Forge Time: ManU never lost, sometimes Time Would Run Out!
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| Forge Time: Man U never lost, sometimes Time Would Run Out! |
There are two types of coaches in football. One group is in the long run, whose stability is more important than its success, the other is in the short term, those who move away with success or are fired for failure. But the success, the long career, the power, the self-defeating - Sir Alex Ferguson was a wonderful Michelle. Only football fans know that. But Ferguson's influence in the English league is so great that his name is directly associated with much of the league. Just like the extra (or excessive) time associated with the scheduled 90 minutes is also known as 'Forgive Time'. Today's article will focus on its evolution, controversy and the current Manchester United club.
Sir Alex arguing with the referee; Image Source: The Sun.
How did Fergie Time come about?
1991-92 season. Manchester United are playing Sheffield United. Away match. The game is in parity. Manchester United's league fortunes are still hanging in the balance. Towards the end of the season. Alex Ferguson kept showing the referee the clock again and again before the match went to extra time, which was an indirect pressure to extend the time. 7 minutes were added which the opposing coach was dissatisfied with. Manchester United won in 90 + 6 minutes thanks to a goal from Steve Bruce, while the second team in the league lost points. Manchester United won the league for the first time in 26 years after the start of the EPL. But after that match, the English media named that time 'Fergie Time'. From then on, this scandal of Manchester United started.
Fergie himself said it was just his little move !; Image Source: South China Morning Source
It was said that Manchester United got more time than the rest of the league after 90 minutes. Normally when your team is 2-1 ahead, your team is just three minutes away from victory, or you are intoxicated with the demonic joy of snatching two points from your team's famous Manchester United in a 0-0 draw, if the referee gives two more minutes, and that If your team scores a goal in time and pulls the veil on your dream, then who will not be unhappy! On top of that, tradition and continued success made Manchester United England's 'Team to Beat'. As a result, criticism of Fergie Time continues.
The rationale for criticizing in a different way
Image Source: OPTA Sports
According to figures quoted above by Opta Sports, Manchester United had more time than any other top club in England. The structure of the study was more subtle. Manchester United would have averaged 69 seconds more than they did when they were winning. But did United really get more favors? Former famous EPL referee Graham Poll has given the answer. He said
You do not have the permission required to post. But looking back, you will see that we have actually given more time to the pressure of the spectators in the stadiums of the big teams. If you spend less time at Anfield, Stamford Bridge or Old Trafford, the whole stadium will give you both together. It's actually an indirect stress.
In the above statistics, two more teams got a good amount of extra time or referee Graham Poll named three or four teams, but this time it was known as 'Fergie Time' and not 'Mourinho Time' or 'Benitez Time'. Why? It seems that the success of Manchester United's various legends seems to be the main reason for finding the answer. Let's take a look at some famous Fergie time goals.
Bayern Munich 1-2 Manchester United (Champions League Final)
The most famous win of the added time was the 1999 UCL final; Image Source: The Sun.
Bayern Munich led 1-0. Says extra time has begun. Bayern legend Franz Beckenbauer was told to come down from the VIP lounge. As his former club, he will hand over the cup to potential winner Bayern. He also started to go down. He said he went down the elevator 1-1, and came down the stairs to see Manchester United win 1-2. In fact, since then, the greatness of Fergie Time seems to have spread more. Manchester United's Champions League final win with two goals in just four minutes seems to be part of the myth of football history.
Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United (FA Cup Knockout)
It is safe to say that United are the only team in England to have won the treble. Ever-rivals Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League once they won the Champions League. United, trailing by 75 minutes, again won by two goals in a seven-minute storm, and won the domestic cup of the service.
Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa (2008-09)
This match will probably be famous as Frederico Macheda. At one time he was thought to be the new Ronaldo. Fear of losing points in front of United, trailing 2-1 at home. Chelsea are at the top of the list. Ronaldo equalized in the 7th minute of this crucial match at the end of the league race, and Macheda made his presence known by scoring a goal twenty seconds before the last whistle on the field as a substitute. Macheda is no longer a star, but Manchester United won the service league.
These matches are just a few examples. According to a Goal.com statistic, Manchester United have scored a total of 61 goals in 90 minutes after Ferguson, 72 of which have been either goal-scoring or point-scoring goals. If caught after 60 minutes, the number multiplies several times. But is it only in favor of the referees? Or a mind game with Ferguson's referee? Actually nothing. Manchester United were victorious in Fergie's time. Nowadays the meaning of the winner is taken by the number of titles. In fact, it is not correct. Ferguson often lost, but fought to the last day in the league, losing with the last point in the cups. Didn't lose before. Roy Keane, Vidic, Ferdinand, Cantana, Giggs, Scholes, disciples of that Fergie, were warriors made of other metals, with whom Ronaldo and Runira would also become players of steel-minded mentality. In fact, after 60 minutes, when the legs of many teams were numb, the work of the players who did not accept that rate of Manchester United would not be finished. The result is so much success in Fergie Time.
Fergie time when Fergie is wounded!
The 93.20 minute goal that shattered United's title dream; Image Source: Soccer Blogger
When Ferguson retired, he was 6 points ahead of the league at one point in the previous season. One thing he was sure of was that he would step down with success. Since Seba was almost on the verge of winning the league, some sources close to him confirmed that he could retire after winning the league this time. But United continue to lose points towards the end. The result is that United must win the last match and if Man City draw or lose, Manchester United will be the champions. United won the last match against Sunderland. The last game was played at the same time in the Eye City vs QPR match, where City trailed 2-1. In the end, the score was 2-2, and the Fergie Time goal gave them a 3-2 victory. Fergie's disciples at the league rate as soon as Fergie time! Maybe that's why one of the best coaches of all time retires after winning the league next time.
Some people interpret 'Fergie Time' as a description of United's greatness, while others criticize them. Even if the criticism of getting a few seconds extra is true, judging by the fact that so many goals scored in the last minute or in added time is in fact indicative of non-conformity mentality. That's why at one point one would say, "Manchester United never loses, sometimes time runs out!"
Language: English
Topic: Fergie Time, its history and impact
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