It is time once again, the transition period in the great club that is Man Utd, where in the mighty reign of Sir Alex Ferguson, we see a change. More than a decade ago, he introduced to the world, the youngsters from the youth academy, dubbed his fledglings, Giggs, Scholes, The Neville brothers, Beckham and Butt formed the backbone of his sides that eventually captured the elusive treble. Now, as those players have aged and departed, we see the dawn of a new brood of Fergies Fledglings.
Players like the Da Silva twins, Rafael and Fabio, Johnny Evans, Darron Gibson, Danny Welbeck and new cult hero Fredrico Macheda have been thrust out into the fray this season and have all impressed and have in some cases be integral to the current campaign where United are chasing for domestic and European glory. These youngsters are of age to go out there and make their mark on the game. Last night's match against Aston Villa saw the debut of latest teenage sensation, 17 year old Fredrico Macheda.
For the debut of a boy barely legal to consume liquor, he stood up tall and strong against a youthful and physical Villa side. Holding up the ball and running into space so well with skills and a maturity that belied his age, it made for an exciting nail biting moment. Any initial doubts from the lineup featuring Evans and the the introduction of Macheda and Welbeck towards the end of the match gave way to a fervent hope that the youthful energy and hunger of youth would be able to save the game and possibly the season for Man Utd. And our prayers were answered, they delivered! Welbeck had threatened from the moment he got the ball and was well denied by Brad Friedal. But it was the young man in Macheda that nailed it for United.
With the rest of the season heating up now, and the youngsters blooded, the future looks especially bright for Man Utd. And yes, there are more precocious talents waiting their chance of a break from the academy. Just you wait and see. We will give youth a chance, that is soccer the Man Utd way.
Glory Glory Man Utd!
And thank you to all our faithful followers of this blog as we have hit out 51st post. It wouldnt have been possible without your support!
The Gundu has spoken.
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