Man Utd Thread:

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Why change the habit of a lifetime, good to see Fergie taking responsibility when things go wrong: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29712012

[seafoid]

Why change the habit of a lifetime, good to see Fergie taking responsibility when things go wrong: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29712012

As Private Eye said about Terry Leahy of Tesco (very similar to Fergie including what happened after he left )

"Like most great leaders he is modest but relentless in taking credit for success and modest to the point of reticence in not taking the blame for anything at all."

[Boycey]

I see United are having Victor Valdes train with them

From Official Website

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has offered the 32-year-old former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes a chance to complete his rehabilitation from a knee injury and to work his way back to fitness with the club.

Valdes, a free agent, will have his recovery supervised by the United medical staff before training with the first team, as he bids to regain full fitness.

[rodney trotter]

Van Gaal worked with him twice, during his 2 spells with Barca, gave him his Barcelona debut. He could be a useful addition if they offer a contract.

[thewobbler]

Why change the habit of a lifetime, good to see Fergie taking responsibility when things go wrong: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29712012

When we are talking about Fergie we are talking about a football manager with few if any peers.

As such there are few if any people qualified to pass a negative judgement on him.

People can look to point fingers at him all they like. But as the same side he took to a league title was a shadow of itself 6 months later, and is now utterly decimated, he can and should point out (from a most elevated position) that the problems were not created by him, but by his leaving.

[beer baron]

I see United are having Victor Valdes train with them

From Official Website

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has offered the 32-year-old former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes a chance to complete his rehabilitation from a knee injury and to work his way back to fitness with the club.

Valdes, a free agent, will have his recovery supervised by the United medical staff before training with the first team, as he bids to regain full fitness.

Any chance he can play in defence?

[seafoid]

I hope Chelsea have some respect for Man Utd and don't start banging in goals just because they can.

[Farrandeelin]

I hope Chelsea have some respect for Man Utd and don't start banging in goals just because they can.

Sure you do... Paul Scholes reckons that it can be the making of Utd's defence!

[Sham Man]

You have too much time on your hands.

you words, ring ever so true!

[Milltown Row2]

I've a feel Utd could end up with a embarrassing home defeat!!

[rodney trotter]

Utd XI against Chelsea : De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Fellaini, Januzaj, Di Maria, Mata, van Persie.

subs: Lindegaard, Blackett, Fletcher, Carrick, Herrera, Pereira, Wilson.

[Captain Obvious]

Manchester United the better side in that half, more of the ball and more shots on target.

[beer baron]

Good 1st half.Rojo has to wake up though and Shaw has to learn to get back.

[Farrandeelin]

Manchester United the better side in that half, more of the ball and more shots on target.

Agree. Terrible shot by Mata though from the free.

[laoislad]

Clear penalty not given against Man United. Surprise Surprise.