Unless you are a Citizen, Sunday's Manchester derby was a feast for the eyes with everything but the kitchen sink being thrown into the fray! While I can understand the consternation with the time-keeping, the team that won was the one that kept their eyes on the ball and not the stadium clock. Why? Just because it ain't over till the fat lady sings - doesn't matter if she was in team colors... or decked in red as some seem to imply.
The silver lining for Mark Hughes was that the controversy allowed the attention to divert from the reality of the game - that the first loss of the season for the team in blue was justified. Blow for blow, United were the better team over 97 (*wink*) minutes. Even taking injuries into consideration, United didn't have the luxury of VDS and Hargreaves on the bench while O'Shea is not even second choice in right back position.
City are a much better team than last season, no doubt. However, I sense that the money could have and should have been put to better use. Instead, it was old horse Bellamy that showed the way - a soon fading light in a supposed firmament of stars - surely not the best way to usher in the "New Age" of Manchester City.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Manchester Derby Team Selection
Unfortunately this is only my personal choice of first team to play the Citizens.
I'd go for Foster for goal as he is getting increasingly confident what with VDS out injured.
With the prospect of speedy counters, I'd play a fast back 4 of Wes Brown, Rio (if he is fit, else Johnny Evans), Vidic and the excellent Evra. I'd also play Fletcher just above the back four to break up the opposition attacks - although I'd wager City to plump for the wings.
I'd go with Giggs in midfield to partner Anderson in an attacking role with Berbatov holding up the ball. For the wings, I'd start with Nani at full speed with the option of Valencia in the second half to freshen things up with Rooney of course spearheading the frontline.
In my mind, Wes Brown and Evra will be key figures in this encounter, and I suspect this will be a game for Nani to shine.
I'd go for Foster for goal as he is getting increasingly confident what with VDS out injured.
With the prospect of speedy counters, I'd play a fast back 4 of Wes Brown, Rio (if he is fit, else Johnny Evans), Vidic and the excellent Evra. I'd also play Fletcher just above the back four to break up the opposition attacks - although I'd wager City to plump for the wings.
I'd go with Giggs in midfield to partner Anderson in an attacking role with Berbatov holding up the ball. For the wings, I'd start with Nani at full speed with the option of Valencia in the second half to freshen things up with Rooney of course spearheading the frontline.
In my mind, Wes Brown and Evra will be key figures in this encounter, and I suspect this will be a game for Nani to shine.
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