Well, here we are again, on the eve of the Community Shield. On the one hand we always treat it as another pre-season game, on the other it is against City so the players will likely be a bit more fired up.
Scholes testimonial was last night, was much more competitive and serious than most testimonials. Just the way he'd want it, use it like a serious warm up to the season rather than a celebration for him. But he scored a typical Scholes pile-driver to open the scoring in the 6-0 win. Was very strange watching him come off late on knowing we'd never see him on the field again (except maybe Giggsy's testimonial when he retires). The term is over-used, but Scholesy was a true legend.
Welbeck and Cleverley have both impressed in pre-season, so hopefully they can carry that into the season proper and make a real impact this year. Even Pogba came on for the last 20 minutes last night and looked fantastic in the centre midfield, although it was when we were dominating the game. He may get a few more chances in the Carling Cup and maybe off the bench occasionally, hopefully he can take the opportunities and start pushing for a spot next season.
Will be interesting to see if this Sneijder deal does happen. So much talk and you've got to think something is happening, but there's a long way to go. We obviously do need something different in midfield, but I must admit I do worry how well Sneijder would go in the two man midfield that we normally play.
