Election Disgrace

I am currently watching the results of the General Election and to be quite honest, I am amazed and disgusted with what I am seeing. I genuinely thought that there was a palpable desire for change amongst the people of Ireland and that Fianna Fail would get their just deserts, five years in oppisition.
As I am watching the results roll in and sleazy FF politicians continually being hoisted up on cronies shoulders in a jubilance akin to a syndicate of homeless men winning the national lottery I am asking the people of Ireland, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?.
Our country is at a crossroads. We appear to be reaching the end of an era of unparalelled economic success. For the past ten years there has been more money in the country then ever before but what do we have to show for it. House prices are so inflated that the vast majority of young people cannot afford to get on the property ladder. Those who are on with 100% mortgages are facing inflation hikes, loss of value on their prized asset and also, the proposition of job losses with many multi-nationals pulling out as are wage demands are too great.
Then we have the area of planning. Land has been rezoned all over the country by councillors who care little for the good of the people, but rather line their own pockets to feed their own insatiable greed. Not only that, but the mighty Fianna Fail has absolutely failed to deliver on infastructure. Our pathetic road networks are increasingly being choked by our nations over reliance on private transport while the previous government failed to promote or embrace the concept public transport. As the issue of the environment becomes the greatest international challenge of our time, our failure to make any effort to adress these issues is a disgrace.
Then we have the issue of Government spending. Remember people, we are the tax payers. This is our money. We employ the politicians to spend it in our best interests. And what has the money been spent on? PPars, electronic voting, two luas systems that don't meet in the middle, a tunnell under Dublin that cannot take the biggest European trucks and of course, Bertie's make up. Not only that but the fact that there is no major ministry for Connaught means we are continually underfunded and neglected here in the West.
Its time we wake up and smell the coffee. Fianna Fail have gotten away with murder for the past 10 years and will continue to do so until we, the people, take a stand. Fianna Fail have a hardcore vote and they will always get them out for election day. If people genuinely want change they have to get out and vote themselves. The apathy and malaise must end here. It is imperative that a lesson is learned from today. Every vote counts and every able bodied person should excercise not only their democratic right but their democratic duty

Alot Done, More To Do

What a season. In my wildest dreams I would I would never have imagined that we would be deserved Champions. With only one new addition to the squad from the previous season, Michael Carrick, this must rate as one of Fergies greatest ever achievements.
Like many of my fellow suporters, I couldn't see where the necessary improvement would come from the squad we have to make a genuine push for the title. Fergie saw quality in the squad that we didn't and his belief has been rewarded in spades by their magnificent performances this season.We still have the FA Cup to play for so the season isn't quite over yet.
A number of players have also developed into top class performers for us also this season. Vidic has been a rock for us and his partnership with Ferdinand has been the foundation for our success. Evra and Carrick, the latter in particular, have also been immense for us and have silenced a number of their doubters. They are two players who I believe will only improve.
The real revelation for us this season though has got to be Ronaldo. His rise to prominence is reminiscent to a caterpillars blossom into a butterfly. He was infuriating last year with little end product and a frustrating need to over elaborate. This and his antics in the World Cup made him one of the most reviled characters in the Premiership but he has let his football do the talking. He has emerged to be one of the most exciting talents to come from the league in a long time and I take my hat off to him. I have been one of his harshest critics but if he can repeat or improve his form of this season, we have a lot to look forward to.
All this adulation must come with a word of warning however. We need to strengthen our squad in a number of positions. We need a dominant powerful central midfielder, we need a pacey striker who can last a season and we need a winger as a potential replacement for Giggsy, who has had his best season for us in a long time. It has been a brilliant season for us but it is imperative we don't rest on our laurels. We are very close to having a great squad. (Hargreaves isn't the man for us either but that is for another day)

Happy Days Are Here Again

It has been an absolute age and much has happened since my last post. First and foremost, United have run out deserving winners of the premiership. Having prevailed in a nervy encounter with City, Chelsea failed to win at the Emirates, as I had previously predicted, and it is now impossible for us to be caught. Justice has been done, the best team has won.
We were also anhialated by Milan in the Champions League and Fergies tactical ineptitude away from home in Europe was horribly exposed. As we had seen against Celtic, Copenhagen, Roma and to a slightly lesser extent Lille and Benfica, away from home we are far too negative and uncertain. We lack conviction, invite teams to attack us and offer little in response. Thingd need to change drastically before we can have any genuine aspirations to be European Champions again.
Having said all that it has been a brilliant season, We have achieved more then I could have dreamed of and there is still a strong possibility of a double. It is a great time to be a United fan