The performance was good and we controlled the match. |
The recovery time from the operation is a month and then it will taken another two or three weeks to get his fitness back. It is a blow, but we think it is the best course of action. |
The reserve side hadn't played for about three weeks and that was a problem. |
The second goal was a great example for any young person who wants to get to the top. That was a fantastic work ethic. |
The start of the game will be so important and we need the crowd behind us. The question is can we usurp Chelsea and make them think for a bit? I know we have the ability to do it - and I think everyone else does too. |
The system is completely flawed, |
The team is growing up together which is a good sign and the young players are maturing so, hopefully, we will have a good 2006. |
The violent conduct charge bemuses me because every man and his dog would agree it was not violent conduct, |
The whole objective of the last couple of years has been about producing another team, |
The whole performance was fitting today. |
Their goalkeeper had a fantastic night against us last week. If he has another tomorrow and plays the way he normally does against us, it is going to be a very tight game. |
There are goals here. I can smell them. We had some chances and their defense and 'keeper had fantastic games. |
There has been a misunderstanding which Sven-Goran Eriksson went a long way to clarifying, |
There is always a particular celebrity to target, and now it is Wayne Rooney. Because of that, every man and his dog has an opinion on him. The good thing is . . . we know he can handle it. |
They (the press) have a hatred of Manchester United. |