It's about the manager. That and only that.
Totaly agree with Rafa here, Taggart is the original Mr Motivator. That has been the diference, there are only certain amount Managers with the capabilities to get the best out of thier players ane get them all to play well, it starts with respect and that is what Taggart has Bags of from his squad, how many of our squad did'nt get on with Hodgson, Benitez and Houllier and it showed on the pitch. I'm not saying Taggart is a saint but, we all thought that the Mancs were Screwed when they got rid of Golden balls, Tevez and Ronaldo. Then that old respect thing came in to action and they started too realise that no one was bigger than the club so, either knuckle down and play Footy or get yer coat and Feckoff!!