Apr 28
Worry over Rooney and Vida | Evra’s Abuse | Curbs Plans Weak Squad
Small Monday roundup for you all.
The official site has still been cagey about the Rooney and Vidic situation. The Sun claims that Rooney is only 30% fit. But then, only the Sun is capable of zeroing in on such a percentage.
It’s been a strange 7 days for Vidic, though. First he gets laid off by a stomach bug, and then gets kneed by that Ivorian thug — all freakish ‘injuries’. He got hit badly on his face, but I suspect he will return on Tuesday. What’s with our defenders and Champions’ League semi-finals, anyway?
An unfortunate development came about after the game, as you might all know by now. A minor fight broke out between Chelsea stewards and United players. The press, of course, were quick to brand our players as thugs. As it turns out, Evra was allegedly racially abused. It’s a distraction we could all now do without. Chelsea and United will look into the CCTV footage and decide appropriately.
Some good news, as Alan Curbishley looks to play a patched up squad at OT. Don’t bet on it though. The next two Premier League games will hinge on our performance against Barcelona. A win will send spirits sky high; the fatigue that’s threatening to rip our season apart could be forgotten in a flash, and we could be back to the swagger of old. Lose the game, and we could end up making things a bit more difficult than it actually is.
And in the midst of our dreadful form, there is a silver lining — Cristiano Ronaldo wins the PFA Player of the year award for the second year running. Of course, it counts for little if we don’t win the Premiership, at least. Although, his value to our season cannot be overstated.
That’s all for the day. Join us tomorrow as we preview the game and don’t forget to join in the discussion in the comments.
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Moscow is my heaven (272)
Being Champions is a process. One that is a built upon for a very long time. It requires massive efforts from all envolved, whether it be players, coaching staff, or even the support of the fans.
What one must not forget though, is that to be a Champion you also need “L U C K”. What I mean by that is rather than the ball striking the post and out of the goal, it should hit it and go IN. Another example; rather than Vidic getting injured at such a crucial time of the tournament, in three different occassions and circumstances, why didn’t someone less important get the injury, e.g. Pique or say JOS.
Remember the 1999 final. We were crowned Champions of Europe because of luck being on our side in that particular game, NOT neglecting the effort we put all season at the time though, but we needed the LUCK FACTOR.
Even though we saw a little of the infamous Lady Luck this season, I am sure the “force” will be with us from now until the end of the season.
Some will hope. Some might rightly Pray. I for one will be optimistic today. Come on now, what idiot would think that we won’t be lucky!
It’s our DESTINY.
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I’m nervous as hell tonight. I’ve got exams starting on may 9th but I can’t keep my concentration on studies.
It’ll be a big night for us and I believe the lads can step up. As for Wayne and Nemanja, I think they will be Ok.
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Girish dude, mine r starting on 1st
But I know the Red Devils r going to smash Barcelona apart, only then will I be able to focus on the exams hehe
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can’t wait counting down the clock get the preview up soon mate and i’m not predicting anything as it has hardly gone the way we all predict in terms of score line and starting line ups
fergie work do your thing and lets kick CSKA Chelski in Moscow:-) or even dipperss will be fine
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Tom F; I’m dusting off my CV as we speak. I want SAF’s job. First changes I make, Ronaldo plays every game until he drops dead of exhaustion and when Rooney is hurt he will have to learn to play using a modified wheelchair. Then I go out and sign Huntelaar, Riquleme, Lahm, Boruc, Ballack, Ribery, Luca Toni and Messi. Just for starters. Then I plan on playing a more offensive style of game than Fergie’s preferred 4-6-0. I am instituting a 3-3-4. Now who says I have delusions of grandeur?
Seriously though, I’m just offering my feelings and opinions even if they aren’t worth shite. I still feel I am right about not resting your stars so late in the season unless you have clinched the title. Fergie had many weeks in which he could have rested some of our stars more. Crunch time is not the time to do it. And I feel vindicated in saying this because I am not the only one who feels this. I’ve been hearing it and reading it everywhere.
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oh my God, i’m soooo nervous. i’ve read nearly every rant and the mixed views are entertaining, at least without the handbags. Lads, you’re gonna have to go and buy new ones as your old ones are getting worn out now!
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