Manchester United Banter Archive April 02 2014

02 Apr 2014 22:03:44
Real Madrid look really good in the champions league this year. Bale and ronaldo are so dynamic it's frightening. Obviously one team I would like to avoid if we was to get through.
I was expecting big things from PSG and I weren't let down, but they didn't look like a Madrid or Bayern. They look good at times, but when ibrahimovic is not at it they look a little lost, cavani out in the right is a weakness for them he is wasted out there. So if we were to get through and draw PSG for once Evra won't be getting roasted every 5 minutes.

It's the champions league anything can happen.
An ideal semi final at this stage would be
Man united v PSG
Atletico v Madrid
Anything can happen!

Chelsea are a much more difficult opponent to play compared to Dortmund. PSG is a genuine contender.

02 Apr 2014 21:48:29
Wow! Chelsea comfortably beaten but PSG didn't even look that strong to me. They certainly look a worse team than Bayern anyway, and I feel if we were to pull off a miracle and beat Bayern, PSG would be the team I would choose to face over any other team that is likely to get to the semi's.

Strange how DM was brought in because of his PL experience and yet, the competition he's been working magic in is the Champions League. Funny how things work in football sometimes

As a side note, everyone has been posting about Fellaini being poor last night whereas I thought he worked extremely hard and put in the hard yards. He wasn't bought to be a passer and I appreciate the way he sticks to his strengths. He was a useful outlet for goal kicks and was constantly being picked out by DDG which gave us a different dimension imo. When Shinji came on for Giggs, we looked better and I think if trained a little more could make a useful cm but whether he'd be prepared to play there or not is another matter. He'd probably just be happy to get on the pitch!

If any posters happen to also be referee's, can you tell me why bambi's goal was disallowed at the start? Foot was high-ish but what else could the lad do? Didn't make contact or have any effect on Martinez's decision to go for the ball

02 Apr 2014 22:34:12
Must agree with you on the PSG note there Bennett, IMO if we play our cards right against them we can really stretch them especially in their defense with neither full back being particularly solid
I thought Fellaini was poor last night, I understand the points you made about him sticking to his strengths and giving us a new outlet at times but against Bayern he was massively out of his depth for me as whenever we worked really hard to win the ball back from them he often gave it away and in really obvious passes that Bayern's midfield was easily able to read, it just often felt like it was so much hard work gone to waste. Not to mention he didn't put in his full shift to work back as well as forward at times which often left Carrick and our defense exposed when Bayern were on the counter attack
And I'm a referee myself as well but I really don't know how Welbeck's foot was deemed to be high because it was a genuine attempt for the ball, not to mention the fact that his foot wasnt even that high and it was a genuine attempt for the ball. It looked a goal in person because I got a very good view of it inside OT and on the TV too; it looked a perfectly good goal to me and we were massively unlucky

Really don't wanna get ahead of ourselves but playing PSG in the next round would certainly be the best option, would have Adnan over bambi on the left against Jallet if we did get there

Agree with you as well mate, not saying Fellaini is good enough for games as big as these in the long run, but atm he's our best option. Who wouldn't rather have a Gundogan, Kroos, Vidal or anyone of that ilk over him. He does need a lot of work in areas like passing and i'm surprised that he hasn't adapted much since his Everton days

Thats what i'd thought, possibly a european decision. Premier League and it would have been legitimate I think. If we go out again, could be two years in a row we've been had by forms of high foot decisions

02 Apr 2014 21:31:38
Hi Guys
One of the reasons Ronnie and Bale are so effective is because they possess great pace.With that in mind how about a punt for Lucas Moura he is still young enough to mature into a world class player and that pace will frighten most premiere league defenders.

{Ed002's Note - You are just making stuff up - you cannot expect a sensible answer - and Ronnie Rosanthal was OK but not great.}

02 Apr 2014 20:37:49
It's the first time that I felt proud and optimistic from last night tactics were spot on the fans fired up the players moyes did it last night that atmosphere was there the players stopped a lot of threats bar a couple solid defence an saf team I was seeing a team that could fight back wellbecks speed was class I hope he develops his finishing but that will come World Cup will big him up for next season run at the oppenant mix it up attack that's the key put them under pressure things will turn around for the good that united spirit was there last night once things gel next season whatever manager we got it's the spirit of Man U that will never die fans players managers we stand for the essiance of true historic English football club you can never put the fire out thick or thin red till we die .

02 Apr 2014 11:39:09
hey eds,

with the transfer embargo on Barcelona. Will it affect any of the transfer targets of United? Were we looking at any similar targets?

{Ed002's Note - it will make no difference.}

Now reports coming that Real and AM are also being investigated for the same thing and might get the same treatment. Don't know how true that is and if this thing will be turned over on appeal.

{Ed002's Note - There are a number of clubs guilty of the same thing - including in England. But perhaps two clubs, Barcelona being one, who have abused the rules more than most. It is not a matter for this page.}

Any updates on Verratti or Kroos eds

{Ed002's Note - No man. Try the search engine.}

Eds this may seem a stupid question, but does the transfer ban include outgoing transfers?

{Ed002's Note - No.}

According to tv radio and tv it is a complete ban on transfers incomings and outgoings, just saying.

02 Apr 2014 08:40:28
hi ed if u have a spare minute how many players do u thing will arrive in the summer and what positions thanks

{Ed004's Note - 4 a cb, lb, and 2 cm's}

02 Apr 2014 14:27:27
Obviously delighted with last nights result. I must admit I didn't see us holding them to a draw. Vidic, Buttner and Jones played out of their skin and Jones certainly has the qualities for a future captain!

But two things I would like to address today regarding the praise for Welbeck and Moyes' tactics. First of all, Welbeck simply doesn't deserve it. His decision making, passing and over all play were shocking. The only thing he brings is pace and quite frankly I would take Young or Januzaj's pace over Welbeck's any day simply because what they offer from other aspects of their game (crossing, passing etc). For a striker who is a regular starter for his national team to miss a chance like the one he did is unforgivable, and the replays only make it worse as it's clear he has no instinct in front of goal! Normally his hold up play is relatively ok and he can harass the back four, but I felt last night he didn't even do this!

Secondly I think the way Moyes reacted after we scored was a little worrying. I'll admit he got the tactics spot on up until that, but effectively shutting up shop and inviting bayern to attack was foolish. They're a team who are going to spot gaps and chances and we noticeably sat back and played very deep, further immobilizing our already slow midfield. We should have kept up the pacey tempo IMO, and I think we could have grabbed another.

Next week will be very interesting and I'm excited for it already! Martinez and Schweinsteiger both out, which isn't crucial. but it helps! I think a move to a 3 man midfield could suit us for next week, rely on Valencia and one of Young or Januzaj for some pace.

02 Apr 2014 15:07:32
I'm not normally the person to defend Moyes but his tactics after scoring were the same as they were before we scored, he played to keep it tight and hit them on the counter, which is what we did all night before and after we scored. Why would he change the tactics that had him winning the game at that point? That would have been foolish, and had it not been for Felllaini swtiching off and not tracking the midfield runner then we would have won the game.

As for Welbeck he did everything he was asked to do last night, sure he missed a good chance. But he also finished really well then had the goal wrongly ruled out.

Tactic wise I think we were spot on, Bayern were good but we were unlucky not to win imo :)

RD

Tactics very similar to the Barca home leg when we won 1-0. Spot on. You can tell how frustrated bayern are. Just a shame we didn't get a complete shut out.

A conference striker buries that chance, every time. As would have I, my 6yr old son and my gran. He did stretch their defence tho

02 Apr 2014 13:41:11
I think last night was the perfect demonstration of how a lot of Utd fans just need to calm down and have a little patience.

Moyes got his tactics spot on despite very little European experience and being up against probably the best manager in the world. Was this a fluke? No and it shows that Moyes is a good manager who knows what he is doing but is trying to deal with major changes which are required both in the playing staff and behind the scenes.

Also a young, inexperienced player in Buttner stepped up and showed great fortitude in a real high pressure situation after many have said he's not good enouigh for Utd when really he is just raw and needs development.

My point is that although we live in an 'everything now' culture, its naive to expect this in football and most of you should know better.

Managers need time to settle and adapt, players need time to develop. Just chill out, enjoy the drama of changes we are going through and sooner or later we'll be back to consistantly winning ways.

I'm delighted with last nights performance and Moyes did get his tactics right but, the issue I have is that he has been using those tactics for most of the season against teams we shouldn't be. Well done for getting them right against Bayern but he has so often gotten them startlingly wrong this season so I won't be putting on my I Love David Moyes hat on just yet.

I think not just the fans but the players too. I think with what's happened so far a lot of the players think he's out of depth and at the moment, maybe he is. BUT with his tactics last night maybe they'll start to have more faith in him too.

After isn't that what Sir Alex said? It's easier to do well as a manager once you're successful because the players have faith in you and respect you.

I suggest we calm down a little as we didn't win last night but scraped a score draw which still favours Munich

If you step back we should have expected Moyes to do ok last night. After all we were the major underdog, playing against better opposition, something Moyes has had plenty of experience of. Also we played a defensive game, very defensive in fact, sitting deep, something we have been highly critical of all season. Yes the standard of opposition was high but that is the level we are supposed to be playing at isn't it? Moyes didn't demonstrate tactics beyond what he is really good at and we scraped a draw.
I am relieved we didn't get stuffed but last night didn't elevate Moyes any higher than he was and the time to judge will be if we have to venture forward or dominate a game tactically and we haven't seen that. Calm down!

Red Man

C'mon sully stop this stuff as the kids are starting not to buy it anymore. You will soon have very little credibility and the editor will have to create a new page for you called Pure Dribble.

Let's be clear the credit first and foremost goes to the players for playing hard and doing whatever we set out to do and then the manager.

I also have said many times these players are more to blame than a new manager when we have played poorly.

The problem with you is that you diminish the significance of last nights result and it is an insult to the players and the manager by you belittling their achievement, because make no mistake this Bayern team is some team.

This is a team that has something like a 50 match unbeaten streak and had we lost, I am sure you would not shut up about the manager must be sacked.

Maybe it is time for you to go mate as I have a feeling this manager is cementing his place at the club and will be here for a while to build his team with his type of players and the fans will rally behind him.

Shahram good post!
Red Man I understand you don't like moyes
Most of us don't
But you would have your head buried inside mourinho's arse.!. If he had got the result with the same tactics!
Gosh why do you do this each time there is a positive performance? Belittling the players and moyes!

No ones getting carried away, I'm not suggesting Moyes is a managerial messiah all of a sudden. However, let's recognise there have been some good performances this season and last night was one of them. Even fergies best teams would have considered a 1-1 draw with Bayern to be a good result.

Let's also recognise that Moyes has to grow into the job, has major behind the scenes restructuring to deal with plus a squad that isn't that great and needs a major overhaul.

All that to contend with and after just 9 months people are expecting we will just carry on as before without any of it having any effect. Ridiculous. Any organisation undergoing major restructuring and a change of key personnel is going to suffer set backs. Its inevitable.

Good post.

Give the manager time. With such a drastic overhaul of personnel combined with an aging squad meant that replicating SAF's success immediately was always going to be almost impossible.

I can understand that some people may not be convinced by Moyes' demeanor or style of play, but he hasn't been able to shape his own team yet and has been under immense pressure in his first season.

People were calling for him to be sacked when United had only played about 10 games!

Give the manager time. United is a powerful football club that's not going anywhere right away. I'm looking forward to the summer.

Red man
Your starting to sound a bit bitter pal.
That was a good night's work by all involved

Die Red

Thanks. I actually wanted Guardiola as my first choice manager and after that it did not really matter to be honest. I think Mourinho is very good manager but the wrong manager for United.

I am about fed up with reading all the negative stuff even when we do something that was really positive and good for the club, players and the fans and beyond anyones expectations.

This Bayern team has dismantled the Bundesliga and we saw what they did to barca last year. They have spent another 80 million in the summer and are even better this year.

Everyone seems to like Klop, but why is no one talking about the fact that he has gone from champions of Germany 2 years ago to losing the league by 20 points last year and this year has been a disaster and they will end up something like 30 points behind.

We seem to have gotten into this cycle of negativity and criticism of ourselves but afford the opposition a lot of leeway. As they say Charity starts at home.

Amusing really, We played the way I actually suggested yesterday, tight and compact plus I added that nil nil was a good result, it was pragmatic. However some are getting a little ahead of themselves and that was my point. It was a compact defensive performance yet some of the same people who were saying we didn't want Mourinho for these very tactics are now saying Moyes is "cementing his place" because of them. It isn't a cycle of negativity but reality is we drew and conceded an away goal in a major defensive performance at home, not away. We fought well and I am pleased but some seem to make out this is Moyes redemption and also some on here seem strangely desperate for it to be.

GCU
As an adult I actually smile at your attempts to get under people's skin, to get dissenters off the site and it seems to be your objective, direct from Florida perhaps but I respect others opinions. I may not agree and I comment on it but that is what the site is about, unless the Eds decide to change.

Red man, I thought Moyes did well last night and the players deserve credit too. But I share your view that we shouldn't go overboard about this result. Vidic was not going overboard during his after match interview, he knows we've got a mountain to climb. Ashley young on the other hand, spoke as if we beat bayern 4 nil. We have to keep the result in perspective.
As for throwing posters off this site, I think some think that they can mock and pressure others, but really, that sort of behaviour is best kept for kids. Keep posting.

Redman, I'm not suggesting this is Moye's redemption but I am saying he has done a lot of good stuff this season and that shouldn't be ignored.

On Tuesday he had no choice but to play defensively being as our defense and midfield are so weak. Whatsmore is that limits his choice of attacking players because he needs to field players who will do more defensive work to compensate for the those behind them.

Until Moyes has had chance to bring in players he can trust to play the way he wants, I think we should wait and see and reserve judgement.

I think Moyes fully understands that Utd fans expect free flowing attacking football but he doesn't trust in the players he has to play that way and go toe to toe with the big boys.

He brought Mata in who Mourinho sold because he wasnt defensive enough which suggests he has some attacking intent.

I'm not trying to persuade you that Moyes has what it takes to succeed at Utd because I have no idea whether he will. All I'm saying is be a bit patient, give the guy some support and see what he can do.

Nomid
Thanks don't worry I am a manc who grew up in the city used to City and Scouse abuse so a little Juvenile nonsense doesn't bother me

Andrew
Hey we all have our opinions and I understand where you are coming from

My concern is the "Evertonisation" of the club, the back room staff, the team and the outlook. I acknowledge the efforts of all including the manager on Tuesday but I think we may have lowered our aims a little after such a poor season and just wanted to retain a little perspective.

Fair enough Redman, I share your concerns but I certainly haven't lowered my expectations or ambitions for the club.

I also haven't lost my requirement for exciting dramatic football. Even if we're winning everything but playing like a Sam Allerdyce team I will not be happy.

I think Moyes might be here for a while so let's hope he gets in the players he wants this summer and maybe we will see some of the old swashbuckling Utd on a consistant basis next season.

AndrewB

The Mata purchase was interesting because neither he nor Fellaini has any pace so let's hope any further new buys have some. Mata is a really good player but needs pace around him and he was sold by Chelsea IMO because he didn't fit a team movement with pace which needed to defend. I have no idea why he bought Fellaini mind you!

02 Apr 2014 13:10:15
Ok ok, I was over the moon last night and couldn't be happier today, I was filled with pride and so glad to see the players actually playing for the shirt (except fellaini)

One question though, everyone is congratulating moyes for getting his tactics spot on, and don't get me wrong, he did, BUT Moyes's tactics have always been to defend first then counter, at everton and this season, so surely its luck they worked tonight?

Not gunna bring anyone down as i'm sure we are all excited for next week, just something to mull over.

HarryUTD

Moyes is much more comfortable facing superior teams, you're absolutely correct. He first instinct is to defend, he's going to have to adapt to being the favorite in many games or he will be gone next year

I would say his tactics were different in one crucial way - last night, he put a huge focus on pace.

When he's tried to defend and counter this season, we've all been unhappy at how slow the team is in attack, and how the players seem to lack urgency. Last night, it was clear that players like Welbeck and Valencia had been told to run at the Bayern defence as soon as they had the ball, which caused a lot of problems.

I don't believe Moyes is the right man for the job - partly because if he really wanted to counter attack with pace on a regular basis, spending so much on a very slow player like Fellaini (and to a certain extent Mata) wasn't very smart - but it makes you wonder what the result last night would've been if we'd had players like Tevez and Ronaldo back. In that system, those players would've really given Pep a headache.

I think if you have top players though, it'll almost take care of itself. It's not like decent players go out there being told to defend, defend, defend then all of a sudden lose any kind of instinct or skill going forward.

02 Apr 2014 12:47:53
Well that was a much improved performance, if only the players had put that much effort in all season and we'd be 3/4th at least. I think the players who stood out were Vidic, Jones, Buttner, Valencia, Rooney and Welbeck.
I think a special mention has to go to Buttner who admittedly didn't start well but grew into the game, I think its important to remember that that was only his 7th start of the season for us and only his third game since the end of January. If you look a the 10 appearances he has made for us he has 8 wins 1 draw and 1 loss, not bad considering many see him as a weak link and not good enough. I think he falls into that category that several players in our squad fall into, where he probably isn't good enough for the first team but makes an excellent squad player. These players are always undervalued until they put a performance in like last night.

It sets us up perfectly poised for the second leg, I think I prefer the fact that Bayern have an away goal. First off it means we know we have to score in Germany so we can't set up just to defend. And secondly it means Bayern have something to lose so they are left in an awkward place, do they defend and protect a score line that will see them through and risk conceding a goal, or do they attack and try and bury the tie and risk conceding. A 1-1 score line in this leg leaves us with a very clear idea of what we need to do, but it leaves Bayern with a stick or twist decision to make.

Personally I'd set up to come flying out the blocks in Munich and try and get an early goal, first off it means they don't get a chance to settle and gain some rhythm, and secondly if we can get an early goal then we can sit tight and hit them on the counter which we proved last night they don't like. I honestly think we can get a couple of goals in Munich, if so then Bayern need to score 3. Hopefully Evans can get some game time against Newcastle as I think he needs to come in in place of Rio. I would also be tempted to keep Jones at RB as he was so strong last night that Ribery moved over to the same side as Robben as he was getting no joy out of Jones.

Fellaini didn't put in a great performance, in fact if it wasn't for Giggs he probably would have got the accolade of worst performance of the night, but he did do what he was put in there for. He distrupted Bayerns rhythm and prevented them from really getting going through the middle. Sure his passing wasn't great but you need to remember more often than not he was out numbered and he didn't have an easy option to pass to. Which was the exact same problem Carrick had against Barcelona, so I won't slate him for that.

Welbeck showed why he plays in nearly all the big games, his finishing isn't the best but that may improve in time. I liked the fact that he had the confidence to try and chip a keeper of Neuers quality in such a big game. It shows he has the mentality to play at the top. Andy Cole was a great player for us and a key player in us winning the treble, yet if you gave him time on the ball he would more often than not fluff it. If we move to a fast paced quick short passing game with players like Mata and Kagawa then A lot of the time Welbeck won't have time to think he'll just have a quick pass into his feet and he'll shoot.

Valencia had them running scared with his pace on the break, so much so they were desperate to get him sent off, just like Ribery was to get Rafael sent off last time we played them.

I think Bayern winning the league and resting players actually worked against them, their players didn't look the sharpest last night. I wonder whether part of them has switched off, I don't think celebrating the title before the end of the season was a good idea.

Bayern still have everything in their favour, but this season we have tended to play better away than we have at home, Bayern have also tended to play better away than they have at home. Which gives us a glimmer of hope. Also no team has successfully defended the champions league, so maybe fate isn't with Bayern this year. I can't wait for the game next week, so much so that I almost forgot that United will be playing at St James park this Saturday and I'll be working less than 2 miles away and not be able to see them. Gutted doesn't begin to explain how I feel about that. lol

Bayern don't have everything in there favour Shaps there missing Martinez Shweinsteiger and Thiago which is a massive loss for them the middle is there strongest point save maybe the wings and without there best midfielders there no were near as strong if only we still had RVP fit we would smash them, keeping Big Mario in check will be the hardest thing for us in this match but if we do that I can see us turning them over 2-0

02 Apr 2014 14:31:39
Don't be fooled by the 1-1 score line, Bayern have an away so atm they are winning the tie. that's certainly in their favour, they will also have the home support to cheer them on and will not have to travel before the game, that too is in their favour, add to the fact that even without Martinez, Schweinsteiger or Thiago they will still have a midfield of Lahm, Kroos and Gotze which is still far superior to anything we can put together. Man for man they will still be the stronger team playing at home effectively already winning the tie due to the away goal.

They still have most things in their favour, so let's not underestimate them. A lion is most dangerous when its wounded.

02 Apr 2014 11:17:37
So now barca have been banned from making transfers for 2 windows, hopefully we can push on for the players linked both with them and us (Venetia, mangala, hummels) vidic showed last night how much of a gap he'll leave in terms of leadership alone, also jones last night put in a performance that the shirt deserves, so much heart and determination, I'd have him captain over rooney every day of the week, age is just a number

Benatia* sorry autocorrect 1-0 me

But Rooney has been showing that sort of passion and drive for the majority of the season. Plus he's probably our most vocal player and often tracking back to cover the full backs when they're out of position. Rooney will be captain it's a no brainer, wearing the armband will only make him better too.

Rooney Captain Jones vice for me. Jones is going to be a true leader for the future for sure but Wayne is ready now regardless of what people say about him he is our best player and he can go up a gear or two yet the honour of being the club captain could catapult him to do just that and he is leading by example

Rooney is definitely a no brainer, but you don't have to be very smart to be a football player and a decent captain.

I'll always have a problem with rooney it's just the way he treated the club, was my favourite player up til then but it felt like I'd been cheated on lol

Haha Mike, I like what you did there. Funny but true.

People may knock Rooney for his perceived lack of intelligence, but there's not many on here earning £300k a week. And I can't knock him for making threats to get a better deal, I did exactly the same at work and got a magnificent £20 a week extra!

02 Apr 2014 10:41:06
good result last night, utd have a real chance of going through, just one thing, what the heck were utd thinking off getting rid of anderson the subline brazilian, who at least offered utd an mobile opition in midfield, to bring in the big-slow fellaini, its beyond belief, even the ref runs faster in the utd games lol.

Sort of agree with you, he is still better than Cleverley.

He was never fit, ate too many pies and was a total waste of the millions spent on transfer fee and wages. Had talent, undoubtedly, but no professionalism. I remember the video of Evra taking the p*ss out of him for being a fat c***, saying he was like a baby and he had to bring him a burger at 1am every morning while on tour. Well I think he was taking the p*ss anyway.

Fellaini is slow, can barely decide who to pass to when he gets the ball but defensively he was good, made quite a few interceptions and if he gets his positioning right then other players try to go a different way purely because the size he is haha.

I agree lfc I really liked Anderson but we tried turning him into a holding midfielder which I fe he isn't. He is so quick at carrying the ball from midfield something we desperately need we ruined him imo.

Fellaini was awful last night and he is never a CM for me he was at his best played up the pitch for everton. He reminds me a bit of niall quinn not technically gifted but a handful. He looks a waste of money but we will just have to wait and see but on the whole moyes was spot on with everything last night so fairplay to him

02 Apr 2014 09:16:27
We showed fantastic spirit last night, Pep's frustration on the touchline was testament to the way we managed to shut out most of their attacks.

In terms of tactics, I thought Moyes got it pretty much spot on and he deserves the praise he's getting this morning. My only criticism would be that Giggs shouldn't have played - he can still contribute a huge amount when we have the ball, but off the ball he can't put in the same work as the younger players. Against Olympiacos, we saw plenty of the ball and he was exceptional, but against Bayern we all knew we would spend long periods without it. I would rather have seen Fletch in the middle, who is much better off the ball than Giggsy.

Other than that (and Fellaini, who had a pretty torrid night to be honest), Moyes and the team were brilliant. Should give them great hope for next week!

I'm gladly eating a couple of slices of humble pie.A lot of belief, commitment and composure shown by United last night.Really good to see.We're still in with bloody good chance of going through.Buttner played a blinder.In fact the defence put in a performance that I thought they were no longer capable of.
Negatives? Rooney gives the ball away too much and his first touch is very poor, so over rated.Fellaini also gave the ball away too much, at times he looks surprised he is playing in a football match.Still, can't complain really(yes I know I just did!)

02 Apr 2014 08:17:00
You can talk about possession stats all you like Makes no difference to me we had a game plan and it worked!

Got to mention buttner people saying he is no good! please watch that game and tell me why!
He just needs a long run of games!

Regarding everyone else, we did well thought wellbeck was immense and kagawa when he came on look really good and worked hard!

Really happy with that result maybe we won't go through maybe we will but what is more important to me that the manager ant team looked together and united!

We need to let moyes bring in his own players and then judge him!

He got it right for the Bayern game and maybe he will feel more confident that he can make the best of what he has got at his disposal!

Looking forward to the Newcastle game and getting a good result

Not posted in a while so have fun guys

Buttner gave the ball away more times than I can remember!

02 Apr 2014 06:13:21
Patrice Evra should not play for Manchester United again. Alex Buttner was fantastic last night and a run in the first team would do wonders for him.

For the first time this season our left flank looked almost solid and I wasn't twitching everytime the ball appeared on that side of the pitch.

Well done Mr Buttner.

That is all

But but but. It will be evra only who will be at lb in the 2nd leg. Whatever we want. And and and. Roben will give him a torrid time.
With goals coming from left side only.
Not being negative but since last 4seasons its happening that way only.

I have to agree with you both. Robben will be licking his lips at the thought of facing Evra. He's certainly going to be our weakest link next time. Problem is with Buttner injured, Evra will 100% play and would have probably played regardless so it's going to be difficult to watch. At least SAF and then Moyes saw that Ev needed to be replaced, shame it's 3-4 season's too late.