Are Manchester United legends deserving of fan criticism?
by stresster on April 22nd, 2008
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It’s clear that Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs are coming to the end of their illustrious careers at Manchester United. Between them, they’ve won a veritable stack of silverware and will rightly go down as legends at Old Trafford. Both still have a part to play this season, although some Red Devils fans have been critical of their recent performances, especially Giggs according to The Sun. It seems as though a minority are singling him out, despite the champions’ recent impressive form.
Giggs, 34, said: “Getting criticism is part of being a Manchester United player. It doesn’t bother me.
“I don’t know why I’m singled out. Maybe it’s because I’ve been around so long.
“But the one person I have to impress is the manager — and while he is picking me, I know I am good enough.”
Sir Alex Ferguson has also been criticised for letting sentimentality get in the way of team selection. Many argue that the likes of Nani and Anderson are far more effective than Scholes and Giggs these days, although you can’t question the latter pair’s experience at this stage of the season, while Scholes also played an influential role in helping the team secure a point at Blackburn on Saturday.
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Tagged Under: Anderson, Blackburn FC, Manchester United, Nani, Paul Scholes, ryan giggs, sir alex ferguson
David - April 22nd, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Both Scholes and Giggs were world class at their peaks. England have faded badly since Scholes packed up for them. While both are not what they were they both are still worth their league places and both can still turn a match.
Scooby - April 22nd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
England didn’t fade as a result of Scholes quitting. Sure we lost a good player but not one who would make such a significant difference to the current shower of shit that wear the 3 lions. As for Giggs he’s singled out because he hasn’t been playing to the standards of his team mates.
Drew Vader - April 22nd, 2008 at 10:19 pm
it hurts to watch giggs these days….he seriously gives the ball straight back to the opposition about 80% of the time……
Drew Vader - April 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
and scholes is still instrumental in keeping possession for the side and working the ball around the pitch, but i fear against Barca tomorrow he would get passed around. xavi and iniesta are experts at keeping the ball, and i personally think United will need more energy and quickness in the center mid to break up their play. i think united should use the 4-5-1 again with carrick, hargo and anderson as the 3 CMs. sorry scholes…
MaxPower - April 23rd, 2008 at 3:08 am
If players like giggs and scholes are getting criticized despite being on top of the table and still performing at that age….then it’s a testament on how high their standards are.
I think giggs is united’s best player in the last 10 years. He was doing the same ronaldo is doing now, 10 years ago.
Eujen - April 23rd, 2008 at 6:34 am
They still have what it takes to make a difference in the game. We love them both but Sir Alex has to look more to Nani and Anderson in big games, otherwise when Giggs and Scholes eventually retire, the pressure might be too much to take.
It just that they’re losing pace with the game, they’re still great and United need them.
Marzipan Mynci - April 23rd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
They deserve a kick in the fanny
Mikage88 - April 23rd, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Still not sure about giggs, perhaps nani is the better option. However scholes has still got it. I think giggs probably has a season left in him. A 60th minute double sub would also be a vital weapon if experience does win in the starting line up
allahs boot - April 23rd, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Well Messi just proved who the best player in the world is.He has been injured for months and he made manure look rubbish.Ronaldo isnt a team player,Messi is,he brings players into the game.If only eto or henry were in form it would have been 3 zip.Look at henry,the best player in the epl but was the main man.At barca he is not the main man and has to play as a team player…but is struggling.Messi is a efficient machine of a player.Put ronaldo in barca and he wouldnt hack it as a team player.Ronaldo would not be player of the year if Messi had played this year.
SAF - April 24th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
The FA is pleased to announce the nominations for this seasons actor of the year award;
1 Ronaldo for the best histrionic performance on a foregn field v Barcelona at the Nou camp
2 Drogba for the most appealing glances at the refs during the season
3 Wes Brown for immitating a soccer player
4 Steve Maclaren for his role as pretending he knew what he was doing as England manager
5 Sam Allardyce for his ‘I am misunderstood’ performance at Newcastle
Nominations for Actress of the year will be announced shortly. Nominations should be forwarded 5to this Web-site.