I've never been that close to crying at a result before. It should have been better, Bally deserved better, it would have been a magical send off for our best ever.. and it was taken from us. Awful, corrupt ref, their [Poor language removed] fans, horrible [Poor language removed] of a manager, their nasty players, our own incompetence...we deserved to win but individual errors cost us big time...
It felt like Alan was with us in the first half, the crowd sensed it, it could have been great...[Poor language removed] stolen from us.
Fernandes, Arteta, Lescott, Yobo, Vaughany were all absolutle quality. Especially Lescott - he is one of our best players, at least from the last 30 years anyway, absolutely outstanding. Ronaldo, O'Shea, Rooney, whoever it was they got no joy from him. Yobo too was excellent. Here's my ratings;
Turner 4 - [Poor language removed] up and then kept diving out, what the hell? He threw it away
Hibbert 4 - Also an almighty [Poor language removed] up. Was laughing and joking with manc gobshite Rooney in the tunnel, so I've heard...a disgrace. He relies on being a 100% committed player to get him through games, he didnt look like he gived a toss today, absolute [Poor language removed]
Yobo 8 - Was excellent in the second half when they started to put pressure, a number of superb challenges, pushed forward when he could.
Stubbs 7 - Helped in the goal and was great in the first half, but got tired and put lots of pressure on Yobo in the second half. Still got some great blocks in when he needed to, tho.
Lescott 10 - I really cannot fault a magnificent performance. He bled blue blood through the game, he was 200% commited as Bally would have been. We have a cracking player on our hands, England must come calling soon.
Arteta 9 - Thought he was brilliant also, fought for absolutely everything, people who say foreign players dont care...Arteta poured everything into the match like Lescott, he cared more than the scousers in the team. Played with both guts and guile, excellent.
Neville 5 - Absolute [Poor language removed] as usual. Kept passing to them, scored a rubbish own goal, left Carsley to do the work in midfield. Can't attack & cant defend. Whats he there for? Soft manc gobshite, probably took payments to slip that one in.
Carlsey 6 - Not much better in possesion terms but at least he can defend. Tried his heart out...but gave the ball away (after Hibbert) for Rooney's goal, headed sideways into his path. Poor show from Lee, tbh.
Fernandes 8 - A subdued game to be honest, and he probably deserves less, but I can't ignore the quality he brought to the game when given the chance. Lost possesion once or twice, but every other time he put in a great ball or made a great run. Cool in defence, tracked back when he needed to, showed some great all-round quality and popped up with a brilliant goal. SIGN HIM UP!
Osman 7 - I know what Dom says but he tried, he played in some great balls - he's never gonna win headers so why play the high ball? - the ref didn't help, gave Ossie nothing. I thought he tried but was unlucky, story of his season really; needs a rest
Vaughan 9 - Ran himself into the ground, absolutely outstanding considering the latest in a long catalogue of injuries. He ran at them with no fear, played with a real blue passion. He will develop into something special, I think.
Moyes 9 - Was brilliant, tactically and in his motivation, we can't blame him at all. Made subs at the right times, with the right players, and people like Neville & Hibbo, experienced defenders, let him down. I love Moyes.
Ref 2 - Absolutely abysmal. "Sir Alex" the [Poor language removed] threw his arms up, the ref gave him a decision. Mourinho absolutely vindicated in his accusations - refs are in United's pocket. He was a joke.
I am really gutted, I'd rather not ever remember this...but what a goal by Fernandes...and for some time, we all felt on top of the world.
Robbed.
) and obviously ours..not a single good result.
