United For The Soul

Selamat jalan Whitney...

2012-02-14T12:54:00.002+07:00

Begitu banyak talenta wanita bersuara luar biasa di dunia ini. Sebut saja Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey dan banyak lainnya, namun ada satu nama yang akan selalu membuat dunia mencintainya apapun yang terjadi.

1988, seorang anak terkesima mendengarkan sebuah lagu yang mampu membuatnya menangis di usianya yang ke-9. Anak itu mendengarkan sebuah lagu yang menjadi theme song olimpiade di seoul tahun itu. Dan sejak saat itu si anak kecil ini membayangkan dapat memainkan lagu ini pada sebuah piano.

Hingga tiba di suatu siang, mengendap-endap di ruang keluarga dan memastikan pintu tertutup tak ada orang, si anak kecil tersebut mengambil kardus furniture kosong berbentuk persegi panjang dan membayangkannya menjadi sebuah piano dan memainkan kardus tersebut seakan kardus itu piano sambil menyanyikan lagu theme song olimpiade tersebut. Dia tak sadar ada pamannya yang tak sengaja melewati ruang keluarga dan melihat keponakannya. Dan si anak kecil itu terkejut ketika si paman membuka pintu, melihat dan kemudian pergi. Si anak kecil hanya bisa merasa malu.

Namun sore hari di hari itu juga, ternyata si paman yang kasihan melihat keponakannya langsung mengajak si anak kecil ke kumbo, glodok dan membelikannya sebuah kejutan. Sebuah keyboard kecil. Dan begitu tiba di rumah, si anak kecil ini yang memang sudah lama tergila-gila dengan piano entah mengapa langsung bisa memainkannya. Dan lagu pertamanya adalah theme song olimpiade tersebut.

I broke my heart, fought every gain.
To taste the sweet, I face the pain.
I rise and fall
Yet through it all
This much remains

I want one moment in time
When I’m more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me

Judul lagu itu adalah One moment in time dan nama penyanyinya adalah Whitney Houston dan sejak saat itu, Whitney Houston menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari si anak kecil itu. Anak kecil tersebut pun tumbuh mendengarkan lagu Whitney Houston. Anak kecil itu adalah saya, yang mengidolakan Whitney sejak mendengarkan lagu one moment in time tersebut.

Setiap karyanya luar biasa dan kita bisa merasakan dia bernyanyi dari lubuk hatinya yang terdalam, suaranya begitu indah melantunkan setiap nada membuat yang mendengakan merinding dan terlarut, tak bisa berpaling. Bahkan di saat kehancuran Whitney karena KDRT dan drugs, sang anak tetap mengidolakannya terlepas dari semua pemberitaan negatif tentang idolanya.

The great voice world has ever had, indeed. Hingga 12 Februari 2012, seketika hati sang anak kecil tersebut hancur mengetahui sang idolanya berpulang. Dia begitu terpukul dan tak bisa berkata apa-apa selain menangis. Hancur hatinya dan harapan suatu hari bisa melihat langsung idolanya menyanyi takkan pernah tercapai, dan yang lebih menghancurkan lagi adalah berita tentang rencana konser Whitney. Kini semua hanya tinggal impian.

Luar biasa memang pengaruh musik dalam hidup seseorang. Meskipun belum pernah bertemu, namun lewat suaranya yang indah seakan terasa dekat.

Terima kasih Whitney yang telah mengajariku menjalani hidup dengan berjuang tanpa kenal lelah.
Terima kasih Whitney karenamu aku mendapatkan kesempatan dibelikan keyboard dan akhirnya di tahun 1989, sebuah piano dibelikan untukku oleh pamanku dan lewat piano itu, lagu-lagumu kumainkan menemaniku hingga kini.
Terima kasih Whitney atas semua karyamu yang telah menemaniku di hampir 33 tahun kehidupanku ini.
Terima kasih Whitney atas semua cinta yang telah kau berikan di setiap lagu.
Terima kasih atas segalanya...

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadows.
If I fail, if I succeed, at least I live as I believe.
No matter what they take from me,
They can’t take away my dignity!

Dan ya, apapun yang terjadi dikau tetap tegar menghadapi hidup. Lesson learned Whitney...thank you.

Selamat jalan Whitney, dirimu akan selalu hidup dalam hatiku dan hati setiap orang melalui lagu-lagumu dan akan selalu menemani hingga akhir waktu memanggil.

Seperti yang dikau katakan "a moment in the soul can last forever" dan ya, namamu akan selalu ada di hatiku yang terdalam...selamanya.

Seseorang di sini takkan melupakanmu dan apa yang telah kau lakukan untuk hidupnya. I'll be forever grateful

I will, WE will always love you...

Like the last song (they said) u sang the night before you leave
Yes Jesus loves me
Oh, yes Jesus loves me
Yes Jesus loves me for the Bible tells me so

May you find your peace up there...until one day we meet again and hopefully i can hear your angelic voice.

Jesus love you Whitney... Thank you Jesus for sending ur angel Whitney.

Terima kasih Obi,Omaay dan Saras yang telah menguatkanku...

Another time, another year passing by

2011-12-31T15:18:00.001+07:00

Sebentar lagi tahun 2011 akan berganti dan semakin banyak kenangan yang akan terekam di hati.

It's been a great year, despite all the hectics and troubles but i got a lot of surpises that made this year wonderful.

Dan hanya bisa berharap tahun 2012 akan menjadi tahun yang indah yang penuh kenangan indah juga.

Mengejar David Becham (Part.2-End)

2011-12-31T15:01:00.000+07:00

Setelah selesai conference dan bertemu bang Hasani Abdulgani langsung saya, Omaay dan Alsep menyusul Louis dan Lenny yang sudah menunggu di coffee shop. Dan akhirnya setelah berbincang,Omaay memutuskan kembali dan tak lama Alsep juga kembali(setelah berfoto dengan Syahrini hahaha).

Kami kemudian pun pindah ke cafe di sana yang kami pikir akan didatangi untuk makan malam oleh Becks. Dan saya, berbekal uang pas-pasan dan belum makan siang hingga malam memutuskan untuk kembali memesan teh (kali ini jasmine, saya lupa yang saya pesan di coffeshop)tapi thank God kali ini ada biskuitnya hehehee...dan ketika saya ke toilet bersama Lenny dan kembali ke cafe, ternyata para Louis dan Fleming serta temannya mendapatkan foto bersama Robbie Keane dan ada Becks yang bersembunyi dan lari.

Malam berlalu tanpa hasil dan hanya sempat berbincang dengan bodyguad Becks dan mereka hanya "lip service" menjanjkan bisa berfoto. Akhirnya kami pada kurang lebih jam 23.30 dan mendapatkan kabar David sedang keluar hotel memenuhi undangan makan yang kami asumsi dari kedubes inggris.

Esok pagi pukul 6.00 kami sudah berkumpul dan setelah menunggu lama akhirnya Fleming dan temannya memutuskan pulang di jam 9.30 dan hanya saya dan Louis yang bertahan. Tak disangka pukul 10.30 muncul David berjalan dengan Keane dan bodyguardnya yang sedang memberikan instruksi kepada keamanan. Dan perlahan saya pun mendekatinya dan menegurnya, namun bodyguardnya langsung menghalangi. Dan aku pun menunggu lagi dengan Louis sampai dia selesai sarapan dan tapi kali ini David langsung diungsikan ke tanggal dan aku sempat berlari mengejar dan bertanya "David, may i take a picture with you?" dan dijawab dengan ramah sambil tersenyum "i must go downstair" dan dia melambaikan tangan sambil tersenyum lagi. Kaki rasanya tak kuat melihat senyumnya dan jantung berdebar tak karuan tapi ya, akhirnya kita tak bisa mendapatkan tanda tangan dan foto bersamanya tapi at least saya sudah melihat dari dekat dan sempat bertukar kata-kata dan mendengarkan suaranya.

Satu hal yang saya pelajar adalah : kita tidak bisa selalu mendapatkan yang kita inginkan, namun semua perjuangan dan kenangan indah itu biarlah terekam di hati yang terdalam.

Dan seperti kata Whitney Houston "A moment in the soul can last forever" dan seperti itulah kenangan saya.

I love you David!

Mengejar David Beckham (Part.1)

2011-11-29T20:26:00.001+07:00

Berita David Beckham yang datang bersama LA Galaxy dalam lawatan Asia Pasifiknya tentunya sebuah kabar yang membahagiakan bagi para penggemar United, tak terkecuali saya. Namun tentunya semua niat ingin bertemu, foto dan meminta tanda tangannya adalah semua misi yang berat karena pihak penyelenggara telah memastikan Becks akan mendapatkan pengawalan ketat.

Tentunya saya tak kehilangan semangat, tak ada yang tak mungkin untuk dapat melihat dan bertemu dengan pahlawan saya, pemain yang sangat saya kagumi. Berbagai informasi dan rencana telah disiapkan. Untuk penjemputan pun berita simpang siur dari mendarat dengan pesawat pribadi hingga akhirnya David mendarat dengan SQ tanggal 28 November pukul 08.30 pagi. Sayang saya tak dapat ke bandara untuk menjemput. Tapi, sore harinya saya sudah merencanakan akan ke Ritz, tempat menginap David dan tim Galaxy.

Tiba-tiba saya mendapat kabar akan ada press conference di Ritz dan langsung panic dan melihat jam di kantor dan langsung mengkontak teman-teman dan mereka mensupport saya untuk hadir. Jam 3 sore, dan tak mungkin saya hadir tepat waktu. Yang terdekat dan membawa kamera dan saya tahu beliau sangat mengagumi David adalah mbak Aya. Omaay (panggilannya) langsung hadir dan bahkan tiba lebih dulu daripada saya yang mengurusi kartu pers United Indonesia.

Tiba di sana, kami tak dapat masuk dan akhirnya dengan “keajaiban” kami dapat mengikuti prescon tersebut dan jujur saja begitu melihat David memasuki ruangan dengan senyumnya, kaki saya langsung terasa lemas, seakan tak ada tenaga dan detak jantung saya rasakan tak menentu. Ingin rasanya tangan menekan tombol memotret di kamera tapi tenaga seakan tak ada. Saya baru sadar saya hanya bisa bengong dengan tangan di atas memegang kamera dan tak melakukan apapun ketika ada seorang wartawan yang memanggil saya dan bertanya “mbak mau saya bantu foto?” sedangkan Omaay ada di deretan depan saya mengambil foto dengan terkagum-kagum juga.

Menjelang akhir dan barisan wartawan merenggang, saya berhasil meringsek hingga ke barisan depan dan benar-benar melihat David dari depan dan perasaan saya bertambah tak menentu. Bahkan saya tak berpikir untuk memotretnya, bodohnya saya! Hanya bisa berdiri dengan kaki lemas dan bahkan gemetar melihat David dan selintas sempat terpikir menyerobot masuk namun saya urungkan karena tak ingin nama United Indonesia jadi tercemar oleh perbuatan saya.

Ruangan prescon menjadi saksi indah pertemuan pertama saya dengan David dan tiba-tiba air mata saya tanpa saya sadari terjatuh dan hal berikut yang saya sadari adalah saya menangis. Dan yang bisa saya lakukan adalah memeluk Omaay. Dan saya tak sadar, Jaka menyadari kalau saya menangis jika saja dia tidak mengirimkan BBM pada saya.

Selesai prescon, kamipun ingin menitipkan kaos member dan scarf United Indonesia kepada David via Mahaka melalui Bang Hasani, namun beliau mengatakan tidak bisa menjanjikan apa-apa dan tak ingin mengecewakan kami. Jadi kami harus fight sendiri. Akhirnya kami keluar dari prescon dan membahas rencana berikutnya.

Jika...

2011-11-09T19:08:00.000+07:00

Jika indahmu tergapai tuk kumiliki
mengapa harus kunanti waktu
yang mengajakku menjauhi pelukanmu
...

inspired by:nitz

Salahkan sang rembulan

2011-11-08T22:55:00.001+07:00

Hembusan angin malam menyapa lewat jendela
menyapaku yang menatap dari balik tirai...
lesu dilanda rindu

Salahkan senyum sang rembulan
mengapa yang tergambar di hati ini wajahmu
salahkan sang rembulan
mengapa sinarnya begitu indah
mengingatkanku pada senyummu

inspired by: omaay

SAF-25Years : A league of his own

2011-11-05T10:40:00.000+07:00

Ketika kamu menghitung semua dan bertanya apa yang telah diraih dan dicapai oleh seorang Sir Alex Ferguson, tentu takkan mudah mendeskripsikannya satu persatu. Saya menemukan kesulitan untuk menghitung semua pencapaiannya yang luar biasa di 25 tahun keberadaannya di United.

SEMPURNA - adalah kata yang yang kurasa dapat merangkumnya walaupun tentunya tak ada yang sempurna di dunia ini. Melihat kembali ke belakang bagaimana Sir Alex yang sempat hampir dipecat namun bisa membalikkan keadaan dan lihat sekarang(serta hitunglah semua trophy dan prestasinya bersama United), itu akan membuatmu terkejut dan kagum secara bersamaan dan juga bertanya bagaimana dia bisa melakukannya.

Sir Alex tidak berusaha menjadi orang lain, dia menjadi dirinya sendiri dan menaruh target tinggi dalam setiap yang dia lakukan. Dan jangan lupakan "pedasnya" kata-katanya namun berhasil membuat kita pendukung United berkata gila dan tertawa.

"That lad must have been born offside." - salah satu quote favorit Sir Alex ditujukan kepada Fillipo Inzaghi yang membuat saya tertawa dan makin jatuh cinta dengannya.

"They say he's an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages. I've got a 15-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages!" - untuk Arsene Wenger

"He was certainly full of it, calling me boss and big man when we had our post-match drink after the first leg. But it would help if his greetings were accompanied by a decent glass of wine. What he gave me was paint-stripper." - Untuk Jose Mourinho

"I think he was an angry man. He must have been disturbed for some reason. I think you have got to cut through the venom of it and hopefully he'll reflect and understand what he said was absolutely ridiculous." - On Rafael Benítez, reacting to the Spaniard's infamous 'facts' press conference

dan tentu saja takkan adil jika tidak memasukkan quote SAF ini :

On whether Liverpool would win the title in 2007 "You must be joking. Do I look as if I'm a masochist ready to cut myself? How does relegation sound instead?"

:))))))) Ya, itu adalah Sir Alex yang kita kenal!

25 tahun dalam sebuah pusaran cepat industri global seperti Liga Inggris tentu tidak mudah dan tentu akan tercatat sebagai "pencapaian yang tidak bisa diraih oleh semua orang". Dan Sir Alex telah memberikan yang terbaik dari dirinya dan semua yang dimiliki olehnya untuk United. Seakan seperti janji setia pernikahan, itulah yang dilakukan oleh Sir Alex. Tak ada yang lain, hanya United.

Juara demi juara, prestasi demi prestasi, rekor demi rekor dan masih berlanjut...
Kata tak dapat menggambarkan...
25 tahun...untuk semua cinta,kenangan dan pencapaian yang kau berikan...
Untukmu Sir Alex, bersulang!

A lesson to learn : 1 - 6 for the noisy neighbour

2011-10-24T21:03:00.000+07:00

Derby match is always excited. Especially after our noisy neighbour tryin really hard to improve themselves for the last 3 years. And ya, they did it this time. We had to admit that this time they were better sides compared to us.

Rotation, red card, wasted chances, and other things are getting in our way to maximize the result. But there's no excuse, a lost is a lost. We should've done better especially we are playing in Old Trafford. Painful it is to see the result on the scoreboard. I hated the fact that we are losing but for the team, it is a lesson to learn, a shock therapy and they have to survive and bounce back.

And not only City fans that cheering on our lost but the "anything but United"-ers specially gooners that has been hurt by the 8-2 lost. But all their hatred makes us stronger rite? that's United and the spirit we know. We are way much bigger than they all, so don't let them bugging us although several things has to be done to clear their annoying overwhelmed comments (just to keep their feet on the ground).

A stain for us that will always be remembered as "best moment" by all the Citizens. Let them be, as we keep moving forward and focus on our goals...Trophies at the end of season while they're busy counting the empty seats.

#UNITED

My Love, My Kiss, My Heart

2011-10-24T20:18:00.001+07:00

A beautiful Korean song (translated to english), just knew it from my friend Ami.
Here goes the lyrics :

Each day is like a year
My heart keeps sinking
Because I keep finding for traces of you- for many days now
They are like grains of sand- trying to force down a spoonful of rice
Without you, my day has stopped

My Love, My Kiss, My Heart
I will bury it all deep within my heart
One Love, One Kiss, To My Heart
I will forget it all, I will erase it all

The ringing beats of my heart are like a lie- even this pain
Like smudged words- we have faded, we have been erased

The rest of the world is the same
But if I look around, you aren’t there
Losing you, losing everything is something that can’t be turned around

*My Love, My Kiss, My Heart
I will bury it all deep within my heart
One Love, One Kiss, To My Heart
I will forget it all, I will erase it all

Only the shattered pieces of memories are pierced in me
Deep in my heart, deep in my heart, deep in my heart
Your tear stained face haunts me and revolves around my head
You, who took my everything

Last Love, Last Kiss, Last Dream
My heart that only knows you, only remembers you
Goodbye My Love My Kiss
It’s like it has stopped- without you

My Love, My Kiss, My Heart
I will bury it all deep within my heart
One Love, One Kiss, To My Heart
I will forget it all, I will erase it all

We are United Indonesia...

2011-10-12T01:25:00.000+07:00

Hidup adalah sebuah perjalanan yang patut disyukuri dan salah satu syukur yang terucap adalah ketika bertemu dengan mereka yang selalu menghangatkan dan “menghidupkan”. 2006 adalah tahun yang akan selalu terpatri saat pertama bertemu dengan mereka. Tak menyangka bisa jadi bagian dari perjalanan tak terlupakan ini.

Bersama mereka begitu bermakna di dalam hati. Semua begitu cepat, tanpa kita sadari mereka begitu berarti dan tak bisa kita jauh dari keluarga ini. Di setiap langkah, setiap nafas, setiap pikiran pasti akan terlintas nama itu, United Indonesia.

Dan hanya ada rasa bangga melihat begitu besar pengorbanan mereka untuk memajukan United Indonesia. Tak sekedar lelah, tak sekedar tenaga namun tawa,canda, tangis dan air mata yang tertumpah di sepanjang jalan tanpa lelah mengiringi cinta, semangat dan ketulusan yang ada di dalamnya.

Hati tak bisa berbohong dan keluarga ini telah mencuri hati setiap yang ada di dalamnya, termasuk juga hatiku yang akan selalu menjadi milik United Indonesia. Di sini hatiku berlabuh, di sini selalu tulus cintaku.

Sebuah kehormatan bisa menjadi bagian dari perjalanan keluarga besar ini, sebuah kehormatan bisa melihat begitu banyak cinta yang tercurah di dalamnya dan membuat hidup kian berarti. Sebuah kehormatan bisa bertemu dengan orang-orang luar biasa yang berada di dalamnya.

Di sini kutemukan bahagia, aku bertemu dengan orang-orang yang dengan lantang kukatakan “sahabat”, juga kutemukan asa dan kedamaian. Dan jika ada yang bertanya suatu saat nanti, apa yang kau dapatkan dari United Indonesia? Aku akan menjawab dengan bangga : CINTA dan KELUARGA.

Our heart, Our life, Our love.
For you, United Indonesia.

Hooked on you

2011-09-26T23:30:00.001+07:00

Kata hati takkan pernah berbohong. Betapa seorang bisa menyangkal perasaannya yang paling dalam dan menyembunyikannya rapi hingga tak pernah diketahui. Betapa inginnya kita mengatakan rindu dan sayang kepada seseorang itu. Tapi kesempatan tak datang dua kali. Begitu kita melewatkannya, dia takkan datang kembali menghampiri kita. Seperti angin meniup lilin dan menunggu seseorang untuk menyalakan api kembali, dan begitulah terkadang cinta menghampiri. Dan begitu kita lepas, kita takkan pernah tahu kapan ia kembali.

Terkadang kita tidak tahu bahwa pilihan terbaik kita ada di sekitar kita. Entah bagaimana kita tidak bisa melihatnya, namun yang menyakitkan adalah saat kita menyadari dialah orang yang kita inginkan, semuanya sudah terlambat. Tak ada yang bisa kita lakukan lagi untuk mengubah semua yang terjadi betapapun besar kita inginkan.

Kesepian, kata yang menakutkan dan sangat kuat. Memenuhi rongga jiwa hingga tak tertahan, menungggu seseorang menarik kita dari pusaran sepi dan mendekap kita dalam hangatnya cinta. Semua orang memiliki impian cinta yang sempurna dan beberapa beruntung menjalani kisah cinta seperti yang mereka impikan, beberapa lagi tidak. Mereka hanya bisa menyaksikannya dengan tatapan iri.

Pusaran sepi ini semakin kencang dan lilin dari api pun tertiup menunggu seorang yang cukup kuat untuk menariknya dan menyalakan kehangatan pada saat yang tepat.
Masihkah ada waktu, masihkah ada tangan yang kuat dan hati yang hangat untuk seseorang ini yang hanya ingin menikmati hangatnya dekapan dari seseorang yang berarti. Atau seseorang hanya akan menyaksikan waktu berjalan dan berlalu melewatinya?

Apakah permintaan tersebut terlalu berat? orang berkata "cinta akan menemukan jalannya" dan seseorang hanya bisa berkata "amin".

Untuk sebuah film yang bagus, yang sama sekali tak kusangka...Hooked on you

Nadal : End of the US Open journey

2011-09-13T19:47:00.001+07:00

The dream has been faded away as Nadal have to admit Novak's unbeliavable game. This year is really Novak's year considering he won 3 of 4 grand slam. Australian, Wimbledon and now US Open. Novak has showned us why he is the world number one. With a back injury he can still tamed Nadal powerful play.

And as time goes by (although it's too early to say) i see Roger's time has nearly up. He still can fight but the rise of youngsters really made him have to do more extraordinary. The rivalry between Roger and Nadal now has shift to Nadal and Novak. But as for Federer, will always respect him. The elegant play, the ball positioning, and everything he has done until now.

Maybe i'm being a "smartass" but Nadal vs Novak reminds me of Agassi vs Becker in the 90's hahaha i don't know why. All i know i only enjoy the game and didn't think too much.

As tears felt, i only want to congrulate Novak for his great year and Rafa for his wonderful achievement this year. Hoping that he will soon find a way to hold Novak's run.

VAMOS!

vs Bolton : The Result

2011-09-13T19:29:00.000+07:00

source : manutd.com

Bolton Match : Whatever you do, we can do better!

2011-09-13T19:25:00.001+07:00

The competition is getting tighter, specially mentioning our loudly noisy neighbour. Every game played is a 3 point must, and heart beating fast watching the game hahaha...I actually didn't care with the others result but this is competition and we have to see our enemies progress. Against Bolton, one of tough opponent i must admit i thought we're gonna have difficult time there.

And yup, the difficult time is not in scoring goals, we have 5 goals after Roo's hat trick and Javier's double. But thanks to Davies who made a harsh tackle on Cleverly and made him injured for 4 weeks while he's at his best performance *sigh*.

This young generation combined by some senior player are really thrill me with their unbelievable spirit and play. I see a bright future for United, this club has done it again in my opinion. I can't wait to enjoy all of the sensation they provide to us all.

But above all, once again we showed that city fans that we can always do better than them, as always! hah! :) -NOTED-

The Professor : A grieve from the heart

2011-09-01T16:57:00.000+07:00

Arsene Wenger, banyak yang menghujatnya setelah kekalahan menyakitkan dari United. Cesc saga, Nasri yang berbelok ke City dan seakan skor 8-2 melengkapi penderitaan Arsene dan skuad Arsenalnya. Selain menghujat, banyak pula yang menginginkan Arsene mundur sebagai Manager setelah 15 tahun, 3 piala Premier League, 4 FA Cup, dan 4 community Shield dan tak lupa juga dia membawa Arsenal ke final UEFA Cup 2000 (kalah dari Galatasaray) dan UCL Final 2006 sebelum kalah dari Barcelona.

Bahkan seorang Fergie pun pernah mengalami masa sulit dan kelam saat di United dan berhasil menangani itu semua walaupun situasi saat dulu dan sekarang tentu berbeda. Tapi sekali lagi, wajar banyak yang meminta dia (Arsene) mundur terutama setelah 6 tahun tanpa trophy dan kekalahan memalukan yang membuat klub mengeluarkan kebijakan para fans away yang datang di OT akan mendapatkan tiket gratis di away berikutnya. Sebuah keputusan simpatik dari manajemen the gunners tentunya (atau ingin memastikan ada fans yg datang di pertandingan away berikutnya hehehe).

Tapi yang harus fans Arsenal lihat adalah bagaimana Arsene membangun kekuatan dengan tim muda, budget yang sangat terbatas dan dengan sangat berani melepas pemain berpengalaman. Ada kelebihan dan kekurangan tentu dalam masing-masing pribadi dan Arsene dengan semua kecemerlangannya pun tak lepas dari kekurangan. Lihat bagaimana dia menemukan bibit muda, dapat bertahan di 4 besar dengan pemain-pemain yang tak dikenal. Tanpa bermaksud terlalu memuji, Arsene memang pantas menerima pujian.

Dan sekarang setelah kekalahan 8-2, Gunners langsung bergerak cepat. Park Chu Young, Andre Santos, Per Mertesacker, Mikel Arteta dan Yossi Benayoun(pinjaman) di akhir bursa transfer kemarin menunjukkan niat bangkit dan sekaligus sinyal bagus dari Arsene dan Manajemen klub (hanya saja, KENAPA harus menunggu hingga akhir deadline?mungkinkah sebenarnya manajemen masih yakin Cesc dan Nasri bisa diyakinkan?).

Sungguh sedih melihat ekspresi Arsene di bench menyaksikan timnya dihancurkan. Dan menurut saya, fans Arsenal harus memberi Arsene kesempatan dan mereka akan melihat kebangkitan Arsenal pasca kekalahan dari United.

Respect for Arsene, and respect for the Arsenal away fans!

League Table : 1st Month

2011-09-01T16:02:00.000+07:00

Source : Manutd.Com

A Famous Win : 8 - 2 vs Arsenal!

2011-09-01T15:40:00.002+07:00

An unusual Arsenal, a bit of strange result for me. But looking through how Arsenal play, they deserve it although still it was a shocker result. Their defense is so vulnerable and the coordination is poor. I'm not an expert who can "see" the game and made comments like an analyst. But after losing Cesc specially Nasri they seems to lost the rhytm. Still there's Rosicky, Arshavin but looks like Arsenal already missed them, specially Nasri who already made an early impact for City.

Arsenal has been known for the young talents, but on the famous 8-2 victory they can't say much about it because United also play their young player, a promising young star. 1-0 from Danny boy and then a penalty kick that has been taken by Van Persie to make it 1-1, but De Gea make his United mark with a glorious save. And after that, while Arsenal mental going down, United seems to enjoy the game. A wonderful kick from Ashley Young's make it 2-0 and then a spectacular free kick from Rooney make it 3-0 for United. Young Theo Walcott make it 1-3 for the gunners and they have been created couple of chances but the score in the first half is 3-1. The sad news on the first half is Danny boy got a hamstring injury and replaced by Hernandez.

Second half, another beautiful goal from Roonay from a spectacular placing free kick, 4-1, and actually Roo has a chance to make an early hattrick when United's being given another free kick but the shot going wide. And after Nani's unsucceed and selfish kick whom supposedly can croosed the ball to Roo instead of taking it himself, Nani made a goal to make it 5-1. Old trafford are roaring! but the Arsenal away fans also kept singing, and they gain my respect. Park joins the party after scoring from Young's assist, 6-1. Van Persie make it 2-6 for the gunners after he scores on the 74th minutes.

When we all thought it was already remarkable result, Roo added the score from the penalty spot, 7-2 for United and it seems the party's not over yet until Young's screamer shot that make it 8-2 for United. And there's nothing gunners can do about it.

A famous win against one of the toughest rival, a glorious result for the young lads. A nite to remember!

2011-2012 : The Result (So Far)

2011-09-01T00:15:00.000+07:00

Source : Manutd.com

2011-2012 : Season started, make way to the Champions!

2011-08-31T13:56:00.000+07:00

I know it's late but better late than nothing right :)2011-2012 with all the excitements and expectations are here...and our beloved club United are trying (as always) to written another history.

August 7th, 2011Community Shield vs City at Wembley, 3-2 is the final score.Fantastic game that i will always remember. Coming from behind after thrilling by 2-0 (Lescott 38', Dzeko 45'). The lads has showned their sprits. Smalling scored the first goal for United in 52', followed by Nani in 58'. And to make the night sealed with happiness, Nani make his screamer late goal in 94'

August 14th, 2011BPL : vs WBA 2-1After Shane Long goal, United find their way to hustle back with a goal from Roo and own gol from Reid(but for me it will always be Young's goal). Positive Result

August 22nd, 2011BPL : vs Spurs 3-0Great result from the lads. Wellbeck, Anderson and Rooney on the scoresheets!

Waktu berlalu, dalam kesunyian

2011-08-30T23:29:00.000+07:00

Juni, bulan terakhir saya menulis. Tak ada tulisan atau apapun untuk mengisi blog ini. Pikiran bercabang dan hal lainnya yang membuat menulis seakan terlupakan.

Terkadang terlalu banyak yang ingin ditulis hingga semuanya hilang. Tapi sekarang perlahan semuanya mulai kembali lagi setelah tersadar begitu banyaknya waktu yang berlalu dalam kesunyian.

Juli berlalu dan kini agustus di hari terakhirnya.

Kenangan Indah : Lupakan atau jangan lupakan

2011-06-22T12:20:00.000+07:00

Hidup memang penuh kenangan, indah dan buruk. Kenangan indah memang tidak selalu menyertai kita selalu, namun akan selalu teringat dan terkenang. Aku selalu merasa mereka pantas mendapatkan ruang sendiri di dalam sudut hati. Percuma saja sekuat mungkin berusaha menyisihkan kenangan indah, sampai kapanpun akan selalu ada di hati kita. Dan mengenai kenangan buruk, saya selalu berusaha melupakannya dengan segenap upaya, tapi seringkali gagal sekeras apapun saya berusaha.

Akhirnya saya sampai kepada satu kesimpulan berdasarkan saya sendiri. Tak ada gunanya melupakan kenangan. Semua kenangan pantas disimpan dalam hati dan dijadikan dasar bagi kita untuk menjadi seorang yang lebih baik dan berarti.

Terima kasih kenangan!

Cinta : Haruskah memilih?

2011-06-20T22:59:00.001+07:00

Cinta memang berbelit. Itu kesimpulan dari obrolan wanita kali ini. Atau mungkin kita yang ingin semuanya sempurna menurut versi kita? Sedangkan tak ada yang sempurna di dunia ini. Tidak membahas mengenai ketampanan/kecantikan paras karena ketampanan dan kecantikan itu relatif. Yang menjadi topik adalah bagaimana kita menemukan seseorang itu?

Menemukan tentunya tidak mudah, namun mungkinkah karena kita terlalu memilih? Itu pertanyaan yang selalu menggelayuti pikiran saya. Bagaimana mungkin kita bisa tidak memilih? Tentunya kita pasti akan memilih. Hidup memang harus memilih, dan kita yang memilih akan dibawa kemana langkah kita. Dan begitu pula hati kita, kita sendiri yang memilih mau diserahkan kepada siapa hati dan cinta kita.

Tak ada yang kekal di dunia ini, cinta pun hanya sebatas liang kubur. Tak ada sehidup semati, satu meninggal dan yang lain langsung menyusul terjun ke kuburan pasangannya dan dikubur hidup-hidup? Tentu tidak. Tapi cinta adalah elemen penting dalam hidup yang membuat perjalanan hidup menjadi lebih mudah untuk dilewati karena ada teman berbagi rasa.

Tak ada yang mudah di dunia ini dan tak ada yang pasti. Yang bisa dilakukan hanyalah berusaha yang terbaik untuk mendapatkan yang terbaik.

From United Religion Blog : Manchester United Season Review

2011-06-10T23:26:00.000+07:00

http://www.theunitedreligion.com/2011/06/201011-manchester-united-season-review_10.html

2010/11 Manchester United Season Review: The Story Lines
June 9, 2011
The 2010/11 season was certainly one for the ages as the Manchester United supporters were treated to such an emotional roller coaster.

Reds Won The Trophy For A Record 19th Time
Each and every enthralling twist and exciting turn made it the success that the Reds secured all that much more enjoyable - especially the way they won the Barclays Premier League title - their 19th top flight title.

During every nine-month, 60-game season, there is always one constant: extraordinary story lines - which was highlighted throughout 2010/11 and allowed everyone to witness what the amazing spirit of Manchester United is all about.

One of the forgotten things of the season was the fact that United went 24 games, nearly seven months without a defeat, something that certainly contributed to them winning this season's title, but it also underlined the club's never-say-die attitude. Throughout this season, United were either faced with depths of a defeat or draw, but, time and time again, they rose above to get a positive result. This, in itself, is what made this season so special, but yet at the same time, so frustrating that they even were in the position to begin with.

Everyone thought that the season began in the best possible way with the Reds winning the FA Community Shield over Chelsea and kicking off the Premier League season with an emphatic result against Newcastle at Old Trafford, but little did anyone know that off of the field there was discontent with one their better players. Wayne Rooney threw Sir Alex Ferguson a monkey wrench by insinuating that he wanted to move away from Old Trafford, which clearly affected not only his performances, but his teammates as well. Once he got the chirping of his agent out of his ears, Rooney signed a long-term contract extension to remain at the club. It took him a while to get his bearings right, but once he did, the United No. 10

The Reds have always been known as the ones scoring late goals, however, they were ones that were subjected to this sinking feeling quite a few times this season, especially at the beginning. Twice in their first four matches, United conceded late goals - three in total - away to Everton and Fulham, and that was confidence-sucking idea that stuck with them throughout the season away from Old Trafford. In spite the influx of pundits criticizing the Reds for having a below par away record, at the end of the season, they still managed to have the fifth best record in the Premier League.

However, it took United until the middle of October to finally secure three points from their travels, and even then it took some heroics of their newfound gem.

Javier Hernandez has gone from a virtually unknown prodigy to a welcomed goal scoring machine since he arrived from Mexico. It a foreign environment, a very physical league nobody thought that the 22-year stood a chance of making an instant impact, but Chicharito, or "Little Pea," made a name for himself by scoring priceless after priceless goals for United. 20 goals in his first season from the young kid with a captivating smile is more than anyone could have asked or wanted from him, but now with experience and understanding Hernandez should be scoring that amount every season.

Many think that Hernandez scored the most goals for United this season, but that feat belong to none other than one of the most respectable, but dynamic players to play for United in the last couple of years. Dimitar Berbatov doubled the amount of goals that he scored in the two previous by notching 21 this season - taking the Barclays Premier League's Golden Boot Award. Up until this season, the Bulgarian center forward never lived up to the pressure of having the most expensive transfer fee every splashed out for a player, but he scored a hat-trick of hat-tricks - including five in one game this year. However, what Dimitar will be forever remembered for is not for his silky touch or moments of genius, but for being the first United player in the modern day to register a treble of goals against Liverpool.

The 2010/11 season will be commemorated for United surpassing their so-called great rival by winning their record 19th top-flight title, but it will also be reminisced as the swan song for three of the world's greatest players at their respective positions.

Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Edwin van der Sar all called it a day on their honorable careers, and the supporters will be forever grateful for that they were able to call these players one of their own. Neville was the first to bow after he admirably admitted that he was unable to carry on at the game's highest level as he retired before the season came to a close, which saw him miss out on his ninth Premier League medal. van der Sar came to the conclusion that he was not going to play another season in December, but there were definitely times in the tail end of the season that the big goalkeeper thought twice of playing another season. Finally, Scholes sadly announced his retirement just days after the season came to an end, and even though his last game ended on a sour note, the midfielder received massive amounts of plaudits and respect from some of the game's biggest names for his contributions and ability to the sport.

Everyone, even rival supporters, knows that Manchester United never fails to thrill or impress, so by admitting that, 2010/11 can just be seen as yet another successful season for the club.

Tes

2011-06-08T23:57:00.002+07:00

Testing post via mobile

Ah finally i can post notes via mobile ahahaha... :D
Technology, so great :D

Sent from BlackBerry® on 3

Mungkinkah...

2011-06-03T20:01:00.000+07:00

Membaca yang tersirat di antara suratmu
Mungkin tak semua makna terangkai dalam kata
Menikmati kenangan yang silih berganti saat memandang tatapanmu
Melukiskan rasa yang hanya kita berdua yang tahu

Hanya bisa memendam rindu di sini, berharap kau di sana merasakannya
Saat kata yang terurai pun tak sanggup puaskan dahaga rindu ini
Melukiskanmu dalam hati
Merenungkan tentang kita

Mampukah masa mengurai makna
Saat namamu yang tersebut oleh jiwaku
Hanya namamu...

A month to remember... May it is!

2011-05-27T00:16:00.001+07:00

A month to cheer on and a month that made tears run from my eyes...Now let's start with a good news first.

A lot of things to catch up and to cheers on since my last writing. I went to Sara Bareilles concert in Istora. Frankly i didn't know too much of her songs. But turns out to be one of a great concert i've seen (i missed that Maroon 5 concert and it still made my heart break).

Before that, i had a great great time in Surabaya. Went there to attend United Indonesia's couple Ferly and Inge wedding. Me and Anu team(a bunch of crazy gals hahaha) experiencing Surabaya with Gege, Ardi, Opa Ron, and many of United Indonesia Chapter Surabaya member. We were flattered by the warm welcome and the non-stop adventure (and Ardi had a back pain because he is too tired after taking care of us) :) and officially became one of my favourite town. Thank you Gege, Ardi, Sugeng, Opa, Robbie, Cak Guffy, and the rest of the team for your hospitality. We, Anu team will always be thankfull and you guys definietly stole our hearts :)

To complete the month happiness, 19th title is finally reached! after a 1-1 draw against blackburn in Ewood Park on May 14th, ManUnited officially break liverpool 18 times champions record. A Nineteen, a new favourite number for every ManUnited supporters this season. And can't wait next 20, 21 and so on and so on :) and in Old Trafford against blackpool on a very clear sunday on May 22nd, United have a celebration!

A sweet month yet bitterness,sadness has come to greet us when our flying dutchman Van Der Sar's announce his retirement. A great 6 seasons with Edwin and now he needs his time with family. And as you know our legend Gary Neville has announce his retirement earlier this season, on May 25th there's a testimonial for him and brings back memories. Class of 92 in action once again against juve. 1-2 for Juve but who cares? Tryin hard to hold the tears but who doesn't? with Butt, Becks, Scholes, and there's Giggsy i had no comment to say but having a goosebump watching them.

We had to say goodbyes to Edwin and Gary, and on the last match against blackpool i can't hold my tears for "it might be our last chance to see Scholesy in the field with United". I hope it doesnt, but you know Scholes. If Scholes really deciced to retire also then we lost 3 of our best. Legends!

We got UCL Final against Barca underway...hope United show their best to complete the season happiness. Amen on that!

And there it goes, a month with it's sweetness and bitternes, a month that made us laugh and cry...A month to remember!

The Royal Wedding : Impian indah tentang cinta

2011-05-03T20:38:00.000+07:00

Siapa yang tidak menginginkan seorang pangeran datang menjemput di atas kuda putihnya dan melamarnya? well saya dibesarkan dengan kisah-kisah indah percintaan disney yang berakhir bahagia dan membuat saya suatu saat nanti ingin menemukan pangeran saya. Muluk? mungkin bagi sebagian orang. Tapi akuilah, setiap orang membutuhkan romance dalam hidupnya. Tak ada yang lebih indah di dunia ini selain mencintai dan dicintai.

Prince William dan Kate yang melangsungkan pernikahannya 29 April 2011 lalu membuat (hampir) semua mata tertuju pada mereka. Kisah mereka yang berakhir bahagia membuat semua orang ingin menjadi saksi dari kekekalan cinta mereka, termasuk saya.

Tak perlu seorang pangeran yang datang di atas kuda putih tuk menjadikan kisah cinta berakhir indah menurut saya. Tak perlu seremoni spektakuler untuk mengesahkan sebuah ikatan cinta dan menjadikan momen berkesan romantis. Romantisme tidak bisa dibuat, tidak bisa diatur karena romantisme tercipta dengan sendirinya.

Tak ada yg bisa meng-aktingkan bahasa tubuh, tatapan mata dan senyum untuk orang yang dia cintai. Dibandingkan dengan ciuman di balkon atara William dan Kate, saya lebih memilih foto ini. Coba lihat sorot mata William dan bahasa tubuh Kate serta tangan Will yang memeluk erat Kate, dan saya menemukan keromantisan mereka.

Tak ada yang bisa menentukan kapan cinta akan datang menyapa, tak ada yang bisa mengatur bagaimana cinta masuk ke dalam sanubari kita. Hanya Tuhan dan hati kita yang bisa menjawabnya.

Mari kita nikmati saat cinta datang mengetuk pintu hati kita dan meminta ijin untuk memasuki sisi hati.

Pencitraan diri : Potret Suporter - Saat hati memilih

2011-04-27T22:58:00.001+07:00

Suporter pasti akan selalu membela tim-nya terlepas dari die hard atau tidak. Hmmm... sebenarnya istilah die hard suporter itu masih belum saya pahami, entah karena saya tidak terlalu suka julukan itu atau alasan lain.

Menganggap diri paling benar sudah biasa di kalangan suporter. Tim yang dibela pasti yang selalu terbaik. Contohnya saya, yang mengaku menjadi pendukung tim Manchester United yang dengan segenap hati saya tahbiskan menjadi tim juara dan terbaik di hati saya. Demikian juga dengan sahabat saya yang begitu mencintai Arsenal-nya dan menganggap gunners tim terbaik. Padahal tim yang berhasil meraih enam gelar dalam semusim adalah Barcelona (nah lho!)

Argumen pun tak terelakkan dan sekuat apapun kita berargumentasi takkan bisa merubah pendirian seorang suporter. Coba tanyakan saja ke fans Liverpool yang sudah lama sekali tidak juara, mereka akan dengan bangga tetap menyatakan diri mereka pendukung Liverpool.

Apa yang dapat kita ubah? tetap dengan bangga kita beberkan kehebatan tim juara kita? pastinya mereka takkan terpengaruh. Teringat dengan kata-kata teman saya Ardi yang kurang lebih menyebutkan "semakin dipojokkan akan membuat mereka semakin membela tim mereka" dan saya setuju.

Contoh aktual adalah hari ini. Saat seseorang yang yang menjabat jubir LPI, sebut saja namanya Abi (@TheReal_Abi_LPI) menjelekkan United. Bagiku sebenarnya wajar saja karena dia bukan fans United dan saya terbiasa mendengarkan United dicela dan dijelekkan. Masalahnya adalah dia menggunakan embel-embel LPI di namanya dan jelas tercantum dia adalah juru bicara dari sebuah organisasi yang mengedepankan moto "Change The Game". Informasi sahih tentang LPI pun sering melalui akunnya tersebut.

Dalam pemikiran dan pemahamanku, akun yang selama ini diharapkan mencerminkan "LPI-nya" gagal pada hari ini karena telah dicampur adukkan dengan opini pribadinya sebagai seorang suporter yang kebetulan BUKAN suporter United. Jika seseorang ini menyuarakan pendapat pribadinya tentunya jangan sampai organisasi yang "dibawa" ikut terimbas akibatnya. Mungkin contoh akun twitter reporter luar negeri bisa dijadikan contoh. Mereka di biodata mencantumkan "pendapat yang ada di sini adalah pendapat pribadi". Dan ketika pendapat pribadi tercampur, maka chaos yang terjadi dan semua suporter United beramai-ramai membela klub yang dicintainya.

Di satu sisi, saya menyesali juga telah secara tidak langsung "menyerang" namun di satu sisi ketika saya menyuarakan suara hati tersebut adalah saya ingin mengingatkan kembali bahwa ada hal yang tak bisa diubah.

Saya selalu menganggap bukan suporter yang memilih klub yang dibelanya, tetapi klub yang membuat hati suporter memilih seperti layaknya hati memilih orang yang dicintai. Dan itu akan berlangsung selamanya, senang maupun susah, juara ataupun kalah, peringkat atas maupun bawah atau apapun itu.

Walaupun saling cela tak terhindarkan namun setidaknya menghargai pilihan hati masing-masing adalah sebuah nilai yang harus kita jaga terutama jika membawa nama organisasi atau apapun itu. Jika ada yang menyinggung mungkin sebentuk permintaan maaaf akan dapat menenangkan riak protes.

Hati tak dapat berbohong dan tak dapt mengingkari. Yang pasti, saat ini saya hanya ingin menikmati kemenangan 2-0 United atas Schalke04 dengan gol indah dari Giggs dan Rooney.

Ah indahnya hari ini :)

A smile at the end : Can United get the vital 3 points tonite?

2011-04-23T16:17:00.002+07:00

Today is a very important day for ManUnited of course. 6 points gap difference with arsenal and chelsea right on our tail. Everton definietly not an easy side to beat, we surely gonna struggle for 3 points. Hopefully we're gonna get the 3 points.

Now i'm in cibinong, near bogor watching the local football game Bogor Raya FC. It's raining hard in here and Bogor Raya left behind by 2-0. Seems like the homeside are not playing like their standard but what can you say about football? every moments can't be predictable.

After this match, me and my friends going to jakarta to join our friends watch United game, hopefully the result can make us smile through the night.

Finger crossed, UNITED!

Cinta tidak mengenal batasan : Pantaskah kita menilai ekspresi kegembiraan seorang supporter?

2011-04-21T11:34:00.005+07:00

Terkadang kita berlebihan saat merayakan tim yang kita dukung meraih gelar juara. Pertanyaannya adalah siapa yang tidak akan merayakannya? Terlepas dari "major" atau tidak kejuaraan tersebut, menurut pendapat saya adalah sangat wajar seseorang atau fans ikut bergembira merayakannya walaupun tim yang didukungnya berada di belahan dunia lain.

Cinta tidak mengenal batasan bukan? dan bukankah wajar mengekspresikan cinta yang kita miliki. Memang ekspresi bermacam-macam dan bahkan ada beberapa yang terkesan berlebihan dan menuai banyak hujatan dari berbagai pihak. Tapi pantaskah kita menghina mereka yang mengekspresikannya?

Pada saat Real Madrid berhasil menjuarai Copa Del Rey, banyak sekali hujatan mengenai selebrasi supporter Madrid(di Indonesia) yang dinilai berlebihan pada saat disorot di tv, bahkan ada juga yang membandingkan gengsi trophy yang diraih dan selebrasi yang dilakukan. Saya yang membaca pun jadi terheran-heran. Apa salah fans Madrid merayakannya? mereka berhak merayakannya terlebih sudah lama mereka tidak menjuarai Copa. Saya bukan fans Madrid, namun bisa merasakan kebahagiaan mereka saat berhasil merebut Copa mengalahkan Barcelona.

Saya jadi membayangkan jika United suatu hari hanya bisa menjuarai Carling Cup, akankah saya dilarang mengekspresikan kegembiraan saya? salahkah saya merayakan United meraih gelar Carling 2010 lalu? Apakah fans Manchester City yang membuat saya merinding melihat koreografi mereka saat mereka membalikkan badan beramai-ramai membelakangi gawang menunjukkan dukungan dan pendukung Stoke yang gambarnya dapat dilihat di atas merayakan kemenangan timnya tidak boleh merayakan keberhasilan mereka menembus final FA Cup? Apakah baru diperbolehkan setelah meraih gelar juara liga, atau ucl yang berkategori lebih bergengsi atau alasan lainnya?

Melihat gambar para supporter city dan stoke tersebut semakin membuat saya lebih mengerti dan menghargai bagaimana setiap momen bisa sangat berarti.

Setiap momen yang berarti dan setiap gelar juara yang terengkuh, terlepas dari besar dan kecil gengsi piala ataupun kejuaraan itu, menurut pendapatku pantas dirayakan oleh supporternya.

Itu sebabnya saya mencintai olahraga ini. Semangat, cinta, dukungan yang ditunjukkan tanpa henti sangat luar biasa dan membuat saya terlarut di dalamnya.

For the love of the game :)

This season best comeback : And a hattrick from Roo!

2011-04-03T02:48:00.003+07:00

I came late to watch the game with United Indonesia. The score was 1-0 for WestHam, they said it was a penalty. Ok, and then there's another penalty and i thought it was not a penalty. It was closed, but not a penalty once again.

2-0 and then finally the score turns to 2-1, 2-2, and we got a penalty and guess who's the scorer? hell yeah it was Roo's. Chicarito made the night complete by making it 4-2 game for United.

Best comeback this season? i think so and once again, the team (although i admit way United play are not as good as i expected)has showned the mentality once again. But hey, once again it was a team that full of youngsters *looking for an excuse? :p *

Talking about Giggsy, he showed his "quick feet" and that was one of my "ooh Ahhh moments" of the game besides the result of course. Jumping arround, hugging the lads, thats all i can do when euphoria fill my soul.

The perfect night complete with the poolz defeat, chelsea and arsenal draw!
Great opening results for the hectic month, finger crossed for the 19th title.

Edwin: I didn’t know what great years I’d have with United

2011-03-29T18:31:00.000+07:00

Edwin: I didn’t know what great years I’d have with United

Manutd.com - United head to America

2011-03-29T13:53:00.000+07:00

Manchester United will face the MLS All-Stars in July as part of the club's 2011 pre-season tour to the USA.

Full details of all US tour games, including opposition and ticket details, will be announced on Tuesday by Sir Alex Ferguson at a special media event in the United States and also on ManUtd.com.

The All-Star game, sponsored by AT&T, will take place at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Wednesday 27 July (kick-off: 20:30 local time).
It's the second successive year United have featured in the annual All-Star game. Last July, Javier Hernandez scored in his first run-out for the Reds as United became the first international team to beat the All-Stars over 90 minutes, with a resounding 5-2 success in Houston, Texas. Youngsters Federico Macheda (2), Darron Gibson and Tom Cleverley were also on the scoresheet.

"We're delighted to have been invited to play the MLS All-Star Game for the second year running,” Sir Alex said. “Last year's game was a special occasion in front of a noisy, passionate crowd. Obviously we'll be looking to repeat the performance and the scoreline, but it will be a great spectacle for everyone involved."

Tickets for the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game will be available for purchase by Red Bulls season-ticket holders and plan holders on 20 April at 10:00. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on 2 June at 14:00.

Sportingo - Manchester United plan £30m transfer of Inter Milan star

2011-03-29T13:33:00.000+07:00

Posted in Manchester United News

Manchester United will step up their attempts to sign Inter Milan midfield player Wesley Sneijder in the summer, reports the Daily Mirror.

Despite the fact that the highly rated Netherlands international only recently signed an extension to his current contract with the Serie A champions that will keep him at San Siro until June 2015, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is still keen on trying to lure the playmaker to the Premier League at the end of this season - with a £30m price tag now mooted to be on his head.

The Scot sees the 26 year old as being the ideal long-term replacement for veteran former England international Paul Scholes at the heart of the Red Devils’ midfield, with Scholes not expected to play on beyond the end of this campaign.

However, one potential barrier to Sneijder’s transfer could be the tough stance taken by Internazionale president Massimo Moratti, who said recently of United’s reported interest in his star player:

"The interest from Manchester United in Sneijder is real, but I didn’t look into it. My only interest is seeing Sneijder play here for many more years to come."

Football.co.uk - Welbeck To Think About His Future

2011-03-29T13:27:00.000+07:00

Posted also in Manchester United News

The United youngster currently on loan at Sunderland, Danny Welbeck, is going to give his future at Old Trafford a good dose of thinking about.

The striker has proven a big hit at the Stadium of Light this season while on loan with Steve Bruce’s club and he has no doubt benefitted from playing first team football.

But the England Under-21 international has now hinted that his long-term future could lie away from Old Trafford as the prospect of returning to training without being guaranteed a place in the first team is not a good one for the player. "I've not really thought too much about what I'm going to do, but I've really enjoyed my time at Sunderland," said Welbeck to the Press Association.

"It has benefited me massively, just to be around with the big boys week in, week out. I'm delighted with that, but the end of the season will be the time to sit down and think about the future. "I'm like anyone else, I want to play every week. Football is my job. I like training hard and then playing in games, but we will just see what happens in the summer."

Daily Mail - Bryan Robson: I thought I had just a sore throat but doctors told me it was cancer

2011-03-29T13:19:00.000+07:00

Posted also in Manchester United News

Bryan Robson says he thought the cancerous tumour he had now had removed was just a sore throat.

The former England captain and Manchester United legend, now coach of Thailand, was told by doctors he had the disease and had surgery just 48 hours later.

Robson, 54 will start a course of radiation but is confident of a full recovery. He said: ‘I thought I just had a sore throat. I went to see a doctor who diagnosed it straight away. I had MRI tests and I was operated on two days later.

‘I had the tumour, which was cancerous, removed from my throat. I am in England for a week to get a second opinion from a specialist but I am confident when I go back to Thailand I should be okay in a couple of months.

‘I am starting a five-week radiation course when I return next week. They are very confident that it is treatable and that I will make a full recovery.

‘I have had fantastic response from fans everywhere which has been a great boost. You have to be positive and get on with it. I’m in the best hands.’

Robson is set to start a five-week course of treatment next week.

He told talkSPORT: '[The doctors have] been very positive with what they've been telling me.

'I'm over in England for a week and I'll get a second opinion from a specialist here, but I am quite confident about going back out there and receiving the treatment.

'Fingers crossed everything will be clear within a couple of months.

'When I return to Thailand next week I'll start on a five-week course of radium treatment and just keep my fingers crossed. They are very good over there on the medical side and they're very confident that it's treatable and I should make a recovery.'

The Sun : Robson: I am extremely lucky

2011-03-24T00:15:00.001+07:00

He will be involved in fund-raising dinners for UNICEF in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong next month.

Robson, 54, said: "The prognosis is good, so I count myself extremely lucky.

"I am even more committed to raising funds to help improve the lives of vulnerable youngsters.

"I have been overwhelmed by the support of United fans and well-wishers and I hope everyone in Asia joins me in supporting these events."

United Indonesia-ManUnited Indonesia Supporters : The Tournament!

2011-03-19T19:23:00.003+07:00

Taking place at Futbol Salon-Tangerang City, United Indonesia-ManUnited Indonesia Supporters Club having an internal futsal tournament. Their chapters from jakarta, depok,lampung,bandung,bekasi,bintaro and tangerang came to tangerang to fight for the trophy.

The tournament was full with the sprits and the chants from each chapters supporters and definietly their having a good time. Finaly there's 4 teams that reach the semi's. Jakarta, Bandung, Depok and Tangerang.

Jakarta was trailing 2-0 before their coming from behind stunner winner 3-2 against the former tournament champions depok. The other semi's is tangerang versus bandung. The score is 5-5 and the games turns into penalty. And finally bandung nailed it 3-2 to make it jakarta-bandung final.

In the final, jakarta has won the game against bandung with final score 7-4 and the top score went to jakarta also for Teguh Widodo.

What a day, and closed by 1-0 vital win against bolton(and arsenal draw). Yeahh!!!

A perfect night and all of us can sleep tight.

The Fight Of Pride : Chelsea Against ManUnited! (and my memories)

2011-03-18T22:05:00.003+07:00

The memories runs back...Moscow 2008 Finals, John Terry, Giggs, the Euphoria and the Trophy. My mind travelling to those sweet moments.

I was watching with United Indonesia lads in Green Cafe, Kemang. Ronnie's made United leading 1-0 before Lampard make the equalizer goal.

The game turns into penalty. And Ron has missed his. Seems the luck are going away from our side. But Terry's slipped kick made all of us jumping arround.Inhale, exhale and all the feeling has become one.

From John, now its Giggsy who passes Sir Bobby Charlton appearance record. What a moment for and from our legend. I am proud to be witness to that moment that i will remember forever in my heart.

And to made the the moment complete, the trophy is going to Old Trafford when Anelka's misses his penalty and us going crazy all through the night. I supposed to be in office at 9am, but i reached home at 7.30 am and straight go to shower and go to office. I was very happy and excited until i didn't feel sleepy until i reach home at night.

Now we have to meet them again after they defeated us in BPL 2-1. A lot of controversy during the game and specially 5 games ban from FA. Luiz should've get himself a red card.

I don't know but i have a strong feeling that we will go through to semi's hehehe...just like said in the banner "not arrogant, just better".

Hope the best and luck for the team and all the supporters all arround the world.

UEFA Champions League 2011 : The Drawing!

2011-03-18T19:08:00.002+07:00

(www.uefa.com)

Finally the drawing has been announced.
And here's the updates on the drawing :

Quarter-final draw (5/6 and 12/13 April)
Real Madrid CF vs Tottenham Hotspur FC
Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC
FC Barcelona vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Internazionale Milano vs FC Schalke 04

Semi-final draw (26/27 April and 3/4 May)
1 FC Internazionale Milano/FC Schalke 04 vs Chelsea FC/Manchester United FC
2 Real Madrid CF/Tottenham Hotspur FC vs FC Barcelona/FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Final (28 May, Wembley)
Winner semi-final 2 vs Winner semi-final 1

The Shocking Comeback : Did i read it right? Jens Lehmann back from his retirement?

2011-03-17T23:20:00.001+07:00

After leaving Arsenal in 2008 for Stuttgart and retired last summer, "daddy" Wenger recalled his former goalie Jens as his solution with Lukasz Fabianski and Wojciech Szczesny both injured.

Shocking eh? or is it a very desperado move from Wenger ? or he tried to example SAF's who still believe in VDS? hahhaa but hmmm...we'll see. But no matter how strange Wenger decision, i believe the 41 years old Jens will bring a positive effect in Arsenal dressings room.

We'll see the effect on the title race. And welcome back Jens!

The Unbelievable News : 5 match ban for Fergie!

2011-03-17T22:58:00.000+07:00

Shocking news, i can't believe it happens during this "hectic" title race.

Ah yes, for those who always say United has being supported by reffs decision, this is one more example to remind you all that reffs not always favouring us and how we always fight till the end.

And the 5 games Fergie will miss are (and fined £30,000 by FA chiefs)

:

WEST HAM (a) Prem Apr 2

FULHAM (h) Prem Apr 9

MAN CITY (Wembley) FA Cup semi-final Apr 16 or 17

EVERTON (h) Prem Apr 23

ARSENAL (a) Prem May 1

But from the further information, the ban can start on the game vs bolton. So, Fergie will be back on the pitch at Emirates.

We love you Fergie! C'mon you Reds!

The Atonement : Roo's overhead kick winners against city

2011-02-14T02:05:00.001+07:00

Roo's finally had the chance to get the fans heart again after the transfer saga chaos. He melted it all with his stunning overhead kick and the celebration showing a class of his own. "I owed United Fans That Goal"- that's what Roo said(via RoM)...indeed!

The most important thing is we got 3 points against our noisy neighbour. United has showed them the mentality, the class above the rest. Top of the league, one game in hand, a perfect combination of course!

Despite of the winner, the 4-5-1 formation is almost made me can't breath..why not 4-4-2 in the important game like this? but i guess SAF's already had his own calculation. Can't say much really :)

A screamer goal, a derby winner and the celebration...is it gonna be Roo's atonement day?

Chelsea-Liverpool Bigmatch : Torres, the 50million pounds man in action!

2011-02-07T00:55:00.005+07:00

The big day for poolz and chelsea fans. The main topic is Fernando Torres,the brown hair "blonde wannabe" boy who "betrayed" his idol club Liverpool. 50 million pounds is the investation nominal. Will he scored, will he be the greatest and bring Chelsea to retain the BPL Trophy and win the UCL for the first time?

First half, seems Torres still trying to adapt with Chelsea play scheme. Not much of touch but had a chance before Carra block the ball off Torres feet. The game are interesting to watch, high tension and they aim to win the game. The thing is, with the man they called King Kenny i see a better liverpool now. The passion King Kenny brought has been an antidote to Poolz worse play all this time, and specially without Torres.

Poolz should've led in the first half when Maxi's touch from Gerrard's assist hit the post bar, should've scored it's should've been a goal. Chelsea also had a couple of chances but Carra's been a solid rock in Pools defense.

And not only that, the drama does not end right there when Torres shown up in blue jersey(which i felt weird to see him wearing that jersey). Chelsea, in front of their own supporters shown their ego when Ivanovic and Cech yelling at each other when blocking Pools shot. So much for a big club eh?

Torres being substituted by Kalou who gain his post again in 65". Essien almost made beautiful goal, but the ball an inch away pass the goal post. There's still no goal in Sstamford Bridge, both club looking for a goal.

Liverpool who fought so hard gain their rewards on the 68". Gerrards who run from the right manage to send the ball into the centre of Chelsea defense, Kuyt couldn't reach it but there were Meireles the tattoo man who's coming from behind finally put his name on the score sheet. Chelsea's grounded and Torres looked disbelief from the bench!Dramatic! Liverpol almost double the lead when Aurelio shot saved by Cech.

Who needs Torres? maybe a lot of Poolz fans said that word. But from what i see, if Poolz can continue play like this, they surely doesn't need Torres and did the right thing when they sold him to Chelsea.

Reina did well to protect his goal. He survives from Chelsea attacks. Credit to Liverpool defense on the game tonight, they done excellent job while in Chelsea the defense shows lack of determination, a lot of error has been made. There were screaming for penalty when Lucas Leiva has been said handsball, but the reffere said play on. This is Chelsea's 2nd lost in Stamford Bridge after home lost against Sunderland.

4 minutes added time doesn't help Chelsea to net the ball. The favours tonight will be in Liverpool side. They're reach the top 6 position on the Premier League table and John Henry must be satisfied, so do King Kenny and the Kopiters.

Without Carrol and Suarez, the final score Chelsea 0 - 1 Liverpool. From here, i can hear Liverpool fans singing "You'll never walk alone" and the Kopiters can go home with big smile. A touch of King Kenny, a comeback of Liverpool.

The Fairy tales ended : Eyes on the main prize...not bad, 29 games unbeaten!

2011-02-06T04:12:00.004+07:00

Well, we clearly not reach the 30 unbaten games. Wolves succeed to stopped us to pass the 98/99 season with 29 unbeaten games. But our main target is not unbeaten records, our eyes are on the trophy, the 19th title. That's what we fight for.

I don't feel sad (well i guess i have to admit i'm a bit dissapointed because we could have done better). Aside from my dissapointment, in a tight competition like this to have a 29 unbeaten games are fantastic in my opinion. It's a class that not every club can achieve. Arsenal maybe have 49 games unbeaten, but today's competition pressure cannot be compare (and let the gooners have their own record).

Played for 3 points seems smooth when Nani brought us leading 1-0 in the early 3 minutes of the game, but Elokobi made the score 1-1 and then Milijas provides an excellent freekick and there's a confusion about the second goal whether Elokobi or Doyle has scored but Doyle finally put his name on the score sheet. When the final whistle blown, score stays 2-1 and Wolves has won the game, and has ended a dream to pass the 98/99 29 unbeaten record.

The passings, the accuration, definietly not working well (defense has a big homework for next week game),lads seems frustrated and wolves can sneak the 3 points in the Molineux stadium just like they did to chelsea and liverpool.

Well, still top of the league but the points gap are getting closer and next week we have big match with the "noisy neighbours" City. Hope lads will shows the spirit and champs mentality as usual.

Keep the red flag flyin high!

Selamat jalan mas Herwin...A tribute to a best friend of mine...

2011-02-05T20:23:00.002+07:00

(from left : Ami, Mas Herwin and Alsep)

Last wednesday on february 2nd, 2011 i lost one of my best friend mas Herwin. Like a thunder it ruin my heart and i just can't hold my tears. He was a best friend, a brother and we used to talk about United. His wife Ami is a dear friend of mine.

Diagnosed cancer by doctors, mas Herwin struggling to survive. He's a quiet person but once he talked, he will never fail to made you laugh. A true ManUnited supporter with his wifey and son Kenan. I always wanted to have a little family like they had and full of United like them. Imagine, when the seasons get started, they will busy search for the schedule and when they got it they will spread to their family and said that they cannot be disturbed hahaha...what a family!

They are romantic couple and it's sad to see the romance has ended...And now the trio has become a duet,that's what my dear Ami said and although she tried her best not to grieve and looks tough, i know that deep inside she felt really sad and lost her one.

One of the moments i've always remember with mas Herwin is when United won the 18th title when United met Arsenal. We hug each other and he said to me "We have to celebrate together when we reach the 19th title" and we are waiting...too bad mas Herwin will not celebrate the 19th title with us here...but i believe his gonna watch United from up there and celebrate with us.

Goodbye mas Herwin, you will always be in our heart and our mind. I'll always remember the good time and the good chat we had. Gonna miss you from here mas

Till we meet again dear friend...

One of United Greatest : Kau akan selalu kami rindukan Gary...

2011-02-04T13:32:00.002+07:00

Butuh beberapa saat menerima bahwa salah satu pahlawan United, Gary Neville memutuskan untuk pensiun sebagai pemain tepat pada 2 Februari 2011 lalu. Seorang yang begitu mencintai United dengan sepenuh hati, seorang yang menjalani hidup dan karirnya sebagai pemain dan supporter United dengan segenap jiwanya.

Tak tergantikan! dan kalimat itu terngiang setiap melihat Gary. Jutaan bahkan milyaran kata takkan mampu mewakili rasa kehilangan yang dirasakan oleh fans United. Tak terkecuali saya. Kita semua akan merindukan melihat seorang bek kanan brilian, penuh semangat dan tak ragu untuk menunjukkan ekspresinya bahkan emosinya dan kadang “kegilaannya” yang membuat kita tak mampu berkata apa-apa selain menggelengkan kepala tak percaya.

Selebrasi di depan fans Liverpool sambil menunjukkan badge United, berlari merayakan kemenangan di hadapan fans ManCity, menolak bersalaman tangan dengan Schmikes yang berbaju City, melompat kegirangan ke lapangan saat United menang melawan City hingga mendapatkan kartu padahal Gary saat itu duduk di bangku cadangan, mengacungkan jari tengah ke Tevez mantan rekan seatu timnya yang berbaju City yang merayakan golnya ke gawang United secara berlebihan dan bahkan sampai mencium bibir rekan seperjuangannya Paul Scholes saat Scholes berhasil membuat gol ke gawang City. Semua yang akan dilakukan oleh supporter, itu yang Gary lakukan.

Memang walaupun nama Gary tak "berkilau" seperti banyak pemain hebat yang telah bermain di Old Trafford bahkan di skuad sekarang masih ada Ryan Giggs dan Scholes, namun Gary dengan semangatnya berhasil mencuri hati setiap fans United dengan semua yang dilakukannya. Dia dengan semua “kelakuan”-nya membuat semua supporter United merasa “menjadi pemain” dan merasa memiliki wakil di lapangan.

United adalah cinta Gary, tercermin dari wawancara. Saat dia tak bisa memberikan yang terbaik dari segala yang dia miliki untuk United, dia tahu itu adalah saat untuknya berhenti, menepi memberikan jalan bagi penerusnya. Bisa saja dia memilih berhenti di akhir musim dan (jika United berhasil juara) ikut mengangkat trophy gelar ke 19 namun itu semua tak dia lakukan. Gelar tak menyilaukan matanya. Yang dia inginkan adalah semua yang terbaik untuk United yang kita harapkan akan selalu dia lakukan di tahun-tahun mendatang walaupun bukan sebagai pemain.

Old Trafford akan selalu bergemuruh meneriakkan namanya, jalinan cinta Gary dan United takkan pernah berakhir selamanya…akan tertulis indah di setiap hati para supporter United, terukir di jiwa dan terpatri indah di dalam sanubari.

Untuk seorang supporter sejati United yang pernah ada, untuk seorang yang telah menyerahkan hati dan hidupnya untuk United dan untuk salah satu pemain terbaik yang pernah dimiliki United dan pahlawan di hati setiap supporter United, Garry Neville…kau akan selalu kami rindukan.

My joyful "nonbar" comeback!

2011-01-23T01:38:00.002+07:00

After being forced to rest at home and had to watch United in "silence" for almost 3 weeks, finally today i made a comeback...comeback to my second family United Indonesia. Singing and watchin together with them made me feel alive again.

A happy nite closed with a extravaganza result, 5-0! Ben Foster must have been felt awkward had to picked up the ball from his net. Birmingham tried a few times and had a couple of chances but they couldn't found the target.

Todays nonbar are not crowded as usual, but i enjoyed it much!

Great night, great results and surrounded by great friends and family!

UNITED!!!

Garudaku menangis...

2011-01-17T19:41:00.000+07:00

Bachdim dan Kim yang bermain untuk klub LPI ternyata tidak masuk dalam skuad U-23 yang diumumkan oleh pelatih Alfred Riedl.

Akankah bakat mereka hanya akan sia-sia? Mereka kembali ke Indonesia karena ingin membela panji Garuda, tapi ternyata harus menghadapi kembali birokrasi rumit pemerintah dan pantaskah mereka mendapat perlakuan seperti itu?

Bachdim yang pernah mengikuti tes di persib dan persija(dua-duanya klub ISL) dan tidak diterima dan akhirnya diterima oleh Persema yang pada akhirnya memilih mengikuti LPI. Keputusan mereka-kah yang sengaja memilih LPI? tentu saja tidak. Mereka tidak mengerti rumitnya PSSI dan segala tetek bengek korupsi dan kolusi di dalamnya.

Mereka hanya ingin bermain di TimNas. Mereka ingin membela tanah tumpah darah yang mereka cintai. Sangat disayangkan, ternyata korupsi dan kolusi sepakbola di Indonesia sebegitu hebatnya hingga menghancurkan bibit dan talenta sepakbola kita. Sebegitu dahsyatnya hingga tak dipikirkan kemajuan sepakbola yang merupakan salah satu pemersatu bangsa. Sebegitu bergelora semangat korupsi hingga hanya uang yang dipikirkan saja.

Sampai kapan kami para rakyat dan pencinta sepakbola harus menanti? Harapan yang muncul di AFF 2010 kemarin ternyata hanya menjadi impian semu belaka bila sistem yang dijalankan tetap berorientasi kepada korupsi. Sampai kapan air mata kami harus menetes menangisi kegagalan bangsa yang kami cintai? Tetesan yang menjadi genangan tenggelamnya asa dalam dada kami untuk menyaksikan Garuda terbang melesat dan berkibar.

Sampai hati kalian hancurkan bangsa ini...
Sampai hati kalian rusak impian anak bangsa yang ingin berbakti...
Sampai hati kalian biarkan Garuda terinjak oleh nafsu kalian yang tak memikirkan bangsa...

Tak ada sedikitkah rasa sesal di hati kalian?
Atau senyum kelicikan itu yang akan selalu terpampang di wajah-wajah bejat kalian?
Senyum yang menghancurkan Garuda yang tengah mengepakkan sayapnya...
Laknat yang membuat Garudaku, Garuda kami menangis.

Kami para pembela Garuda akan terus membela Garuda sampai nafas terakhir kami.
Garuda yang bersih dari tangan kotor kalian, Garuda yang tidak ternodai oleh aib kalian.

Satu hari nanti, Garuda itu akan terbang melayang melesat jauh tinggi bergema di seluruh jagad raya. Meninggalkan kalian dalam lubang terdalam penyesalan tanpa ada jalan kembali.

Kuatlah Garudaku, kami semua akan selalu menjaga dan mendukungmu!

Skuad TimNas Indonesia U-23 Pra-Olimpiade 2012

2011-01-17T19:29:00.000+07:00

Tidak terdapat nama Irfan Bachdim, Syamsir Alam, Johan Juansyah dan Kim Kurniawan.

Berikut nama-nama pemain Timnas Pra-Olimpiade 2012:

1. Kurnia Meiga (Arema Indonesia)
2. Arditani Ardiyasa (Persija)
3. Muhamad Ridwan (Tangerang Wolves)
4. Abdul Hamid Mony (Persiba)
5. Safri Umi (Persiraja)
6. Dias Angga Putra (Persib)
7. Ahmad Farizi (Arema Indonesia)
8. Gunawan Dwi Cahyo (Sriwijaya FC)
9. Rahmat Latif (Sriwijaya FC)
10. Fachrudin (PS. Sleman)
11. Septia Hadi (PSPS Pekanbaru)
12. Okto Maniani (Sriwijaya FC)
13. Dendi Santoso (Arema Indonesia)
14. Egi Melgiansyah (Pelita Jaya)
15. Hendro Siswanto (Persela)
16. Ramdani Lestaluhu (Persija)
17. Nasution Karubaba (Perseman)
18. Engelberth Sani (Pelita Jaya)
19. Johan Yoga (Persib)
20. Rishadi Fauzi (Persita)
21. Aris Alfiansyah (Persela)
22. Titus Bonai (Persipura)
23. Risky Novriansyah (Persijap)
24. David Lali (Persipura)
25. Yongki Aribowo (Arema Indonesia)
26. Ruben Warbanaran (masih dalam proses WNI)

Source : www.duniasoccer.com

“I thank Ole for every single one of his goals” - by Andreas Budianto

2011-01-15T19:50:00.000+07:00

Here's a story from my friend Andreas (you can follow his twitter @mr_ias and our home United Indonesia @UtdIndonesia), recently posted in www.thefaithfullmufc.com. A different side of Ole, you guys must read it.

Here's the story :

I believe that everyone will agree with me that the night in Barcelona 1999 was the most dramatic moment for all United fans. I hate to admit that I cried the last time I watch the 1998-1999 Season Review dvd and made my wife laugh at me.

But for me, Ole deserves to be remembered for more than merely a goal in the 1999 Champions League Final. I couldn’t remember all of his goals but the one that I will never forget was on March 31st 2007, it was against Blackburn at home in the Premier League. That was the first season of AIG on our kit.

I was new in town and would always watch our match at the Manchester United bar here with my girlfriend. A good place that I’ll never visit again until the club is sold. As a United fan from far, what I can do to boycott the Glazers is not go into that bar, not to buy the kit and I have stopped buying Inside United magazine.

We had ordered pizza and beer while waiting for the match as I was always there about an hour before kick off. Derbyshire had made us 1-0 down and I watched as he ran celebrating to the left corner flag screaming in front of the Stretford End. I am always afraid if we are down in the first half against a mediocre side, they’ll park the bus in the second half. 1-0 to Rovers at the end of first half. We did have a lot of shots in the second half; until on 61 minutes Scholes ran through three Blackburn players, one outside and two inside the box before he shot the ball to Friedel’s lower right corner. That was a beautiful goal. The Stretford End arising and I screamed out loud.

On 73 minutes Ronaldo passed the ball from the left through five Blackburn players and three United players inside the penalty box and it got to Carrick for his shot to make it 2-1 for us. Not a strong shot by Carrick but very accurate to (again) lower right corner. On 83 minutes Ronaldo did a strong free kick right from outside the penalty box and forced Friedel down to block the shot. The ball then went to Park and he easily made our 3rd goal that night. With the score at 3-1 Fergie decided to take Ronaldo and Giggs off after the 3rd goal for Smith and Solskjaer.

I was always waiting for another goal from Ole everytime he came up as a sub. Ole only needed 6 minutes before he made the score 4-1. Park crossed the ball right to Ole in a counter attack move, Rovers had decided to attack us in full strike after our 3rd goal and no one marked Ole at that moment. Another goal to (again!) lower right corner of the bar. Ole didn’t celebrate it too much, he only smiled to Park.

Nothing special beating Rovers at home but that day was Ole’s last goal for us, a finishing goal in his football career. I never imagined that it would be the last time I would watch him celebrating his goal. I was still waiting for another goal until the news came that he had decided to retire and I realised that I had already seen his last goal. I feel very lucky to have watched his last goal that night (yes, from a TV), a goal from a Super-sub because I don’t believe there’s any super-sub in football nowadays.

Thanks for all the goals, from the first till the last one…

Thanks for bringing joy and beautiful memories to all of us.

Les Sealy...A true United Hero - by TheFaithfulMUFC

2011-01-12T23:19:00.000+07:00

Courtessy of TheFaithfulMUFC, A must read!

If you mention the name Les Sealey to any Manchester United supporter who followed the team during 1990 and 1991, then they’ll immediately have a huge amount of respect and admiration for this man and what he achieved at that time for Manchester United. 2011 will mark the 10th anniversary of his shock death from a heart attack at the age of only 43 years of age. A sad loss to the world of football.

Born in London in 1957, Sealey had already had a decent top flight career in English football with Coventry City and Luton Town, with the only major downside being that he missed Luton’s 1988 League Cup Final victory over Arsenal at Wembley due to injury. Sealey got his chance at Wembley the following season, as Luton returned there to defend their trophy. Unfortunately for Luton and Sealey, they were facing a great Nottingham Forest side that day, managed by Brian Clough, so lost the match.

As the following season started, Sealey lost his place in the Luton 1st team. At the time, Manchester United only really had one fit 1st team goalkeeper, Jim Leighton, as number 2 choice Gary Walsh was struggling with injuries. Mark Bosnich was playing for the Reserves and was being seen as a definite future regular 1st team keeper, but not yet ready in case of an injury. As a result, United decided to take Les Sealey on loan for the remainder of the 1989-90 season as cover, in case Leighton got injured. This season was obviously best remembered for United’s brilliant FA Cup run and as this went on, Sealey must have been a very interested observer but must not really have expected to play much of a part, if any.

Following United’s victory over Oldham, in the semi-final replay, Sealey was given a place in goal in the next 2 matches – an away victory at QPR and then the impressive 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. At the time, Villa were major title contenders with Liverpool, so this victory ruined Villa’s chances of the title. Not that much attention was really paid to Sealey at the time though, as the player grabbing the headlines was a young striker called Mark Robins. After the Villa match, Leighton returned to the team after being rested and played in the remainder of the league matches, apart from a night match against Wimbledon at Old Trafford where Mark Bosnich was given his debut in a dull 0-0 draw. Although Leighton was back in the team criticism was growing for him, as he wasn’t playing well. 2 matches that stood out for Leighton’s poor form were the FA Cup semi-final where United drew 3-3 against Oldham and then the shocking 4-0 defeat away at Nottingham Forest, where United were 4 down after just over 20 minutes of the game played. Despite his poor form, Jim Leighton would start in goal against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Final.

The FA Cup Final in May 1990 was a must win match for Alex Ferguson and the pressure was on him and his players that day. Although Crystal Palace were newly promoted to the top division and had lost 9-0 to Liverpool that season, they were a strong team and had beaten Liverpool in a brilliant semi-final, so it wasn’t seen as an easy task for United. They had 2 prolific strikers at the time- Mark Bright and, returning from injury, Ian Wright. It turned out to be an entertaining 3-3 match, but was a very stressful match for all us United fans in the stadium that day and for everyone watching around the world on TV. Mark Hughes’ late equaliser in injury time to make it 3-3, was such a relief to us all. It meant a replay on the following Thursday, as FA Cup Finals then didn’t go straight to penalty shoot outs after extra time.

Jim Leighton had a poor Cup Final, but when it was announced that Les Sealey would start in the replay there was still some surprise, after only 2 starts in goal for the club. The decision to play Sealey turned out to be a brilliant one by Ferguson, as Sealey put in a truly heroic performance that night, making a series of brilliant saves to keep Crystal Palace out. In addition Sealey, took a battering from the Palace players especially Mark Bright, as they were clearly under instructions to unsettle Sealey who they saw as being shaky due to a lack of matches. Sealey was having none of this though. After every nasty challenge he just kept getting up and it only made him more determined. A truly legendary performance. Lee Martin is remembered for scoring the winning goal, in a 1-0 win, but for me watching Sealey that night – he was the main reason why we won the match. He fired up the team with his bravery and determination, which gave our team the boost it needed. He did not let the pressure affect him at all. It was only during the celebrations afterwards that it finally caught up with Sealey, as during the lap of honour he had to stop midway through for a break. Once he got back to the dressing room, Sealey did the ultimate gesture for me – giving his winners’ medal to Jim Leighton, who had played in all the other FA Cup matches. Sealey didn’t realise at the time that as Leighton had played in the 1st Final, he automatically would receive a medal. So, it meant that Sealey got his winners’ medal too. Also, as his loan was now up with Manchester United and Luton were releasing him, Sealey was rewarded with a contract at United for the following season. It was very well deserved in my opinion.

The 1990-91 Season started with Les Sealey as 1st choice goalkeeper and Jim Leighton as number 2. In fact Leighton would only ever make 1 more appearance for United – away at Halifax Town at The Shay in September 1990 in a League Cup match. Sealey was 1st choice all season and put in lots of great performances as United improved their league position and reached the finals of the League Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup. It would be in those 2 finals where Les Sealey’s heroic status would grow even more in the eyes of all United fans. In the League Cup Final in April 1991 – United faced Sheffield Wednesday, managed by Ron Atkinson, their former manager. Sadly, United lost the match 1-0 to a goal by a boyhood United supporter John Sheridan. However, what is most remembered by United fans that day is the incredible bravery of Les Sealey again. During the 2nd half Sealey suffered a really bad cut to his knee off the boot of a Sheffield Wednesday player. The cut was so deep that you could actually see the bone in his knee. United’s physio Jim McGregor immediately said to Sealey that there was no way that he would be able to carry on in the match, as he needed urgent medical treatment at a hospital. At the time, they did not have substitute goalkeepers, which would have meant that one of our outfield players would have had to go in goal for the rest of the match. So, Sealey refused straight away and ended up having a huge argument on the pitch with McGregor. Sealey, of course, won the argument and McGregor bandaged his knee up as best that he could. Sealey deserves a huge amount of credit for that as he was prepared to risk further injury to his knee so that he didn’t let his team mates down. Although United lost, they didn’t concede any more goals and Sealey played his part in that.

Sealey’s injury was a severe one, made worse by a bad reaction on the flight back home from London to Manchester that evening and it seemed certain that his season was over. Gary Walsh, whose own injury problems had cleared up and was now 2nd choice goalkeeper, ahead of Jim Leighton, played in the remaining league matches and in the 2nd Leg of the Cup Winners’ Cup Semi-final against Legia Warsaw. However, when it came to the European Cup Winners’ Cup Final against Barcelona in the middle of May, Sealey would again show his immense bravery by declaring himself fit to play.

Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in Rotterdam in the Cup Winner’s Cup Final is best remembered for the 2 goals by Mark Hughes, the clearance off the line by Clayton Blackmore near the end of the match to stop a Barcelona equaliser and for the amazing atmosphere created by the United fans that night who outnumbered and outsung the Barcelona fans. However, it should also be remembered for Sealey playing so well despite a heavily bandaged up knee, less than a month after it had been cut open to the bone at Wembley. It was another well deserved winners’ medal for Sealey that night and his legendary status to United fans grew even more.

Behind the scenes though – there were problems with Sealey’s contract negotiations for the following season. In the end the club and him couldn’t reach an agreement, meaning Sealey left the club to join Aston Villa, where he would start the season as their 1st choice goalkeeper. Manchester United announced that Les Sealey’s replacement would be a Danish international goalkeeper named Peter Schmeichel. Except for followers of international football, Schmeichel was not well known at the time, but he soon would be. Gary Walsh would be United’s 2nd choice goalkeeper, as Mark Bosnich had also left the club after failing to obtain a work permit. As 1991-92 went on Peter Schmeichel would prove what a world class keeper he was. Sealey, at Villa, was in and out of the team, competing with Nigel Spink for a 1st team place.

When the 1992-93 season started, it was with the introduction of The FA Premier League in place of the First Division. Amongst the changes, it was announced that clubs could now name a substitute goalkeeper in case of an injury or bad performance by their starting goalkeeper. At Aston Villa, Sealey was now 3rd choice goalkeeper behind Nigel Spink and Mark Bosnich who had resolved his work permit problems by marrying an English woman. As a result, Sealey was sent out on loan to Birmingham City at the start of the season for a few months. Meanwhile at United, Schmeichel was number 1 keeper, but Gary Walsh was having injury problems at the time. As a short term measure, former United apprentice Fraser Digby was brought in on loan as substitute goalkeeper. As Sealey was out of favour at Villa, Ferguson brought him back to the club in early 1993 on a free transfer. Although it was only as a clear Number 2 to Schmeichel, this move was very popular with United fans and to Sealey aswell. Although he didn’t play in any of the matches for the remainder of the season, he was a reliable back-up to Schmeichel and a great character to have in the dressing room and on the training ground. United ended the season as Premier League champions and although Sealey didn’t get a medal he was included in the celebrations as the club lifted the trophy at Old Trafford in May 1993.

Peter Schmeichel started every match of the 1993-94 season up until March 1994, but Sealey remained a very popular figure with the players and also the fans, especially at away games where we would chant ‘SEA-LEY, SEA-LEY, SEA-LEY’ lots during the warm up. In the FA Cup Quarter Final match at home to Charlton, Sealey would get his chance in the 1st team again. Schmeichel was sent off in the 1st half after commiting a clumsy foul outside the penalty box. Paul Parker was immediately substituted, so that Sealey could go in goal and this created a huge cheer from the crowd. The match ended in a 3-1 United win and it was Sealey’s 1st United appearance for 34 months. The sending off of Schmeichel also meant that he would be suspended for the League Cup Final against Aston Villa at the end of the month. It meant another Wembley start for Les Sealey at Manchester United. Sadly, this match wouldn’t turn out to be a legendary one for Sealey or Manchester United. Villa won 3-1 and it would turn out to be Sealey’s final appearance for United. Gary Walsh’s injury problems had now cleared up again and from then on he was seen as the Number 2 keeper behind Schmeichel. When Peter Schmeichel got injured at Ipswich at the start of May, it was Walsh that came on as substitute. Walsh also played in the remaining two Premier League matches and was named as substitute goalkeeper at Wembley for the FA Cup Final against Chelsea. As United did their lap of honour at Wembley after beating Chelsea 4-0, amongst the celebrations, there was a big cheer for 2 legendary players who were making their way back to the dressing room, behind the goal where the United fans were. The 2 players were Les Sealey and Bryan Robson and they both had their Cup Final suits on, as they had not been selected as substitutes by Alex Ferguson. As we applauded them, we knew that it was their last day representing the club as Manchester United players.

In the summer of 1994, Sealey joined Blackpool on a free transfer. This was only a short term move, as he then returned to West Ham as number 2 goalkeeper to Ludek Miklosko. Sealey’s West Ham debut was typically memorable. At the time 3 substitutes could be named and as a result of an injury to an outfield player, Sealey was West Ham’s remaining substitute, so was brought on as an outfield player in an away match at Arsenal. At the end of the 1994-95 Season, when United drew at West Ham at the end of the season and missed out on the League, I remember Sealey, who was on the West Ham end of season lap of honour, walking over to us, as we were locked in the ground and applauding us all. He understood our disappointment that day.

Les Sealey’s final match as a player was typically memorable too. He came on as substitute goalkeeper in the final league match of the 1996-97 season for West Ham at Old Trafford against Manchester United. I remember that he received an amazing reception that day from our fans who remembered all that he did for our club.

Sealey remained at West Ham as their goalkeeping coach right until his death in 2001. For all United fans and football fans in general that remembered him playing, it is his courage and his great character that we’ll remember the most. A very sad loss and still missed by all of us that remember him.

New year, new hope...goodbye memorable 2010!

2011-01-12T23:11:00.001+07:00

I haven't write anything in 2011, new year and of course new hope for all of us. Had to say goodbye to a memorable 2010. A lot of ups and downs, memories to remembered and there's always a good time that can make you smile.

2010 was not my fave year actually but several things or surprise to be exact that i really had to be grateful. Some of my wishes came true and its really magic! magic does happen to anyone :) The best month surely is July when i got surprise gift from my friend and my dad.

In business, it went quite well also. The door has been opened for me and now i'm doing my best to maintain it. Hopefully everything will always be ok.

I spent the last day with having dinner with my mom and then spent the nights on my friend house mbak dani with the lads from United Indonesia, my second family :) We had such a great time!

2011, started with me have to rest becaouse too tired and have to spend the early new year days in bed. Not a good start, but hopefully it will be a great year ahead and full of blessings.

I don't make any lists in 2011, just let it flow and hope i will be a better person also a great daughter and best friend for my friends.

Welcome 2011, please be good :)

Untukmu Garudaku...

2010-12-30T22:15:00.003+07:00

Kami datang Garuda, jangan pernah takut kami akan meninggalkamu...
Jangan pernah takut kami akan mengingkarimu...
Perjalanan panjang yang telah teraih, secercah harapan yang kembali bersinar
dan sebongkah asa yang menyelimuti hati jelas adalah untukmu.

Jangan hiraukan kekalahan ini,
Tak pantas semuanya kami limpahkan padamu Garuda...kalian telah berjuang luar biasa demi nama bangsa yang kita cintai INDONESIA
Seharusnya kami yang malu karena hanya bisa mencercamu bukan mendukungmu saat dirimu membutuhkan semangat dari kami. Namun sudah terlalu lama kami rindu melihat kejayaan negeri ini yang tinggal di depan mata. Maafkan kami yang terlalu gampang menghujat dan menilai tanpa melihat dirimu juga bisa meneteskan air mata kecewa...bukan ingin kami menyakitimu dan tentunya kami harusnya lebih memberikan kepercayaan kami pada dirimu.

Jangan hiraukan kekalahan ini,
Sesungguhnya kita menang malam itu...ada selebrasi lebih dari sekedar mengangkat piala juara
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, lebih dari 80ribu pendukungmu hadir memberikan dukungan
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, doa ratusan juta umat menyertaimu sebelum, sepanjang dan setelah pertandingan
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, lihat perjuangan kami yang hanya ingin selalu berada di dekatmu agar dirimu tahu kamu, kalian tidak sendiri berjuang...kami selalu ada bersama kalian
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, ratusan juta pasang mata menyaksikanmu bersama-sama bersatu menyanyikan lagu kebangsaan kita serentak dengan hati
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, Kami bangga dengan pencapaian kalian. Bagi kami kalian adalah sang juara
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, gemuruh tepuk tangan kami yang tetap membahana walaupun hasil akhir tidak seperti yang diharapkan
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, suara lantang kami yang tetap tegak bersama kalian menyanyikan kembali lagu kebangsaan Indonesia Raya bersama-sama
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, lihatlah saat ratusan ribu pasang mata setia bersamamu hingga akhir
Lihatlah sekitarmu Garuda, air mata kami pun jatuh menetes tak terbendung, namun kami tetap lantang bernyanyi untuk negeri dan kalian yang kami banggakan.Semuanya telah kami kerahkan, bahkan beberapa nyawa telah melayang dalam upaya mereka untuk mendukungmu dan menunjukkan kecintaan mereka kepadamu.

Jangan bersedih Garuda,
Kami bangga padamu, kami akan tetap selalu mendoakanmu
Terus kembangkan sayapmu wahai Garuda, teruslah bersinar
Di pundakmulah kami letakkan harapan
Di pundakmulah kami titipkan impian kami

Jangan takut terbang Garuda,
Sudah waktunya kejayaan kembali kita rengkuh
teruslah berjuang
teruslah banggakan kami
teruslah memberi warna dalam hidup dan hati kami
teruslah menjadi Garuda kebanggan kami.

Semua ini hanyalah awal, bukan akhir...
Dan sepanjang nafas ini berhembus, kami milikmu
Bersama kita selamanya...

Terima kasih wahai Garudaku...dari lubuk hati kami yang terdalam. Kalian selalu di hati...

INDONESIA!

Malam penuh kilau cahaya...

2010-12-25T00:26:00.002+07:00

21 Desember 2010

Tak sabar rasanya ingin melihat pertandingan yang mendebarkan ini...tak sabar rasa hati ini melihat 11 pemain Garuda bertempur merebut tiket final yang sudah di depan mata. Setelah di leg pertama kita menang 1-0 lewat heading Christian Gonzales, hari ini saya dan teman-teman menyaksikan leg ke-2. Semua tentunya berdebar menantikan game ini dan tak sabar ingin melihat tim Garuda kebanggaan kami mengepakkan sayapnya menuju final.

Memasuki stadion, tempat "ibadah" nan sakral ini sudah dipenuhi lautan manusia. Akhirnya saya berhasil mendapatkan tempat duduk setelah sempat duduk di tangga. Bagi saya yang ada di tempat tertinggi stadion GBK, saat itu perasaan saya berkecamuk...tak dapat terurai kata-kata. Satu per satu saya nikmati pemandangan puluhan ribu bahkan mungkin ratusan ribu manusia yang memenuhi tiap sudut stadion tanpa jarak dari ujung ke ujung dan penuh kilau dan kilat cahaya yang tak henti-hentinya memancarkan sinar. Sejauh mata memandang, merah yang nampak dan membuat saya merinding haru.

"Lihat pelangi, ingat-ingat hari ini...jangan pernah lupa kamu ada di sini menyaksikan Garudamu mencapai final...lihat lagi jelas-jelas, jangan lupakan...jangan pernah lupakan kamu menjadi satu dari ratusan ribu saksi momen ini" ujar batin kecil saya. Tak henti-hentinya mata saya berputar merekam semuanya dan sungguh saya merasa kecil di tengah stadion ini. Dan yah, begitu lagu Indonesia Raya berkumandang, di tengah lautan sisi teratas stadion, saya berteriak lantang menyanyikannya sekuat tenaga bersama seluruh yang hadir di stadion dan menahan haru.

Dan 11 pejuang itu berhasil menuntaskan misinya dengan sebuah gol dari Gonzales yang memastikan langkah Indonesia menuju Final AFF untuk ke-4 kalinya demi merebut piala tersebut untuk pertama kalinya bagi bangsa Indonesia. Stadion bergetar dan yaa, saya pun berteriak tanpa batas dan meloncat seperti semua yg ada di stadion, memekikkan INDONESIA!

"Lihat pelangi, rasakan dan jangan lupakan ini" batinku kembali berbisik. Rasa bahagia itu pun kian memuncak saat peluit akhir berbunyi dan yahhh stadion bergetar kembali dan kali ini pun air mataku tak bisa terbendung. Langsung kuseka dengan tanganku agar tak ada yang tahu aku menangis. Ya, air mata itu untuk negara yang kucintai Indonesia, air mata itu untuk 11 pahlawan yang telah meneteskan air mata dan keringat demi kebanggaan bangsa, air mata itu semua supporter yang telah memberikan semua yang mereka punya untuk mendukung Garuda.

"Ya, aku rasakan...takkan kulupakan"bisikku kepada hatiku. Dan stadion kembali memancarkan kilau cahaya tak henti.

Wahai kalian pejuang, terima kasih untuk segala tetesan keringatmu yang tercurah tuk negeri ini...

Wahai kalian kebanggaan bangsa, teruslah berjuang tanpa henti untuk membanggakan ibu pertiwi yang haus akan dicinta oleh rakyatnya...kami di sini akan selalu mendukung kalian...

Dan malam penuh kilau cahaya ini takkan terlupa oleh sanubari.

The one and only Sir Alex Ferguson!

2010-12-20T11:13:00.000+07:00

No words can express how SAF meant to ManUnited and all the fans...24 years is remarkable number, and in this modern time i dunno whether there can be another long serving manager like Sir Alex...Twenty-four years, one month, 13 days!

This is a tribute wallpaper from ManUtd.com

Sebuah tulisan luar biasa dari Ucup...

2010-12-08T11:25:00.000+07:00

Andi Bachtiar Yusuf, sungguh tulisan luar biasa darinya...ungkapan dari hati terdalam. Aku dan sahabatku Sharaz (yang dengan baik hatinya men-share link tulisannya di duniasoccer.com)dan membaca ini membuat aku menangis haru...dan ya, sahabatku Sharaz juga menangis...

Kalian harus membaca ini!

08 Desember 2010 | 07:20
Para Lelaki Anugerah Tuhan

Andibachtiar Yusuf

“Indonesia…Indonesia…Indonesia….!!!

Demikian teriak kami lengkap dengan segala gegap gempitanya. Kami memuja kalian wahai sang Garuda yang tertempel di dada kalian, 11 lelaki anugerah Tuhan yang berlari mengejar bola demi nama bangsa.

Lambang yang bersemayam di hati sejak kami dilahirkan, dibisikkan setiap hari oleh orang tua dan diajarkan oleh para guru betapa besar makna burung yang dipajang di depan kelas itu.

“Garuda di dadaku!” demikian sorak kami menyambut kalian, wahai 11 orang terpilih.

Mereka yang di pundaknya kami tautkan segala beban untuk mengambil kehormatan yang telah lama pergi itu. Kehormatan yang kami rindukan, kehormatan yang seolah tak pernah ada, kehormatan yang serasa semu karena terus kami teriakkan, sebutkan dan namakan tapi tak juga bisa dirasakan, atau setidaknya bisa dikisahkan pada anak cucu.

Bersama Merah Putih kami melangkah dengan pasti mendatangi Stadion Senayan, perlambang kebesaran kita pada suatu masa. Saat Ir. Soekarno dengan segala karismanya menjadikan kita tuan rumah Asian Games 1962, kuil penyembahan megah yang (kini hanya) mampu (setelah renovasi) menampung 98.000 orang di dalamnya. Ke sanalah kami menuju, meneriakkan nama negeri kami, lambang negara kami serta nama para lelaki yang siap berlari demi nama negeri yang kami puja ini.

Betapa kau bayangkan wahai Garuda, keinginan kami yang besar untuk melihat kejayaan di pundak kalian, kejayaan yang bisa membuat kami mampu membentuk sebuah kalimat “Suatu hari, saya lihat sendiri betapa hebatnya mereka di lapangan,” di suatu hari nanti, di saat otot ini semakin melemas, kulit ini makin berkerut dan kaki ini terus melemah.

Wahai lelaki-lelaki pemberani dengan Garuda di dadanya, kami ingin kalian bisa membuat kami bangga, kami ingin bisa bercerita bahwa kitalah yang terbaik dan kita sama-sama berada di saat dan waktu tersebut.

Maafkan jika kami tidak membanjiri Stadion saat kalian dengan sungguh perkasa mematuk Malaysia dan Laos dengan ganas. Maafkan jika suara kami yang sedikit di stadion di dua malam itu tidak terlalu lantang menggema di langit kota Jakarta.
Kejayaan Indonesia di fase grup Piala AFF 2010 menghadirkan antusiasme di kalangan masyarakat. (Foto: Action Images)

Bukan karena kami tidak mencintai kalian, tapi hanya karena kami tidak pernah yakin bahwa kalian layak didukung untuk memberikan kami kemenangan. Karena jaminan kata kemenangan sangatlah sulit kami temukan selama ini.

Kami datang wahai Garuda yang menempel di dada kiri kaos Merah 11 lelaki anugerah Tuhan itu, kami datang dengan segala kepercayaan dan keyakinan. Kita akan menang! Bahwa kalian akan mampu memberi rasa yang hilang itu. Bahwa tidak juga Thailand yang selalu sulit kita kalahkan - bahkan di Kuil Senayan itu - bisa menahan gairah yang kalian miliki dan kami bakarkan dengan kobaran keras agar api itu terus membara di mata dan hati kalian.

Bersama kita nyanyikan Indonesia Raya, bersama kita gelorakan bara peperangan pada apapun yang menghadang. Berulang kali kami teriakkan nama kalian….Irfan, Bambang, Okto, Bustomi, Firman, Nasuha, Zulkifili, saudara terbaru kita Cristian Gonzales dan nama-nama besar lainnya di atas lapangan. Nama yang terus menggema di langit Jakarta karena kami begitu mencintai kalian, memuja kalian dan menginginkan kalian memenangi pertempuran demi pertempuran ini.

Kami datang agar kalian bisa sekadar melepas beban di pundak itu, beban bangsa, beban kita semua pada negeri ini, beban dahaga kemenangan dan kejayaan. Kami ingin kalian membagi beban itu dan mengajak kami untuk membantu kalian meneriakkan segala puja puji pada Garuda, Merah Putih dan Indonesia tercinta.

Biarkan kami memberi teror dahsyat itu pada setiap lawan yang coba mengadang kalian. Biarkan kami membuat mereka ciut melihat jumlah kami yang masif itu. Jangan minta kami untuk turun ke lapangan karena kami, karena kami tidak sebaik kalian.

Tapi, biarkan kami terus menggemuruhkan nama kalian dan nama bangsa ini agar kalian terpacu untuk memberi segala yang kalian punya pada kami. Sebaliknya kami akan berikan dukungan terhebat yang mungkin belum pernah kalian lihat di manapun agar kalian terpacu dan terus memburu.

Sebelas lelaki terbaik yang dimiliki bangsa ini. Di dada kalian Garuda terpajang, bukan lambang asosiasi sepak bola seperti umumnya tim nasional banyak negeri. Kami titipkan lambang itu pada kalian agar kalian memahami bahwa kejayaan kalian adalah kejayaan kami, kebahagiaan kalian adalah kebahagiaan kami dan apa yang kalian rasakan saat lawan membobol gawang itu adalah juga duka dan perih kami.

Jika kalian mampu kembali dari kandang lawan dengan kemenangan, percayalah…kami akan merahkan! Ya, kami akan merahkan kuil kebanggaan kita itu dengan segala atribut yang kami punya. Akan kami bentangkan merah putih tepat di muka kalian yang tengadah menghadapi lawan-lawan itu.

Kami melepas kalian di 16 Desember nanti, untuk lawan yang masih belum kita ketahui. Tapi kami ingin kalian kembali ke negeri ini dengan kejayaan. Kami ingin melihat kalian merayakan gol demi gol, kemenangan demi kemenangan bersama kami. Karena kami, mencintai kalian...

Dada dan mata ini berharap untuk bisa melihat kalian di Rabu, 29 Desember 2010 itu dengan tangan terkepal ke atas dan mata menatap langit dan kami penuh dengan segala rasa bahagia dan bangga yang kami punya. Malam final yang kami nantikan setelah begitu lama dirindukan.

Kerinduan yang mendalam pada rasa bangga pada kalian, bangsa ini dan diri kami sendiri. Rasa bangga yang bisa membuat kami berkata di Asia Tenggara “Kalian harus belajar bahasa kami, karena kamilah juara Asia Tenggara!”

Dan, saat kalian berpesta dimanapun kalian yang terpilih berada, izinkan kami membanjiri jalanan dengan diri kami sembari meneriakkan nama kalian, sejajar dengan Garuda, Merah Putih dan Indonesia!

Andibachtiar Yusuf
Filmmaker & Football Reverend

Naturalization is the answer for Garuda? The AFF 2010 Journey

2010-12-05T01:13:00.005+07:00

Indonesia National Football Team...Usually always being underestimated by people even Indonesians themselves! but yeah this time we prove we can win (and with style of course)!

The AFF Squad this time is different. We have 1 naturalization player, Christian Gonzales and welcome home Irfan Bachdim. Christian was born in paraguay while Irfan have Indonesia blood from his father side.

Well, with Mr.Riedl in control, Christian "el locco" and Irfan, not to mention Oktavianus Maniani "the black pearl" now we headed to the next step. Now the game is more entertaining, more sharp passing and more passionate football shown by the team.

Never in my life i watch Indonesia win the game when i watch at the GBK. But on the 1st of december 2010, i had a fiesta! we won 5-1 against our rival malaysia(gonzales and irfan made their first appearance and a goal each). And today, on the 2nd game of AFF, we crushed Laos 6-0...fantastic score and yes, it was a party to us Indonesian people. Too bad this time i didn't have the chance to watch it in GBK, only from telly. But the National team is back from a long sleep i guess! and am so happy for that.

This time one name got stucked in my heart. I'm melting to see how he played. Yes he is Octavianus Maniani, an Indonesian from papua. 20 years old and shows us spectacular play. His spirit, pace and killer instict are superb! never seen an Indonesian player play on his level. He just kept moving arround and not even lost his breath... a talent that must be well taken care by PSSI. A treasure for Indonesian Football.

I dont know, when everybody is talking about Irfan (yes he is very good), i go with Octo!

I admit that the naturalization bring positivety in the national team. And i have to say, well done!

Well, with winner against Laos, Indonesia secure a semifinal and hopefully we'll the cup for the first time...ameeennn on that! :)

Go Garuda, let's fly and be the champion! :)

November rain...and soon a warm december :)

2010-11-27T20:30:00.000+07:00

This month is full of hustle and yes i kindda enjoyed it though :)
It's nearly end of month and there's always a new hope when a new month comes...and ya, it's the warm december that i'm looking for. The Christmas spirit and warmth in our hearts, the holiday atmosphere and peace.

November rain, its really raining outside and my heart...Ida Kusuma, one of the "Golden Girls" has passed away. She will be remembered forever...our pray for you oma!

A lot of things that i want to write but...

2010-11-08T21:47:00.002+07:00

There's so much that i want to write but still don't have the time, but thank God my first one was about Sir Alex Ferguson. He deserves it, and it feels appropriate to see my first in november was about him.

With all the things i had in my mind, turns out i can't write hahaha...
there's so much going on in my life, the happy and sad feeling share the empty room in my heart. I just gotta let them to fill my day, and hope tears won't fall from my eyes :)

24 years...Thank you Sir!

2010-11-07T11:46:00.002+07:00

24 years...what a number...
and we feel honoured to have you as a manager Sir!
No words can express how grateful we are...

Thank you for all the things that you do in ManUnited...
For the trophies
For the ups and downs moments
For the tears of joy
For the Fergie's babes...Class of '92
For Giggsy
For Nevs
Fors Scholesy
For Becks
For you hairdryer treatment
For your toughness trough the dark moments, you brought lights to us...
For the treble
For the double
(and the list still going on..)
For believing in youngsters

For your dedication
For your passion
For your winning ego
For your love and respect to the fans
For everything...

We love you Sir...and we always will

Salute! and cheers for the years to come :)

End of the Saga...Roo stays! dan sebuah maaf untuk Roo dan Scholes :)

2010-10-22T20:55:00.001+07:00

Dan akhirnya Wayne menandatangani 5 tahun kontrak perpanjangan di United. Gue percaya semua fans akan happy dengan keputusannya. Dan yang pastinya yg gw tahu my friend bang pat dan ardi adalah dua orang yang luar biasa bahagia dengan berita ini :)

Banyak banget yang pengen ditulis tapi entah kenapa semua ini(lega,seneng,bete) smuanya campur aduk dan membuat gw jadinya tidak bisa menulis.

Congratulations wayne, you have made a right decision!

Dan tampaknya teman saya Ardi menuntut permintaan maaf tentang tulisan gw yang "gembira" saat Scholes mengtackle keras roo di sesi latihan :)

Ini kata-kata dr Ardi :

"c'mon accident happens
do you seriously think scholesy would want to go out there and injure people?he can't tackle that's obvious
except for de jong, i don't believe there's a professional who wants to go out there and injure another professionals" - Antonius Ardi D.

Jadi, untuk itu gw minta maaf untuk scholes krn telah membuat dia terlihat jahat dan brutal dan untuk wayne :)

Akhir dari sebuah saga yang bisa membuat kita tersenyum :)

Glory ManUnited!

About wayne's saga

2010-10-21T16:37:00.002+07:00

I don't know what went wrong with our wayne. He was in love with United and he'd even said that he want a permanent contract with United. But now, what happen? what happen with the fire? where's the love?

Guess it started with the disclosure of his affair while his wife pregnant. I don't care about the affair (agree with my friend Ardi) as long it doesn't make an impact on his performance.

SAF on the other side trying to play the father figure role like he used to do all this time. But wayne seems unhappy and let the ogre side of his out and ruined it all and all this mess lead us to another shocking fact.

The fact that wayne's want more on his payment. For me it is reasonable to gain more but this is United, u will be rewarded wayne. With this mess that he made, his "so not wayne" act has an impact to the team. And the impact is not good!

And suddenly all United fans booing him and even have a new chants "Wayne Mooney"...but i don't know, although my heart is hurt but i don't have the heart to hate him(although i'm pissed enough). He was our hero and when i admire or love someone, it's never easy to let the feelings turned into anger...

I decided not to follow the wayne mooney chants, and not booing him. I don't know why, maybe its just what my hearts want.

Maybe i'll keep the li'l spare in my heart for him...maybe :)

So,is this goodbye wayne? did you ever think about the impact from you decision? did u ever think about us wayne? it's hard to let you go...

I believe that no player are bigger than the club and there's no player bigger than United itself.

And how i love Gazza, Brown,Scholes(specially after his hard tackle on wayne in practise session hahaha there u go! a li'l lesson from the legend) and of course Giggs(also Ole) for their devotion and love for the game and UNITED. And while i'm sitting alone here at a cafe, i raise a glass of tea and and said "there's only one UNITED!"

Mana pernah kutahu...

2010-10-17T14:14:00.000+07:00

"Mana pernah kutahu...jatuh cinta padamu
Di dalam hati ini sayang, hanya namamu..." - Jatuh Cinta, Broery Pesolima

A powerfull song by Broery Pesolima the legend. Ah ya, kita tak pernah tahu akan jatuh cinta pada siapa...

Enjoy the moment, enjoy the feeling :)

Another draw result! can't you believe it?

2010-10-17T12:02:00.002+07:00

Ow my dear God...it's torturing to see the result
2-0 and then it turns out to be a draw again...i just can't believe what i've seen!
No..no way jose! it is just a dream and am gonna wake up *sigh*

But as i said, when we support United we don't care win lose or draw we just support United but of course there will be a lil critism when they play badly.

And this time everything looks like its gonna be ok when United leading 1-0, 2-0 but suddenly wesbrom has found their way to bounce back and with VDS blunder the score stay at 2-2.

And the worse of it all is when the "so called" United fans suddenly burst out "Edwin made stupid mistake like Green" arghhh at that point my heart aching. WE, MAN UNITED SUPPORTER WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT UNITED WHATEVER THE RESULT! and for God's sake, VDS has always been and always will be our heroes despite the fact that he made blunder. One time and can erase all the saves he made for United? i don't think so. Stop blaming VDS!

But all the performances of course leading to a critism (not booing). I will be lying if i said i'm not worry to see how United performs. To clinch the 19th title it's really been a long road. Guess the internal problem really cause us the points :(

And seeing SAF's face everytime before the game and during the game, i don't know it is just different. His face were like worry, sad and a lot at the same time (am beeing to sensitive?) and it makes me sad...i hope we lift up the 19th title trophy and he deserves that.

And all i can say is KEEP THE RED FLAG FLYIN HIGH!

Gagal

2010-10-16T15:17:00.001+07:00

Kembali lagi aku gagal membuatnya tersenyum
Kini ia hanya bisa terbaring
lemah tersandar di sofa dengan mata terpejam
larut dalam pikiran yg menghimpitnya
maafkan aku...
maafkan kegagalanku...

Jalan itu...

2010-10-16T15:11:00.003+07:00

Kualihkan pandanganku
Berbalik menuju jalan di depanku
Kukunci pagar menuju jalan itu dan kutinggalkan
Biarlah dia di sana tetap menjadi kenangan

Terdiam

2010-10-12T19:49:00.000+07:00

Kunci itu masih tersimpan padaku
Entah kapan mungkin aku berikan
Entah siapa yg ia tuju
hatiku hanya bisa terdiam

Kepak Garuda Muda!

2010-10-12T18:21:00.000+07:00

Anggapp saja saya mungkin fans yang berlebihan. Saya menyaksikan pertandingan saat tersisa 10 menit dan belum memperhatikan skor. Melihat suasana stadium dan semangat supporter yang masih membara setelah dikalahkan 7-1 oleh Uruguay pun membuat aku bangga. Masih banyak yang membela negara kita dan membuat air mata tiba-tiba jatuh tak terbendung.

Terharu oleh semangat yang ditunjukkan para supporter, terharu oleh semangat nasionalisme membela negara kita meski telah dihancurkan Uruguay. Dan ketika melihat di pojok kiri atas televisi, air mata kembali jatuh dan disertai senyum bahagia. 2-0! dan yah ini rasanya menang. Ini rasanya negeriku tercinta menang.

Terserah mau dibilang maldives selevel atau di bawah kita atau apapun itu, yang penting menang dan dengan skor meyakinkan. Kebahagiaan bertambah lengkap saat tony mencetak gol ketiga dengan indah! first time langsung dari sisi kanan pertahanan dan menggetarkan jala maldives. Dan setelah usai, saya langsung mematikan tv tidak ingin mendengarkan sepatah katapun dari komentator yang pasti akan dengan luar biasa memuja keberhasilan Indonesia.

Kemenangan ini tentu jadi beban berat bagi Mr.Riedl untuk mempertahankan performa dan meningkatkan kualitas timnas Indonesia. Jangan hanya terhanyut oleh kemenangan saja, tingkatkan mutu pembinaan dan kompetisi dan revolusi induk olahraga kita.

Terus berjuang Garudaku, jangan lelah bertarung...jaga terus cinta dan baktimu, di pundakmu kusematkan harapanku...di kepak sayapmu kutitipkan asa tuk membawa negeri tercinta ini berkibar di seluruh dunia.

FT - Indonesia 3 : 0 Maldives (30' Oktovianus M, 74' Yongky A, 90' Tony S)

Maju Terus para Garuda Indonesia!

Harga diri bangsa!

2010-10-11T18:34:00.001+07:00

Memang prestasi sepak bola kita tidak bisa dibandingkan dengan prestasi sepak bola luar negeri seperti brasil, argentina, jerman, inggris dan lainnya yang sudah menjadi kiblat sepakbola dunia.

Indonesia adalah negara yang mencintai sepakbola. Dan dengan penduduk berjumlah lebih dari 200 juta pantas saja banyak yang mengharapkan sepakbola kita bisa mencapai level yang lebih tinggi. Tidak usah bicara dunia, tidak usah di asia, bahkan di tingkat asean pun kita masih mengelus-elus dada menatap hasil pertandingan.

Saya bukan pengamat ahli seperti kak Andi Bachtiar atau teman saya Pangeran Siahaan yang luar biasa pengetahuannya tentang sepakbola sampai ke statistik. Saya hanya menikmati pertandingan saja. Dan jelas level Indonesia negara saya tercinta ini jauh dari yang saya harapkan. Seperti banyak yang bilang, kalau nonton Indonesia jangan ngelihat hasil deh. Bayangkan kemarin ketika uruguay mencetak gol lewat suarez stadion GBK bergemuruh...lha itu kan tim lawan yang mencetak gol? bagi saya itu sudah bentuk frustasi akut terhadap sepakbola Indonesia.

Saya pun jadi berpikir kok nasib sepakbola negara kita tercinta seperti ini ya? sudah tahu akar masalahnya tapi tetap saja tidak mau merubah sistem (atau memang tidak mau). Dan saya pun membatin, untung saja kita mencetak gol lebih dulu jadi sempat merasakan leading sebelum dihajar oleh uruguay. Sebelum pertandingan sempat ada komentar-komentar positif mengenang era 70an di mana kita berhasil menang, arrgghhh...itu sudah lama! tidak ada relevansinya lagi hanya statistik saja(bukannya saya mengecilkan arti statistik).

Dan yang lebih ironis lagi komentator sepakbola negara kita ini semakin memperparah keadaan menurutku. Pada saat pertandingan vs uruguay dan kita leading, berlimpah pujian namun begitu kebobolan dan kalah...alasan yang dipakai adalah pemain kita kelelahan setelah kompetisi yang padat. Arghhh!!! memang pemain-pemain uruguay itu tidak menjalani kompetisi? malahhh lebih ketat dan mereka harus datang dari belahan benua lain untuk menjalani pertandingan persahabatan ini. Demi Tuhan, miris sekali mendengarnya.

“Sepakbola adalah refleksi sebuah bangsa,” demikian ucapan Franz Beckenbauer di Pemutaran Perdana 29 Film Resmi Piala Dunia 2006 seperti tertulis di blog Andi Bachtiar Yusuf. Dan saya pun tercengang membacanya dan dengan berat mengakui analogi tersebut dengan hati yang sebenarnya tidak rela.

Satu hal lagi, pada saat pertandingan, saya bertukar sms dengan teman saya dan dia mengungkapkan uneg-unegnya "ngapain sih mikirin sepakbola kita? udeehhh dukung aja tim kesayangan kita yang di eropa?" dan saya pun seperti tertohok. Di mana nasionalisme ditempatkan di hatinya? dan saya pun menjawab "mau sebobrok apapun itu, mau sebusuk apapun itu saya tetap akan mendukung timnas tercinta saya, Indonesia! untuk klub itu urusan lain...saya orang Indonesia". Saya bangga dengan negeri ini, dan hasil tidaklah penting bagi saya tapi bagaimana penampilan para penjuang kita di lapangan. Ini adalah soal harga diri bangsa! dan kembali jawabannya adalah REVOLUSI PSSI dan pembinaan pemain muda.

Gemuruh teriakan "Nurdin turun" dan "Buat apa Nurdin...Nurdin Halid tak ada gunanya" sudah cukup merepresentasikan suara hati seluruh rakyat Indonesia. Negara kita mempunyai banyak bakat, tapi akhirnya bakat-bakat muda itu pun memilih main di negara lain. Tapi yang harus diingat adalah bukan hanya Nurdin saja yang diganti. Percuma Nurdin diganti namun di balik itu masih ada para perusak sepakbola bermental licik.

Mungkin semua yang saya tulis ini tidak akan mengubah apapun di PSSI. Tapi setidaknya saya ingin menyuarakan suara hati saya meski hanya lewat blog ini. Sepakbola Indonesia harus bangkit!

Sementara menunggu revolusi, saya akan tetap setia mendukung timnas kita dan bersama menyanyikan lagu kebangsaan kita Indonesia Raya. Jangan lupakan itu, kita INDONESIA bersatu!

Letters to Juilet - how love can make you feel...

2010-10-10T19:30:00.000+07:00

"'What' and ‘if’ two words as nonthreatening
as words come. But put
them together side-by-side and they
have the power to haunt you for the
rest of your life: ‘What if?'..."

"I don't know how your story ended.
But I know that if what you felt
then was love - true love - then
it's never too late. If it was true
then it why wouldn't it be true
now? You need only the courage to
follow your heart..."

"I don't know what a love like that
feels like... a love to leave loved
ones for, a love to cross oceans
for... but I'd like to believe if I
ever felt it. I'd have the courage
to seize it. I hope you had the
courage to seize it, Claire. And if
you didn't, I hope one day that you
will."

-letters to juliet-

I, today watch the "letters to juliet" movies on dvd. It surprise me how the movie makes me feel the "romance" i should say and it has a beautiful stories you have to see.

Love can be sweet, can be sacrifice for someone we love, bitter when you had to let go...but everyone need love and needed to be loved and feel the romance and have the time of their own capturing what is love.

Love may be a gentle word but sometimes can be cruel to you. Love can make you both cry and smile at the same time and bring you to a place you never know...

I hope in my case i will find my love and feel the romance with him through all the time and may happiness will surround us...

Hujan dingin

2010-10-06T19:44:00.000+07:00

Hujan...
Dingin...
Mungkin sekejap pelukan darimu bisa membuatku tertidur pulas dalam kehangatan.

Another draw,another points wasted...and guess who's in 2nd place?

2010-10-04T22:30:00.002+07:00

I believe that United will desperately fight for 3 points before the game vs Sunderland started, specially with blues on the killing fields battling with gunners on the next day. It'll put a pressure on them if we win the game. But the game shows the opposite *sigh*

Poor, pathetic performance shown by the lads. I don't know why but argghhh United are very lucky not conceiding a goal from the black cats. Sunderland in my opinion deserves a full 3 points from us!

And guess what?? chelsea won over arsenal(although i really thought arsenal deserves 3 points and chelsea were lucky enough!) and that made them strong in the top of the league. And that was nothing compare to this.

ManCity won over Newcastle and they jump to the 2nd position of the league and force United satisfied with the 3rd place. Holly crap! City above United??? arghhh can't really imagine this before...but now its happening. Our noisy neighbour was really really put their stereo on. Hrgghhh...i believe the fans goin crazy with the result. Like dessert miss the rain... *oh waitt think i have to take a deep breath haisshhh, it hurts really :( *

Can't wait to see United bounce back and reach the 19th title...hopefully my friends Ajeng prediction goes wrong. She predicts United will not reach the 19th title this year, but next year while i still had the confidence. 19th title this year and 20th next year hahaha...

Glory ManUnited!

A Victory in Mestalla, a secure 3 point

2010-09-30T13:32:00.001+07:00

This is my timeline on twitter this morning :
It's not always about scoring a goal but how u make a difference in the game. Dedicated to Nani,Kiko :) #UNITED

That's reffering to Nani whom i tought had a marvelous time of his career and Kiko who gave the assist so Javier can score in Mestalla. To be honest, i am still not impressed by the performance. Our defence still looks vulnerable. Thank God Rio's back, couldn't wonder what will happen with the quick pace Valencia's shown without him. The twin towers are back!

And this young Italians, Kiko. Just came in from the bench and provide an assist, i think he was incredible. The spirit he had shown last night were fantastic!

Anderson, it's been quite a long time not seeing his performance. And talking about him, i remembered my chat with my friend Ardi. He told me, watch and see...you're looking for Scholes successor? i got one name for you. ANDERSON! If Sir Alex put his trust on him, he will be our next Scholes.

I found Anderson now really trying to get his place on the squad. And from what i've seen...i feel proud. That's United spirit! Fight till the end.

Above all i'm really looking to watch the game because i wanted to see how will the young lads performs without Giggs, Roo and Scholes. Will they shown brighter? and a lot questions more i had in my mind.

Nevertheless, i had to gave credit to Javier that can maximize the opportunity in a very short time. As you seen, there's 2 Valencia's defender tryin to blocked him but in his own style, he can keep his feet at the ball and put it in the net to make United fans sing once again.

And next, we have Sunderland's on our list this saturday and while United have to secure 3 points, i'm excited to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal this sunday.

And yah, despite of Chelsea and Arsenal result, the most important thing is 3 points from Sunderland to secure our BPL 19th title dream.

Another draw in away...

2010-09-27T11:46:00.005+07:00

Ya, the third draw at Old Trafford in BPL games. 2-2 draw against Bolton after dropped behind twice. Nani played well and Bolton really show their efforts to win the game but Owen's goal saves United from lost.

My eyes are on Roo's. I don't know, he seems to losing his touch. I know he face very serious marriage problem but i'm (and all ManUnited fans i believe) hoping he strongly survive until it's through.

There's another (former) United player that had been through a tough problem. Hated by his country, booed by United fans. He's Beckham. And he strongly survive through Sir Alex guidance and his strong will from his World Cup red card and can perform extremely well for United. From hero, zero to hero again.

Hopefully Rooney will bounce back. Despite the fact Barca has put interest on him, i'm sure Rooney know where his home at. We believe you Roo!

Mooncake...and its stories

2010-09-22T21:21:00.003+07:00

Setiap tanggal 15 bulan delapan penanggalan cina, dikenal juga dengan peringatan makan kue bulan. Ada beberapa versi dan ini beberapa ceritanya.

Versi Hou Yi - Chang-Er
===================

Zaman dahulu kala, dilangit terdapat 10 matahari menghangatkan langit. Selama musim panas, Kesepuluh matahari bersinar sangat terik dan mengakibatkan kekeringan sehingga kehidupan menjadi sulit bagi Sang Kaisar dan para rakyatnya.

Sang Kaisar kemudian memanggil pemanah terkenal yang dapat memanah sangat jauh dengan ketepatan tinggi bernama Hou Yi. Kaisar memerintahkan Hou Yi untuk memanah sembilan dari sepuluh matahari dari langit dengan menggunakan kesembilan panah saktinya.

Hou Yi berhasil memanah kesembilan matahari dan musim panas menjadi normal kembali, rakyat pun hidup sejahtera. Berkat keberhasilannya, Kaisar menghadiahkan Hou Yi dengan uang dan perhiasan yang banyak. Hou Yi mengambil uang tersebut untuk menikahi wanita yang sangat ia cintai bernama Chang Er. Pernikahan ini sangat meriah dan keluarga dari Hou Yi dan Chang Er sangat bahagia.

Hou Yi bukan saja seorang pemanah terhebat, ia juga arsitek terbaik kaisar. Setelah pernikahannya, kaisar memanggil kembali Hou Yi untuk membangun sebuah istana baru. Istana yang paling indah dan besar pun dibangun olehnya. Hou Yi mendekorasi istana baru dengan emas, permata, sutra dan kerajinan tangan yang sangat indah. Kaisar sangat kagum dengan kehebatan Hou Yi. Kali ini, Kaisar memilih untuk tidak menghadiahkan Hou Yi emas permata, melainkan ia menghadiakan Hou Yi botol kecil yang berisi cairan keabadian.
Kaisar memperingatkan Hou Yi agar berhati-hati untuk tidak meminum keseluruhan isi botol, melainkan dibagi bersama istrinya Chang Er.

Hou Yi berlari segera ke rumah untuk membagi hadiahnya bersama Chang Er . Chang Er begitu gembira, dan langsung meminum keseluruhan isi cairan keabadian.
Setelah menelan cairan tersebut, kepalanya berputar dengan cepat dan iapun terjatuh. Tiba-tiba badannya menjadi sangat ringan dan ia mulai melayang ke langit!
Iapun menjadi sangat frustasi dan berpegangan terhadap apa saja yang ia dapat raih, kursi, tumbuhan, bahkan suaminya yang dapat mencegahnya melayang.

Terakhir ia memegang kandang kelinci yang berisi kelinci putihnya. Hou Yi berteriak dengan putus asa melihat istrinya yang cantik Chang Er melayang ke bulan. Chang Er terjebak di bulan untuk hidup selamanya tanpa suaminya, ia hanya ditemani kelinci putihnya. Hanya satu keajaiban muncul yaitu jembatan bulan muncul malam hari, setahun sekali, saat bulan kedelapan lunar kalender, yaitu sekita bulan September dan Oktober. Jembatan itu menghubungkan Bulan dan Bumi.
Selama malam itu Chang Er dan Hou Yi kembali bersama untuk waktu yang singkat akan kebahagiaan.

Versi Perjuangan Prajurit Cina
========================
Dahulu kala Cina mengalami nasib yang buruk karena dijajah oleh negara tetangga mereka. Mongolia dan diperintah oleh raja yang penuh dengan hura-hura. Rakyat hidup menderita dan perekonomian negara mengalami penurunan. Saat keadaan perekonomian mengalami kekacauan para aktivis mulai menyerukan revolusi. Perencanaan revolusi berjalan dengan penuh kesulitan karena pengawasan yang ketat dari pemerintah Mongolia.

Pesan pemberontakan sulit untuk disebarkan. Akhirnya seorang aktivis bernama Chu Yuen-chang, dan deputi seniornya. Liu Po-wen memperkenalkan sejenis metode yang disebut "kue bulan". Di dalam kue bulan tersebut akan diselipkan rencana pemberontakan terhadap orang Mongol. "Kue Bulan" tersebut disebarkan dan harus dimakan saat festival terang bulan (Chung Chiu Festival) dengan menyebarkan mitos bahwa siapapun yang memakan "Kue Bulan" saat festival terang bulan dapat menjaga orang yang memakannya dari penyakit dan segera terbebas dari krisis.

Liu berpakaian sebagai pendeta Tao membawa dan membagikan kue bulan ke penduduk-penduduk kota.
Saat Chung Ciu festival tiba, rakyat membuka kue bulan dan mereka menemukan secarik kertas dalam kue. "habisi orang-orang tartar tanggal 15 pada bulan ke delapan". Sebagai hasilnya semua rakyat bangkit berevolusi melawan pemerintahan Mongolia dan mereka berhasil!!!!!!!.
Sejak saat itu kue bulan menjadi salah satu makanan tradisional saat terang bulan.

sumber : Sinar Padumuttara
from : dhini putrianti

Thoughts of Red Army(3) - by Ias

2010-09-16T00:19:00.001+07:00

Hello United Indonesia!
Thoughts of Our Red Army is BACK!
My 3rd interview with Daniel Burdett and Kim Burdett (they are husband and wife )
they follow United since years...HOME, AWAY and EUROPE.

Enjoy!

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G (gravedigga ): How's it goin guys? Still gutted after we blew away another 2 points at Goodison?

D (Daniel): I couldn't believe that we did that again. Fulham away was so hard to take, losing that late goal to them, after Nani's penalty miss. Losing those 2 goals to Everton felt even worse - we didn't learn our lesson from Fulham.

K (Kim): I still haven't got over it yet! I was so mad at the final whistle that I couldn't even speak for a while. It was just so unlike United to let their concentration slip that badly. We're used to being the ones who score late goals, not conceding them!

G: i'm surprised to know you both, a husband and wife who support United home, away and europe. How long have u both been a United fan?

D: I've been a United fan since I was about 7 years old. We used to collect Football stickers at school and I remember watching things like Match of the Day and Live matches on TV with my Gran. Manchester United was always my favourite team, even though at the time liverpool were winning League Titles and Cups.

K: I've been a United fan since I was 8 years old, just before the team started to become successful. My grandfather worked on the railways in the 1950s and told me about the time that he met the Busby Babes, travelling to an away game on the train. He made them sound magical.

G: Both of you went to Goodison last week, believe it or not i can hear your lot singing for 90 minutes. Really proud of you and our away fans. Since when you guys go travelling to away matches? Can you remember your first away match and maybe the result?

D: My first away match was quite soon after my 1st home match. It was Man City away in October 1986. It was just before Ron Atkinson was sacked. We drew 1-1 - Frank Stapleton scored for United and Mick McCarthy for City. United were really struggling at the time, but I remember that day how loud our away fans were. Very loyal fans.

K: I was going to home games for years before I ever went to any away ones. So my first away game was at Selhurst Park vs Wimbledon in April 1999 although it seemed like a home game with the amount of United fans there. It finished 1-1 if my memory serves me correct, but I can't remember who scored!

G: According to your experiences, which stadium has the greatest atmosphere around Europe? And the MOST dangerous one and most abusing home fans? Have u guys seen any supporters brawl?

D: Apart from Old Trafford, I'd say Borussia Dortmund - the fans are so close to the pitch, they have safe standing and the fans are really passionate with their support. Most dangerous - for me Leeds and Liverpool (domestic) and Roma and Juventus (Europe). We've seen loads of supporters brawling over the years. That's why we never wear any United colours at away matches - domestic or Europe outside the stadiums.

K: I could be biased and say Old Trafford has the best atmosphere, when it wants to. We get a lot of abuse saying that our support at home is rubbish, but I have never known an atmosphere like the game against Barcelona, in the Champions League Final 2nd leg in 2008. Even thinking about it now gives me goosebumps. I have never known a crowd filled with such anticipation, passion, desire and nerves as at that game. On that form, there are few places that can match Old Trafford. As for most dangerous, domestically it's probably Leeds United or Liverpool (that I've encountered). Abroad, Roma takes some beating. Inside the ground, I don't know who was worse- the fans or riot police. We saw people being pelted with coins, flares, seats, bottles... As for the riot police, they were randomly battering anyone with batons that they could get their hands on. Men, women, old, young, fit, disabled- you name it. Flying back from Rome, there were people bruised, bleeding, bandaged....it looked as if they'd been to war.

G: Can u explain how to get the away matches ticket?

D/K: The actual process is simple- you can either ring up and apply using an automated system, or apply online as long as you're a season ticket holder. Whether or not you get tickets, is another matter! There is usually a ballot that takes places to determine who gets tickets. We've applied for every domestic away game for over 20 years, so I think the club understand the loyalty that we've shown.

G: As a United fan, can i get a seat at their home end? (u can call me a Tony O'Neill fan). i heard many of Celtics sat at our home end few years ago.

D/K: To apply for tickets in a home end, you need to be a member of that club, but occasionaly some clubs may put tickets on general sale to the public - it depends on each club really. Celtic fans will have probably joined United's Membership scheme when the draw was made and applied for tickets and been successful. Or they could have bought tickets off ticket touts outside the ground or been given tickets by friends who have tickets at Old Trafford. In the corporate hospitality seats at Old Trafford - a lot were sold to Celtic fans.

G: Tell me the most memorable moment while you go to an away match? Nou Camp 99? Luzhniki 08? Or Rome 09? Will be very happy if you can add short story about the trip.

D: Moscow 2008 was the ultimate trip for me and it was even better than the Nou Camp - a lot of our friends say that - it was the best experience ever watching United - I've never had another day like that in my life. I've been very fortunate to have had many great times watching United with Moscow at the top of those experiences.

K: Moscow 2008 is by far the most unforgettable day watching United, and possibly of my entire life. The setting was terrific, the atmosphere around Red Square was great and the game, well, it just had everything. I have never been through such an intense and draining experience in my whole life, as I did during that game. When the penalty shoot out was finally one at goodness what time in the morning, I stood on my seat, let out a huge scream towards the heavens and then cried my eyes out for a few minutes. It was totally overwhelming.

G: Green and Gold. Is it just me or did you guys not see many green and gold scarves at Goodison last week? And your thought about our protest?

D:There wasn't much Green and Gold on show at Everton away. There has been a loss of momentum for this since the end of last season. I do think it was a worthwhile campaign last season as it created a greater awareness to the football world in general about the fans' unhappiness with the massive debts that the Glazers have put on the club. The Debt problem and the massive interest payments to club have to make on this will not go away and so I expect to see the protests strengthen again, probably next Spring/Summer.

K: There has been a sharp and obvious decline in the amount of green and gold scarves seen at games this season. That's obviously because of the failure of the Red Knights to mount a bid to buy the club from the Glazers. I'm still behind the idea of some kind of visual campaign, because the Glazers need to see and hear how unhappy the fans are with their ownership. It's just a shame that the Red Knights and their failure to oust the Glazers is so intrinsically linked to the Green and Gold campaign, which has somewhat devalued the impact of it.

G: Some people said its not easy being a professional footballers where you have hundreds million pounds with high end lifestyle. What's your thought about Wayne Rooney cheating on his wife Colleen?

D: With the Rooney situation I've never believed everything that's been written in the British newspapers and he's now taking legal action with one of the papers. So, I don't know what to say. If Rooney has done what the papers say, he's let a lot of people down - especially his wife and son, which he'll have to live with for the rest of his life.

K: It's not a great situation for anyone- not the Rooneys of course, or our club and the kind of publicity it has created. I'll leave all of the speculation about it to the papers, who are obviously revelling in it. But as for footballers in general, there does seem to be a disturbing trend of more and more footballers being caught cheating on their partners. I'm sure it happened in the past, but this almost seems like a weekly occurance now. Currently, there are dozens of court injunctions preventing newspapers printing many stories of footballers' indiscretions. This in itself is worrying, because it gives them almost free rein to do what they like and know that as long as they throw a bit of money at the situation and get an injunction, then nobody will find out. There are of course, some good guys left in football like Paul Scholes who married and settled down with his childhood sweetheart and has shunned the 'showbiz' lifestyle that footballers now have altogether. They are becoming fewer and fewer these days though unfortunately.

G: We have another scousers this weekend, the one that really desperate to lift League trophy again after decades. Your prediction? Tactics and starting XI?

D: It is virtually impossible to pick Fergie's starting line-ups anymore. My predicted line-up is Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs, Nani, Rooney, Berbatov. He'll be going out to win that match - so attacking formation I think.

K: Haha, anyone that knows me knows that I never make predictions. I have a knack for cursing the team anytime I feel positive about a game, or predict a win. On that basis, I'll go for a heavy defeat lol

G: Do you agree if i say our defence is weaker than last season? Who's the worst defence so far? ( i'll go with Jonny Evans )

D: We've missed the Vidic- Ferdinand partnership so far this season. When those 2 are match fit - we've got a very strong defence. Evra is probably the best left-back in the country. Jonny Evans is a back-up central defender, so will never really be a 1st choice ahead of Ferdinand or Vidic. our weakest point is at right back. We've not seen Rafael playing competitively yet and O'Shea, Wes Brown and Neville have all rotated in that position. The most important thing is for Ferdinand and Vidic to stay fit this season - that will be a big help.

K: Well looking at our last 2 away games, it's obvious that our defence hasn't been as sharp as usual. It was a shock to concede such a late equaliser at Fulham a few weeks ago, but the last couple of minutes at Everton was almost totally unheard of. The concentration and composure was sadly lacking, and a lot of it is obviously down to missing Rio. Although he had his moments last year, him and Vida have such a strong bond and understanding that they make you feel more confident before the match even starts. Evans hasn't had the best start to the season, although he did play a part when we went 11 games without conceding a goal in 2008/2009. I would question the situation at right back. I'm not convinced that O'Shea is the best option to be honest.

G: Last question, what's your thought about us, the far far away fans?
FYI i have numbers of lads, we named ourself as DNA ( Dark Night Army) who always go to the bar for every Champions League matches at 2 or 3AM till 4 or 5AM, and we have to go to work at 8 in the morning. STILL

D:United have such a dedicated fanbase all around the world - who watch all of our matches - home, away, Cup Finals and even friendlies. We are truly a global team and we should be very proud of that fact. Big respect to you all for getting up at 2/3am for our matches over there. Keep up the great support for our team.

K: United are very fortune to have such a large and loyal following abroad. Some of the most knowledgable United fans I know are from overseas, who immerse themselves in the whole history of the club. They understand what happened at Munich, the importance of winning the European Cup in 1968, how hard it hit the club when United were relegated in 1974, right through to the present day. You don't need to have been born in Manchester to know all about the most important events in the club's history and have an understanding and feeling for the aura and psyche of United. I know so-called United fans in this country that don't 'get' or understand the club as well as some overseas fans. As Ian Brown (lead singer of great Manchester band The Stone Roses) once famously said, "It's not where you're from, it's where you're at". As for watching matches in the middle of the night, during United's pre season tour in the States over the summer, I got up for the matches and that drove me crazy, so I don't know how you guys manage it every week! I have big admiration for you for that.

G: Thanks a lot for your kindness and times for this interview. We're proud of you 2!
RED ARMY! RED ARMY! RED ARMY!

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Buat yg belum baca edisi sebelumnya:

Thoughts of Our Red Army 1st edition with Rob Blanchette:
http://www.unitedindonesia.org/forum...ead.php?t=2422

Thoughts of Our Red Army 2nd edition with Sarah Parker:
http://www.unitedindonesia.org/forum...ead.php?t=2492

Thoughts of Red Army(2) - by Ias

2010-09-16T00:17:00.002+07:00

Hello!
We're BACK!

My 2nd interview this time with another writer from.... www.thefaithfulmufc.wordpress.com

Kali ini gue interviu seorang cewe bernama Sarah Parker.
Lahir di London, tapi jgn khawatir dia support United luar dalam.
Pekerjaannya adalah Football Coach dng Sertifikat Level 1, Level 2 dan Level 3 ( UEFA B ) di salah satu Academy/ Youth Coaching Project di London.

Lets start it!
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gravedigga (G) : Hello Sarah...how is it goin'? hows life?

Good thanks. Sick of the English Summer weather (more rain than sun as usual) but I guess we should be used to it by now!

G: Since when u love football? do u come from a family with football background?

I don't think there was ever a time when I realised that something... a moment... had made me love football. It was definitely a progression of time. There is also no family football background in football. My brother is a big Manchester United fan too but there are a few family members into football but not like us two. I was lucky enough to go to a school where Sports was a big thing, although at school I was rubbish at football it was later on that I got better. At school it was all about Volleyball! Good times

G: Hats off about the fact that you have Coaching Certificates...Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 UEFA B certificates.
One more step...and u'll get your UEFA A that means you would be able to manage a football club at Champions League level!
Are you planning to get that UEFA A? if yes, when? if its a no, then why?

I would love to do my UEFA A licence and it's definitely on my future goals list but it takes a lot of hours and work to get it and right now I'm just not sure where I would fit it in. But I will definitely do it!

G: Your job is to organise academy and youth coaching projects (in inner and outer London ), can u explain more about your daily activities? how many players in your academy/ youth?

My day to day activities are never the same. I can be doing anything from coaching, scouting, holding seminars and going into schools to try to encourage more young people into the game. Sadly though a lot of my day can involve paperwork which is annoying. At the moment this week at just one club we have just under 200 kids. It's pretty mad but it's a lot of fun!

G: Okay lets back to business! a routine question how long have you become a United fan? Do you remember your first match? and the first player u like?

Since the early 90's, I can't remember the first match I saw but I fell in love with Andrei Kanchelskis and that was it. United for life.

G: Londoners usually support Spurs or Arsenal, how many United friends ( Londoners ) do you have?

That's quite a common thought but it's pretty mixed to be honest. My boyfriend is a season ticket holder for Spurs so the banter can be pretty loud at times. Quite a few of my local friends are United fans too, I've got a pretty good mix of friends supporting different clubs, it makes match days more exciting!

G: Ya i know your boyfriend is a Spurs boy .
As a football coach ( from tactical point of view ), if you were Sir Alex, which player do you want to sign at the recent? ( you can't pick Ronaldo ) and why?

I'm not sure that even if I was allowed I would want to sign Ronaldo. As great as his time was at United I think maybe one day he might return but now it's not right. I kind of agree with Sir Alex on there not being a great deal of value in the transfer market at the moment, one area that concerns me for the future is what happens when Van Der Sar retires. You may think this is a bit of a fairytale signing but I'd like Kasper Schmeichel in goal *prepares to run and hide away*. Also although I hope we won't need him, I'd like Sir Alex to re-sign OG for the rest of this season :-)

G: Hahaha you dont need to run. Kasper is a good player tho. And your OG idea is great...he's the best at his position. LOL. If you have to choose 1 player from our First Team to be improved by yourself...who'll be the one? and what kind of drill you'll give to him? ( you can pick 2 if u want )

This is such a good question!

There's one player that I'm worried about but not sure a coaching drill is what is needed. Where's that smiley and happy Patrice Evra gone? Obviously all the troubles during the World Cup meant he did not have the greatest Summer ever but it seems to be lingering. He's understood to be appealing his ban but you can see not just in games that he's not happy, the squad photo shoot video you can see there's a lot on his mind. You can't blame him. He needs to re-focus. He just needs an arm round the shoulder...

Also I'd like to reinforce with Berbatov that he doesn't need to hold up the ball when we are counter-attacking. Pass that ball. QUICK. :-)

Nothing too serious I feel.

G: I like Berbatov, he's genius. but yes, i agree he needs to be QUICK!
Craven Cottage, 2-2. Have your thought here please. *still gutted*

I was disappointed with the result but now in time I can see that we weren't at our best and at the moment Chelsea are bagging the goals, but look at who they are playing! Chelsea decline through and after Christmas and this is when we push on. Now is not the time to worry!

G: We have Hammers at home this weekend. i'd go 4-4-2 , VDS -- O'Shea, Vida, Evans, Evra -- Valencia, Fletch, Scholes/Park, Giggs -- Berba, Rooney.
What about yours? any tactical tips?

VDS, Rafael, Vida, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Fletch, Scholes, Nani, Rooney, Chicharito.

Full on attack. Also I think we are all dying to see Rooney and Chicharito play together. Saturday's game would be a great place to start to see just how good they will be :-)

G: Which one do prefer us to win, our 4th Champions League or 19th Premier? why?

Oh that's a tough one. Really tough. Why can I only have one?.... Ummm...it has to be....19th League title. Sir Alex, the team and the fans deserve it. Not that they don't deserve another Champions League win but 19th title would silence Anfield. :-)

G: HAHAHA i love that word "silence Anfield". As a local coach you are very happy with that homegrown-rule i bet. Do you think this will make a better Premier League?

The homegrown rule I think is a good thing, I'm not sure it will have the desired good effect for the England team but time will tell. I think it sends a good message to the young players that there is still a chance for them to play.

G: Thanks a lot for this interview. Goodluck for your dream to get more girls into the game. We'll Never Die!

Thanks. If any of your Ladies readers are interested there is a great women's Manchester United forum here http://scarletwomen.activeboard.com/...32483&p=1&a=45 I'm a member and it would be great to see some other fans from other countries on there

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Mudah2an bisa memberi banyak pandangan, tambahan pengetahuan.
Ekslusif gue semangat kerjain buat member forum United Indonesia.
Buat yg cewe silahkan berkunjung ke scarletwomen...

Tunggu interviu berikutnya....2 minggu lagi!

WE'LL NEVER DIE!

Thoughts of Red Army(1) - by Ias

2010-09-16T00:11:00.003+07:00

And here's the interview between Ias and Rob Blanchette

Dedicated to all United Indonesia members....

Berisi interview antara gue dng sesama United fan.
Pertama kali gue interview salah satu dr penulis blog ttg United yg berasal dr UK.
Interview berikutnya sedang gua pikirkan siapa orangnya...pastinya giliran pengurus atau member United Indonesia.

For the very first time let me introduce Rob Blanchette from the www.viewfromtier3.blogspot.com and www.thefaithfulmufc.wordpress.com

Rob has wrote many football articles in his blogs.

gravedigga: Hi Rob! How u doin? how does it feel to wait the season to start?

RB: As ever its a very very exciting time. This pre season we have already seen a glimpse of what Chicharito could be. We've had a sniff that Berbatov may be about to deliver, and there's been some very competent displays from Cleverley, Smalling, Gibson and the other youngsters. Just cant wait for it to all get under way now!

gravedigga: What's your thought about renewing the season ticket? i know u did renew it but u decided not to buy our new kit.

Its a complexed situation, but with a simple longtime philosophy. My personal belief is that we need to stop 'feeding' the Glazers via all the merchandise sales and other things we buy because of the Man Utd brand. However the one thing i think everyone should still buy is the season ticket..for two reasons: Firstly and most importantly, I think if the core fanbase boycotts the games and gives up thoses tickets..then we lose our voice..and ultimately our opportunity to protest. I understand that if every supporter in the world boycotted games then the Glazers would soon pack up and leave...however, this is not a realistic goal. So it is my opinion that we keep the tickets..support the team as we intend to do forever, and boycott absolutely every other line and product that the Glazers endorse. So yes that includes the kit...and match day programmes, and food/drink at Old Trafford, and anything sold by the megastore or online, and also no subscribing to MUTV. The long term survival of the Glazers ownership is a numbers game. It will take years of reduced profits for them to go, as the assets of the club are worth more to them than the discontent of the fanbase, and the knock on effect of that. However, we shall continue to protest..for the honour of the club. We support Manchester United and no owner can ever effect that...However, we can make life for them uncomfortable even if it doesn't make them sell immediately. I truly believe in one small step at a time and not some mythical Red Knights solution. It may take us ten years to make the Glazers think selling is the best option, and if that is how it happens, then i will be proud that I stayed consistent and contributed to that.

gravedigga: What do you think about our first match to be rescheduled after we all waiting for months?

Its become par for the course now. All our games are televised and that means we get all these silly time slots. Id rather not travel to Old Trafford late on a Monday, but you do what you've got to do...

gravedigga: Chicharito, Berbatov, Kiko, Owen...which one do you choose to play with Roo up front? ( You can choose Berbatov, its okay.. )

At the moment, i would like it to be Chicharito, due to his exciting and prolific style. However, I think half the time we will play with a solitary striker and that will be Roo. But if we can keep Owen fit, and Berba in some sort of good form, the manager will have plenty of options to play different systems

gravedigga: Berbatov. Yes or No?
We never boo and never insult our player do u agree? ( FYI, am a fan of him but i agree this is his last chance at the club. He did good or he will out )

In contrast to popular opinion, I do not dislike or hate Berbatov. I was joyous when he signed for us as i had been calling for it publicly for a year. But since, he has greatly disappointed me and everyone at Old Trafford. We have never booed Berba at Old Trafford, and are not about to...but if a player deserves criticism then i see no problem in this. It takes ALOT for the United Faithful to lose patience with one of our own, and Berbatovs constantly average performances in the last two years have amounted to a great deal of pent up frustration. But i still want him to succeed greatly. I would be so pleased. We all want to love the guy, buts he has got to prove himself..week in and week out, and not with random flashes of skill once a month.

gravedigga: Since when you became a United fan and how long you become a season ticket holder? Your first match at Old Trafford was? The first player you like?

I started supporting United in 1985 when i was 9, tho id casually supported them previous to this as my Mother is a Red. The first game i attended was a Full Members cup game at Old Trafford where United beat Everton 1-0 with a late goal by Gordon Strachan..I remember it like it was yesterday. I have regularly attended games since the late 1980s mainly in the Stretford End, but getting a season ticket back then was impossible. As a teenager i would que at the turnstile for hours before a kick off and somehow get in the stadium for most games. I finally managed to get a season ticket in 2006 when the Quadrants at Old Trafford were built and I was lucky enough to get a ticket as i had been a club member for 16 years. I sit in the North Stand Tier 3 adjacent to the Stretford End opposite the tunnel. I LOVE the view from my seat and after sitting/standing in virtually ever corner of the ground it is undoubtedly my favourite view

The first player I loved was Bryan Robson. He was my hero and is still my favourite player of all time. Without him in the 80s United would never have finished above mid table...he carried us for so long in the pre-Ferguson years. A true hero who would die for the shirt. I cried the day he lifted that first Premiership trophy victory with Steve Bruce, as i felt it justified all the blood and sweat he gave to United in the years when we had no chance of overhauling Liverpool. The best English midfielder of his generation.

gravedigga: There are many United blogs nowadays. Your favorite blog and blogger? ( To be honest your blog "View From Tier 3" is one of my fave )

Thanks for the compliment. I actually do not regularly read any specific football blogs...id rather view Newsnow and Twitter daily and pick and choose articles that interest me. My two favourite writers are Sarah and Katie who I write with for The Faithful, and I also enjoy RoM, UnitedRants and RedRants, among others. Personally I love to write, and football is my favourite thing in the world, so it was only a matter of time before the two came together. It is surprising that with the worldwide size of the United fanbase, that there is a lack of quality blogs. There are a few who really do deliver, but many more who just rehash match results and transfer gossip. As a fan and avid reader im not really interested in any of that. Id rather read a writers personal opinion on a subject or plaayer, rather than some popularized piece written in an attempt to get more hits for their sites.

gravedigga: Newcastle United looked very easy for us 2 seasons ago. We bagged MANY goals home and away ( we did total 11 goals, didn't we? ). Your starting XI againts them and score prediction?

Id start this match 4-4-1-1. The team: VDS; Rafa, Evans, Vida, Fabio; Valencia, Fletcher, Scholes, Nani; Rooney; Chicharito. A very attacking line up. Sort of game we should really try and win in the first half alone ..sorry i dont do score predictions for United due to superstition, but im hoping for a few goals and a clean sheet.

gravedigga: Pick one of the player at the recent and why?

Tom Cleverley. He is a brilliant midfield prospect and I can see why the manager has kept him rather than loaning him out this year. I hope he gets an opportunity early this season. Its a big season for the DaSilva twins, Gibson, Macheda and Chicharito...all young talent who could save United a lot of money on transfers in the future...

gravedigga: I believe we'll lift our 19th this year, how about u? Your Top-4 and bottom 3 to relegate prediction are?

I think we have as good of chance of winning it as last season, and last year we lost it because of a poor performance at home to Chelsea. Its another of my superstitions to NEVER tip United to win anything...so I think we will come 2nd to Chelsea. With City third and Arsenal fourth. Going down I reckon Wigan and West Brom, and probably Blackpool despite their great win yesterday

gravedigga: What's your thought about Manchester City?

I think it is healthy that other teams outside the Big Four have money, but City are just glutinous. I dont know what their best team is and i doubt that their fans or the manager even do! But theres no doubt in my mind that eventually City will win a big trophy in the not so distant future...but its up to us to try and stop that.

gravedigga: Your fave chant at their away end?

What is my favourite United chant??? Oh I have so many! Last season the Big Bad Wesley Brown Chant was my favourite...and i think this year it will be 'Ancelotti are ya listening?'..which is a play on the Mourinho song we used to sing when Chelsea were last reigning champions. Really for a club like ours we should have our own equivalent of 'Youll Never Walk Alone'...in-spite of how that song makes my skin crawl! But unfortunately we don't. I guess my long term favourite is 'Footballs taught by Matt Busby' which dates back to the 1960s and has been sung by generations of United fans. United Road is always good as well. Im looking forward to a Chicharito one..sure someone will have invented it by now!

gravedigga: Last question. Have your thought about us...about the far far away fans.

I have always been very accepting of the United fanbase abroad. The club is so massive now, a hundred times more so that when i used to que at the gate to see games as a kid. I think everyone has the right to support who they want, as long as they stick with their club through thick and thin...As an example, I also like basketball, and have supported the Boston Celtics since i went to Boston in 1991. Anyhow up until 3 years ago the team was just hopeless for so many seasons..and alot of UK NBA fans supported The Chicago Bulls only because of Michael Jordan or The Lakers cos they are glamorous! But I stuck with them because they are my NBA team and the last 3 years have been great! Next year will be my 20th year a Celtics fan.

I hope all the global United fans stick with the club if things go wrong for us.. as they can do in football. Once upon a time i truly believed that i would never see United win more than the odd FA Cup once every few years, and the League title was just an unreachable dream...we were so far behind Liverpool, Everton and Arsenal in the 80s..I still think that those days may yet return because that is what happens in football...Liverpool's last twenty years of history point to that...anything is possible.

gravedigga: thanks a lot for your time Rob. Really appreciate it!

Thoughts of Red Army - by Ias

2010-09-15T23:16:00.005+07:00

And yes, my friend Andreas or we usually call him Ias had been doing interesting interview and he dedicated the interviews to all United fans arround the country. And one more thing that i'm proud of him is he did it for our lovely home called United Indonesia, not for himself. He didn't want to take all the credit by himself.

Ias, if you read this...United Indonesia are proud to have you with us sir!
We're looking forward for the next interview.

And you can follow his twitter @mr_ias for enjoying his United tweets :)

United! United! United!

Feels like "chocolate high" after the conversation...

2010-09-14T01:16:00.005+07:00

Chocolate High - India Arie(ft Musiq Soulchild)

Yeah yeah yeah yeahhhh
Ooooh, Ooooh
If we make each other happy, then we just can't lose

I don't mean to be decadent
I might sound like a hedonist
But the simplest way I can put it
You become a habit
The more I consume, the more I gotta have it

Ain't no such thing as too much
If you gave me everything it'd never be enough yeah
My black coffee with sugar no cream in the morning
You're my super double caffeine dream yeah

Your precious darkness got me so strung out
Aand lovin' the way that you got me so wide open, my babydoll
Jonesin' and fienin' under my skin
My nerves are screamin' when you're not here
See baby I need ya sugar, you're so delicious

CHORUS
There is somethin' about your love
That makes me just want to open up
Your flavor is the sweetest thing in life
I'm addicted to your chocolate high
Cause I want you, and I know that you want me
So let's stay close like we supposed to be
And just get high off our own supply
I'm addicted to your chocolate high

I be trippin' in so many ways if I
Go a single day without a taste of your love
The finest cuisine of today's world
Five stars, oh you're so gourmet girl

I crave you, I want you
Every cell in my body needs you
Tasty like Hershey's and Nestle
You're rich like Godiva boy you just so sexy

(Repeat Chorus)

Your flavor is the sweetest thing in life
And I don't ever want to come down
I'm addicted to your chocolate high
Oh yeahhhhhh

(Repeat Chorus Thrice)

My soundtrack tonight after the conversation :)

Dan biarkan piano ini tetap berdenting...

2010-09-08T21:38:00.005+07:00

Dan (mungkin) denting piano ini untukmu...
untuk rasa mengejutkan yang singgah di hati
untuk kalimat indah yang terbaca jiwa
untuk senyum yang terukir di bibir

kan kubiarkan rasa ini
mengalir dalam dada
meresap dalam sanubariku

kan kunikmati saja
kemana nada akan mengalun dalam hatiku
membuat notasi indah di jiwa
yang akan tersimpan selamanya

...

Waktu tersisa...

2010-09-02T23:56:00.006+07:00

Sedikit saat...
Sedikit waktu...

Itu saja yang kita miliki.

Entah apa lagi...semuanya pun belum jelas, tapi seperti biasa selalu saja kita temukan cara.

Tanya, bertanya apa lagi?
aku takkan bertanya, hanya membiarkan saja semuanya dan menikmatinya tanpa tahu sampai kapan seperti menggenggam pasir yang akan perlahan jatuh dan menghilang dari genggaman.

"Biarkan saja dan nikmati saja" ujar hatiku kepada jiwaku yang selalu bertanya tentang rindunya.

Akan kulakukan itu...

Tottenham's new signing : Van der Vaart!

2010-09-01T23:35:00.004+07:00

2 hours before the transfer window dateline, Spurs came with a surprise 8m pounds for Van Der Vaart. Good player i wish i can see him in United jersey a few years back then. Too bad his knee injury kept him struggling. It's time for him to shine again with Spurs and yeah, this season BPL is more and more interesting.

Now, Rafael's gonna have a new start in BPL. Not to forget his beautiful wife Sylvie will be a new celebrity in WAGs with Damian their son.

Well, have fun and stay safe Rafael! welcome the "new beckhams" :)

Guess a smile tonite wouldnt be a sin for me :p

2010-09-01T22:40:00.005+07:00

With love between lovers, i don't have a close connection to it nor the experience. Happen i fell once and never my heart felt like that before. By that time, i know love can be beautiful but on the other side, it'll torture you (if its not killin' you).

I always wanted to feel the romance, the excitement of wanting someone, treasure the moment of joy together and share the feelings. But once again, i happen to failed.So i kept that dream in the corner of my heart, hoping maybe one day i will meet him.

Like Whitney said "A moment in the soul can lasts forever" although not exactly like that but a simple lil words from someone can make u smile (specially when you know the fact that he care for you although not spending much time together).

No, i'm not desperate to find my special one soon, i let God and time to choose it for me, they know the best i think.

I dont know yet but we'll see where God and time lead me.
All i know that tonight there's someone who care for me and his words makes me smile all through the night.

I guess a smile tonite wouldn't be a sin for me :)

Ah ya, i'm happy too *wink

Mengejar ketertinggalan...

2010-08-27T18:05:00.003+07:00

It's been a long time :)akhirnya nulis lagi :)

ManUnited berhasil menjadi juara Community Shield 2010-2011

BPL sudah dimulai juga ... finally footbal is coming to us!
vs newcastle win 3-0
vs fulham 2-2 as usual they keep troubling us!*sigh

Finally!!!

2010-08-10T20:36:00.004+07:00

Wiuhhh just realize i haven't write for more than 1 month? whew...it's been a long time.

Miss writting, playing music and all itsy bitsy tiny li'l thing in my life.

Just want to write this :)

The drama and times when boys can cry

2010-07-04T14:46:00.008+07:00

And this is what i love about World Cup (despite England lost)...the drama, the unexpected things happen and for me. World cup shows that men also can break down and cry.

Uruguay - Ghana in my opinion is the dramatic game of all in this World Cup so far. How can it not be? Ghana got their chance at the critical last minute of the overtime after Suarez "sacrifice handsball", but Gyan's missed the penalty. And the game continue on penalty shootout and as we all know, Uruguay won it.

Gyan later scored in the shootout but after the lost he looked shocked and his teammate and Ghana Officials are tryin to calm him down but still the tears goes by. And as for Suarez...although he's gonna miss the semi's but i think he didn't mind. didn't he? :) what a game and what a drama! Uruguay deserves the place i think. But for Ghana, look at their young squad! don't cry, come back strong Ghana!

Last nite on the Paraguay-Spain match, there's another one. 2 quick penalties were given. One is for Paraguay but the great Casillas shows why he's Spain number one when he blocked Oscar Cardozo's. And soon after that Spain got their penalty also. Alonso took it and scored but the reffs called it off because one of Spain player (Villa i thought) entered the penalty box before Alonso took it. Alonso took it again and it saved! whoaaa...still goaless until Villa scored finally to make him number one at the topscorer list of 2010 World Cup.

After the final whistle, Cardozo's cried and i felt his hurt. Everyone is tryin to support him even Pique and several of Spain player. But it can't hide the tears to fell down. The journey for Paraguay may ended but they can be proud of theirselves for the step they had taken so far. Salute for Paraguay!

Another cry of happinnes
Another cry of sadness
Another drama

And that's World Cup!

England is Red?...and congrats to Matt

2010-06-24T20:02:00.003+07:00

It begun with me annoyed with how England play their game at the World Cup. They should've been in the top position of the group. In the end, they have to fight till the last match to secure the runner up position.

In the last game, they wore red (their second jersey) and guess what? they wonnn hahaha...so, me and my friends talking "maybe England should wear red like ManUnited" hehehe...

Oyah, our friend Matthew is very nervous before the game and having the time of his life when Defoe scored and after the final whistle he can't stop smiling hahaha...congrats Matt, we're happy for you mate :)

What a nite for England fans...
England will meet Germany...another classic!

i hope England will win :) *sorryyy Amiii :) *

What a world cup it is...

2010-06-21T16:40:00.007+07:00

From the start, the issue of South Africa cancellation as host, stars can't make it through because of injured (Beckham, Rio, etc). Thought that this World Cup not as lavish as the previous, but the exciment of the game washed the worries.

Along the games, there's more story and words behind the team like how England performance doesn't show their true quality or how France suffering for their lowest on this world cup. Their lost against Mexico make them could possible be the big names that have to home early. To make it more worst for France, after that Anelka have a fight with Domenech and called Domenech's mom whore...looks like that guy is depressed, frustated and can't think clearly. A dismissal has been up and Anelka has to face it. What a story for france huh?

And last nite i watch Brazil vs Ivory Coast. I consider it is a interesting match but it turns out Ivory Coast really really dissapointing. Their players play so rude and seems like they intended to break Brazil players leg...whoufff, nasty game it is and it's a shame on Ivory Coast because people have a lot of expectations for them (not me from the beginning)and they act very good so they successfully get rid of Kaka with the second yellow. From what i see, Kaka has been a victim and he didn't deserve the second yellow. But reffs decision is final and we have to appreciate (although i'm sure the game is under investigation).

well, tonite there's gonna be big names that will fight to qualified. Yes, Spain it is. I'm sure they will bounce back.

So far, i enjoyed Mexico play and Brazil and also proud for the asian side. North Korea has shown their unbelievable spirit...they deserve points. Last but not least, i hope (as an England fans) England Lions will roar. I also enjoy Shakira song Waka-waka sooo much. In fact, i'm playing her song while i write this.

Despite of those dissapointment and some things not as expected, i enjoy the World Cup.

Like Shakira said :
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa!

Manchester United BPL Fixtures 2010/2011

2010-06-18T12:09:00.002+07:00

Finally...here's the fixtures. And definietly we had a big rock in our 19th title road. Hopefully everything is ok...can't wait to see United grab their 19th BPL title.

August
14 Newcastle (H)
21 Fulham (A)
28 West Ham (H)

September
11 Everton (A)
18 Liverpool (H)
25 Bolton (A)

October
2 Sunderland (A)
16 West Brom (H)
23 Stoke (A)
30 Tottenham (H)

November
6 Wolverhampton (H)
10 Man City (A)
13 Aston Villa (A)
20 Wigan (H)
27 Blackburn (H)

December
4 Blackpool (A)
11 Arsenal (H)
18 Chelsea (A)
26 Sunderland (H)
28 Birmingham (A)

January
1 West Brom (A)
4 Stoke (H)
15 Tottenham (A)
22 Birmingham (H)

February
1 Aston Villa (H)
5 Wolverhampton (A)
12 Man City (H)
26 Wigan (A)

March
5 Liverpool (A)
19 Bolton (H)

April
2 West Ham (A)
9 Fulham (H)
16 Newcastle (A)
23 Everton (H)
30 Arsenal (A)

May
7 Chelsea (H)
14 Blackburn (A)
22 Blackpool (H)

Sepi

2010-05-31T18:08:00.002+07:00

Kadang sepi tak selalu membosankan
Kadang sepi tak selalu menyebalkan

Tapi kali ini

Sepi membunuhku...

Catching Bad Guy...We are the heroes :P

2010-05-31T17:10:00.004+07:00

Memang, momen bersama keluarga United Indonesia ga pernah membosankan!

Sabtu 29 mei, tepatnya sih sudah hari Minggu 30 mei 2010 di CircleK seberang Arion, rawamangun. Kami (B'Pat, Robski, Emon n Me) lagi nongkrong sambil membeli minuman dan kebetulan Robski dan Emon menyadari terlebih dahulu ada sesuatu yg salah di dinihari itu.

Cashier CircleK sedang ngobrol akrab dgn temannya, dan saat bertugas, temannya ini mengambil minuman lalu ke toilet dan keluar dengan tangan kosong (alias mengambil minuman tanpa ijin). Temannya yg kasir tidak sadar. Mereka merokok dan ngobrol.

Kita langsung membahas betapa menyebalkan temannya si kasir ini (dengan dandanan yg sangat alay dan full hair do) dan mukanya santai bgt tanpa rasa bersalah.Tak lama kemudian si alay ini pun masuk lagi meninggalkan temannya yg kasir merokok. Dia lgs menuju ke kasir tanpa disadari temannya yg asik merokok. Gerak gerik tubuhnya sangat mencurigakan dan benar saja kita melihat dia setelah dari kasir mengendap-endap keluar dan tepat pada saat temannya masuk. Anehnya temannya juga tidak menyadari.

Di luar, dia menghitung uang dan pamit pulang. Bang Pat yang gemas lgs masuk dan menceritakan semua yang kita lihat, dan terkejutlah sang kasir yang panik dan membangunkan temannya yang lain dari tidur. Benar, setelah dicek ternyata minuman UC1000 yg diambil dan botolnya masih ada di tong sampah toilet.

Mesin kasir pun langsung dicek, tapi tidak ketahuan berapa yg hilang karena sistem online dan harus menunggu jam 7 pagi saat pergantian shift. Akhirnya kita menyarankan dia menelpon temannya itu tuk kembali. Nah, tapi bahasa yg digunakan sangat-sangat naif dan awalnya temannya itu tidak mau kembali.

Dengan sebal kita pun membahas di mobil. Kita melihat mereka masih mencoba telpon. Ehhh ternyata temannya itu kembali lagi (belakangan kita tahu namanya Yulianto). Dia mantan pegawai dan jelas berarti dia tahu password mesin kasir. Dia tidak mengaku dan kembali Bang Pat langsung menghampiri dan akhirnya dia mengaku (dan mendapatkan tonjolan sayang dari bang Pat ahaha). Mengenai uang, dia akhirnya juga mengaku mengambil 500rb. Dompet, KTP dan kunci motor pun langsung kita tahan dan di dalam dompet ada 200rb (nahhh looohh padahal dia ngaku ga ada uang).

Akhirnya setelah dia kembali lagi dengan 500rb, 200rb yg di dalam dompet pun kita serahkan ke kasir buat berjaga-jaga kalau kurang. Pelajaran buat Yulianto, instead of getting money...he lost it!

Malam yang tadinya agak-agak ngantuk, mendadak berubah menjadi malam yang seru hahaha...

Yulianto pun meminta-minta maaf ke kita semua dan pengunjung lain dan pulang dgn motor dan dompet kosong...poor guy! dan kata-kata terakhirnya saat digoda bang Pat "Yulianto, kenapa grogi ngeluarin motornya?" adalah "pusing" huahahahahahahaha.......

What a nite for us...we catch the bad guy! ^_^

A day with Andrew "Andy" Cole

2010-05-31T16:50:00.004+07:00

Saat membahagiakan salah satu legend treble ManUnited Andy Coel mengunjungi Jakarta, Indonesia dalam rangka launching produk 3(Tri).

Kita diberitahu mendadak dan mendapatkan 50 undangan. Pada hari "H" 18 Mei 2010, kita berkumpul di FX jam 10.30 pagi dan tiba-tiba jam 11 siang, kita mendapat panggilan untuk ikut presscon whoaaaaaa...wouldn't miss it for the world :)

Ternyata pasukan UI adalah satu-satunya Fans Club yang hadir di prescon dan wow luar biasa deh dan Andy terkesima saat kita menyanyikan chant...

Setelah itu ada sesi foto bersama dan akhirnya tiba saat meet n greet, semua berjalan lancar dan luar biasa...FX Mall mendadak penuh dengan chant-chant United yang dinyanyikan oleh kita semua, bahkan sampai pihak perwakilan dari United terkejut dan kagum :)

Dan tibalah pada saat saya maju ke depan. Setelah tanda tangan, aku memberanikan diri bertanya "Andy, may i hug you?" dengan muka penuh harap dan ouchhhhh dia langsung membuka lebar-lebar tangannya dan ehmmm...saya pun terlena dalam pelukannya hahaha...what a moment deh, sampai kata-kata "Thank you for the treble" yg ingin daku ucapkan terlupa hahaha. Setelah turun panggung, baru tau ada himbauan tidak boleh memeluk HUAHAHAHAHAHAHA...opppssssss...i did it!

Dan pada saat undian dinner with Andy cole ternyata 3 dari 5 pemenang berasal dari United Indonesia! congrats to Rina, Widhi dan Obetgan! what a moment for u guys :)

Yah, what a wonderful day for us :)
Semoga ke depannya banyak yg datang lagi...

Glory ManUnited...Glory United Indonesia!

here's the pic...Courtessy of United Indonesia (pic taken by Jaka)

Suasana Press Conference

Andy Cole dan Perwakilan dari 3 Hutchinson Mr.Manjot Mann dan ManUnited Relationship Director Mr. Nick Humphreys

Berfoto di Presscon

Andy and Pandji at Meet and Greet

Ketua Umum United Indonesia Alsep memberikan kenang-kenangan dari United Indonesia kepada Andy

Tanda tangan...

Auwww...berpelukan dengan Andy...what a moment :)

United Indonesia Family

May-ccident...

2010-05-17T10:07:00.004+07:00

I think May is not the best month in 2010 so far.

Why?

- ManUnited are not champions for season 2009-2010 of BPL.
- I lost my handphone in basketball court while i'm not playing.
- The Internet in my office can't open facebook,
which means i can't take a look at my facebook and
interact with my friends and can't wish them happy birthday.
- I had a several quarrel with my mom which i regret it so much...love you mom.
- Several plans has been cancelled due to lack of income :P
- One of my friends dad passed away and i'm the last to know coz they don't know my number *haishh*
- I had dissapointed one of my best friend and she's hurt which i really didn't meant it...
- I'm having a quarrel with one of my friend coz of football.
- My mood oddly up and down...don't know. I just feel i'm kindda annoying now, hopefully
my friends still love me :P

Haishhh but among the dissapointments, there were some ups for me. I'm looking forward to meet Andy Cole this tuesday 18/05/10, working projects for UCL final this May 22nd and preparation for World Cup.

Gonna write about Cole later :)

What will you do if ?

2010-05-04T13:08:00.006+07:00

What will you do if you find an annoying friend down our way?

accidentally i found one today. Nothing happen nor quarreling. we know that we just don't get along togethere for today. No words to exchange(or maybe a li'l-->if neccessary) and of course no smile exchange and it kinda make me a bit upset to see how she act herself out, but my mind has been clear and i can't be provoked by her act.

so i decided to go on my way, whether she like it or not.

my way...what about you?

38 perfect hours !

2010-04-19T21:01:00.004+07:00

Wowww weekend ini sangat menyenangkan dan gila bagiku dan teman-temanku. Diawali dengan segala kesibukan menjelang game City vs United yang berjalan lancar, Aminnn...dan semakin asik dengan kemenangan United dan kalahnya Chelsea (Ha..ha!)

Kebetulan ketika pulang, aku diantar oleh Bang Pat, Robskii, Daniel dan Nita. Sesi wawancara dan curhat(bahkan beberapa kali mobil berhenti di pinggir jalan dan komplek) pun terjadi sampai tiba di rumahku dan sepertinya kata "DIA BODOH" menjadi password malam itu hehehe bahkan aku pun tertular bodoh. Bagaimana tidak? jelas-jelas sudah di depan rumah, tetapi tidak masuk ke rumah melainkan tetap dalam mobil bang Pat yang membawa kami ke arah cibubur dan waktu sudah menunjukkan pagi sekitar jam 2.

Akhirnya kami ngobrol dan tiba di McD cibubur dan seperti password malam itu "Bodoh" kami pun bodoh beramai-ramai. Kami berlima duduk bersebelah-sebelahan namun berkomunikasi dengan twitter hahaha...Nita curhat dan kami saling berbalas-balasan tweet hingga matahari terbit.

Aku pikir kita akan bisa tidur, ternyata tidak. Bahan bercanda dan obrolan pun tak berhenti mengalir hahaha...akhirnya kita menuju bogor dan sarapan di bogor. Mbak Dani pun menyusul. Berhubung belum mandi, Robskii pun mandi di rumahnya. Setelah itu kami mampir ke FO untuk membeli baju ganti hahaha...off we go to rumah bang Pat di cibubur dan menunggu dia mandi sambil bercanda dengan li'l Ael.

Untuk menuntaskan curhat Nita, kami pun langsung berangkat lagi ke KV. Tiba di KV jam 5an dan kami menunggu hingga Nita selesai kira-kira 18.30, sempat terlintas wowww belum tidur dan jujur sudah tidak betah memakai sepatu yg gw yakin sudah bau karena tidak diganti. Oyah, weekend semakin lengkap bahagianya dengan kalahnya Arsenal oleh Wigan hahaha...mantabbbb!

Akhirnya obrolan pun berlanjut dan akhirnya jam 11 malam tiba di rumah setelah 38 jam keluar rumah dan tidak tidur. Dan betul...begitu membuka sepatu dan kaus kaki wuiihhhhhhhh ga pernah seumur hidup mencium bau kakiku seperti itu...hahahahahaha...

Terima kasih atas kebersamaannya teman-teman...LUAR BIASAAA!!! :)

---foto di tkp mcd cibubur---

And how much i love Gazza!

2010-04-19T18:17:00.010+07:00

Mungkin bagi sebagian orang orang selebrasi Gazza dan Scholesy sabtu kemarin sangat "gay" dan aneh. Saya tidak bisa menyalahkan orang yang berpikiran seperti itu terlebih saat tahu yang mengatakan itu adalah mereka yang bukan supporter Manchester United.

Gazza memang terkenal sebagai pemain yang berhati supporter. Dia tidak segan-segan mengacuhkan teman-temannya yang "menghianati" Manchester United. Sepertinya memang Gazza terlahir sebagai United. Mental dan Loyalitasnya membuat dia kian dicintai oleh para supporter United dan mungkin dia sendiri pun tidak bisa mengukur kadar cintanya terhadap ManUnited.

Di game ketat melawan City, setelah memasuki menit ke 90 tanpa gol dan dengan bayangan-bayangan lepasnya gelar juara BPL (terlebih jika Chelsea mampu menang atas Spurs) tentu jantung semua pendukung United berdebar keras dan sangat mengharapkan kemenangan atas City untuk menjaga peluang gelar juara.

Demikian pula Gazza yang merasakan langsung ketat dan tegangnya pertandingan. Dan tak terbayangkan leganya sekaligus bahagianya seorang Gazza ketika Scholesy mencetak gol memecah kebuntuan dan membawa United menjaga peluang meraih gelar ke-19 yang tentunya sangat diidam-idamkannya.

Dan itulah Gazza, dia akan sangat radikal untuk United dan siapa sih yang tidak ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Scholes yang membuat jarak United dengan Chelsea (yang akhirnya takluk kepada Spurs) menjadi 1 poin. KRUSIAL! dan euforia yang melanda semua pendukung dan pemain United termasuk Garry tentunya meledak-ledak. Gazza terlihat seperti anak kecil yang sangat riang ketika mendapatkan permen...bahkan mungkin lebih dari itu! (Cek foto di bawah)

Melihat foto Gazza mencium Scholes, jujur membuat sangat terharu. Sebegitu besar cinta Gazza pada United dan label Legend yang melekat kepadanya pun terasa sangat sangat pantas. Mungkin suatu saat nanti jika dia pensiun, dia akan tetap dapat terlibat dalam manajemen United.

Manchester United membutuhkan orang yang mempunyai kecintaan tulus untuk semakin berkembang, tidak hanya komersil semata. Aku merasa Gazza adalah seseorang yang sangat pantas untuk masuk dalam jajaran manajemen.

Dan seperti yang dikatakan Fze123 di comment box web Manchester United News :
He did it on behalf of all Utd fans across the globe.

Yup, Gazza melakukan itu demi kecintaannya terhadap ManUnited dan sekaligus mewakili segenap pendukung United yang mengalami weekend luar biasa!

Terima kasih Scholes...

I LOVE YOU GAZZA!

Keep it that way neighbour !

2010-04-19T18:02:00.005+07:00

Sebagai pendukung Manchester United, pertandingan melawan City adalah game yang sangat penting dan ditambah dengan julukan "derby". Game kian seru mengingat betapa berkembangnya tetangga kita ini berkat kucuran dana segar dan aroma persaingan tingkat tinggi, mereka ingin 4 besar dan kita menginginkan gelar ke 19. Rivalitas di atas lapangan pun tak bisa dihindari.

Dengan hampir ditiup peluit akhir dan tak ada gol yang tercipta, semua pendukung United pun harus bersiap kembali kecewa dengan hasil akhir karena United bermain baik dan hanya kurang beruntung saja tidak mendapatkan gol. Tambahan waktu 3 menit terasa sangat singkat sebelum akhirnya Paul "ginger prince" Scholes menghentak City of Manchester Stadium dengan heading sempurna yang melesat masuk menembus jala City.

Tekanan berat pun terasa terlepaskan. Euforia kegembiraan pun pecah dan weekend itu menjadi weekend sempurna saat Chelsea dan Arsenal kalah dari Spurs dan Wigan.

Ahh..how much i love the game :)

England Struck on UCL...

2010-04-09T12:22:00.007+07:00

Since 2007, England always put their representation through semifinal and final. I remember in 2007 Milan were surrounded by england sides(although they won over those poolz 2-1). 2008, it was United who won through (another) dramatic final. With Ronnie's failure to score in penalty kick, we thought the Cup were flying to Chelsea. Until that moment when Terry slipped and VDS "magical" saves against Anelka kick and Giggs seal the final kick to make United won in Russia. 2009, United as a defending champions through to Rome. But, this time Barca won.

Now in the 2010 UCL, with ManUnited defeat against Bayern there's no England sides in the semis. With Barca-Inter, Bayern-Lyon surely the weather is changing. As a ManUnited supporter, i hope United will play in Barnebau but the reality hit me one more time and it feels hurt more than the lost against Chelsea last saturday. We won, but the aggregate kill us although i have to admit that Robben's volley was beautiful.

What's wrong with England sides? is it something related to their tight schedule? i think it can be...

For me(and my friend Ami), UCL this season has ended.