Gibson has United aim

June 22, 2009

Darron Gibson

DARRON Gibson is prepared to put his World Cup dream on hold to make it at United.

The 21-year-old would almost certainly be part of Giovanni Trapattoni's squad if the Republic of Ireland made it to South Africa next year, providing he could secure regular top flight action.

Everton are among the clubs interested in acquiring Gibson, who made 14 appearances for the Red Devils last season.

However, even though he realises his chances at Old Trafford are likely to be limited, Gibson wants to sign another contract with Sir Alex Ferguson's men.

"My contract is coming to an end so, hopefully, at the end of the month I'll be signing a new one," said Gibson.

"My current deal ends at the end of next season but, normally, a player would enter into new contract talks at the end of this month.

"I've been told that a few clubs had expressed an interest in signing me, but I want to give it a good push and have a proper go at it next season before I decide to go anywhere else."

Gibson has turned in a series of eye-catching displays for United and fired home an excellent matchwinner at Hull on the final day of last season.

Yet it is difficult to see him forcing his way into a midfield that includes Michael Carrick, Anderson and Darren Fletcher, even if Paul Scholes is expected to retire in 12 months' time.

Do you think Gibson is good enough to make it at United? Have your say.

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edinburgh red, edinburgh (22/06/2009 at 13:41)

He's quite similar to carrick but shoots a lot more, no reason to offload him anyway, doesn't look particulary fast though

nello, Newport News, VA (22/06/2009 at 13:42)

Not sure about next season. After seeing the Barca game, I will hope we add one or two new faces to our midfield. Relying on Scholes and Giggs will be diabolic.
Realistically, as things stand today we probably need about four or five new faces, to maintain our great form of the past two seasons. In Sir Alex we trust!!!

dog hardy, manchester (22/06/2009 at 14:05)

As one of the few Utd midfielders who can shoot straight and score i hope hes given i more chance and a few games to try and establish himself.Wev,e had far too many costly midfielders last few seasons and been average bordering on rubbish

Jaco, South Africa (22/06/2009 at 14:21)

Personally I don't think he'll ever be a top player, best we sell him now and allow him to develop to his full potential (rather than sit on our bench and get the odd Carling Cup runout), as well as get some decent cash for him while he is still seen as a prospect by some lesser clubs...

bobbydazzler (22/06/2009 at 14:38)

dog hardy he is one of the few midfielders who are not to scared to shoot.

Zarqon (22/06/2009 at 14:57)

I agree with dog hardy, at least he can shoot - Feltcher, Anderson and Park can't hit a barn door between them.

I'm starting to get worried were the goals are going to come from next year - I'd prefer a proven premiership goal scorer over some of the big names from the continent that we are are rumoured to be chasing.

MPZ

Gilly, Belgium (22/06/2009 at 14:58)

Sorry , young man but u are no United class !

The Man frae Govan (22/06/2009 at 15:02)

I don't think he's let himself down in the first team (Like fletcher before him he was made to look awkward by being played out of position on the right) and deserves some more opportunities to show what he can do if that's what the boss thinks.

For a club who have ben built on giving youth a chance a lot of our 'supporters' seem to want to discount these young players if they aren't the finshed article after a handful of games!

dog hardy, manchester (22/06/2009 at 15:26)

Some fantastic talent scouts write in these pages and can spot instant talent in a couple of games,utd have been brought up to give youngsters a chance,they need games to adjust to thr pace.One thing worrying me is where the goals are going to come from and even with a so called top striker[probably needs time to adjust]with the present staff i calculate 63 goals in PREM,hopefully defence will carry but will 76,000 like that,wel,l see

Lee , Heywood, Heywood (22/06/2009 at 15:56)

He isnt going to be top class. I would prefer we sell him but I would be suprised if we did.

david allen (22/06/2009 at 16:10)

He will never be top drawer. Having said that he's better than Park, but that's not difficult!

bobbydazzler (22/06/2009 at 16:29)

dog hardy

correction some players are given far more chances than others.

did you see rossi last week he was really given a chance at united NOT. so in frustration he left us. far better player now than tevez.

I need to go on a Penelope Cruz, Fleet, Hants (22/06/2009 at 16:47)

Gilly - Belgium.

I wanted your opinion - you know how it was the Corinthians (those South American chaps)creed not to take penalties if they were awarded them?

And how in tennis there were certain chaps who would let the next point drop if they were awarded a point by the umpire if they didn't think it was deserved?

The same with motor racing and cricket and even with that (was it) Reading incident a few seasons back?

And how everyone loved it because they were so sportsmanlike?

Well, it just occurred to me after the Champs League Final that our lads didn't seem to have the passion that we have always been so rightly famous for and that they should have been told (to kind of humiliate them and make it an experience that they'd not want to repeat) applaud Barca so that the world could see that not only could we be successful, rich and so on, but that we could also be sportsmanlike, too.

It could start off in the League Cup, FA Cup, or even (dare I suggest it) in the Prem that on the odd occasion that we lost we would form a guard of honour and clap the winning side off the pitch.

Double win with this you see - we could be seen to be sportsmanlike in defeat AND put the team through a bit of a shake up at the same time.

Mainly the sportsman effect, though...

What do you reckon? Or is football past that? (How sad would that be?)

If Gilly's not out there any other Red is welcome to comment.

Happy Valley Barry, San Francisco, California (22/06/2009 at 17:18)

No telling how Gibson will get, players like him develop slowly like
Fletcher, O'Shea, rather than like young superstarts, Rooney, Ronaldo did.
Look at Rossi now, he's a top player and we could use a scorer like him,
so selling Gibson might not be the right thing, no one knows how the baking will turn out until it's baked - not even SAF.
Up the Reds!

dog hardy, manchester (22/06/2009 at 17:28)

Bobbydazzler agree Rossi not given a fair chance at OT LIKE Andy Ritchie,Mark Robbins in the past,face has to fit fast with fans and some staff but sorry for me Tevez great team addition and i,ll miss him

Jpboy22, Manchester (22/06/2009 at 17:42)

After reading many of the comments some of you sound like a "Bunch of school girls" !?!. Darron Gibson is one of our home grown talent, he's got real quality - so I hope he gets the chance to be part of the Manchester United Squad.
Let Darron let his feet do the talking

A WORTHY BLUE (22/06/2009 at 17:44)

i was walking my dog SPARKY (no points for guessing where that name came from!) this morning and i saw a man utd season ticket nailed to a tree.nice one i couldn't believe my luck.the owner probably got fed up what with twinkle toes leaving and tevez going to there rivals.i promptly unpicked it and put it in my pocket and walked home very happy indeed.well you know what they say "YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH NAIL'S CAN YOU".

concerned of salford, salford (22/06/2009 at 19:20)

Any young player needs a run of games to showcase their abilities and Gibson hasnt yet had that opportunity. He is making all the right noises for me as he genuinely wants to play for us unlike some so SAF give him a run and see what he can do.

Mairead McGroggan (22/06/2009 at 20:55)

He could surprise everyoner if he is given a chance. He wont be a great goal scorer but he will give United his all. He scored a good goal away to Hull and he is dedicated to the team.

tooth&claw, manchester (22/06/2009 at 23:20)

I need to go on a Penelope Cruz, I take it you meant to say "you know how it was the Corinthians (NOT those South American chaps)creed not to take penalties if they were awarded them?" The Brazilian team were named after the London team who rejected professional football and instead went on grand tours to bring football to the four corners of the world. That London club formed to commemorate the Corinthian spirit of ancient Greece. At least I hope that's what you meant. The Brazilian side of that name were complicit in the money making extravaganza that is Carlos Tevez's career. They bought Tevez's playing rights (but not economic rights) and other player in the Joorabchian stable for unheard of sums in Brazilian football at that time. Eventually those players went on loan to average clubs in Europe, including West ham, and then money was 'romanced' around them. Very un-Corinthian, the Brazilian club.

tooth&claw, manchester (22/06/2009 at 23:24)

I don't see any need to move Gibson out. He's nowhere near first choice at the moment but if he's patient he'll get games and the chance to prove himself. My concern about him isn't with any technical ability or desire but more a lack of mobility. It may be that he needs to learn to move or it may be that he finds it not so easy to move. Either way it doesn't cost us much to give him another year to prove himself.

red-eyed celt, Australia (23/06/2009 at 06:05)

He's quite similar to carrick but shoots a lot more, no reason to offload him anyway, doesn't look particulary fast though
edinburgh red, edinburgh

................and Carrick does?

Ron24 (23/06/2009 at 08:01)

well, me too i dont think Gibson will make it at Utd for now...he is not yet ready...May be SAF must send him on loan for him to have continuous games and he may get the necessary experience to play for Utd next year.SAF knows best

Frequent Flyer, Altrincham (23/06/2009 at 09:27)

I need to go on a Penelope Cruz, Fleet, Hants (23/06/2009 at 11:50)

Tooth and Claw.

Thanks for the history lesson - shame you missed the point.

There were more than just the first line.

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