Man Utd: Update #2

Unconvincing start

Man Utd start their 2007-2008 unconvincingly, scoring only 4 goals in 6 matches and conceding 2. They draw their first 2 matches against Reading and Portsmouth, lost against local darby Manchester City and then finally be able to make 3 consecutive 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspurs, Sunderland and Everton. Their lack of penetration up front really worries me; Tevez can't do much in forward if he plays as lone striker, Saha hasn't fully fit to play 90 minutes on the field, Rooney got injured in the very first match of the season though he's recovering much quicker than expected, should returning anytime soon), Christiano Ronaldo suspended for 3 matches for his red card against Portsmouth, and latest is Mikael Sylvester had another injury in yesterday match against Everton. I really hope with the possibility of Rooney returning in this wednesday Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon, they could rack up more goals than usual.


Champions League

The group stages of European Champions League has been decided, with man Utd placed in group F with Sporting Lisbon, AS Roma and Dynamo Kiev. This is quite and interesting match, considering 2 former Sporting player will be able to revisit their former club (Nani and Ronaldo), while the clash against AS Roma may involve some crowd conflict and brings back memories of last season quarter final. Overall this may be a tough group for Man Utd.


Solksjaer the legend

Finally Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to retire due to continuous knee injury. It's a tough desicion he had to make after all.
Nicknamed 'The Baby-Faced Assassin', the Norwegian scored a string of vital goals during 11 years with The Red Devils. Solskjaer will be forever remembered in United folklore for scoring the dramatic winner in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich in 1999. That goal was one of almost 130 he scored for The Red Devils after joining from Molde in a £1.5million transfer 11 years ago.
He made over 360 appearances for the club, but recent seasons have been blighted by injury. The 34-year-old did maintain a level of fitness last season, scoring 11 goals as United won the title and reached the FA Cup final. Upon confirming his retirement, the 34-year-old paid tribute to all those who have offered support during his battle with injuries in recent seasons.
"I would like to thank the manager, the coaching and medical staff and most of all the supporters, who have supported me through my career," Solskjaer told the club's official website. "