It’s always good to have a sneaky peak at the footage of us winning the European Cup a few months ago. If you’ve got a couple of minutes to fill or you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, wandering over to YouTube is not a bad idea.
You see, in our club’s brilliant history, this is only the third time ever our fans have been able to say ‘We are the Champions of Europe’. It feels brilliant.
Part of what makes the win so special is that we were playing a title rival in the final and we were on the verge of losing. These elements combined make it all even more satisfying.
I am looking forward to hearing our fans singing about our Champions status at Stamford Bridge this weekend, and I am looking forward to the chants about John Terry all the more. Sadly, he shouldn’t be on the field to hear them.
Whilst this weekend will certainly be a challenge for our lot, a wise footballing pundit claims the biggest challenge will come in May.
Ok I lied, he’s not wise and I don’t think we can even really class him as a pundit either. Ian Wright reckons next season’s Champions League semi-finals will consist of the four English clubs. He also reckons it will be a United vs Chelsea final. However, this time around, he reckons it will be Chelsea lifting the cup.
What did he make of United?
THEY are a bit below-par and Berbatov, apart from his part in the opening goal at Liverpool, didn’t do a lot otherwise. But when it comes to Europe, United will raise their game. I expect them to finish top of their group and go deep into the tournament, possibly with another appearance in the final.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TIP: Finalists.
And Chelsea?
LOSING on penalties in last year’s final still hurts everyone at the club. This will drive them on and players such as John Terry and Frank Lampard will want to finish off the job. Chelsea have a decent chance of winning both the Premier and Champions League as they have so much strength in depth.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TIP: Winners.
What would we do without inspired vision of people like Wright, eh?
Did anyone really expected Berbatov to shine on his debut day? I didn’t…he didn’t have enough time to settle…don’t forget he was away for international duty……
Anyone thinking that ManUtd have started the downfall will surely bite their tongue come May………do you remember last……
Back to gladiators Wright, you clueless goon!
Four English teams will never be in the semi-final, UEFA would make them play eachother before, like they did this year.
Ian wright didnt win much as a footballer did he?? What makes him such a reliable pundit..he was a goalscorer, nothing else to his game…. and i wouldnt put him down as the brighest bulb in the shop.
Saying all 4 english teams will be in the semi’s is a big call… coz i reckon Inter and Bayern might have sommat to say about it.
Would be nice to meet Bayern in the final again.. just like in 99…and hope it is with the posibility of the mighty treble again.
I just think we need to get ourselves in gear… Saturday is a must win against the chelski… they aint been beaten at home for nearly 4 years… and i want us to end that…not only for the 3 points… but would have a massive mental impact on the chelsea players..and will give a lot of confidence to teams that will be travelling to the bridge this season.
I personally think if we get 3 points on saturday… it will probably mean about 10 points over the season.
With regards to champions league……… i just want us to qualify as top of the group………. which is more than achievable….. then see who goes through from there……
We gotta get the football flowing…keep the players fit… have a bit of luck… and hope that fergie gets a consistent system going which incorporates Wazza into the best possible system…
If Wazza ticks, then United tick… especially CR7 and Tevez… and then you can throw Berba into the mix….
If Berba can settle quick… im confident he will get us 20 a season and can easily be involved in creating 20-25 goals for us…
My only concern…its not major… is VDS….i know he is what 38 now…but he is just makin a few clangers… but at important times… ie against newcastle… gave away a needless corner which they scored from… and against the dippers we were on top of that game until they equalised… which again was down to a VDS clanger…
I dont wanna be seen as slagging VDS off, but he needs to be made aware… the he isnt untouchable…and fergie needs to tell him that any more clangers… then Ben Foster of Kush will get there chance (preferebly Foster in my eyes)… and then it will be upto VDS to wait his turn to get his place back.
I would prefer for Foster/Kush to fight it out for the number 1 now… and get VDS as there coach…and get VDS to concentrate on that only… as i think that Foster/Kush would learn a hell of a lot more from VDS, if VDS wasnt having to prepare for a game.
Lets hope we can keep a clean sheet Weds against VIllareal… maybe get a 2 or 3-0 win…
Shame Rossi wont be playing through injury… im sure he would have got a fantastic reception.
Evra looks like he is gonna be fit… Berba sat out training today as he hurt his knee… CR7 will feature… and the other new boy Manuche is fit and apparently will be part of the squad tomorrow….
Manuche, could be a little golden nugget, which Querioz’s contacts found… i seen a bit of him in the ANC and he looks really strong..
Yeah, we need to start playing Rooney in the middle to get the best out of him now. If it can work for England it can bloody well work for us.
The chances of United and Chelsea playing eachother in the final is pretty slim Wrighty!
I wouldn’t be surprised if we played them at some point because I expect both teams to go far in the competition.
Still there’s the important matter of playing them in the Premier League this weekend, I am more worried about that than may.
Can’t wait in fact!
Viva John Terry!!!
I look forward to us beating Chelsea in the CL Final in 90mins. Terry wll cry again, the cry Captain!
After this last weekend, I pray that we meet Pool again in the champs league semi’s so we can demolish them home and away. Hell, I hope we can meet them in the FA Cup and Carling Cup, just so we can put that shit right and show them that it was a fluke of epic proportions.
Ian Wright is a cock.