tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post4924563357158768013..comments2023-04-07T13:44:31.508+01:00Comments on View from Tier 3: Translating Transition & Humiliation By The Truckload - United Damned By LeedsRob Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07622753379844747340noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-36336220432099909382010-01-05T11:14:07.945+00:002010-01-05T11:14:07.945+00:00Leeds fan here and I do actually feel very sad for...Leeds fan here and I do actually feel very sad for the real fans of Manchester United. The one's that haven't always seen success at the club. The FA Cup game held all the magic of the cup and one would have thought that against their once bitter rivals the crowds would have been loud but at points it was almost as though Leeds were at home. There is a reason why teams do not like coming to Elland Rd and that is because the crowd act as a 12th man with the noise from the crowd. For the sheer size of OT you would have thought there'd have been a lot more noise. The respect Simon and our players have for the fans is phenomenal and I think the fact we take our full allocation to almost every away game gives the team an extra boost. Also if it's true that Fergie was watching the old firm game then that shows not only a disrespect of the game itself but also a lack of respect for his own players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-55755294864340426582010-01-04T22:21:19.509+00:002010-01-04T22:21:19.509+00:00i as a leeds fan was shocked by the man u crowd
yo...i as a leeds fan was shocked by the man u crowd<br />you was so quiet i guess the genuine fans cant go because of all the part timers and whats with all those non english fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-43865002825006707432010-01-04T20:43:47.956+00:002010-01-04T20:43:47.956+00:00Likewise I'm a Leeds fan. We where going bonk...Likewise I'm a Leeds fan. We where going bonkers on the way home but someone commented that the only negative is that we had to sing to ourselves. Old Trafford is just a corporate theme park now. Sorry mate. It's over for the real fans of Man Utd. <br /><br />Brentford's Griffin Park had more fight than your place which is a genuine shame as our trips have always been a highlight.<br /><br />See you again in a couple of years in the Premier League and you can enjoy a good sing song at the Stadium of Noise!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-90127172817386867222010-01-04T19:37:47.566+00:002010-01-04T19:37:47.566+00:00As a Leeds fan,
'YOU WILL NEVER LIVE THIS DOW...As a Leeds fan,<br /> 'YOU WILL NEVER LIVE THIS DOWN' EVER !!!!<br /><br /><br />We beat you on your home patch at our lowest ebb i.e league oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-7722082373782058772010-01-04T19:24:42.811+00:002010-01-04T19:24:42.811+00:00Great blog this. I was very, very disappointed wit...Great blog this. I was very, very disappointed with the Manchester United fans - it was as if you thought you had a divine right to win the game. You failed to get behind your team, left early and embarrassed yourselves quite frankly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-5439865459023920602010-01-04T18:44:40.781+00:002010-01-04T18:44:40.781+00:00The home crowd atmosphere yesterday was poor, but ...The home crowd atmosphere yesterday was poor, but not nearly as poor as against spurs in the carling cup.<br />It was silent, with spurs fans singing Old Trafford was just like a library. Its an embarrassment that one of the biggest clubs in the world, from a passionate city and with supposedly passionate fans, has become one of the dullest crowds in England. It feels like its full of tourists and neutrals (which it probably is). People speak of the passion at old trafford, but its non-existant except for huge champs league games. The atmosphere at Elland Road is much better (I've been to both) even though the crowd is half the size and they're playing teams like hartlepool<br />BORING OLD TRAFFORD!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-67192947218426116982010-01-04T18:13:23.864+00:002010-01-04T18:13:23.864+00:00We all love Leeds, We all love Leeds !! 1.0 in you...We all love Leeds, We all love Leeds !! 1.0 in your cup final!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-18409666156954533792010-01-04T17:39:10.288+00:002010-01-04T17:39:10.288+00:00Spot on. Very good article. I was in Manchester fo...Spot on. Very good article. I was in Manchester for the first time in my life to watch the game against Wigan and I noticed too that the crowd was not so vocal. On the other hand a few days before I travelled to KC Staduim to watch the game against Hull and I have to say that the travelling fans made much more noise than the 70000 "fans" at Old Trafford. Old Trafford should be our fortress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-74222961828709488192010-01-04T17:38:39.811+00:002010-01-04T17:38:39.811+00:00At least, for once, Old Trafford had an atmosphere...At least, for once, Old Trafford had an atmosphere - albeit one created by the Leeds fans!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-83109150306361179212010-01-04T17:18:19.303+00:002010-01-04T17:18:19.303+00:00I realise as I begin to type my comment that I'...I realise as I begin to type my comment that I'm actually still really angry about the game. I can't say I thought we started all that great and didn't think we would win - and I hate feeling like that!<br /><br />Roo and Berba just don't work together well at all and Berba was (a little) better when Owen came on. I wish we wouldn't play Welbeck on the wing as he's not a winger and people think he's crap and yes he is as he's played out of position. <br /><br />If Vida is going then ok go! His wife wants a sunny warmer climate and we can't offer him that over here. <br /><br />I still hope Hargreaves comes back soon although it seems delayed again recently. I heard Sir Alex said there is no need to strengthen the squad but it would be nice to have Villa in.<br /><br />Thank goodness though for other Prem teams not taking full advantage of United's shortfalls in the Prem games, but this won't continue. Chelsea still look good without Drogba and seem certain to get goals where we do not. <br /><br />This is the first in a long time that I have not felt confident in the team. I hope this changes soon.<br /><br />Happy New Year to all<br /><br />Glory Glory!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568674175344791326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-57829623408284357202010-01-04T17:16:56.954+00:002010-01-04T17:16:56.954+00:00as a leeds fan who dared only dream of winning at ...as a leeds fan who dared only dream of winning at Old Trafford, I have to agree with your comments. Leeds and Man U will always be fierce rivals dispite the gulf that seperates them at the moment. SirAlex needs to step down soon and let a younger manager take over the reigns, Steve Bruce? As long as you keep your hands off Simon Greyson!!<br /><br />I think you need to dip in to the transfer window if you are to keep <br />up your phenominal success,<br /><br />signed <br /><br />Super Leeds Utd!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-89980716279565311632010-01-04T16:59:03.143+00:002010-01-04T16:59:03.143+00:00Great post Rob and a shame it is so true. I was bo...Great post Rob and a shame it is so true. I was born late 1958 a born and bred a Red Mancunian. I am lucky enough to be able to say I saw Best, Law ans Charlton play together with my Dad. I remember Wembley '68 very well just as I remember not winning the League for all those years AND I was there when we were relegated. I paid my money, loved my club and folowed them many a long mile on the B.R. football specials, ah! the atmosphere of the whole thing! I stopped going when things became as they are now, walking into the stadium 10 minutes before kick off and being surrounded by people who seem to have no more passion than if they were watching a show at the theatre. The worst though was being forced to sit down (Thanks to the Dippers) Not for me thanks! As you said, when we went behind in the old days the noise around the ground was deafening. How DARE they put one past US? The few times I go these days the reaction has been woefull! A half hearted attempt by the few. A great improvement would be a standing area but that will never happen thanks to Trafford Borough Council and its busybodies..... Shame!Rob the Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-1666464610670908212010-01-04T16:55:10.971+00:002010-01-04T16:55:10.971+00:00Having visited Old Trafford many times since the 7...Having visited Old Trafford many times since the 70`s, what has happened to your soul-less corparate ground. Laughable - half of you left before the end. Yesterday you were outplayed on the park and humiliated off the pitch. If you had managed an equaliser, believe me the reception at Elland Road would have been completely different. Shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-22804915866292745902010-01-04T16:35:34.267+00:002010-01-04T16:35:34.267+00:00Great blog , You speak a lot of sense.
It was the...Great blog , You speak a lot of sense.<br /><br />It was the typical example of a team who think all they have to do is turn up and stroll around and a 5-0 score line will appear , compared with a team of honest league one lads, working hard and giving everything for the cause. <br /><br />I was shocked that a team of Fergie’s did not WORK hard , I am a Man U hating Leeds Fan , but the Credit to Fergie his teams have always had the philosophy of “working hard first for the right to play”<br />It was also shocking to hear that Fergie didn’t want to be in the dugout or stand as he was too busy in the lounge watching the old firm derby before the match.<br />Now that strikes of disrespect and complacency <br /><br />My team Leeds are crap, there is no doubt, But we are honest crap! And have a “normal” team of proper players, not cloud cuckoo land players like Rooney who spends more time making programmes for sky TV than training for his club or Berbatov who lost the ball which lead to the goal and made no attempt to win the ball back for his £ 100k plus per WEEK , he was truly awful.<br /><br />Oh , while I’m here, good luck with your £700 million debt , there are reports that you are having to have a bonds issue to keep the club afloat.<br />http://uk.soccerway.com/news/2010/January/04/man-utd-mulls-bond-issue-on-700-mln-debt-reports/<br />Leeds are in healthy profit!, <br /><br />Many thanksPhil Leedsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-51420012338284123402010-01-04T16:24:11.991+00:002010-01-04T16:24:11.991+00:00I enjoy reading your blog.
I am glad you touched ...I enjoy reading your blog.<br /><br />I am glad you touched on Berbatov. For me, Berbatov is not only not the right partner for Rooney but he isn't right for United. <br /><br />With regards to not being the right partner for Rooney, one of the reasons for this is because they both play deep. Moreover, Rooney bounces of players that have pace (something which Berbatov has absolutely zero of). That is one of the many reasons why the Ronaldo-Rooney partnership worked so well. Berbatov likes to stand there hands on hips waiting for the ball to land on his feet, whilst Rooney expects his strike partner to move around to try and receive the ball. <br /><br />Other than that, I have several other issues with Berbatov. I hate how he moans at his team mates and berates them despite not playing so great himself. I hate how he doesn't seem to want to get himself in to goalscoring positions (for example, Welbeck's cross in the first half, Berbatov just looked when a bit of a jog would have seen him tap it in to an open net). I also don't think he has the mentality to be a United player. Being a United player is about being able to cope with pressure and expectations, something Berbatov lacks. I think he can't cope with his price tag. You look at players like Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic and they haven't let that be a problem because they have the mentality to play for any top club.I was there yesterday and the fans are turning on him. I read on another forum that he got ironic cheers when he tracked back in the second half. He might end up being booed at this rate.<br /><br />As for Gibson, he truely is awful. He thinks he did well when he came in (he said that a few weeks back). I am sorry but if he thinks his performances are anywhere near United quality, he needs to re think. You look at someone like Ramsey at Arsenal and it makes you a bit gutted that we have Gibson<br /><br />Keep up the good blogs mateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-23875076434420521132010-01-04T16:22:47.911+00:002010-01-04T16:22:47.911+00:00don't you just love it :)
super leeds!!don't you just love it :)<br /><br />super leeds!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314231557406021269.post-48945191025166884272010-01-04T16:16:59.969+00:002010-01-04T16:16:59.969+00:00Nice one mate, to coin another cliche 'you hit...Nice one mate, to coin another cliche 'you hit the nail on the head'. I thought the crowd was poor (and it's SO irritating when people leave before the final whistle - WHY do they do it???), and were too quick to get on the back of players, then go silent. I don't even support them, but felt guilty enough to (almost) join in with a chant at one point. It was a very quiet second half. Anyway, maybe that's what being a huge, successful club brings with it - high expectation and high numbers of arm-chair fans who don't understand that a football match is a continual and complex battle that doesn't always go as planned. Leeds played well though.....Jon Hoggnoreply@blogger.com