It has never occurred to me that one day I would post a preview for a competitive game in Japan. Anyhow, United flew out to Japan late on Thursday to take their place in the FIFA Club World Cup. It's amazing how many ABUS(Anyone But United Supporters) have commented about this trip. The likes of Graeme Souness have come out to say that the competition is a complete waste of time. It's amazing that these are the same lads who will cheer on their teams in the CL this season, unaware that winning the most prestigious trophy in club football means taking part in this competition. It's not like United are taking off a break in between the season. It's compelling and besides, it is to me a prestigious competition. Nobody dislikes being a World Champion.
United take on Gamba Osaka and I hear that while we were labouring to win our final on penalties, this team won their CL final against Adelaide United 5-0! That should not necessarily send alarm bells off in the United camp but it should alert one or two complacent heads about the threat that they pose. Everybody wants to claim a scalp of United saw our games are usually harder than the rest. Looking forward to a better game than Saturday's.
Now, it was good news that Rooney was cleared following his alleged stamping in the CL against Aab Alborg but in all honesty, it was an accident. Unfortunately, Ronaldo is now being investigated for kicking at Dawson. Now Fergie has to get his house in order as this could be Ronaldo's second suspension in less than a month. Funny enough, the boss is also fresh from a 2 game suspension. These suspensions could account for how we perform come the end of the season. Somebody should tell the lads to keep their heads --Oh! And the boss too--that's if you can step in his office with such an argument!Labels: PRE-VIEWS
