New Season

We began last season on a stumpy note, can be said otherwise since Paul Scholes scored against Portsmouth but then came a second half equaliser from pompey and it paved way for United’s worst start in 16 odd years. Anyways now I say that it was just to add flavour to EPL championship. The way we came back, went down and came back again to reclaim the championship was not only memorable but symptomatic of the fact that of what stuff champions are made off.
I should start with Tevez , as the hopes were high from this stout argentinian. After a bit of shaky start he bounced back with some spectacular goals and with some outstanding dribbling ability. Tenacity was integral part of his play which also led sometimes to one man play and that was quite irritating at times when we were struggling for a winner or equaliser. Anyways he proved his worth and once again reminded that how SAF selects his players.
Nani, made quite an impact with that spectacular goal in the start of the season. But that was it for sometime to come. After that he played some thoughtless football at times, trying to shoot from range when players like rooney and ronny were waiting for passes against 2-3 defenders. At the end of this season nani came back with a new found sense and now united were scoring through wings and the last assists was of nani. I will always remember that 4-0 whipping of gunners in FA cup. Nani was hero of the day.
Anderson had his highs and lows too. He is a player to reckon with for his nice dribbling ability and maturity he shows sometimes in passing. Not only he provided enormous options in midfield he was impressive in some solo runs he made.
Hargo. I will call him a Dutch player in united for his total football. Starting from defensive MF role he went to wings defence. He would run all the way to opposition box-edge and then again come back, reminded me of Roberto carlos and Neville. I would always relish his winner against arsenal. What a sweet goal that was. He really justified his transfer amount of 18m.
Rooney had one best change in him, he was cool headed this time. He was not a protesting for faulty decisions a lot and mind you he played with equal responsibility when put in flanks sometimes. This season the plans are to put him again in lead striker position. He did some great assists and gelled up very well with tevez which was a delight to watch.
Scholsy and giggsy proved again this season they were the flag bearers of Roy Keane era and both played some great football in midfield. I remember an assist giggs made in a third round of FA cup against Villa. He foiled a counter attack by sliding tackle, dribbled ball covering almost box to box length and made an flawless pass. I would never forget the favour scholes did to us by that scorcher against barca in first leg of CL semis.
Van der saar was Wonder wall in front of the goal. Ben foster and thomas kusczak had their moments too. Thankful too Edwin for that save on anelka’s spot kick. We were chmpions of Europe.
Vidic , rio combo was quite formidable and evra played some hell of a football in CL final. The loop hole in defence was Wes brown whose blunder against Birmingham cost us the match. I hope he gets himself on spot this time.
So this was the story of last season. This season we are a team which has gelled up strongly and the players know each other well on field. No doubt that we pose a threat to everyone around. With gunners limping and blues aging, the challenge will be from scousers with new addition of keane and as usual great gerrard with torres in front with all guns blazing. Spurs will be one another team to watch with addition of Bent, Modric and Bentley to the side.
Hoping for treble this time seeing the buoyant mood in dressing room and practice ground at Carrington. The way ronny transfer matter has ended has sent some very positive signals and the team is packed with enthusiasm. One United.