Jim Briggs

@jimbriggs2_jim

Chesterfield, England

Joined August 2013

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · 2 h

26th July 2009 United were in the Yellow Dragon Stadium, China to play Zhejiang Greentown. We won 8-2 in front of 30,000, the scorers were Giggs (3), Owen (2), Berbatov, Zoran Tosic & Nani. Wang Hong You & Otto scored for Greentown. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 26th July 2009 United were in the Yellow Dragon Stadium, China to play Zhejiang Greentown. We won 8-2 in front of 30,000, the scorers were Giggs (3), Owen (2), Berbatov, Zoran Tosic &amp; Nani. Wang Hong You &amp; Otto scored for Greentown.
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 25

25th July 2012 and United were in the Shanghai Stadium in Japan playing Shenhua for the Chevrolet China Cup. United won the trophy thanks to a Shinji Kagawa goal in the 68th minute. Attendance: 42,725. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 25th July 2012 and United were in the Shanghai Stadium in Japan playing Shenhua for the Chevrolet China Cup. United won the trophy thanks to a Shinji Kagawa goal in the 68th minute. Attendance: 42,725.
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 24

24th July 1987 - it’s back to Sweden and the Orjans Vall in Halmstad where United played I.S. Halmia. In front of just 2,607 we won 9-1 Whiteside (4), Davenport (2), Olsen, Strachan & Marshall own goal. An Ericsson penalty for Halmia. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 24th July 1987 - it’s back to Sweden and the Orjans Vall in Halmstad where United played I.S. Halmia. In front of just 2,607 we won 9-1 Whiteside (4), Davenport (2), Olsen, Strachan &amp; Marshall own goal. An Ericsson penalty for Halmia. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 23

23rd July 2013 United played in the Nissan Stadium, Japan, Tokyo against Yokohama F-Marinos. The home team won 3-2 in front of 66,372. Jesse Lingard & a Masakazu Tashiro own goal for United, Marquinhos, Aguiar and Fujita for the hosts. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 23rd July 2013 United played in the Nissan Stadium, Japan, Tokyo against Yokohama F-Marinos. The home team won 3-2 in front of 66,372. Jesse Lingard &amp; a Masakazu Tashiro own goal for United, Marquinhos, Aguiar and Fujita for the hosts.
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 22

22nd July 1987 United’s pre-season tour took them to Denmark, where they played Naestved. United won 2-0 with goals from Kevin Moran and Bryan Robson. The game marked the debuts for Brian McClair and Viv Anderson. Attendance 6,500. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 22nd July 1987 United’s pre-season tour took them to Denmark, where they played Naestved. United won 2-0 with goals from Kevin Moran and Bryan Robson. The game marked the debuts for Brian McClair and Viv Anderson. Attendance 6,500. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 21

21st July 1999 and United were in China to play Shenhua in the Shanghai Stadium. We won the Sharp Cup 2-0 with the goalscorers Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham in front of a crowd of 80,000. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 21st July 1999 and United were in China to play Shenhua in the Shanghai Stadium. We won the Sharp Cup 2-0 with the goalscorers Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham in front of a crowd of 80,000.
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 20

20th July 1997 and United were in the Hong Kong Stadium to play South China. Before the game the locals were unhappy that Giggs, Beckham & Gary Neville hadn’t travelled - 36,611 still turned up to see us win 1-0 with a Jordi Cruyff goal.#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 20th July 1997 and United were in the Hong Kong Stadium to play South China. Before the game the locals were unhappy that Giggs, Beckham &amp; Gary Neville hadn’t travelled - 36,611 still turned up to see us win 1-0 with a Jordi Cruyff goal.#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 19

Bonus ticket for today. Manchester United v leeds at the Strawberry Arena, Stockholm. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. Bonus ticket for today. Manchester United v leeds at the Strawberry Arena, Stockholm.

#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 19

19th July 2022 we played Crystal Palace at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of 76,499. United won 3-1 with goals from Martial, Rashford and Sancho, Joel Ward getting the Palace consolation. Will Fish was sent off late in the game. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 19th July 2022 we played Crystal Palace at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of 76,499. United won 3-1 with goals from Martial, Rashford and Sancho, Joel Ward getting the Palace consolation. Will Fish was sent off late in the game. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 18

18th July 2006 and it’s back to South Africa for a United game v Kaizer Chiefs at the Newlands Stadium, Cape Town. In front of 30,000 United won 1-0 thanks to a rare goal from substitute Fangzhou Dong seven minutes from time. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 18th July 2006 and it’s back to South Africa for a United game v Kaizer Chiefs at the Newlands Stadium, Cape Town. In front of 30,000 United won 1-0 thanks to a rare goal from substitute Fangzhou Dong seven minutes from time. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 17

17th July 1997 United were in the National Stadium, Bangkok to play a Thailand XI in the Toyota Invitation. United won 2-0 in front of 38,000, with the goals coming from Nicky Butt (55mins) and a Natee Tongsukkaew own goal (86 mins). #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 17th July 1997 United were in the National Stadium, Bangkok to play a Thailand XI in the Toyota Invitation. United won 2-0 in front of 38,000, with the goals coming from Nicky Butt (55mins) and a Natee Tongsukkaew own goal (86 mins).
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 16

16th July 2005 United played at Broadwood Stadium, Clyde. A game memorable for the abuse given to Rio to sign his new contract. United won 5-1 with goals from Kleberson, Paul Scholes, Ruud (2) & Liam Miller. Neil McGregor for Clyde. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 16th July 2005 United played at Broadwood Stadium, Clyde. A game memorable for the abuse given to Rio to sign his new contract. United won 5-1 with goals from Kleberson, Paul Scholes, Ruud (2) &amp; Liam Miller. Neil McGregor for Clyde.
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 15

15th July 2006 United played Orlando Pirates at the ABSA stadium, Durban in South Africa. We won 4-0 in front of 40,000 with scorers Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer (2), Keiran Richardson and a Lehlohonolo Seema own goal. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 15th July 2006 United played Orlando Pirates at the ABSA stadium, Durban in South Africa. We won 4-0 in front of 40,000 with scorers Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer (2), Keiran Richardson and a Lehlohonolo Seema own goal.
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 14

14th July. The last day without a United game, but it is Arthur Albiston’s birthday. His most memorable game was when he scored a last minute winner at Anfield 24/10/81. United won 2-1 with the other scorers Moran & a McDermott penalty. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 14th July. The last day without a United game, but it is Arthur Albiston’s birthday. His most memorable game was when he scored a last minute winner at Anfield 24/10/81. United won 2-1 with the other scorers Moran &amp; a McDermott penalty. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 13

13th July 2011. Manchester United played New England Revolution in the Gillette stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts winning 4-1 in front of 51, 523. Michael Owen, Frederico Macheda (2) and Ji-Sung Park were our scorers. Abdoulie Mansally replied for the Revolution.

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 13th July 2011. Manchester United played New England Revolution in the Gillette stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts winning 4-1 in front of 51, 523. Michael Owen, Frederico Macheda (2) and Ji-Sung Park were our scorers. Abdoulie Mansally replied for the Revolution.

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 12

12th July 2022 & thankfully back to actual matches. This one from the Rajamangala stadium, Bangkok in Thailand against Liverpool with United winning 4-0. Goals from Sancho, Fred, Anthony Martial and Facundo Pellistri in front of 50,248.#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 12th July 2022 &amp; thankfully back to actual matches. This one from the Rajamangala stadium, Bangkok in Thailand against Liverpool with United winning 4-0. Goals from Sancho, Fred, Anthony Martial and Facundo Pellistri in front of 50,248.#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 11

11th July - Lindsay McKeown’s birthday. He made one 1st team appearance coming on as a sub against Plymouth 9 Dec 1975 (rearranged from 14/5/75). United win 2-1 with goals from Nicholl & Coppell. A certain Paul Mariner scored for Argyle #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 11th July - Lindsay McKeown’s birthday. He made one 1st team appearance coming on as a sub against Plymouth 9 Dec 1975 (rearranged from 14/5/75). United win 2-1 with goals from Nicholl &amp; Coppell. A certain Paul Mariner scored for Argyle #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 10

10th July - Frank Stapleton’s birthday. He made his United debut in a friendly at Blackpool on 24th August 1981. United drew 2-2 with Lou Macari and Sammy McIlroy scoring in front of 12,442. McEwan (pen) and Morris for the Seasiders. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 10th July - Frank Stapleton’s birthday. He made his United debut in a friendly at Blackpool on 24th August 1981. United drew 2-2 with Lou Macari and Sammy McIlroy scoring in front of 12,442. McEwan (pen) and Morris for the Seasiders.

#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 9

9th July and it’s Stevie Coppell’s birthday. He scored one hat-trick for United in a 5-1 win over Linfield at Windsor Park, Belfast on 9th March 1982 (re-arranged from 11/11/1981). Other scorers were Frank Stapleton and Remi Moses. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 9th July and it’s Stevie Coppell’s birthday. He scored one hat-trick for United in a 5-1 win over Linfield at Windsor Park, Belfast on 9th March 1982 (re-arranged from 11/11/1981). Other scorers were Frank Stapleton and Remi Moses.
#ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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Jim Briggs@jimbriggs2_jim · Jul 8

8th July Malcolm Musgrave’s birthday. He was assistant manager to Dave Sexton between June 1971 and December 1972. His first game in the role was a Watney Cup game at Halifax which we lost 2-1. Best with a penalty was our scorer. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

jimbriggs2_jim's tweet image. 8th July Malcolm Musgrave’s birthday. He was assistant manager to Dave Sexton between June 1971 and December 1972. His first game in the role was a Watney Cup game at Halifax which we lost 2-1. Best with a penalty was our scorer. #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU

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