Harsh, thought he did well up top alone.
No chance of him playing Sunday though.
Dimitar Berbatov | 2010/11 Performances
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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No chance of him playing Sunday though.
He did. How anyone can (or feels the need to try to) single out our "worst" player after that performance is beyond me.
I think he fought tonight, he closed down defenders, helped us to press without the ball and really helped in defending set pieces too. I was pleased with this contribution.
I dont think he was that bad. But I gave my honest assesment. His assist for Anderson made a half decent performance into quite a good one
Good post
We won 4-1 and you're picking our worst player? Even if you want to indulge in that kind of miserable thinking I suggest you have a look at our centre backs tonight.
He did the same against Wigan - unselfishly squaring it for a tap-in instead of trying to boost his figures. Played quite well tonight in probably the most awkward role for a United player.
He played that ball across to give Anderson his second goal. A good move because it was the best option. That's why I like Berbatov, he's the one striker that will nearly always pass to ensure a goal rather than taking the shot himself and risking a miss. Class player.
Rooney too in all fairness.
Hasn't let us down playing on his own up top at all this season.
I'd argue for the City match in particular but tonight he did a decent job, a few nice touches, kept moving and a nice break and lay-off to Anderson for the fourth, pleasing to see. I thought he would have benefitted more with a partner as he kept having to go wide, but he held it up well and tried to go for the cross under difficult circumstances.
He looked in high spirits with the rest of the players at the end too, big smile on his dial.
No, I'm afraid not. He quite often takes shots when there are better options.
Nar, Rooney is very unselfish.
I don't think Rooney is particularly selfish, perhaps last year he was especially goal hungry but in general he will play the odds.
I am actually of the (admittedly minority) opinion he did alright against city, in the sense of his movement was good and he was very involved for most of it. Had he scored I think it would have been labelled a very good performance. However, he didn't, missed one shocker in particular, and he faded second half before being brought off, so I can accept the criticism of his performance.
I would agree with Scoreboard that he tends to do better with a strike partner, though also with Pogue that his efforts up front on his own get are unfairly lambasted as a whole. Though I would include Bursa away as a poor performance.
Besides Bursa and the FA Cup semi, I recall Everton (a), city (a), Fulham (h), Valencia (a) and Marseille (a) where he was the 1 in a 4-5-1 this season, and he was brilliant against Everton, good against Fulham, good against city, decent against Valencia and alright against Marseille.
Against Brum away we played a 4-3-3 with Rooney wide and Berba up top iirc, and he was excellent.
I would agree with Scoreboard that he tends to do better with a strike partner, though also with Pogue that his efforts up front on his own get are unfairly lambasted as a whole. Though I would include Bursa away as a poor performance.
Besides Bursa and the FA Cup semi, I recall Everton (a), city (a), Fulham (h), Valencia (a) and Marseille (a) where he was the 1 in a 4-5-1 this season, and he was brilliant against Everton, good against Fulham, good against city, decent against Valencia and alright against Marseille.
Against Brum away we played a 4-3-3 with Rooney wide and Berba up top iirc, and he was excellent.
City, FA Cup Semi Final.
Bottled it big time.
His pass to Ando was very composed and unselfish tonight.
My only gripe for tonight was that one ball he should squared across earlier but other then that, he was average. I don't mean average in a bad way, but in the very sense of the word. Nothing fantastic, nothing bad.
Nice to see the Cruyff turn getting an outing tonight.
Ando gets two, yet poor Berba can't break this European drought. Not scored in 20 matches now...
But glad he had a decent game, and we won, a poor performance, and it really would have been a bummer, what with him hardly getting a chance to start the last couple of months.
But glad he had a decent game, and we won, a poor performance, and it really would have been a bummer, what with him hardly getting a chance to start the last couple of months.
Static ?
I thought it was one of the games where he actually tried to dribble, try to create and ran a lot more...
Its his style that doesn't suit the alone striker, he just doesn't have the off the ball movement that works and also he's negative body language doesnt' help.
That moment where he was trying dribbles in the box was great, not to mention the first Ando goal, instead of getting up and running to the ball, he let Ando shoot of all people.
I'd say he had a decent performance last night, not the stunning 5 goals Vs Blackburn one but he was effective.
Hope he starts versus Blackpool and cements that Golden Boot like he said in the interview today 
Not a bad front three to have really is it?
Not a bad front three to have really is it?
After Ruud and Tevez acting the gimp when they should be celebrating it was a nice change to see Berbatov accept his current role with good grace and look so happy about being part of this team (emphasis on team)
I can't help feeling we might suffer for his lack of match sharpness if we get an injury or need to chase a goal in the CL Final. He'll go into the game with next-to-no confidence even if he puts Blackpool to the sword.
Both him and Owen should play against Blackpool. We need some fresh legs on the pitch and then we can rest the tired ones.
Indeed. I think that attitude will earn him a new deal.
fair play to berba.
mind you, as chris rock said..a man is as faithful as his options. Those two had options to be main strikers in teams that were challenging for honours.
Great attitude, no surprise. It shows in his style of play
Refreshing and relieving in equal measure. Hard to believe that some twist this willingness to be part of the squad as him lacking ambition and something he deserves criticism for...
He's leading the top scoring charts in the league, has just won a league medal and could win a CL medal to go along with it - I think most would 'settle' for that!
Worth pointing out that in the first two minutes of this vid, Berba is featured heavily in it.
It might be asking a bit much, but hopefully todays game will put a little bit of perspective on the same fixture last season. Even with Rooney and Hernandez up front Blackburn can be a very difficult side to break down at Ewood.
Berba is a confident player and at the moment he's our third choice. He need games to play to his ability. Maybe being a sub is not the best thing for him.
I'm not sure he will be rewarded with a new contract even if I agree his attitude is much better now. Future will tell.....
If the fact that Chelsea got the exact same result as us at around the same time us, last season, couldn't give any perspective I doubt today's game will!
Personally I can't see how he wont get a new contract. He has kept his confidence up despite losing his place to Chicharito whilst being our top scorer. Yet he hasn't complained nor sulked.
It is asking too much.
Fantastic attitude and a hugely valuable member of the squad.
Tevez went to City.
Great pic, made me smile!!Hope he starts versus Blackpool and cements that Golden Boot like he said in the interview today
Not a bad front three to have really is it?
Agree with all posters, his attitude seems fantastic at the moment, seems to revel in the team's successes and can easily understand the nature of football as a squad game (take note Carlos). He'll get his chances next season as well, exciting times ahead!
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