Berbatov: "I think I can do more" + some Owen crap

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...447980,00.html

Berbatov vows to improve

Red Devils ace looks to ease goalscoring burden left by Ronaldo

Dimitar Berbatov has vowed to improve on his first season at Manchester United and ease the fans' pain at losing Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.

The 28-year-old flattered to deceive on occasions last term and, if the Premier League champions are to successfully fill the void left by Ronaldo and Tevez, Berbatov will have to improve on last season's tally of 14 goals from 43 games.

The Bulgarian's talent is never in doubt but at times his lacklustre persona frustrated Red Devils fans in his first season at Old Trafford.

Even manager Sir Alex Ferguson seemed to lose faith in his £30million man towards the end of last season with the Scot leaving Berbatov on the bench for both UEFA Champions League semi-final clashes and the final itself.

"I think I can do better (than last season)," he told MUTV. "I think I can do more. That's why I'm happy to be here on the pre-season tour.

"It's always beneficial to start well and have a good pre-season, and I feel I'm training well at the moment.

"I'm here to score goals and I hope to score more and more for United this season."

Owen honour

Berbatov will have to vie for a place with new signing Michael Owen this season and the honour of being awarded the No.7 shirt at the Theatre of Dreams is not lost on the former Liverpool man.

"I was quite shocked when the manager asked me to wear it, but obviously very honoured," he told the club's official website.

"You only have to look at the last half a dozen players to have worn the shirt, there are some fantastic players and I'll obviously do my best to continue that tradition, score a few goals and do the shirt proud.

"I know it means a lot to the fans. That's what the manager said to me straight away. He said I'd need broad shoulders to wear it and I told him that was fine, that I could handle that responsibility."

The likes of George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Ronaldo have all worn the number for United down the years but Owen insists that will not add extra pressure to perform.

"I don't feel it will add extra pressure," he added.

"I think I'm old enough and wise enough not to let it get to me. I'm really proud to have it and hopefully I'll do well in it."

You mean he's not going to piss off in a huff 'cos he got benched and took some stick? How refreshing.

Good on him, think the full pre-season will benefit and i think we will see more from him this season. I expect him and Rooney to form an excellent partnership.

i'd be worried if he done less

Originally Posted by dodger

You mean he's not going to piss off in a huff 'cos he got benched and took some stick? How refreshing.

Never get the fans on his side like that.

aj hows your summer been? not seen your kid on here in awhile send him my regards

Originally Posted by plopborsky

aj hows your summer been? not seen your kid on here in awhile send him my regards

OKish i s'pose. Will do ploppers, he don't come on no more, think his internet access is a bit restricted in Dubai. summat like that. Will do on the regards.

Originally Posted by Ginners

i'd be worried if he done less

thought marlo was banned

Originally Posted by Part 36 Offer

thought marlo was banned

nope?

I see what he's done, i get it now......play total dogshit in your first season, do absolutely £#%&! all..........THEN BAM 2nd season he is like Pele.

I like it.



Rather Oshea upfront.

Will be shocked if he manages 20 league goals.

Still smh @ owen wearing that no.7 top.

Originally Posted by Tronics

Will be shocked if he manages 20 league goals.

Still smh @ owen wearing that no.7 top.

I would too, nobody managed it last season and he's not an out and out goalscorer. I'd hope for 25 goals in all competitions and 10-15 assists, be a very good return.

i fail to see how he could possibly improve on last season...after all, according to some on here, he had a faultless season

Originally Posted by denis lawless

i fail to see how he could possibly improve on last season...after all, according to some on here, he had a faultless season

Really? £#%&! me they must be delusional. Thought he was good at times meself, not great though, an average first season really. Kind of a reflection of the team as a whole.

name and shame 'em Den.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Really? £#%&! me they must be delusional. Thought he was good at times meself, not great though, an average first season really. Kind of a reflection of the team as a whole.

you cant have a "really" post, without a picture of a stunned owl ffs...how long have you been on here AJ

Originally Posted by denis lawless

you cant have a "really" post, without a picture of a stunned owl ffs...how long have you been on here AJ

I'm a wildcard sonny jim, a rider at the gates of dawn taking no prisoners, I follow no mans lead.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

I'm a wildcard sonny jim, a rider at the gates of dawn taking no prisoners, I follow no mans lead.

and you dont know how to post pictures

Originally Posted by denis lawless

and you dont know how to post pictures

I do, posted a picture of a hippopotamus earlier.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

I do, posted a picture of a hippopotamus earlier.

yeah....but that was by accident though....you leaned forward and pressed the wrong keys

Originally Posted by denis lawless

i fail to see how he could possibly improve on last season...after all, according to some on here, he had a faultless season

that's odd. i can't recall seeing a single post making such a claim.

have you been drinking from the pond again?