Antonio Valencia - What happened, he ended last season in pretty good form, think of the goal at Blackburn amongst other impressive performances. He isn't a really top player, anybody who has as much problem using their left foot as he does can't really be. But he is a he is a one trick pony who could keep on delivering that trick to the benefit of the forwards in the box.
Almost from the get go this season, he has been a shadow of what we know he can be. He has become loathe to ever try and take his man on, when that was what his game was all about. There are rumours that he had been playing with an injury or had an injury that has effected his performance. Whatever the reason, he can't really carry that form into a new season, especially with a new manager to impress. The coming season will be a big one for a few players, but none more so that our number seven.
Ashley Young - He had flattered to deceive with his blistering start to last season, but was one of a host of players to be afflicted with injury problems for the rest of the season. So whilst i wouldn't say his first season was a failure, he didn't really shake the perception that whilst he was a decent squad man, you wouldn't be seeing him too often for the really big games.
His second season wasn't too different really, he had the odd decent game, but had too many games where he just couldn't get into the game. By the end of the season he was generally a leading candidate for first to replaced, when he did actually start a game, never really a good sign with Fergie as manager. From what I've seen and read, the fact that he doesn't shirk the defensive side of things will probably mean Moyes will give him a chance. He needs to up his game considerably though if he is to remain at United into next season.
Nani - What's to be said about this guy, for all the unbelievably dire performance we get from him, he is still capable of putting in performance in like the one he gave against Real Madrid before being unluckily sent off. The talent is there, but something is missing.
You would imagine he will leave this summer, but who knows, Moyes could see him as a challenge, can he get the consistently good form out of him, that seems to have eluded Fergie and his coaching staff. Let's face it a consistent Nani is definitely worth keeping, it's just that the inconsistent Nani is what we see far more often. If he does leave, he will be one player i will try to keep an eye out for, not really something that i normally do.
Music
Alvin Lee - On the road to freedom: I have never really heard much of Lee or Ten years after surprisingly enough as i've always thought i would probably like them. Listening to this early solo album, i was right. Blues/country rock, it's middle of the road i suppose, but it's a sound that i love.
Billy Bragg - Tooth and nail: The latest Bragg album is a bit of a humdinger, more acoustic than electric, the songwritings pretty consistent.
Bob Dylan - Tempest: i can't remember which critic argued that his the reviews for Dylan's last two or three albums have been a touch over the top and whilst they have been pretty good, they're nowhere near his classic periods. There isn't much more to be said really, this is a decent album with a handful of really good songs interspersed with a couple that outstay there welcome a touch for me.
Brandt Brauer Frick - Miami: I enjoyed this from the German techno group, minimalist at times, electro/pop at others, it's a definite grower.
.Jackie Deshannon - Keep me in mind - The completeimperial liberty singles 1964-1967: I enjoyed this from the influential pioneering female singerof the early 60's, the originals are good and the covers work reasonably well. I didn't know she had been a partner of Jimmy Page both musically and personally for a short while.
Suede - Bloodsports: I wasn't that enamoured with this return when i first heard it, especially since i had heard good things about it. It's since grown on me, it's a cut above what passes for a lot of UK indie nowadays, but it's not really got the songs to compete with their back catalogue.
The Lions - This generation: Reggae seems to be enjoying a bit of renaissance at the moment, and this excellent album won't harm it's renewed popularity. Towards the easier listening end of the spectrum, naturally enough i suppose for a group based in LA.
Almost from the get go this season, he has been a shadow of what we know he can be. He has become loathe to ever try and take his man on, when that was what his game was all about. There are rumours that he had been playing with an injury or had an injury that has effected his performance. Whatever the reason, he can't really carry that form into a new season, especially with a new manager to impress. The coming season will be a big one for a few players, but none more so that our number seven.
Ashley Young - He had flattered to deceive with his blistering start to last season, but was one of a host of players to be afflicted with injury problems for the rest of the season. So whilst i wouldn't say his first season was a failure, he didn't really shake the perception that whilst he was a decent squad man, you wouldn't be seeing him too often for the really big games.
His second season wasn't too different really, he had the odd decent game, but had too many games where he just couldn't get into the game. By the end of the season he was generally a leading candidate for first to replaced, when he did actually start a game, never really a good sign with Fergie as manager. From what I've seen and read, the fact that he doesn't shirk the defensive side of things will probably mean Moyes will give him a chance. He needs to up his game considerably though if he is to remain at United into next season.
Nani - What's to be said about this guy, for all the unbelievably dire performance we get from him, he is still capable of putting in performance in like the one he gave against Real Madrid before being unluckily sent off. The talent is there, but something is missing.
You would imagine he will leave this summer, but who knows, Moyes could see him as a challenge, can he get the consistently good form out of him, that seems to have eluded Fergie and his coaching staff. Let's face it a consistent Nani is definitely worth keeping, it's just that the inconsistent Nani is what we see far more often. If he does leave, he will be one player i will try to keep an eye out for, not really something that i normally do.
Music
Alvin Lee - On the road to freedom: I have never really heard much of Lee or Ten years after surprisingly enough as i've always thought i would probably like them. Listening to this early solo album, i was right. Blues/country rock, it's middle of the road i suppose, but it's a sound that i love.
Billy Bragg - Tooth and nail: The latest Bragg album is a bit of a humdinger, more acoustic than electric, the songwritings pretty consistent.
Bob Dylan - Tempest: i can't remember which critic argued that his the reviews for Dylan's last two or three albums have been a touch over the top and whilst they have been pretty good, they're nowhere near his classic periods. There isn't much more to be said really, this is a decent album with a handful of really good songs interspersed with a couple that outstay there welcome a touch for me.
Brandt Brauer Frick - Miami: I enjoyed this from the German techno group, minimalist at times, electro/pop at others, it's a definite grower.
.Jackie Deshannon - Keep me in mind - The completeimperial liberty singles 1964-1967: I enjoyed this from the influential pioneering female singerof the early 60's, the originals are good and the covers work reasonably well. I didn't know she had been a partner of Jimmy Page both musically and personally for a short while.
Suede - Bloodsports: I wasn't that enamoured with this return when i first heard it, especially since i had heard good things about it. It's since grown on me, it's a cut above what passes for a lot of UK indie nowadays, but it's not really got the songs to compete with their back catalogue.
The Lions - This generation: Reggae seems to be enjoying a bit of renaissance at the moment, and this excellent album won't harm it's renewed popularity. Towards the easier listening end of the spectrum, naturally enough i suppose for a group based in LA.
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