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VIDEO: Giggs and Carrick Goals Against Wolfsburg

September 30, 2009

Scott is the editor of RoM and has a season ticket at Old Trafford. He writes for The Mirror and Red News. He started The Republik of Mancunia in March 2006. Follow @R_o_M on Twitter.

LIVE BLOG: United 2-1 Wolfsburg

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Dani September 30, 2009

Giggs is beast. Best player on the team, with 35 years. What a player.

And after tonight I hope people cut Berbatov some slack, he made the team play after entering the game, and was involved in every play of the team. Had a huge game today. But you don't get to see him a lot.

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Dani September 30, 2009

Oh, and Carrick really need this goal. Well done, man!

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edwin September 30, 2009

Look at Anderson at 01:23 on Giggs’s goal!
Classic!!

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Tony Starks September 30, 2009

Wolfsberg are a very good side, and we looked comfortable against them for most of the game - so well done!

For once Rooney was not his usual self, but Berba was class, our fans should not fall for the anti-United media bias against some of our players..

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Gotta hate tiny tears September 30, 2009

im not just saying this because of the video but
BERBATOV IS MAGIC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UCXpT9SWt0

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elblanco September 30, 2009

carrick had a stormer i thought...finally having a good game, great finish!

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Ulster Red September 30, 2009

did alrite at times..did enough for the 3 points which you take at this early stage..in the driving seat now.Carrick had a great game as did berba..evra still getting into great positions but final ball lacking.

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Dave September 30, 2009

Carrick was absolutely SUPERB second half. Fair play to the lad.

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Pat September 30, 2009

Why give Giggs credit for that goal?

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wazza (Bezi) September 30, 2009

Ando is hilarious in that Giggs's goal. well played Carrick. looked liked the old Carrick of last season. Valencia should start somewhere with his left peg. i can't believe he never makes any attempt to use it. Lennon was very much similar a couple of years back but now he has improved his left peg a lot. Berba deserved a goal for his showing today. it was awesome.

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Jassim Al-Thani -- Qatar September 30, 2009

Fantastic stuff!!

Hopefully Carrick can return to his best... Sucks for Owen though, hope its not so serious

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Tony Starks September 30, 2009

I'm just listening to BBC five live - it's amazing - all that these experts seem to do is criticise United - come on, we just beat the Champions of Germany, we weren't playing a mid-table Premiership side!

It's like no one want's to look at positive's, they just pick negative's, you'd think we are mid table, not top of the league and with max points in Europe!

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aig alex is god September 30, 2009

owen out for 2 to 3 weeks.thats bad news.carrick played well today.hope this is a sign of things to come

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Doghouse September 30, 2009

I think Berbatov was immense for us tonight, really worked the ball, made things happen, even won the ball back at times. A really great performance. I thought Carrick was great too, the goal was great for him but I hope he gets praised for his performance throughout. I thought Anderson and Valencia did really well as well, both had moments of sloppiness but they put in a lot of energy. Giggs was Giggs, what more needs to be said about him?

Have come away from watching this game with a huge amount of respect for Wolfsburg. Better sides will come to Old Trafford this season and not bring half as much fight. They had a lot of physical presence, they weren't shy to play the ball around and their attackers were a handful. I was impressed by the keeper too, he couldn't have done much better, the Giggs goal was unstoppable from the deflection and the Carrick shot he was unsighted. The Carrick shot he saved he made look comfortable. Where he could act he acted decisively and you could see he was communicating well with the defenders. One to keep an eye on I think.

Shame about Owen because I know he will have been trying to get back into the England squad. The silver lining I suppose is that it really enabled Berbatov to show how he can change the game.

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Doghouse September 30, 2009

Just to add, didn't know Owen was that badly hurt, that sucks. I thought he was just a bit wonky after missing training. :(

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aig alex is god September 30, 2009

tony starks.jealous mate.had this been chelsea or dippers they would have praised them for being so resilient.dont pay attention to what these fools say.

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aig alex is god September 30, 2009

think owen should not have started.he was having a tight groin and the wet surface made things difficult.hope he recovers soon.

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cantona7 September 30, 2009

yeah i fell sorry for Owen too..

Berba was fantastic. Simply awesome. Giggs.. i have no words for him.

Wolfsburg are definitely a good side, to be able to score against us when we are performing like that.

I just hope Rooney and Berba could get on the score sheet. Rooney was trying too hard i think. So i guess he is far from a finished product. He just need a little something to get to Ronaldo, Kaka and Messi's level.

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hurr September 30, 2009

Great to see us on the homepage of Soccernet even though Ronnie scored 2 for Real! =D

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Jorgen September 30, 2009

Really agreed with those commentators! Lots of good points:)
Didnt see the match but heard Berbatov was immense. I dont like that he is being put as second to Owen in Europe... And we can always do with his passing which tonight was very very good!

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Jack September 30, 2009

Giggs again, his bassically winning us games on his own this season, 2 assists v Arsenal, 3 Assists v City, 2 Assists v Stoke, Goal & a Assist tonight, 8 assists and his only played like 2 and a half games, Long live Ryan Giggs!

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RedTilDead September 30, 2009

Berbatov interview:

You have now played 50 games for Manchester United. Do you think you have lived up to the 38 mio Euro fee on your head?

Man, who can live up to that sort of money? Nobody can. If I think about that money it is crazy to me. I can't believe it.

OK then, do you think you have played like Dimitar Berbatov can play

In my first year I was disappointed in myself. I need to say that. My nerves were too much and that is my responsibility. I think I wanted so much to prove myself to these supporters. You must remember, they are used to Best, Charlton, Cantona. I am just Dimitar. It was a big pressure for me and maybe I failed myself. I got a number of assists, but I must score more goals.

I am more pleased with my overall game in this second season already. I feel that I have integrated myself better into the team. I am much stronger, much fitter. I still wish I could score more. I don't know what I am doing wrong sometimes. Maybe it's luck, maybe it's me...who knows? At nights I have kept myself awake thinking 'you could have done this instead'.

You sound like there is so much pressure. You no longer play with happiness, would that be fair?

What? How can you even ask that man?

I am a footballer playing for the best club in the world. I am playing with legends like Scholes, Giggs and Rooney. Being coached by a man like Sir Alex Ferguson. How can I not be happy?

And the supporters? I know some are angry with your performances

Then that is my fault, not theirs. It is me who must change. Manchester United is their club. They have treated me perfectly since I came.

Really? Some have called you lazy.

Yes, but this is my style of play. I don't run for no reason. I am always alert and ready.

I will be honest. This criticism did affect me, but not in a negative way. I looked at our ProZone stats and saw that I was 9th in distance covered. I am kind of a nerd. I looked at them too much, maybe. By the end of the season I was 4th. Maybe this season I will be 1st (laughs).

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denton davey September 30, 2009

"I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time"

If UTD had their "shooting boots" on then this could have been a 7-1 demolition-job like the game against Roma a few years ago.

Once the first fifteen minutes were over, UTD had gained the measure of their opponents and were superb - especially Anderson and Evra. Everyone else played well but those two were awesome.

My early-season criticisms of Berbatov, Carrick and, to a certain extent, Valencia were answered; the first two stuffed them down my throat ! Valencia was excellent but imagine how good he'd be IF he could finish AND use his left foot.

Wolfsburg are a strong team but they were played off the park - too many offsides and some dodgy finishing meant that the final score-line flattered them.

What is most encouraging was the obvious evidence that this year's team is - really and truly, getting better all the time. And, to imagine that such a comprehensive victory could be gained without Scholes and the almost-legendary Fletcherinho makes the result even more satisfying. (Oh, yeah, I know, UTD have the weakest midfield of the "Big 4" - what can anyone say to that but "Yeah but... No but".

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Ulster Red September 30, 2009

great attitude from berba..did really well tonight

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Jessie September 30, 2009

That's a good interview with Berba, though the interviewer is a real dbag. Some fans are just too stupid to appreciate what Berbatov does because he doesn't play in your face. He's much more subtle and nuanced, but a great player nonetheless.

How can anyone criticize our performance (BBC)? Maybe I'm the dumb, but I thought we ran that game for most of the time. We could have scored 5 or 6.

And Anderson during Giggs' goal- Amazing. I was wondering why he was turned around at first.

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cantona7 September 30, 2009

lol 4th by the end of the season. 1st by the end of this season.

to all who called Berbatov is lazy, read that. Or maybe you are too lazy too read. If you can read that, but you didnt, somehow you are an idiot.

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Johnny from Sewanee September 30, 2009

Berba's control on the build-up was perfect, so was Rooney's pass and Gigg's lay-off! Great team/skill goal!

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Costas September 30, 2009

Could be premature, but i think Carrick is on his way back. Even before the goal, i thought that he was doing himself justice today. I was more disappointed in Ando, but to be fair, both of them worked hard today

8 wins in a row. We have never done this so early in the season in the last 20 years. The team finds a way to win all the time. I hope this carries on until the end. Gutted for Owen though. You can sense the ABUs starting to laugh at him.

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Jessie September 30, 2009

I forgot to say that the commentator over here in Canada on Sportsnet LOVED Berba. At one point he said "if you didn't know any better, you would think Berbatov has the ball tied to his shoes."

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the scottish wonder September 30, 2009

People were worried who would score the goals this season. These are the goalscorers so far this season:

Rooney 7
Berba 2
Fletch 2
Giggs 2
Nani 2
Owen 2
Anderson 1
Carrick 1
Welbeck 1
Scholes 1
O´Shea 1

Thats 11 players scoring in the first 10 games

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elbarillo September 30, 2009

Great match tonight. Wolfsburg came and made a real game of it.

Giggs is awesome. A word that has lost it's meaning in slack American parlance. Software apps are not awesome nor is any kind of chocolate bar. The Grand Canyon is awsome as is Giggs. A combination of superhuman fitness and a massive range of football experience makes him the ultimate footballer. If Messi or Torres or any of these other whippersnappers are still maintaining their form when they are 35 then i'll shake their hand. In Torres's case I will just of just scratched my arse.
Anderson still needs to find his place in the team. I would like to see him out wider running with the ball. True he has an eye for a great pass but I reckon Carrick and Fletcher in the middle then Giggs and Anderson out wide might be worth a punt.

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Sunny September 30, 2009

This years team has the winning instinct, when Wolfsburg scored I just felt the would pay dearly. Being one up against us is nothing to celebrate for. They all get spanked.

Great to see Carrick back he has been a very important and reliable player for us for several years, many fans are quick to forget. In fact as a midfielder these are his prime years so he will always bounce back after dips in form.

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Jack September 30, 2009

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8281508.stm
class from fergie

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King Eric October 1, 2009

aig and Tony Starks - On the way home tonight Five live or Talk sport WERE praising the Rentboys. They said we had a narrow victory but when a rentboy came on saying that Chelsea look fucking shit he was saying "but you won, you have a 100% record in Europe blah blah blah". It is pure jealousy like you say. They couldn't wait for us to fuck up without Ronnie but now they have been made to look foolish cunts ........................again. The team spirit in this side is fantastic and for the first time in years I never panic when we are a goal down as I know the lads drive, spirit and class will see us right. 2 out of 2 and the others nearest only have three points. To be fair though they did say that Berba was superb. Even then though they had to be negative and say that United fans don't like his "languid" style. I am getting fucking sick to the stomach of that phrase. The man is class.

EIGHT straight wins on the bounce. We'll never die!

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Drew Vader October 1, 2009

Really Costas?? I thought Ando had a good game, especially in the first half. He faded a bit in the second half, but fitness has never been his strong suit really. Which to be honest, is disappointing in a CM.

And Elbarillo -- I don't recall seeing you on here before, but that was a quality post.

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Drew Vader October 1, 2009

And.... I hate to say it, but I was disappointed with Rooney today. Another player might have been pleased with that performance, but I know Wayne is better than what he showed today. I swear he lost the ball on his first five touches. But... I guess its good he has an off day and we still get a win. But come on Wayne, lets see what you can really do on saturday.

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King Eric October 1, 2009

Drew - I personally thought Anderson was better second half mate, making those driving runs.

To think we are still without Rafael, Van Der Sar, HARGREAVES, Orbetan (who I am very excited to see) and Ljijac.

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Costas October 1, 2009

@Drew Vader: Something seemed off about Ando at times. To me at least. Maybe it was his passing. Not that he didn't have a good game though. But the midfield battle is really starting to heat up! Fletch and choles started the season well, but now Ando and Carrick are slowly rediscovering their form.

I agree with you about Rooney. COuld it be that the lad is starting to feel tired? I know it's still October, but he has played the most games he has ever played this early into a season. He has gone a bit quiet in the last few games. I hope he is back to his best against Sunderland.

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Sam the kenyan red October 1, 2009

The midfield will be the answer to our problem(of which i dont know) we just need to get carrick to his old best,make ando hit the top gear,get hargo fit,fletcherinho and scholes to maintain their form and not overwork giggs....We shall bag the prem by december...

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Doghouse October 1, 2009

The thing with Rooney, like any attacking player, is that if he is closely and well marked there is really only so much he can do. As it was he worked hard, made his markers work hard, nearly scored one, created the chance for the second goal and was a big part of the attack. He didn't do much beyond that but that's because to give credit where it's due Wolfsburg didn't allow him to do much more.

I would be disappointed if I saw Rooney put less than 100% into a match but tonight he gave his all. You could see it, he was playing angry. End of the day the guys who were on him didn't make the mistakes to give him the chances. I think the fact he tried that amazing shot to the top corner indicates just how pressured he felt. If that had gone in would anybody have anything but praise for his overall performance?

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Doghouse October 1, 2009

@Sam The Kenyan Red

I definitely agree about not overworking Giggs. He might be superhuman, but the season is only really just getting started and I wouldn't expect even a young player to produce what Giggs has produced so far all the way through the campaign without some spells to regroup. I mean he is rewriting the rules on what experienced players can deliver physically to a team, but we've got to be realistic. It's not such a big deal though, there is so much in the United midfield, not just right now but in the longer term too, that we're going to be sitting pretty.

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blindkat October 1, 2009

Elbarillo you have obviously never smoked weed before or you would know that a chocolate bar can be awesome in every sense of the word.

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manutdchampions2008 October 1, 2009

it is at times how imbarrassing it is how giggs shows valenica what it takes to play has a top class winger. no need for pace just great football intelligence how he makes such a difference to the team. velenica just lacks the goal threat and spark needed to make it at united. berbatov I will give was good tonight but he just does not do it enough week in week out. still happy we won and how the over hyped liverpol are being exposed like I said they would. and maybe come monday united will have a 2 point gap at top of the table and a good gd.

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cantona7 October 1, 2009

@Drew Vader i agree with, Rooney should have done better. I said he looked like he was trying too hard, maybe because of SAF's "Will the real Wayne Rooney please stand up?" before the match?

@Costas the battle for a place in the midfield surely is an interesting thing. But the width of the options, i mean, SAF has so many options to choose from, is the greatest thing. Hopefully he will choose the correct combination for each game, because that's the key point.

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Devilton October 1, 2009

How good was Berbatov's first touch last night. When he came on, our passing wasn't quite clicking. The final ball was often overhit or sliding off the slick rainy surface. Berba came on and immediately showed his CLASS. Without a doubt that was his finest performance this season and a real display of what he brings to this side. His vison and ability to find that little bit of magic is unbelivable. Once he starts to find the net with consistency like he did with spurs he will become an even frightening prospect.

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KungFuKick October 1, 2009

Hohohoh..the return of Carrick!
Valencia is improving surely and steadily.He`s definitely getting better and better.
Looks very promising.

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hurr October 1, 2009

Valencia looked great that one time when he came on through the middle. Didn't he play in the central role for Ecuador?

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rbr October 1, 2009

Carrick was a class act last night and im not talking about his goal which was fantastic anyway. Im talking about his presence, superb passes, crucial interceptions and tackles. He was reading the game during the game. He brought stability to the midfield. Carri On Carra!!

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hurr October 1, 2009

Carra? Don't you dare call our Carrick's name with that scum name! >_>

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Dakota October 1, 2009

MUGGAZ-mate i know you not replied to this post but just remembered our previous conversation..about Ando..I take my words back for last night's game atleast..he was very good i thought.. :)