TACTICS ARE IRRELEVANT

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Editor
Ruud van Nistelrooy reckons it doesn’t matter what tactics United play.

"It does not matter what formation you play when you have attack-minded players around you," he said.

"When you lose the ball you defend with each other, just as when you attack you do it with the whole team.

"As long as players get into positions to go forward it doesn't really matter what system you play."

"It has been a good start to the season for me," he said. "As a striker, it is great to get the goals because it increases your confidence.

"I knew what was wrong last year. Fitness was a major factor and I just needed a good break to sort it out. Now I am back to normal again."

Let's see if his body language says the same next time he is isolated up front for 90 minutes.