There's No Worst in Team

The talk about United this season has been largely negative. "The worst United team of the century" was one quote I think I read at some point. Sure their season has been marked by periods of mediocrity. Are they really "the worst" thought, I doubt that.



Most fans of any time would regard a domestic league title, champions league final, and FA cup semi as a successful campaign. Yet still it brings the doubts and criticisms of commentators, haters, and supporters; at times almost pushing that United (and football) should be shameful that this team has done so well. Conversely in my opinion good teamwork and management is nothing to be ashamed about.

It seems that what these detractors are looking for in football success are stars and drama, two things United has stayed away from this season. Sure Fergie and Rooney have gotten flak for choice vocabulary, but when compared with the Real drama and Barca hype United may be seen as boring. Rooney has had a more supportive (yet still potent) role, Berbatov quitely shared top honors for goals in the Premier League, and the even the leagues MVP a United defender seems a football let down. The largest bit of excitement (or smallest depending on the context) has come from a mexican striker, although even this seems double edged as in the media it seems his nationality somehow has taken away from his football success.

Overall isn't this what the game is about? Playing as team, using all your options to consistently put out the best side each week, remaining modest despite monstrous success, and winning; these are things every team pines for. United should be heralded for this success, not diminished for not having the flashy, showy, $$$$, drama of some of its rivals. There is not worst in team success.