tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post897091321250346762..comments2023-11-15T11:47:05.697+00:00Comments on Manchester United blog..: How United can beat Chelsea in Champions League final...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-41846632914486982832008-05-26T17:17:00.000+01:002008-05-26T17:17:00.000+01:00So Scholes got the nod, though that was never in d...So Scholes got the nod, though that was never in doubt. I thought the experience of Scholes in midfield did help to settle utd early. He did play a part in the goal with a nice touch to Brown but I'll admit overall he didn't play a massive part, but then, tell me a Utd player that did. I must admit, I thouhght utd were a bit dis-jointed after Scholes went off but then the substitutes changed the Spindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720172258136893278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-60964975657307716572008-05-04T16:30:00.000+01:002008-05-04T16:30:00.000+01:00I think Chelsea will win. I think they will use sq...I think Chelsea will win. I think they will use squad rotation to their advantage by "giving up" on the league to focus on winning the Euro Cup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-56815987924092264182008-05-02T20:39:00.000+01:002008-05-02T20:39:00.000+01:00Yeah Scholes can start and possibly be brought off...Yeah Scholes can start and possibly be brought off earlier on for Anderson.<BR/><BR/>Ferguson's started playing Italian style football and recently Gattusso as well has recognised it. And so the midfield battle will be something he would be prepared for. However, the midfield dilemma you put forth is exactly the tactical one Ferguson should focus on.<BR/><BR/>Park gets himself into great Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-19400772259016140952008-05-02T09:12:00.000+01:002008-05-02T09:12:00.000+01:00And finally:Anderson started against Liverpool, Ro...And finally:<BR/><BR/>Anderson started against Liverpool, Roma (x2) and Chelsea we went on to win 3 out of 4.<BR/><BR/>One of the games that he came on as sub was Arsenal and only then did we look capable of beating them.<BR/><BR/>And in two of the games where he was completely overlooked we dropped four points at Blackburn and Boro....<BR/><BR/>So how you or anyone can suggest that his form has James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-90784326436585983802008-05-02T09:00:00.000+01:002008-05-02T09:00:00.000+01:00Just looked at the stats and Scholes has started t...Just looked at the stats and Scholes has started twice as many games as Anderson in the last 10 games - his form does not warrant that and it backs up my point that Anderson has been overlooked for no apparent reason. <BR/><BR/>Yet, bizarrely the perception appears to be that Anderson's form has dipped...<BR/><BR/>For the record the last ten games:<BR/>Scholes - played 8<BR/>Anderson - played 4 +James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-69528417111030023152008-05-02T08:18:00.000+01:002008-05-02T08:18:00.000+01:00The big difference between Scholes and Anderson is...The big difference between Scholes and Anderson is that one gets picked on reputation and the other doesn't a fair crack of the whip.<BR/><BR/>Against Chelsea, Anderson was played in the wrong position - too far up front when we needed him deeper. We needed him scrapping deeper like he did against the Scouse.<BR/><BR/>Scholes form does not warrant him being first choice over Hargreaves and James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-71897931382983596662008-05-01T21:44:00.000+01:002008-05-01T21:44:00.000+01:00If Scholes has been going backwards so has Anderso...If Scholes has been going backwards so has Anderson. He's faded away a bit now and also gives the ball away too often. Actually we can't seem to be able to retain the ball that long of late.<BR/><BR/>Ideally Hargreaves and Carrick should be in central midfield but that combination has never really worked for us. Anderson is better when he's brought on later in the game. So I think Fergie will go Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-51771743073273388282008-05-01T16:30:00.000+01:002008-05-01T16:30:00.000+01:00Spindle,Believe me, I'd love to see Scholes collec...Spindle,<BR/><BR/>Believe me, I'd love to see Scholes collect man of the match. I will be delighted if that happens. Above all else I want us to win. See you in three weeks...James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-52159815082150253492008-05-01T16:19:00.000+01:002008-05-01T16:19:00.000+01:00Ok James, let's agree to disagree. I think Fergie ...Ok James, let's agree to disagree. I think Fergie will go for 4-4-2 in the final<BR/>VDS<BR/>Brown Ferdinand Vidic Evra<BR/>Giggs Scholes Hargreaves Ronaldo<BR/>Tevez Rooney<BR/><BR/>And I don't expect Scholes to let us down so see you in 3 weeks time back here :-)Spindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720172258136893278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-78058429270095408162008-05-01T16:00:00.000+01:002008-05-01T16:00:00.000+01:00Anon, regarding your stats, what's that saying "Da...Anon, regarding your stats, what's that saying "Damned Lies and Statistics". If we could somehow transplant Scholes brain into Park's head, then perhaps we'd have a decent player. I love the work-rate of Park, but all too often he gives the ball away, he is the proverbial headless chicken, and my eyes do not deceive me. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Spindle, I'm sorry but we are not going to agree on Scholes James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-42124863358347242092008-05-01T15:43:00.000+01:002008-05-01T15:43:00.000+01:00This game will be another tightly contested 1-0, b...This game will be another tightly contested 1-0, but a much different game than Barcelona. Defence will be the key. I agree that if you stop Drogba you stop Chelsea. But beware, too much focus on Drogba enabled Ballack to ghost in unmarked for a free header last Saturday. Midfield is their real strength. We have to stop their runners from midfield. We will not be able to give them possession likeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-65807891642662378482008-05-01T15:32:00.000+01:002008-05-01T15:32:00.000+01:00Are you watching the same games as me? I take it y...Are you watching the same games as me? I take it you have noticed that Fergie is now playing a 4-3-3 this season which is why Scholes is sitting deeper. He is being played in a different role now and he is just as effective, leaving the goal scoring to the boys!<BR/>Yes he played below par in some games but his contribution this season has not gone unnoticed (present company excepted).<BR/>Some Spindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720172258136893278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-36616841757938927312008-05-01T15:27:00.000+01:002008-05-01T15:27:00.000+01:00James Ryddel, I think your article is superb and I...James Ryddel, I think your article is superb and I agree with you 100%. If only Fergie would read what you have written and apply those tactics in the Final, I for one would definitely be more confident about Utd winning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-70092776183397823822008-05-01T14:09:00.000+01:002008-05-01T14:09:00.000+01:00Park gives the ball away? What football match wer...Park gives the ball away? What football match were you watching? Just look at the stats from the Barca match, out of 30 odd passes around 20 of which were forward, only 5 were bad. Better defensively than Nani, keeps possession better too. Nani's better at creating chances and swinging in crosses (when he bothers to). But I don't think he'll play against Chelsea, even if he tracks back and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-68248403852749703142008-05-01T13:10:00.000+01:002008-05-01T13:10:00.000+01:00Regarding the first leg in Spain, Ronaldo was the ...Regarding the first leg in Spain, Ronaldo was the only player who looked dangerous. Scholes was ineffective and he was apart of a midfield that allowed the opposition the freedom of the park. That performance was nothing short of embarrassing - but Barca allowed us to get away with it.James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-91023494316891556242008-05-01T12:55:00.000+01:002008-05-01T12:55:00.000+01:00Scholes DID NOT play well against Barca, of the fo...Scholes DID NOT play well against Barca, of the forward players on view only Tevez came out of that game with any credit - because of his work-rate. <BR/><BR/>We won largely because of Barca's inability around our penalty area. If it had been a boxing match, our corner would have thrown in the towel based on their almost total domination. But our salvation was our back four, who did well and James Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-40074598420948300082008-05-01T12:35:00.001+01:002008-05-01T12:35:00.001+01:00Will we be able to go to Russia,Abromviches back y...Will we be able to go to Russia,Abromviches back yard and not get cheated by the owners "officials". He will do anything to make sure his team wins,as money is no problem and finding crooked linesman and Refs is also not difficult.Lets hope United can get past the 14 man Chelsea squad...because we all know thats how things are gonna go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-76928153862386131022008-05-01T12:35:00.000+01:002008-05-01T12:35:00.000+01:00Barcalona made us run all night in the Nou Camp (a...Barcalona made us run all night in the Nou Camp (and at home); Scholes was man of the match for utd on that occasion. <BR/>And with Hargreaves back in the center of midfield, scholes will have licence to go forward and make a difference. We need him big time.Spindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720172258136893278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-38028374213859645582008-05-01T12:28:00.000+01:002008-05-01T12:28:00.000+01:00IF Scholes starts and goes on to help us win the t...IF Scholes starts and goes on to help us win the trophy no one will be happier than me to be proven wrong - but of late he has been dire - he was taken off after 55 mins against Arsenal recently, only then did we look capable on beating the Gunners.<BR/><BR/>I am one of Scholes biggest fans, but he no longer has the engery to get around the park like he used to. Part of the key to beating ChelseaJames Ryddel - Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341271207454849421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-28844756158675082792008-05-01T12:04:00.000+01:002008-05-01T12:04:00.000+01:00Man Utd can beat Chelsea anytime as long as they p...Man Utd can beat Chelsea anytime as long as they play normally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33581513.post-54979406218751401492008-05-01T11:54:00.000+01:002008-05-01T11:54:00.000+01:00So Scolesy still has doubters - I just don't get i...So Scolesy still has doubters - I just don't get it. The utd blogs were saying start Anderson and Carrick prior to the semio-final clash but I expected Fergie to go for experience in Scholes on the big occasion. And why would he not use the players with experience again in the final? Scholes is class, remember his performance in Portsmouth this season when he was just back from injury? Anyone whoSpindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720172258136893278noreply@blogger.com