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Its Super Tuesdays. Geez the Super Tuesdays are just flying. We Officially Welcome Irfaan Adam as our La Liga Correspondant. This Tuesday we will have Chavel, Ejaz, Irfaan and myself on the panel. I will introduce the new section called Super Tuesday Question of the week. Its April and from now there is just going to be action and tension in all the leagues around Europe

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL, VENUE: CAFE NESCAFE FORDSBURG: LIVERPOOL VS ARSENAL ....
TIME: 8:45pm


THEATER OF DREAMS
BY LAAL CHAVEL (RED RICE)




INSIDE THE THEATRE - Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is playing a very influential role in Uniteds midfield, his excellent passing game & his ability to hold the ball whilst players like Anderson & Scholes attack, has been well praised by footballing pundits. Red View caught up with him for an interview, heres what he had to say:

What did you learn from winning the league last season?
I discovered how good it feels to win trophies and I want that feeling again. But we also lost in the FA Cup final and went out of the Champions League in the semi-final. Those experiences have given me even greater determination to do well.

At what point this season did you begin to believe the title was a distinct possibility?
We’ve had faith in ourselves from day one, and nothing has changed in that respect. We had always set out to win the league this season and the feeling this will happen grows stronger as the campaign moves on. Now is the time we really need to hit our best form because this is when it counts.

How hard is it to maintain form when the team is being rotated?
If you look at our results, I don’t think you can say a bad word about the rotation policy. Whoever’s played has done well and we’ve won more often than not. As a player, you’d prefer to be involved in every game, but the little rests here and there mean everyone’s still fresh. That was obviously the boss’s idea at the start of the campaign and he’s been proved correct once again. It was around this time last season that we had a few injuries, which resulted in the same players playing in every game. We eventually got a little tired and paid the price. This time we’ve been able to have a rest and use different players according to the games.

So, what would you say you bring to the team?
I just try to help out at both ends of the pitch. I supply the attackers as much as possible and create chances for them, but at the same time I’m looking to defend and help out the back four. I do enjoy playing here at United because I get a lot of the ball. And, of course, it’s a pleasure to play with these lads. People talk about my passing ability and that’s always been one of my strengths. However, it’s easier to look good when you’re playing with others who move so well off the ball. Our forwards make my life a lot less difficult.





PROSPECTS
Injuries are bound to happen during the season United fans never use it as an excuse for whatever game may come up. Cos we know a great team has depth & to win trophies you need depth in this demanding age of football. Nevertheless a bit of crisis here as Vidic’s injury against Roma was coupled by that of Rio Ferdinand’s against Boro. The good news is that Rio did not break any bones nor did Vidic but he will be out for about 2 weeks according to club reports, a chance for O’Shea & Pique perhaps to show there class. Pique stepped in quite well against boro.

Real Madrid probably the worlds most dreadfully run club, Why? Cos the president not the manager makes the signings picks the team & keeps F&*kin tapping up Ronaldo. You Spanish b@stards get your own scouts & improve your youth academy!!!

GAMES
Last Game vs. Roman Rats (0-2)
“I tink da team play funtustic..” Watch RON THE DONS reaction here….
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid958992159?bctid=1483914642






SAF sent a message to the Roman Rats - that they wont succeed in “kicking Ron out of the game”, apparently Pizaro & the Rats president are pissed off with Rons showboating. Bugger off you RODENTS!!!
Ex United player Darren Ferguson has started a promising management career at Peterborough. With SAF’s influence he could go along way. Watch SAF & SON here:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid958992159?bctid=1483914710

vs. Middlesbro
Good on Boro for their attacking play as the Brazilian Alves slotted in 2 superb strikes. Ron opened the scoring tapping in his 37th of the campaign & it looked like it was goin to be a rout but Boro never gave up, draw a fair result at the wrong time of the season. Watch SAF’s reaction here: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid958992159?bctid=1483831102



Next Game – vs. Roma (Wed SS3 8:30)
Roma know we wont have our regular back four & will throw everything at us from the word go, they got nothing to lose, the danger is United at home are razor sharp on the attack…

vs. Gooners (Sun 12 Apr 17:00 SS3)
Like SAF said its far from over, a 5 point cushion would have been ideal going into the Arsenal game. Its now a fight to the end for the title.

Chavilinho _


FROM THE KOP END



BY EJAZ KHAN





Arsenal vs Liverpool – The trilogy, episode 2
KOPics of discussion







Peter Crouch scores a brilliantly taken goal, and fans ask, why does Kuyt play and he doesn’t?




Nicklas “the Klutz” Bendtner scores the equalizer (Yes, that Bendtner)





Haai guys, free header, again ?





Damien Plessis was a composed figure in the holding role, and shows the future is bright for Liverpool




“Plessis – my countrymen, stop killing our attacks, I weel blaas you in ze painful area”


Boo hoo- This veronica name-calling,it is killing my confidence, stop it pleeease !
So what if I missed a sitter, again?

Round two of the best of three between Arsenal and Liverpool and its spoils shared once again. In all honesty, this was a game Liverpool could easily have won, were it not for one of the most embarrassing performances for a certain Andriy “Veronica” Voronin. He was absolutely putrid, and that’s putting it mildly. Rafa Benitez had to rest key players like skipper Steven Gerrard and talisman striker Fernando Torres, so too the likes of Xabi Alonso and Fabio Aurelio. All in all 8 changes were made by Benitez to keep his key players “fresh” for tonights encounter. It was a chance for Rafa to showcase one of his promising youngsters in the form of Damien Plessis. He was comfortable and composed, showing no signs of nerves albeit this being his premiership debut. He did everything Sissoko couldn’t – Hold the ball, pass to a player, and win the ball without giving it back to the opposition 2 seconds later. Arsene Wenger did not enjoy the same luxury of his coaching counterpart, and was forced to field his strongest team, as Arsenal have to keep the pressure on Chelsea and United, though the draw all but ensure that they are out of the race, though Wenger, ever the optimist, believes that they still have a chance, though it is a slim one.


Tonight, we should be in for a glorious night of European football, and at the most fitting of venues, Anfield. We are assured a nail biting encounter, and well, Liverpool supporters hardly have any nails left to bite! The question on every football fan wherever you go is : Why can’t Liverpool play with the same mentality and vigour as they do in Europe ? Well for now, the Champions league is all we have to play for, so lets hope they get the job done. C’mon you Reds!





Madrid’s Relief
By Irfaan Adam



The clash of the weekend didn’t take place in Spain this weekend but a good few 1000 kilometers away at a little ground called Melpark. The opening game of the WFA 1st division’s season, a Lenz derby between Real Lesco and Tigers.

The game was played at a slow pace, not due to unfitness lol, but because the ground resembled something out of the Kruger National Park. Melpark has now been renamed An-veld.

Masood Ahmed opened the scoring for Tigers with a fine chip, giving the opposition Keeper Fredz no chance at all. Tigers went 2-0 up just before halftime when Joe Surtee made a run into the Real box and was brought down; Baboo Wadee stepped up and converted from the spot.

The second half started just as slow with Real Lesco searching for a goal. A dull game sprang to life when out of nowhere Naseem “Swoosh” Mayet won the ball in midfield carried it for a few meters and unleashed an unstoppable shot to take the score to 2-1.

The game was put beyond doubt, when after some good work from Mini Ahmed, Yours truly beat Fredz from close range, after taking on 2 defenders, to put the result beyond doubt. Final score, 3-1 to Tigers.

Now to the less serious stuff, Madrid must be thanking their lucky stars this weekend, and now look almost certain to retain their title. The league leaders were pushed all the way by a stubborn Real Mallorca side, and Casillas was forced to make a sharp save after only 8 minutes when a cross from the left took a deflection off Sergio Ramos. Mallorca did have the ball in the net midway through the first half, but it was disallowed after a foul on Ramos.

Mallorca paid for their missed chances when Madrid took the lead through Wesley Sneijder.
Ramos: Third Red of the Season

The second half saw Mallorca dominate after Ramos was shown red when he was given a second yellow card. The hosts finally made all their pressure count when midway through the half substitute Borja Valero curled a shot into Casillas top corner.

Barcelona’s title hopes took a massive blow after being held to a 0-0 draw by Getafe at the Nou Camp.

In a frustrating night the hosts hit the woodwork thrice through Eto’o, Xavi and Giovanni dos Santos. The result leaves them 7 points behind Madrid with only 7 games left to play.

Villarreal also missed the chance to cut Madrid’s gap at the top when their 9 game unbeaten run was brought to an abrupt end by Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan.

Goals from Luis Fabiano and Fredi Kanoute handed the points to Manolo Jimenez’s men.

Kanoute On target

The night went from bad to worse when Villarreal’s Joan Capdevila was given a second yellow for a deliberate handball.

A superb game took place between Atletico Madrid and Almeira at the Vicente Calderon. Fans got treated to a 9 goal thriller as Atletico looks to cement that 4th Champions League spot.



Goals from Simao, Aguero, Antonio Lopez and Forlan

Simao and Sergio Aguero helped themselves to a brace while Antonio Lopez and Diego Forlan got a goal each. The home team winning 6-3.

Rumours

This past week saw Milan once again checking up on Ronaldinho with President Silvio Berlusconi and Carlo Ancelotti making statements about possibly signing him.

Former Barcelona Midfielder Pep Guardiola is being lined up to replace Frank Rijkaard.

Javier Saviola Might be going home to Argentina with Boca Juniors apparently interested.

VFB Stuttgart has set a 50 mill Euro Price tag on star striker Mario Gomez, with both Madrid and Barca interested.

And Finally

Madrid coach Bernd Schuster says Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the best player in the world and is confident that Madrid will sign him in the future.

SUPER TUESDAY QUESTION
By Swoosh

Christiano Ronaldo, Penaltino or Diver.Call him what you want. but look if it wasnt for this lity, The Mancs woulnt be where there are. But then again its a team that compliments an individual players performance.
But the lity has ben in sublime form. Everywhere you go its the discussion. Whether its with the plaza toppies or litys everywhere.

So i ask the blog. WHO IS CURRENTLY THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD. IS CHRISTIANO RONALDO THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD?