Hello,
Chancellor Dan had to leave mid-way through the first half so I (Derek) am back for this week.
As much as I hate 7am kick-offs, I hate dropping points more. United went to Bolton after both Chelsea and Arsenal lost, only to barely hang on to draw at the Reebok. Worse than that, Rooney went out with an ankle injury and is now listed back in 2-3 weeks. So what happened?
Let's begin, shall we.
United has had defensive problems since the beginning of the season and have now conceded nine goals in five league games and trail leaders Chelsea by three points. Right off the bat, Kat Knight exposed the United defence to take the lead, only 6 minutes in. Where was Evra on the post you ask? I am still wondering what the hell happened there. Next, Nani dazzled to level the score but Bolton came back in the second half when Petrov was left un-marked and scored off of Fletcher. Moments later, Bolton could have easily taken a 3-1 lead when Elmander had a break-away but shot it over the bar. Nani later crossed to Michael Owen who seems to be scoring more goals off his head lately to give United the draw.
To be fair, Bolton played a good game and I do not think it is fair to say "United did not play well". It takes away from Bolton's mid-field and defensive play which was pretty solid except the Nani goal.
Rooney was taken off for what would later be revealed as an ankle injury. He will be out 2-3 weeks.
So dropped points = Derek mad.
This is an interesting if not scary time to be a United fan. It will be tough in Spain and we have another road game against Sunderland on the weekend. These are the games were things can be turned around or keep drawing and you fall behind.
See you on Saturday.
Derek
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
No Rooney = Dropped Points Again (at Everton, 09.11.10)
Hello,
Dan is in the mist of a transfer so I will handle the report once again.
I think I have used this title once before. The facts speak for themselves. Without Rooney in the line-up, United drops points. Let's look at the numbers from last year and this year since his injury away at Bayern.
Apr. 03 - v. Chelsea - LOST - NO ROONEY - 3 points
Apr. 11 - at Blackbrurn - TIE - NO ROONEY - 2 points
Apr. 17 - v. City - WIN - w/ ROONEY
Apr. 24 - v. Spurs - WIN - NO ROONEY - +3 points
May 2 - at Sunderland - WIN - w/ ROONEY
May 9 - v. Stroke - WIN - w/ ROONEY
Aug. 16 - v. Newcastle - WIN w/ ROONEY
Aug. 22 - at Fulham - TIE - NO ROONEY - 2 points
Aug. 28 - v. West Ham - WIN w/ ROONEY
Sept. 11 - at Everton - TIE - NO ROONEY - 2 points
Totals:
- 10 Games
- with Rooney: 5 games, full points
- without Rooney: 5 games; one win, one loss, three ties (-6 points)
These numbers do not even reflect the 3 goals Bayern scored at OT after Rooney re-injured himself and was no threat and were dumped out of the CL. They also do not reflect the fact that the one game United won against Spurs without Rooney, Tottenham had beaten Chelsea and Arsenel in back-to-back games in less than one week. One could make the argument that the odds were against Spurs to win that one, especially at OT.
Let's talk about the Everton game.
Everton played well in the first half, keeping possession and pretty much dominating the mid-field. Former United keeper, Howard has a great game making some critical saves. Everton scored first as Evra made a huge mistake to allow Arteta to charge in on goal. While Van der Sar stopped the shot, Pienaar hit at the far post. United responded with a great pass to Fletcher in the box so converted. United started the second half well, with Vidic heading in his first goal in what seems to be a while and Berbatov running another great Scholes ball to score.
Game over right? Nope.
Cahill headed home from Baines' cross in injury-time before setting up Arteta himself to game the point. Defensive meltdown? Evans was in front Cahill for the second Everton goal, that is for sure.
So United drop more points with Chelsea and Arsenal winning.
This Tuesday, Champions League against Rangers. Should be a good atmosphere at THE SCOT'S CORNER with both supporter clubs there.
We are also raffling off the new United home jersey next Sunday against LIVERPOOL.
Cheers.
Derek
Dan is in the mist of a transfer so I will handle the report once again.
I think I have used this title once before. The facts speak for themselves. Without Rooney in the line-up, United drops points. Let's look at the numbers from last year and this year since his injury away at Bayern.
Apr. 03 - v. Chelsea - LOST - NO ROONEY - 3 points
Apr. 11 - at Blackbrurn - TIE - NO ROONEY - 2 points
Apr. 17 - v. City - WIN - w/ ROONEY
Apr. 24 - v. Spurs - WIN - NO ROONEY - +3 points
May 2 - at Sunderland - WIN - w/ ROONEY
May 9 - v. Stroke - WIN - w/ ROONEY
Aug. 16 - v. Newcastle - WIN w/ ROONEY
Aug. 22 - at Fulham - TIE - NO ROONEY - 2 points
Aug. 28 - v. West Ham - WIN w/ ROONEY
Sept. 11 - at Everton - TIE - NO ROONEY - 2 points
Totals:
- 10 Games
- with Rooney: 5 games, full points
- without Rooney: 5 games; one win, one loss, three ties (-6 points)
These numbers do not even reflect the 3 goals Bayern scored at OT after Rooney re-injured himself and was no threat and were dumped out of the CL. They also do not reflect the fact that the one game United won against Spurs without Rooney, Tottenham had beaten Chelsea and Arsenel in back-to-back games in less than one week. One could make the argument that the odds were against Spurs to win that one, especially at OT.
Let's talk about the Everton game.
Everton played well in the first half, keeping possession and pretty much dominating the mid-field. Former United keeper, Howard has a great game making some critical saves. Everton scored first as Evra made a huge mistake to allow Arteta to charge in on goal. While Van der Sar stopped the shot, Pienaar hit at the far post. United responded with a great pass to Fletcher in the box so converted. United started the second half well, with Vidic heading in his first goal in what seems to be a while and Berbatov running another great Scholes ball to score.
Game over right? Nope.
Cahill headed home from Baines' cross in injury-time before setting up Arteta himself to game the point. Defensive meltdown? Evans was in front Cahill for the second Everton goal, that is for sure.
So United drop more points with Chelsea and Arsenal winning.
This Tuesday, Champions League against Rangers. Should be a good atmosphere at THE SCOT'S CORNER with both supporter clubs there.
We are also raffling off the new United home jersey next Sunday against LIVERPOOL.
Cheers.
Derek
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