Of course every red wanted Phil Bardlsey to be a success at Manchester United. A Salford lad ready to replace Gary Neville when he retired, who had been in our ranks at the club since he was 8-years-old!
Sadly, it was too good to be true, and whilst the story sounded perfect, Bardsley’s ability wasn’t, and just over a year ago he was sold to Sunderland.
Bardsley has today explained why he made his decision to leave, as well as revealing his confidence in United retaining the title.
“I think I made the right decision to leave United,” said Bardsley. “You can hang on to the dream of establishing yourself there for too long, and you can end up going backwards if you’re not careful. It was the right time for me to leave, and I haven’t looked back since coming here. I’ve established myself here at Sunderland, and it’s every kid’s dream to play in the Premier League. I’m no different. I had a great time at Man United, but it was time to move on, and coming here has given me the chance to play week-in, week-out, and prove myself.”
Bardsley has reflected on United’s season so far and his predictions for what will happen in May.
“United had a tough start to the season, but it was hard to really assess the table because they had games in hand a lot of the time, because they were away for World Club Championship,” he added. “But they’ve got top players and a great manager in Sir Alex Ferguson – they’ve been in this situation many times before, and they know what they have to do. They know what it is like to win titles, and I’m sure they’ll do it again this year. Sir Alex Ferguson has done a great job for that football club, and produced team after team of fantastic players. People have kept asking ‘how will he improve on this team’ but he has always managed to produce another even better side. He’s got young players like Rooney, Ronaldo and Anderson, but there is also a core of more experienced guys like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville.”
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I was also sad that he didn’t make it.Something was always missing i felt.Here is the lates on our injuries:
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA%2D9A47%2D47BC%2DB069%2D3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=6630519
Finally some news on Rafa and Wes.No update on Anderson hopefully means that he is ok.
“Rio started running today,” said Sir Alex. “Rafael started training on Tuesday – he will be available for next weekend, and Wes will start football training next week.”
And Berba could be back for Porto.I don’t know though if he should start that game.In that one we will need as many workhorses as we can.
rio is out, as is evans… oh dear
It was expected for them both of them i am afraid doncobaino.With Rooney back and with Carrick and Flecther creating shield in front of the defence,we should be able to win.
I think we need more creative sparks than workhorses against Porto. They will not be attacking as much and probably try to hit us on the counter. My opinion is, with our defence problems, we need a slower steady game which Berbatov provides rather than a fast & furious game which Tevez gives
You think Marq?I suspect that they might try to stamp their authority encouraged by their crowd but i could be wrong.I think that the sparks will come anyway.With Rooney and Ronaldo that is certain.But it is good to have Berba back.I don’t know about Wednesday,but i expect him to make a big impact against Everton.
Wes Brown is our English replacement for Neville. I would have him in my Best United XI any time. He is an old fashioned, all-out, right back. He doesn’t have the attacking threat of Rafael but he truly compensates with he magnificent ability to defend. Can’t wait for him to be back.
In 2 and a half weeks, hopefully, we will have a healthier back 4!
fuck it blackburn could win at 12:45 on saturday
united win 0-17 and thats it done
Pool’s nxt 3 games are a bit tricky even though they will face an Arsenal team tired and full of injuries.Tomorrow is a great chance for Blackburn.I have seen the squad.Evans is in it and he does have a chance of making it.We do know that he will want to play in this one.Here’s hoping he does.The bad news?Anderson is nowhere to be seen and since SAF made no mention of him coming back next week,i am afraid thins are not good.
van der sar
neville oshea vidic evra
ronaldo fletch carrick giggs
tevez rooney
am i to beleive sunderland can match this
We could do with Bardsley this season couldn’t we? That said, with Rafael showing so much promise, it was a good move for himself.
@ Costa, if Porto manage to stamp their authority on us a second time, we’d best be out of the CL. True they may attack us like in the 1st leg, and buoyed by the crowd even more, that is more reason for a slower game. A measured attack with Berbatov in the middle centre flanked by Ronaldo & Rooney, no need for Fletcher & Carrick to come forward, just holding their defensive position. Their keeper Helton looks a calamity waiting to happen from what we saw at the 1st leg
gotta hate tiny tears: i agree with all the players you picked except Giggsy.
Fergie will definitely save him for porto.may be Park in his place.
Former players always make me nervous. Richardson, Bardsley, Yorke?
but we should be back on top.
what everyones team for porto
i reckon
vds
neville rio vida evra
ronaldo fletch giggs park
rooney tevez
i thought anderson wud be perfect for this game but sadly hes injured but i think fletch and giggs in the middle would work well given they are both in form and always produce in the big games
What the fuck is wrong with Ando? A bit concerned.
King Eric i suspect that if it’s a thigh strain you can’t calculate on how fast or slow it heals.I wouldn’t be surprised if we found out that he would feature in the FA cup semi.But at the moment i don’t think that SAF wants to say because even he doesn’t know for sure.It’s very unfortubate for a player who has had a stop start season but who’s engine room we could use now.