The legendary Red Devils coach: The road to success

Chapter 197 Except for not scoring a goal, he was close to perfect!

"It's not that failure is unacceptable, but the greatest value of failure is that it can help the team bounce back and win."

--Inscription

The Red Devils returned to the English league after failing in the European war and under various pressures.

The English media loved to kick someone when they were down, and immediately launched a crazy attack on the team, but Ferguson ignored it.

Ferguson understood that there was no need to argue with these mad dogs in the media, and the team unwilling to lose would respond on the court.

In the interval of preparing for the league, Ferguson began to make a preliminary analysis of the various positions in the team. He found that since the beginning of the season, the contrast between veterans and newcomers was very obvious, especially Robson and Giggs.

The old captain has actually performed very well this season. He has performed brilliantly in the first few games of the season. In addition to scoring goals, he also organized the offense. Many times, he started the first pass in the middle of Manchester United's offense. But despite this, the legendary captain's health is too low and he can't maintain his form for too long. After all, his age is there. At over 30 years old, it is indeed difficult for him to easily cope with Manchester United's high-intensity pressure and fast-paced play. In addition, his position is special. He has always been the opponent's key attack and breakthrough area in the game, which makes it even more difficult for him to continue.

Robson's form gradually deteriorated after playing in many games in a row, and finally there was a serious problem in the match against Atletico Madrid. He was directly beaten by the opponent in the middle of the midfield, which became the most critical reason for the 3-goal defeat and the elimination of the Cup Winners' Cup.

Compared with the veterans, the most surprising player in the Red Devils lineup is the rookie Ryan Giggs. The little guy made his debut last season, became a starter this season, and then became invincible on all fronts. It took Giggs only a few months to complete the promotion. Even Giggs himself did not expect that it would be so easy to play as a starter for the Red Devils, and his performance in the Red Devils was so relaxed and comfortable. He was so confident and outstanding that the fans fell in love with him from the beginning, and Ferguson also trusted him very much and gave him a starting position. Giggs ran happily on the left wing of the court, swam gracefully, and flew proudly. He was everywhere and made the opponent's defenders unable to catch him, just like an assassin killer full of vitality and aura.

Back in England, the Red Devils challenged Manchester City away in the 15th round of the league. Manchester United lacked luck in this game. The team had always been in the lead. In the second half, they forced the opponent to retreat to the penalty area. However, no matter how many chances they created, the team's attackers could not score. McClair missed two shots from penalty kicks, Hughes missed a header that was almost empty, Giggs also missed a good chance to break into the dead spot, and Kanchelskis' consecutive passes were not converted into points by his teammates...

At the end of the game, the Red Devils could only get one point with a 0-0 draw.

After the derby, the Red Devils went to the European Super Cup as European Champions to challenge Red Star Belgrade from Yugoslavia. At Old Trafford, the Red Devils defeated Red Star, the European Cup winners whose form fluctuated greatly that season, with a goal scored by McClair, and won the Super Cup.

The key to the Red Devils' victory in this game was a free kick from the left. After the ball was cleared by the opponent in the penalty area, Weber controlled the ball outside the penalty area and rushed into the penalty area. In the chaos, he shot a cold shot with an arc straight into the dead corner. This almost impossible shot was still saved by the Red Star goalkeeper, but the ball he saved fell to McClair's feet in the small penalty area. McClair, who had been very accustomed to the role of "picking up leaks" during this period, said thank you and kicked the ball directly into the empty goal!

Back in England, Manchester United played against West Ham United at home in the 16th round of English League One.

West Ham United hated the Red Devils, especially Ince, but emotions could not affect the final strength comparison. The gap between West Ham United and the Red Devils was too big. The Red Devils played an active offensive after the opening of this game. McClair returned to the midfield to receive the ball and turned around, then dribbled directly into the opponent's hinterland, and pushed into the penalty area to cross the ball. West Ham United did not expect that this guy could dribble past the opponent and cross the ball like a winger. As a result, he passed a wonderful assist to McClair without being marked, and Giggs at the back point shot the ball into the dead corner!

Giggs, who scored a goal, was still not satisfied, and then started a butterfly-like performance in the penalty area, finally attracting the opponent's defenders to scramble for the ball and making a deft pass with his heel. Robson got in time and easily scored on the goal line.

And just like that, the Red Devils won easily 2-0.

The media once again focused on Manchester United's wing tactics and praised Ferguson for bringing the long-lost passion to English football.

On November 11th, the Red Devils challenged Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Although Crystal Palace scored a goal, the Red Devils' wing attack tactics played a powerful role in this game, causing the opponent's defense to fall apart and be impossible to defend. First, Giggs ran out of space on the left front court, received a 70-yard long pass from Schmeichel and directly advanced to the edge of the penalty area, and then a powerful volley almost hit the dead corner. The opponent's goalkeeper made a desperate save and hit the crossbar. Red Devils midfielder Webber easily scored on the goal line. Then in the second half, Giggs dribbled the ball to the penalty area line from the left and made a precise cross to find McClair. The Red Devils striker chested the ball and turned and shot directly!

In the final stage of the game, Giggs initiated the game from the left. After receiving the ball, Irwin ran all the way and made a cross near the baseline without anyone marking him. Kanchelskis rushed to the back post and kicked the ball directly into the net.

3 is better than 1!

In this way, the two wingers of the Red Devils helped the team win the victory. Giggs was extremely sharp and energetic, while Kanchelskis was simple and fast, and equally sharp!

Then came the fourth round of the League Cup, with the Red Devils facing Oldham at home.

McClair continued to score goals and also contributed a wonderful assist. His long pass from the midfield found Kanchelskis who broke into the penalty area, helping the Ukrainian winger to rumble like a speeding train, pushing away the blocking defender and kicking the ball into the opponent's goal.

In the end, Manchester United defeated their opponents 2-0 and advanced easily.

Back to the 18th round of the league, the Red Devils played against Coventry. In this game, Manchester United fans spent a dreamlike and beautiful night at the home stadium, the Theatre of Dreams. Coventry was weaker, so Manchester United naturally wanted to win three points by defeating the opponent, but they were afraid that the opponent would be like the previous teams that refused to defend, so all the players returned to the backcourt to defend. Ferguson sent out Giggs and Kanchelskis as double wings, which was a routine arrangement, but unexpectedly, Giggs soon surprised everyone on the left. In the 7th minute, Giggs dribbled past the opponent's midfielder on the left and was swept down by the defender, winning a set-piece on the left. Giggs boldly asked for the right to serve this set-piece, and he used his left foot to draw a very powerful cross. This long-distance cross with an arc flew into the opponent's penalty area. The ball with a strong rotation made all the defensive players of the Coventry team not touch it and fell directly to the ground. After landing, the rolling direction of the ball was very irregular, causing chaos in the opponent's penalty area. In the chaotic battle, the Red Devils' sword-wielding guard Bruce found an opportunity, pushed the opponent's player away, and kicked the ball directly into the blind corner of the opponent's goal on the grass in front of the goal. 1-0, the Red Devils opened the door to victory.

In the 17th minute, Webber, the Red Devils midfielder who replaced Robson in the starting lineup, inserted himself from the middle and received a through ball from Ings in the middle of the midfield. This pass from behind his teammate was very imaginative and the opportunity was created just right. When Webber dribbled into the penalty area, the two central defenders of the opponent were still marking the two forwards of Manchester United and completely missed him. Webber dribbled into the penalty area and had a single shot. Facing the opponent's goalkeeper, he simply dribbled the ball and easily scored the goal, successfully expanding the score.

Manchester United leads 2-0!

Then in the 36th minute, Manchester United got another corner kick. After several corner kicks before failed to create a chance to score, Giggs applied for the corner kick again and got his approval. Giggs placed the ball, muttered a few words to himself, then took a run-up and passed the ball with great force. The corner kick he sent was very sharp and had a strong rotation. Bruce, the central defender of Manchester United in the penalty area, jumped up in time and headed the ball to the upper corner of the goal with great force. The goalkeeper of Coventry barely jumped to block the ball, but he was not able to block it far, causing greater chaos in the penalty area. In the melee, the ball fell to the bottom line of the small penalty area. After Bruce headed the ball, he saw that the ball returned to his feet, so he immediately passed the ball from the bottom line to the front of the goal. Bruce chose a low pass, passing the goalkeeper sitting on the ground and the dense crowd in the penalty area, and came to the front of the goal. Manchester United's "sucking king" McClair seemed a little disgusted and swept the ball directly into the net!

Manchester United leads 3-0!

In the second half, the Red Devils continued to attack the opponent. Coventry had no intention of fighting again, and even the defense was a bit casual. Giggs continued to show his strength. In the 72nd minute, he received a wonderful pass from his teammate on the left and then went back into the penalty area. The Coventry defender did not notice his position at all. Giggs dribbled the ball down to the penalty area near the bottom line, attracting the opponent's defender to come to block and made a clever short pass. This half-high ball was very suitable. Manchester United striker Mark Hughes leaned over to meet the ball, and the ball flew into the opponent's net again!

Manchester United 4-0!

In the end, Coventry City was dejected and swallowed 4 goose eggs, while Manchester United won a big victory that made the fans smile!

The most watched player in this game was Giggs. Although he didn't score a goal, it didn't affect his brilliance at all. All the fans, all the players, and even all the media were amazed at the emergence of this new star. Giggs was like a flying magic wing, shining with incomparable brilliance on the left side of the Red Devils.

"This game belonged to Giggs alone. His performance was brilliant, even brilliant. He broke the opponent's entire defense by himself."

The Manchester Evening News also praised Giggs: "This young player is full of wisdom and calmness. He constantly creates opportunities on the left and can score goals through free kicks and corner kicks. No matter what stage the game is at, Giggs is still full of desire for attack and goals. He is undoubtedly the MVP of this game and the biggest key to Manchester United's big victory."

Ferguson also talked about Giggs in an interview. "He is the most talented teenager I have ever seen. In this game, except for one less goal, Giggs can be said to be close to perfect. But this is not the end. He is still improving and growing. Ryan will definitely have a better performance. I firmly believe in this, so let us wait and see."

In this way, Manchester United won another series of consecutive victories and the team's morale was boosted again.

Ferguson now needs to look forward to the games in December, because from then on the team will have a more intensive schedule, especially during the Christmas and New Year period, when the density of playing two games a week is terrifying, and it is also a test that all giants aiming to win the championship must go through.

Not only that, the Red Devils are in good momentum now. If they can maintain their form in the devilish schedule and seize the opportunity to continue to win a series of games, they will expand their points advantage and have a better chance of winning the league title.