Well guys, yet another cracking weekend of football as the red machine goes marching mercilessly on. It was a game that many predicted would be a stumbling block. Even I thought the fixture could have caused problems, but it was another performance that was vintage United at their very best.
People murmur that Ronaldo and Rooney are two of the best young players in world football right now, but how quickly that talk is quashed when one of them has a bad day. Saturday was a demonstration of how two of the best players can combine with lethal effect. It was their day; a day to really turn it on and turn what could have been a sticky tie, nothing more than a training session.
The game was all but over within 30 minutes. Ronaldo, showed his intention to bring the title back to Old Trafford, with some dazzling movement down both flanks, his reward was 3 assists as United put the fixture to bed. Park was on hand to put a brace away, whilst Rooney looked back to his best.
There had been criticism that Rooney had been off form recently. It is true that our star talisman has blown a little hot and cold this season, but how often we forget that he is only 21. Saturday was a Stirling performance, a demonstration of what he is capable of. If ever there was a time for him to blow hot, now would almost certainly be it.
So we are another game closer to the crown, with every three points we earn, that little bit closer we get. Chelsea still need to close the six point gap and it might as well be 7, such is our superior goal difference. That is no easy task considering they still need to face Tottenham and Arsenal during the run-in.
In transfer news it appears we are now keeping tabs on Berbatov of Tottenham. I have been paying close attention to him in recent weeks and I have to admit the player is out and out class. What is frustrating is that I remember that we were interested in him this summer and he elected to move to Tottenham instead of waiting for an offer to come through.
The price would probably be in the region of £25 million, is this too much to pay? More importantly to we want to continue lining the pockets of Spurs for the foreseeable future? For £25 million surely Eto could be tempted away from Barcelona, I think I know which most fans would prefer.
Hargreaves has declared that the only club he would want to move to is United…. I can see why…. they’re the best.
I realised yesterday that it will soon be that time for transfer speculation again. This summer is a baron one as far is football is concerned and we will need to ramp up the discussion on who is going where as we kick our heels waiting for the new season to start. Robinho, Ronaldinho, Kaka and Torres, well we can all dream can’t we?
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When we play like that, the temporary lack of depth in the squad doesn't seem a problem. But of course it is. When's Scholesy back?
Let's hear it for United's squad depth!
Great to see Alan back, and with a great assist too! Hopefully his confidence is high, surely he'll have a big part to play in the run-in.
Wes, as always, did a great job replacing the skipper. He'll have a few games now, and surely he'll prove why he cannot be allowed to leave.
O'Shea has also become an integral part of the squad, doing well in midfield, though it's not a difficult task when playing beside Carrick, who's been absolutely wonderful in controling the pace and rhythm of the team's play.
Richardson also had a solid display. Nothing fancy, but a job well done.
And for Park to come in and score a brace, that just shows the grit and resolve of the entire squad. Good for him, this improved finishing better complements his pace and heart.
Kuszczak has also turned out to be a solid deputy. Some confidence is lacking, but nothing that can't be solved with a few more games under his belt.
In European football, showboats and cry-babies are not hard to find. United however, with all it's attacking flair, is all business my friends.
Grit, hunger, desire, and heart have put us in the position we are now, and the team is humble enough to know that they've won nothing yet, and they must continue to work even harder for the titles deserve at the moment.
It's great to be a Man United fan at the moment. Let's hope for a great win against Boro, then the break will bring back more of our great players.
Hope all is well my friends!
fantastic! great match...or at least great from united! my favourite bit was smudger's split second thinking to lob the defense (30yds!) and release rooney for the 4th goal. he's not just a mean tackler.
did you notice how jaaskelinen (sp?) didn't know where to position himself for rooney's second? first time, the boy sublimely chipped him. second time the poor keeper just collapsed on the ground not knowing if he should close him down or stand up and look big. oh well, whatever he picked, it was in the back of the net.
i'm not sure i agree with jesus rodrigo about o'shea and richardson. i think o'shea is definitely holding his own and doing a decent job but he makes me nervous when he's standing off just in front of the back four - even scholes is more reliable in that position and that's saying something!
richardson is like jenas and pennant. all pace and agression but he just doesn't seem that smart. i mean he's been playing at the top level for a few years now, you'd think he would have improved his thinking as well as his skill. not to say he doesn't have some fine moments but i'm just not sure he knows what type of player he is.
but jesue, you're very true about carrick's control of the pace and rhythm. he's a fascinating player to watch. you can see him thinking with every touch, switching the play, directing it the best way to release the speed and lethalness of the front line.
interesting to compare him to keano. carrick won't stick a player but will push him into a weak position, force him to lay the ball off or pass it back. keane would have got stuck in and 9/10 won the ball, but both methods are effective.
anyway, we march on. the injured will be returning soon and i think we can wrap up the title at man city on may 5th, and four days later enjoy a nice spring day out in london at stamford bridge.
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