Comments on: Wigan 0-5 Manchester United: Well, at least we've got that out of the way http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/2009/08/22/wigan-0-5-manchester-united-well-at-least-weve-got-that-out-of-the-way/ A Wigan Athletic Weblog Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:43:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: hindleyite http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/2009/08/22/wigan-0-5-manchester-united-well-at-least-weve-got-that-out-of-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-33 hindleyite Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:46:02 +0000 http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/?p=437#comment-33 One swallow doesn't make a summer, mate. One swallow doesn’t make a summer, mate.

]]> By: Ben Dover http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/2009/08/22/wigan-0-5-manchester-united-well-at-least-weve-got-that-out-of-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Ben Dover Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:34:28 +0000 http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/?p=437#comment-32 Whats this crap about Berbatov? In the second half he was the architect of most United attacks, - scored one well taken goal AND had the assist to Rooney second. In the first half he provided the pass to Scholes who really should have scored... Whats this crap about Berbatov? In the second half he was the architect of most United attacks, – scored one well taken goal AND had the assist to Rooney second. In the first half he provided the pass to Scholes who really should have scored…

]]> By: hindleyite http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/2009/08/22/wigan-0-5-manchester-united-well-at-least-weve-got-that-out-of-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-31 hindleyite Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:33:47 +0000 http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/?p=437#comment-31 Hey Mico, cheers for stopping by! It is, of course, much appreciated that you decided to leave your thoughts here. 'Tis a somewhat lobsided article, but then you might expect that from, a, erm, Wigan blog, maybe. ;) Man United get their fair share of biased coverage anyway, so it's nice to speak for the minority. Seems strange, Scharner had a lot better game than on Tuesday, Bramble managed to find his passes but jeez, I'll actually settle for them just keeping the goals out cheers. On this level, was it improved from midweek? Not sure, well we certainly shipped three more goals anyway. On the subject of Berbatov, he is no way going to win Man United the league or anything this season, or any season. He's just a big lazy lump in it for the money :P Hey Mico, cheers for stopping by! It is, of course, much appreciated that you decided to leave your thoughts here.

‘Tis a somewhat lobsided article, but then you might expect that from, a, erm, Wigan blog, maybe. ;) Man United get their fair share of biased coverage anyway, so it’s nice to speak for the minority.

Seems strange, Scharner had a lot better game than on Tuesday, Bramble managed to find his passes but jeez, I’ll actually settle for them just keeping the goals out cheers. On this level, was it improved from midweek? Not sure, well we certainly shipped three more goals anyway.

On the subject of Berbatov, he is no way going to win Man United the league or anything this season, or any season. He’s just a big lazy lump in it for the money :P

]]> By: Mico http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/2009/08/22/wigan-0-5-manchester-united-well-at-least-weve-got-that-out-of-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Mico Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:24:52 +0000 http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/?p=437#comment-30 * I think 3-1 for United wold have been no suprise. I mean at half time of course. Wigan didn't threaten too much in the second half - a good header well saved by Foster was probably the closest. * I think 3-1 for United wold have been no suprise.

I mean at half time of course. Wigan didn’t threaten too much in the second half – a good header well saved by Foster was probably the closest.

]]> By: Mico http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/2009/08/22/wigan-0-5-manchester-united-well-at-least-weve-got-that-out-of-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Mico Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:21:37 +0000 http://wigan.illarterate.co.uk/?p=437#comment-29 A very lobsided view mate. I thought it was a good open game today. Man United should have been a lot more than 2-0 up, but Wigan should have scored at least once. I think 3-1 for United wold have been no suprise. I think what we all saw in the first half was that Wigan could not make the most of sloppy periods in United's passing game. United presented Wigan with too many chances to break away, but support for the breaking player never arrived. Also I feel you are extremely wide of the mark to criticise Wigans defensive dispay. By doing that you take away the superb efforts of Bramble (3 times he saved what looked like certain goals) and Kirkland (again made at least three important stops that could easily have been goals) Still, United fashioned a host of chances, as seen when the first half highlights were replayed. In the second half they were superb I felt. The game never had the feel of an absolute walk over because Wigan have some good players who tried to keep going. I think that WIgan are on the threshold of becoming a very useful team. They have some lively and dangerous players and players who want to work hard. Given a little time I think Martinez will get things right for you. As for United, I feel this result will set them on their way. The next two games will be tough, but if they get through that it will be plain sailing until the other side of Christmas. You could see today some moves of pure beauty and class - one was actually for Berbatov's goal. I really believe that they just need to learn how to play again. The removal of Ronaldos raw speed power and trickery could really open up a beautiful passage of attacking fluency and finishing if Rooney, Berbatov and Owen can now build on this. A good game and a great atmosphere at a smashing little club (no offense intended) and stadium. A very lobsided view mate. I thought it was a good open game today. Man United should have been a lot more than 2-0 up, but Wigan should have scored at least once. I think 3-1 for United wold have been no suprise. I think what we all saw in the first half was that Wigan could not make the most of sloppy periods in United’s passing game. United presented Wigan with too many chances to break away, but support for the breaking player never arrived. Also I feel you are extremely wide of the mark to criticise Wigans defensive dispay. By doing that you take away the superb efforts of Bramble (3 times he saved what looked like certain goals) and Kirkland (again made at least three important stops that could easily have been goals)

Still, United fashioned a host of chances, as seen when the first half highlights were replayed. In the second half they were superb I felt. The game never had the feel of an absolute walk over because Wigan have some good players who tried to keep going. I think that WIgan are on the threshold of becoming a very useful team. They have some lively and dangerous players and players who want to work hard. Given a little time I think Martinez will get things right for you. As for United, I feel this result will set them on their way. The next two games will be tough, but if they get through that it will be plain sailing until the other side of Christmas. You could see today some moves of pure beauty and class – one was actually for Berbatov’s goal. I really believe that they just need to learn how to play again. The removal of Ronaldos raw speed power and trickery could really open up a beautiful passage of attacking fluency and finishing if Rooney, Berbatov and Owen can now build on this.

A good game and a great atmosphere at a smashing little club (no offense intended) and stadium.

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