Friday, November 19, 2010

QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS: NANI

United's midfielder Luis Nani.


The Reds winger - 24 this week - gives us an insight into his life off the pitch... 


What’s your favourite TV programme?
In England, it’s The X Factor. In Portugal, I like our soaps. They’re not like the English soaps, like Coronation Street and Eastenders. They’re more like comedies.


What do you miss most about home?

My mum and my family.


Can you cook?

Yes, I like Portuguese food. My favourite dish is feijoada (stew of beans with beef and pork). I have a machine in my house that does everything! It’s from Portugal, it’s called a Bimby. If you want to make feijoada, they say put this ingredient in, then half an hour later put this in... and it does it for you. It’s nice.


What was the last book you read?
I've got Giggsy’s book (My Life, My Story) and I’ve been reading that.

Who’s your best friend at United?
I have lots of friends… the ones who speak Portuguese are all close, but I get on with the English-speaking lads too; Fletch, O’Shea and the younger lads especially. Rio is like one of the young lads - he likes to have a laugh.


If United got to the Champions League final and you only had one ticket to give away, who would get it?
[Laughs] Only one?! My mum.

Source: RedView
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Friday, November 5, 2010

Scholes: Wolves could hurt us


Paul Scholes is expecting Wolves to attack United at Old Trafford on Saturday, just as they did in last week's Carling Cup encounter.
The Reds beat Mick McCarthy’s side 3-2 but had to work hard for the victory against an extremely resilient outfit. Although Scholes did not feature in that match, he is fully aware of the threat that Wolves pose and is anticipating an equally positive approach from the visitors.
“I know they haven’t had the best of starts this season but they’ve got players who can hurt you,” Scholes said.
“They showed they are capable of scoring goals at Old Trafford, they managed two, and I’m sure they’ll have a go on Saturday as well.”
The 35-year-old Reds midfielder also shrugged off suggestions that Wolves are an overly aggressive side, claiming that teams simply employ different styles of play.
“There are some teams that might not play the most attractive football but you have to find a way of winning games,” Scholes added.
“Their managers want to get the best out of them and find the best way of winning games and they do it their own way. It’s up to us to be able to play against that and find a way of winning.”

Source: RedView
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