Hey lads. Another United fan joining the thread
Wow, what a shakey start, and with Rooney's 2 month injury the King's 3 match suspension the rest of the boys need to step up in attack, too much burden on Tevez' shoulders. Tevez was a vital signing because otherwise Fergie wouldnt have a striker to use right now, but even though Nani and Hargreaves are top class, i feel that they have spoilt the chemistry that the united midfield gained last season. I just don't see where he can fit all the pieces, Giggs, Scholes, Ronaldo, Hargraves, Nani, Fletcher, Park Ji Sung and lets not forget his other signing Anderson.
I think the back four are playing relativley well, we have the same flow and the same ability to maintain pressure and posession, but for some reason we just cannot convert into goals. Hence the defeat to City, who were played off the pitch.
I think the slow season may cost us in terms of catching our rivals, i know City and a few others have come out flying but i can't see them maintaining the squad and form, depth will determine the success of their season. I think Birmingham CIty, Derby County and Aston will go down, even though it's a bit early for predictions.
Also, the Asian cup was very disappointing and im disappointed that we lost Carney and Nick Carle, but good for them. At the same time it's good to see some Brasialians and former Socceroos come back (Poppa and Moore) it will boost the quality in the A-League. It will be a close contest this season, i can't see Sydney winning, nor Melbourne. I think it will be out of Adelaide, Roar of Perth, but if the Mariners keep Sasho and Mrdja uninjured they could be the attacking outfit of the leage. I think the NZ boys will serve as a wildcard, upseting teams in the wake of the finals but for me they won't win it.
