United played Benfica in the Champions League last night and won 1-0. We now have 6 points out of 6. However it was a very very poor first half where we just could not keep the ball. It wasnt just one player losing the ball. The 2nd half was a lot better especially after Saha scored. (Which was a great goal). It was one of those usual Champions League games where it just wasnt that good a performance. Good to see Smith playing. Would have likes Ole to come on. At least we won and got the 3 points even though performing overall badly.
Rooney didnt look good again and was another one of the players to lose the ball quite often. It could be down to him playing on the left side. Some people are saying he needs a rest – I think part of the problem is that he needs to be match fit so I think he needs to play. We play Newcastle next where he always seems to score. (Remember that goal of the season volley!).
Ronaldo almost left
Ronaldo was easily our best player – he could have passed more but quite often no one was near him supporting him. He has been praised by the manager about his form and how he is handling the booing and taunts. He has also admitted that he thought about leaving United. “It’s true I said after the World Cup I might have to leave,” he told the Sunday Mirror. “But I spoke to my agent and United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and I took a calm decision and decided to stay. I really think it is the best decision but when we are hot-headed sometimes we say things we don’t mean.” He added “Whether I will be here for another two, three, five or 10 years or until the end of my career I don’t know. What is important is that things turned out well. I’m at Manchester and I feel very good. This is one of the biggest clubs in the world. And I want to leave my mark on the club and for the fans to say I was one of the club’s great players.”
