Someone on the Guardian podcast (Sid Lowe?) was saying that United are a team that defy analysis. I'd agree with that.

This season I think of them like when in cartoons the coyote runs off the cliff but keeps going for a while until he looks down and realises there's nothing holding him up. United keep going on bravado and sheer force of will.

Can't see it, to be fair......That joke of a pitch at Old Trafford will easily nulify Real's attempts at playing quick, free flowing football - United's ability to scrape results when they scarcely deserve it, coupled with a vociferous crowd, will see them home.

Its been that way since Ronaldo left, and, to be honest, you have to have a grudging admiration for the way they continue to defy the odds.

Even in the Premier League, they are arguably inferior to both Man City and Chelsea on a player by player basis, yet they are able to find a consistancy that neither of the other two sides have come close to discovering.

I've lost count of the amount of times I've watched a United game and thought they were there for the taking and somehow they come out of the other side with a favourable result..... Those who think Fergie's departure won't affect the side, might be in for a bit of surprise - I honestly think they might take a serious dip when he does go.

Fergie obviously is pretty good at what he does, but whilst this isn't a vintage United team, I don't think it's very far away from being a very very good one (see anyone of my numerous rants about the midfield over the years)

Who would you take from this present United side, who would be able to improve either City or Chelsea?......Definitely Van Persie for both, Vidic the same (though some would argue he's past his best now) and Rooney maybe for Chelsea, but apart from that I'm seriously struggling.

On the other hand, I reckon the likes of Mata, Hazard, Yaya Toure, Kompany and quite a few more, would be more than welcomed at Old Trafford by United fans.....The way Fergie has got a realtively average set of players to back up Van Persie is a fantastic acheievement.

You got the kleenex ready?

Cannot understand why they did not buy Wanyama from Celtic in january. He will be worth double by the time Celtic sell him in the summer

Same old, Same old im afraid by Liverpool tonight. I really do believe we need an experienced manager to take this team forward. There is no mentality whats soever .

Feel like ramming my head into a brick wall!

Jesus





There famed anti-racism stand last year should have stood him in good stead. Failing that they could have asked there wonderful ambassador to show them how to deal with the problem.

Because he is not actually that good at all?

I largely agree, i said to a few people during last season that should fergie win the title (which we should have done) with that set of players it would have been right up there amongst his finest achievements.

I think De Gea will become a phenomenal keeper
Rafael I rate highly
Evans has really established himself this year
I think Cleverley has come on this year and adds some tempo to the otherwise ageing midfield.
Carrick is incredibly important to United.
Whilst at times Welbeck can look iffy he seems to be highly rated by SAF and Hodgson and is gaining valuable experience.

thats a good core of young players (apart from carrick) finding their feet and establishing themselves, you might say City or Chelsea would want them, but aside from those you mention, there are plenty of 1st team regulars in the MCFC & CFC teams that i wouldn't be too bothered about, or certainly not at the prices they were bought for or the wages they supposedly command.