It was interesting to see the squad taken out to the far east, some reds have moaned at the lack of new faces. I'm afraid i looked and saw Rooney still at the club, I'm hoping that won't be the case come seasons start. And i saw the name of Anderson and i start to fear that he is to be given yet another season to prove that he can bring something to the party. I know it's a new manager, and the usual mantra is to wipe the slate clean and give everybody a fair crack of the whip. But i can't believe he ever looked a United midfield, whilst Everton manager and didn't think he'd have a better chance with our rotund Brazilian in it.
Moans aside, I'm looking forward to seeing Zaha in a red shirt and to see how the three young lads, Michael Keane, Lingard and Januzaj go on. I think all three of them have a chance, in fact I'm as certain as you can be that Keane and Januzaj will be first team players at some stage in the near future. It's a pity for Larnell Cole that he was away with England under 20's because i would have liked to have seen him travel. I though Will Keane might have travelled, i can only assume he is going to be introduced gently back into the playing side after his lengthy lay off with that bad knee injury.
As for the trip, welcome, David Moyes, to the crazy pre-season world of Manchester United. If our squad are anywhere near 100% for those vital first few games after globe trotting for the Yankee dollar, I'm a Dutchman.
Music
Deerhunter - Monomania: One of my favourite indie groups of the last few years, they have come up with another cracking piece of alternative rock. Groups like Deerhunter, Deerhoof and others haven't forgotten the alternative element of indie, yet still deliver memorable songs and albums.
James Blake - Overgrown: He seems to be a bit of a marmite artist, you either like him or hate him, his vocals seems to put a lot of people off. I'm in the pro camp, though i have to admit once I've finished listening to his latest album i don't generally go back to them very often. This carries on from his debut, no great changes to my ears.
Lady - Lady: Another belting slice of soul from this trans Atlantic duo, there have been some cracking neo soul albums over the last couple of years, and you can add this that list, chocca full of catchy tunes backed by an excellent backing band.
Savages- Silence yourself: This all female UK indie bands debut was pretty heavily hyped when it came out, and it didn't take me too many listens to agree with the hype for once. Very post-punk, bass led, it's got the tracks to back up the hype.
The 24 carat black - Ghetto: Misfortune's wealth: A bit of a lost classic, a tremendous album of early 70's funk/soul with the emphasis on the former. The groove builds as the album gets into its stride, excellent.
The Knife - Shaking the habitual: I haven't heard this Swedish electronic act before, this had very good reviews, and it it's well worth a listen. It's on the experimental side of the genre, it overstays its welcome a touch by the end, but there's a lot to recommend it.
Vampire weekend - Modern vampires of the city: The New York based indie/world music crossover's third album carries on a run of excellent albums. Another US indie band that don't forget the alternative element, yet bring out albums full of great tunes.
Moans aside, I'm looking forward to seeing Zaha in a red shirt and to see how the three young lads, Michael Keane, Lingard and Januzaj go on. I think all three of them have a chance, in fact I'm as certain as you can be that Keane and Januzaj will be first team players at some stage in the near future. It's a pity for Larnell Cole that he was away with England under 20's because i would have liked to have seen him travel. I though Will Keane might have travelled, i can only assume he is going to be introduced gently back into the playing side after his lengthy lay off with that bad knee injury.
As for the trip, welcome, David Moyes, to the crazy pre-season world of Manchester United. If our squad are anywhere near 100% for those vital first few games after globe trotting for the Yankee dollar, I'm a Dutchman.
Music
Deerhunter - Monomania: One of my favourite indie groups of the last few years, they have come up with another cracking piece of alternative rock. Groups like Deerhunter, Deerhoof and others haven't forgotten the alternative element of indie, yet still deliver memorable songs and albums.
James Blake - Overgrown: He seems to be a bit of a marmite artist, you either like him or hate him, his vocals seems to put a lot of people off. I'm in the pro camp, though i have to admit once I've finished listening to his latest album i don't generally go back to them very often. This carries on from his debut, no great changes to my ears.
Lady - Lady: Another belting slice of soul from this trans Atlantic duo, there have been some cracking neo soul albums over the last couple of years, and you can add this that list, chocca full of catchy tunes backed by an excellent backing band.
Savages- Silence yourself: This all female UK indie bands debut was pretty heavily hyped when it came out, and it didn't take me too many listens to agree with the hype for once. Very post-punk, bass led, it's got the tracks to back up the hype.
The 24 carat black - Ghetto: Misfortune's wealth: A bit of a lost classic, a tremendous album of early 70's funk/soul with the emphasis on the former. The groove builds as the album gets into its stride, excellent.
The Knife - Shaking the habitual: I haven't heard this Swedish electronic act before, this had very good reviews, and it it's well worth a listen. It's on the experimental side of the genre, it overstays its welcome a touch by the end, but there's a lot to recommend it.
Vampire weekend - Modern vampires of the city: The New York based indie/world music crossover's third album carries on a run of excellent albums. Another US indie band that don't forget the alternative element, yet bring out albums full of great tunes.
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