Stevie (above) felt Babel was too ugly for the cameras-
All good things come to an end....
The match barely got started when Carlos Tevez smacked the ball into the top corner in the 3rd minute. United fans were abuzz again. New signing Berbatov gave fans more reasons to sing as he was the architect of that first goal. The goal that seemed to suggest the floodgates opening at Anfield on Saturday..
It never happened.
2 silly goals later, the Scousers were celebrating their first win over us since 2001 at home. The "7-year itch" some called it. It was almost as if they had won the league (as if they knew what that would feel like). I was horrified and bordering on disgusted at our display.
The hunger was missing.
The movement and passing were missing.
United were missing.
I don't know whether to point it to complacency or just plain bad refereeing but either ways, we didn't look as if we deserved a win and I'm not even certain if even a point justified that performance.
For one, while Berbatov looked very promising upfront, United will only be able to utilise him fully only once they decide to leave out either Rooney or Tevez. A sacrifice has to be made. The support looked confusing and Rooney looked out of sorts in the wing position. With Ronaldo looking to return this week, a trade-off really needs to be sorted in our attacking set-up against Villareal and more importantly, Chelsea. While I'm a big fan of Wayne and have never questioned his commitment and passion for the cause, I think the boy needs to miss a few games to make way for on-form Tevez. It might do wonders for his appetite on the field.
The game at Stamford Bridge is a must-win now. And as if the task was not daunting enough, we're going up against one of the longest standing unbeaten records at home in England. Then again, if its anyone that can do it, it has to be United.
On a brighter note, contrary to what sensationalists would like to believe, the season is played out over 38 games and it's still early days. Plus, we still have that game in hand. So to those who write or gloat about our "slow start" and being in "crisis", allow me to provide you a timely reminder...
August 2007 - Humiliated 1-0 against City. Arsenal tipped to win the league.
May 2008 - Giggs downs Wigan 2-0. Van Der Sar shuts out Anelka. United kings of Europe & England.
All good things come to an end....
for Chelsea..
and their Stamford Bridge record.
What did you think I meant? ;)
The match barely got started when Carlos Tevez smacked the ball into the top corner in the 3rd minute. United fans were abuzz again. New signing Berbatov gave fans more reasons to sing as he was the architect of that first goal. The goal that seemed to suggest the floodgates opening at Anfield on Saturday..
It never happened.
2 silly goals later, the Scousers were celebrating their first win over us since 2001 at home. The "7-year itch" some called it. It was almost as if they had won the league (as if they knew what that would feel like). I was horrified and bordering on disgusted at our display.
The hunger was missing.
The movement and passing were missing.
United were missing.
I don't know whether to point it to complacency or just plain bad refereeing but either ways, we didn't look as if we deserved a win and I'm not even certain if even a point justified that performance.
For one, while Berbatov looked very promising upfront, United will only be able to utilise him fully only once they decide to leave out either Rooney or Tevez. A sacrifice has to be made. The support looked confusing and Rooney looked out of sorts in the wing position. With Ronaldo looking to return this week, a trade-off really needs to be sorted in our attacking set-up against Villareal and more importantly, Chelsea. While I'm a big fan of Wayne and have never questioned his commitment and passion for the cause, I think the boy needs to miss a few games to make way for on-form Tevez. It might do wonders for his appetite on the field.
The game at Stamford Bridge is a must-win now. And as if the task was not daunting enough, we're going up against one of the longest standing unbeaten records at home in England. Then again, if its anyone that can do it, it has to be United.
On a brighter note, contrary to what sensationalists would like to believe, the season is played out over 38 games and it's still early days. Plus, we still have that game in hand. So to those who write or gloat about our "slow start" and being in "crisis", allow me to provide you a timely reminder...
August 2007 - Humiliated 1-0 against City. Arsenal tipped to win the league.
May 2008 - Giggs downs Wigan 2-0. Van Der Sar shuts out Anelka. United kings of Europe & England.
All good things come to an end....
for Chelsea..
and their Stamford Bridge record.
What did you think I meant? ;)
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