Evra - We must put teams to the sword, leave the pitch crimson with their blood!

Nick 0208 Ldn · 17th December 2009, 02:43

By Tony Little
17th December 2009

PATRICE EVRA is unhappy that Manchester United did not inflict even MORE damage on Wolves on Tuesday night.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has faced huge criticism after making 10 changes at Old Trafford to the side that beat Spurs 1-0 on Saturday.

They duly lost 3-0 and the Premier League may yet decide McCarthy's competitive integrity was brought into question.

But United full-back Evra, 28, said: "I was not happy to only score three goals.

"The goal difference is important and, in a game like that, we should have won by five or six."

Alex Ferguson's side have hit 37 league goals so far. Although three behind Chelsea and Arsenal, it is over halfway to last year's tally of 68.

Fergie admitted: "Our scoring rate last season was good enough but it hardly blew anyone out of the water.

"A few weeks ago I asked the players to be more decisive with their chances. It seems they took my plea on board."

Evra wanted six | The Sun |Sport|Football

Okay Paddy didn't quite say that but he's a passionate lad and it the spirit is the similar.

askabob · 17th December 2009, 03:21

Last season we got away with it because we were a few points above the rest of the pack, but if we were tied on points going into the last game of the season as in 07/08, we could have lost the title because Liverpool had a better GD than us. It does irritate me sometimes when we take the foot off the pedal towards the end of a game we are cruising 2-0 or 3-0 because if we put that a little bit more effort in, we could score another goal or two against a tired defense which could become very important towards the end of the season.

Nick 0208 Ldn · 17th December 2009, 03:32

Too true, the last time i remember us properly thrashing a side in the league and giving them no quarter was that second half against Newcastle at OT a couple of seasons back. In the past we'd seinze an advantage and just keep scoring, no pity.

And we've been spurning chances for a good while now, in the past players like Ruud and Ole would have put them away in their sleep. Admittedly we have Owen now who is closer to that albeit no longer in his prime, but i don't see him getting an extended run any time soon under ideal conditions.

Sir A1ex · 17th December 2009, 12:08

Oh. I was hoping he'd really said that.

Any other player, it wouldn't have crossed my mind that it could be true!

Pogue Mahone · 17th December 2009, 12:21

Quote:

A few weeks ago I asked the players to be more decisive with their chances

By far the most interesting character in our squad. Gotta love him really.

Can you imagine him taking the striker/wingers to one side, one at a time, "listen mate, I need to have a word with you about your finishing..."

quethenoo · 17th December 2009, 12:25

Good stuff paddy, evra captain material? But yeah we really dont seem to have a ruthless streak at the moment, hard to pin down whether thats a collective or personnel issue.

Average Joe · 17th December 2009, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

By far the most interesting character in our squad. Gotta love him really.

Can you imagine him taking the striker/wingers to one side, one at a time, "listen mate, I need to have a word with you about your finishing..."

i think that quote was related to fergie and not evra... but still a funny thought

Decotron · 17th December 2009, 12:30

I think we'll easily match and surpass our goal tally from last season. Id love to see the team rip into the opposition, hit them early and hit them hard. Its was a hallmark of the 2006/2007 season.

Interval Level · 17th December 2009, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

By far the most interesting character in our squad. Gotta love him really.

Can you imagine him taking the striker/wingers to one side, one at a time, "listen mate, I need to have a word with you about your finishing..."

Fergie asked the players that. Not Evra

Quote:

Fergie admitted: "Our scoring rate last season was good enough but it hardly blew anyone out of the water.

"A few weeks ago I asked the players to be more decisive with their chances. It seems they took my plea on board."

Pogue Mahone · 17th December 2009, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Joe

i think that quote was related to fergie and not evra... but still a funny thought

Oh aye, good point. Note to self, don't post if you've only skim-read the article!

Still, it's the kind of thing you could imagine Evra doing, the crazy wee mentalist.

Sir A1ex · 17th December 2009, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Still, it's the kind of thing you could imagine Evra doing, the crazy wee mentalist.

I bet he did do it anyway.

Count Duckula · 17th December 2009, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Oh aye, good point. Note to self, don't post if you've only skim-read the article!

Still, it's the kind of thing you could imagine Evra doing, the crazy wee mentalist.

To be honest, when I saw the title I thought that there was a genuine chance it was a real Evra quote!

Rahul · 17th December 2009, 12:57

Quite easily United's player of the season so far. I've never seen a more consistent performer than Pat.

Delivers every single time.

Decotron · 17th December 2009, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahul

Quite easily United's player of the season so far. I've never seen a more consistent performer than Pat.
Delivers every single time.

Denis Irwin

Sir A1ex · 17th December 2009, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decotron

Denis Irwin

As consistent? Yes.

As good? Afraid not Denis, great as you were.

As mental? Sorry Denis.

Wembley Red · 17th December 2009, 13:19

Evra is one of those players you would love to play with. Knows whats needed from him, and his teammates all the time.

KingEric7 · 17th December 2009, 13:25

He could've had about 4 assists in the first half against Wolves. It was another absolutely ridiculous performance.

kouroux · 17th December 2009, 14:26

Well he contribute to it by shooting more and more accurately

Decotron · 17th December 2009, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1Dan

As consistent? Yes.

As good? Afraid not Denis, great as you were.

As mental? Sorry Denis.

I think Irwin whilst not as attacking as Evra contrbuted alot more with assists and goals. He could also cross a ball better was a far more natural defender
than Evra. The fact he could also play either full back position easily makes Irwin the superior player imo.

I agree with ya on the being mental bit!

Maroon Lucifer · 17th December 2009, 16:53

Our record league win is from 1892. Time for an update I think

Epic · 17th December 2009, 17:08

I've been waiting for a 7-0 for a couple of season now. The 7-1 mauling of Roma is starting to fade from my memory.

17th December 2009, 02:43	#1 (permalink)
Nick 0208 Ldn News 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In the spirit of Jane Lane. Posts: 12,068	Evra - We must put teams to the sword, leave the pitch crimson with their blood! By Tony Little 17th December 2009 PATRICE EVRA is unhappy that Manchester United did not inflict even MORE damage on Wolves on Tuesday night. Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has faced huge criticism after making 10 changes at Old Trafford to the side that beat Spurs 1-0 on Saturday. They duly lost 3-0 and the Premier League may yet decide McCarthy's competitive integrity was brought into question. But United full-back Evra, 28, said: "I was not happy to only score three goals. "The goal difference is important and, in a game like that, we should have won by five or six." Alex Ferguson's side have hit 37 league goals so far. Although three behind Chelsea and Arsenal, it is over halfway to last year's tally of 68. Fergie admitted: "Our scoring rate last season was good enough but it hardly blew anyone out of the water. "A few weeks ago I asked the players to be more decisive with their chances. It seems they took my plea on board." Evra wanted six \| The Sun \|Sport\|Football Okay Paddy didn't quite say that but he's a passionate lad and it the spirit is the similar.

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17th December 2009, 03:21	#2 (permalink)
askabob Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,148	Last season we got away with it because we were a few points above the rest of the pack, but if we were tied on points going into the last game of the season as in 07/08, we could have lost the title because Liverpool had a better GD than us. It does irritate me sometimes when we take the foot off the pedal towards the end of a game we are cruising 2-0 or 3-0 because if we put that a little bit more effort in, we could score another goal or two against a tired defense which could become very important towards the end of the season.

17th December 2009, 03:32	#3 (permalink)
Nick 0208 Ldn News 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In the spirit of Jane Lane. Posts: 12,068	Too true, the last time i remember us properly thrashing a side in the league and giving them no quarter was that second half against Newcastle at OT a couple of seasons back. In the past we'd seinze an advantage and just keep scoring, no pity. And we've been spurning chances for a good while now, in the past players like Ruud and Ole would have put them away in their sleep. Admittedly we have Owen now who is closer to that albeit no longer in his prime, but i don't see him getting an extended run any time soon under ideal conditions.

17th December 2009, 12:08	#4 (permalink)
Sir A1ex First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 19,596	Oh. I was hoping he'd really said that. Any other player, it wouldn't have crossed my mind that it could be true!

17th December 2009, 12:25	#6 (permalink)
quethenoo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Where the sun dont shine. Posts: 3,878	Good stuff paddy, evra captain material? But yeah we really dont seem to have a ruthless streak at the moment, hard to pin down whether thats a collective or personnel issue.

17th December 2009, 12:30	#8 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 19,481	I think we'll easily match and surpass our goal tally from last season. Id love to see the team rip into the opposition, hit them early and hit them hard. Its was a hallmark of the 2006/2007 season.

17th December 2009, 12:57	#13 (permalink)
Rahul First Team Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hunting The Hunter ! Posts: 12,680	Quite easily United's player of the season so far. I've never seen a more consistent performer than Pat. Delivers every single time.

17th December 2009, 13:19	#16 (permalink)
Wembley Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 00, 01, 03, 07, 08, 09...10 Posts: 4,430	Evra is one of those players you would love to play with. Knows whats needed from him, and his teammates all the time.

17th December 2009, 13:25	#17 (permalink)
KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 18,303	He could've had about 4 assists in the first half against Wolves. It was another absolutely ridiculous performance.

17th December 2009, 14:26	#18 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 23,804	Well he contribute to it by shooting more and more accurately

17th December 2009, 16:53	#20 (permalink)
Maroon Lucifer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Klaksvík, Faroe Islands Posts: 3,712	Our record league win is from 1892. Time for an update I think

17th December 2009, 17:08	#21 (permalink)
Epic First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7,538	I've been waiting for a 7-0 for a couple of season now. The 7-1 mauling of Roma is starting to fade from my memory.