Re: The Barclays Premiership / Champions League Thread
Sorry guys, was away in Europe for 2 weeks, missed everything. I took the flight back on Saturday evening Paris time, so I missed the game too.
whymehor said:
......The main gap came from the midfield, apart from Park who kinda fizzled out by 2nd half, the rest really let xavi, inestia and messi strolled the park. Somehow, even Platini felt bored...
Barca became really deadly 3 quarter from the post as they always do...we need consistent and reliable midfield players like Keane to disrupt the flow, tighten the middle defense and stamp the authority on field..
highbury said:
I think that everywhere all ManU fans were stunned by Barca's play. My friend was asking me how any team in the world can beat Barca. My reply was to ask Arsenal. We beat them 2-1 before.
Ok, jokes aside. This was really a damn good match! ManU were outclassed by a totally
Should not be surprised by the result. Man Utd has this weakness just in front of Vidic/Ferdinand, ever since Keane left. I have said many times before - this position is Man Utd's Archilles' heel. Happened to be Barca's strength, ironically.
All three goals were scored just in or outside the box. Those were Keane/Ince/Robson area.
Anderson, Carrick, Fletcher all cannot fill these boots. Few seasons ago, Gattuso looks the best replacement. Now, I think the best player in that role is Essien at this moment. A shield that keeps Terry and Luiz relatively free. Barca has two - Busquets and Mascherano.
Hard to find silent heroes in that role anymore, like Dunga, Makelele, Rijkaard, Vieira, and Lothar Matthaus.......
Anyway, none of the team from any league could have matched Barcelona.... they are simply the best !!!
