David Beckham - From Player to Manager

CT - Clive Tyldesley
AT - Andy Townsend

CT - Afternoon everyone, and welcome to today's match, it's Manchester United vs Wigan Athletic.

AT - It will be interesting to see how David Beckham's side will do today with new signing Ilkay Gundogan, who they bought from Borussia Dortmund this summer.

CT - And we're about to begin...

0' - Manchester United kick off...
6' - Garcia tries to thread the ball through, intercepted by Vidic's header... which sets van Persie through! van Persie is one on one with Scott Carson, and Robin van Persie scores!!!!!!!

Manchester United 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic

35' - Tackle by Vidic against Grant Holt sees the ball go out for a throw in... Ryan Shotton takes the long throw in towards James McClean, who heads the ball.... its in! JAMES MCCLEAN HAS EQUALISED!

Manchester United 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic

HALF TIME
Manchester United 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic

CT: Here comes the teams ready for the second half, no changes for either side yet.

56' van Persie shoots! Tipped away by Carson for a corner. van Persie takes the corner... Vidic heads it on towards Ferdinand... Ferdinand heads it towards goal... GOAL! RIO FERDINAND SCORES AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING HEADER! HITTING THE TOP OF THE GOAL!

Manchester United 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic

69' Rooney shoots! Deflected away by Garcia! Manchester United corner... van Persie with the delivery... towards Ilkay Gundogan who touches the ball onwards towards Rio Ferdinand, Ferdinand with the shot... it's in! RIO FERDINAND HAD SCORED AGAIN!

Manchester United 3 - 1 Wigan Athletic

90' Wigan free-kick, Maloney hits it over the bar... and its full time! Manchester United have won the Community Shield!!

FULL TIME
Manchester United 3 - 1 Wigan Athletic

AT: What a game! What a result, congratulations Manchester United and David Beckham!!!!!

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I can't believe it! We've won!
The first trophy of the season as well as my first ever trophy as a manager, it feels amazing!
I looked around the stadium applauding all the fans who came to watch, and all I could hear from the crowd was "Beckham! Beckham! Beckham!" It's a wonderful feeling, that's for sure.

I followed the lads up towards the stands to finally get hold of our trophy, they shook hands with many of the people around the area and got their medal, I followed, giving everyone around a handshake and a smile before getting my medal presented to me.

Vidic and Evra had the trophy in their hands, all the other lads were going "ooooohhhhh!" shakes their hands from low to high, they lifted up the trophy and all the lads cheered, I couldn't help but join in.

We celebrated on the pitch for around 10-15 more minutes, getting many pictures took of us from the media, it was amazing.

As we went back into the changing rooms, the lads were exactic and looked delighted.
"Can I have everyone's attention?" I asked, stood up tall.
Everyone went quiet.
"Congratulations all of you, you played great out there and deserve this trophy! However, next week the Premier League starts and we are playing our most fiercest rivals Manchester City, so whilst you enjoy your success, remember boys, this won't be an easy match." I said, walking out of the room.

What a great result. however we must prepare for the first game of the season, at home against Manchester City.

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MANCHESTER UNITED VS MANCHESTER CITY - THE MANCHESTER DERBY

This was it, my first derby as a manager and who is it against? Manchester City.
It is also my first match in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League, what a way to start, a match against your arch rival...

Well, on the plus side, we're at home, hopefully the thought of Old Trafford being a fortress will scare Manchester City, however they are a good team, so it won't be THAT easy.

Anyhow, here are the teams:



Lets hope we are able to beat this strong Manchester City team...

Wayne Rooney scored the only goal in the first Manchester Derby of the David Beckham
era.
In the first game of the season, David Beckham's first match was the eagerly anticipated
derby which saw Manchester City take on Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The game started brightly which saw Manchester United come close to scoring through
Robin van Persie 7 minutes in.

The decisive and only goal of the game came in the 15th minute as Wayne Rooney struck the
ball on a half-volley from 20 yards out.

Manchester City have numerous chances but David de Gea was in fine form pulling off save
after save, to a point when City thought he was unbeatable.

This victory for Manchester United puts them top of the league where as City drop down to 20th,
however the rest of the leagues action takes place tomorrow so their positions should
change on the table.

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Wayne Rooney scored a great half volley to secure the 3 points and bragging rights.

Manchester United Manager David Beckham:
"We played very well, going forward and defensively. We had the better chances and took them."

"It is a great way to start my league campaign with a win over our major rivals, and hopefully
this performance can encourage the team to keep up this kind of performance and win us more
games throughout the season."

Manchester City Manager Manuel Pellegrini:
"It's was a tough match against our rivals and their finishing was much better than ours which
cost us the game."

August Report

Results:

Manchester United 1 - 0 Manchester City
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Rooney 15'

Great win against our biggest rivals, we were solid at the back and thoroughly deserved the win.

Hull City 0 - 1 Manchester United
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Evans 2'

Player of the Month:

Jonny Evans
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He's been solid this month and has scored the winning goal against Hull, been very consistent at the back too.

Manager of the Month:

David Beckham
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Very honoured and proud to win this award in my first season in-charge.

A good start mate keep going

Nice start ! good luck !

WAYNE ROONEY INJURED ON ENGLAND DUTY

Fans of Manchester United will not be happy at the news that Wayne Rooney came back from international duty injured with about 3 weeks on the sidelines.
Wayne Rooney has been ever present this season for Manchester United as he's scored one goal in three games and has been the key man for Manchester United this season.
Wayne Rooney has shown his frustration over this injury saying:

"I'm really disappointed at my injury, as it keeps me out for up to 3 weeks, meaning I'll miss our first Champions League match and possibly the cup game against Liverpool."

David Beckham has though many options to fill in Rooney's position, with Shinji Kagawa and Ilkay Gundogan both able to play in Rooney's position.

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September Report

Results:

Manchester United 3 - 0 Swansea
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Antonio Valencia 15'
Robin van Persie 27'
Shinji Kagawa 42'

Solid home win, great first half performance but not so great second half, but 3 goals and a clean sheet against a decent side like Swansea is a great result.

West Ham United 0 - 2 Manchester United
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Shinji Kagawa 67',87'

Another great win, especially away at West Ham, Shinji Kagawa was outstanding and got 2 goals to his name to emphasize that, overall, great performance, and we're still unbeaten!



Manchester United 3 - 0 PSV

Shinji Kagawa 85'
Danny Welbeck 87'
Sjoerd Olijve (OG) 90'

First Champions League match as a manager and I get a solid 3-0 win! Although I was quite worried that it took till the final 5 minutes before we made a breakthrough, however 3 goals and a clean sheet!

Aston Villa 1 - 4 Manchester United
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Fabian Delph 15'
Antonio Valencia 20', 47'
Jonny Evans 77'
Ilkay Gundogan 90'

What a performance by the lads this was. Going behind early in the game and to come back from that and win 4-1 is absolutely amazing, Antonio Valencia played extremely well scoring two spectacular goals.


Manchester United 1 - 1 Liverpool (4-1 on penalties)
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Marouane Fellaini 45'
Sheyi Ojo 46'

Tough game, but we thrashed them on penalties, it was a hard one to call as both sides deserved to win but overall we came out on top in the penalty shoot-out.

Manchester United 1 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur
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Danny Welbeck 35'
Erik Lamela 62'

Disappointing result, even though Spurs are first in the league, we deserved to win but Erik Lamela's solo goal earnt Spurs and undeserved point.

Player of the Month:

Antonio Valencia
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No brainer, he has been quality this month and has scored numerous times, however the main reason I chose him is that every game he has played, he has performed well in.

Manager of the Month:

Mauricio Pochettino


League Table:


Doing well in the league so far, unbeaten still and are level on points with Spurs.

Overall, a great month for us and I hope that next month he can do the same.

MANCHESTER UNITED ANNOUNCE STOCKPORT LINK

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Manchester United have announced a link with Stockport County in which they can send players on loan without Stockport County paying any of their wages.
Stockport County are currently in the Skrill North, suffering from back to back relegations but hope that this link will help them move forward;
"This link may be the start of better things." Peter Snape, Stockport County's chairman said speaking to Sky Sports News.
The link will see Manchester United pay an annual fee of £50,000 to Stockport County.

You're doing well mate! keep it up!

October Report:



Schalke 04 1 - 4 Manchester United
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 2'
Nemanja Vidic 31'
Robin van Persie 45', 63
Antonio Valencia 63'

A great away win which improves our hopes to win the group, Robin van Persie played excellent and overall from coming from behind and winning 4-1, we totally outclassed them.



Manchester United 5 - 0 Chelsea
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Robin van Persie 7'
Wayne Rooney 42', 64', 77'
Nemanja Vidic 51'
Rio Ferdinand sent off 45'
Nemanja Vidic sent off 76'

Absolutely exactic with the win here, a 1-0, 2-1 victory would have been perfect, but winning by 5 goals and keeping a clean sheet?! Amazing. We played extremely well and outclassed Chelsea in every department, and not to mention Wayne getting a hat-trick, he was pure class.

Manchester United 2 - 0 Newcastle United
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Wayne Rooney 32'
Shinji Kagawa 59'

A solid result against a good Newcastle side, we dominated possession and were very clinical when taking our chances, still unbeaten!



Zeljeznicar 2 - 5 Manchester United

Jonny Evans 16', 31'
Shinji Kagawa 37'
Fadil Svjetlanovic 39', 48'
Amar Hasanspahic OG 60'
Adnan Januzaj 68'

Solid victory which was expected from us, good scoreline but worrying that we conceded 2 goals.



Everton 0 - 2 Manchester United

Antonio Valencia 33'
Shinji Kagawa 40'

Solid away performance against a full strength Everton team, we played counter attacking football which paid off for us, great result which extends our unbeaten record.



Manchester United 2 - 1 Swansea
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Phil Jones 51'
Antonio Valencia 57'
Ashley Richards 75'

Decent win, but playing at home we should be beating Swansea by more than a on goal margin, however a win is a win and we are going into the quarter finals!

Player of the Month:

Shinji Kagawa
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He's been outstanding this month! Scoring 3 goals and overall being instrumental either on the winger or just behind our striker.

Manager of the Month:

David Beckham
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Proud to win this award again, feeling much more confident being a manager and as long as we keep our form up, the title looks destined to stay at Manchester United.

League Table:

Still top of the league, not lost a single match yet!

Overall, been our best month, played some tough games and won them all!

November Report:



Cardiff City 1 - 4 Manchester United

Nemanja Vidic 16'
Wayne Rooney 34' 86'
Danny Welbeck 44'
John Arne Riise 42'

A great result, especially away at Cardiff City. Wayne Rooney once again was the key man in this game, and got himself two goals to show how much good work he did. Disappointed not to have keeped a clean sheet but overall, scoring four goals away from home is great.



Manchester United 4 - 0 Zeljeznicar
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Nani 1' 78'
Wayne Rooney 45'
Rio Ferdinand 72'

A comfortable win, which sees us through to the last 16 of the champions league! In fairness, we had an easy group, but still we showed class and ability to be undefeated in our group.



Norwich 1 - 3 Manchester United

Michael Turner OG 42'
Robin van Persie 45'
Fabio 82'
Jonny Howson 84'

Not much to say about this game, very easy win, and still we are undefeated!

Manchester United 6 - 0 Crystal Palace

Nani 11'
Julian Speroni OG 33'
Wayne Rooney 36'
Rio Ferdinand 61' 78'
Nemanja Vidic 88'

Demolition. We completely outclassed Crystal Palace and the scoreline fully reflects that. Rio Ferdinand cannot stop scoring! Wayne Rooney again was our key man in the match, and overall we played amazing, still undefeated!



PSV 0 - 2 Manchester United

Danny Welbeck 46'
Javier Hernandez 90'

We've won our group now after this solid 2-0 win away at PSV, we played alright in the first half, but our finishing was woeful, however in the second half we played much better and got a win which we deserved.



Stoke 0 - 1 Manchester United

Wayne Rooney 2'

Lucky win. Very lucky. Wayne Rooney scored a penalty in the second minute, but after that the game was boring, hardly any chances but we scored and won the game away at Stoke which means we are STILL UNDEFEATED!

Player of the Month

Rio Ferdinand
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Although he is 35, Rio has been outstanding, both defensively and scoring goals, he has scored 3 goals this month and has been consistent all round.

Manager of the Month

David Beckham
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Another award! A great pleasure to have won this award again and I hope that this good form helps us secure 1st place going into the festive season.

League Table

A nice 8 point gap between us and Spurs, hopefully they will drop some points in their next game so we can keep it that way.

A very successful story! A great string of results...wow!

The Dilemma.
Things are going great at Manchester United, it's a dream come true for me, my first managerial job at the club which gave me a chance.
Things are going so good at the board even offered me a new contract:



A four year deal... Do I take it?
I mean, as much as I love the club and the good results we are having, do I really want to spend another four years here? I could have offers from Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the end of the season if things go well..
I'll need some time to think about this...

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