Comments on: VIDEO: Rooney, Vidic and Valencia’s Goals Against Wolves

By: sanj

sanj — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:10:53 +0000

I hate getting involved in the Berbatov debates, but it seems as though he is always the scapegoat. I think he is a fantastic player and I love watching him play- but I also understand the fans who think he needs to contribute more- he definitely does. But is his supposed lack of contribution merely his fault? I don’t think so. Our play in the final third needs to improve. Berbatov will be able to contribute, he just needs the opportunity! Rooney had a wide open chance that he spurned in the early minutes of the match, but no one mentions that. Berba provides a magical assist yet is still criticised. To me, it seems like people have already made up their mind about Berbatov and always single him out.

By: manchuchu

manchuchu — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:59:14 +0000

One thing’s for sure.

The hair pulling percentage definitely went up this season.

By: Corea

Corea — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:23:40 +0000

“I don’t need the approval of a person who never played on the football field and then tries to be a specialist.”

By: Corea

Corea — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:11:03 +0000

I love Berba. And sill think the lack of goals is mainly because Fergie hasn’t figured out the best way to play him.
That’s what i think about the whole situation. Without him i wouldn’t have been that eager to watch the team play before the games.

By: Scott the Red

Scott the Red — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:49:15 +0000

Isaidso – I’ve read plenty of comments over the years from the likes of Giggs, Beckham, Neville etc. talking about the ear bashings they got from more experienced players when they made mistakes as kids.

I’m not saying that Berbatov should rant and rave every match over every little mistake, but if someone fucks up, why shouldn’t they be told about it? Equally, I’ve seen Berbatov give credit to other players when they’ve created his goals and be as happy as the scorer when he’s celebrated with them. That’s more than what some of our players, past and present, can manage.

By: Park's Dog's Dinner

Park's Dog's Dinner — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:07:59 +0000

There is a clear difference between critisism & bashing

@ Isaidso, you haven’t got my point at all, and I don’t think you are privy to the constant berba-bashing I, Scott and most others have witnessed from Spencer. As much of a big fan as he may be, I just feel we are being too harsh on the guy. Almost as if he promised us a goal for every pound we paid (he didn’t)

He is his own worst critic. Is that a bad thing? and should we take those words as ammo to gun him down at every opportunity?

and TBH for you to feel this disenfranchised by my furious(lol) rant tells a lot. You may just be blindly jumping to spencer’s defence (and I re-itterate my rant was not entirely directed at him, just his often off-topic berba-bashing…)

but I definately know I ain’t seen your name here before a month ago so ain’t gonna get into this as you may not have seen the full picture on this subject of people like Tufty, Manutdchump 2009, the Keano fake…. they all come here to have a pop & it’s pitiful. You never know who’s who on these things anymore Isaidso ;O)

Spencer, I’m sorry to include you in that bracket, but I hope Berba proves you wrong one day & you come on here to admit it! = P

@ Stretford Ender, Scott & Rooninho, spot on.

@ Denton, I dunno if SAF pays attention to player numbers anymore!! Our No.9 is a playmaking Forward and our No.7 is a ‘second string’ striker!?
But definately DO agree Berba needs a run of games chained to the front.

By: Xyth

Xyth — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:13:02 +0000

I do not think anyone can doubt the talents of Berba or any other player for that matter. Some are more skilful than others, but all talented otherwise they would not be wearing the red jersey. It is just as a team they are not hitting the heights that we expect from Manchester United. Something is definitely missing. We need to find our cutting edge sooner rather than later, if want to continue wining. Maybe we need another player like we needed Cantona all those years ago, who could make the team click. Yes we have a lot of injuries this season, but whoever gets to play, even if out of position, should be able to do well. We are the best team in the world, and our players’ ability and versatility should reflect this.

Last night I was very disappointed with our performance and casualness. We should be able to win with a greater margin even if Wolves had played their first team let alone reserves. When I saw their team sheet I expected we were going top of the table.

Nevertheless, I am still optimist that soon (hopefully this Saturday) we will kick start our season and start winning in style. I truly believe that Chelsea, like Looserpool last year, will regret not making the most of our current situation, when we dropped at least 8 points (Burnley, Sunderland, Villa) more than one would have thought.

By: Datnana

Datnana — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:56:57 +0000

Seriously our game yesterday was not ‘united’ standard. It was bad. Maybe SAF asked them to play it soft and safe ‘cos of the crowded matches, else… that was poor.

By: TheRadLegion

TheRadLegion — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:54:41 +0000

Resistance is futile, and Mick knew that that’s why he made 10 changes to his team.

By: Isaidso

Isaidso — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:53:12 +0000

Stretfordender – LOL, I get where you are coming from now, and your explanation helped me understand your post better! Viva, Viva, Man United eh – Man Utd reds til we die.