QuoteAye maybe it is 5, still a good return based on appearances tho for a midfielder
Yeah, that's all of them. He probably just got mixed up. Still a great return considering the limited time he's had on the pitch. Alex needs to back it up by picking him for the last 3-4 games now.
Aye maybe it is 5, still a good return based on appearances tho for a midfielder
Gibson starts today in arguably Manchester United's biggest game of the season.
That is real testament to Gibson that he's managed to get the nod from Fergie in the Champions league v Bayern and now against Man City in what Fergie has described as the biggest derby in 30 years.
Criticism is prejudice made plausible
Gibson starts again today,Fergie really starting to put faith in him
Its really not that complicated!!!
That's old newsOriginally Posted by Razors left peg
Criticism is prejudice made plausible
notable absence of ealing green from this thread lately.
must have his tail between his legs given that gibson seems to be closer to being a united first pick now than evans is.
hope he resets his reminder again for next year
he probably doesnt care about Gibson anymore since he said that Gibson wouldnt make the Norn Iron team anyway
Its really not that complicated!!!
and given todays performance he would probably be right. Off gibson just as i say it.
I'm a bloke,I'm an ocker
And I really love your knockers,I'm a labourer by day,
I **** up all me pay,Watching footy on TV,
Just feed me more VB,Just pour my beer,And get my smokes, And go away
A great bit of faith from Fergie, but it's a shame Gibson didn't put more of a stamp on the game. Seemed like a rotten game though, only listened to Alan Green's commentary. He really could make the most exciting game seem boring though.
He didn't ever really look to get into the positions he needed to. Granted, City stacked 9-10 men behind the ball at all times, but he needed to be more lively and demand the ball in space. Good to see him get a start though.
fair play to Ferguson for picking Gibbo,
He got slated for his performance on the forum on 365. It was annoying to read. Not a word about Giggs who was every bit as bad as Gibson. I am even being a bit harsh there. Gibson wasn't bad, he just did little in the game. It annoys me seeing so many United fans tearing strips off the guy. These same United fans were wetting themselves when Fergie blew €18 million on Tosic. Of course he is from a foreign land with a noce name, so he must be good
Fans opinions don't really matter though. How long did it take Nani to emit a 100% reversal in the opinion of every single United fan in the world - like 25 minutes against Arsenal?
I can't say I was focussing too much on that game against City but he was more noticeable for what he wasn't doing than what he was doing. At times he had the look of a detached figure on the team, looking on rather than being involved.
Has to be the poorest united midfield in a long time. Giggs and Scholes are very limited these days. Fletcher is good at what he does but he is never going to be a creative influence on the team. Carrick offers very little and Nani is far too inconsistent. In light of this Gibson is def worth a shot. He did ok yday, were United any better after he came off?? No def not, in fact City were the better team in the last 20 mins of the game. The only midfielder united have of a top quality these days is Valencia. The best right winger they have had since Kanchelskis imo.
If Gibson can continue to improve and grow in confidence he has a chance to establish himself at United.
amazing how United are just one point off the top of the table if their midfield is as poor as people make them out to be.
Its really not that complicated!!!
Some argue its due to an overall drop in standards in the league this year, plus united have played alot of this season with 5 in midfield (perhaps to strengthen a weak midfield) with Rooney (who has been sensational) heading the line up front.
I don't think the overall standards have dropped, but the gap between the top and the rest has definitely tightened, probably due in part to Real picking off some of the top 4's best players and those teams being less able or unwilling to spend money. I think Scholes showed during the second half how valuable he can be and Giggs had an excellent first few months this season, but I think they'll have to be used more and more sparingly as impact players, kind of like how Ferguson used Sheringham in his twilight years.
Actually, I have been absent from the entire Forum pretty much over the last while, only browsing from time-to-time.
Not sure about Gibson's place in the current pecking order at OT, but Evans has not been considered for selection recently, due to his being injured. He was, however, recalled by Ferguson for their crunch derby game against Citeh on Saturday, where he played the 90 minutes.
I didn't see that game myself, but here is what David Walsh, Chief Sports Writer of the Sunday Times (UK Edition) wrote in his his match report, which was the lead item in the Sports Section:
"For much of the game, the stars were defenders. Vincent Kompany recovered from a nervous start to outplay Wayne Rooney, who started for United without seeming fully fit.
But Evans was the game's outstanding defender. For one so young and relatively inexperienced, his maturity is a wonder and he has all the physical gifts; he tackles well, wins his headers, doesn't often commit fouls, is quick and reads the game intelligently.
Like most of the best defenders, he is brave. Twelve minutes before half-time, Adebayor touched the ball into Gareth Barry's path but Evans threw his body forward and blocked what seemed a terrific strike.
Incidentally, Walsh, who originally comes from Ireland and has been voted Irish Sportswriter of the Year four times (and its UK equivalent three times), did not mention Gibson, who was withdrawn on the hour.
Last edited by EalingGreen; 19/04/2010 at 11:04 AM.
Evans was only playing yesterday as a result of Ferdinands groin injury, but he took his chance. It was his best performance this season quite easily. He has had a poor season this year when he has been given his chance, but he was excellent yesterday and looked very assured. Helped him also that Vidic was finally playing at the level we all know he is capable of playing at. If I remember correctly Evans did a nice little pass to create space for Evra for the assist to Scholes goal
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