Gamba Osaka vs Manchester United

Decent half. We look a little relaxed sometimes but we hustle when it matters. I'm really impressed with Gamba's effort, but it's obvious we're on a whole level above them.
 
shit...i hoped he would gain some form in these two matches...

To be fair to Nani, he did do this amazing 60 yard cross-field pass to Ronaldo which completely opened up the Gamba defence. Never seen Ronaldo or even any real winger (Beckham aside) do something like that.
 
I fecking want to shoot Nani,poor decision after decision.
 
Decent performance

But Scholes - Anderson don't work as a midfield pairing. And does Gary Neville know he's allowed to cross the halfway line?
 
I can't see the game, but I think all you guys knocking nani will be eating your words soon. He's a great player and I'm sure he's going to get some world class goals soon.
 
More muppetry from FSC... Bretos - "I picked them (that Egyptian side) to go to the final and they finished sixth!" So Bretos, you expected that side to beat United in the semifinal? Righto.
 
Quite a good half I thought - very open

Gamba look good on the ball but havent got a clue defensively
 
Decent performance

But Scholes - Anderson don't work as a midfield pairing. And does Gary Neville know he's allowed to cross the halfway line?

We already knew that beforehand. It's the muppet's desired partnership.

As for Neville, Ronaldo's been playing in front of him and he's been quite static so I think it might be orders.
 
how did we play the first half? how is Nani doing?

We started off slowly and gave them a few early half chances. We gradually came into the game and took complete control after Vidic's opener.

In relation to Nani, he has been very poor and has been our worst player. He has all the ability in the world but he just can't seem to put it into practice. He misplaces so many short passes, sometimes it's schoolboy stuff. He put a great long pass through for Ronaldo so he has the ability.His final ball is woeful though. He needs to improve greatly to ever become a regular.
 
More muppetry from FSC... Bretos - "I picked them (that Egyptian side) to go to the final and they finished sixth!" So Bretos, you expected that side to beat United in the semifinal? Righto.

We wouldn't have played Al Ahly in the semis, we would have played them in the final.
 
More muppetry from FSC... Bretos - "I picked them (that Egyptian side) to go to the final and they finished sixth!" So Bretos, you expected that side to beat United in the semifinal? Righto.

Collymore in disguise
 
This match is a piece of piss. Pretty boring stuff. Both our goals were diabolical defending from Gamba. We haven't looked particularly imposing from open play.
 
Decent performance

But Scholes - Anderson don't work as a midfield pairing. And does Gary Neville know he's allowed to cross the halfway line?

It's worked in the Premiership.

It's probably jet-lag. Scholes doesn't look his usual self.
 
Nani's been typical Nani. Flashes of greatness mixed in with plays that make you shake your head. He'll learn some day.

What surprises me is that our fans haven't learnt from what happened with Ronaldo. He really was crucified on forums like these and came good. Now no two players are the same but there are so many striking similarities between Nani and Ronaldo that I'm inclined to believe that with raw talent like that, he'll come good.
 
What surprises me is that our fans haven't learnt from what happened with Ronaldo. He really was crucified on forums like these and came good. Now no two players are the same but there are so many striking similarities between Nani and Ronaldo that I'm inclined to believe that with raw talent like that, he'll come good.

Ronaldo has much more talent and never played as bad as Nani does on most occasions. You can't blame fans for being disappointed with him. He has so much talent but hasn't got the brains to use it most of the time.
 
Scholes should have passed for me then...although hard to begrudge the ginger prince a shot on goal!