retired_krissclarke

Wow this is a fantastic story. I love the plot you've given it and your game policy is a great one to see in action. Only shame is I'm gonna have to wait for updates to see the story progress!

Keep it up

retired_sander

eScotty - ta mate

i aim to do one update a day roughly some times i do two at a time if i get a few games played. The plot isd actually still devolping as you'll read sunday/monday when i return from manchester

Daily Telegraph Match Report

Well after the midweek trouncing of Barcelona, United were brought back down to earth by a fairly poor Fulham Side. A fairly poor first half saw both teams fail to make the most of their chances and the 1-1 scoreline at the interval was flattering.

Alan Smith eventually opened the scoring after 41 minutes slipping the ball past Van De Sar from a Saha cross. Just before half time Collins John popped up for Fulham to smash a volley past Howard in to the back of the net making it even.

In the second half United looked more dominant and Saha got his 3rd of the season, heading home a Gary Neville cross. Soon after Tim Howard brought down Alain Goma inside the box and was sent of for a professional foul. Carroll came on for Ronaldo but failed to save Malbranque's penalty.

For the rest of the half Fulham's extra man was put to good use but they were unable to finish any of their numerous chances. The United defence did their best to try and limit shots but couldn't really cope and were probably lucky to hang on for the draw.

Manchester United 2 Smith 41, Saha 68 Fulham 2 John 45, Malbranque 74 (Pen)

MOM: Louis Saha
Booked: Gary Neville
Sent Off: Tim Howard

Attendance: 62278

Ratings: Howard 7, G Neville 7, O'Shea 7, Silvestre 7, Heinze 7, Keane 7, Ronaldo 7, Scholes 6, Saha 10, Smith 8, Kleberson 6, Richardson (Sub for Scholes 68 mins) 6, Carroll (Sub for Ronaldo 74) 6

retired_sander

Fergie learns about M&M's 'problems'

Mr X's House

A cellphone on the coffee table rings and Sir Alex answers it.

SAF: “Hello”

BP: “Are Hello, I have some news for you regarding our business transaction.”

SAF: “Good is it done??”

BP: “Yes it is done you'll be able to read about it in the papers tomorrow.”

SAF: “**** tomorrow I'll look on the internet a bit later tonight. Care to give me the details now so I can gauge what sort of cover up the buggers have pulled off?”

BP: “Sure as you asked nicely and pay well. I thought I'd send a message via one of their key staff members. Naturally I went for the highest profile target possible Kieran Fallon, their newly appointed Chief Jockey. I quiet word in his ear was all I was intending to do, well with a bit of arm twisting if you catch my drift.”

SAF: “I think I get your meaning, a few broken bones I hope.”

BP: “Yes well that's what I'd normally do but he foolishly fought back as well as threatened to get his own back with the help of your buddies. I was forced to break a few bones and then take him too the Coolmore. Once I got their I dragged him into their offices and delivered a nice little message personally. I'd suggest you stay out of sight in here for the next few months as they were rather mad.”

SAF: “What did you say in the message?”

BP: “Oh nothing major just that a client of mine wished to express his disappointment at your sacking. I'm fairly certain they knew it was you as they told me to tell you to **** off and die. I can take things a step or two further if you like.”

SAF: “What are you suggesting you do for me next then?”

BP: “How about hitting them where it hurts most, their pocket. Through my government contacts I can get a nice little substance called VEF from the MOD. It's probably best that you don't get told what it is but suffice it to say that VEF will cause them severe chaos.”

SAF: “Good, good, do you need any more money yet?”

BP: “I don't but it will cost me £5000 to get some VEF. There is still enough funds left to cover this though so you needn't pay any more just yet.”

SAF: “OK. Goodbye for now.”

BP: “See Ya.”

retired_krissclarke

Did the story die?

retired_sander

No just been busy or ill so i've not had time to play any more just yet.

I may get some done tonight depends how i feel

retired_krissclarke

No problem Still looking good ^.^

retired_sander

Tuesday 18th September 2001

Porto Champions League Estadio do Dragao

MUTV Commentator

“Good Evening and welcome to sunny Portugal. Tonight its the 2nd Champions League group match of the season against Porto. It's pretty much the same team as last time with a few changes. Carroll is in goal in place of Howard> Heinze moves to left back covering for the suspended O'Shea, with Wes Brown taking the centre back berth. Miller is on in place of Scholes and the bench is mostly full of youngsters.

GK Carroll
DL Heinze
DR G Neville
DC Silvestre
DC Brown
MC Ronaldo
MC Kleberson
MC Keane
AMC Miller
FC Saha
FC Smith

Subs:

Howard
Bellion
Rincon
Rossi
Spector
Fletcher
Ngalula

retired_krissclarke

Risky lineup

retired_sander

on the contrary the scoreline begs to differ

got a bit of a striker crisis at the moment though gotta play Bellion :thdn: :thup:

Daily Telegraph Match Report

A nice and easy win for United tonight despite not playing a full strength team. Going into the match with only 2 first team strikers should of been a hindrance, and with Saha getting injured early on it could have been a disaster. Backup striker Bellion showed what he has the potential of becoming with a wonderful display.

Shortly after coming on for Saha Bellion scored his first of the night, it was a simple shot at the goal which the keeper somehow managed to miss. The second was a clinical strike after a swift passing move which made the game safe at 3-0. Heinze scored the second after a defensive mix up saw him pounce on the loss ball and slot it past the fixated keeper.

Porto 0 Manchester United 3 Bellion 45, 76 Heinze 67

MOM: Jorge Costa
Booked: Keane

Attendance: 51988

Ratings: Carroll 9, G Neville 7, Brown 7, Silvestre 8, Heinze 8, Keane 6, Ronaldo 8, Miller 7, Saha 7, Smith 8, Kleberson 7, Bellion (Sub for Saha 42 mins) 8, Rossi (Sub for Ronaldo 77) 6, Ngalula (Sub for Silvestre 77 mins) 6

retired_krissclarke

*laughs* Well played. I don't envy the position of having to play Bellion, even as a United fan.

I have a feeling I know who Mr X is, must be very seedy dealings for Alex to get involved