothing if you don’t win the next game.” - Dimitar Berbatov
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15-11-2009, 09:20 PM | #26 |
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“Let’s not underestimate the other teams. They are very good teams and there are a lot of games to play before the end of the season. We’re in a good position. But that means nothing if you don’t win the next game.” - Dimitar Berbatov
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15-11-2009, 09:29 PM | #27 | |
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15/11/2009 09:00 - ManUtd.com, Steve Bartram
OT100 #4: Bye bye, Billy Ryan Giggs may have fall into the bracket of a veteran Welsh winger, but Giggsy looks just a young pup when compared to one of his forebears; the charismatic Billy Meredith... The Background: Billy Meredith was one of football's first showmen. A former pit pony driver, the toothpick-chewing, tobacco-spitting Welshman joined Manchester City in 1892 and had a distinguished decade with the Blues. He left disgraced and banned for 18 months, however, amid allegations of bribing Aston Villa's Alex Leake to throw a game, and crossed to Old Trafford in May 1906. Meredith, a tricky, two-footed outside forward, quickly won the favouritism of the United support. His showmanship continued, with an especially eye-catching knack of lobbing penalties. He went on to make 335 appearances for the Reds in a legendary career which finally ended in May 1921. The Occasion: With United marooned in mid-table, a paltry crowd of just 10,000 made it to M16 to see the Reds take on Derby County, unaware that it would be Meredith's final appearance. United did thanks to goals from Joe Spence (2) and George Sapsford, but Meredith, even playing with his customary toothpick in his mouth, but couldn't find a goal to round off the occasion. The Aftermath: Even at 46, Meredith's career wasn't finished. He returned to City for another three seasons, and retired just shy of his 50th birthday, after the Blues' FA Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle United. Quote:
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“Let’s not underestimate the other teams. They are very good teams and there are a lot of games to play before the end of the season. We’re in a good position. But that means nothing if you don’t win the next game.” - Dimitar Berbatov
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17-11-2009, 07:18 AM | #28 | |
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16/11/2009 09:00 - ManUtd.com, Steve Bartram
OT100 #5: Pape switches sides One of the most bizarre transfer tales in United's history came in 1925, when Albert Pape arrived at Old Trafford as an opposition player, but lined up for the Reds... The Background: The sale of Bill Henderson left United short on strikers ahead of the visit of Clapton Orient (latterly Leyton Orient). Before the visitors left London for Manchester, the two clubs agreed that Orient striker Albert Pape could sign for United. The Football Association quickly ratified the deal as Pape travelled north with his soon-to-be-former team-mates. The Occasion: Even though Pape had been named in the visitors' starting line-up, he donned the United strip. Not only did the Reds win, but Pape had the last laugh against his former club by getting on the scoresheet in a 4-2 triumph. The Aftermath: Pape's United career spanned a mere 18 games and yielded five goals. Having played his part in the Reds' promotion from Division Two, he made only three appearances in Division One and was sold to Fulham. The two sides met just five months later in the FA Cup. Again, Pape haunted his former employers with a goal, but United won through 2-1. Quote:
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“Let’s not underestimate the other teams. They are very good teams and there are a lot of games to play before the end of the season. We’re in a good position. But that means nothing if you don’t win the next game.” - Dimitar Berbatov
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18-11-2009, 06:15 AM | #29 | |
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17/11/2009 09:00 - ManUtd.com, Steve Bartram
OT100 #6: Going global Well established as one of England's premier football venues after 16 years as United's home, Old Trafford was chosen to host its first international... The Background: The Football Association had been suitably impressed by the smooth running of the 1911 FA Cup Final replay and the 1915 Final proper in M16. Thus, when Wembley drew a poor crowd for the 1924 British Home Championship clash between England and Scotland, Old Trafford was quickly enlisted as an alternative international venue when the teams met at the 1926 Championship. The Occasion: England were struggling with a point from two games, while Scotland were already assured of the title after hammering Wales (3-0) and Ireland (4-0) in their opening two games. The typically fiery encounter went with form, as Alec Jackson's early strike gave the Scots a comfortable victory and banished England to bottom spot of the four-team table, a place the Three Lions occupied only thrice in 89 tournaments. The Aftermath: While OT has hosted a string of England international fixtures since - most notably during the redevelopment of Wembley in the earlier part of this millennium - this remains the only time the Auld Enemy have done battle in M16. Quote:
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“Let’s not underestimate the other teams. They are very good teams and there are a lot of games to play before the end of the season. We’re in a good position. But that means nothing if you don’t win the next game.” - Dimitar Berbatov
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20-11-2009, 06:57 AM | #30 | |
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18/11/2009 09:00 - ManUtd.com, Steve Bartram
OT100 #7: Last day drama Going into the final day of the 1927/28 season, only goal difference separated the Reds from the foot of the table... The Background: After a poor season's work, United were in dire straits going into the final three games of the campaign. Narrow wins over Sunderland and Arsenal provided a platform for survival, but the Reds hosted Liverpool on the final day of the season firmly entrenched in trouble. Joint-bottom with Burnley, the Reds needed victory and help from elsewhere. The Occasion: Step forward Joe Spence. The Reds' leading scorer plundered a hat-trick to take his season's total to 24 goals, while further strikes from Bill Rawlings (2) and Jimmy Hanson ensured United's record victory over Liverpool came with priceless timing. The Aftermath: Tottenham had already finished their season with 38 points, and were overhauled by both United and Burnley. The same fate befell Middlesbrough, 3-0 last-day losers at home to Sunderland, thus the Reds escaped relegation by a solitary point. Demotion was only staved off temporarily, however, as United finished bottom in 1930/31 and spent several years yo-yoing between the top two divisions thereafter. Quote:
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“Let’s not underestimate the other teams. They are very good teams and there are a lot of games to play before the end of the season. We’re in a good position. But that means nothing if you don’t win the next game.” - Dimitar Berbatov
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