Sir lex Ferguson believes he has his best-ever Manchester United squad

goldenHuddlestone · 11-12-2007, 08:43 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is the best in his 21 years as Manchester United manager.

United beat Blackburn 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday with two goals in as many minutes from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils were without Wayne Rooney, who injured his ankle in training on Friday. Rooney had scored seven goals for United in his past eight games.

Ferguson was particularly pleased with new signings Nani, Carlos Tevez and Anderson.

"I believe this is the strongest squad I have ever had," Ferguson said. "So much so that I think I would be pushed to name my overall best team.

"We have young players, led by Rooney and Ronaldo, now joined by the likes of Nani, Tevez and Anderson. In fact, it's difficult to know when to stop when talking about our important players."

Ferguson has won nine Premier League nine titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups and the 1999 European Cup.

"This is a good young team coming together," Ferguson said. "They have courage in the way they play. They want to win something and the signs are good. They have a great chance of doing that."

footballyank · 11-13-2007, 03:28 PM

While I agree this squad has great potential, and in time could possibly be Fergie's best to date, they have some room to grow.

Rooney and Tevez are still getting comfortable with each other, and I think once that happens things could get interesting. They have improved greatly since the start of the season, and if they keep it up they may prove Ferguson right.

stickystebee85 · 11-14-2007, 11:33 AM

i think sir alex may be right - i wouldn't bet against man united retaining their title this season... especially if you say there is more to come from Rooney & Tevez!!

toonmagic9 · 11-15-2007, 05:26 PM

he would know but i think that ifhe doesn't get any major injuries then the potential is there for an amazing team same as arsenal

goldenHuddlestone · 11-15-2007, 08:04 PM

I think we are all agreed that it is a two horse race.

toonmagic9 · 11-15-2007, 11:30 PM

i wouldn't count chelsea out yet they are a dark horse who can still influence were the title ends up

goldenHuddlestone · 11-16-2007, 11:03 AM

I just think that ever snce Avram took over it wouldbe a season of exploration rather than anything more substantial

gee_licker · 11-16-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenHuddlestone

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is the best in his 21 years as Manchester United manager.

United beat Blackburn 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday with two goals in as many minutes from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils were without Wayne Rooney, who injured his ankle in training on Friday. Rooney had scored seven goals for United in his past eight games.

Ferguson was particularly pleased with new signings Nani, Carlos Tevez and Anderson.

"I believe this is the strongest squad I have ever had," Ferguson said. "So much so that I think I would be pushed to name my overall best team.

"We have young players, led by Rooney and Ronaldo, now joined by the likes of Nani, Tevez and Anderson. In fact, it's difficult to know when to stop when talking about our important players."

Ferguson has won nine Premier League nine titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups and the 1999 European Cup.

"This is a good young team coming together," Ferguson said. "They have courage in the way they play. They want to win something and the signs are good. They have a great chance of doing that."

He has simply come out ( not of the closet ) with this statement to try and frighten the rest of the league. I believe he is taken aback by Arsenals superb run and is trying to turn up the heat as he thinks utd are unbeatable......well sir Alex i do hope you have tightened those wheel nuts. Wigan for the title

toonmagic9 · 11-16-2007, 08:06 PM

Still Worth A Tenner Imo But I Think Fergies To Wily A Campaigner To Start The Mind Games This Early As Arsenal Might Be Playing Fantastic Football But They Haven't Beaten Their Title Rivals Yet And There's Still Along Way To Go Yet

MrGreen · 12-18-2007, 04:33 AM

I suppose he is the man best placed to judge cant argue with that really there are lots of world class players in there certainly.

R_9-Ronaldo · 01-10-2008, 04:26 PM

wait till we sign Benzema

dutch · 01-18-2008, 06:41 PM

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R_9-Ronaldo · 01-20-2008, 01:37 PM

ps- none of the big4 have played at stamford and when they do, all the africans will be back along with Terry and Lamps! :s I do see them beating liverpool and Arsenal but maybe draw against us

toonmagic9 · 01-23-2008, 01:16 PM

i think that judging from the awesome second half display against the toon all bets are off as i can't see them slowing down to let aersenal or vhelsea in simply amazing

USHornet · 02-01-2008, 06:59 PM

Until they win the Champions League there's no way they can be considered Fergie's best ever. Plus they're in a race for the title with two others still. But now his best two players ever? (Ronaldo and Rooney) Yah probably so.

aisuru · 02-01-2008, 07:46 PM

i wouldn't say Rooney was one of his best players ever. i rate Cantona far higher, and Giggs in his prime. in fact, i still rate Giggs over Rooney.

USHornet · 02-01-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aisuru

i wouldn't say Rooney was one of his best players ever. i rate Cantona far higher, and Giggs in his prime. in fact, i still rate Giggs over Rooney.

Yah and Rooney's only what? 21.

toonmagic9 · 02-01-2008, 08:33 PM

Rooney Has The Potential To Be Better Than Cantona Just As Ronaldo Can Be A Bigger Lgend For Man U Than Best Is Only Time Will Judge Wether This Is His Best Team Ever.

aisuru · 02-01-2008, 09:19 PM

doesn't matter what age he is, he's not as good as Cantona was, which is what you were saying. SAF says he's got his best team ever at the moment, but he doesn't have Cantona, and the defence isn't as solid as it could be. Rio Ferdinand especially. i don't rate him at all.

toonmagic9 · 02-03-2008, 05:52 PM

with you on ferdinand but i have to disagree with over rooney he will be as good as cantona as he has the same style of play and the same temprement so the only way is up and i wouldn't be suprised if he ecipses the legend of cantona.

aisuru · 02-04-2008, 02:10 PM

but Rooney isn't as good now as Cantona was, and that's what was being claimed. if SAF thought his squad had the potential to be his best that would be a different story, but he didn't.

sure, one day Rooney might be a better player, but 'one day' counts for nothing.

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goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Sir lex Ferguson believes he has his best-ever Manchester United squad Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is the best in his 21 years as Manchester United manager. United beat Blackburn 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday with two goals in as many minutes from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils were without Wayne Rooney, who injured his ankle in training on Friday. Rooney had scored seven goals for United in his past eight games. Ferguson was particularly pleased with new signings Nani, Carlos Tevez and Anderson. "I believe this is the strongest squad I have ever had," Ferguson said. "So much so that I think I would be pushed to name my overall best team. "We have young players, led by Rooney and Ronaldo, now joined by the likes of Nani, Tevez and Anderson. In fact, it's difficult to know when to stop when talking about our important players." Ferguson has won nine Premier League nine titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups and the 1999 European Cup. "This is a good young team coming together," Ferguson said. "They have courage in the way they play. They want to win something and the signs are good. They have a great chance of doing that."

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11-13-2007, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
footballyank New Signing Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 vCash: 500	While I agree this squad has great potential, and in time could possibly be Fergie's best to date, they have some room to grow. Rooney and Tevez are still getting comfortable with each other, and I think once that happens things could get interesting. They have improved greatly since the start of the season, and if they keep it up they may prove Ferguson right.

11-14-2007, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
stickystebee85 New Signing Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 28 vCash: 500	i think sir alex may be right - i wouldn't bet against man united retaining their title this season... especially if you say there is more to come from Rooney & Tevez!!

11-15-2007, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	he would know but i think that ifhe doesn't get any major injuries then the potential is there for an amazing team same as arsenal

11-15-2007, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	I think we are all agreed that it is a two horse race.

11-15-2007, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	i wouldn't count chelsea out yet they are a dark horse who can still influence were the title ends up

11-16-2007, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	I just think that ever snce Avram took over it wouldbe a season of exploration rather than anything more substantial

11-16-2007, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	Still Worth A Tenner Imo But I Think Fergies To Wily A Campaigner To Start The Mind Games This Early As Arsenal Might Be Playing Fantastic Football But They Haven't Beaten Their Title Rivals Yet And There's Still Along Way To Go Yet

12-18-2007, 04:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
MrGreen First Team Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 45 vCash: 500	I suppose he is the man best placed to judge cant argue with that really there are lots of world class players in there certainly.

01-10-2008, 04:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
R_9-Ronaldo Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 429 vCash: 500	wait till we sign Benzema

01-20-2008, 01:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
R_9-Ronaldo Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 429 vCash: 500	ps- none of the big4 have played at stamford and when they do, all the africans will be back along with Terry and Lamps! :s I do see them beating liverpool and Arsenal but maybe draw against us

01-23-2008, 01:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	i think that judging from the awesome second half display against the toon all bets are off as i can't see them slowing down to let aersenal or vhelsea in simply amazing

02-01-2008, 06:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
USHornet New Signing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 25 vCash: 500	Until they win the Champions League there's no way they can be considered Fergie's best ever. Plus they're in a race for the title with two others still. But now his best two players ever? (Ronaldo and Rooney) Yah probably so.

02-01-2008, 07:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
aisuru Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the Village Posts: 4,207 vCash: 726	i wouldn't say Rooney was one of his best players ever. i rate Cantona far higher, and Giggs in his prime. in fact, i still rate Giggs over Rooney.

02-01-2008, 08:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	Rooney Has The Potential To Be Better Than Cantona Just As Ronaldo Can Be A Bigger Lgend For Man U Than Best Is Only Time Will Judge Wether This Is His Best Team Ever.

02-01-2008, 09:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
aisuru Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the Village Posts: 4,207 vCash: 726	doesn't matter what age he is, he's not as good as Cantona was, which is what you were saying. SAF says he's got his best team ever at the moment, but he doesn't have Cantona, and the defence isn't as solid as it could be. Rio Ferdinand especially. i don't rate him at all.

02-03-2008, 05:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
toonmagic9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,771 vCash: 465	with you on ferdinand but i have to disagree with over rooney he will be as good as cantona as he has the same style of play and the same temprement so the only way is up and i wouldn't be suprised if he ecipses the legend of cantona.

02-04-2008, 02:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
aisuru Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the Village Posts: 4,207 vCash: 726	but Rooney isn't as good now as Cantona was, and that's what was being claimed. if SAF thought his squad had the potential to be his best that would be a different story, but he didn't. sure, one day Rooney might be a better player, but 'one day' counts for nothing.