Manchester United

Ken has just come back from Europe a few days ago. Surprisingly, I received a special key chain from him. It's the Manchester United key chain. I am very happy to own it as I am a fan of Manchester United. Thank you very much, Ken!

Manchester United badge up to the most recent revision in 1998.

The Manchester United crest has been altered on a few occasions, but the basic form remains similar. The badge is derived from the crest of the city of Manchester.

The devil on the club badge stems from the club's nickname "The Red Devils", which was adopted in the early 1960s after Matt Busby heard it in reference to the red-shirted Salford rugby league side.

By the end of the 1960s, the devil had started to be included on club programmes and scarves, before it was finally incorporated into the club badge in 1970, holding its unmistakable trident. In 1998, the badge was once again redesigned, this time removing the words "Football Club".






The 2009-10 season started well for Manchester United, despite a shock 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor.

A run of victories then followed, including a 4-3 derby win over Manchester City, which was won in the 96th minute by Michael Owen. However, a poor performance against Liverpool resulted in a 2-0 defeat at Anfield.

United lost 2-1 to local rivals Manchester City in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final on 19 January and will play the return leg at Old Trafford on 27 January.

On 3 November, Manchester United secured qualification from the group stage of the Champions League with a 3-3 home draw against CSKA Moscow and finished top of the group after defeating Wolfsburg 3-1, in which Michael Owen scored his first hat-trick for the club.

United will face Milan in the first knockout round of the Champions League which could see the return of David Beckham to Old Trafford.

On 3 January 2010, Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to fierce rivals Leeds United at home in the FA Cup Third Round. It was Alex Ferguson's first defeat in the FA Cup Third Round as United manager and the first time ever his side had fallen to a lower division club in the competition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C.

Comments

  1. GattinaFebruary 5, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Football is a sport we never watch not even my men, lol ! So I have no clue !

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  2. The ScientistFebruary 5, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Very nice keychain. :)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    I love soccer! My children all play this sport since childhood..

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  4. smallkucingFebruary 5, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Lovely key chain but i am not a fan of soccer :p

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  5. ReanaclaireFebruary 6, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    i dont watch soccer but the keychain is very nice.. kenwooi rocks!

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  6. Nikel KhorFebruary 6, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    YES facebook n MU..keke.red i color..red in CNY

    from Nikel Khor

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  7. Mummy GwenFebruary 6, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Nice keychain! I'm not a fan of soccer either. :P

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  8. Canon SCFebruary 6, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    cool keychain! =D

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  9. CH VoonFebruary 6, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    good !

    nice key chain as well. : )

    i watch world cup and Euro cup only... hehhee i am not soccer fan as well..

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  10. TekkausFebruary 6, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    I am also a fan who Manchester United ler. How come he did't gimme one? LOL :D

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  11. Betty ManousosFebruary 6, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    Like the key chain!

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  12. CloudyFebruary 6, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    ManU is a great and an old club in Europe. If they have to play with a german team, the germans are very angry of them, because ManU is absolutly good...
    Servus and have a nice day
    Kvelli

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  13. rainfield61February 6, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Hahaha... you are talking football.

    The fans of different clubs may fight.

    (I have followed Liverpool for years though it looks like a fool this season. It is Liverfool now).

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  14. BenFebruary 6, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Wenn, congratulation for received a super cool MU keychain from Ken. Yes, they are indeed a red devil that strike fear wherever they kick the ball ;)

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  15. khengsiongFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Wow... you know a lot about MU's badge...

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  16. EnsuraiFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    I love World Cup and would have loved to take my son to football matches. But he grew up to play the drums and was in Brass Band...

    Nope I was not disappointed.

    As an after thought fathers should be the ones to take their sons out to play ball!!

    Nice post...

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  17. JamesFebruary 6, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I don't follow soccer but I've heard of this team and the keychain looks great.

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  18. SJB aka SUELYN J-B.February 6, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    kalau my cousin nampak ni hehehe, memang lah jelouse jadi nya,

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  19. MODERN ROBINSON CRUSOEFebruary 6, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Cannot imagine Wenn shouting & jumping in front of big screen when see MU in action :D

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  20. VanillaSevenFebruary 6, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    May the best team win :)

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  21. BoeyJoeyFebruary 6, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    So nice of your son, Ken :-)

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  22. UnknownFebruary 7, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    lovely keychain! thanks for visiting Marlie and Me!

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  23. CloudiaFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    You inspire gifts and friendship, Wenn.


    This week we have Superbowl.
    Go SAINTS!!!!!!

    Aloha, Friend!


    Comfort Spiral

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  24. This Is My Blog - fishing guyFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Wenn: You are very lucky indeed.

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  25. CherylFebruary 7, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    A very colorful and unique key chain for sure!

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  26. man utd wallpaperMay 4, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Love the keychain. Gonna go on ebay now and look for one! Hope United win the league on the last day although it's looking quite tough!

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