Manchester United, as far as I am concerned, is the best club in the world. My only pity,as far as football is concerned, is that I did not get hooked to it earlier. Like most of the people in this country, I was a fervent follower of cricket, until something made me see a match between Manchester United vs West Ham which ended in a 5-5 draw. That, as most of the ardent football followers would know, happened to be Sir Alex Ferguson's last match. This was my introduction to football. Later, I managed to read Sir Alex's autobiography, "My Autobiography", and I was irresistibly drawn into the world of football, away from the realms of cricket. But this does not mean that I am averse to cricket. Not at all. When it comes to India vs Pakistan matches, I am as mad as any other person in this cricket loving country. But my allegiance has turned towards football.
Manchester United, as many may know, are in one of those transitional phases from which many a team has passed and from which many a team has fallen into a darker abyss, seen by many, but helped by none. It was a known fact that following the footsteps of Sir Alex would be no mean job, but David Moyes started his job wonderfully. Indeed, perhaps his is the first name to be remembered when one thinks of his former club Everton, where he has done a magnificent job. Yes, it is true, his Manchester United reign was less than successful, but that does not hide away his ability. He is doing an excellent job in Real Sociedad, having even beaten F.C.Barcelona. Perhaps had he continued his reign at Manchester United for some time, he may have succeeded. But I am not going to go into that.
Louis van Gaal is his successor, and he has done quite a good job in reconstructing this team. His credentials back him, his stats back him, and he has a bucket load of trophies and man management skills to back them up. The next match against Aston Villa, will be a crucial one. Manchester United were top notch against Tottenham and Liverpool, and need to carry that form against Villa. As far as the Angel di Maria conundrum is concerned, let the man be. His class is already proven. He has immense talent. His lob of the ball for Juan Mata's second goal against Liverpool was exquisite. He just needs time and support to prove his worth to his team. Louis van Gaal's style has benefitted players like Chris Smalling, Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini. Angel di Maria will hopefully benefit as well.
Manchester United, as many may know, are in one of those transitional phases from which many a team has passed and from which many a team has fallen into a darker abyss, seen by many, but helped by none. It was a known fact that following the footsteps of Sir Alex would be no mean job, but David Moyes started his job wonderfully. Indeed, perhaps his is the first name to be remembered when one thinks of his former club Everton, where he has done a magnificent job. Yes, it is true, his Manchester United reign was less than successful, but that does not hide away his ability. He is doing an excellent job in Real Sociedad, having even beaten F.C.Barcelona. Perhaps had he continued his reign at Manchester United for some time, he may have succeeded. But I am not going to go into that.
Louis van Gaal is his successor, and he has done quite a good job in reconstructing this team. His credentials back him, his stats back him, and he has a bucket load of trophies and man management skills to back them up. The next match against Aston Villa, will be a crucial one. Manchester United were top notch against Tottenham and Liverpool, and need to carry that form against Villa. As far as the Angel di Maria conundrum is concerned, let the man be. His class is already proven. He has immense talent. His lob of the ball for Juan Mata's second goal against Liverpool was exquisite. He just needs time and support to prove his worth to his team. Louis van Gaal's style has benefitted players like Chris Smalling, Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini. Angel di Maria will hopefully benefit as well.
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