The Official Manchester United Thread [Vol 4]
Discussion
franki68 said:
im really struggling to recall a finer united performance at anfield than those first 45 minutes,any nominations ?
There was one in the mid80s when we went 3-1 down and had a player sent off ,fought back to 3-3 ,but that was all passion and endevour ,that first half yesterday was superb,the quality of the passing,the closing down ,I thought that wS as good as any team has played in the premiership this season.
Second half went a bit wonky when they went to ten,never understand that ,does a mental switch go in a players head ..'we can take it easy now we have a player extra' .
We had a couple of 3 1s in 97 but not the dominance of yesterday's first half. Got to have been a massive confidence boost for the team as well. Needed as well with such a tough run in. There was one in the mid80s when we went 3-1 down and had a player sent off ,fought back to 3-3 ,but that was all passion and endevour ,that first half yesterday was superb,the quality of the passing,the closing down ,I thought that wS as good as any team has played in the premiership this season.
Second half went a bit wonky when they went to ten,never understand that ,does a mental switch go in a players head ..'we can take it easy now we have a player extra' .
Apparently the FA have confirmed to the Liverpool Echo that they are investigating the Skrtel stamp
"The Liverpool Echo has today told fans that the FA has confirmed to them that they are ‘looking at’ Martin Skrtel’s alleged stamp on Manchester United ‘keeper David de Gea in the dying seconds of Sunday’s defeat.
Steven Gerrard was sent off for his stamp on midfielder Ander Herrera at the start of the second half, but Skrtel’s violation wasn’t punished at the time…"
"The Liverpool Echo has today told fans that the FA has confirmed to them that they are ‘looking at’ Martin Skrtel’s alleged stamp on Manchester United ‘keeper David de Gea in the dying seconds of Sunday’s defeat.
Steven Gerrard was sent off for his stamp on midfielder Ander Herrera at the start of the second half, but Skrtel’s violation wasn’t punished at the time…"
So if the ref didn't see it, he can be retrospectively dealt with? Good. Shocking thing to do -
I'm no Utd fan by a long chalk but I can't see any Utd player doing that yesterday - even if they were losing - but then I'd never have said SG would have done it - Ol' Skittle yes, I can see.
I'm no Utd fan by a long chalk but I can't see any Utd player doing that yesterday - even if they were losing - but then I'd never have said SG would have done it - Ol' Skittle yes, I can see.
uk66fastback said:
So if the ref didn't see it, he can be retrospectively dealt with? Good. Shocking thing to do -
I'm no Utd fan by a long chalk but I can't see any Utd player doing that yesterday - even if they were losing - but then I'd never have said SG would have done it - Ol' Skittle yes, I can see.
you mean steven 'angelic' gerrard ? the man of a thousand dives .I'm no Utd fan by a long chalk but I can't see any Utd player doing that yesterday - even if they were losing - but then I'd never have said SG would have done it - Ol' Skittle yes, I can see.
(it was out of his character to be fair,normally he would have taken the hit from herrera and managed to fall over in the united penalty area somehow despite it being in his own half)
Onto happier stuff, Juan Mata's latest blog post, I do like this guy
Hi everyone,
This is one of those days when there is no need for words. As you know, it’s been more than two years since I write this weekly blog and I enjoy it a lot, but sometimes I find it difficult to choose the right sentences to express how I feel. Well, this is one of those times.
But I can tell you that this Sunday has been one of the happiest days of my career. When you start playing football as a kid on muddy pitches, for something so simple and wonderful as having fun, you dream about becoming a footballer one day to be in a game like the one in Anfield. I mean one of those thrilling games between two great teams and with millions of people watching from so many countries. Manchester United and Liverpool have one of the biggest sports rivalries, and this is the biggest game in English football. I had been told that many times in the past and I have experienced that myself too.
Besides, the game was also important because both teams were close on the table, fighting for a place in the Champions League next season.
After a great performance against Tottenham a week ago we knew we had to confirm those good feelings in such a tough place as Anfield, and we did it. In particular, I think we performed at a very high level in the first half, and it’s true that we played better against 11 than 10. Football has these things…
Obviously I’m very happy for the team’s effort and performance, for such an important victory and for my goals. It has been an unforgettable day for me. As I have said several times before, I am the same player I have always been, with the same passion, the same abilities and the same hunger to get better. Hard work brings a reward, and that has been the case this Sunday.
Beating Liverpool at Anfield, being lucky to score two nice goals and feeling your gratitude is something I will never forget. But we must be cautious: these are just three points in the race to our goal.
Many of you are asking me about the second goal and the truth is I don’t know very well how to explain it. It’s something you just don’t think… It’s more a resource you use when you understand it’s better to shoot the ball as it comes rather than trying to control it and keep the play. Angel’s pass invited to do so. It’s one of the best goals of my career for sure, among other things because it happened in such a massive game. And it helped us win.
I’ve been talking about the game and I forgot to mention that it was the end of a nice week, when some of my friends celebrated their birthdays (Marcos Rojo, Fernando Torres and Alberto Bueno, all on the same day, the 20th). The feelings in the training sessions are good and there is also a bit of sun, which is always nice. It’s a pity there is a break now because we are in a good moment.
Lastly, regarding the other big game in la Liga, Barcelona won ‘el Clásico’ against a good Real Madrid. In some stages of the match the visitors were better and very solid, but things changed after Luis Suarez’s goal. I want to say that it’s a pleasure to watch Benzema; there are not many players with such talent and plasticity.
And now let me sign off before you get too bored. I thank you, as always, and I share this big joy with all of you after this Sunday that I will never forget.
Have a great week. Hugs!
Juan
Hi everyone,
This is one of those days when there is no need for words. As you know, it’s been more than two years since I write this weekly blog and I enjoy it a lot, but sometimes I find it difficult to choose the right sentences to express how I feel. Well, this is one of those times.
But I can tell you that this Sunday has been one of the happiest days of my career. When you start playing football as a kid on muddy pitches, for something so simple and wonderful as having fun, you dream about becoming a footballer one day to be in a game like the one in Anfield. I mean one of those thrilling games between two great teams and with millions of people watching from so many countries. Manchester United and Liverpool have one of the biggest sports rivalries, and this is the biggest game in English football. I had been told that many times in the past and I have experienced that myself too.
Besides, the game was also important because both teams were close on the table, fighting for a place in the Champions League next season.
After a great performance against Tottenham a week ago we knew we had to confirm those good feelings in such a tough place as Anfield, and we did it. In particular, I think we performed at a very high level in the first half, and it’s true that we played better against 11 than 10. Football has these things…
Obviously I’m very happy for the team’s effort and performance, for such an important victory and for my goals. It has been an unforgettable day for me. As I have said several times before, I am the same player I have always been, with the same passion, the same abilities and the same hunger to get better. Hard work brings a reward, and that has been the case this Sunday.
Beating Liverpool at Anfield, being lucky to score two nice goals and feeling your gratitude is something I will never forget. But we must be cautious: these are just three points in the race to our goal.
Many of you are asking me about the second goal and the truth is I don’t know very well how to explain it. It’s something you just don’t think… It’s more a resource you use when you understand it’s better to shoot the ball as it comes rather than trying to control it and keep the play. Angel’s pass invited to do so. It’s one of the best goals of my career for sure, among other things because it happened in such a massive game. And it helped us win.
I’ve been talking about the game and I forgot to mention that it was the end of a nice week, when some of my friends celebrated their birthdays (Marcos Rojo, Fernando Torres and Alberto Bueno, all on the same day, the 20th). The feelings in the training sessions are good and there is also a bit of sun, which is always nice. It’s a pity there is a break now because we are in a good moment.
Lastly, regarding the other big game in la Liga, Barcelona won ‘el Clásico’ against a good Real Madrid. In some stages of the match the visitors were better and very solid, but things changed after Luis Suarez’s goal. I want to say that it’s a pleasure to watch Benzema; there are not many players with such talent and plasticity.
And now let me sign off before you get too bored. I thank you, as always, and I share this big joy with all of you after this Sunday that I will never forget.
Have a great week. Hugs!
Juan
Here is a crazy idea.
With United still to play both City and arsenal at home we are left with the scenario that finishing second, yes, second is now in their own hands.
It certainly isn't beyond the realm of possibility.
April 2015
04 Apr Barclays Premier League Aston Villa H 15:00
12 Apr Barclays Premier League Manchester City H 16:00
18 Apr Barclays Premier League Chelsea A 17:30
26 Apr Barclays Premier League Everton A 13:30
May 2015
02 May Barclays Premier League West Brom Albion H TBC
09 May Barclays Premier League Crystal Palace A TBC
16 May Barclays Premier League Arsenal H TBC
24 May Barclays Premier League Hull City A TBC
I can see them racking up a MINIMUM of 19 points from these last 8 fixtures.
With United still to play both City and arsenal at home we are left with the scenario that finishing second, yes, second is now in their own hands.
It certainly isn't beyond the realm of possibility.
April 2015
04 Apr Barclays Premier League Aston Villa H 15:00
12 Apr Barclays Premier League Manchester City H 16:00
18 Apr Barclays Premier League Chelsea A 17:30
26 Apr Barclays Premier League Everton A 13:30
May 2015
02 May Barclays Premier League West Brom Albion H TBC
09 May Barclays Premier League Crystal Palace A TBC
16 May Barclays Premier League Arsenal H TBC
24 May Barclays Premier League Hull City A TBC
I can see them racking up a MINIMUM of 19 points from these last 8 fixtures.
Edited by Thankyou4calling on Monday 23 March 18:14
Oooof, I think we should be offering poor Gareth a way out in the summer, if this continues 40m should do it?
Gareth Bale's car attacked by angry Real Madrid fans following defeat http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/articl... @MailSport
Gareth Bale's car attacked by angry Real Madrid fans following defeat http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/articl... @MailSport
Some nice stuff from Hererra here
Herrera 'almost cried watching Messi' against City http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-... @MailSport
Have to say while all the ABU's have been w
king themselves into a frenzy about Falcao and AdM not hitting the heights all our other signings have been quietly improving and becoming exactly what we'd (I'd) hoped we were buying.
Hererra, Blind, Rojo, Mata and even Fellaini I wouldn't want any of them to go anywhere at the moment
Herrera 'almost cried watching Messi' against City http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-... @MailSport
Have to say while all the ABU's have been w
king themselves into a frenzy about Falcao and AdM not hitting the heights all our other signings have been quietly improving and becoming exactly what we'd (I'd) hoped we were buying.Hererra, Blind, Rojo, Mata and even Fellaini I wouldn't want any of them to go anywhere at the moment
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