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--------------------------------- [12] Fergie: Strange days indeed --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: "It would have been a loss if, next year, I'd not have been able to experience those sorts of nights." "There have been some inexplicable results this season. We've lost eight games in the League and we've not done that for 10 years, we've had two5-3 results in London, scored more goals away from home than at Old Trafford. It's been one of those strange seasons. But I'm happy with the dressing room. It smells right." Expect Eau de Dressing Room to be on sale in the megastore soon! --------------------------------- [11] Fergie on Larry eyelids --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: "He's absolutely respected in the dressing room for what he's achieved. His English is not great, but he just says little things to players that register. That's where his influence comes. Sometimes in the maelstrom of a game, he'll bring the ball down, move to the side and give a wee pass without the flicker of an eyelid. He's just got the presence." --------------------------------- [10] Fergie: Giggsy a topman --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: "He's the longest-serving player, that's the main reason he'll be captain. The other reason is that he's respected by that group of players who broke with him at the same time. He's a lovely lad, a top man." --------------------------------- [9] Stapleton on Keano's hamsting --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: >From Teamtalk: "Obviously it is a worry, when you get a hamstring problem, it is very hard to evaluate how long it will take. "The worry for Mick (McCarthy, Republic boss) will be that it does not linger for any more than six weeks. "In many ways it seems like it is fate for Roy. He missed the Champions League final the last time, and they could get there again. "He is a vital player for both club and country, so it is going to be a worrying time for both managers. "Roy looks after himself, and will be looking to recover well within the period. But, you can't push these things because they are very sensitive areas." --------------------------------- [8] Defence gets some praise for once --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: Depor coach Javier Irureta: 'It will be very difficult to overcome this result, but there is no reason why we should not believe we can. We can go there and win by the same 2-0 scoreline. If we score an early goal, or at least during the first half, then we will have a chance. 'We lacked depth in the home leg and did not use the wings enough, and we only tried to get past them through the middle, which is very difficult against United because their defence is very tight in the centre.' --------------------------------- [7] Fergie: Team under the influence --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: 'Nobody can minimise the role that Roy plays at this club, he is the biggest influence on the team, no question. But players can emerge as a result of that. That is a point I have been making about Nicky Butt: he could be our most important player. He was our star man in Spain on Tuesday night because he had the key role, but he managed to keep Valeron quiet. He was superb. He has the mental part right in so far as he knows when he goes out of the team that he will be coming back at some stage.' --------------------------------- [6] Fergie: Players owe Keano --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: 'There is now a cause for us to fight for - to get Keane to that final,' said Ferguson. 'He got us there in the [1999] semi-final in Turin. It was his performance that brought us through that night. He knew he wouldn't be able to play in the final after 17 minutes when he got booked. He had to play for an hour and a quarter knowing he wouldn't be playing in the final, and hopefully the players can do it for him this time.' --------------------------------- [5] Strachan: JSV's influence on others can do it --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: As far as United are concerned, one player who could have benefited from the signing of Veron is David Beckham. Many have attributed his sharp recent performances - and especially his scoring form - to the first-team rest Fergie inflicted on him after the World Cup tie against Greece. Maybe it has also had something to do with the fact that during this period, it was Veron who filled Beckham's right midfield position. In view of Keane's absence, the thought of how Veron has helped stimulate other United players is as good a reason as any for arguing that they can keep going in the European Cup. --------------------------------- [4] Strachan: Why Sabre has struggled --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: 'The game in most European countries has become more frenetic in recent years, but when it comes to teams putting pressure on the opposition all over the field, perhaps only those in Spain can be compared to the leading English sides. That pressure inevitably makes it difficult for players like Veron to settle on the ball and fully express their creative skills. In Veron's case, it did seem that he would get all the scope he needed to concentrate on his attacking ability, through being used in a five-man midfield. But the 4-5-1 system did not work as effectively as United hoped and they have looked better since reverting to 4-4-2.' --------------------------------- [3] Ginger nut on Keano --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: Gordon Strachan in the Observer: 'In my experience as a player, the only footballer who could rival Keane as an inspirational figure was my former Manchester United colleague, Bryan Robson. The closest equivalent today would probably be Arsenal's Patrick Vieira. Like Keane, he has enough technical strings to his bow to stand out as a top performer in any outfield role. But whether he has Keane's personality, Keane's aura, is another matter.' --------------------------------- [2] Fergie: Veron ok for Wednesday --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: "I have no worries about Seba. "This is a situation he will love. He has been involved in many huge football occasions and he revels in them. He will be up for this one. "He would look forward to a game like this and he couldn't be coming back at a more opportune time for us." --------------------------------- [1] Giggsy sounds the battle cry --------------------------------- Posted Sunday, April 7, 2002 by tb: "There is no question that Arsenal are in the driving seat but Wenger's over-confidence could be his downfall." "He's become too cocky (fnaarr), which is dangerous. I see he predicts that Arsenal will win their remaining games and clinch the title before they face us. "And even if they don't wrap up the title before coming to Old Trafford, they will win it at our place. "Arsenal have some great players and seasoned pros but they have yet to pass the test of character in the run-in when nerves are tested to the full. "They won't win at Old Trafford. If it comes down to the wire there will only be one winner." ---------------------------------------------------------- This email has been filtered for swear words which cause some email systems to block messages. ----------------------------------------------------------
