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I cannot say that this season will be remembered as a particularly good one.
I will remember that the Stam-story ended up in a very questionable defence, our weakest the last 10 years or so. I cannot say that Stam was our best defender, and I cannot say that Blanc is our weak spot. It's just that the overall defence is really performing way below what we need. Both Arsenal and Liverpool, e.g., has defences that we don't even come close to. We cannot accept that. I WILL remember that we managed to lose at least 8 games in the Premier League.
I will also remember that Juan Sebastian Veron WAS a MISTAKE. Those who cannot see that should get their eyes changed. He has not been an indifferent addition to our squad. He has weakened our attacks. And it so because he much, much, much more often chooses the wrong desition rather than the right. And he also very often just makes so called 'safe' choices without challenging or making any significant impact offensively. He has been more strong defensively than most expected, but we didn't buy him for that. He may very well be a good player, but not for us. And that sums it up. Sure, he can be better next year. The question is wether he will stay, or even should.
I will remember Alex Ferguson and the board's rather clumsy approach to the "Who-will-be-the-next-Manager?"-question. The lack of any clues I think maybe was the most influential factor when it came to weaken the team. It should be agreed EARLY upon whom the next manager will be, and set a date. Period. That method has been known to work for others, and should work for us as well. It's not a shockingly new and risky approach either. Look around. It is already invented. Most companies use that method in fact.
On the positive side I will remember how good team was to, in spite of all our Premier League-losses, actually managed to fight for the first place 'till the very bitter end. It will not happen though.
I will remember how great Nistelroy and Solskjær was. They simply stood out as one the best attackers in Europe. What was the genious in NOT letting both play from start in the semi-final tonite? I am sure Fergie has an answer, but I am not sure it was so dang smart, whatever he says about it.
I will remember how Barthes really lost many matches for us in the beginning, but even more I will remember him for becoming THE wall for most of the season. For me he is as great as Nistelroy or Solskjær. A long time since he made an error. World class.
I will remember the two last matches against Deportivo. IF we had reached the final, I am sure we would have beaten ANY team in the world EASILY with performances like that. When they play like that they are simply the best team in the world. I am glad they showed us that.
I am proud to have been a Manchester United fan since 1978. And I am proud to know I will be so 'till I die. This was just another season. History knows nothing. They haven't seen anything yet. We will return. You cannot kill the Red Devils. Keep the Red Flag Flying. Let Flame Burn. Forever.
<img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
I cannot say that this season will be remembered as a particularly good one.
I will remember that the Stam-story ended up in a very questionable defence, our weakest the last 10 years or so. I cannot say that Stam was our best defender, and I cannot say that Blanc is our weak spot. It's just that the overall defence is really performing way below what we need. Both Arsenal and Liverpool, e.g., has defences that we don't even come close to. We cannot accept that. I WILL remember that we managed to lose at least 8 games in the Premier League.
I will also remember that Juan Sebastian Veron WAS a MISTAKE. Those who cannot see that should get their eyes changed. He has not been an indifferent addition to our squad. He has weakened our attacks. And it so because he much, much, much more often chooses the wrong desition rather than the right. And he also very often just makes so called 'safe' choices without challenging or making any significant impact offensively. He has been more strong defensively than most expected, but we didn't buy him for that. He may very well be a good player, but not for us. And that sums it up. Sure, he can be better next year. The question is wether he will stay, or even should.
I will remember Alex Ferguson and the board's rather clumsy approach to the "Who-will-be-the-next-Manager?"-question. The lack of any clues I think maybe was the most influential factor when it came to weaken the team. It should be agreed EARLY upon whom the next manager will be, and set a date. Period. That method has been known to work for others, and should work for us as well. It's not a shockingly new and risky approach either. Look around. It is already invented. Most companies use that method in fact.
On the positive side I will remember how good team was to, in spite of all our Premier League-losses, actually managed to fight for the first place 'till the very bitter end. It will not happen though.
I will remember how great Nistelroy and Solskjær was. They simply stood out as one the best attackers in Europe. What was the genious in NOT letting both play from start in the semi-final tonite? I am sure Fergie has an answer, but I am not sure it was so dang smart, whatever he says about it.
I will remember how Barthes really lost many matches for us in the beginning, but even more I will remember him for becoming THE wall for most of the season. For me he is as great as Nistelroy or Solskjær. A long time since he made an error. World class.
I will remember the two last matches against Deportivo. IF we had reached the final, I am sure we would have beaten ANY team in the world EASILY with performances like that. When they play like that they are simply the best team in the world. I am glad they showed us that.
I am proud to have been a Manchester United fan since 1978. And I am proud to know I will be so 'till I die. This was just another season. History knows nothing. They haven't seen anything yet. We will return. You cannot kill the Red Devils. Keep the Red Flag Flying. Let Flame Burn. Forever.
<img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
