Fergie blames the EPL
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Angry Ferguson hits out at Premier League
Sir Alex Ferguson has fiercely criticised the Premier League for failing to aid Manchester United in their Champions League quest.
United tumbled out of the tournament at the semi-final stage last night as a fitter, fresher AC Milan romped to a 3-0 win in the San Siro which sealed a 5-3 aggregate triumph and earned the Italians a rematch with 2005 conquerors Liverpool in Athens on May 23.
Just like title rivals Chelsea 24 hours earlier, United failed to find the legs to pursue their challenge.
And, while Ferguson does not blame the huge number of games his side have played recently for this crushing defeat, he does not believe the Premier League, who rejected a request to push Saturday's Manchester derby back by 24 hours, have helped them.
'We play in a very tough league and we have been using the same players with no respite for quite a while now,' said Ferguson.
'AC Milan have been able to rest their players at the appropriate times.
'In some countries, they help teams to prepare for European games. That is a problem.
'The Premier League have made an unfair decision against us by making us play Manchester City on Saturday.
'The TV people were happy for the game to be played on Sunday morning but the Premier League wanted to maintain the integrity of the competition. You can work out what integrity means. They are the ones who made Tottenham play Chelsea one-and-a-half days after a UEFA Cup tie.'
Despite an obvious fatigue factor, Ferguson admitted he never saw such a poor performance coming.
The Scot admitted United were slow out of the blocks and promptly lost their precious one-goal advantage from the first leg when Kaka drilled home after just 11 minutes.
Clarence Seedorf capped an outstanding performance by burying number two in the same corner on the half hour and though United improved after the break, they never threatened to match their amazing comeback against Juventus in 1999. And in the end, it was Milan who got a third through substitute Alberto Gilardino.
'We needed to get through the first 25 minutes without cutting our own throats,' said Ferguson.
'We needed to try and remain calm and keep possession but we conceded two sloppy goals. You should not be losing goals like that.
'It was a disappointing night. I expected more from my players but we have to take it on the chin.'
At least United still have the domestic double to play for, with victory over City required this weekend to leave them just a single point away from clinching the title.
Nemanja Vidic and Louis Saha should both improve for their appearances in the San Siro, while Ferguson expects Rio Ferdinand to be available now he has recovered from the groin strain that has dogged him for the past month. -
who is he in the 1st place?
if put him in jose's shoe, it will be much worst to face off 3 big clubs in one goes n get humilated by EPL referees n press. -
Hai..When will managers learn to be graceful in defeat and congratulate the opponent instead of finding all sorts of excuses
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who is he? he is probably the BEST MANAGER whom are still managing a team in the world now, thats who he is.Originally posted by 798:who is he in the 1st place?
if put him in jose's shoe, it will be much worst to face off 3 big clubs in one goes n get humilated by EPL referees n press. -
the "best manager" doesnt even have the right to dictate when a match should be fixed and playedOriginally posted by Saltiga:who is he? he is probably the BEST MANAGER whom are still managing a team in the world now, thats who he is. -
tsk tsk tsk
sore loser -
Well...Sir Alex should know it himself... Man Utd is short of depth..
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Sad to see a pro-ManU with double standards! You are not saying the same thing when all Fergie b!tching is no more diff from Jose.Originally posted by Saltiga:who is he? he is probably the BEST MANAGER whom are still managing a team in the world now, thats who he is.
Haiz....... (lemme spot liao!) -
well, my post was supposed to just answer the question for his 1st sentence.Originally posted by innosaint:Sad to see a pro-ManU with double standards! You are not saying the same thing when all Fergie b!tching is no more diff from Jose.
Haiz....... (lemme spot liao!)
i'm not interested in whatever ManU Vs Chelsea sh!t that is going round in the forum so don't drag me into it. -
considering that ACMILAN got to rest 6 of their first team before the game when the title was pratically sew up.
Well, I believe SAF was asking for more rest time for ALL English teams seeking European glory.
He used the defeat and the ample Milan's rest as an example.
Of course, the whole world knows and I admit that MUFC lost to a better team.
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well, at least he admits losing to be better team... unlike...Originally posted by allentyb:tsk tsk tsk
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good call, MUFC is really short. In fact, MUFC is in debt.Originally posted by luisenrique21_barca:Well...Sir Alex should know it himself... Man Utd is short of depth..
And unlike others, we can't have a 2nd team just sitting and waiting. -
bingo!!! that only happens in Italy.....Originally posted by anhydrouscoppersulphate:the "best manager" doesnt even have the right to dictate when a match should be fixed and played
and he is currently, the better manager in EPL, I know some Liverpool Legend is the best manager... -
how did Jose get humiliated by the referees??Originally posted by 798:who is he in the 1st place?
if put him in jose's shoe, it will be much worst to face off 3 big clubs in one goes n get humilated by EPL referees n press.
by not giving penalties??
well, MUFC got 3 against them in OT, but Chelsea still got None leh..
Stats don't lie. -
it is not like this is something new.
why do managers complain and complain about the same old thing? -
how about blaming himself for not buying more players? and for releasing butt and phil neville?
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I am a Liverpool fan but I dont see any wrong for SAF to request for the game to be played on sunday. I see other leagues having no problem with such arrangements but why cant the EPL does the same.
Some of you guys , please read his comments again before posting. The problem is the timing of the matches not because of the defeat. Even if they have beaten AC Milan , he would also have request for the change of fixture. -
how can he buy?? MUFC is in debt.Originally posted by imprezaWRXSTi22B:how about blaming himself for not buying more players? and for releasing butt and phil neville?
and any identified targets will be hit with a 10M extra by some rat.. -
it is okie, once these letters "SAF or MUFC" appears, blood rush down south, and you get some unexplained replies.Originally posted by Airbus330Captain:I am a Liverpool fan but I dont see any wrong for SAF to request for the game to be played on sunday. I see other leagues having no problem with such arrangements but why cant the EPL does the same.
Some of you guys , please read his comments again before posting. The problem is the timing of the matches not because of the defeat. Even if they have beaten AC Milan , he would also have request for the change of fixture.
normal.. same as per if it is "Jose or Chelsea". -
Seems we know the real sore loser now
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he lost 3 - 0 and he admit but now kpkb so much ? seems like finding excuse this is not admitting defeatOriginally posted by iceFatboy:well, at least he admits losing to be better team... unlike...
kanna 3 - 0 still find excuse power le
if milan players know of this news they will be laughing most of them -
no club will be stupid enuff to delay the fixture in advantage of the opposite teamOriginally posted by Airbus330Captain:I am a Liverpool fan but I dont see any wrong for SAF to request for the game to be played on sunday. I see other leagues having no problem with such arrangements but why cant the EPL does the same.
Some of you guys , please read his comments again before posting. The problem is the timing of the matches not because of the defeat. Even if they have beaten AC Milan , he would also have request for the change of fixture.
Man City Did what ALmost all club or shall i say all clubs would have done
if they don't other clubs might also kpkb depending which clubs are involve in this fixture -
he still bought carrick 16 million pound if i am not wrong and upgrade the stadium...Originally posted by iceFatboy:how can he buy?? MUFC is in debt.
and any identified targets will be hit with a 10M extra by some rat.. -
it will be Chelsea.. the better team won...Originally posted by ghimpheng:Seems we know the real sore loser now
that's pretty sore.. -
Quite honestly, I think there are two. Don't take it personally, but I honestly feel both are sore losers.Originally posted by ghimpheng:Seems we know the real sore loser now