Manchester United - A Managers Journey

[stuartmackie]

Hello EA Community,

As we all have downloaded the new roster update for FIFA 09, I, like most of you, have decided to start a new Manager Mode.

Updates will show my progress.

Wish me luck!

Manchester United





Founded: 1878, as Newton Heath L&YR F.C.
Nickname: The Red Devils
Owner: Malcom Glazer
Chief executive: David Gill

Kits



Club Honours



League:Barclays Premier League
Champions:14: 1992-93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008-09, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012

Other Leagues: Divison 1
Champions: 7: 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67

Division 2
Champions: 2: 1935–36, 1974–75

Confederation:UEFA
UEFA Tournament:UEFA Champions League
Champions:5 1968, 1999, 2008, 2011, 2012

Other Tournaments: UEFA Super Cup
Champions: 2: 1991, 2011

UEFA Cup Winners Cup
Champions: 1: 1991,

Domestic Competitions:FA Cup, Carling Cup
FA Cup Champions:13: 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2010

Carling Cup Champions:3: 1992, 2006, 2011

FIFA Club World Cup Winners: 1: 2008

Individual Honors

Ballon d'Or
Denis Law – 1964
Bobby Charlton – 1966
George Best – 1968
Cristiano Ronaldo – 2008



European Golden Shoe
Cristiano Ronaldo (31 goals) – 2008

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year
David Beckham – 1999
Cristiano Ronaldo – 2008

FIFA World Player of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo – 2008



Club Staff

Manager:
Stuart Mackie

Assisant Manager:
Mike Phelan

First Team Coach:
Rene Meulensteen

Goalkeeper Coach:
Eric Steele

Fitness Coach:
Tony Studdwick

Head Physio:
Rob Swire

Kit Man:
Albert Morgan

Chief Scout:
Jim Lawlor

Reserve Team Manager:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Under 18 Youth Team Manager
Paul McGuinness

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[stuartmackie]

First Team Squad

1. EDWIN VAN DER SAR



Birthdate: 29 Oct 1970
Birthplace: Voorhout, Holland
Position: Goalkeeper
Appearances: 173
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jun 2005
United Debut: 09 Aug 2005 v Debreceni VSC (H)
International Holland (retired)

2. GARY NEVILLE



Birthdate: 18 Feb 1975
Birthplace: Bury
Position: Defender
Appearances: 565
Goals: 7
Joined United: 08 Jul 1991
United Debut: 16 Sep 1992 v Torpedo Moscow (H)
International England

3. PATRICE EVRA



Birthdate: 15 May 1981
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Position: Defender
Appearances: 122
Goals: 2
Joined United: 10 Jan 2006
United Debut: 14 Jan 2006 v Manchester City (A)
International France

4. OWEN HARGREAVES



Birthdate: 20 Jan 1981
Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 37
Goals: 2
Joined United: 01 Jul 2007
United Debut: 19 Aug 2007 v Man. City (A)
International England

5. RIO FERDINAND



Birthdate: 07 Nov 1978
Birthplace: Peckham
Position: Defender
Appearances: 293
Goals: 7
Joined United: 22 Jul 2002
United Debut: 27 Aug 2003 v Zalaegerszeg (H)
International England

6. WES BROWN



Birthdate: 13 Oct 1979
Birthplace: Manchester
Position: Defender
Appearances: 316
Goals: 4
Joined United: 08 Jul 1996
United Debut: 04 May 1998 v Leeds United (H)
International England

7. CRISTIANO RONALDO



Birthdate: 05 Feb 1985
Birthplace: Madeira, Portugal
Position: Winger
Appearances: 272
Goals: 106
Joined United: 12 Aug 2003
United Debut: 16 Aug 2003 v Bolton (H)
International Portugal

8. ANDERSON



Birthdate: 13 Apr 1988
Birthplace: Porto Alegre, Brazil
Position: Forward
Appearances: 63
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2007
United Debut: 01 Sept 2007 v Sunderland (H)
International Brazil

9. DIMITAR BERBATOV



Birthdate: 30 Jan 1981
Birthplace: Blagoevgrad
Position: Striker
Appearances: 26
Goals: 11
Joined United: 01 Sep 2008
United Debut: 13 Sept 2008 v Liverpool (A)
International Bulgaria

10. WAYNE ROONEY



Birthdate: 24 Oct 1985
Birthplace: Croxteth
Position: Striker
Appearances: 218
Goals: 89
Joined United: 31 Aug 2004
United Debut: 28 Sep 2004 v Fenerbahce (H)
International England

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11. RYAN GIGGS



Birthdate: 29 Nov 1973
Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 787
Goals: 147
Joined United: 09 Jul 1990
United Debut: 02 Mar 1991 v Everton (H)
International Wales (retired)

12. BEN FOSTER



Birthdate: 03 Apr 1983
Birthplace: Leamington Spa, England
Position: Goalkeeper
Appearances: 5
Goals: 0
Joined United: 19 Jul 2005
United Debut: 15 March 2008 v Derby (A)
International England

13. JI-SUNG PARK



Birthdate: 25 Feb 1981
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 105
Goals: 9
Joined United: 08 Jul 2005
United Debut: 09 Aug 2005 v Debreceni (H)
International Korea Republic

14. ZORAN TOSIC



Birthdate: 28 Apr 1987
Birthplace: Zrenjanin, Serbia
Position: Winger
Appearances: 2
Goals: 0
Joined United: 02 Jan 2009
United Debut: 24 Jan 2009 v Spurs (H)
International Serbia

15. NEMANJA VIDIC



Birthdate: 21 Oct 1981
Birthplace: Uzice, Serbia
Position: Defender
Appearances: 133
Goals: 11
Joined United: 05 Jan 2006
United Debut: 25 Jan 2006 v Blackburn (H)
International Serbia


16. MICHAEL CARRICK



Birthdate: 28 Jul 1981
Birthplace: Wallsend, North Shields
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 126
Goals: 10
Joined United: 31 Aug 2006
United Debut: 23 Aug 2006 v Charlton (A)
International England

17. NANI



Birthdate: 17 Nov 1986
Birthplace: Praia, Cape Verde
Position: Winger
Appearances: 64
Goals: 9
Joined United: 01 Jul 2007
United Debut: 05 Aug 2007 v Chelsea (N)
International Portugal

18. PAUL SCHOLES



Birthdate: 16 Nov 1974
Birthplace: Salford, England
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 589
Goals: 140
Joined United: 08 Jul 1991
United Debut: 21 Sep 1994 v Port Vale (A)
International England (retired)

19. DANNY WELBECK



Birthdate: 26 Nov 1990
Birthplace: Manchester
Position: Forward
Appearances: 7
Goals: 2
Joined United: 01 Jul 2007
United Debut: 23 Sept 2008 v Boro (H)
International

20. FABIO



Birthdate: 09 Jul 1990
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position: Left-back
Appearances: 1
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2008
United Debut: 24 Jan 2009 v Spurs (H)
International Brazil

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21. RAFAEL



Birthdate: 09 Jul 1990
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position: Right back
Appearances: 19
Goals: 1
Joined United: 01 Jul 2008
United Debut: 17 Aug 2008 v Newcastle (H)
International Brazil

22. JOHN O'SHEA



Birthdate: 30 Apr 1981
Birthplace: Waterford, Ireland
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Appearances: 320
Goals: 13
Joined United: 03 Aug 1998
United Debut: 13 Oct 1999 v Aston Villa (A)
International Rep of Ireland

23. JONNY EVANS



Birthdate: 02 Jan 1988
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position: Defender
Appearances: 21
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2004
United Debut: 26 Sept 2007 v Coventry City (H)
International N. Ireland

24. DARREN FLETCHER



Birthdate: 01 Feb 1984
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 199
Goals: 13
Joined United: 03 Jul 2000
United Debut: 12 Mar 2003 v FC Basel (H)
International Scotland

26. MANUCHO



Birthdate: 07 Mar 1983
Birthplace: Luanda
Position: Striker
Appearances: 3
Goals: 0
Joined United: 21 Dec 2007
United Debut: 23 Sep 2008 v Middlesbrough (H)
International Angola

28. DARRON GIBSON



Birthdate: 25 Oct 1987
Birthplace: Derry, Northern Ireland
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 10
Goals: 1
Joined United: 01 Jul 2004
United Debut: 26 Oct 2005 v Barnet (H)
International Republic of Ireland

30. LEE MARTIN




Birthdate: 09 Feb 1987
Birthplace: Taunton, England
Position: Winger
Appearances: 2
Goals: 0
Joined United: 15 Dec 2003
United Debut: 26 Oct 2005 v Barnet (H)
International England

29. TOMASZ KUSZCZAK



Birthdate: 20 Mar 1982
Birthplace: Krosno Odrzanskie
Position: Goalkeeper
Appearances: 35
Goals: 0
Joined United: 10 Aug 2006
United Debut: 17 Sep 2006 v Arsenal (H)
International Poland

31. FRAIZER CAMPBELL



Birthdate: 13 Sep 1987
Birthplace: Huddersfield
Position: Striker
Appearances: 4
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2004
United Debut: 19 Aug 2007 v Man. City (A)
International England

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32. CARLOS TEVEZ


Birthdate: 05 Feb 1984
Birthplace: Ciudadela, Buenos Aires
Position: Striker
Appearances: 82
Goals: 29
Joined United: 10 Aug 2007
United Debut: 15 Aug 2007 v Portsmouth (A)
International Argentina

33. SAM HEWSON



Birthdate: 28 Nov 1988
Birthplace: Bolton
Position: Midfield
Appearances: 0
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2005
United Debut:
International


34. RODRIGO POSSEBON



Birthdate: 13 Feb 1989
Birthplace: Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 6
Goals: 0
Joined United: 31 Jan 2008
United Debut: 17 Aug 2008 v Newcastle (H)
International


35. TOM CLEVERLEY



Birthdate: 12 Aug 1989
Birthplace: Basingstoke
Position: Midfield
Appearances: 0
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2005
United Debut:
International


36. DAVID GRAY



Birthdate: 04 May 1988
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland
Position: Defender
Appearances: 1
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2004
United Debut: 25 Oct 2006 v Crewe (A)
International


37. CRAIG CATHCART



Birthdate: 06 Feb 1989
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position: Defender
Appearances: 0
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2005
United Debut:
International

39. JAMES CHESTER



Birthdate: 23 Jan 1989
Birthplace: Warrington
Position: Defender
Appearances: 1
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2005
United Debut: 20 Jan 2009 v Derby (H)
International

42. RICHARD ECKERSLEY



Birthdate: 12 Mar 1989
Birthplace: Salford, Manchester
Position: Defender
Appearances: 2
Goals: 0
Joined United: 31 Mar 2008
United Debut: 24 Jan 2009 v Spurs (H)
International


45. FEBIAN BRANDY



Birthdate: 04 Feb 1989
Birthplace: Manchester
Position: Striker
Appearances: 0
Goals: 0
Joined United: 01 Jul 2005
United Debut:

[Cahill4]

What's the need for a 3rd thread?

[stuartmackie]

July 25th, 2008

The End of an Era, The Beginning of Another

At a press conference in Manchester, David Gill along with Sir Alex Ferguson announced the retirement of the Manchester United legend and the appointment of his successor.

"This is both a proud and a sad day for me, but its the right time" said Sir Alex. Before his departure, Ferguson assisted the club in appointing the new manager of the famous club.

Stuart Mackie, the new manager of Manchester United is virtually unknown to the world of football. A Canadian and Scottish citizen, Mackie has found coaching and playing success at many levels of football in North America. Mackie, the former coach of the Canadian National Mens National team, lead the his country to the Gold Cup Final where they dominated the United States 3-0.

Mackie is set to take over with immediate effect and will bring a "young and exciting new attitude to the club" Sir Alex said.

"This is a dream come true for me, I've supported this club since I was a young boy, I love this club more than life itself." Mackie said jokingly, well at least I think.

This exciting day for United fans will be watched closely as his every move will scutinized by the press, players, and most importantly, the fans.

It looks like an exciting start to another Premiership campaign.

[stuartmackie]

Getting to Know Manager Mackie

July 28th, 2008

Last night I met with new Manchester United manager to discuss football, life, and Irn Bru.

"I love this club, and I will guarantee success" said Mackie when I asked if he can follow in the footsteps of Sir Alex. Mackie seems extremely excited to begin training with the players on Monday. Mackie had a promising professional football career in the North American MLS before having his career cut short by injury. Mackie tore his achilles tendon in an international match against Spain.

The 34 year old became Manchester United's youngest ever manager 3 days ago. As he drank an Irn Bru, a drink he imported while in Canada, we discussed transfers targets.

Mackie was looking at bringing in a few younger players from Europe as well as South America. As for bigger targets, Mackie confirmed that reports out of Spain claiming that Manchester United were in talks with Athletico Madrid for star striker Sergio Aguero was purely speculation. Mackie did however confirm that he was interested in finding a replacement for Van Der Sar as the aging keeper is considering retirement at the end of the year.

With one month left in the transfer market, Mackie hopes to pick up a few players and only time will tell as to what names, weather big or small will be heading to Old Trafford by the end of the summer.

[Cahill4]

Originally Posted by Cahill4

What's the need for a 3rd thread?

....

[brosque14]

good start

[stuartmackie]

Originally Posted by Cahill4

What's the need for a 3rd thread?

Wanted to change a few things man,
this is the real one, sorry.

[Camo]

why didnt you just edit the first one?

[stuartmackie]

Originally Posted by Camo

why didnt you just edit the first one?

I didnt want comments from others in the introduction.
Sorry for the bother.

[stuartmackie]

Manchester United Schedule 08/09

August/September

Portsmouth A
Bolton H
Liverpool A
Newcastle A
Stoke H
Hull A
Everton H

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New News from a New Manager

Manchester United today reviled their new sponsor for the upcoming season. Vantom Energy from Belgium will be the official sponsor of Manchester United for the 2008/09 season with an option to push the contract a year longer.

In other news, Manchester United manager Stuart Mackie has confirmed bids for a trio of young stars.

Sergio Aguero, Sergio Assenjo and Miguel Veloso may all be joining Old Trafford in the next few weeks. When asked to comment, Mackie said "we are looking into a few payers that you are now aware of however my focus is on Sundays match against Portsmouth.

Manchester United play Portsmouth on Saturday for the Community Shield.

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New Manager, Same United

Manchester United rose to the occastion as they battered Portsmouth. Goals from Rooney, Tevez and two from Ronaldo gave United the 4-0 victory.



Ronaldo was merciless as he attacked the Portsmouth defense scoring twice in the process. The proud new manager said that Ronaldo was "fantastic, couldnt have been stopped, easily the best player in the world right now."



Manchester United travel to Bolton in a week as the EPL campaign continues.

GK: Edwin Van Der Sar
RB: Rafeal Da Silva
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Nemanja Vidic
LB: Patrice Evra
RM: Cristiano Ronaldo
CM: Paul Schloes (75)
CM: Michael Carrick
LM: Ryan Giggs (45)
ST: Wayne Rooney
ST: Dimitar Berbatov (45)

SUB: Carlos Tevez (45)
SUB: Rafeal Da Silva (75)
SUB: J.S Park (45)
SUB: Anderson
SUB: Wes Brown
SUB: Darren Fletcher
SUB: Tomzasz Kuszack

Man of the Match: Rio Ferdinand 9/10

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Signed, Sealed, Transfered.

Manchester United have completed the signings of DM Miguel Veloso and ST Sergio Aguero from Sporting Lisbon and Athletico Madrid respectively. The two have both signed 4 year deals keeping them at the club until 2012.

Both players will be on the bench to face Bolton on Saturday.

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So Far So Good

Goals from Ronaldo and deabutant Veloso gave Manchester United the 2-0 victory over Bolton.



Michael Carrick was fanstastic in the Centre of the park along with Scholes and Veloso. The trio allowed little chance for Bolton to break through after their early goal.

Sergio Aguero also made his debut and impressed the United faithful.

GK: Edwin Van Der Sar
RB: Rafeal Da Silva
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Nemanja Vidic
LB: Patrice Evra
RM: Cristiano Ronaldo
CM: Paul Schloes (45)
CM: Michael Carrick
LM: Ryan Giggs (45)
ST: Wayne Rooney
ST: Dimitar Berbatov (60)

SUB: Zoran Tosic
SUB: Rafeal Da Silva
SUB: Carlos Tevez (60)
SUB: Anderson
SUB: Sergio Aguero (45)
SUB: Miguel Veloso (45)
SUB: Tomzasz Kuszack



Move of the Century

The Sun claim Manchester United have made a bid for Barcelona star Lionel Messi for over 50 Million Pounds.

They report the deal is meant to go through within the next few days.

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Messi to Manchester!

Lionel Messi has joined Manchester United after the two clubs reached an agreement over the player last night.

The Sun claimed this deal would go through and right they were as Mess moves on a 5 year contract worth over 120 Million Pounds.



The transfer fee is expected to be in the 50 to 60 Million Pound range.

Stuart Mackie said in an interview today that he is "delighted, simply delighted with the acquisition of Messi, he is an incredible talent and im honestly relishing to see him in action with Ronaldo, I would hate to be Liverpool right now"

This deal was quite a shock to everyone, even the people involved. David Gill told us that he was "amazed that negotiations went so well between the two clubs."

Messi will make his debut on Sunday against Liverpool.

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Capitano Rio

With Gary Neville out with an injury that will keep him sidelined for 3 Months, Stuart Mackie has temporarily handed the armband to Rio Ferdinand.

It is suspected that Rio will take over as captain when Neville retires.

[stuartmackie]

Manchester United Transfers (to date)

In:

Lionel Messi
Sergio Aguero
Sergio Assenjo
Miguel Veloso

Out:

Darren Fletcher (Wisla Krakow)
Lee Martin (BSC Young Boys)

[Camo]

you bought messi




(boycotted)

[Cahill4]

Most unrealistic thing ever

[stuartmackie]

Reds Fall to Reds

Manchester United played well in a 1-0 loss to Liverpool Sunday. Berbatov failed to convert two sitters as Xabi Alonso's goal was the difference between the two sides.



Messi made his debut and played well when he had the ball but did not make himself seen as much as he should have.

GK: Edwin Van Der Sar
RB: Rafeal Da Silva
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Nemanja Vidic
LB: Patrice Evra
RM: Cristiano Ronaldo
CM: Paul Schloes
CM: Michael Carrick
LM: Ryan Giggs
ST: Wayne Rooney
ST: Dimitar Berbatov

SUB: Zoran Tosic
SUB: Fabio Da Silva
SUB: Carlos Tevez
SUB: Anderson
SUB: Sergio Aguero
SUB: Miguel Veloso
SUB: Nani

Man of the Match: Rafeal Da Silva

[stuartmackie]

Originally Posted by Camo

you bought messi

(boycotted)

Originally Posted by Cahill4

Most unrealistic thing ever

Its not that unrealistic. I mean, it took a few bids, and im paying alot more than i wanted to. Bids went from 40 to 65 million, and i am paying him 110,000 a week with a 15% goal bonus.