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Those who are familiar with the FIFA game (as-in FIFA '98 and so on) must have heard these words at least once; "they proved that the team is more than the sum of its parts.." courtesy of that Scottish bloke who is also prone to saying "time and time again." Sounds familiar? Good.
I watched the Manchester derby and couldn't help admiring the way Manchester United is playing right now. The Red Devils (herein after shall be referred to as 'we', since I'm a fan, or 'us', or 'our', oh hell, you get the point) have lovely -sometimes even mouthwatering- interplay, putting together some of the most intricate of passes and dazzling movements in years. And most of our set-pieces work, which is almost unheard of before christmas in previous seasons.
This season, for the time being at least (I'd like to believe that it'll run throughout the season, fingers crossed. It's just that the last time we had a good start we flopped in the second half of the season), we're looking very strong. I like the fact that we're confident enough to pass the ball in very tight areas (the type of passes I like to call 'risky passes', the hallmark of Spanish teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona and, all credit to them, Arsenal when they're on form). It seems that, judging by last night's game at least, the players can really show what they've got; Scholes his quick thinking, Ronaldo his cheekiness, Giggs and Rooney their determination and darting runs, etc. Even Heinze got a crack or two at goal, which is saying a lot. Everybody is capable of giving their best, due to the simple fact that the lads believed in each other. Everybody's contribution is important, and because of that everybody feels they are important. Even Saha the slouch (there. Puas hati Meme? :p). You can see it in the way the lads carry themselves on the field that they know each other very well, up to the point of how Ronaldo should put the ball when taking freekicks.
That's the thing, you see. A lot can be achieved when people in the same team believed in each other. It's like being in a good relationship where you can be whatever you want to be. It takes some burden off of one's head when he can just think; "I'll pass like this. I know one of my teammates will go running for the ball." Things get easier that way. And because of that, they are capable of proving that the team is more than the sum of its parts. Time and time again.
Passion and Glory
I watched the Manchester derby and couldn't help admiring the way Manchester United is playing right now. The Red Devils (herein after shall be referred to as 'we', since I'm a fan, or 'us', or 'our', oh hell, you get the point) have lovely -sometimes even mouthwatering- interplay, putting together some of the most intricate of passes and dazzling movements in years. And most of our set-pieces work, which is almost unheard of before christmas in previous seasons.
This season, for the time being at least (I'd like to believe that it'll run throughout the season, fingers crossed. It's just that the last time we had a good start we flopped in the second half of the season), we're looking very strong. I like the fact that we're confident enough to pass the ball in very tight areas (the type of passes I like to call 'risky passes', the hallmark of Spanish teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona and, all credit to them, Arsenal when they're on form). It seems that, judging by last night's game at least, the players can really show what they've got; Scholes his quick thinking, Ronaldo his cheekiness, Giggs and Rooney their determination and darting runs, etc. Even Heinze got a crack or two at goal, which is saying a lot. Everybody is capable of giving their best, due to the simple fact that the lads believed in each other. Everybody's contribution is important, and because of that everybody feels they are important. Even Saha the slouch (there. Puas hati Meme? :p). You can see it in the way the lads carry themselves on the field that they know each other very well, up to the point of how Ronaldo should put the ball when taking freekicks.
That's the thing, you see. A lot can be achieved when people in the same team believed in each other. It's like being in a good relationship where you can be whatever you want to be. It takes some burden off of one's head when he can just think; "I'll pass like this. I know one of my teammates will go running for the ball." Things get easier that way. And because of that, they are capable of proving that the team is more than the sum of its parts. Time and time again.
Passion and Glory
posted by Jibam at
4:51 PM
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Even Saha the slouch (there. Puas hati Meme? :p)
owh...u shouldnt have ;p
aku baru jer baca psl the charity match in March..cool!!lippi invited becks..i was hoping to get a glimpse of cantona
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