QUOTE(kobe8byrant @ Feb 22 2009, 05:07 PM)
Without the benefit of a replay, I'm pretty sure Carrick was nearest to Oojier after Scholes and Nani but was ball watching (like the rest of the defense). But then, why is Kuszchak the only one who's stupid when Nani gave the ball away, Scholes and Nani being gentlemenly over whom should clear the ball, the rest of the defense ball-watching? Because looking at your post, all 3 made mistakes but Kuszczak's the only one coming off as stupid.
It was a mess of a goal but again, as I mentioned, I don't blame Kuszczak. But again, if we were to point fingers, I'd point them at other players as well whom started the whole mess. It'd be interesting to see the opinions here if Rafael gave away the penalty. Would he be defended or hammered?
And I was mentioning Hargo in response to alien's post stating he could partner Ferdinand as a last resort. Nothing to do with Carrick's play.
P.S.: I don't like Kuszczak as our goalkeeper but I don't see how we could blame him.
That was a terrible mistake on their part, sure. But it the goal could still be stopped by the others(the defenders, GK..). Why bring up Rafael into this discussion? If he did gave away a penalty, he will be rightly judged by the others.
Carrick was ball watching? Yeap, all the players should run over to Oojier and left space wide open for Oojier to pass to. Evra was nearest btw.
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Added on February 22, 2009, 11:07 pmQUOTE(shortleg88 @ Feb 22 2009, 06:19 PM)
I'm not blaming him, but I think his decision making should be better, but perhaps you can blame it on lack of fitness. Scholes and Nani is the culprit, but why the hell is Carrick in the picture? I might be harsh on Nani (perhaps the reason I'm not a big fan of him), he rarely track back, not only that occasion. He was clearly nearest to the ball, yet he want he gave up the ball to Scholes which he hope can give him back for a fast break (i think). And for god's sake, he thought Scholes in his 20s, and he just played in midweek as well. Asking him to sprint at that distance is asking too much, especially he's not known for his speed even when was young.
They both were on the wrong side. They both got mixed up. Nani was expecting Scholes to take the ball seeing he was moving towards it but didn't notice Oojier was closing down fast. Scholes should tell Nani to clear the ball or pass or whatever seeing Oojier so near. And don't start on the GK.
Added on February 22, 2009, 11:11 pmOur defensive problem start at a bad time huh? How I wish we rested one of the CB and played Vidic instead last night.
O'Shea and Evans.. how serious are their injuries? We better hope one of them get fit in time.
Added on February 22, 2009, 11:17 pmRonaldo was playing ahead of Rafael. We know how dangerous that is. They were double teaming against him all the time down that side.
This post has been edited by Wan: Feb 22 2009, 11:17 PM 
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