The return of defender Rio Ferdinand to the United set up could not have come at a more important time. It is true that there has been one figure that stands tall amongst the rest of some defenders in the league, and that is Nemanja Vidic. But one man cannot do it all alone, With Ferdinand out, United have been shaky at the back this season.
I have heard football be described as many things – a social thing with mates, an excuse to go to the pub, a place of debate, a passion and even have heard it described as a play.
It’s that time of the year again, when it id decided who has been the best player of the year. The nominees for this year’s award are Bale, Vidic, Parker, Adam, Tevez and Nasri.
Barcelona V United. And the winner is…
I am of course assuming that the champions league final will be contested between these two giants of world football, but then why not, I can’t see either teams progression to the final being halted by anyone. It would make for a fitting final, the best team in Spain against the best team in England.
So here’s the Alternative Team of Year; a team of the underperforming, the overpaid, the disliked, the overpriced, and the overrated.
Roberto Mancini is a huge admirer of Udinese’s Alexiz Sanchez and City have been heavily linked with the 22-year old, who has also caught the eye of Inter Milan.
Teen sensation Jack Wilshire has been linked with a double your money move to rivals Manchester City in a reported £40million move.
With Manchester United’s No1 retiring at the end of the season, United have been linked with a host of top goalies across Europe. It finally looks like United have found their man.