Post by Reuben on Dec 14, 2005 4:05:33 GMT -5
Is he "deadwood" as former United captain, Roy Keane suggested?
Last month, former captain, Roy Keane, lashed out at his United counterparts for their lacklustre display on the pitch, suggesting it was time the club rib itself off "deadwood". With that he reportedly mentioned names, notebly Rio Ferdinand, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and John O'Shea, just to name a few. Was his remarks vindicated? Or were his accusations without foundation? It's quite a fact that John O'Shea was one of the brightest prospects a couple of years ago and I was impressed with his defensive capabilities. And I will never forget the day he put the ball through Luis Figo's legs for a picture perfect nutmeg when Real Madrid played United at Old Trafford for the return leg of the champions league quarterfinal, in which Man Utd won 5-4, unfortunatly not big enough a win to take us through to the semi-finals. But given present situation, O'Shea seems a shadow of his former self, like Rio and his fellow defensive counterparts, he has been inconsistent, this has led to our recent failure to keep clean sheets. So, Roys accusations may be justified after all, but to me, it is far from vindicated. John is young, past seasons has shown that the man is indeed good enough to compete at the highest level, under Fergi, i think this lad will excel. Since time is'nt really a factor for this versatile defender, he will evolve into the great defender that was promised two years ago. This man is an asset to the club, thus I deem branding this player "deadwood" a very short sighted remark. One must note that im disputing the former captain, indeed O'Shea had a dip in form, but being a supporter of the greatest club in the world, Manchester United of course, we got to cut the lad some slack. At a time where standards are at record heights, what we need least now is the lack of dept in the squard, so if one player doesnt perform well, take him off and let the backup have his go at the game. In other words, as good as he is, O'Shea is replacable, however, given the amout of talent he has and his relatively young age, he is not "deadwood" as branded by Mr Keane.
Whats your take? Deadwood or not?
Last month, former captain, Roy Keane, lashed out at his United counterparts for their lacklustre display on the pitch, suggesting it was time the club rib itself off "deadwood". With that he reportedly mentioned names, notebly Rio Ferdinand, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and John O'Shea, just to name a few. Was his remarks vindicated? Or were his accusations without foundation? It's quite a fact that John O'Shea was one of the brightest prospects a couple of years ago and I was impressed with his defensive capabilities. And I will never forget the day he put the ball through Luis Figo's legs for a picture perfect nutmeg when Real Madrid played United at Old Trafford for the return leg of the champions league quarterfinal, in which Man Utd won 5-4, unfortunatly not big enough a win to take us through to the semi-finals. But given present situation, O'Shea seems a shadow of his former self, like Rio and his fellow defensive counterparts, he has been inconsistent, this has led to our recent failure to keep clean sheets. So, Roys accusations may be justified after all, but to me, it is far from vindicated. John is young, past seasons has shown that the man is indeed good enough to compete at the highest level, under Fergi, i think this lad will excel. Since time is'nt really a factor for this versatile defender, he will evolve into the great defender that was promised two years ago. This man is an asset to the club, thus I deem branding this player "deadwood" a very short sighted remark. One must note that im disputing the former captain, indeed O'Shea had a dip in form, but being a supporter of the greatest club in the world, Manchester United of course, we got to cut the lad some slack. At a time where standards are at record heights, what we need least now is the lack of dept in the squard, so if one player doesnt perform well, take him off and let the backup have his go at the game. In other words, as good as he is, O'Shea is replacable, however, given the amout of talent he has and his relatively young age, he is not "deadwood" as branded by Mr Keane.
Whats your take? Deadwood or not?