It was John Terry who was on the receiving end of our sarcastic praise and love when Chelsea and United met earlier in the month. However, we shouldn’t forget that Terry wasn’t the only player to miss a penalty on that brilliant night in Moscow. Nicolas Anelka, former dipper, bluenose and goon, had the deciding penalty saved by man of the moment, Edwin wan der Sar.
Not content with helping us win the European Cup, Anelka has taken time to suggest that it is Sir Alex Ferguson that makes the difference between his team and ours, referring to our manager’s intelligence and ability to sign the right players. He also talks about the ‘special spirit’ we have at United.
Aww, how nice.
“United don’t have a notably better or more complete squad than Chelsea or Liverpool. But Ferguson is so smart and so impressive,” said Anelka. “He keeps spotting and signing precisely the right players to complement what he already has and give balance to his squad. Then, what is massively important and difficult, Ferguson somehow teaches them to understand and demonstrate the special spirit of his club. He has been there doing it for a long time. But he keeps on succeeding.”
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I hope he’s not thinking Fergie will sign him for saying all that
First Carra in his book, now Anelka..soon their club will have to want to sign Sir Alex or they’ll leave! No wonder Benitez & Scolari are critics of Sir Alex. A case of my players love you, I hate you!
I think the vast majority of players in Europe have huge respect for SAF. It does seem a little odd that they’re venting their thoughts though. Anelka should be one of United’s most hated players though seeing as he’s played for Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Real.
Haha, spot on frodoisdead. Now all Anelka needs is to play for Leeds, lol
he wanted to be the 1st man to play for all top four isn’t it, anelka?
“United don’t have a notably better or more complete squad than Chelsea or Liverpool”. Yes we do.
dk
im sorry but i checked google
he never played for villa
oh n don 4get….
he’s also played for bolton
Why do your fans always take praise from opponents so sarcastically and arrogantly?
That’s funny… I wonder what Scolari thinks about this.
Right on St Nic, credit where credits due, he nearly got it completely right but for his remarks about us all having the same squad depth.