Gabriel Heinze - Hero Of The People

TheDevil'sOwn · 26th July 2005, 17:32

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=294340&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Heinze+hun gry+for+success&channel=football_home

Gabriel Heinze is hoping he avoids 'second season syndrome' as he looks to further his reputation as a crowd favourite at Manchester United.

The Argentinian full back excelled in his first year in England, going from strength to strength after scoring on his debut at Bolton Wanderers. Indeed, the United fans voted him their Player of the Year.

Bolstered by the confidence in knowing he can cut it at the highest level, the former Paris Saint Germain star has Chelsea and Arsenal in his sights.

"Now I know I can perform in England," he told Sky Sports News. "But I will keep on showing, week in, week out, that I can do a good job for the club.

"I want to keep being allowed to play most games and keep learning from Sir Alex [Ferguson].

"To be at Manchester United is amazing, it's even bigger than I imagined. Old Trafford is magic, wonderful.

"I never thought I could get to such a massive club.

"The whole place is hungry for revenge after last season.

"We can't wait to face the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea to put things right.

"In this case, I have the passion of a little kid."

mu77 · 26th July 2005, 17:34

unleash the hounds!

Reflectorboy · 26th July 2005, 17:46

Heinze-don't ya just love this guy!

Im red2 · 26th July 2005, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Reflectorboy

Heinze-don't ya just love this guy!

Yes, he makes Ferdinand look like a spoiled kid throwing tantrums.

Warwick_Rd_North · 26th July 2005, 18:28

Legend status has been attained....

Suresh · 26th July 2005, 18:48

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"The whole place is hungry for revenge after last season."

I just love it that he said 'revenge' when the others would have said something mundane like 'success'! You've just got to love our maniacal Argie.

Btw TDO, "Hero of the people"? Sounds like a commie title.

TheDevil'sOwn · 26th July 2005, 18:55

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Originally Posted by suresh

I just love it that he said 'revenge' when the others would have said something mundane like 'success'! You've just got to love our maniacal Argie.

Btw TDO, "Hero of the people"? Sounds like a commie title.

"Sir Alex Ferguson's Red and White Army"

"Republik of Mancunia"

Fergal did some worker's organizing in Govan before turning pro. He's now a Champagne Socialist (tongue firmly implanted in cheek

).

Working class support an' all, I'd say this club is steeped in Commie tradition, Comrade.

Suresh · 26th July 2005, 19:05

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Originally Posted by TheDevil'sOwn

"Sir Alex Ferguson's Red and White Army"

"Republik of Mancunia"

Fergal did some worker's organizing in Govan before turning pro. He's now a Champagne Socialist (tongue firmly implanted in cheek

).

Working class support an' all, I'd say this club is steeped in Commie tradition, Comrade.

Da Komrad, I stand humbly corrected. I will now use my long forgotten hammer and sickle to perform some form of manual labour for the benefit of my fellow workers. You wouldn't happen to have the address of one Rio Ferdinand, would you, both implements could come in handy.

TheDevil'sOwn · 26th July 2005, 19:16

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Originally Posted by suresh

Da Komrad, I stand humbly corrected. I will now use my long forgotten hammer and sickle to perform some form of manual labour for the benefit of my fellow workers. You wouldn't happen to have the address of one Rio Ferdinand, would you, both implements could come in handy.

Did you not catch that bit in the rags over the weekend about the MEC paying Rio a visit at his home in Alderly Edge a couple of months back?

In short: They asked him what his fucking problem was and he told them he wants to stay, the contract numbers in the papers are nowhere near being right and that's it's "other issues" that have to be sorted out and are holding things up. Also, he said he'd never join Chelsea because he's from Peckham. The story had been going around for awhile, it seems, but only just hit the papers. The MEC has pictures of it (allegedly), but others claim they weren't nearly as threatening as they make out and he obliged everyones request for autographs by the time they left.

Funny story

Raconteur · 26th July 2005, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Warwick_Rd_North

Legend status has been attained....

Legend status? After one good season? If we did that for every player, Tim Howard would already have "attained" legend status. Don't get me wrong though, I love having Heinze in the team, but legend status is a little bit pre-mature. People are attached to Heinze for the same reasons people are attached to Smith, they play their hearts out every time they step on the pitch and that is something that anyone should respect. Heinze is a great player to have at United and I hope he is here for years to come, but legend status must be reserved for a few more seasons.

Suresh · 26th July 2005, 19:29

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Originally Posted by TheDevil'sOwn

Did you not catch that bit in the rags over the weekend about the MEC paying Rio a visit at his home in Alderly Edge a couple of months back?

In short: They asked him what his fucking problem was and he told them he wants to stay, the contract numbers in the papers are nowhere near being right and that's it's "other issues" that have to be sorted out and are holding things up. Also, he said he'd never join Chelsea because he's from Peckham. The story had been going around for awhile, it seems, but only just hit the papers. The MEC has pictures of it (allegedly), but others claim they weren't nearly as threatening as they make out and he obliged everyones request for autographs by the time they left.

Funny story

Funny, allright. Especially the bit about signing autographs for the MEC members. Didn't know about it though, ehsanul obviously didn't post the story. Damn that boy, he's slacking again.

Did I tell you about the tickets I had bought for the match in HK? Wanted to be there and shout at least this- "Sign the damn contract Rio, even we Malaysians think you're a cunt!" Couldn't go because of some prayers to be held for the dearly departed mate and so sent someone else instead with express orders to do the deed. He claimed to have done just that before the stewards at the stadium told him to behave or be thrown out! Apparently it's not part of the 'Asian Culture'.

TheDevil'sOwn · 26th July 2005, 19:33

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Originally Posted by suresh

Funny, allright. Especially the bit about signing autographs for the MEC members. Didn't know about it though, ehsanul obviously didn't post the story. Damn that boy, he's slacking again.

Did I tell you about the tickets I had bought for the match in HK? Wanted to be there and shout at least this- "Sign the damn contract Rio, even we Malaysians think you're a cunt!" Couldn't go because of some prayers to be held for the dearly departed mate and so sent someone else instead with express orders to do the deed. He claimed to have done just that before the stewards at the stadium told him to behave or be thrown out! Apparently it's not part of the 'Asian Culture'.

Agent surrzie and his gang of Malayan henchmen

Rio's not safe anywhere, looks like.

Suresh · 26th July 2005, 19:46

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Originally Posted by TheDevil'sOwn

Agent surrzie and his gang of Malayan henchmen

Rio's not safe anywhere, looks like.

International man of mystery, I am.

All I have to do now is call in a favour from my old clients in Japan and...

"Lio-san! So solly but you are a cunt. Arigato gozai-mas."

I'm getting bitter in my old age.

Warwick_Rd_North · 26th July 2005, 23:23

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Originally Posted by marshallflora16

Legend status? After one good season? If we did that for every player, Tim Howard would already have "attained" legend status. Don't get me wrong though, I love having Heinze in the team, but legend status is a little bit pre-mature. People are attached to Heinze for the same reasons people are attached to Smith, they play their hearts out every time they step on the pitch and that is something that anyone should respect. Heinze is a great player to have at United and I hope he is here for years to come, but legend status must be reserved for a few more seasons.

Did Howard win player of the year in his first season?

Heinze in his first season won Sir Matt Busby player of the year and also best player as voted by his fellow utd colleagues.
We shout 'Argentina' at all our matches (something we didn't do with Veron).
I also have a season ticket at OT and have seen Heinze play at close quarters and therefore IMO Heinze has attained legend status.

But you are entitled to your own opinion of course.

amolbhatia100 · 27th July 2005, 00:08

You just cant dislike this chap.

thoward · 27th July 2005, 13:33

Great attitude.

k-standred · 27th July 2005, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Warwick_Rd_North

Did Howard win player of the year in his first season?

Heinze in his first season won Sir Matt Busby player of the year and also best player as voted by his fellow utd colleagues.
We shout 'Argentina' at all our matches (something we didn't do with Veron).
I also have a season ticket at OT and have seen Heinze play at close quarters and therefore IMO Heinze has attained legend status.

But you are entitled to your own opinion of course.

I don't think Howard was player of the season, he was however named in the Premiership XI of the season.

Hassan · 27th July 2005, 14:48

One of my best Heinze moments is the way he whacked the ball during a CL match against Sparta Prague against the post when no one really expected it. That is up there with those full blooded challenges week in week out our warrior gifts us with. Great player. He will get his revenge next season.

Keane16 · 27th July 2005, 15:32

I wouldn't like to be some skinny winger facing him at OT....the loon.

a_devil_inside · 27th July 2005, 15:46

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Originally Posted by Hassan

One of my best Heinze moments is the way he whacked the ball during a CL match against Sparta Prague against the post when no one really expected it. That is up there with those full blooded challenges week in week out our warrior gifts us with. Great player. He will get his revenge next season.

the Liverpool game was good too

bangortom · 27th July 2005, 15:51

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

the Liverpool game was good too

4/5 sliding tackles in a row.

kanchelskis14 · 27th July 2005, 20:35

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Originally Posted by bangortom

4/5 sliding tackles in a row.

three.

Kilhar · 28th July 2005, 00:35

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Originally Posted by kanchelskis14

three.

He's such an agressive lad that some of his tackles count as two.

Best value for money for a long time. And that's why Rio doesn't deserve the wage he's asking for.

Kelvin · 23rd June 2008, 18:19

How time have changes now.

Utd heap · 23rd June 2008, 18:20

Scouse twat.

TheRedPirate · 23rd June 2008, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Warwick_Rd_North

Legend status has been attained....

SmashedHombre · 23rd June 2008, 18:26

I admit I liked Heinze and still find it hard to hate him

notiboiboi · 23rd June 2008, 18:28

I think this shows are people who we might think that are loyal to the club are actually juz playing for the money....
It just shows that anything can happen, and that we are naive to expect that players(especially not the home grown ones) would stay loyal to our club....
Players such as Evra and Anderson may be loyal for now, but you never know what could happen in the future...

Alex · 23rd June 2008, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Kelvin

How time have changes now.

agreed

Sultan · 23rd June 2008, 18:32

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

I admit I liked Heinze and still find it hard to hate him

I never rated him as footballer. Surprisingly even in his first year.

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TheDevil'sOwn Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: "Mayonnaise-colored Benz / I drive Miracle Whips" Posts: 8,229	Gabriel Heinze - Hero Of The People http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=294340&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Heinze+hun gry+for+success&channel=football_home Gabriel Heinze is hoping he avoids 'second season syndrome' as he looks to further his reputation as a crowd favourite at Manchester United. The Argentinian full back excelled in his first year in England, going from strength to strength after scoring on his debut at Bolton Wanderers. Indeed, the United fans voted him their Player of the Year. Bolstered by the confidence in knowing he can cut it at the highest level, the former Paris Saint Germain star has Chelsea and Arsenal in his sights. "Now I know I can perform in England," he told Sky Sports News. "But I will keep on showing, week in, week out, that I can do a good job for the club. "I want to keep being allowed to play most games and keep learning from Sir Alex [Ferguson]. "To be at Manchester United is amazing, it's even bigger than I imagined. Old Trafford is magic, wonderful. "I never thought I could get to such a massive club. "The whole place is hungry for revenge after last season. "We can't wait to face the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea to put things right. "In this case, I have the passion of a little kid."

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thoward First Team Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paddy Crerand is a legend "If i was playing in the match against Arsenal at OT IN 03/04 Martin Keown wouldnt have been able to walkoff the pitch at the end" Posts: 10,029	Great attitude.

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Hassan Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,133	One of my best Heinze moments is the way he whacked the ball during a CL match against Sparta Prague against the post when no one really expected it. That is up there with those full blooded challenges week in week out our warrior gifts us with. Great player. He will get his revenge next season.

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Keane16 Redcafe Minister for Guinness Therapy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eugene, are you even listening to me? Posts: 14,412	I wouldn't like to be some skinny winger facing him at OT....the loon.

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SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,363	I admit I liked Heinze and still find it hard to hate him

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notiboiboi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,114	I think this shows are people who we might think that are loyal to the club are actually juz playing for the money.... It just shows that anything can happen, and that we are naive to expect that players(especially not the home grown ones) would stay loyal to our club.... Players such as Evra and Anderson may be loyal for now, but you never know what could happen in the future...