1. Well done Luis Nani, our player of the season. That’s an incredible 18 assists and 9 goals from 28 games. He’s an irritating little so and so and I find myself shouting at him to get up on a weekly basis, but this guy is so talented and if we’re lifting the title in May, it’s largely down to his efforts. He took on a couple of players to set up Berbatov for the first before making a mug of Mark Schwarzer for the second, dribbling past him before selflessly setting up Antonio Valencia to make it 2-0 with half an hour played.
2. Dimitar Berbatov put in another fantastic home performance for us, scoring his 17th goal in the last 13 home games for United. He was involved in the build up for our first goal before dispatching the finish himself and particularly in the first half, put in a great shift. He also should have an assist to his name, after knocking the ball one side of the defender before running around the other, then putting it on a plate for Anderson, who put his effort miles wide.
3. I had been looking forward to seeing Ando returning to the starting line-up, believing the injection of energy in the centre of the park would be a benefit. It was his first game back so I’m not going to be too critical but his passing was a disappointment as was his performance in front of goal. Obviously the goals he scored against City’s Reserves went to his head but by now he should have come to the realisation he can’t shoot, so should pass to the player in a better position who can. Paul Scholes’ passing was great though and was summed up when he just appeared to smack the ball as hard as he could up in the air and it travelled 40 yards to the toe of Antonio Valencia. Gibson was fine. Didn’t have his shooting boots on but played some good balls forward and made some tackles. Nothing great, nothing awful, so pretty much fitted in to the standards our midfield have set this season.
4. Whilst I’ve already talked about Nani, it has to be noted how great it is to have two proper wingers on the pitch. Valencia has come back at just the right time and can make all the difference to not just whether we win a trophy or not, but how many trophies we win. He’s so strong, fast and confident on the ball. He loves to take on the full-backs and was in the right place at the right time to put us 2-0 up.
5. The second half was a dull affair and although the points never looked at risk, we didn’t look much like adding to the goals tally either. We’re at that time in the season when the points are the most important thing though, particularly with huge games against Chelsea and City ahead. If we can make eight changes to the side that played at Stamford Bridge and beat the 11th best team in the country easily, that says an awful lot about our quality.
6. Anyone else going to miss Kuszczak? Bizarrely, he chose the day before the game to do an interview claiming that he would be leaving at the end of the season, with these comments published on the day of the game. He has a very high opinion of himself if he believes he needs to be making these sort of remarks at this point in the season. He then went on to be selected to start the game and completed just 37% of his attempted passes. Best of luck at your next club PIG.
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I can smell number 19!
Had Nani been born in England the same people who criticise him and defend his omission from the player of the year list would be licking his butt hole….
Hahahaha just read fat harry tried to sign Rio in summer hahahaha
Nani is top drawer and so is Tony V. Great to see some natural width on both flanks. Another solid performance from Smalling.
After reading those first two comments by Ryab Speb (“I can smell number 19″) and portugueseprincess(“licking his butt hole”), there’s really not much to write about.
Nice article, i was impressed by Ando’s overall performance
Great performance by Tony V and Nani. Hope they start against the Chavs tuesday.
Great management by Fergie to slag the players after the game. It was an easy 3 points really but at this stage complacency could set in. Fergie is the best.
@portugeseprincess
Lol
Selflessly setting up? I thought he tried to float the ball over slipping stopper’s head…
Should’ve been his goal but TonyV was due one…
Come on Chelski…
@rooneyworldsbest
Where did you read this? ? ?
In my opinion Kuszczak is a really good back-up keeper. It was great having him around for the last couple of years. But I fully understand it if he wants to leave … and i wish him good luck for his further career!
And don’t forget to judge Kuszczak in comparison to other back-up goalkeepers – cause that is what he is at United. Every goalkeeper will lose a comparison with vdS
great assessment of the midfield. has to be noted that carrick did not misplace any of his eight passes when he came on. scholes only missed 7 of his 60+ passes. gibson was precise with his passing on counters. anderson was terrible.
still its shocking how rooney and berbatov never made the PFA shortlist. charlie adams had a better season than nani nand berbatov, it seems someone is on the dope
Hold on….blackpool pull one back, 1-2.
Wilshere gets a yellow…
no sorry my mistake not rooney, (still its shocking how nani and berbatov never made the PFA shortlist. charlie adams had a better season than nani nand berbatov, it seems someone is on the dope). Rooney has been in the headlines so long I keep typing the guys name lol
i too was appalled at PIG’s distribution, we cruised on 1st gear for the whole of the 2nd half and you cant help but think we wouldn’t be coasting if Rooney was on the pitch.
Blackpool should have had a penalty!
Dis april doesnt feel like squeaky bum time.19th on d way
ibrza – that is highly doubtful we would have cruised without rooney
Come on Blackpool…come on oh what a miss
mason didnt send lehmann off cuz he knows they have no sub keeper
portugueseprincess
stop fidgeting… There’s never-looked-into-a-mirror-in-my-life chamakh waiting alongside win-all-8-games-we-win-the-league/i’m-the-best-player-in-the-world bendtner.
Believe!
Charlie Adam has given the ball away countless times today, don’t see the hype in him.
Game over. Blackpool 42 gave up too easy.
Cunts score again. Game over.
fuck blackpool!
I bet Patrick Barlcays’s getting excited.
Hey Scott, aren’t you too harsh on Kus? He played for United 5 seasons, patiently waiting for his chance. In the last 11 years of his career he only played one season as first choice GK, in WBA. Ferguson told many times that he will give him chance after VDS retirement and then we have Lindegaard and one more GK transfer in plans. If I were him I would be really upset in that situation. Moreover, there will be Euro 2012 in Poland so he needs to play to be national GK number 1.
About the interview part – looks like english press copied only part of his original interview. He told also lots of warm words about United, that it is, was, and will be the best club in the world – not only on paper but also in his heart. Also he wishes that fans will understand his decision.
Obviously he isn’t as good as VDS for example, but he’s been solid back-up GK for all those years.
Effin Blackpool. They can put a fight against us but can roll over for those twats.
Piru, he aint our no1 not now, not next season, distribution poor, positioning dodgy. Good back at UTD or decent 1st choice at a lower club, his choice.
Well by the time we play Newcastle the lead will be down to 4 points. Theres no way the dippers are going to get a result against them. Boils down to spurs and l’arse if they can pick up a point and we beat Newcastle and Everton could be crowned champions at the Emirates.
NotoriousRedDevil – If we win our next 4 league games, we will be Champions mate.
Never said that he deserves to be United first choice gk, just wanted to point out why he wants to leave and what he really said in the interview.
That skied pass Scholes did to Valencia was truly amazing, I wondered what the hell he was doing!
This would be cool…
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Manchester-United-are-interested-in-Zinidene-Zidane-s-son-Enzo-article721852.html
The guys a gem, I hear…
Piru, its all PR bollocks, if he was good enough and assured of getting the no1 spot he’d stay, he isnt so he’s going nuff said really.
If we win at the Emirates…Will the rent boys give us a guard of honour?
@ Kings. I really want to win it at l’arse ground. Shut those cunts up for good regarding 2002 I know I’m being greedy but I cannot put it into words how much it would mean to me if we win it there. Be able to have a go at some cunts from back in the day.
I think Arsenal need a loss before we play them at thier place for us to win it there surely.
PIG is useless when it comes to kicking. I have no confidence in him, so imagine how our defence feels. Sorry PIG, you talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk.
Matt, he stayed for 5 years as 2nd choice GK. Isn’t that enough? I can’t see any other GK who would spend 5 years as back-up GK for such a long time in one club.
Almunia, Cudicini,
Had lehman been rightfully sent off, lady Van Persie would have been Arsenal’s goalkeeper haha lucky Arse
NotoriousRedDevil – I know excatly what you mean mate, I was there that night when they won it in 2002, it was a horrible feeling to say the least. Even though we clinched the 2009 title against them at Old Trafford, it still didn’t feel like any sort of revenge did it as only Liverpool were the only realistic title challengers that season. I only said about the next 4 in terms of guaranteeing the title, but yes, I would love to clinch it at their place. I reckon they will drop points at Spurs and Bolton before we play them, so it could happen.
@matt PIG is easily 10 times the ‘keeper almunia is #fact nuff said
That wasnt the question kiccha, fact nuff said.
portugueseprincess – Lehman’s a lucky bastard. Koscielny should have been booked for his crude challenge on Southern. If that was Vidic, they would have been up in arms, just like last week at West Ham.
@ piru
Raimond van der Gouw
Loserpool will roll over against l’arse, but I can definitely see them losing to either Spurs or Bolton, or even drawing both games. A loss or two draws for them and we’re 3 wins from the title!
Plus that means winning it at their place, the guard of honour from CSKA London and the chance to rest players for the Champions League and FA Cup finals. Bliss.
I have every finger and toe crossed!
Lee Mason gave one of those “even handed” refereeing performances in the second half that tilted the field of play in favour of TheArse. Why wasn’t Lehmann red-carded ? Why wasn’t there a penalty when Koscielny up-ended the Blackpool player ? And so. On each and every debatable decision Lee Mason gave the thumb’s up to TheArse. I suppose now that what we’ll be hearing is that in his report “if he had seen those events” he would have the decision in Blackpool’s favour.
Read it on skysports website
read what
He read that Harry Redknapp tried to sign Rio.
The comment about Kuszczak is massively unfair expecially calling him PIG. Very unethical to one of our players.
Yes, I for one, will miss him. He has been a loyal servant to the club and performed to the best of his ability when called upon to do so.
Should you leave, yes, the very best of luck Tomasz. I wish you well.
oh that one, goes on all the time, isnt it legend that howard wilkinson was enquiring after Irwin, when Fergie asked him about Eric instead.
My boy Pogba scored in the FAYC defeat to chelsea,sets up return leg very nicely.
I will agree with piru about Kuszczak. After 5 years, I think he has a right to feel that he should either play first team football or leave. Like I said yesterday, not every goalkeeper is Rai Van Der Gouw (who did spend 6 years as second choice but not at the peak of his footballing age…).
As for his passes, while it’s great to have a goalie that can pass the ball immaculately, I never felt that this is what we should judge goalkeepers on. That’s the outfield players’ job.
Few goalkeepers are as good as VDS in that department anyway. Kus has always been a reliable backup imo and did well at West Ham and yesterday. So in that sense, I think I am going to miss him as a backup goalie next season. Hopefully the new goalkeeper and Lindegaard will take over the reigns from VDS and PIG without any major problems.
It was a very professional showing yesterday i’m very proud of the lads
We’re Man United, we’ll do what we want!! Nothing as nice as a cold beer in the sun.
Swear Watch should be following Joey Barton today – he would already be up to a 6 match ban by now!
I get the same feelwing with Kuszczak as I did with Ben Foster. Both great shot stoppers, but struggle with decision making, organising the defence, collecting crosses and with the ball at their feet.
They also make claims to the press they are good enough to be number 1 at United, but then fail to walk the walk when they get a chance.
I’ve no doubt Kuszczak will be a good signing for any mid table premiership team
@Mannings
A la Tim Howard – not quite United class but a top number 1 for another team!
lads watching the youth cup game today….
even tho we lost.. it was a very good result for us.. chelsea have played their last 3 games in the youth cup at the bridge… so they were always going be more comfortable and in control… but we caused them trouble and they will struggle at O.T… we have a great chance.. specially with ravel morrison to come back in the squad.. i hope ?? and will keane getting up to match fitness as he struggled today…
paul pogba…. what a monster… will be a future star for us… but still has lots to learn.. keeps hold of the ball a little too long as he should but i guess that will be come with time and experience…
also.. just wondering.. does anyone know why andy cole’s son plays for man city? surely cole would bring him to united?? unless hes shite?
Thing is Costas a GK’s distribution is a vital component of his game, just humping the ball upfield concedes posession and invites pressure.
Hi obertanthenewstar, this is only my opinion, Citehs academy had/has a good reputation for bringing players through to the 1st team and before the Arabs arrived it may have been a good place to be but I imagine every young kid at thier place just looks around and thinks, what’s the fuckin point.
It was good win yesterday. yes the guys were lethargic, but nobody wanted to take chances and pick up injury. One person that was complete shit yesterday was Anderson. I am not buying “he just came back from injury” excuse. He has been shit for two years now, may be couple of decent performances, but that’s about it. I lost my patience with this guy. I don’t understand how people ca crucify Gibson, who is also shit, but young and free and always give Anderson break.
Every week now is more important then the previous one. Chelsea next and we can’t fuck it up. We win we have big chances to have a Final In Webley.
To PIK, Thanks for the service lad. Very best of luck to you. Wish we had used you instead of Ben Foster as back up last year. We would be on 19 looking at 20. AND THAT IS A FREEEAKIN FACT!
As to you lads moaning about i. the FA ii. the refs, iii. Le Arse… iv. Charlie Adams v. the FA
or vi. the FA.. I say FORGET EM!
We are 7 points clear with 7 to play.
The league is completely, utterly, and thoroughly IN OUR HANDS.
WE WON THE LEAGUE IN SECOND GEAR
WE ARE MANCHESTER UNITED AND WE DO WHAT WE WANT!
Ha! Scott probably you missed the fact the Nani went for glory himself and it was a stroke of luck that the ball went to Tony V
**** PIG **** of course!
Orez, he had a good 8 week spell when he last came back from injury, then he sustained this knee injury, you are wrong sir.
@Matt
That’s true. I think that Kus tries to pass the ball around the defence like Edwin does. Like you said, his problem is that when he goes for the long ball, he rarely finds a United player. But then again, Edwin doesn’t always locate United players either. Personally, I don’t look a lot into that because it’s hard to build an attacking move that way. I am usually more concerned about his composure when high balls arrive in our box.
I thought that Nani was going for said glory on the first. It was a stroke of luck that the ball went to Berbatov. It was even more clear for the second. Nani trying for a cheeky chip which failed misserably and thank the alignment of the stars that it fell, somewhat, for Valencia.
@Matt
Oh and I fully agree with you about Anderson. He had some realy good games in that 2 month period he was fit. With Fletcher’s return to form being an enigma, it’s good to have him back.
Yeah Nani’s two assists came from Nani’s own efforts being mucked up by defenders, they still count as assists though and deservedly so, you make your own luck in this game, or rather Nani makes it for you and still deserves credit.
I am loving how freely Berbatov is scoring in home games by the way. He’s really turning Old Trafford into his own happy hunting grounds. He hasn’t travelled so well, but he’s deadly on his own turf. Maybe we need to have a BEWARE OF THE BERBA sign on the gates. Maybe he’s highly territorial. Either way even when he’s been third pick he’s kept his edge. When the time comes to look at the league and the stats and ask to whom we owe the nineteenth title, Berbatov’s name will need to be mentioned. He’s been humble, he’s been professional, and he’s been devastating.
We will have a very fresh Chicharito and Rooney next tuesday!! But i would prefer to see Berbatov start, and Chico coming of the bench.. Or even the 3 of them together again!!
still some way to go, but it is approaching….just 5 games, lads.
I agree with PIG comment, I will not miss him. I wouldn`t 2 years ago too
dream comes true with Nani and Valencia on the flanks. how different the play looks like
I really don’t remember PIG making mistakes like Foster, I would have liked him and Lindegard to be given the chance to fight it out for no.1, but Fergie knows best. It’s not like Ben Foster has set the world on fire after going to Birmingham. If we sign David De Gea, it would be a big risk esp. with the money mentioned, we have no idea if he has the temperament or not to be no.1. He’s good Gk and so is PIG. But Kuz is here for 5 years, he knows the club, and he did step up last season when called. Can’t blame him for everything if we have Carrick and Fletcher in Defence. If he leaves, I wish him good luck. You can’t blame him wanting to play for Poland in Euro 2012.
Can’t understand the disdain for the PIG. Fair play to him for having some ambition. He was a good servant to the club and he really wanted to achieve all he could with us, but he didn’t quite measure up to the number one shirt. I will never complain about a player who doesn’t make it at United if they try their best. And he did. He held nothing back and has done himself great credit by his time with us. Sure, he grumbled. Why did he grumble? Because he wanted to play. Fair enough.
He’s not got anything like the distribution skills of VDS, but he’s a good stopper and pretty reliable. I wish him every success. For what it’s worth he’s better than a lot of keepers we’ve had as first choice.
Easy to forget lads, but he only looks a bit crappy at times because our number one keeper is the best in the world. Nobody is going to look that brilliant in Edwin’s shadow, and it’s a bloody big shadow.
This thing with PIG is simple, he’s not United’s No 1. He’s not the man for the job, he’s a good guy and a good keeper . Its just not him. Fair play to him, he’s stuck in there and not sulked even with these comments. Gonna be hard enough keeping the keeper we just got – his name eludes me, happy enough. SAF has some juggling to do come the end of this season
PIG talk about irony. You wanna leave cuz u can’t hold down a starting job here. FINE PLEASE GO!! I WON’T MISS YOU!!!! I don’t know what the hell is wrong with your aim. you just spray the ball to the crowd. Please go. No one will be more happy than me. you go and make a stupid statement and then the NEXT DAY you put in a sub – par performance. way to go PIG.
Scott, you hungover today or just not in a good mood? Think you’re being a little harsh on PIG. Chances are that nothing he had to say shocked anyone at the club. And he’s stuck around and played pretty well for a back up I reckon. I can’t blame him for wanting the No. 1 spot. He’s never going to get it at United granted but to take at face value selected parts of an interview rather than taking the whole thing into account isn’t really fair.
Secondly, fair enough, it wasn’t Ando’s best game we all know that but the shooting comment is a bit harsh too. He was starting to look good before the injury, then he comes back and scores two good goals for the reserves, I dunno, just think it’s more a mental issue rather than talent. He scored a few before he came to United and who can forget how he took the pen in the Champs league? Fair enough pens are different but still, think it’s fair enough for him to have a go at goal. Could understand if we were two down and Berba is clear through but that wasn’t the case.
Notorious PIG! In, Ready To Leave!
Coming to a store near you soon.
LOL @ Willie
Doghouse – BEWARE OF THE BERBA
Brilliant.
There were several journalists who wrote that we need to trim this squad down in order to improve next season (yes, they are already talking about our next season because they have come to the fact that it’s us this season).
But looking at our Chelsea and Fulham games, the big number of our squad is THE reason why we are here. Against Chelsea, Park was the harrasser. Against Fulham, Ando played that role.
And when Fletcher, a top CM in the league, is injured, we can still field Carrick and Gibbo and Scholesy and Giggs without lowering our quality too much. It goes the same for our RB position, where when Rafael is injured, O’Shea and Fabio and Valencia(!!) can be put in, again, without weakening our squad too much.
Kuszczac isn’t that bad a keeper and if he does go then I wish him the best of luck.
Got to agree with the Nani comment what a brilliant player but I also end up shouting ‘get up’ used to do it to Ronaldo as well.
Andersons passing was a little too heavy yesterday but again he’s just returned so I’m sure he’ll get back into his stride.
Got to say I was very angry about SAF Comments in the Mail calling the Fans. North and South Stands are a discrace when it comes to singing and chanting but the Stretford end and East stand aint. I thought there was a steady flow of songs and chants yesterday and the lone Fan in North East lower Quadrent who sings claps and chants throughout is a Legend.
Also SAF Doesn’t have Wanker stewards constantly on his back.
Tell ya what, I wouldn’t want to face Nani and Valencia in this form. Makes a huge difference to any team, when you’ve got genuine width in the side.
I think Ando has the talent to be an elite midfielder; sadly….he just can’t shoot!
Against Chelsea i play 4-3-3
VDS
Rafael Vidic Rio Evra
Carrick Giggs Ando (if he shits the bed, bring in Scholes)
Valencia Roon Nani
cant leave Nani out
Anyone else see that UTD “legend” Peter Schmeichel is now quoted as saying that WayneBoy should go to Real Madrid ? This is the same “legend” that decided to quit TheLads and finish his career at ManShitty.
Dannysoya. Bit harsh pal. Truth is who ever come is his kicking is gonna look shit. NOBODY can distribute the ball like edwin. Has kuskack EVER really let us down? No he hasn’t.
Also those slagging anderson did you not see his pass out to the wing and run into the box to create the first goal? Stop fucking moaning.
Denton. Hello mate. Peter scheimcel annoys me more everyime he opens his mouth. Great keeper for us as we all know but turned into a bit of a nob.
For all the cunts calling Tomasz ‘PIG’: where is your respect for a United player? Even if he is not of a standard to be out number 1 goalie, he is still a decent human being. He doesn’t deserve to be called that.
A lot of the so-called fans posting here are idiots. They would turn a blind eye to any sin a player commits if he happens to be a great player. But any average player is subjected to misguided insults, for no other reason than he is average.
Examples: Gibson, O’Shea, Bebe, Obertan, Evans. All great lads, but somehow the cunts on this site feel they have the right to call them any name, mock them, insult them. Why not? They’re crap apparently.
Well, these ‘crap’ players, play for United and you don’t. Thankfully not, because if you did, you would be insulted even worse on this site.
haha Onside.. you have to ask what PIG means first before calling others cunts because that makes you yourself a cunt.
Onside. Completely agree with some of the bile written on here about our lads BUT please refrain from calling them cunts. PIG stands for Pole in goal. Hardly a fucking insult is it? More to do with the fact most can’t spell his surname. Myself included. Chill the fuck out.
@Onside…PIG stands for Polish international goalkeeper….
Alright. I have to apologize if that is what is meant by PIG. But it still seems insulting. Surely there is another abbreviation that can me used, such as TK, for instance.
In all fairness to PIG, I don’t think anyone associated with United ever thought he would make it as a first-choice keepere here. He just doesn’t have those qualities I am afriad. If he was made number 1, then the shitstorm that hit us after Schmeichel’s departure would’ve happened again. Knowing Sir Alex, I am sure he doesn’t repeat the same mistake twice.
There was no way PIG was ever good enough to replace VDS. Which keeper currently available in world football is good enough is the question and there are very few. Lindergaard looks good but is definitely not in a position to take over the No. 1 jersey.
I think the best choice would be Shay Given. He is still playing for the poison but given how highly Joe Hart’s rated, I think Given would be a great choice for a transitional period until a youngster is experienced enough to take over our No.1. Mr. Balague is convinced a deal is agreed between United and Atletico for De Gea, but I am not so sure. A 20-year old GK however good enough he may be, getting No. 1 is a scary proposition for me because experience is the most important aspect for goalies. Also, I’ve been a fan of Given for long given how under-appreciated he has been and like VDS (he would’ve not won anything with Fulham), he may finally get some glory in his twilight years.
Apart from that discussion, another nice summary. I disagree with only Nani as player of season. I feel centrebacks are under-appreciated already, so my POTS would be Vidic. Also, I think we have one hand on the title. I don’t see us losing 4 points in 5 games. Not counting the Arsenal game since if it comes a situation, I think a draw at the Emirates would be enough. A win would be awesome to land the title though. We’ll see, but I find it really hard to imagine United of all people letting this advantage slip in April. We’re not Arensal, are we?
@onside at first, i was like you, suprised by people calling him PIG. haha. but we just have to accept it. PIG is not an insulting word to some others.
I actually feel bad for Kuzcak. He has never let us down unlike Foster, and even though he has cribbed a bit at times, he has never bad mouthed the club. Very decent goalie in my opinion, the flying save he made against Gudjonson (spelling?) on Saturday was top class. He hasnt got the ball distribution skills of VDS, but then nobody has. I for one, totally understand him leaving and wish him good luck.
@Jeet agree with you 100%. Reaction, first class. Distribution, could do A LOT better.
Nani and Berbatov deserve particular praise for their performance.
NANI – According to certain quarters of the Media (including Paul Wilson and Sky’s Match Report) Nani was a greedy bastard against Fulham who didn’t intend on setting up either goal. Apparently we were lucky the ball landed at Berb’s feet because Nani in fact TOOK A SHOT himself. Utter Bollocks Mr Wilson. After turning 3 players, the ball back from Ando bounced up from Nani’s left foot awkwardly, that much is true. But you can see his next move was to plant the ball into Berbatov’s path with his right, but he swung at thin air instead because the ball bounced up. Luckily it hit his right knee and fell straight into Berbatov’s path, but replays show that was Nani’s intention all along, his head was up trying to find Berb anyway. Funny “shot” considering Nani was swinging AWAY from goal towards his LEFT.
For our second goal, the Media again reckon Nani was going for goal himself, but again its Utter Bollocks. Replays show the ball was heading straight for Valencia AND the goal. Valencia had to check his run after the Fulham lad got a head to it, but his run into the box after Ando’s pass to Nani, and Nani’s rounding of the keeper were all too much Quality for Fulham. Valencia was always going to get a head to it, and thanks to Nani, even if Antonio missed it would have still crossed the line. Thats a Quality assist if ever you saw one. ABU Media will say anything to justify NOT rewarding the best player in the League this season. He fully deserves both assists despite what the Media says.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/apr/09/manchester-united-fulham-premier-league
http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3284900,00.html
BERBATOV – Looking sharp as ever. Very decent finish from a tight angle, and excellent link up with Nani and Ando for the goal. Brilliant play out wide to put the ball on a plate for Ando too, he’s always had that in his locker. Can’t put a foot wrong this season. Class. Not even mentioned for the PFA. Also, Anderson and Evra deserve a mention for their delivery for the goals. Ando sent that beautiful one time ball to Berbatov for the first, and Evra sent Nani on his run past the Keeper for the second. Thats two classy defence splitting passes from deep and great wideplay – I think we look in excellent shape for tomorrow.
Chelsea game now guys, upwards and onwards!
Here’s a piece on top 5 European nights at OT :
http://www.thehardtackle.com/index.php/high-five-european-nights-at-old-trafford/#
Kuszczak is a good goalie to have. He rarely disappoints.
I won’t shed any tears over Kuz. A good keeper, but never in any danger of being great.
http://www.fivecantonas.com/evening-manchester-united-fulham/
I’m sure we’ll do far, far better in the summer.
i felt anderson was really good, but he’s shooting is beyond a joke now…
as for scholes – i felt as if he played with half the strenght the enitre match..didn’t sweat himself at all…he played carrick-a-like, kept it tidy and passed it mostly backwards
Kuszcak is Jim Leighton Mk2 Heart In Mouth Stuff And Kicking is Shocking….
@ FletchTHEMAN & Doghouse
I thought the same too, about nani going for glory for the first goal.. but then i saw the replay in the highlights.. he does pass it to berba.. that made me all teary eyed :’)
Balaji @ 7: 27: ” Mr. Balague is convinced a deal is agreed between United and Atletico for De Gea, but I am not so sure. A 20-year old GK however good enough he may be, getting No. 1 is a scary proposition for me because experience is the most important aspect for goalies.”
That would be great – “if you’re good enough then you’re old enough” has been a watchword at OT during SAF’s tenure.
I think that whoever is the choice will have been thoroughly scouted – a while ago SAF went to watch De Gea against Valencia in a La Liga match before the CL. And, you have to believe that De Gea has been watched frequently – hopefully, by the same scouts that urged SAF to sign Chris Smalling and Chicharito !
CROoney @ 12:20: “as for scholes – i felt as if he played with half the strenght the enitre match..didn’t sweat himself at all”
Yeah, but… He wasn’t hassled or harried so he could play “in his rocking chair”. The real issue for the GingerNinja is that he’s losing game-speed and when he’s hassled and harried, he’s beginning to make uncharacteristic mistakes. And, I think he knows that. So, I’d be surprised if SAF chose him for Tuesday’s starting team and even more surprised if Paul Scholes – legend, in the real sense of the word – doesn’t join Edwin on the way out (AT THE TOP) at the end of this season.
@denton – i agree, but my point is that his performance was nothing to brague about…because scott the red mentioned his brilliant passing … he played okay, nothing to talk about though
CROoney @ 13:15: “my point is that his performance was nothing to brague about…because scott the red mentioned his brilliant passing ”
OK but Scott isn’t right ALL the time; just most of the time. From what I recall of Saturday’s match, Paul Scholes made one fan-fucking-tastic pass but was otherwise pretty invisible. The legendary GingerNinja is going downhill; if he’s as honest with himself as RedNev then I can’t see that he can believe that he can continue at the top, top level and, equally, I don’t believe that he would settle for second-best.
@denton – yeah…but the fact that he can play with 50 % strenght and still be able to do a carrick-a-like performance and get the job done says enough about his class…
i mean he can play for at least 3-4 more years in a lesser EPL club if he wants to…he just has to keep it simple… lol paul scholes on his 50 % is still better than all the barrys, milners and jenases