Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

He's been class ever since he finally got a run of games on the trot. Which is exactly what most (sensible) posters have been saying all season. Give the lad a chance and judge him after a decent spell in the team. He's been class at right-back and in midfield (remember Roma?) but has played more games as full-back because that's where he's needed most.

Why not just admit you were a bit premature in writing him off?

The cheap-shots about his price-tag and (strangely effective) habit of taking the ball towards the touch-line, with his first touch, are unnecessary.

Originally Posted by Sam#1

I've been one of Hargreaves' biggest critics this season, and I stand by what I have said about him so far, and I still don't think he's the missing piece of the jigsaw in midfield. However, today I was really impressed, not just with his performance, but mainly his passion. First of all, for a midfielder, playing at right back, I thought he did a splendid job. No, I don't see him as a long term solution at right back, and he was by no means perfect, but he did well today, in very difficult circumstances.

But what impressed me most was his attitude and passion. Sure, some people will say he, and Rio, were out of order blah blah blah, but, for me, it showed the hunger and desire he has to win. He's a player that will give his all and more to the cause, and isn't just at United to pick up his wages, but to win trophies for the club. That passion, grit, and determination is something I love to see in a United player, and hopefully, if he can add consistently good performances to that attitude, he will go on to be a success.

Anyway, before I start rambling to much, I just want to say, well done Owen, you showed real fight today, and hopefully there is a lot more to come.