Today the winter transfer window already closed, and (as I predicted) the Owen Hargreaves transfer rumor will be closed too at least until the next transfer window. Of course it really surprising for a big club like Manchester United to end the winter transfer with no signing and only loan one player, H. Larsson for 2 and a half month.
It is totally different than last year where Manchester United signs 2 players, N. Vidic, and P. Evra. But what makes me feel sad is Owen Hargreaves move delayed until the next summer (if the deal accepted). I really think that Hargreaves presence in the midfield area will enriches Manchester United style of play.
Even Red Devil legend, Bryan Robson said that Hargreaves style of play is what Manchester United needs now. And his style of play is similar to him and Roy Keane.
Well if Hargreaves really moves to Old Trafford in the next summer, maybe we can see him wearing a captain-ban.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Owen Hargreaves not going anywhere
Arsenal Future Bright
The combination of young guns and senior guns during December and early January really impressed me. Even though me as a Red Devil fan and Arsenal hater since 1998 because one of my friend who fans of the Gunners like to jerk each other.
What impressed me is of course the double beating Liverpool in the Carling Cup and the FA Cup and the dramatic victory against Manchester United. In that three matches, the Gunners never have the same 11 starting players.
The future I am talking about is not only in 1 or 2 sectors, but in every sector from the goalkeepers to the strikers.
GK sector:
The first goalkeeper, J. Lehmann is one of many best goalkeepers in Europe. He is the senior in here. Even sometimes makes blunder but he had experience that can be learned by the second goalkeeper, Almunia.
DF sector:
This is the youngest sector in average ages. They have 4-6 players who under 25 age and have some decent experience as starter in Premiership. And those players have a mentor like W. Gallas who had experience in World Cup Germany 2006.
MF sector:
This is the most promising sector. The Gunners is very lucky to have C. Fabregas on their side. This player is really promising. On his 19 years old he played very well in the last European Champion League. In that tournament, one of the most memorable moments of him is where he played against R. Madrid.
The Gunners also have G. Silva who the most senior and currently top scorer in MF sector. The other seniors like A. Hleb, and T. Rosicky also have some experience in the international level.
ST sector:
This sector is really lucky having T. Henry as their partner both in the practice match and in the real match. The trainees of course are T. Walcott, R. Van Persie, and E. Adebayor.
Walcott still have much to learn. Van Persie showing some good performance when T. Henry injured and E. Adebayor also proved that he is not only good in the air but also dangerous in finishing.
Well with that potential its not surprising if in the next English Premier League, Arsenal will be the most toughest rival for every teams who wants to top the English Premiership League.
