Date:
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Time: 7:17:00 PM
I caught the second leg of the first knock out round of the Champions League this morning. Manchester United vs Lille. Man United held a 1-0 aggregate score after Giggsy's controversional goal 2 weeks ago. I was hoping for him to score this morning. But, I was surprised that he was on the bench instead. Boring!
It was a boring match with some tempers flaring up among the Lille players and yellow cards flying out of the referee's pocket. Scholes missed a good chance and as usual van der Sar though not as great as Schmeichel (my first favourite player!), was the pillar of the shaky United's defence. I have expected it to be a tight match given United's form in CL.
The turning point was when I got my Lil' imp to catch the game. That was when, Larsson scored! LoL.. Nice header.. He'll be sorely missed once he packed and go.. I was reading the TNP a while ago about all the influence that Larsson have and how his presence is really felt in the team. How I wish I could personally go to him and persuade him to stay till the season end. At least, he'll have more achievements 'plastered' on his already glittering roll of honours. And, if United can step up their performance by say two notches, the treble is within their grasp. Afterall.. Lady Luck, who have shunned them for the past few seasons, is back.
Actually, reading about Larsson's upcoming departure do saddens me.. its like a dejavu feelings.. how I felt when I got to leave Spin. I know, Larsson do not want to leave but because of other commitments and all.. he got to leave.. Cheh! I am talking as if I am Henrik Larsson!! LoL.. But seriously, I do hope that a miracle do happen and somehow.. Larsson will stay.. *fingers crossed*
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Just got the letter of posting. Not sure if I am happy with the school given to me. No hard feelings to the school... Its just me. The MPT just killed my passion and enthusiasm! Urgh!! Shall see how it goes from there...
I got to try to re-focus my thinking. Hopefully, its the right step that I've taken! With "C" leaving end of this week.. I got no motivation. But I mustn't disappoint him cos he's too happy for me. Guess that will be my motivation!
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Ooh yeah.. PSV won! Very happy. Firstly, I hate Arsenal. For some personal reason. Like I've said before(after they've beaten United at OT), "enjoy ur success while it last cos it won't last long"! Next, because PSV is his favourite team. So.. all is fair. Haha.. Great! Will catch the LIVE draw of the quarters on ESPN at 7 pm tomorrow night.
It'll be nice to see United play Chelsea. Firstly, they'll meet in the EPL on the 15th Apr. But, should United progress to the semis of the FA Cup (which I dun see any reason why they will not..), 15th Apr will be the day the semis will be played(according to reports). That means, the EPL clash will likely be on the last day of the EPL season. Which, also means that will be when the title will be decided should United decide to drop some points along the way (which they're capable of).
If they do meet in the CL quarters, its very likely United will dispose them because Lady Luck prefers Red this season. LOL.. With United disposing Chelsea, that means Chelsea cannot win four title in a row. With United disposing Chelsea, they know that they are only 2 steps away from winning the CL title. And, with United at the driving seat of the EPL, its very likely they'll win the EPL title too. And.. there is no reason why they can't win the FA Cup because they have done great during the FA CUP games this season. And.. Larsson will score in his final competitive match. So which means, the treble is within their reach. Hence, they'll have some source of motivation and glimmer of hopes to look forward to. Hence, Chelsea will only have the League Cup to shout about because United do not care about that Cup when they are gunning for the treble cos they are not greedy! Hehe... I am speaking like a true RED arrogant devil! Haha.. We shall see if my analysis is right come MAY!
