Dec 10 2011
It might seem a little strange to say so, especially since Wolves are one of the worst sides in the Premier League, but this afternoon’s match at Old Trafford should be looked at with anticipation. No, not the kind of anticipation that’s felt ahead of a crunch clash in May, but the kind of anticipation brought on by a desire to turn the page and an uncertainty about what lies ahead on that next page.
Dec 10 2011
An open question to all the regulars:
Over the last few months I’ve learnt that you guys need somewhere to camp up for a few hours or a day or so. When new content is published in quick succession it makes it really hard to stick together in one place and chat away. With that in mind and the ‘brick-wall’ that is; getting a forum installed. I had an idea that you might like and find useful, me included.
Dec 09 2011
Welcome to the 18th – Can They Score – Manchester United podcast.
If you’re listening on a Mobile Device, use this link – Episode 18
After our nightmare night in Basel, this week’s episode features Christopher, Samuel and I as we dissect United’s failure to progress to the knock out stages of the Champions League and what wider implications it may have. Also includes listeners questions from: @FiveCantonas Are we spoilt? Moaning about an early Champions League exit when a team like Real Madrid failed to get past the Quarter-Final’s during a six-year run? @DoronSalomon You can sign one CM for United. What’s more important – that he has flair/creativity or that he has balls and’s intimidating? @ManUnitedYouth Player of the season so far?
Dec 08 2011
“Thursday nights, Channel 5!” was a chant designed by Manchester United fans when Liverpool failed to get a top four spot in 2010, but expect it to be heard more often the next few months. United’s loss to Basel was excruciating, humiliating, and painful. Memories of Benfica and the failings of the 2005/06 season were reminders for Ferguson going in to the game. “Back then we had a lot of injuries and young players trying to break into the squad, this time it is totally different” were the words from our manager before the Basel game. But was it different? Just like then we lost 2-1 in our final game, going out in the group qualification.
Why? How did this happen? Fergie blamed injuries and inexperience for our failings back then, but are they good enough excuses after what we saw on Wednesday?
Dec 08 2011
The morning after doesn’t feel any better. If anything the feeling is even worse than last night, like a terrible hangover that will take some time to get rid of. Trouble is that, like all hangovers, some say it was utterly unexpected while some say that it had been coming for a long time.
Dec 07 2011
Manchester United failed to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time since the 2005-06 season, after losing 2-1 in Basel on a disappointing night.
Last year’s finalist paid the price for making a mess of what was widely regarded to be the easiest group in the competition and stumbled to a defeat, when a draw would have been enough to progress.
Dec 07 2011
When you think of Manchester United and crucial Champions League games, you normally think of the knockout rounds, right? That is indeed usually the case, but tonight, United are in Switzerland to face Basel, with the knowledge that defeat will send them crashing out of the competition and into the Europa League. There’s no pressure there, no pressure at all…
Dec 07 2011
After reaffirming he won’t be taking the opportunity to bring any additional squad members in during January’s transfer window, Sir Alex Ferguson appears to be the only person on the planet who doesn’t think Manchester United have an urgent need for reinforcements in order to challenge for any major honours this season.
You have to question his stance as only last week he confirmed that if a young Bryan Robson or Roy Keane were available then Manchester United would be the first in the queue. So why is he ruling a January transfer out despite admitting the need for a new central midfielder?
But is it only central midfield where United need a new face?
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