For the past few years, picking the Manchester United player of the year has been a fairly easy job. The star man usually easily stood out. Whilst we could always commend the team effort, there was one player who was the obvious choice.
Ahead of the awards last night, you had no idea who was going to win. We put a poll up on RoM which weighed up the pros and cons of a handful of selections.
Nemanja Vidic ran away with it, with Van der Sar second and Chicharito third. Vida has been our most consistent player this season, playing at around an 8/10 for most of the season. Van der Sar had sentimentality on his side, but that shouldn’t take away from the fact he’s had yet another great season for the club. The one blip was that drop against West Brom in the only home game we dropped points. Not too shabby for a whole season. When you compare that with how many match winning saves he’s made, from positions and against shots you never could have expected it, it’s hard to argue he wouldn’t have been a worthy winner.
However, I don’t think I could be happier with the winners of the players awards this year.
Chicharito didn’t get in to the starting team until later on in the season, so it makes sense that he is more at the forefront of the fans’ minds, given his recent success. He has scored some hugely important goals and has had the best début season from a United striker since Ruud van Nistelrooy. When you consider Ruud was an established striker in Holland, scoring 62 goals in 67 league games for PSV, winning two league titles in three years, it makes young Javier’s season all the more impressive.
When you look at his season, the longest he went playing without scoring a goal was four games. Looking at the last five games where he scored, there was the opener against Chelsea in a 2-1 win, the winner against Everton, the opening goal against Chelsea in the Champions League, a goal in our 4-2 come back against West Ham, and both goals in our 2-1 win over Marseille. In his last three months of the season, he has scored 7 goals in 15 appearances, 12 of those were starts.
It’s not just what he adds to the team though. The lad is just fucking adorable. Whether you’re prepared to admit the man crush or not, that kid is just so damn likeable. He celebrates like he’s scored in a cup final with every goal and is so humble. Every time he is praised in an interview, he quickly deflects that to his team mates, and reiterates time and again that the most important thing is the team winning. In a day and age when it’s so easy to be cynical, when even your biggest heroes let you down, he’s like a breath of fresh air. I realise that sounds corny and maybe I come across a bit infatuated but I love this kid. He has all the makings of a United legend and it seems like the majority of our fan base agree!
Nani wasn’t one of the players reds were talking about over the past couple of weeks, but we were united in our outrage of him missing out on the PFA and FWA nominations a few months earlier. Why? Because he was far and away the most effective player in the league. You could prove this with stats, looking at how many goals he had scored and assisted, which put him head and shoulders above the likes of Bale and Nas-er-i. In 32 league games now, he has 18 assists and 9 goals. That is phenomenal. When Wayne Rooney was handing in his transfer request and playing badly for the first half of the season, Nani was our creative outlet, who lead the line and the carried the team through difficult patches.
Week after week in my match reactions he was one of the first players I spoke about, thanks to his brilliant contribution. I don’t think he’s ever going to be that popular amongst our fans. He’s a soft arse and that is irritating. But that doesn’t change that he’s one of the most crucial elements in us winning the title this season. When Chelsea imploded following the sacking of Ray Wilkins, it was vital we took advantage, and we did, with a massive thanks to him.
After being great for so long, Nani melted at Anfield. He assisted their second goal then got his shin ripped open by that scouse cunt and when he came back in to the team, Park and Valencia had returned. Tony can’t play on the left, meaning Nani gets shifted out there, despite him being so much better on the right. Then Park gets chosen ahead of him for the big games because of his incredible work rate and ability to step up to defensive duties. All these factors combined have seen Nani’s form on the decline, with him looking more selfish in games, so desperate to do something magical in one of the limited appearances he has, his confidence taking a knock at being left out of the team, as well as being on his less favoured side of the park.
But to be up there, making such a massive contribution from August to February, has to be recognised and applauded. The fact that his team mates voted for him, without him being the most popular man in the dressing room and being left out of the team for the past couple of months, speaks volumes. This is a team of winners and Nani was singled out for their praise. As happy as that makes me for Nani, it’s also nice to see such sensible voting from our players.
“I voted for Nani,” said Fletcher. “Earlier on in the season when people have mentioned about our form not being there Nani was winning us games and was a constant threat, either creating or scoring goals. Later on in the season other players took over and found a bit of form, but up until well into January and February Nani was the real inspiration. I had to give it him for that.”
This season, we’re more of a team than I can remember. After being told repeatedly by the media that they are the worst United side in years, they’ve clubbed together, grafted, and shown as much fight and passion as any of our previous sides.
That said, someone had to be chosen for the awards, and I’m very pleased it was these two. Whilst Vidic was arguably more worthy, he doesn’t need some club award. He’s had it before and I can’t imagine it made much of a difference to his game. I think Chicharito and Nani will love to feel appreciated by the fans and team mates though, so I’m chuffed to bits for them both.
Well done lads!
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Mr Chico
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Chuffed for Nani!
Chicha’s attitude is simply adorable.
How I wish Nani had such temperament, attitude and drive.
@Adi- but thats what makes Nani who he is right? Hes been quite superb this season that way.
Congrats to Chicharito – Thoroughly deserved and he is so modest that it will only have a positive impact on him for next season.
Like the man once said ” You ain`t seen nothin` yet”
Personally, I think Smalling had a MASSIVE first season and is showing signs of being something a bit special already.
adi
not everyone have everything we would like to see in them
on topic
the one player I was looking up to for majority of the season in the final third of the pitch is nani and I felt really bad that he wasn’t being appreciated and is not getting his due share of credit from the fans after we won the 19, just when I was thinking that his confidence has gone down in the last few games, being awarded by his team mates would push up his confidence a lot and it would surely bring out his best for the next season
Would like to take back the ‘drive’ word from my comment above. Nani has the drive and he does try and come up with his best possible game. But the problem, if I can say so, is that he seems to be under too much pressure. May be the comparisons with Ronaldo have played a part in adding to this. Gaffer needs to put his arm around Nani’s shoulder and tell him this, “Son, you don’t have to prove anything to anyone out there. Forget about your place in the starting eleven or shining in big games. Just concentrate on the game and do what’s best for the team and the rest will fall in place.”
Just love the sight of seeing Nani and Berba smiling in a game. These guys take so much stick that you just pray for them to be happy and enjoy the game.
I think Chicharito and Nani will love to feel appreciated by the fans and team mates though, so I’m chuffed to bits for them both.
Brilliant, Scott. That line sums up why this award is most important to these guys. VDS and Vidic are mature people and don’t want awards showered on them. They know who they are. Likewise for most of our other players. But Nani is one of those people who is so similar to Ronaldo in that if he doesn’t feel appreciated, he doesn’t feel wanted and his performance drops considerably which is not a trait you would associate with a United player. So, given that the players have shown how much he is appreciated, he will really feel nice with himself.
I am going to be dead honest with you guys and say that I never have (and possibly never will) liked Nani as a character. But, then again, when Ronaldo was winning World Footballer of the Year, even then I did not like Ronaldo as a character. They are amazing atheletes and arguably the most important creative force in their respective teams, but their antics, selfishness, lack of team ethics and histrionics are so cringe-worthy that any respect built up for them is obviously lost.
Having said that, Nani, along with Berbatov, is arguably the single most important reason why we have a 19th to celebrate. They carried the team when Rooney was banging prostitutes and showing us the biggest middle finger somebody has ever showed at us. Them, along with the usual suspects like VDS, Vidic and Evra were most important in our unbeaten run till February.
Chicha, on the other hand, highlight everything you want in a footballer. He is almost like any of us in the sense he is just a everyday boy-next-door. There you are minding your own business when suddenly you are thrust into the greatest club in football and asked to do a job. And he does it being the same everyday boy-next-door he was before he became famous. (Harry Potter anyone?
)
That is why he is the most-loved character at United now. And that is also one of those reasons why I think that as long as he is happy, handsomely rewarded with cash and we keep winning trophies, I don’t see him going anywhere. He comes from strong family values; he has a great family backing him who know the value of being at our club; he is highly religious; he is really humble and, most importantly, is a kick-ass striker.
Chicharito and Manchester United are a match made in heaven.
we’ll have the new ronaldo in nani next season…he will be by far the best player in the league…just watch
guliem balague says city have bid 100 million plus tevez and adebayor for ronaldo
On nani
everyone keep on saying that he lost his form after THAT injury but I just want to point out that, he won us the fulham game almost on his own and that game came after the injury
the thing is I attribute his loss of form more to the lack of consistent match time and him trying to hard after being left out in favour of Tony V and park
City deny Ronaldo link (from Soccernet):
City officials have now confirmed that Ronaldo is not a transfer target this summer, claiming the speculation is pure ‘mischief-making’.
“Speculation linking the club with Ronaldo is ill-informed and unfounded and nothing other than mischief-making,” senior officials told Sky Sports.
“Whilst there is no doubt that Ronaldo is one of the world’s greatest players, he is not on the club’s list of transfer targets.”
Before manager Roberto Mancini can think about who he wants to bring in, he must resolve issues around players no longer thought to be required.
Wayne Bridge and Craig Bellamy are both certain to return after West Ham and Cardiff were both condemned to play in the Championship next season, while it is also expected Emmanuel Adebayor will not have his stay at Real extended.
off topic- coppack has tweeted that berba will start vs blackpool. reckon him and owen might start together? no mention of him. probably the Ginger legends last competitive match at OT….
the backstabbing troll like thing want to leave massive club shitty … hahahahaha
http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6941228,00.html
so glad we didn’t sign him and held on to berba. lots of people complained back then but loyalty and love for the club still matter..imagine how tevez would have behaved had chicho kept him out of the team.
a lesson for all us united fans – never ever doubt the big man’s judgement
@ adi
thanks mate i dont want that happen i hate shitty and i love ronny
by the wat the argie troll wants to leave shitty
BREAKING NEWS
sir alex says he has encouraged scholes to play another year and that it will be decided at the end of sea son
this is the link to the award nights.
chica is so humble and greatfull that he is grace to play in such a team with such great mates. i love that boy to bits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjRKY-PZr3o
Adi – as much as I agree with your comment you wouldn’t say the same about Ronaldo would you?
Ronnie was as cocky and unsporting as the rest of them but that was part of his majestic game!
Hernandez is my favourite at the moment and if this seasons antics are anything to go by then next season could be special for the lad.
I still can’t work out what Fergie is going to do with Berbatov, will he get rid, will he replace him with a top signing?
@Jellybean,
Here is what I think (and fear). The media-shy Ginger-ninja is at it again. He is just waiting for the season to get over to announce his retirement. If he does that now, the world (at least Utd fans) will shower him with all the adulation (fully-deserved, of course). But Scholes being Scholes, just wants to drive away back to his home after his last day at work.
Otherwise, he would have definitely signed on by now – it’s 3rd week of May and he knows whatever he needs to know about his game and fitness. The planned testimonial match (August, I believe) will be his last memory as a player. :tears:
gulian balague knows shit…
as for chicharito – i hope he doesn’t suffer the second season syndrome the next season
Not sure if I’m happy about Scholes apparently signing on for another year. I hope this doesn’t mean that we will no longer pursue a signing in central midfield (I’m assuming one of the three planned signings is a central midfielder) as we are still short in that area, particularly since Scholes’ best form comes in the first few months of the season, and he tends to tail off after then (understandably so, given his age!).
UNITED ARE UNFURLING A MASSIVE BANNER OUTSIDE THE STADIUM AS I TYPE !
A GIGANTIC – “19″ It is HUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
What a fantastic debut season from Chicha. He will cap it by scoring in the European Cup Final. I fucking love him. Nani has been majestic this seaon, always rated him and he has shown this season what an important player he has been for us. I think that Liverpool game has dented his confidence a bit, but he will be back. Well done lads.
There are usually 1/2 dozen players in a successful season that could get the awards. Van Der Sar, Vidic, Giggs, Nani and Chicharito. Even Rooney, Berbatov or Valencia.
But I think you do have to hand it to Nani and Hernandez because unlike the other players who all maintained their level, those two improved and because key players in a way that could not have been expected. Nani 18 months ago with his display vs Arsenal at the emirates started a long run of exceptional form. Hernandez broke into the team later this season.
What we have to remember about Nani is that he is not trying to score 50 goals in a season like Ronaldo or Messi. Which in a way makes his 9 goals and 18 assists very valuable because- much as tap ins are useful- Nani doesn’t hunt for them. The goals and assists he gives us are from more unlikely situations. Which is handy, because it is not every time you can get to the goal line to pull back the ball for a simple assist.
And the other reason Nani doesn’t need to score like Messi or Ronaldo is because Hernandez is the expert when it comes to runs and finishing.
People will say that this is the worst united side but I would clarify my view that this is only the worst united side to reach a european cup final. And I would further clarify that it is not the team which is bad, it is not the squad which is bad but rather we maybe lack one or two exceptional players.
Yet, we retain a formidable back five- when fit- the only player making me nervous at times is actually Evra. The midfield has very functional players. No one would say Park is ‘worldclass’ yet is he not the most energectic player? Is he not the player who hassles and tackles opponents better than any other? Does he or does he not seem to crop up with vital goals in big games? Not worldclass but functional.
Finally the combination of players in attack who all play a different role. Rooney comes deep, Hernandez poaches and Nani plays the wing. I still think 2008 was best but one flaw existed and that was that Tevez, Rooney and Ronaldo all wanted to play the same position in 4-5-1, 4-3-3.
Lastly, on that note, if we play anything other than 4-4-1-1 in the Final I will be bemused because that is what suits our players best even though there must be a temptation to flood the midfield.
I have read at many news sources that Madrid want to sell Ronaldo for 150m and City seem interested! Would hate to see him there. But looking at that price tag, I think only City would be mad enough to buy him for that price. Seems he has had a rift with Jose!
On topic – Spot on Scott! Really happy with the awards! Though I would have liked it if VDS got some award! Atleast a Lifetime Achievement Award
I get such a massive buzz when I see Chicharito’s name in the starting XI, it’s just so natural to feel like this.
Guess it comes from how humble he is and the fact that every goal he scores send both him and the fans absolutely mental.
Great news about Scholesey.
Great post Scott. Yeah I certainly have a man crush on him. As for Nani chuffed for him. He is a proper quiet down to earth lad. People have an image that he is brash and arrogant. He isnt, he is humble.
Awesome stuff scott!
@king eric
fab news about scholes he should stay
Best news in a week, fucking Ginger Prince staying on……Thanks for the heads up King Eric
Nani is under appreciated by some United fans. I remember his performance against City at OT. He played them on his own at times. The first half of the season, when Rooney was fucking around with transfer requests, It was Berbatov and Nani, that was our constant outlet for goals and assists. Nani did run out of steam towards the end, but I’ll remember his contribution and the Berbs as well. Hernandez has been a real bonus for us. Plays with a smile on his face, but more importantly, he loves playing for United.
AHAHA – Tevez confirms he wants to leave City!!! Sign him up!! LOL!!
Willie
And you support United with a smile on your face buddy….
Mahesh ?
U been reading the Daily Star son?
@ Sachu..
thanks a ton for such a great news..
my scholesy is staying..
who doesnt want tosee him bossing the park? rivals..ha ha..
the god will play one more season..hope so..
i m sure he will be used limited and important factors is GIBBO nad TOM have got one more year to look up to the best englidh midfielder of our generation..
come on PS18, one more scorcher and catalan cunts will be buried..
get ready guys, get ready for a fucking vintage UTD performance..bring on the diving queens..
MUFC 19 TIMES!!
Well I still would have gone for Edwin or Vidic. But congrats on these two.
Anyway, Fergie confirmed that Edwin, Evra, Ando, Scholes, FLetcher and Berba will start on Sunday. Sounds like a strong team to me.
If the season had gone backwards Berbatov would have won.
Costas
The FA will probably fine us for fielding a weak side
@ sandeep
you are welcome mate
if scholesy doesnt retire we have an even greatersquad next season
25 will include
GKS DE GEA amos lindergaard
defence rio vida evra oshea evans smalling
midfield nani valecia scholes gibson carrick fletcher hargreves anderson cleveley park giggs
attack rooney hernandez berbatov
we have on ly 23 players likes of rafael fabio and welbeck are still under 21 and need not be included in squad also i believe obertan wes and owen will go and hargo will get 1 year deal i also think douf and kiko could go on loan or be sold so that means we can still sign 2 more players other than a goal keeper who are above 21 from the season after next season th da silva twins and welbeck willbe over 21 and need to included in squad so scholes giggs and one more will have to go
so MY POINT IS WE CAN SIGN TWO BIG PLAYERS OTHER THAN A GK SO AS FERGIE SAID 3 WILL BE THE NO OF SIGNINGS
Great news that Berba is starting this weekend. He absolutely has to get a goal. No way Tevez should win the Boot, not with all the PKs. I would love for Berba to walk away with this one trophy for his selfless attitude this season.
@ costas
mate pls pray that vds doesnt get injured
if he does then all hell is going to break loose in wmbley
for me nani not getting many games late on will be a test of his character i’m wondering if transfer rumors will start or if he’s totally commited to the club.chicharito has been positive in everyway what this lad has achieved 1st season moving to the worlds biggest club is beyond words really,alot of top players have buckled under the pressure or has taken some time to settle in this kid has thrived on it and as str pointed out such a down to earth nice kid on top of his ability.
Gotta say if city have bid 150mill for ronaldo real would sell in a second it would be all about if ronnie would go for 300k a week an interesting test of his character.
how much of a mental case is tevez,i’m staying,i’m going,i’m sataying,i’m going.i just think alot of it is to bring attention to himself,he’s so insecure needs people chasing after him and telling him how great he is.he’s a very very sad pathetic little man who needs mental help.
i doubt the exit of Owen..he will stay..
any one for sell wazza and buy hulk?
with SAF, everything is possible, especially with the one who questions club’s integrity and start acting bigger than club..
if brown is leaving, i will not suprised if he is tied up in a deal of Modric, if at all we are really chasing him..
but this time, expect some bigger names to come to old trafford, the champions of england and the champions of europe
@Cedars
Bring it. They didn’t do that when we beat Hull did they? And they are morons. They don’t realize that a first team player won’t give it his all this Sunday because they will be saving themselves for Barcelona. The likes of Fletcher, Ando and Berba will be more determined to prove themselves.
@sachu
That would be disastrous. I hope that doesn’t happen. I suspect that Edwin won’t play the 90 anyway.
Adi – Hhhmm. You may be on the money with your post earlier about Scholesey not retiring mate. Like you say there would be too much attention on him for his own liking on Sunday if it was announced it would be he last game at home.
@costas
as i said pray because blackpool are going to give it everything in tackles and if vds gets injured then everyone here knows who will keep that wont be a pleasant experience
only news i can find on scholesey is sir alex hope he plays another year nothing about him staying.
@ Sachu..
dont worry, the god will never block the flying dutchman, especially when he is scripted to wear the UCL medal come 28th may..
nothing will go wrong with us, i m never so confident before a UCL final..
its gonna be our year again..yeah it is!!
@wayne
Yeah, it’s not a certainity yet. I’ll wait to hear from Paul himself.
I think the real point is that this year, even more so than in any other year that I can remember, this truly has been a total team effort — no, scratch that, not a team effort, but a squad effort. Sure, some have played their role more than others. And sure, one or two have been a bit ordinary here and there. But have we ever seen a squad that can play so many different formations, so many different tactical permutations, and not only do them well, but do them with the United spirit? And I don’t mean any other squad at United — but anywhere.
And one of the things that’s most impressive about that is the way so many players — some of whom might ordinarily feel they have a “right” to a first team place — have been prepared to sit on the bench without complaint — The Berb, Nani, Park, others. Absolutely wonderful.
Now for the final challenge…
DarrenFletcherinho (“football genius”): “I voted for Nani. Earlier on in the season when people have mentioned about our form not being there Nani was winning us games and was a constant threat, either creating or scoring goals. Later on in the season other players took over and found a bit of form, but up until well into January and February Nani was the real inspiration. I had to give it him for that.”
His body might still be weak from that virus but his mind is really strong.
He’s Chicharito,
He’s Chicharito-o-oh
Plays for United
But from Mexico.
The boy is a fucking revelation on and off the pitch, so very much like Ole when he talks to camera- he is just so fucking chuffed to playing for us- I knew SAF had an eye for a player but fuck me running didn’t he do well…
Nani? Exactly right, never gonna win a popularity contest but fuck me when the boys on song and cuts inside the full back you expect the net to bulge (which is remarkable considering how selfish he’s been in the past although last season v the Gooners was the turning point to the level of success he had this season)
All we need now to make us complete…. is a modern day Russell Beardsmore….ha! If for nothing more than the New Years day volley against the Scousers circa 1989. Tidy.
I`m so happy about the point, that Chicharito won an award.
Reading different sources it seems like no United player voted for Chicharito……
So great he received the award by United fans.
@ ClaytonBlackmoresTan – Nice post, even better moniker!
May i add, the boss should be praised for the way he handles chicharito in terms of his media appearance, interview etc. by doing that, chicharito does not have to feel the enourmous pressure being put on his shoulder and of course the boss is always right and we reap the rewards handsomely
That Chica is absolutely brilliant what a impact for a first season, a with the bargain we got him for you have to tip your hat to Sir Alex and is scouting network. I’ve to admit i’m not a berba fan but would be totally biased to not acknowledge is great contribution to the first half of the season and his temperament throughout.
But to me and i’m not being biased but NANI has to be the man his performances has been sparkling the whole campaign and yes he as had a little dip for a couple weeks, but we all have to remember that the spectacular form that he’s playing at didn’t start this season but was from jan 2010, so he as been brilliant for a long time but this season he as really stepped up a notch this campaign with all those assist, but most astonishing is all those goals he scored with is left foot which is weird because he prefers to play on the right side and when he’s on the left he doesn’t seem to but in the ball as well as on the right so because of that i think there’s still a lot of room for improvement.
Why the moniker “Ibrahim Affelay” out of interest?
err..my favourite player in Football Manager?
@SBTD-
Nice one mate- it’s funny, the whole time I was typing about the Little Pea I had a vision of him slow-mo beating his chest after raping the Rent Boys early doors- maybe he’d seen your superb moniker too;
Pea Bangs the Drum.
Take it easy fella ;o)
Fair enough mate!!
I feel slanted
@willie … “The first half of the season, when Rooney was fucking around with transfer requests, It was Berbatov and Nani, that was our constant outlet for goals and assists.” Absolutely right. How easily some people forget, eh?
good article but im disappointed to see it sponsored by a touting website
I Admit It
I Do Have A Man Crash On Chico
Its similar to how a teenage girl loves Justin Timberlake (United fan
)
The Boy is beautiful physically & Footballistically & Emotionally…
.its difficult not To get attached to players (rooney,ronaldo, becks, tevez aswell)
But Hopefully The boy does Nothing wrong & has a great career with us.
While Im at it I might Aswell Admit my other Man crushes;
Edwin – (the name, the ability, the accent, so cool & collected, doesnt seemed phased by anything)
)
Rio & Vida – (strong real men, reminds me of myself)
The Twins – ( two little cute teddy bears that women love, my special lady wants both to cuddle like kids
Scholes & Giggs – Ginger prince & giggs curly locks, beautiful human being, As time passes Love grows
Valencia – similar reason to rio&vidas
Berba – The Man is Oozes Class, looks like a italian gangster
Carrick – I like him for some reason I’ve always defended him
Wes Brown – Another Ginger Prince
No Homo
Whats with the font?
If the ginger prince stays on i still feel our main signing will be a creative midfielder
really do think a schneider or modric will be the main target in the summer
dont think the focus will change weather scholesy stays or sadly decides to call it a day
weve started silly season early boys with all this transfer talk we need to save it for the barren summer months!
i feel italic
I just want to say that puts a smile on my face when I see him play.
And it’s a very mature guy, a great example for the kids in my country. WE LOVE YOU JAVIER!!
StatesideAussie – Cheers mate. And true. I’m feeling sea sick with the slant posts lol.
well, now Vidic got the player of the year award from Premier League. So we’re all even and happy. I cannot be more agreed with the two award for Nani and Chicharito. I think this award compensated for Nani because he supposed to get what Bale had got. Though, I do think he dropped form after Anfield incident though. That was one of the reason. The second, I think, has something to deal with Nani’s claim that Sir Alex wouldn’t let him play freely. I think Sir Alex from then on let Nani figure out himself which is better for him. And as far as things go at the moment, I feel Nani dribbles more frequently and of course loses possession more than before. He is also benched and gets subbed a lot due to the way he plays – as wished – is inefficient and therefore lost place to Park and Valencia. So hopefully he learns his lesson and understands why Sir Alex wants him play as instructed.
This season was about different players stepping up at the right moments.
Earlier in the season, Nani was unplayable, Scholes was majestic and Berbatov was banging in the goals.
While the 2nd half of the season Giggs was dictating the play, Valencia tearing down the right, Rooney creating things and Hernandez finishing the touches. And the only constant was probably our defence, Van der Sar, Vidic and Smalling have been immense, while Evra has been consistant, without being spectacular.
Credit to some other players as well, for coming in to fill the gaps, albeit just. O’Shea, Gibson, Kuz, Brown, Owen and of course Fabio and Rafael, filling in at full back and wingers. Park, Anderson and Rio also came back to add some energy at the final stretch.
This season was truely a team effort, and let us applaud them.
My bad, forgot the water carrier. Carrick. Quietly efficient
Full agree! I must admit Nani is not very well liked by the fans, i not sure why. But he does is a decent players. He is humble off the pitch. I remember watching the interview Scott had with him, it change my thoughts on him. He was above everyone except Berbatov early in the season when like you say, Rooney was demanding a move away from the club and playing badly.
Vidic is a stone defense and fully deserved what he gets and im so glad he stay at this club, i do feel that he doesn’t need all this to show what he got.
Nani deserved more for his consistent play early in the season which makes a great contribution to the team. Having seen his post celebration after winning the league last week, he was so happy touching Rooney head, in the dressing room shooting the campaign on other players. He just like what he is 4 years ago. Anderson is another lad i like as with him, Nani and Evra our dressing room is so fun, add that to Da Silva brothers!
Thanks for the article! A good and well recognize that Nani will get.
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Oh my! I hope they are keeping you well away from the boys at the monastrey.