Post by Carlito's Way on Jul 23, 2006 12:02:01 GMT
from tonypark on the caf:-
United lost 0-1 to a strong Oldham Athletic side this morning at Carrington. In very warm conditions, United failed to cope with the physical presence of Oldham and conceded a goal half way through the first half. While the forwards battled hard, the midfield seemed very lightweight and were unable to stamp any authority on the game. Paul McGuinness changed things around at half-time and a new look midfield got a grip on the game and dominated the second period. However despite numerous opportunities and plenty of possession, the Oldham keeper was never really tested.
Team:
1. Zieler.........................a number of fine saves
2. Eckersley....................very impressive performance
3. Mark Dudley (triallist from Notts County)......got caught a couple of times
4. Chester......................solid
5. Cathcart.....................compos ed (captain)
6. Derbyshire...................tidy but didn't impose himself
7. Bryan..........................not really in the game but worked hard
8. Hewson.......................disapp ointing.....gam e went past him in first half
9. Brandy........................worke d hard but didn't get many chances
10. Fagan........................worked his socks off...not his day
11. Galbraith.....................looke d the part but didn't really shine
12. Drinkwater
13. Amos (1)....................not much to do in second half
14. Corry Evans (8)...........excellent..changed the game when he came on
15. Eikrem (7)...................nice touches...good vision....
16. McCormack (4)............wow! really impressive....aggressive, vocal, this kid looks good!!!
All four subs came on at HT with Chester picking up a knock. So Derbyshire went to RB and Ecks moving to CH. Midfield of Evans, Eikrem and McCormack dominated.
Hewson then came back on for Derbyshire and McCormack moved to RB and looked equally comfortable
Bryan came back on for Galbraith
Then Galbraith came back on when McCormack was hurt in a late tackle.
Other pieces picked up
1. Adam Eckersley currently has a groin strain and therefore had to pull out of the tour to South Africa.....he will go on loan to Brondby in the next week or so..
2. Mark Howard has been offered a 3-year deal at Brondby
3. Tom Cleverley had a cartilage operation yesterday
4. Mike Lea has struggled with a thigh tear.....he is back in training
5. Floribert N'galula...back in training....
6. Smith and Vidic were training on the next pitch today....
United lost 0-1 to a strong Oldham Athletic side this morning at Carrington. In very warm conditions, United failed to cope with the physical presence of Oldham and conceded a goal half way through the first half. While the forwards battled hard, the midfield seemed very lightweight and were unable to stamp any authority on the game. Paul McGuinness changed things around at half-time and a new look midfield got a grip on the game and dominated the second period. However despite numerous opportunities and plenty of possession, the Oldham keeper was never really tested.
Team:
1. Zieler.........................a number of fine saves
2. Eckersley....................very impressive performance
3. Mark Dudley (triallist from Notts County)......got caught a couple of times
4. Chester......................solid
5. Cathcart.....................compos ed (captain)
6. Derbyshire...................tidy but didn't impose himself
7. Bryan..........................not really in the game but worked hard
8. Hewson.......................disapp ointing.....gam e went past him in first half
9. Brandy........................worke d hard but didn't get many chances
10. Fagan........................worked his socks off...not his day
11. Galbraith.....................looke d the part but didn't really shine
12. Drinkwater
13. Amos (1)....................not much to do in second half
14. Corry Evans (8)...........excellent..changed the game when he came on
15. Eikrem (7)...................nice touches...good vision....
16. McCormack (4)............wow! really impressive....aggressive, vocal, this kid looks good!!!
All four subs came on at HT with Chester picking up a knock. So Derbyshire went to RB and Ecks moving to CH. Midfield of Evans, Eikrem and McCormack dominated.
Hewson then came back on for Derbyshire and McCormack moved to RB and looked equally comfortable
Bryan came back on for Galbraith
Then Galbraith came back on when McCormack was hurt in a late tackle.
Other pieces picked up
1. Adam Eckersley currently has a groin strain and therefore had to pull out of the tour to South Africa.....he will go on loan to Brondby in the next week or so..
2. Mark Howard has been offered a 3-year deal at Brondby
3. Tom Cleverley had a cartilage operation yesterday
4. Mike Lea has struggled with a thigh tear.....he is back in training
5. Floribert N'galula...back in training....
6. Smith and Vidic were training on the next pitch today....
