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2012-01-21T22:29:00.000+13:00

Chinese NY Tournament 2012

2012-01-15T18:05:00.007+13:00

The Chinese NY tourney starts this Saturday at Margaret Griffin Park, Lynfield.

Kick off is 2 pm. Players please get there early.

Plenty of chat and beers afterward.

REMEMBER, we win this week, then its straight to the Final, the following week.

ALL WELCOME

Strange ain't it ...

2012-01-09T20:30:00.000+13:00

Anyone would think we lost ...

Have a good one !

2011-12-31T18:16:00.003+13:00

hmmm

2011-12-23T22:21:00.003+13:00

hard to be enthused lately, but hopefully we can get some good wins under the belt over the holiday period, but

A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR NZ FANS, and may you all have a good and safe holiday.

come on the Arse*nal

2011-12-18T14:48:00.002+13:00

Two shakes of the hammer and we will be back where we belong.

oh yeah

2011-12-05T09:13:00.004+13:00

Manchester United will meet defending champion Manchester City in the FA Cup for a second straight season after the local rivals were drawn against each other in the third round ...

Party

2011-12-05T07:58:00.001+13:00

Great afternoon ...

Man Utd NZ Sunday football prizegiving

2011-11-22T23:36:00.003+13:00

The 2011 Manchester United NZ supporters club Sunday football team prizegiving will be at the clubs Xmas party.

This will be held at the Naval Base sports clubrooms at Ngataringa Bay on Sunday December 4th.

Kick-off at 12.30 pm ...

Cheap beer, BBQ, band ! , childrens playground and heaps of space makes this an ideal spot for a family gathering.

Full team attendance would be appreciated and there will be plenty for the kids and family to enjoy.

Upcoming

2011-11-14T10:32:00.002+13:00

Man Utd NZ are going to the Phoenix game at Eden Park this weekend.

Meet and drinks at the KINGSLANDER on new north road, Kingsland.

Then walking to the game, where we will buy a group seating in the yellow fever zone.

If you are keen, let some one know or add a comment.

EDEN PARK, kick-off 5 pm.

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XMAS PARTY: the MUNZ Christmas Party / Prizegiving will be at the Naval Base sports clubrooms, on the 4th of December.

Man Utd vs Man Utd 2

2011-11-05T20:14:00.005+13:00

Manchester United take on Sunderland (Wes Brown, O'Shea, Kieran Richardson, Frazier Campbell, Steve Bruce) at Old Trafford, tomorrow morning (2 am).

Should be a great game.

Watch the Kiwis waste Wales in the Rugby League 4 Nations at Wembley, then watch United take apart the 'Black Cats' of Tyne and Wear.

Xmas Meeting / Party

2011-10-23T01:31:00.001+13:00

It's at the Naval Base Devonport Sports Grounds on Sunday December 4th. Some great things planned so make a note and be sure to be there

Upcoming events

2011-10-21T11:31:00.005+13:00

The MUNZ Supporters club monthly meeting is at Steve and Carries in Glen Eden this Saturday (Oct 22nd).

The next club social event will be around the Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United game at Eden Park on Saturday 19th November.
It's a 5pm kick off so we could meet somewhere for a drink before the game, go to the game as a group and then an option for anyone who doesn't have to head home straight away, maybe a bite to eat afterwards? Contact Rob ...

Tournament

2011-10-21T11:28:00.002+13:00

Due to the length of the tournament 5-6 weeks and our low numbers, especially in regards to the older members. This was an over 40s event.

Manangement has sadly had to decline the offer to compete in this tourney.

New tourney

2011-09-27T18:45:00.002+13:00

Man Utd NZ have been invited to a new tournament.

Tourney starts in the first week of November thru to December.

EIGHT team competition !

Big game tonight

2011-09-18T19:16:00.002+12:00

Manchester United take on Chelski in the early hours of Monday morning.

Reviews of the NZ football team games are coming soon ....

GO BLACK

2011-09-09T17:29:00.000+12:00

Takapuna tourney

2011-09-02T21:23:00.002+12:00

Coming soon.

thanks, Hayden, Karl, Nick, his friend and the other guy.

write up coming.

We are gradually moving to the website ( http://www.mufcnz.com/ ) so please sign up and join the club.

the Arse get spanked !

2011-08-29T18:53:00.003+12:00

Oh yeah .................

Takapuna tournament this Sunday.

2011-08-25T10:30:00.007+12:00

ALBERT AMERY & KEN HERRING

Over the last year these long standing Takapuna Association Football Club members have passed away.

We have invited the Brownsons(ECB), Manchester United Supporters club, Taka Scousers/79s, and FARTCS teams to play Tribute games on the day.

The format will be that each team will play 3 half hour games.

KICK-OFF is at 12.30 for the first game, so with respect, could ALL team members be there by 12 or as close to as possible.

ALL WELCOME !

Man Utd NZ v Norwest

2011-08-15T20:14:00.002+12:00

Another great game of football, with the youth (albeit Westies this time) shining again on a grey day in the North West.

full report coming soon ....

Ahhhh

2011-08-15T18:19:00.001+12:00

YOUNG and CLEVERely ..........

MUNZ vs Takapuna

2011-08-10T23:00:00.009+12:00

Man Utd NZ took the field against the Old Farts, slightly weakened but in great heart, and with the youth out wide, we delivered it in true red style, going two nil up inside 20 minutes.
Unfortunately the rain arrived and the refs watch got a bit fogged, as we played another 40 minutes in pouring rain, allowing them to get ahead by sheer endurance, they having full wind and force 10 rain in their advantage.
Then turning around, they only wanted to play 20 minutes before the ref found his whistle and called it off.

What a rip-off, but we allowed it to happen and our performance after 7 weeks off, was fantastic !

So onwards and upwards and see you all at Huapai, this Sunday at three o'clock.

Quem é o homem?

2011-08-08T16:22:00.004+12:00

Sunday games this month

2011-08-05T10:44:00.003+12:00

Takapuna ... this Sunday (7th) .. at Taharoto Rd. 1 pm

Norwest ... August 14th ... at Huapai. 3 pm

Takapuna ... Aug 28th ... Tournament in memory of Alby ...

Man Utd NZ at Takapuna

2011-08-04T20:32:00.002+12:00

The Man Utd NZ football team will be playing the Old Farts at Tararoto road this Sunday.

Kick-off is at ONE O'CLOCK.

After the game, we will heading down to the AGM at the Devonport Naval Base.

ALL WELCOME ...

Premier League promo ad on the telly

2011-07-29T09:35:00.002+12:00

Seen the local reds on the Premier league promo last night.

Its brief, but everyone looks good.

:)

MUFCNZSC v Onehunga

2011-07-23T14:33:00.002+12:00

Man Utd NZ have a game of football tomorrow, Sunday 24th, playing Onehunga at Waikaraka Park.

Kick-off is 2pm.

ALL WELCOME

Football finally !

2011-07-07T20:06:00.001+12:00

Weather permitting, three games in the next five weeks !

And a special tournament at the end of August at Taharoto rd, Takapuna.

Onehunga CANCELLED

2011-06-24T17:28:00.000+12:00

Season over, but still plenty of football

2011-06-21T11:16:00.005+12:00

As we reflect on Manchester Uniteds record 19th Championship, don't forget the Sunday team has still got at least four more games to go.

Man Utd NZ:

v Onehunga .... this Sunday (26th June)

v East Coast Bays .... 17th July .... 2pm

v Onehunga .... 24th July .... 2pm

v Takapuna .... 7th August .... 1pm

ALL WELCOME

Cancelled

2011-06-09T20:35:00.005+12:00

Man Utd NZ will take on the Takapuna Old Farts at Taharoto rd this Sunday.

Scholesy

2011-06-01T20:30:00.006+12:00

One of the greatest players to wear the Red Shirt has finally hung up his boots. I've watched him progress from being a young boy to the consummate footballer he became. Paul lived in the same area as me and in the early 90's my brother Chris pointed him out as being on United's books. I made a note to watch his progress and what an exciting prospect he was.

He enjoyed a night out with the boys and I saw him frequently with Nicky Butt in the local town where we lived and although I was tempted to tell him to go home I didn't. When he made the reserves he sustained an injury at Blackpool and a few days later I met him in the toilets of The Albion (a local hostelry) and questioned him about the injury. I got the same reaction as the press have throughout his career, which was short and to the point, he said, "Broke me nose", and that was it. The fact is Paul Scholes did all his talking on the pitch and lets all be thankful that he did.

Click on the link below to see a tribute to The Ginger Prince

http://therepublikofmancunia.com/video-paul-scholes-tribute/

Champions League Final

2011-05-28T15:44:00.005+12:00

Here we go again, another one for the cabinet. For those in Auckland who want to watch with a crowd then you have a choice. Club members we either be in Speakers Corner Browns Bay or the rest will be at Fox's in the viaduct

Come on you Red Shirted Heroes

FA YOUTH CUP WINNERS 2011

2011-05-24T08:40:00.004+12:00

Even more Silverware for the cabinet as the Youth Team lift the FA Youth Cup at Old Trafford. They beat Sheffield United 4 - 1, 6- 3 0n aggregate.

Well done to the future stars.

One to go !

2011-05-23T23:27:00.003+12:00

Hi All

2011-05-20T09:47:00.003+12:00

Just a reminder that the May Club meeting will be on Saturday this month instead of the usual Wednesday night.

Date: Saturday 21st May
Venue: Galbraiths Ale House, 2 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland
Time: 3pm

On the agenda for discussion this month:

•Season Review
•Champions League Final preview and venue for club members to watch
•Next year's season ticket
•Upcoming AGM

Come along and bring the family (including kids) and friends/guests always welcome

See you there
Rob

Rob Harris
Secretary
Manchester United FC New Zealand Supporters Club

MUFCNZSC v ECB

2011-05-17T12:52:00.002+12:00

Manchester United NZ played the East Coast Bays old boys on Sunday afternoon.

Having blown off the cobwebs since we last played them and with us one player short it was a fast and frantic opening ten minutes, when incredibly we had the best opportunity to score, with a perfect thru ball to Wes, who just pushed it wide when one on one with the keeper.

They passed the ball around like they always do and with the extra man, we were hard pressed to keep up, but we keep trying and Wes had another chance before they exploded down field and scored a cracking goal. The heads dropped a little as we saw all that hard work disappearing and like lightening they had scored another goal. The half time whistle went and though a bit deflated, we felt we had played well.

The second half kicked off and instantly the Red Machine was back on attack and sure enough it wasn’t long before a chance appeared. After some excellent play down the pitch, Wes got a clear shot and hit a pearler in to the back of the Bays net. The score was 1-2 and we were pumped, but then a shocking clearance led to an easy East Coast Bays goal. This seemed to stump us a bit and we played some great football but just lacked those final passes and in the end they overwhelmed us with three fantastic goals.

A good game played in great spirit, as always with the ECB team and we retired to the bar beaten, but not defeated.

Champions

2011-05-15T19:39:00.003+12:00

This Link is a Must See!!

2011-05-12T08:39:00.000+12:00

Enjoy

http://therepublikofmancunia.com/video-no-second-chances/

19 Gaining Momentum

2011-05-11T08:19:00.000+12:00

In a bid to celebrate our 19th title, which is just around the corner, United fans are trying to get Paul Hardcastle’s number 19 to number on in the charts. Get it off iTunes for 79p. It is now currently 18 in the chart.

Hardcastle has confirmed that the proceeds of this will be going to charity. He has set the wheels in motion with record label EMI to get the money off to children who have lost their dad in battle fighting for this country.

Spread the word and make sure they buy the “19″ from his “Best of” album.

Listen to Paul Hardcastle’s interview with talkSPORT from this afternoon.

19 Titles

2011-05-10T08:06:00.003+12:00

The Reds are trying to get this released again. It all depends on the number of purchases from iTunes. It costs 79p to download it so have a go.

19 by Paul Hardcastle released in 1985

http://therepublikofmancunia.com/19/

Sunday football

2011-05-08T17:58:00.002+12:00

Manchester United NZSC failed to capitalise on their numerous chances and went down to a Bradley inspired Takapuna Old Farts, young Brad is Grumpys son and actually played for us, a few years ago (prob 14-15). Talented kid for sure ...

Score was 1-3 and was as always with the Old Farts, a most enjoyable match.

Cheers to the guys and

Best Wishes to Alby as he fights the big c ... Legend mate !

Man Utd NZ vs Takapuna old farts

2011-05-07T14:59:00.001+12:00

at Takapuna on Sunday.

1 pm kick-off ...

ALL WELCOME

Off to Wembley ....

2011-05-05T17:52:00.002+12:00

Ok,
down to it, just THREE games to win ....

Come on you Reds ............

Berbatov the Entertainer

2011-04-29T21:19:00.002+12:00

Click on the link below and discover that Berb is not the dour persona he portrays

http://therepublikofmancunia.com/video-berba-does-godfather-impression/

Weekend

2011-04-29T14:59:00.009+12:00

Manchester United are off to London this weekend to deal with the Arse, after beating the Germans on Wednesday.
krautz

and Man Utd NZ are playing Onehunga at Waikaraka Park this Sunday.
Kick-off is 2 pm.

ALL WELCOME

Nice early game tonight

2011-04-23T17:24:00.002+12:00

Manchester United play Everton tonight, early kick-off at 11.30 pm.

COME ON U REDS .......

MUFCSCNZ Monthly Meeting

2011-04-18T15:03:00.002+12:00

The meeting is this Wednesday 20 April at Speakers Corner Browns Bay. Starts around 1930 hours. All welcome

One down

2011-04-13T17:54:00.002+12:00

Nine to go .......

European Cup

Lets start with City on the weekend.

Man Utd NZ played Indonesia last weekend in Avondale, a great game that finished in a four all draw.

The team has a few weeks off, till May the 1st at Onehunga, so heaps of family time or party time watching United !!!

Reds of the Future

2011-04-11T06:55:00.004+12:00

The Youth team played the first leg of the FA Youth Cup Semi Final yesterday against Chelsea at the Bridge. We went down 3 - 2 but can turn it round at OT next week. Check out the link for a full report and video.

Link

catch up and ahead

2011-04-09T09:41:00.006+12:00

Fantastic win over the Hammers. Hammers

Great performance from the NZ lads at ECB.

And a glorious win over Chelski at Stamford Bridge. Chelski

This weekend, United are on early again, yee haa, 1.45 am tonight/tomorrow morn.
And Man Utd NZ are playing in Avondale, Riversdale reserve, 3.30 kick-off, ALL WELCOME !

Week ahead

2011-04-01T13:11:00.002+13:00

Manchester United play West Ham at Upton Park this Saturday night/Sunday, 12.45 am kick-off.

Then the European Cup game next Thursday morning against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Man Utd NZ will play East Coast Bays at East Coast Bays stadium, this Sunday at 2 o'clock. ALL WELCOME

Sunday ...

2011-03-20T23:36:00.006+13:00

United vs Bolton:

Man Utd NZ:
A spanking hot day in Henderson Valley for the Manchester United NZ vs Welsh Dragons game, this Sunday arvo.

Wayyyyyyyy to hot to be playing football, but such is life ..

We had a fantastic side on the line, but it wasn’t to be, as Steve (ACL), Walter (leg), Gareth (rolled ankle) and Cardiff (allegiance) put us back a tad.

Nevertheless with Mark in goal, Riccardo, Phil, Marc and young Hayden in defence, Jan, KJ, James, Mike in the middle and goal scoring maestros, Rob and Ron up front, we were still looking good.

But circumstances can lie, as a couple of VERY competent Welsh strikers took us to the sword and scored twice within ten minutes. The game was played in 3 thirty minute spells and the first hour was all one way with the Welsh scoring four goals in that time, a couple of them were dubious but that’s football.

Then they started to tire and the Red machine kicked in, with Rob pushing a thru ball to Ron who executed perfectly.

Then Hayden sent in a beautiful corner to Ron for his second.

Well, the tide had well and truly changed and next minute it was Stevie Mellor on the sideline who passed along the touchline to Hayden, who flicked it on to Rob, who squared it perfectly to Ron and he finished it precisely. A well deserved hat-trick in the space of twenty minutes.

But we weren’t finished yet and in spectacular Man United fashion, the ball was driven down the pitch to Hayden, who was on fire all match, and he expertly chipped the keeper to make it four all.

Absolutely fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

upcoming

2011-03-19T00:31:00.003+13:00

Manchester United play Bolton this Sunday at 4 am.

Man Utd NZ play the Welsh Dragons in Henderson, Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United play Chelsea in the European Cup quarter-finals.

muy bueno

2011-03-16T10:41:00.001+13:00

Monthly Meeting Wednesday 16th March

2011-03-16T07:51:00.001+13:00

Meeting tonight at Speakers Corner Browns Bay, starting around 1930 hours.

All very welcome

FA Cup highlights

2011-03-15T18:18:00.000+13:00

United wasting the Arse ...

Game

Liverpool vs United

2011-03-07T20:13:00.003+13:00

A typical first half between these two old rivals, till all hell broke loose when first BERBATOV crossed to the middle for Suarez, who took it to the line and Kuyt scored. Then three minutes later NANI headed the ball into the penalty area for Kuyt to get Liverpools second.
In to the second half and United dominated for the first fifteen minutes until against the run of play, Kuyt scummied his hat-trick.
In the dying minutes of extra time, Hernandez nodded in a Giggs' cross.

The Highs and Lows

2011-03-04T02:36:00.002+13:00

To say that the present time is a low is an understatement (excluding recent real events). It would appear that all of officialdom is against us and the process of objection and lack of acknowledgment from those who should be aware of said transgressions results in further punishment.

Nonetheless we will overcome and the mickies will suffer the wrath of a United scorned. Looking forward to the game at the weekend and as an aside I have a Ruby riding on it which is always a bonus!!

Catch up

2011-02-21T10:10:00.002+13:00

ROONEY !

Crawling to the Cup

:)

The Manchester derby

2011-02-11T15:16:00.001+13:00

Big one coming this weekend ...

Currently advertised as Sunday 1.30 am on Sky.

if you know of change please send me a note.

Well,

2011-02-07T00:18:00.002+13:00

thats one monkey off the back.

Now we can knuckle down and get on with the job of winning ......

Most people forget that Wolves have already beaten Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea and never been thrashed by anyone.

A good young squad of talented players that was very unlucky in 6/7 of their first 9 odd games.

update

2011-02-04T09:19:00.004+13:00

Manchester United . 2 - Southampton . 1 ... (FA Cup)

Manchester United . 3 - Aston Villa . 1 ... (Premier League)

United take on Wolves, live on Sunday morning.

Man Utd NZ play the Koreans in the CNY tourney at Alan Wood Park in Mt Albert on Saturday, kick-off is 2.30.

ALL WELCOME

Movies on Rialto

2011-02-04T09:18:00.000+13:00

On Rialto this month,

LOOKING FOR ERIC ............ Feb 15th, 16th

BEST, HIS MOTHERS SON ........ Feb 23rd, 24th.

Neville retires

2011-02-04T08:28:00.002+13:00

Story

CNY Tournament

2011-01-29T19:49:00.002+13:00

A tough game for the Man Utd NZ team this afternoon against Garry and the Chinese Stars.

We dominated for long spells, made untold breaks, but we couldn't stick one past Garry and unfortunately after we finished nil all, the game went to penalties.

Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Our record in this horror is similar to United and when Gareth smashed the first into the crossbar and it bounced down and out, not crossing the line we knew we were in the hard lane ....

Jan played brilliant all game, but penalties are 90% against the keeper and we went down 2-4.

Great performance by all the guys first up this season and thanks for the fantastic support.

Glory Glory Man United

2011-01-26T12:11:00.003+13:00

The Red Machine continues on the pathway to glory, as a late scramble against Blackpool this morning preserved the unbeaten league record.

After smashing Birmingham last weekend, United came up against a much more determined opposition this morning.

Blackpool were 2-0 up and the better side at half-time, thanks to headed goals from poorly defended corners from Craig Cathcart and DJ Campbell. But with the home side’s tempo and energy expended, and with substitutes Ryan Giggs and Javier Hernandez providing pace and penetration, the final 20 minutes was all one-way traffic. Dimitar Berbatov got the first of two goals after 72 minutes, then Hernandez equalised before his Bulgarian strike-partner completed the turnaround with two minutes of normal time remaining – although there were ten minutes of added time to survive due to a serious head injury suffered by Rafael.

Monthly Meeting

2011-01-12T02:54:00.002+13:00

Speakers Corner Browns Bay 19 January 1930 hours onwards.

All very welcome

Oh Nani ....

2011-01-05T17:14:00.002+13:00

Another comfortable win this morning over Stoke City.

Nani is just playing unbeliveable football ....

So wins over Stoke and West Brom and ripped off by Birmingham, overall the holiday period has been good.

Upcoming

2010-12-27T17:27:00.003+13:00

Nice win this morning against Manc 2.

Birmingham on Wednesday morning ..

then West Brom and Stoke coming up.

COME ON YOU REDS ....

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T13:20:00.005+13:00

and a Happy New Year.

Our football season was a bit upset by the bad weather, much like the United home team, so heres to a nice sunny break and get back for the Chinese New Year Tourney.

Wishing you all well.

Xmas Party

2010-12-13T12:27:00.002+13:00

It was an excellent day in the beautiful surrounds of Cornwall Park ( an Auckland treasure).

A great attendance, with good food and drink, led to a wonderful day for the Supporters Club.

Cheers to management and thanks to everyone who turned up.

November meet

2010-11-16T09:04:00.004+13:00

Ok, we are on the road this month.

The Manchester United New Zealand Supporters Club monthly meeting will held at the Cock and Bull in Botany Downs on Wednesday the 17th.

Kick-off will be 7.30.

A good chance for all you Southside fans to get along and have a chat.

ALL WELCOME.

Yet again ...

2010-11-15T08:33:00.002+13:00

and some weekends double up ....

United once more get up for a late draw ...

Liverpool fail and City sucks ... lol

Chelski crash ... blued

Some weekends just rock ....

2010-11-08T09:22:00.003+13:00

Thanks to a Korean (Park) and a Spainard (el Toro).

+
Cracking weather, great company, food and drinks .........

Turkey this morning

2010-11-03T10:19:00.002+13:00

Manchester United comfortably beat Bursaspor in this mornings Champions League match.

October Meeting

2010-10-19T00:55:00.002+13:00

Wednesday 20 October, 1930 hours

Speakers Corner, Browns Bay

All welcome, come along and lets all laugh at scousers!!

September Meeting

2010-09-14T07:55:00.001+12:00

Speakers Corner, Browns Bay 1930 hours Wednesday 15 September. All welcome as always

AGM results

2010-08-19T22:57:00.002+12:00

Chairman ... Brian Wood
Vice chairman .. Gareth Goodinson

Treasurer .. Katrina Harris
Secretary .. Rob Harris

Commitee .. coming soon

AGM

2010-08-18T11:09:00.005+12:00

The Manchester United NZ Supporters Club AGM is at the Speakers Corner, Browns Bay.

Kick-off is 7.30 pm

Opening game

2010-08-17T21:41:00.000+12:00

Manchester United cruised to victory against promoted Newcastle in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford.

First half goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Darren Fletcher set up a routine evening for Sir Alex Ferguson's men, and substitute Ryan Giggs volleyed home the third late on.

AGM

2010-08-10T20:48:00.002+12:00

Dear Members

Following ongoing difficulties in accessing the Navy Facilities for our August AGM, we have tried a number of alternative potential venues - without success (for a number of reasons).

We are required to have an AGM to elect new officers for the 2010/11 year and present financial statments for the past season etc hence we have elected to hold the AGM at The Speaker's Corner, Browns Bay, Auckland on the evening of Wednesday the 18th of August 2010, commencing at 7.30 pm.

The Club will run a 'limited' bar tab for members along with providing some finger food.

All members are welcome (and emplored) to attend - those unable to attend are requested to forward any nominations/comments relating to the business of the AGM to the Secretary or Chairman in advance of 18th August so these matters may be discussed at the AGM.

Footnote: Rob Harris has been preparing the monthly Club Magazine for the past few years and, continuing-on from previous editors, this has been a fantastic publication. Rob finds himself with a young family and growing work demands and would like to have someone take over this role within the Club. Could you please consider if this is something YOU could do - it involves cutting/pasting/assembling United info (and creating new content) for the magazine and emailing to members. We would like to resolve this at the AGM.

Regards

Brian Wood
Chairman MUSC NZ Branch

CHARITY

2010-08-09T05:57:00.003+12:00

Manchester United defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the Community Shield to make a statement of intent ahead of the new season. Antonio Valencia and Javier Hernandez put United in control and Dimitar Berbatov scored a delightful late goal.

link

Huapai

2010-08-05T22:52:00.001+12:00

Norwest have postponed our game this Sunday.

Man Utd NZ will play Takapuna on August 15th.

ALL WELCOME

Subs now DUE

2010-08-03T05:25:00.002+12:00

Subscriptions for the 2010-11 Manchester United NZ Supporters Club season are now due.

Subs remain the same at just $ 40 ! (Family or single)

Great value with a monthly newsletter, match tickets, monthly chats and a Sunday football team.

Get those subs in as soon as please.

Also time to start thinking about a new committee and such, for the upcoming AGM.

United v MLS

2010-07-29T19:48:00.001+12:00

The previous post from Youtube is a must see. It is a crystal ball that enables you to see the future, the near future............................

Manchester United Vs MLS All Stars

2010-07-29T19:45:00.001+12:00

Monthly meeting

2010-07-20T11:55:00.003+12:00

The MUFCNZSC meeting is on Wednesday at Speakers Corner.

Kick-off 7.30. ... ALL WELCOME

The return of Pete

2010-07-19T18:22:00.004+12:00

Just brilliant ...

Well done you Reds

Man Utd v Celtic

2010-07-18T23:26:00.002+12:00

TORONTO, Canada — Dimitar Berbatov scored one goal and contributed to two more as English powerhouse Manchester United launched their North American Tour with a 3-1 friendly victory over Celtic.

Season starts here - United v Celtic Sat 17th July

2010-07-15T09:27:00.003+12:00

United kick off with their first match vs Celtic in Toronto at the viewer friendly time of 11am NZ time on saturday.

The game can be watched on t'internet by checking the links (on the morning of the game) on the following website http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=80657&part=sports

4 games in 12 days and kick off times ranging from 10am to 12.30 NZ time means you can watch em at home /work

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={AD2DCFA2-C621-4216-BDD8-CF3528A1F299}&lid=Tour_Nextgameceltic

MUNZ v North Shore

2010-07-13T11:17:00.002+12:00

This Sunday at Allen Hill Stadium, Devonport.

Kick-off at 2.45.

Building to the Best

2010-07-06T19:17:00.000+12:00

George Best's legacy is giving teenagers the chance of a lifetime.

The George Best Memorial Trophy, a two-legged fixture between teams from Belfast and Manchester, is the brainchild of Barbara McNally, the United icon's sister.

“George said remember me for my football and that’s exactly what we did," said Barbara, referring to the matches which took place at United's training ground on 17 March - Saint Patrick’s Day and in Belfast on 22 May - George’s birthdate.

The Manchester United Foundation team was represented by players from Trafford, Salford and Wythenshawe social inclusion programmes. The George Best Foundation side was drawn from Castlereagh Borough Council’s Midnight Street Soccer initiative.

Both matches ended 1-1, but despite such a closely fought battle the sportsmanship from all the players was exemplary.

“The spirit in which the game was played was outstanding and each and every player is to be congratulated,” remarked Barbara. “I would like to extend our personal thanks to these young men who were outstanding ambassadors not just for both charities, but most importantly for the memory of George Best.”

The return of Wes

2010-07-02T12:31:00.005+12:00

A very strong team lined up against the East Coast Bays last Sunday. Mark in goal, Rob, Walter, Phil, James in defence, in the middle were the young Brazilians, Gareth, Jan, Grant, with Mike and Wesley up front. Marc was still up at ECB clubrooms gathering strays.

The game was hard and fast with the United defence performing exceptionally well under Walter and Phils guidance and the midfield rotations every ten minutes kept the energies up. Once again our attack just couldn’t get close enough, until the Bays scored. This lead to a brilliant play from United, the ball coming from James at left back, swept across the field to the young Brazilian on the right wing, who sent Wes away with a beautiful thru ball, young Wesley never needs a second chance and he scored a great goal.
So we went the halftime break level and brimming with confidence. We were well prepared for an early onslaught, as the Bay always do straight after the break and they tried to break thru but Walter and Phil were well up to the task. Our attack was still pushing forward and the boys went close a number of times, before the Bays got a couple of crackers, just pure class shots. Then they got a couple of scummy ricochets. Now normally we would start hanging heads and like, but with a small tight team, we did the opposite and went on attack quickly getting a penalty when the Bays defence hacked down one of our star Brazilians. The young lad took the kick and drove it into the net, Oh Yeah. This seemed to rankle the ECB old boys and the more they argued with each other and the ref, the more we pushed forward, this led to a corner which Jan strolled forward to take. After he mutilated the corner flag he sent a perfect ball across the area and Walter stepped up and said thank you very much, with a smashing header into the Bays goal. We continued to attack and went close a couple more times before the ref decided enough. Well we had lost, but everybody was chuffed with our performance and it was a great farewell to the young Brazilians, who have definitely energized us every time they played for us.

Most of the lads shot thru to watch the Warriors, with Jan and Marc fronting up to the clubrooms and they happily shared the player of day rewards !

MUNZ v East Coast Bays

2010-06-28T22:47:00.001+12:00

Another great game against the ECB.

match report coming soon

Kia kaha, Kia toa.

2010-06-25T12:15:00.004+12:00

Stand tall, be proud.

A great campaign from the NZ All Whites, they can all hold their heads high.

Now lets see what the English can do against the krauts.

Don't forget East Coast Bays on Sunday, 2 pm kick-off.

Crunch time at Cup for United players

2010-06-22T15:15:00.001+12:00

It’s a big week for United players at the World Cup as they try to help their countries reach the second round of the tournament. Some have got their work cut out ...

link

Kia Kaha

2010-06-21T04:26:00.001+12:00

Great night

2010-06-16T10:49:00.002+12:00

A small field attended the quiz part of the night, but wow, they were all pretty awesome at football.

Four Four Two (the Man Utd NZ team) took out the honours in a tight finish with less than twenty points separating first from last. A great effort by all the teams.

Thanks to Woody for putting together the quiz and being the MC.

By the time the game kicked off, the pub had filled right up and the atmosphere was excellent.

So well done to our guys and well done the All Whites.