Wednesday 19 March 2014

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TonyV's selfie after the match showing his swollen eye!

Olympiacos Sorted - Onto erm...... Gulp

United overturned the 2-0 loss to Olympiacos with a terrific 3-0 win tonight at Old Trafford, winning the tie 3-2 on aggregate.


There were terrific performances all over the pitch from the Red Devils, a few standout from the rest, namely David De Gea with several world-class saves, Rooney and RVP linking up well looking like the partnership we witnessed last season, Welbeck with his pace on the wing constantly turning the greek defence around, along with Valencia who through an early challenge played most of the match with one eye closed, was a constant outlet.

The player head and shoulders above all the others though was Giggs, Utd had a player in the centre who looked to play a killer pass whenever possible, head up looking forwards, beating players, it's what we've missed for most if the season.

It does show that if we can get that marquee player in the centre, the likes of Kroos who's been linked so many times, then we can compete and play attractive attacking football again.


After the thrilling game tonight, I quickly realised that we now face a daunting last 8 tie with some top teams. If we really have turned a corner then we can look hopefully at the draw on Friday, however if it's another 'flash in the pan' like so many times then the ecstacy of tonight will quickly turn to dread of a possible cricket score.

Evra: United's future is more important than mine

The Frenchman is not interested in discussing the possibility of a summer exit, and is keen to help the Reds turn things around on the pitch instead.

Patrice Evra is adamant the uncertainty surrounding his Manchester United future will not effect his performances in the final months of the season.



The French full-back is out-of-contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season and has been linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco and Inter.

But the 32-year-old insists his only concern is helping United to salvage something from what is shaping up to be a disastrous season, starting with the Champions League last-16 second leg with Olympiacos at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Evra said: “It is not a good day to talk about my future because the most important is Manchester United's future, not mine.