berba was at one time our in form striker - didn't stop Fergie from dropping/resting him though.
This reminds me of Ruud's latter days
Dimitar Berbatov | 2010/11 Performances
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This reminds me of Ruud's latter days
Exactly this is the run in, no room for sentimentality.
feck sakes. Has he had a falling out with Fergie or something? Really surprised at this. Bring back Berba 
it does seem like itfeck sakes. Has he had a falling out with Fergie or something? Really surprised at this. Bring back Berba
feck sakes. Has he had a falling out with Fergie or something? Really surprised at this. Bring back Berba
We couldn't drop Rooney (because he's so precious) even if he wasn't playing well and Hernandez has bene terrific recently so that's our front two. Berba is only going to get game time in a 442 because he's clearly not a lone striker and at the moment the front two is set. However Berbatov is one of the key reason's we are in a great position in the league (whether people want to admit it or not) and I'm confident that he will be utilised in the run-in.
Im surprised any of you want to see the Roon-Hernandez partnership be broken up.
And the reason why Rooney is so precious is because he is our best player. And even when he has a bad game can produce (City Overhead kick)
And the reason why Rooney is so precious is because he is our best player. And even when he has a bad game can produce (City Overhead kick)
If given a choice, Berbatov - Hernandez partnership all the way.
But don't worry guys. Berba is a pro and a team player. He will understand his situation he's in.
But don't worry guys. Berba is a pro and a team player. He will understand his situation he's in.
Vidic is our best player.
I disagree.
Central defenders are much easier to replace than strikers in my opinion.
Berbatov was in form before SAF started playing Rooney each time in an attempt to make him regain some form. Ultimately, Rooney would have picked up the rythm again but it's unfair to Berbatov.
feck sakes. Has he had a falling out with Fergie or something? Really surprised at this. Bring back Berba
No, he should continue to relax, that is his natural state.
He'll go back to Spurs with some cash with Modric heading this way
Hernandez' consistent form in away matches is what is getting him picked I reckon. That and a blossoming partnership with Rooney.
Why break it? Both players are playing the best they've played this season.
Vidic is arguably the best cb in the world, Rooney isn't even in the top three strikers in the world.
really thought berba was going to start today given it is a prem game at home and we just had a midweek european game. quite surprised to be honest. also given that he's retired from interational football, he is getting quite the rest.
On form he is, besides I don't think center backs are of such high quality anymore. Vidic is streets ahead of anyone. Pique etc are vastly overrated.
A little ironic how Berbatov was perhaps undeservedly started ahead of Tevez and Owen in the previous two seasons when he wasn't in the best form and when he finally proves his worth gets dropped.
I still think its more to ensure hes freash and rested for the run-in, we have a lot of big games coming up, he'll get his chance.
I still think its more to ensure hes freash and rested for the run-in, we have a lot of big games coming up, he'll get his chance.
Nobody going to bump this? All right I will.
20 premier league goals, several of them absolutely huge. Berbaflop my arse.
fecking huge goal, thanks Berbatov. But up to then he barely got a kick of the ball if truth be told
Was shocked to see Hernadez go off But I dont care what an important result
Was shocked to see Hernadez go off But I dont care what an important result
Great response to being dropped son. Proud of you Berba.
Pfffffffftttttt. It was only Bolton at home.
Great that he finally got a goal off the bench, makes him more useful in the squad game. Now who has the stats? Is that his first goal off the bench for United? I think it is.
I also think I heard a commentator earlier in the season say that he only got 1 off the bench for Spurs too. Might have been bad information
Regardless, we're much better off when we can rely on any of our strikers on the bench to come on and score goals. Hernandez has proven he can do it, Owen has done it too and now Berbatov
I also think I heard a commentator earlier in the season say that he only got 1 off the bench for Spurs too. Might have been bad information
Regardless, we're much better off when we can rely on any of our strikers on the bench to come on and score goals. Hernandez has proven he can do it, Owen has done it too and now Berbatov
But, But he only scores unimportant goals.
Berbalegend
Berbalegend
Game winner
I was furious with him when he missed that chance when clean through but he more than made up for it
Took his opportunity well and he's reminded us that we have 3 strikers in form.
It's rare to see him be a matchwinner from the bench, but what a crucial goal that was! Hopefully he get's more goals and finishes as the Premier League top scorer.
It's rare to see him be a matchwinner from the bench, but what a crucial goal that was! Hopefully he get's more goals and finishes as the Premier League top scorer.
Well done Berba, thats why players shouldn't need to be babysat. Left out today came on and reminded everyone what an important player he can be when on form.
Goal aside, our second half team performance was vastly superior to our first. Coincidence?
Fantastic for Dimitar, really pleased for him (and us of course). I still feel we're far more dangerous with Hernandez up front though; otherwise we lack truly threatening pace & don't look that likely to score.
Was his Charity Shield goal off the bench?
But but he nearly messed it up
Just messing around
Just messing around
He should have started today, I was surprised he didn't given it was a home fixture.
Why would you disagree with that, he's 29years old and shouldn't need an arm around him when left out.
Hardly a child is he?
Hardly a child is he?
I think Berbatov brought a small element of control to our attack - the ball was a little less likely to come back when we got up there. There wasn't much in it though, I think any benefit we saw was just counteracting midfield issues. Delighted that he was the one following in the rebound, though.
Also down to the energy levels. Bolton were visibly tiring in the second half, allowing us more width, they couldn't keep up the pace they started.
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