Manucho watch

nooshka · 7th May 2008, 19:55

So what's that 4 in 4? He's done everything asked of him so far can't understand why he wasn' playing sooner for Panathonikos.

Wonder Pigeon · 7th May 2008, 19:57

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

I don't know whether people are still being sarcastic or not?

Chances of Manucho being a success at United are less than 10%.

Chances of Benzema being a success at United greater than 85% (chances of getting Benzema from Lyon are less than 5% though).

percentages

ByronSteve · 7th May 2008, 19:58

Yes, another good performance by Manucho in a 3-1 victory. Scored a penalty with a powerful shot into the roof of the net. It is a shame that this idiot of a coach waited so long to play him. He is looking a lot sharper now and has two matches left in the play-offs.
It has been confirmed here by Panathinaikos that Manucho is going back to OT at the end of the season but they are still hopeful that he will come back to Greece, with Man Utd needing more time, to get his work permit. Lets hope they are wrong!
I must admit that he is starting to look like the player that we all saw in the ANC and I do think that if and when we get the permit, he is going to be a great addition to our squad. He is certainly different to anything we have had before. I still think he needs to bulk up a little for the Premiership as he does get knocked off the ball a little too easily sometimes.
Never mind, he has come very cheap and hopefully, he will be a success.

sonymobby · 7th May 2008, 20:02

Hey Steve, which team team do you support in Greece? You seem a little distant from Panathinaikos when you write about Manucho so that's why I don't assume you support them.

jasonrh · 7th May 2008, 20:06

It sounds to me like he supports "Manchester United" in Greece.

sonymobby · 7th May 2008, 20:08

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Originally Posted by jasonrh

It sounds to me like he supports "Manchester United" in Greece.

You know what I mean. I'm asking if he has a local team in Greece, what's so wrong about that?

ByronSteve · 7th May 2008, 20:25

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Originally Posted by sonymobby

Hey Steve, which team team do you support in Greece? You seem a little distant from Panathinaikos when you write about Manucho so that's why I don't assume you support them.

When I first arrived in Greece, I adopted Panathinaikos as my team because my son played for their youth team. He has now returned to the UK. I have followed them over the years but I get very frustrated watching Greek football. I was brought up going to OT and watching some great Utd teams over the years, so watching Greek football was a very poor substitute.
When Manucho came here, I had an excuse to watch them again.
Being Head of PE at an International School here, my kids are always at me to support Panathinaikos, so now I just brag about our new star, that they are lending for a few months. He is taking them to Champions League qualification, so they are happy. Besides, I have brainwashed most of them into supporting Man Utd, so I have had the last laugh.

sonymobby · 7th May 2008, 20:36

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Originally Posted by ByronSteve

When I first arrived in Greece, I adopted Panathinaikos as my team because my son played for their youth team. He has now returned to the UK. I have followed them over the years but I get very frustrated watching Greek football. I was brought up going to OT and watching some great Utd teams over the years, so watching Greek football was a very poor substitute.
When Manucho came here, I had an excuse to watch them again.
Being Head of PE at an International School here, my kids are always at me to support Panathinaikos, so now I just brag about our new star, that they are lending for a few months. He is taking them to Champions League qualification, so they are happy. Besides, I have brainwashed most of them into supporting Man Utd, so I have had the last laugh.

That's good. And yeah Greek football is frustrating and quite poor compared to English Football. I don't have a team in Greece too but I follow what's going on and the team I don't like the most is Panathinaikos because they are so bitter the whole time as if someone has stolen their success and on top of that they are arrogant as hell. Manucho has some talent but the football in Greece is so slow that it's going to be an even greater shock to him and a great gamble for us.

Raven_Blade · 7th May 2008, 20:50

Good for Manucho again. Keep scoring goals and gaining publicity. He is just further strengthening our case to get him a work permit using the special talent dispensation rule.

sonymobby · 11th May 2008, 20:32

Manucho played today but got injured quite early in the game. Teams need to do that in order to stop the black Pele...

charleysurf · 11th May 2008, 20:34

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Originally Posted by sonymobby

Manucho played today but got injured quite early in the game. Teams need to do that in order to stop the black Pele...

The black Pele? What colour is the real Pele? Yellow?

Sam#1 · 11th May 2008, 20:37

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

The black Pele? What colour is the real Pele? Yellow?

Yes.

The 'Black' Pele >>> Pele

sonymobby · 11th May 2008, 20:39

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

The black Pele? What colour is the real Pele? Yellow?

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 11th May 2008, 20:41

Chris H · 12th May 2008, 02:10

I kind of like "the Great Big Pele". It's very descriptive.

VoetbalWizard · 12th May 2008, 02:14

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Originally Posted by sonymobby

Manucho played today but got injured quite early in the game. Teams need to do that in order to stop the black Pele...

isn't that the second time he's gotten injured at his short stay at pana? hope he isn't injury prone like saha

Elliott · 12th May 2008, 02:20

He does seem a bit injury prone, doesn't he?

UBERScholes · 12th May 2008, 02:22

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Originally Posted by Elliott

He does seem a bit injury prone, doesn't he?

Time to get rid

Diabo_Sam · 14th May 2008, 17:24

AEK Athens 0 : 0 Panathinaikos

1st half.

is he playing?

sonymobby · 14th May 2008, 17:31

No, he's not playing.

Drifter · 25th May 2008, 07:39

Manucho Keen To Make United Impact

The 25-year-old signed with United in January, but has yet to play for the club after being sent immediately to Greece on-loan.

The former Petro Atletico hitman has impressed for the Prasinoi, scoring four times in seven league appearances, and will join the United squad for pre-season training in July.

Manucho is pleased with the steps he has made during his time in Greece, and hopes to feature for the Red Devils next season.

Experience

"Since the end of the Greek league, I have been in contact with (United assistant manager Carlos) Queiroz and I know that things are going well," said the Angolan.

"I am not thinking about wearing a shirt other than that of United. I am just thinking about playing in the Champions League next season.

"It was a good experience (in Greece). Had I played more games, I believe I could have scored more goals and silenced those who still doubt my qualities.

"Overall, it was a positive experience. English and Greek football have different styles though."

Hopeful

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson snared Manucho on the basis of his excellent performances for Angola during the African Cup of Nations in January.

Manucho scored four goals in the tournament, and Ferguson announced that he is keen to hang onto the tricky forward despite problems regarding his eligibility to play in England.

Sir Alex said in February: "Given that he played for Angola and did so well at the Africa Cup of Nations, we will reapply for his work permit in the summer and hopefully next year he could play for us."

032Devil · 25th May 2008, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Drifter

Manucho Keen To Make United Impact

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson snared Manucho on the basis of his excellent performances for Angola during the African Cup of Nations in January.

Slack journalism again.

United signed him before the ANC.

Raven_Blade · 25th May 2008, 12:09

Surely he must get a work permit now. He has done just about everything he possibly can and more. The Home Office will easily let illegal immigrants into this country but someone who will actually make a difference has to struggle to get in.

711 · 25th May 2008, 12:15

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Originally Posted by 032Devil

Slack journalism again.

United signed him before the ANC.

The first application was made before the ANC to try and get him to United in the transfer window.

There was no point in applying again until he could play, ie now, for next season.

oh yeah, sorry Devil, I misread your post.

starman · 25th May 2008, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Elliott

He does seem a bit injury prone, doesn't he?

Maybe he's the black Saha.

INF-AMOS · 25th May 2008, 13:18

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Originally Posted by starman

Maybe he's the black Saha.

Is that racist... i'm not sure any more.

John the Writer · 25th May 2008, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Surely he must get a work permit now. He has done just about everything he possibly can and more. The Home Office will easily let illegal immigrants into this country but someone who will actually make a difference has to struggle to get in.

That's not entirely true though is it?

I'd be interested to know your position on current immigration legislation.

Raven_Blade · 25th May 2008, 15:46

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Originally Posted by John the Writer

That's not entirely true though is it?

I'd be interested to know your position on current immigration legislation.

Maybe im exaggerating a bit but there is some truth in it. The UK has too much of an open door policy. We let more people in than any other country then give them all benefits from our taxpayers money. I could go and on...

Church o Choccy · 25th May 2008, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Surely he must get a work permit now. He has done just about everything he possibly can and more. The Home Office will easily let illegal immigrants into this country but someone who will actually make a difference has to struggle to get in.

That's completely irrelevant though, isn't it? You're comparing illegal immigration with a legal process of applying for a work permit for a citizen of a non EU country.

I'll seek to avoid the topic of my disagreement with your statement as a whole (wrong thread, wrong forum) but I'm sure you can appreciate an illegal immigrant and a work permit application are almost completely unrelated?

Kelvin · 25th May 2008, 16:04

come on if there is any sense, give him a home work permit and let him play for the Premeirship and European champion.

7th May 2008, 19:55	#521 (permalink)
nooshka Youth Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hay Posts: 449	So what's that 4 in 4? He's done everything asked of him so far can't understand why he wasn' playing sooner for Panathonikos.

7th May 2008, 19:58	#523 (permalink)
ByronSteve Youth Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ano Melissia,Athens,Greece Posts: 235	Yes, another good performance by Manucho in a 3-1 victory. Scored a penalty with a powerful shot into the roof of the net. It is a shame that this idiot of a coach waited so long to play him. He is looking a lot sharper now and has two matches left in the play-offs. It has been confirmed here by Panathinaikos that Manucho is going back to OT at the end of the season but they are still hopeful that he will come back to Greece, with Man Utd needing more time, to get his work permit. Lets hope they are wrong! I must admit that he is starting to look like the player that we all saw in the ANC and I do think that if and when we get the permit, he is going to be a great addition to our squad. He is certainly different to anything we have had before. I still think he needs to bulk up a little for the Premiership as he does get knocked off the ball a little too easily sometimes. Never mind, he has come very cheap and hopefully, he will be a success.

7th May 2008, 20:02	#524 (permalink)
sonymobby spoilt whiner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,684	Hey Steve, which team team do you support in Greece? You seem a little distant from Panathinaikos when you write about Manucho so that's why I don't assume you support them.

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jasonrh Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: "You sir, are the syphilitic cockbiscuit son of a hamster rimmer."; "Sir Alex Ferguson, trainer of the English champions, wants to start the spoon fruits since early." Posts: 57,515	It sounds to me like he supports "Manchester United" in Greece.

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester United vs The World Posts: 14,192	Good for Manucho again. Keep scoring goals and gaining publicity. He is just further strengthening our case to get him a work permit using the special talent dispensation rule.

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sonymobby spoilt whiner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,684	Manucho played today but got injured quite early in the game. Teams need to do that in order to stop the black Pele...

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Kaiketsu_Zorro A follower of Manchunism Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Polska Posts: 1,283

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Chris H Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: If you say that you are mine...I'll be here til the end of time. Posts: 2,068	I kind of like "the Great Big Pele". It's very descriptive.

12th May 2008, 02:20	#537 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,139	He does seem a bit injury prone, doesn't he?

14th May 2008, 17:24	#539 (permalink)
Diabo_Sam Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carrick's our Unknown Soldier. Posts: 1,779	AEK Athens 0 : 0 Panathinaikos 1st half. is he playing?

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sonymobby spoilt whiner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,684	No, he's not playing.

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,262	Manucho Keen To Make United Impact The 25-year-old signed with United in January, but has yet to play for the club after being sent immediately to Greece on-loan. The former Petro Atletico hitman has impressed for the Prasinoi, scoring four times in seven league appearances, and will join the United squad for pre-season training in July. Manucho is pleased with the steps he has made during his time in Greece, and hopes to feature for the Red Devils next season. Experience "Since the end of the Greek league, I have been in contact with (United assistant manager Carlos) Queiroz and I know that things are going well," said the Angolan. "I am not thinking about wearing a shirt other than that of United. I am just thinking about playing in the Champions League next season. "It was a good experience (in Greece). Had I played more games, I believe I could have scored more goals and silenced those who still doubt my qualities. "Overall, it was a positive experience. English and Greek football have different styles though." Hopeful United boss Sir Alex Ferguson snared Manucho on the basis of his excellent performances for Angola during the African Cup of Nations in January. Manucho scored four goals in the tournament, and Ferguson announced that he is keen to hang onto the tricky forward despite problems regarding his eligibility to play in England. Sir Alex said in February: "Given that he played for Angola and did so well at the Africa Cup of Nations, we will reapply for his work permit in the summer and hopefully next year he could play for us."

25th May 2008, 12:09	#543 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester United vs The World Posts: 14,192	Surely he must get a work permit now. He has done just about everything he possibly can and more. The Home Office will easily let illegal immigrants into this country but someone who will actually make a difference has to struggle to get in.

25th May 2008, 16:04	#550 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,815	come on if there is any sense, give him a home work permit and let him play for the Premeirship and European champion.

25th May 2008, 20:03	#551 (permalink)
Chris H Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: If you say that you are mine...I'll be here til the end of time.