Fergie: We are close
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Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester United now have a wonderful chance to win the league after securing victory at Everton.
Champions Chelsea could only draw against Bolton at Stamford Bridge as United came from two goals down to seal a 4-2 success at Goodison Park.
"I can't explain the game as I didn't think we did that bad, but two goals from two great strikes - in football that can happen," Ferguson told Sky Sports 1.
"The first had a bit of fortune about it, it got a bit of a deflection past Edwin, but the second was an incredible hit and at that point we were toying with the idea of bringing on Ronaldo - because he is carrying an injury.
"We decided if we get a goal we bring him on and we got the break when the young keeper dropped the ball and John O'Shea has taken it and at that chance I thought we had a chance.
"With Ronaldo coming across, their focus would be on Ronaldo - with Giggs, Scholes, Carrick and Rooney and I think it was waiting to happen."
Ferguson admits he was keeping up-to-date with the Chelsea game at various points.
"I kept asking you, and up to 3-2 and we did hear Bolton were 1-0 up, but you are just thinking how we resurrect our situation and I was not really thinking about the Chelsea game I was thinking about my own game," he continued.
"Hopefully that result will pick everyone up, all the players have pains and aches - these players are carrying the banner for us - they are having to do it all themselves and it is great credit they are doing it, and that result today will give them a new benefit for Wednesday.
"The result is significant, we are away to Manchester City next week - in the morning after playing in Milan - and we know what that can do to players, it can be difficult and then we have Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - but I do think the marvellous attitude of the players and the spirit in the camp is going to help us."
He admitted United now had the 'momentum' to secure the title, adding: "With Chelsea drawing today, it [the momentum] is obviously back with us.
"A five point lead and a better goal difference it gives us a wonderful chance with three games left, but I think the most important thing is that we are having a go.
Ferguson also found time to praise Wayne Rooney who scored the crucial third to put United ahead for the first time with just ten minutes remaining.
"He could have scored two or three today, but perseverance is a wonderful attribute - particularly when you not doing well because some people can give it and some don't like the challenge," he said.
"Wayne Rooney is a natural fighter and from missing two or three, he had the opportunity and I was certain he would score."
And Ferguson admitted his friend Sam Allardyce would be getting some extra thanks after holding Chelsea.
"He will be getting a hug and a kiss, maybe two kisses," he quipped. -
hmmm he nv thank phil??
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Phil is still a red
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he's a red thru and thru
..though his expression showed that he was frustrated..
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at the end of the match fergie went to shake his hand and even gave him a pad on the head.
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seriously, even its just a joke but to imply that he is still a Red Devil is probably one of the worst doubt/insult to Phil Neville being a professional footballer, don't forget base on your age you guys are probably also once being term as glory hunters when ManU started winning cups after cups, so please share a thought for others if you don't want people to tauts you guys when chips are down on your team.
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I was actually thinking earlier in the game how I wished he still played for us because of our injury crisis.
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ya he and butt couldnt be 1st team regulars so they left...Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:I was actually thinking earlier in the game how I wished he still played for us because of our injury crisis. -
?? HUH?? lol.. Phil is a red devil fan lah.. wassap with that lah deh.. i not glory hunter leh?Originally posted by Saltiga:seriously, even its just a joke but to imply that he is still a Red Devil is probably one of the worst doubt/insult to Phil Neville being a professional footballer, don't forget base on your age you guys are probably also once being term as glory hunters when ManU started winning cups after cups, so please share a thought for others if you don't want people to tauts you guys when chips are down on your team. -
IMHO, although, I am very tempted myself to rub the chelsea fans' noses in the mud if MUFC win the title this season, I think we should not start a flame war.
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lolOriginally posted by iceFatboy:IMHO, although, I am very tempted myself to rub the chelsea fans' noses in the mud if MUFC win the title this season, I think we should not start a flame war.
think it will be fun.... but the title isnt won yet... and theres the matter of the FA cup and ECL.
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you seems to like poke nose into others a$s?Originally posted by dinky1409:?? HUH?? lol.. Phil is a red devil fan lah.. wassap with that lah deh.. i not glory hunter leh? -
Relax ya? You cant piss people off this way(as your nick implies).Originally posted by Saltiga:you seems to like poke nose into others a$s? \
Cheers.
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Saltiga, chill. It's just a joke. Don't take it too seriously.
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maybe not for me, I supported when MUFC was in the pits.. When Bailey was keeper. And it was not fun watching liverpool, everton winning everything.Originally posted by Saltiga:seriously, even its just a joke but to imply that he is still a Red Devil is probably one of the worst doubt/insult to Phil Neville being a professional footballer, don't forget base on your age you guys are probably also once being term as glory hunters when ManU started winning cups after cups, so please share a thought for others if you don't want people to tauts you guys when chips are down on your team.
As for Phil, it is easy to link him to MUFC after his own goal, but being captain of Everton FC, it was not a good feeling. I read that Scholes tried to shake his hand, but he refused. Got ego and pride leh.
I felt that as a player, when you got that jersey on your back, you have to play it and respect the club.
Anyway, Saltiga, a pinch of salt.