Evra: I Won't Lose Again

anything about now · 15th May 2008, 05:45

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will be out for revenge during next week’s Champions League final, as he seeks to erase the painful memories of 2004…

The French full-back was part of the Monaco side that lost to Porto four years ago in Gelsenkirchen, the Portuguese team triumphing 3-0 thanks to a match-winning performance from Deco.

Evra will do his utmost to avoid reliving such disappointment in Moscow next week, and is confident of getting the job done this time around.

Ferraris and Fiats

"This will be my second final and for me the game is now the most important of my life," said the 26-year-old. "I don't want to lose for a second time.

"I went to the Champions League Final in a Fiat with Monaco, now I'm going to Moscow in a Ferrari with Manchester United.

“But even if you're in a Ferrari, you still have to make sure you drive it well. So we will have to play well against Chelsea if we want to win."

Determined

Evra has established himself as an irreplaceable element of the United defence since his ₤5.5 move to Old Trafford in 2006, earning a reputation as one of the finest left-backs in Europe.

The former Monza man has won two Premier League titles during his time in England, and he is desperate to add a Champions League medal to his collection next Wednesday.

"When I first came to Manchester I said I didn't want to just get to a Champions League final again, I wanted to go there and win it," he told the Daily Mirror.

"The Champions League holds bad memories for me because of losing that final with Monaco, so now I'm determined to put that right."

Sanada · 15th May 2008, 06:09

Good on the lad

prateik · 15th May 2008, 06:21

Quote:

"I went to the Champions League Final in a Fiat with Monaco, now I'm going to Moscow in a Ferrari with Manchester United.

“But even if you're in a Ferrari, you still have to make sure you drive it well. So we will have to play well against Chelsea if we want to win."

doing a mourinho

Suresh · 15th May 2008, 06:24

I was about to quote the same thing. He's done a Cantona/Seagulls thing, hasn't he.

And Happy Birthday, Prateik.

prateik · 15th May 2008, 06:33

thanks ..

RedPony · 15th May 2008, 07:14

gotta love evra, that bit about the cars was a bit strange though haha

Alex · 15th May 2008, 07:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by anything about now

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will be out for revenge during next week’s Champions League final, as he seeks to erase the painful memories of 2004…

The French full-back was part of the Monaco side that lost to Porto four years ago in Gelsenkirchen, the Portuguese team triumphing 3-0 thanks to a match-winning performance from Deco.

Evra will do his utmost to avoid reliving such disappointment in Moscow next week, and is confident of getting the job done this time around.

Ferraris and Fiats

"This will be my second final and for me the game is now the most important of my life," said the 26-year-old. "I don't want to lose for a second time.

"I went to the Champions League Final in a Fiat with Monaco, now I'm going to Moscow in a Ferrari with Manchester United.

“But even if you're in a Ferrari, you still have to make sure you drive it well. So we will have to play well against Chelsea if we want to win."

Determined

Evra has established himself as an irreplaceable element of the United defence since his ₤5.5 move to Old Trafford in 2006, earning a reputation as one of the finest left-backs in Europe.

The former Monza man has won two Premier League titles during his time in England, and he is desperate to add a Champions League medal to his collection next Wednesday.

"When I first came to Manchester I said I didn't want to just get to a Champions League final again, I wanted to go there and win it," he told the Daily Mirror.

"The Champions League holds bad memories for me because of losing that final with Monaco, so now I'm determined to put that right."

Fucking Classic! Don't know about the second part, but the first hits the nail on the head

ThatOldRedMagic · 15th May 2008, 08:16

Ferrari or Fiat? Win or lose? The lad's got the right idea, that's for sure.

Dino · 15th May 2008, 08:23

Ferraris and Fiats

Ferguson · 15th May 2008, 18:48

Evra was brilliant for Monaco.

I can still remember his performances in the Champions League that year.

Just like Park for PSV's Champions League run.

VoetbalWizard · 15th May 2008, 20:31

evra's a legend.

sort out the lad's contract gilly!

GE · 15th May 2008, 20:36

Legend in the making

Raven_Blade · 15th May 2008, 21:22

He speaks very well. I really hope that Evra succeeds this time. He deserves it and so does the club as a whole.

AttackingFlair · 15th May 2008, 21:23

Evra is a class act.

Collina · 15th May 2008, 21:30

Pat pat wherever you may be
You're going to Moscow in a Ferrari

(...)

olesmyhero · 15th May 2008, 23:14

Evra's class.

Drifter · 16th May 2008, 14:30

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is desperate to pick up a Champions League winners medal in Moscow to erase four years of pain.

The 27-year-old France leftback has not recovered from the bitter experience of losing the 2004 final when Monaco were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Porto in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Evra does not want to suffer the same fate again when United face Premier League rivals Chelsea in next Wednesday's showpiece final in the Russian capital.

He also wants to emerge triumphant next week as he believes United's legendary long-serving manager Alex Ferguson deserves to win club football's biggest prize a second time.

Ferguson won the competition in 1999 and, despite steering United to five domestic titles since then, has been forced to play second fiddle to his rivals on the European stage.

"Since I lost the final it's been in my mind every day," said Evra. "That's why, when I signed for Man United, I said in my first interview I just want to play in the Champions League and win to cancel this bad memory with Monaco.

"It's my second final but I can't just play this game. I need to win this game because it's very important for Manchester United because it's a long time since 1999.

"And I want to win for Alex Ferguson. It's just his second final in the Champions League and I think a manager like that deserves to win it more than once.

"This is why I hope that everyone gets the present for him, out of respect for what he has done for Manchester United.

"I think it's very important for everybody but of course for the manager it's important.

"In 20 years at Manchester United he has won ten titles, but I think it's very important for him.

Evra believes the key ingredient to winning the final is fighting spirit and is confident that United can leave Chelsea disappointed for the second time in the space of a few days after beating the London club to the title last week.

"Chelsea are a big team, it's a massive game and I think the team that wins the Champions League will be the team that plays with the most fighting spirit," added Evra.

"I hope we show that we have more character than Chelsea. We have to go there and play your game and enjoy the moment because it's unbelievable to play in the Champions League."

Evra has one year left on his contract but, despite rumours that United have been stalling on offering him a new deal, he insists he is as happy as he has ever been in his career.

It is two-and-a-half-years since United paid Monaco 5.5 million pounds for his services and Evra is now settled in the footballer belt of Manchester's leafy suburbs.

"When I came here a lot of people told me football in England is just 'kick the ball away', but now I just laugh because the football is the best in the world.

"I have one year left on my contract but I am just concentrating on the final. I have an agent and Manchester United know my situation. A meeting is coming, but for now I'm concentrating on winning the Champions League."

KingEric7 · 16th May 2008, 14:43

I firmly believe now that Patrice Evra should be referred to as God.

Raven_Blade · 16th May 2008, 14:57

^Nice interview! Evra is more than a class act. Maybe he should do the team talk as well.

Kelvin · 16th May 2008, 15:17

"I have one year left on my contract but I am just concentrating on the final. I have an agent and Manchester United know my situation. A meeting is coming, but for now I'm concentrating on winning the Champions League.

"After that let's see what happens. It would be hard to leave this club, but in football you never know."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...573403,00.html

bloody hell he is following Ronaldo words

Lady In Red · 16th May 2008, 15:47

Evra cannot leave.

I'll be willing to contribute £10 a month to his salary

Raven_Blade · 16th May 2008, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady In Red

Evra cannot leave.

I'll be willing to contribute £10 a month to his salary

Oh cmon, Lady in Red. You can do so much more than that.

Lady In Red · 16th May 2008, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Oh cmon, Lady in Red. You can do so much more than that.

What are you suggesting

Kelvin · 16th May 2008, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady In Red

What are you suggesting

Put your whole money on it.

RedNome · 16th May 2008, 16:06

Ferraris and fiats......

I love this little nutter, he's off the radar.

Gobo · 16th May 2008, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collina

Pat pat wherever you may be
You're going to Moscow in a Ferrari

if you were blue, a lada you'd be pushing,
breathing the fumes of a clapped out russian.

15th May 2008, 05:45	#1 (permalink)
anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,157	Evra: I Won't Lose Again *Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will be out for revenge during next week’s Champions League final, as he seeks to erase the painful memories of 2004…* The French full-back was part of the Monaco side that lost to Porto four years ago in Gelsenkirchen, the Portuguese team triumphing 3-0 thanks to a match-winning performance from Deco. Evra will do his utmost to avoid reliving such disappointment in Moscow next week, and is confident of getting the job done this time around. Ferraris and Fiats "This will be my second final and for me the game is now the most important of my life," said the 26-year-old. "I don't want to lose for a second time. "I went to the Champions League Final in a Fiat with Monaco, now I'm going to Moscow in a Ferrari with Manchester United. “But even if you're in a Ferrari, you still have to make sure you drive it well. So we will have to play well against Chelsea if we want to win." Determined Evra has established himself as an irreplaceable element of the United defence since his ₤5.5 move to Old Trafford in 2006, earning a reputation as one of the finest left-backs in Europe. The former Monza man has won two Premier League titles during his time in England, and he is desperate to add a Champions League medal to his collection next Wednesday. "When I first came to Manchester I said I didn't want to just get to a Champions League final again, I wanted to go there and win it," he told the Daily Mirror. "The Champions League holds bad memories for me because of losing that final with Monaco, so now I'm determined to put that right."

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Sanada Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 979	Good on the lad

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Suresh nice guy but workshy bum Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ankh-Morpork Posts: 18,677	I was about to quote the same thing. He's done a Cantona/Seagulls thing, hasn't he. And Happy Birthday, Prateik.

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prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,931	thanks ..

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RedPony Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baguio Citeh!! Posts: 1,076	gotta love evra, that bit about the cars was a bit strange though haha

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ThatOldRedMagic Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Diss, Norfolk Posts: 1,063	Ferrari or Fiat? Win or lose? The lad's got the right idea, that's for sure.

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Dino Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,303	Ferraris and Fiats

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Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,721	Evra was brilliant for Monaco. I can still remember his performances in the Champions League that year. Just like Park for PSV's Champions League run.

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VoetbalWizard Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,979	evra's a legend. sort out the lad's contract gilly!

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GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,005	Legend in the making

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester United vs The World Posts: 14,180	He speaks very well. I really hope that Evra succeeds this time. He deserves it and so does the club as a whole.

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AttackingFlair Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Location Location Location ;) Posts: 2,470	Evra is a class act.

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Collina Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I drink my milk with tabasco Posts: 1,118	Pat pat wherever you may be You're going to Moscow in a Ferrari (...)

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,253	MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is desperate to pick up a Champions League winners medal in Moscow to erase four years of pain. The 27-year-old France leftback has not recovered from the bitter experience of losing the 2004 final when Monaco were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Porto in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Evra does not want to suffer the same fate again when United face Premier League rivals Chelsea in next Wednesday's showpiece final in the Russian capital. He also wants to emerge triumphant next week as he believes United's legendary long-serving manager Alex Ferguson deserves to win club football's biggest prize a second time. Ferguson won the competition in 1999 and, despite steering United to five domestic titles since then, has been forced to play second fiddle to his rivals on the European stage. "Since I lost the final it's been in my mind every day," said Evra. "That's why, when I signed for Man United, I said in my first interview I just want to play in the Champions League and win to cancel this bad memory with Monaco. "It's my second final but I can't just play this game. I need to win this game because it's very important for Manchester United because it's a long time since 1999. "And I want to win for Alex Ferguson. It's just his second final in the Champions League and I think a manager like that deserves to win it more than once. "This is why I hope that everyone gets the present for him, out of respect for what he has done for Manchester United. "I think it's very important for everybody but of course for the manager it's important. "In 20 years at Manchester United he has won ten titles, but I think it's very important for him. Evra believes the key ingredient to winning the final is fighting spirit and is confident that United can leave Chelsea disappointed for the second time in the space of a few days after beating the London club to the title last week. "Chelsea are a big team, it's a massive game and I think the team that wins the Champions League will be the team that plays with the most fighting spirit," added Evra. "I hope we show that we have more character than Chelsea. We have to go there and play your game and enjoy the moment because it's unbelievable to play in the Champions League." Evra has one year left on his contract but, despite rumours that United have been stalling on offering him a new deal, he insists he is as happy as he has ever been in his career. It is two-and-a-half-years since United paid Monaco 5.5 million pounds for his services and Evra is now settled in the footballer belt of Manchester's leafy suburbs. "When I came here a lot of people told me football in England is just 'kick the ball away', but now I just laugh because the football is the best in the world. "I have one year left on my contract but I am just concentrating on the final. I have an agent and Manchester United know my situation. A meeting is coming, but for now I'm concentrating on winning the Champions League."

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KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: My best moment? I have a lot of good moments but the one I prefer is when I kicked the hooligan. Posts: 12,001	I firmly believe now that Patrice Evra should be referred to as God.

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester United vs The World Posts: 14,180	^Nice interview! Evra is more than a class act. Maybe he should do the team talk as well.

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Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,813	"I have one year left on my contract but I am just concentrating on the final. I have an agent and Manchester United know my situation. A meeting is coming, but for now I'm concentrating on winning the Champions League. "After that let's see what happens. It would be hard to leave this club, but in football you never know." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...573403,00.html bloody hell he is following Ronaldo words

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Lady In Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,052	Evra cannot leave. I'll be willing to contribute £10 a month to his salary

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RedNome Cnut Rating: 9(conservative) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Well, here we are in a room with two manky hookers and a racist dwarf. Posts: 10,870	Ferraris and fiats...... I love this little nutter, he's off the radar.