Reading some of the articles on here last night, I can only say one thing... Pathetic!!!
We got beat by Real because of a joke of a decision, in my opinion the Chelsea game was lost due to square pegs in round holes (not for the first time).
Last night we competed, thought Phil Jones and Rafa were class but AGAIN square pegs in round holes...
Giggs shouldn't have been playing in midfield and Welbeck not on the wing. Yes, Rooney was a little lacklustre but by his own high standards he's had a poor season.
After the match I was a little p1ssed off but the 12 points gap does soften the blow! I did actually think we played a million times better than the 1-0 last season, we didn't compete at all then. Last night was much better we just didn't create as much, and way way way to many Hollywood passes from Giggs!
Yes, Fergie took an age to make any changes, and in my opinion made the wrong ones at that... But to say he has lost it and we need a major clear out etc is ludicrous!
We've walked the league this year! That's down to one person! Fergie!
This is stupid...........
posted on 9/4/13
Redas
Jones??? He had to play at the back
posted on 9/4/13
Phil Jones came of age last night. That was the only major positive for me from the whole game. He was up against a quality side playing well and he had a cracking game.
Our centre back curse is getting scary though. It just seems to continue year after year after year. 3 missing last night through injury.
And that was the most embarassing midfield display I have seen in a long time from us in a Big match. No where near the standard required.
posted on 9/4/13
Jones is a CB. Thats his position.
posted on 9/4/13
Stretty and redblack
Spot on guys
posted on 9/4/13
I've given (deservedly IMO) Jones a hard time about his attempts at midfield and attack but he was a beast at centrehalf last night.
Probably time to end the failed experiment of turning him into a mid and just play him in a position he's suited to.
posted on 9/4/13
We don't need Garay unless Rio leaves or Vidic is struggling.
Play Jones in defence and go and buy two quality midfielders.
Fergie won't do that though. It's far too simple a solution.
posted on 9/4/13
We have far too many centre backs, at least until Vidic/Ferdinand leave. We're up to 5, and I am fairly confident regardless of which 2 play, though I am slightly more confident when at least one of Rio/Vidic play.
posted on 9/4/13
Far too many might be a slight exaggeration I just meant we don't need more, yet.
posted on 9/4/13
TKT
Good point mate he showed what he could last night and like Stretty says play him at the back and spend the money on the midfield
posted on 9/4/13
thought carrick played well last night, made so many interceptions, was pressing them high up the pitch when necessary and always seemed to have time on the ball and pick the right pass.
RVP as well - alots been said about his lack of goals but he set up the goal, the chance for Rafael and his overall play was good - we just didn't really create anything for him and that was down to the wingers and to rooney really.