Watching the 1996 semi-final FA Cup Classic match today, between Manchester United vs Chelsea, ending up with 2-1 win over Chelsea reminds me how Sir Alex Ferguson picked up his players from the start of his carrier until now. Hmmm...I should define it "same". The descendant from goalkeeper to striker basically they have the same style of play. Let's go one by one.
Already a legend
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| Peter Schmeichel |
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| Edwin Van Der Sar |
These are the greatest goalkeeper Man Utd ever had. The legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel was the hero during his time. Yet, to follow his footstep Van Der Sar which retire from professional football these year. Plus. they share a lot in commons :- tall, agility, good response and strong hands. Besides, both denied many tries from opponents and win many trophies with united. :)
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| Gary Neville |
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| Rafael Da Silva |
Gary told the media that Rafael will succeed him after his retirement. Both play in the right back defense, these young boy already showed that his capability to replace Gary Neville. Small in size but brave. Running pass the midfielder crossing the ball, sometimes get rough and make silly mistake. Still, both are great player.
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| Michael Carrick |
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| Nicky Butt |
Both play in defensive midfielder. But do you think they have similarities? I could be wrong but in my point of view, both players are so calm on the field. Even in pressure, they still can hold and delivered the ball efficently. Both also are good tackler. :)
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| Paul Scholes |
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| Roy Keane |
Attacking midfielder. Sharp and precise. The feed the ball magnificently and easy for teammates to keep in their ball. Long range shooter. Good tacklers but sometimes do very rough challenge. When they angry, they tend to collect yellow card or more fortunate, get to send off. :) They both are legends.
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| David Beckham |
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| Antonio Valencia |
They both right midfielder and right leg user. They play much same. Less dribble but do much short, long passing and crossing. But Valencia still no match to Beckham. He should do more effective cross and pass. But he is fast and dangerous. He should learn how to bent with Beckham. :)
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| Eric Cantona |
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| Wayne Rooney |
They are the key player for Man Utd during their era. Super energetic. Big but fast. They are invincible. Even they are forward, they liked to play in the midfield position. They scores and they also an assist. Among the best player in the world. :)
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| Ole Gunnar Solsjaer |
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| Javier Chicharito Hernandez |
These boys are babyface assassin. They are killers. Most of the game they played, they score goals. They fast enough to run before the opponent defenders. A good finishers. :)
This is what I thought of what Sir Alex Ferguson doing. Replace the player with based on their characteristics and style of play. They are a lot of them that "equivalent" to each other. Ferguson said, "It's always a nice challenge to see young people come through," then, "That's the great beauty of football, it never stops. You win one day and the next you have to start again."
