Comments on: Why Fergie shouldn’t contemplate signing a replacement

By: The Silent Prophet

The Silent Prophet — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:05:42 +0000

Excellent response Asim, and I have to say if you think Lindegaard should be started I suggest its you who supports other teams! If we threw every player to the scrap heap after making a mistake players such as Ronaldo, Evans and Welbeck would never be allowed to blossom and grow. I’m saying making mistakes is the best and harshest lesson to learn and Fergie knows that better than anyone, however we can’t allow De Gea to surrender any more points as it could be costly, but he deserves a chance to put things right and show his character, he had a strong finish to the season last year and I hope he will do the same this year. Talent is only half of what makes a player, the other half is experience because I think given time this lad will be the best keeper in Europe for years to come.

By: Asim Farooqui

Asim Farooqui — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:55:09 +0000

Thanks for your positive response silent prophit, you make some good points. As for Lawrence, I respect your opinion but don’t agree. Nowhere in the article does it say being a shot stopper is enough. I was merely pointing out that it is currently his strength. I went on to say if he doesn’t improve season after season then understandably he hasn’t taken his chance and will have to be replaced. This is his second season, he is 22, give the guy a break. You think Lindegaard is good enough to become United’s number 1? Oh and im a United fan, just a level headed one. Attitudes like yours are why players careers die early and why managers get sacked without being given a proper go. I said he may not turn out to be good enough, but the lad deserves a go.

By: Lawrence Mascarenhas

Lawrence Mascarenhas — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:01:42 +0000

What utter rubbish I would guess you support the scousers or city with crap like this De Gea is never going to control things or take aerial balls and just being a shot stopper isn’t enough at a club like United They should start with Lindegard and put De Gea as reserve for the rest of the season he’s cost us enough matches!

By: The Silent Prophet

The Silent Prophet — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:01:32 +0000

I couldn’t agree more, the poor lad will be slated. After all the media and none Manchester United pundits are always looking to take pot shots and often De Gea is an all to familiar target, granted his tame punch lead United to 2 droped points yesterday, but the point we gained could have turned to 0 if De Gea hadn’t have saved brilliantly the earlier attempt from Dempsey. I wouldn’t just target De Gea for the dropped points yesterday, I would also point the finger at the wasteful Welbeck how failed to direct a left foot effort into the net from close range. Does he get stick no. We also should have had a penalty but to be honest as a United fan I am still upbeat after a very strong defence display and a promising counter attacking threat. I thought Kagawa also played his best game for united also, so still lots of postives, more importantly though apart from going to the Emirates now in May, we have chalked off all our big away games now this season, visits to the Etihad, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, ST James Park, have all ended in victories for us ok we lost at Goodison when we were defensively depleted and we have also played at Swansea, so although our lead has been cut to 5 points, with another big game out of the way, I am really pleased as to where we are in the league and where we in terms of positive displays and injuries, its a far cry from the 12 months ago with an injuy list longer than your arm and no Europe to look forward and a 4th round FA cup exit to the dippers.