Ryan Giggs was the first penalty taker in this afternoon’s League Cup final win against Tottenahm Hotspur.
Just as he did in Moscow, Giggsy put away his penalty to help us go on to lift the trophy.
After the match, our veteran spoke to the press about the effect Sir Alex Ferguson has on the players, claiming that the manager’s hunger for more success is what drives the team forward.
“It’s a cup final so obviously we wanted to win it and kick on from there,” said Giggs. “That’s what we did with the world club championship so hopefully we can show the same form after winning this. There’s a long way to go in all trophies remaining, we’ve just got to keep the same desire and play as well as we have done. The manager’s desire filters down to players and I think you can see that with the players we’ve got.”
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What a legend? he’s the best midfielder in the world right now, his touch to the ball is second to none, i believe he deserve to be the best player in the league, at least honorarily..
Yes Costas after our comments regarding Foster yesterday it was good to see him perform well today. Good penalty save, another couple of top class saves in normal time and again his handling of crosses and corners was spot on. A good result and as you say we have Rooney(hopefully), Park, Carrick, Fletch, Berba, Vidic, Nev and Van der Sar all fresh for Wednesday. Definate penalty but again Ronaldos reputation proceeds him. I don’t think we even got out of first gear today and did you see the state of spuds players after extra time? fucked they were! Lennon at 21 years old fucked with cramp and then you have the likes of Scholes at 34 not even breaking sweat. Says alot about Uniteds fitness. Agree with Matty I’m afraid that once again Nani was very disappointing. Held on to the ball far too long and his decision making was poor. Everytime I see him play I keep willing him to have a good game as I hate to see any United player fail and he started off ok. However he never really got into the game, his defending is awful and never really tracks back, I have to say my patience is wearing thin now.
Overall another trophy for the lads and it will give them all the confidence and momentum to go for the lot. The media have certainly put that pressure on the team but am sure we can handle it.
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Have to say it was great to see Anderson back and getting the winning penalty.
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As usual Eric we see eye to eye,just with different sign.You are positive,i am negative.I will start with the two negatives.1)Rio,Evra and Ronaldo playing 120 minutes and they will have to play again on Wednesday.2)Nani.I want to trust the boy Eric.Ronaldo was also very frustrating in his second season.I really hope that he is not a lost cause.You are so right about Scholes making it throught the full 120.Boy did he look fresh.And of course Anderson is back!You must know that i was happy about that.Let’s hope that his second season jitters are behind him and that he is becoming like the Anderson of the first year again.Oh,and now he has 2 goals for United!LOL!
3 down…3 to go…
Well said Sully….wonder if the scouse cunts are watching……!!!!
I know it was his first first match back from a lengthy spell out, but I lost count how many times I screamed at Anderson to fucking sprint!! He has bags of pace, but he only seems to turn it on when he is dribbling! On defense he can’t be bothered. I remember right when he came on, he should be full of energy and enthusiasm, but Zakora went on a break from deep charging down the middle of the pitch, and Anderson jogged after him half assed for about twenty yards before just quitting all together….even as Zokora continued his run charging down our throats. Not good enough effort at breaking up play and hurrying players.
I was dissappointed with the United fans today .. Spurs out shouted us for most the game .. they had flags and constantly sang songs .. was it because we are spoilt and this was only the carling cup!!
By the way am sure Fabio will replace Evra for wednesday
King Eric: “Nani was very disappointing. Held on to the ball far too long and his decision making was poor. Everytime I see him play I keep willing him to have a good game as I hate to see any United player fail and he started off ok. However he never really got into the game, his defending is awful and never really tracks back, I have to say my patience is wearing thin now.”
Question: does Nani have a left foot ? He NEVER uses it and so he can be fairly easily “marshalled” by a competent defender.
Similarly, two other big talents with one foot are Arjen Robben and Adriano of Inter. I simply don’t understand how any defender can let an opponent get the ball on his “preferred side” unless that opponent shows (even occasionally) that he is willing to go to his “weaker side”.
One of the many reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is without question (in my mind, at least) the best footballer on the planet is that he is not only comfortable with both feet but he is also excellent in the air. The so-called contenders for that “best footballer” moniker – Kaka and Messi – are either rarely seen heading the ball or one-footed, respectively.
Unless Nani can develop his left peg – and Anderson – can do the same with his right one then we have two potential superstars who will never reach their potentials.
Im afraid Eric i cant agree with you on the Nani comment. I think he had one of his better games today and was rather decent except for the odd hiccup. He gets really involved in plays and i think his decision making will come on with time. Ronny got a lot of time but Nani doesnt see that much action so we need to be patient with the boy
drew vader- anderson was class today, the price of £17mill was steep but the comparison to another young midfielder today in Gibson was staggering and the money showed…he was looking for the ball and going to pick it up off defenders and making things happen instead of hiding in poor positions and raising his hand like Gibson was for the whole match..the occasion may have been a bit much for him but he took a little step back today for me
Giggs kicked the penalty with the precision of a surgeon. I mean he placed it where a goal keeper could never touch it. Tevez’s penalty was also amazing. It takes amazing skills and courage to kick those areas of the goal post. Ronaldo was a bit lucky-he placed it easily within the goal keepers reach.
anderson is class to be fair