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2010/11 Manchester United Season Review: The Story Lines
June 9, 2011
The 2010/11 season was certainly one for the ages as the Manchester United supporters were treated to such an emotional roller coaster.
Reds Won The Trophy For A Record 19th Time
Each and every enthralling twist and exciting turn made it the success that the Reds secured all that much more enjoyable - especially the way they won the Barclays Premier League title - their 19th top flight title.
During every nine-month, 60-game season, there is always one constant: extraordinary story lines - which was highlighted throughout 2010/11 and allowed everyone to witness what the amazing spirit of Manchester United is all about.
One of the forgotten things of the season was the fact that United went 24 games, nearly seven months without a defeat, something that certainly contributed to them winning this season's title, but it also underlined the club's never-say-die attitude. Throughout this season, United were either faced with depths of a defeat or draw, but, time and time again, they rose above to get a positive result. This, in itself, is what made this season so special, but yet at the same time, so frustrating that they even were in the position to begin with.
Everyone thought that the season began in the best possible way with the Reds winning the FA Community Shield over Chelsea and kicking off the Premier League season with an emphatic result against Newcastle at Old Trafford, but little did anyone know that off of the field there was discontent with one their better players. Wayne Rooney threw Sir Alex Ferguson a monkey wrench by insinuating that he wanted to move away from Old Trafford, which clearly affected not only his performances, but his teammates as well. Once he got the chirping of his agent out of his ears, Rooney signed a long-term contract extension to remain at the club. It took him a while to get his bearings right, but once he did, the United No. 10
The Reds have always been known as the ones scoring late goals, however, they were ones that were subjected to this sinking feeling quite a few times this season, especially at the beginning. Twice in their first four matches, United conceded late goals - three in total - away to Everton and Fulham, and that was confidence-sucking idea that stuck with them throughout the season away from Old Trafford. In spite the influx of pundits criticizing the Reds for having a below par away record, at the end of the season, they still managed to have the fifth best record in the Premier League.
However, it took United until the middle of October to finally secure three points from their travels, and even then it took some heroics of their newfound gem.
Javier Hernandez has gone from a virtually unknown prodigy to a welcomed goal scoring machine since he arrived from Mexico. It a foreign environment, a very physical league nobody thought that the 22-year stood a chance of making an instant impact, but Chicharito, or "Little Pea," made a name for himself by scoring priceless after priceless goals for United. 20 goals in his first season from the young kid with a captivating smile is more than anyone could have asked or wanted from him, but now with experience and understanding Hernandez should be scoring that amount every season.
Many think that Hernandez scored the most goals for United this season, but that feat belong to none other than one of the most respectable, but dynamic players to play for United in the last couple of years. Dimitar Berbatov doubled the amount of goals that he scored in the two previous by notching 21 this season - taking the Barclays Premier League's Golden Boot Award. Up until this season, the Bulgarian center forward never lived up to the pressure of having the most expensive transfer fee every splashed out for a player, but he scored a hat-trick of hat-tricks - including five in one game this year. However, what Dimitar will be forever remembered for is not for his silky touch or moments of genius, but for being the first United player in the modern day to register a treble of goals against Liverpool.
The 2010/11 season will be commemorated for United surpassing their so-called great rival by winning their record 19th top-flight title, but it will also be reminisced as the swan song for three of the world's greatest players at their respective positions.
Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Edwin van der Sar all called it a day on their honorable careers, and the supporters will be forever grateful for that they were able to call these players one of their own. Neville was the first to bow after he admirably admitted that he was unable to carry on at the game's highest level as he retired before the season came to a close, which saw him miss out on his ninth Premier League medal. van der Sar came to the conclusion that he was not going to play another season in December, but there were definitely times in the tail end of the season that the big goalkeeper thought twice of playing another season. Finally, Scholes sadly announced his retirement just days after the season came to an end, and even though his last game ended on a sour note, the midfielder received massive amounts of plaudits and respect from some of the game's biggest names for his contributions and ability to the sport.
Everyone, even rival supporters, knows that Manchester United never fails to thrill or impress, so by admitting that, 2010/11 can just be seen as yet another successful season for the club.
2010/11 Manchester United Season Review: The Story Lines
June 9, 2011
The 2010/11 season was certainly one for the ages as the Manchester United supporters were treated to such an emotional roller coaster.
Reds Won The Trophy For A Record 19th Time
Each and every enthralling twist and exciting turn made it the success that the Reds secured all that much more enjoyable - especially the way they won the Barclays Premier League title - their 19th top flight title.
During every nine-month, 60-game season, there is always one constant: extraordinary story lines - which was highlighted throughout 2010/11 and allowed everyone to witness what the amazing spirit of Manchester United is all about.
One of the forgotten things of the season was the fact that United went 24 games, nearly seven months without a defeat, something that certainly contributed to them winning this season's title, but it also underlined the club's never-say-die attitude. Throughout this season, United were either faced with depths of a defeat or draw, but, time and time again, they rose above to get a positive result. This, in itself, is what made this season so special, but yet at the same time, so frustrating that they even were in the position to begin with.
Everyone thought that the season began in the best possible way with the Reds winning the FA Community Shield over Chelsea and kicking off the Premier League season with an emphatic result against Newcastle at Old Trafford, but little did anyone know that off of the field there was discontent with one their better players. Wayne Rooney threw Sir Alex Ferguson a monkey wrench by insinuating that he wanted to move away from Old Trafford, which clearly affected not only his performances, but his teammates as well. Once he got the chirping of his agent out of his ears, Rooney signed a long-term contract extension to remain at the club. It took him a while to get his bearings right, but once he did, the United No. 10
The Reds have always been known as the ones scoring late goals, however, they were ones that were subjected to this sinking feeling quite a few times this season, especially at the beginning. Twice in their first four matches, United conceded late goals - three in total - away to Everton and Fulham, and that was confidence-sucking idea that stuck with them throughout the season away from Old Trafford. In spite the influx of pundits criticizing the Reds for having a below par away record, at the end of the season, they still managed to have the fifth best record in the Premier League.
However, it took United until the middle of October to finally secure three points from their travels, and even then it took some heroics of their newfound gem.
Javier Hernandez has gone from a virtually unknown prodigy to a welcomed goal scoring machine since he arrived from Mexico. It a foreign environment, a very physical league nobody thought that the 22-year stood a chance of making an instant impact, but Chicharito, or "Little Pea," made a name for himself by scoring priceless after priceless goals for United. 20 goals in his first season from the young kid with a captivating smile is more than anyone could have asked or wanted from him, but now with experience and understanding Hernandez should be scoring that amount every season.
Many think that Hernandez scored the most goals for United this season, but that feat belong to none other than one of the most respectable, but dynamic players to play for United in the last couple of years. Dimitar Berbatov doubled the amount of goals that he scored in the two previous by notching 21 this season - taking the Barclays Premier League's Golden Boot Award. Up until this season, the Bulgarian center forward never lived up to the pressure of having the most expensive transfer fee every splashed out for a player, but he scored a hat-trick of hat-tricks - including five in one game this year. However, what Dimitar will be forever remembered for is not for his silky touch or moments of genius, but for being the first United player in the modern day to register a treble of goals against Liverpool.
The 2010/11 season will be commemorated for United surpassing their so-called great rival by winning their record 19th top-flight title, but it will also be reminisced as the swan song for three of the world's greatest players at their respective positions.
Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Edwin van der Sar all called it a day on their honorable careers, and the supporters will be forever grateful for that they were able to call these players one of their own. Neville was the first to bow after he admirably admitted that he was unable to carry on at the game's highest level as he retired before the season came to a close, which saw him miss out on his ninth Premier League medal. van der Sar came to the conclusion that he was not going to play another season in December, but there were definitely times in the tail end of the season that the big goalkeeper thought twice of playing another season. Finally, Scholes sadly announced his retirement just days after the season came to an end, and even though his last game ended on a sour note, the midfielder received massive amounts of plaudits and respect from some of the game's biggest names for his contributions and ability to the sport.
Everyone, even rival supporters, knows that Manchester United never fails to thrill or impress, so by admitting that, 2010/11 can just be seen as yet another successful season for the club.
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