Pangaea Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 He was a freak of nature really. Going full pelt at defenders with the ball glued to his feet. Still remember the first time I saw him, it must have been 1991. I wasn't much into football back then, but a United game was on while we were in a hotel lobby, and he was just tearing up the left side at jawdropping speed. It's strange how small moments like that stay with you 20-odd years later. Looking back, this may well have been the seed that got me properly interested in football and Manchester United. It's nothing short of astonishing he is still playing at the top, top level over two decades later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddidiodion Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Ah Giggsy making misplaced passes in the centre circle look like tap ins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 He was a freak of nature really. Going full pelt at defenders with the ball glued to his feet. Still remember the first time I saw him, it must have been 1991. I wasn't much into football back then, but a United game was on while we were in a hotel lobby, and he was just tearing up the left side at jawdropping speed. It's strange how small moments like that stay with you 20-odd years later. Looking back, this may well have been the seed that got me properly interested in football and Manchester United.It's nothing short of astonishing he is still playing at the top, top level over two decades later. Especially because as he got into his 20s he was constantly pulling hamstrings - felt he never quite achieved his full potential because of his many niggles. Could have been top 5 in the world definately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldberg Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Watching Giggs dribble when he was younger is basically what Messi is now. It's crazy how low their centres of gravity are/were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It was terribly frustrating to see him hobble off seemingly every other game, but he managed to get over it in the end, and even while he had those problems he was a menace to face for defenders. Don't think I've ever seen a player run that fast with the ball at his feet. He's not the kick and run type either; the ball seemed to be glued to his feet despite him running at full pelt. He still has that ability now, although his speed is obviously much slower, but he can still turn it on and leave defenders in his shadow. Don't think we will ever see his like at the top end of football, especially playing for one club for 20-odd years at that level. Rooney is probably the best bet as he was on the top of his game so early, but he obviously didn't start with us, and I doubt he can play nearly as long as Giggs has. Doesn't take care of his body well enough for that. Not sure how many matches they got, but guys like Raúl and Del Piero have obviously also been massive club legends. The only shame is that he never got to represent his country in a major international tournament (I'm going to ignore the Olympics with UK). Apart from that. he has done it all, many times over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 and of course not forgetting my favourite ever goal (not including a certain Champions League final) and best ever celebration in my favourite ever match (also not including a certain Champions League final)! and done in my favourite ever season against my least favourite opponents at the time... what a run! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It truly was. I have it right up there with Maradona's as one of the very best goals in the history of football. And what a ****ing occasion to do it in!!! There are a handful of occasions following football the last 20-ish years where I have genuinely run around screaming like a totally bonkers person, and that was one of them. Giggs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Kids beat Bolton 3-2 after a late Wilson goal. It's good they learn this trick early Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshotbg Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Giggs finishing in that video... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_guitarist Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Kids beat Bolton 3-2 after a late Wilson goal. It's good they learn this trick early Good win, took a while to get going but got there in the end. Great goals from Barmby and Weir too. Between Barmby, Pearson and Weir for man of the match in my opinion. I really do like Wilson though, had nothing but scraps for the whole game but got one chance and he buried it. Doesn't seem to go out of the game when he's up front on his own like Hernandez does sometimes either. Held the ball up well, ran the channels and linked well with the midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Wootton bagged a goal for Peterborough, apparently Petrucci came close but fluffed his chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott MUFC Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Liverpool thread they are discussing how many goals they will be conceding. so how many? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 4 goals with RVP getting a hat-trick and Chica with the other. Fancy Nani to have a blinder too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Pessimism central in the Pool thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would not trust that lot, they are simply summoning up a mother-load of anti-jinx on the game. Vidic or Evans v Suarez?? Either is just us begging for a red card and penalty, Liverpool don't knock it in the air much but we would still have corners to deal with. Tough choice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Phish Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 jevans has to be our first choice cb now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would not trust that lot, they are simply summoning up a mother-load of anti-jinx on the game. Vidic or Evans v Suarez?? Either is just us begging for a red card and penalty, Liverpool don't knock it in the air much but we would still have corners to deal with. Tough choice! They'll still moan when we beat them though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSB Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Will Suarez not be on the wing today with Sturridge through the middle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Depends if they dare going that offensive. We have more than enough to see off this team, but they are game-raising as this is their CL final. Exepct a close game, but anything can happen. Hell, Stoke v Chelsea was actually a tight affair yesterday (until the end), yet Chelsea won 4-0. Anything can happen. We ran rings around them when Berba scored his hattrick, yet we only won 3-2. Football is a weird sport at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren24 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 An RVP demolition is building, I'd love today to be the day that everything he touches turns to gold. I mean a lot of it already does, but he's close so often, one of these days he'll get 4 or 5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 They have no choice but to attack especially as everyone thinks our defence is "weak". I really hope they come at us and realise too late that our defence only seems extra porous when we have a crap midfield in front of it. With a good midfield and a strong attack (please leave Chicha on the bench) we should win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren24 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 If Nani plays I'd want Chicha starting. Get anything across their 6 yard box today and I'd want him in there. Be interesting to see the line up, so many possible starting variations now players are starting to come back. Expect Kagawa to play considering Rooney will be back next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Phish Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 bet rooney's on the bench today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 If Nani plays I'd want Chicha starting. Get anything across their 6 yard box today and I'd want him in there. Be interesting to see the line up, so many possible starting variations now players are starting to come back.Expect Kagawa to play considering Rooney will be back next week. Kagawa, RVP plus Chicha in the same line-up is going back to the "top heavy + midfield light" system that was not working. If we play with wingers then we will have a proper midfield 2 of Carrick and Cleverley with Young on the left and Nani/Valencia on the right. We would have Kagawa playing behind RVP who will be the furthest forward with Chicha off the bench and a guaranteed 3 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It can't be long until the line-ups are announced can it? I'm expecting Rooney to start today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren24 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I do like the sound of that, Kagawa playing where he feels best. We're yet to see him shine but I am sure it wont be long until he's winning MotM's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 But not to finish the game, that's my pro-tip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshotbg Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I don't like Welbeck starting this one... Valencia or Hernandez would have been better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren24 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Welbeck up top with RVP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Damn, no Rooney! We're going to miss Evans, shows how important he's become in our defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizzy Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 would expect it to be Welbeck from the left or right. Kagawa most advanced midfielder off RVP. RVP Hattrick today please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Surprised by inclusion of Welbeck and exclusion of Evans. Let's hope it works out. Lets hammer the ****ers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseboy64 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 MUTV report Lindegaard has flu and Evans felt his hamstring this morning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Pleased with Welbeck - he offers much more link play than Chicha and can help out the midfield more. Think the scousers will pack the midfield today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 MUTV report Lindegaard has flu and Evans felt his hamstring this morning Why is he touching up Lindegaard if he is sick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Why is he touching up Lindegaard if he is sick? Pan trying to calm our nerves with humour. Keep them coming as I will need it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Kagawa attracts few fouls and that but he just doesnt seem to fit the bill at United. At Dortmund he made brilliant passes, ran through the defences and movement was excellent. At United seems a lot more static and lower on confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Kagawa to play the Rooney position when we need change but other than that he needs keeping away from the starting line-up in the really big and tough games. We are playing a man light as he is doing the headless chicken routine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltaroad Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 RvP doing the Welbeck Flick trying to score. Kagawa has been decent, as usual darting about, running into space, tracking back and linking place. Pity it isn't as effective. It will be tho in time when we learn to run with and around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshotbg Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Cleverley and Carrick were excellent up to 2-0. Kind of stopped playing afterwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Robin >>>>>>>>>>> Ratman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_guitarist Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Delighted with that, bit nervy towards the end but I think we deserved it. Welbeck was excellent again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Missed the game but was refreshing the beeb on my phone furiously on the way home, nervous as hell so pretty damn happy we held on. Was kind of hoping Arsenal would get something from City but they are playing Walcott on his own up front. Back down to 7 points after that match, then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddidiodion Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Another win in a big game (well...), that will do. Plus the double over Liverpool! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott MUFC Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 couldn't care if we beat em by 1 goal, 1 goal is the same points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangaea Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 The hope for Arsenal getting a great result today ended after about 7 minutes. A shame really. Hoped we would increase the gap today. Still, 7 points is a good gap at this stage of the season, and if we can keep up the pressure City will find it tough to catch us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Only team that will be annoyed this weekend is Chelsea, after an amazing result at Stoke they would have expected to gain points on at least 1 title rival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldberg Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I know it was a tight scoreline but that's the worst Liverpool side I have ever seen turn up at OT & that includes the side we absolutely battered 3-2. They are reliant on Suarez for all the movement. Other than that they just pass it around without threatening. Think they had two shots on target, the goal & the preceding shot which BSD parried into his path. We completely stopped playing at 2-0. Jones came on and did nothing, not sure he even touched the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren24 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 So frustrating, we struggle in our match to finish the game off, go through so much tension and pressure but finally get the win... City goto Arsenal and the game is over inside 9 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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