Tomorrow it is that far again and the new season kicks off with the Community Shield for both Manchester United and Chelsea FC.
After a successful pre-season now the fun is over and a new long and hopefully glamorous seasons awaits the Red Devils, with the kick off at 15.00 at Wembley in London.
For the second time in 3 Community Shields only we face Chelsea at the start of the season. I would gladly sign to start the Season in the same manner and there is something special about taking spot kicks against the Londoner Rent Boys.
tomorrow the situation will be different than 2 years ago tho. Not only has CR7 left and this will be the first game without the Portuguese winger, but we also face injury problems at the back.
Vidic is injured and wil be out for the next two weeks at least, EVDS is out for the next 8 weeks at least with a finger injury and both Brown and Neville face new spells on the sideline again.
SAF admitted not to have decided yet whether to play Foster or Kuszczak in goal, but I dare say that the final choice might be in the advantage of the English talent and possible future England #1.
Up front both Rooney and Owen have enjoyed a positive pre-season and Valencia has proven himself a worthy successor of CR7. Not as successful on target but a great provider of assists.
You can watch the game live at Free-football.