Today, we take a look back at the loan spell that louis saha spent on tyneside. Louis saha simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Radamel falcao is under too much pressure at manchester united. They also reached the final of the fa cup and the semifinals of the uefa champions league. Louis saha has slammed manchester united striker jesse lingard. Saha was capped 20 times for the france national team and scored four goals. Saha scores four in eightgoal thriller 2532020 cc ad 01. The frenchman has not featured for the red devils in over a month but had been expected to make his comeback at portsmouth last weekend. Louis saha backs jose mourinho, chastises paul pogba for attack comments former manchester united striker louis saha on tuesday criticised french midfielder paul pogba for speaking out and undermining manager jose mourinho with his recent attack, attack, attack comments. Louis sahas 42 goals for manchester united youtube. Download the talksport app now the best way to listen live. The 18yearold has already bagged three goals in the cup competitions this term but he has yet to make a meaningful impression in the premier league. Gary neville has revealed that legendary exmanchester united boss sir alex ferguson consulted his defenders on whether or not to make a move for louis saha in the early 2000s.
Top 10 goals louis saha manchester united manchester united. Feast your eyes on louis sahas top united goals and let us know your. United is on the hunt for a permanent replacement for manager mourinho, who was sacked by the premier league giant on tuesday club favourite ole gunnar solskjaer has stepped in on a caretaker basis until the end of the season, with united reportedly keen to lure. Former manchester united and everton forward louis saha admits it is a pain to say liverpool have been a joy to watch this season. Former france and manchester united footballer louis saha lavished praise on his compatriot kylian mbappe today, saying he has the potential to become the next thierry henry. Saha joined the toffees in august 2008 after an injuryravaged fouryear spell under sir alex ferguson, although he still scored 42 goals in 120 games. However, his early days in england wasnt without its share of hiccups. In the second part of our exclusive louis saha interview, the former striker discusses how he feels his old clubs manchester united, tottenham and everton will fare this season. Zidanes the best choice for manchester united, says louis. The 200607 season was manchester uniteds 15th season in the premier league, and their 32nd consecutive season in the top division of english football. Louis saha is in awe of how his old manchester united teammate cristiano ronaldo continues to perform at such a high level for juventus and portugal. Louis saha was one of my favourite players when he was at manchester united, but unfortunately his time at old trafford was ruined by massive injury. Former manchester united striker louis saha has revealed the only time he cried during his football career was when he was forced out of the 2008 champions league final. Big louis capped off the season in fantastic style with a breathtaking goal.
Exmanchester united star louis saha praises kylian mbappe. Louis saha was one of my favourite players when he was at manchester united, but unfortunately his time at old trafford was ruined by massive injury problems. Louis saha explains to utd podcast why he was reduced to tears by sir alex ferguson. Tim howard had an exceptional first season between the posts and louis saha checked in after a midseason switch from fulham in the only he knows how, with goal after goal. The frenchman enjoyed a fine debut for the club, scoring a stunning freekick in a. I really liked playing football but this is a real challenge arthur renard the former manchester united and tottenham strikers desire to make a difference has led him down an. Ronaldo played 292 matches for manchester united and scored 118 goals in the six years he spent in england. Alltoo easily labeled as yet another manchester united reject, and possible patsy. Former manchester united and france striker louis saha left speaking to singaporean reporters, including the new papers deepanraj ganesan, during a media session at the doubletree by hilton. Sir alex ferguson returned to the dugout and ole gunnar solskjaer was back on the scoresheet as manchester united beat bayern munich 50 in. Radamel falcao is under too much pressure at manchester. Ronaldo was made to cry by van nistelrooy at man united saha. Recently, weve highlighted players that had less than memorable stints with newcastle united like xisco or islam slimani.
The 20times capped france international, who won two premier league titles with the red devils, talks about new players and the prospects for his teams. Saha scores four in eight goal thriller 2532020 cc ad 01. Before the start of the 200001 season, saha moved to. United enjoyed a much more successful season than the previous three seasons, winning the premier league by a sixpoint margin over chelsea. Louis saha has revealed that van nistelrooy made cristiano ronaldo burst in tears during the training. He has scored well over 100 goals and won premier league and champions league winners medals. Louis saha was speaking at the launch of manchester united social media, powered by kamagames, available to download. Louis saha claims he has no regrets about the dramatic transfer saga that saw him leave fulham to join manchester united in january 2004. Ronaldo was a genius for manchester united at 18, says. Fc metz, newcastle united, fulham fc farewell to manchester united. Sir alex reduced me to tears louis saha utd podcast.
Louis saha reveals the only time he cried in football. Manchester united won the game 40 and saha scored two goals including a penalty to lift manchester. Patrice evra recently explained how his goal v fc bayern munich. Louis saha spent a forgettable halfseason with newcastle united on loan before playing another decade in the premier league.
Former manchester united striker louis saha has now opened up on jesse lingards frustrating form. Louis saha was one of my favourite players when he was at. You can listen to the entire series by downloading it from our official music. Currently top of the premier league after eight matches. Getty that is according to former manchester united and france striker louis saha.
An instant hit at craven cottage, saha netted 64 goals in four seasons, to earn his dream move to manchester united in 2004. Top 10 goals louis saha manchester united duration. Alexis sanchez will bring goals for manchester united. It was a season when united ended up in eleventh heavean from the contributor. Ronaldos recordbreaking career has seen him star for some of the worlds biggest clubs in manchester united, real madrid and now juventus. Louis saha is pictured above playing for manchester united during their match against. Evertons louis saha still supporting his old club manchester united. Former manchester united striker louis saha claims louis van gaal is still looking for his best team the dutchman has seen several of his players get. Louis saha backs romelu lukaku to be more consistent next season romelu lukaku signed with manchester united on a fiveyear contract last july after scoring 25 league goals in 37 matches in the last campaign for everton.
A former scholar at the clairefontaine football academy, he started his career at metz before playing on loan at newcastle united. Cristiano ronaldo was left tearyeyed after an altercation. Manchester united hero louis saha thinks sir alex ferguson sold ruud van nistelrooy because he fit the system with cristiano ronald and wayne rooney better. Sir alex ferguson full length interview wsubtitles fergie time. Anthony martial is struggling for regular starts under jose mourinho at manchester. Louis saha gives the most louis saha performance imaginable the frenchman used the charity game against bayern munich to provide the old trafford faithful with the. Louis laurent saha is a french former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Also read manchester united sick to the core as jesse lingard pairs up with mino raiola. Transfer tales louis saha relives dramatic switch to man. Louis saha born 8 august 1978 is a french football player. Alex ferguson on the man united player who would text him. Radamel falcao has scored just four goals for manchester united. Former manchester united striker louis saha has revealed the only time he cried. Rapidshare by mihaju manchester united 21 sporting lisbon uefa champions league 5th round.
Cristiano ronaldo was always destined for greatness, says former manchester united teammate louis saha, with the portuguese showing at the age of 18 that he was a genius. United are still close to his heart and the frenchman added. Alex ferguson rated louis saha as among the most talented. Louis saha has been ruled out of manchester uniteds champions league quarterfinal decider against as roma with a hamstring injury. The dutchman scored 150 goals in the red shirt while also winning numerous personal and collective accolades.
Sahas 100th and 101st league goals in english football capped an. This overview shows all goals scored by the selected player, including the results of the games. Louis saha backs romelu lukaku to be more consistent next season. Saha, who scored 42 goals for united in 120 appearances, feels the trade is. He was obsessed about goals, and i respect that, saha said. Former manchester united star louis saha has expressed his concern for mason greenwood, who has made his breakthrough with the red devils this year. Ruud van nistelrooy was one of the most prolific strikers during his time at manchester united. Louis saha has played football for france, metz, newcastle united, fulham, manchester united, everton and tottenham. Ronaldos former united teammate louis saha revealed an interesting. Former manchester united star louis saha has said that cristiano ronaldo was always destined for greatness as the portuguese showed glimpses of.
Subscribe to manchester united on youtube at to mark the fifteenth anniversary of his reds debut in 2004, enjoy 10 of. The following weekend, saha came on as a substitute for ronaldo, scoring the final goal in a 51 rout of newcastle united. Manchester united 21 sporting lizbona goals 01 abel. Speaking to utd podcast, the french striker recalled the. Saha played for manchester united between 2004 and 2008, winning two premier league titles, a champions league crown and a league cup and. Manchester united thrash bayern munich 50 in 1999 treble. Louis saha interview former striker on man utd, spurs. Saha was speaking ahead of the red devils premier league clash against bournemouth at old trafford. Louis saha premiership appearances manchester united fc. The manchester united star was in the goals against bournemouth image.
Sahas four boxing day goals were scored in two matches, with a. In the latest off script, louis saha and tim cahill talk about the role of forwards in modern football, and whether every striker must score at least 20 goals a season. Former manchester united striker louis saha believes zinedine zidane is the best choice to replace jose mourinho at old trafford. Louis saha reveals the only time he cried in football career. I scored goals against them so it would have been a very nice story. Schools in the league cup again and manchester united back in front. Louis saha who has scored the most boxing day goals in. He was part of the french squad that finished as runners up in the 2006 world cup. France senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. Louis saha newcastle, fulham, manchester united, everton and tottenham scored 46 leftfooted goals in the premier league. Jesse lingard should improve on his end product, says.