Ruud gone, Carrick comes in
Well I am back!!!!!
Anyway, a true legend of Manchester United, his record speaks for itself, 150 goals in 219 games, best goal per game ratio, even better than the King Denis Law. People will always grumble that he is a penalty box player, contributing fuck all except tapping in goals, but they forget that you need anticipation and the calmess to finish a move off, as well as thinking a step ahead of the defender. He had it all, hunger, movement and composure, everything you need in a top striker.
I remember when I first started to watch United regularly, in the 02-03 season, probably his best season for United, 44 goals in total for that year. Many of which were crucial goals that regained our title. He dragged the team to the title, giving magnificent individual performances. His clinical finishes were brilliant, but what stood out was the goal of that season, a weaving run and the terrific finish past Maik Taylor inthe Fulham goal, as well the delicate chip over Stuart Taylor in run in with Arse in the 2-2 draw that gave us the psychological advantage over a crumbling arse. The goal against Basel in the CL was great too, finishing off from a seemingly impossible angle. He was the reason we won the title that season, despite having key injuries that year.
Following seasons failed to be as prolific as that, but his goalscoring record could not be argued against despite it. He seemed to lose a yard of pace after the achilles injury in 2004, and seemed to be a poorer player, more one dimensional than before. Couple of unforgettable memories in that year as well, the 4-3 win over Everton where Everton came back from 3-0 down to equalise at 3-3, but up pops Ruud to complete a hattrick and hand United the win late on in the game. Not to forget he was the top scorer at Christmas with a comfortable lead over Lampard in the top scorer's list, but unforunately he didn't grab as many goals post-Christmas due to being dropped.
However definitely one of United's true legends, and I definitely think he is the best striker I have seen at United thus far, no matter what others say.
Ruud van Nistelrooy: 2001-2006, 219 games, 150 goals, top scorer of Champions League for United.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0ljoEK9ps&search=ruud%20van
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Just a brief opinion on Carrick, it was to the point where anyone would do but I think he could be a success for United, but anyone who thinks he's the new Keane is a retard. He is proven in the Premiership and I think he could come on leaps and bounds by joining United. Not an out an out defensive midfielder though, which means that Scholes might be restricted a wee bit. Price tag is a question mark but nobody will remember that if he can take over Keano's mantle.
Anyway, a true legend of Manchester United, his record speaks for itself, 150 goals in 219 games, best goal per game ratio, even better than the King Denis Law. People will always grumble that he is a penalty box player, contributing fuck all except tapping in goals, but they forget that you need anticipation and the calmess to finish a move off, as well as thinking a step ahead of the defender. He had it all, hunger, movement and composure, everything you need in a top striker.
I remember when I first started to watch United regularly, in the 02-03 season, probably his best season for United, 44 goals in total for that year. Many of which were crucial goals that regained our title. He dragged the team to the title, giving magnificent individual performances. His clinical finishes were brilliant, but what stood out was the goal of that season, a weaving run and the terrific finish past Maik Taylor inthe Fulham goal, as well the delicate chip over Stuart Taylor in run in with Arse in the 2-2 draw that gave us the psychological advantage over a crumbling arse. The goal against Basel in the CL was great too, finishing off from a seemingly impossible angle. He was the reason we won the title that season, despite having key injuries that year.
Following seasons failed to be as prolific as that, but his goalscoring record could not be argued against despite it. He seemed to lose a yard of pace after the achilles injury in 2004, and seemed to be a poorer player, more one dimensional than before. Couple of unforgettable memories in that year as well, the 4-3 win over Everton where Everton came back from 3-0 down to equalise at 3-3, but up pops Ruud to complete a hattrick and hand United the win late on in the game. Not to forget he was the top scorer at Christmas with a comfortable lead over Lampard in the top scorer's list, but unforunately he didn't grab as many goals post-Christmas due to being dropped.
However definitely one of United's true legends, and I definitely think he is the best striker I have seen at United thus far, no matter what others say.
Ruud van Nistelrooy: 2001-2006, 219 games, 150 goals, top scorer of Champions League for United.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0ljoEK9ps&search=ruud%20van
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Just a brief opinion on Carrick, it was to the point where anyone would do but I think he could be a success for United, but anyone who thinks he's the new Keane is a retard. He is proven in the Premiership and I think he could come on leaps and bounds by joining United. Not an out an out defensive midfielder though, which means that Scholes might be restricted a wee bit. Price tag is a question mark but nobody will remember that if he can take over Keano's mantle.
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