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Today we lost the FA Cup semi final at Wembley against Everton in heart breaking curcumstances, but I think there were many Positives to be taken from the game. The first being that if justice was done we would have won that match, as we were denied a clear penalty and goal scoring opportunity late in the second half - which frankly I think we would have been given had it not been for Moyes's remarks in the week about his belief that the referee is a United fan.
Many would have questioned Sir Alex's decision to start with a team mainly consisting of young players, but he clearly felt the big name players were too tired, and that this was a perfect opportunity for the youngsters to show their hunger and potential, and a trully believe they did just that. His decision to play Rio and Vidic in defense was pivotal too as a young team would need an experienced rock to fall back on, they were fantastic today and I think that was one of their best performances as a partnership.
In goal, Foster had a couple of nervy moments but he kept a clean sheet over 120 minutes and needed to be given the opportunity to show his worth. The Da Silva twins were fanastic in the fullback positions especially as they have both been out with injuries, they made good use of the ball and defended excellently. In midfield, Gibson battled well and did very little wrong, had a great shot too, while Anderson had one of his most productive games in a long time which has restored some of my confidence in him. On the right it has to be said Park was poor, his use of the ball was shocking and he did very little to impact the game. Contrast to the other flank where Welbeck showed he has plenty of potential, using the ball well, finding the right passes and moving well to link up with Macheda. Should have had a penalty/goal too. Up front, Tevez had a bad game, made poor use of the ball as has become a regular thing of late, and never looked like scoring. Though he did find some very good positions to recieve the ball. Macheda, who was the stand out player for me, led the line like a man far beyond his age. He played with the agression and desire of a true center forward. He was winning headers, linking up with his team mates, particularly Welbeck, and I think if he'd had more time on the pitch he could have got a goal. He looked like just the kind of player we need to partner Rooney and showed huge potential.
This game has shown many positive things to me. One of which being that when/ if (I'm pretty sure he will) Tevez leaves this summer, we may not need to splash out on a new striker because Macheda really looked the part today, he was not fazed by the occasion and gave a very good defensive partnership some problems. Welbeck looks like able back up too.
While we did lose the game, we should have won it with the penalty that never was. And it is this kind of bold belief in the younger players we have that has allowed us to have such continued success under Alex Ferguson's management. Alot of the youngsters took this opportunity with both hands and showed they are ready to make the step up whenever the boss wants them too.
The future is bright, the future is red
Many would have questioned Sir Alex's decision to start with a team mainly consisting of young players, but he clearly felt the big name players were too tired, and that this was a perfect opportunity for the youngsters to show their hunger and potential, and a trully believe they did just that. His decision to play Rio and Vidic in defense was pivotal too as a young team would need an experienced rock to fall back on, they were fantastic today and I think that was one of their best performances as a partnership.
In goal, Foster had a couple of nervy moments but he kept a clean sheet over 120 minutes and needed to be given the opportunity to show his worth. The Da Silva twins were fanastic in the fullback positions especially as they have both been out with injuries, they made good use of the ball and defended excellently. In midfield, Gibson battled well and did very little wrong, had a great shot too, while Anderson had one of his most productive games in a long time which has restored some of my confidence in him. On the right it has to be said Park was poor, his use of the ball was shocking and he did very little to impact the game. Contrast to the other flank where Welbeck showed he has plenty of potential, using the ball well, finding the right passes and moving well to link up with Macheda. Should have had a penalty/goal too. Up front, Tevez had a bad game, made poor use of the ball as has become a regular thing of late, and never looked like scoring. Though he did find some very good positions to recieve the ball. Macheda, who was the stand out player for me, led the line like a man far beyond his age. He played with the agression and desire of a true center forward. He was winning headers, linking up with his team mates, particularly Welbeck, and I think if he'd had more time on the pitch he could have got a goal. He looked like just the kind of player we need to partner Rooney and showed huge potential.
This game has shown many positive things to me. One of which being that when/ if (I'm pretty sure he will) Tevez leaves this summer, we may not need to splash out on a new striker because Macheda really looked the part today, he was not fazed by the occasion and gave a very good defensive partnership some problems. Welbeck looks like able back up too.
While we did lose the game, we should have won it with the penalty that never was. And it is this kind of bold belief in the younger players we have that has allowed us to have such continued success under Alex Ferguson's management. Alot of the youngsters took this opportunity with both hands and showed they are ready to make the step up whenever the boss wants them too.
The future is bright, the future is red
