CALLING ALL RED VIEW READERS

We want to hear from you, wherever you are in the world...

The Asia Tour served to remind us at Old Trafford just how passionate United fans are in every corner of the globe.

We want to celebrate this on ManUtd.com and in future issues of Red View by publishing your words and pictures on the following themes:

Matchdays around the world - Tell us how, where and at what time you watch the Reds in action on TV. Do you meet up with friends and family? Do you wear anything special for the occasion? We want to know all about your matchday routines.

New kit in special places - Is United's new home or away shirt now proudly in your wardrobe? Then take it out, show it off and get yourself photographed in an unusual or famous location while wearing the wonderful garment. We want the kit to be seen everywhere from Everest to Ayers Rock!

THE STRIKERS - A COACH'S VIEW

Assistant manager Mick Phelan assesses the merits of four United forwards...

7 Michael Owen Age 29 Appearances 1 Goals 0
At this stage of his career I think Michael's excited to be part of something that he sees as befitting his talent. He has exceptional qualities as a striker and I think he’ll fit into our style of play very, very well. We’re very happy to have him here.

9 Dimitar Berbatov Age 28 Appearances 44 Goals 14
Berba’s highly skilful and technically gifted. He’s very highly regarded here and I think now, having got over his first season with us, he’ll really produce the goods.

10 Wayne Rooney Age 23 Appearances 238 Goals 98
Wayne’s been a star from day one and he’s having to maintain that now every day. I think we’ve only seen a small part of what he is all about but I think he’s maturing now, he’s a little bit wiser, and this year he’ll bring all his qualities to the table.

41 Federico Macheda Age 17 Appearances 5 Goals 2
There’s still a lot of development to take place with Kiko but he’s incredibly talented. His goal against Villa made him an overnight star and the key for us is to nurture his talent correctly and manage the expectations that come with such a meteoric rise.

EVRA: BIG KICK-OFF CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH

Like any fan, Patrice Evra spent a large part of the summer counting down the days for the start of the new season.

"I can’t wait [to run out on Sunday]," the Frenchman told United Review. "Footballers don’t have the longest holidays but when you’re not playing it seems like forever."

Now the wait for league action is almost over, with United kicking off the 2009/10 campaign early this Sunday afternoon (kick-off 13:30 BST) against newly-promoted Birmingham City.

Despite not being particularly familiar with Alex McLeish's side, Evra is still expecting a tough encounter against the men from the Midlands.

"They’ll have a lot of ambition and will want to show people they deserve to be in the Premier League," Evra said.

"It’s often hard playing teams who have just been promoted or teams in the bottom half of the table because they have nothing to lose. If Birmingham get beaten it’s not a big deal – most people would expect them to lose against the champions.

"So they’ll play freely and without fear. We might see them play some good football and this is why it won’t be easy. But it’s important we continue our good pre-season form, get three points and start the season well."