Is a one goal lead enough to see us through?

Following one of the best team performances of the year against Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League semi final, United fans must feel that the scoreline does not justify the dominance that United showed throughout the game. Chance after chance was wasted or saved by the impressive Almunia. John O'Sheas strike is all United have to carry to Old Trafford plus the fact that Arsenal have no away goal. Will this slender lead be enough to see United through to the final for a second successive year? What do you think the score will be in the second leg?

Keep Tevez or sign a new player?

With the Carlos Tevez loan deal set to expire in June United must pay £22 million to secure the services of the popular Argentinian for another four years. Do you think United should pay to keep Tevez or should United look elsewhere? Players like Benzema and Villa have been linked with United as well as a host of strikers from around the world. United also have Macheda and Welbeck coming through and Frazier Campbell set to return from Spurs.

Would United be better off using the summer funds to strengthen other areas such as a winger in Ribery or a strong defensive midfielder?

What would you do if you were Sir Alex?

Vidic voted Bagenalstown Red Devils player of the season.

Nemanja Vidic has been voted Uniteds best player this season following a recent poll carried out on this blog. Results as follows:

Nemanja Vidic 46%
Wayne Rooney 33%
Cristiano Ronaldo 6%
Edwin Van Der Sar 6%
Others 9%

Many thanks to all who voted.

Who will win the PFA Player of the Year Award?

Who do you think will win the PFA Player of the Year Award. United provide five of the six nominees, while Liverpools Steve Gerrard is the sole non-united representitive. United five nominees are Cristiano Ronaldo, Nemanja Vidic, Edwin Van Der Sar, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand.

The betting suggests that Nemanja Vidic and Steve Gerrard will fight out the finish with Ryan Giggs a close third. Who do you fancy to take this award?

Liverpool drop points to Arsenal

Liverpools 4-4 draw with Arsenal at Anfield has given United a chance to extend their lead to 6 points should they take full advantage of their games in hand. How many points do you think United will require to retain the Premier league?

Should Berbatov be made a scapecoat for FA Cup defeat?

Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Dimitar Berbatov's form in the wake of his dreadful FA Cup semi-final penalty miss against Everton. Berbatov emerged off the bench in Sunday's semi-final at Wembley, but failed to break the deadlock before missing United's opening spot-kick on the back of Tim Cahill's miss. The Bulgaria international has now gone six games without a goal following his winner at Newcastle, prompting some to label United's expensive capture a poor signing.

What do you think? Was our FA Cup defeat down to Berbatov's display?

FA Cup Team Selection

United have been knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties to Everton. Was Sir Alex correct to pick such a young team? The chance to make history and win all five trophies has now gone.

Also, why did Tevez or Scholes not take a penalty? Two centre halves taking a penalty in such an important game. It beggars belief.

Have your say here.

Who should United sign this summer?

Who should United sign this summer? I personally think we need a centre half as we were exposed this season when Rio was injured. I also think that Nani is not up to the level United require and we should move for Frank Ribery. Finally if Tevez stays then I think we will be okay up front with the likes of Macheda and Welbeck coming through along with Rooney & Berbatov. However if Tevez goes (and possibly Ronaldo) then we need a proven goal scorer and Benzema ticks all the boxes.

So members, who would you like to see at Old Trafford next season?

Should United sign Carlos Tevez on a permanent Contract?

Should Manchester United sign Carlos Tevez on a permanent contract? The current deal expires at the end of the season and Manchester United must pay in excess of £20M to secure the services of Tevez for a further four years. Tevez has established himself as a fans favourite at Old Trafford with his work rate and tenacity clear for all to see.

What do you think? Sign Tevez or let him go and look elsewhere?

Porto V Manchester United

Brilliant result on Wednesday night. Great to see so many members turning out for the game at The Red Lion. Rooney, Ronaldo, Ferdinand and Vidic were outstanding. Hopefully we will be strong enough to overcome Arsenal in the semi-finals and march to the final in Rome.

Welcome to the Bagenalstown Red Devils Blog

On behalf of the Bagenalstown Red Devils I would like to welcome you to our new club blog. The Bagenalstown Red Devils are one of the largest Manchester United Supporters Clubs in Ireland and are dedicated to bringing together Manchester United fans from the local area to enjoy watching, travelling and generalling supporting our favourite team Manchester United.

Our club website www.bagenalstownreddevils.com is updated daily and contains lots of news from both Old Trafford and the locality. New members are always welcome and membership can be requested through our club website or by emailing our club secretary Con Murphy at info@bagenalstownreddevils.com

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