The summer of 2007 was one of the most exciting times for me as a United supporter.
Hargraeves
Nani
Anderson
Tevez
When we signed 3 of those in one swoop (Anderson, Nani, and I'm not sure which other one), I was sure that we would go on to win the PL, and began dreaming of the CL, 9 months before we won it.
Not only that, but Vidic, Evra and Ronaldo the previous season had shown why they would go on to become world class players, and everything was looking great for the club.
This team had me almost wetting myself:
---------------VDS
Neville--Rio--Vidic--Evra
----------Hargraeves
--------Scholes--Carrick
Ronaldo-----Tevez---Rooney
Fergie managed to bring in all the kind of players we needed, energy, pace, defensive and offensive cover in midfield, players for either wing, and a deadly partner for Rooney.
At the time, this Barca team was only just emerging, and I thought the only team that could run is close was Barcelona, but that we would be able to beat them with the greater 'squad'.
Able to swap the formation comfortably into a 4-4-2 with Ronaldo and Nani on the wings, Rooney and Tevez up front, the ability to rotate the midfield with Carrick, Hargo, Scholes, Anderson, Giggs, the possibilities were almost endless. Our midfield was one of the strongest in Europe back then, we had players for every kind of role in the middle of the park.
Those were such exciting times for me, bring those summers back Fergie! But perhaps I'm just being greedy, and definitely nostalgic
United summer of 07: Exciting times
posted on 15/6/12
That squad was incredible. And it was Brown at Right Back by the way.
posted on 15/6/12
Pretty good but it had nothing on summer 2001; van Nistelrooy, Veron, Blanc...and, best of all, Roy Carroll!
posted on 15/6/12
comment by Who's Kissing Cameras? - Promoter of the ... (U1703)
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That squad was incredible. And it was Brown at Right Back by the way.
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Ah yes, apologies!
posted on 15/6/12
Summer of 1998 for me.
Yorke, Stam and Blomqvist!
posted on 15/6/12
I too had the feeling that 07/08 would be our year for the champions league, the new signings, the development of the squad and the written in the stars feel of 50th anniversary of 58' just made it fit all in nicely.
posted on 15/6/12
I felt similarly when we signed Nani, Anderson and Hargreaves. Was extremely optimistic and excited about the season ahead, especially as we won the PL in 06/07. We started the season terribly though!
posted on 15/6/12
i never understood why Fergie signed Berbatov in the summer of 2008. It ruined Tevez and he was treat poorly after same I thought.
posted on 15/6/12
my favorite ever united team that. some of the football played in 06-07, 07-08 and parts of 08-09 was better than anything i've seen seen from any team ever, including barcelona.
for three years we had a truly great team and scooped everything in sight bar the fa cup playing magnificent football into the bargain. and the good news is that the next great chapter is yet to unfold. everyone just needs to be patient.
posted on 15/6/12
Summer of 01, signing Ruud and Veron.
A midfield and attack of:
---------Keane------Veron---------
Beckham------Scholes------Giggs
-------------------RVN-----------------
6 world class players pretty much at their peak. God knows how that team finished trophyless. Probably due to Barthez and Silvestre at the back
posted on 15/6/12
If we brin Modric in, this will be right up there in terms of excitement IMO
Because we have been crying out for a playmaker for so long and then for us to get 2 in 1 summer in Modric and Kagawa would be amazing.