Man Utd Thread:

FermPundit · October 02, 2007, 08:50:37 PM

Roma are playing a very defensive formation which is proving very difficult to break down. Ronaldo and Nani need to stay out wide and get balls into the box. I also think Rooney should offer a big more support to Saha. Overall a decent enough performance but United need to up the tempo in the second half.

FermPundit · October 02, 2007, 09:10:43 PM

Saha was awful quiet. I expected more from him. Hopefully Tevez can nick a goal. I was impressed with him at the weekend.

FermPundit · October 02, 2007, 09:14:29 PM

Brilliant!! Great finish. I hope United don't sit back for the last 20 mins.

ExiledGael · October 02, 2007, 09:19:53 PM

Brilliant effort from Rooney. Very impressive defending there from Ferdinand also

Square Ball · October 02, 2007, 09:38:44 PM

Obviously take the 1-0 especially as Roma had plenty of chances and couldnt convert any of them thankfully

FermPundit · October 02, 2007, 09:41:19 PM

Great to get 3 points tonight especially with a difficult away trip to Dynamo Kiev up next. 3 league points against Wigan on Saturday and things will be looking good at OT.

new devil · October 02, 2007, 11:27:49 PM

Another good win tonight without playing well...should we be concerned with the lack of goals??

MauriceMalpas · October 03, 2007, 09:00:33 AM

Rio was different class last night. I have been crying out for Rooney to play of Saha all season and when they do................... $:-\$

magpie seanie · October 03, 2007, 10:43:50 AM

To be in the position United are in in the league and champions league the way they are playing is brilliant. The string of injuries is a big impediment at present to getting a team settled with good rhythm. With Rooney, Tevez and Saha getting more games under their belts the scoring rate should increase shortly.

Kentucky Blue · October 03, 2007, 12:32:20 PM

Is it just me or does Anderson remind anyone else of The Predator as in the film, with those big dread-locks?

full back · October 03, 2007, 12:36:37 PM

He does indeed kentucky
hasnt really had a chance to do anything yet though, has he?

Kentucky Blue · October 03, 2007, 12:44:43 PM

Quote from: full back on October 03, 2007, 12:36:37 PM

He does indeed kentucky
hasnt really had a chance to do anything yet though, has he?

apart from get jiggedy with hookers along with ronaldo and nani!

nice work if you can get it!!!

wild lot of turban's in the crowd last night! only saying.

maxpower · October 03, 2007, 01:15:06 PM

noticed a few alright.

on the match itself, it almost seemed envitable from early on that Manchester United would win one nil, there just wasn't the cut and thrust we often associate with home european matches and to be fair for most of the game Roma where looking comfortable playing for a draw.

How they didn't convert one or two of the chances at the end will surely annoy their coach but i'd think both teams will come through that group.

Not the biggest fan of Ferdinands but thought he was immense last night, attacked every ball, him and vidic are a very solid partnership.

magpie seanie · October 03, 2007, 01:44:21 PM

Yeah, credit where credit is due - Rio showed a bit of guts last night. Not usual and hopefully will be more than a one off. Methinks the challenge of Micah Richards/John Terry for his Ingerlund spot has his cage rattled and he's stepped out of the comfort zone for a change.

supersarsfields · October 03, 2007, 01:53:17 PM

I'd have to agree. I wouldn't be one of Rio's biggest fans but I thought he had a great game more's the pity!!
Concentration was good with seems to be his biggest down fall.
Though Scoles was playing very deep last nite which prob helped the defence. He didn't really take the ball to the edge of the Roma box much. Which I suppose is understandable as Nani and Ronnie weren't going to do too much defensive work.
Still reckon Fergie might go for an out and out poacher for Jan. Wonder how much Aston's worth?