Archive for May 7th, 2008

brown0708Top premiership scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo has had an amazing season for Manchester United, which has recently been acknowledged by the Portugal winger receiving both of English football’s most prestigious individual awards for the second successive year The Football writers award followed closely after the PFA player of the year in the second year that Ronaldo has won an individual clean sweep of the major UK football end of season awards.

“Without a shadow of a doubt he’s the best player in the world at the moment,” declared the United right back Wes Brown. “He’s taken his game to a different level and I’m sure he’ll get more goals this season. I’m just glad he’s on our side. “Even for his team-mates, it’s exciting to watch him when he gets on the ball because you know there’s a chance something’s going to happen, whether it’s him setting up a goal or scoring one. He’s capable of producing something out of nothing.”

Brown, who has recently signed a new Old Trafford contract to end speculation of him leaving in the summer then reminded us that United also boast one of their best ever defences, which he has become a regular feature in, as a result of the long term injury to the now fit Gary Neville.

“The back-line this year is one of the most solid defences I’ve been part of. As a back five we’ve played a lot of games together and when you do that you form an understanding, not just between yourselves, but with the midfield lads as well.

“Individually we’ve done well, and as a group we’ve helped each other and that’s shown in our results.

“I’ve had great times here in terms of winning trophies and playing in big games, but I’ve also had bad times with injuries,” he added.  “I’ve been lucky enough to win a lot of medals and hopefully that will continue this season and beyond.

“The 1998/99 season seems like such a long time ago, too. It was my first main season in the first team and it was amazing to be a part of such an achievement.

“If we could achieve something like that again during my time here, it would just be unbelievable.”

This season Brown has become the most used United player throughout the season, somewhat of a surprise when compared to previous seasons when he has been used somewhat sparingly.

“For me, this season, it’s been amazing to be playing,” the England defender continued.

“I’ve not been injured and I’ve been getting games under my belt and getting used to playing week in, week out. It has been great to play so many matches and I think I’ve done okay.

“It was only really because Gary got injured that I’ve been a regular this season, but playing every game helps you improve and gives you more confidence - I’ve definitely discovered that this season.”

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