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Manchester United Thread
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Godotelli
Stroking Silva's Hair
This game is ridiculous so far - someone from United is going to get hurt, regardless of the result.
It's a text book example of why the English national team will go nowhere. PNE have some defender called Wright who has, in the first 12 minutes, gone through the back of Falcao twice, and looks to have broken Fellaini's nose. Only one was even given as a foul, and the commentators are giggling about how the premier league team isn't used to this kind of physical challenge.
And Phil Dowd is loving it. Waving play on after numerous very clear fouls, like he's more manly because he's letting dangerous play go on.
And lo and behold, PNE are getting more and more physical.
Ah just learned the commentator is Martin Keown. Thanks for that BBC, were Mike Summerbee and Niall Quinn not available?
At one point Keown criticised Fellaini for his physicality, while Fellaini was being elbowed in the face. PNE's only moment of danger came from a free kick where Herrera very clearly wins the ball, they show the replay, the commentators remain dead silent.
It's a text book example of why the English national team will go nowhere. PNE have some defender called Wright who has, in the first 12 minutes, gone through the back of Falcao twice, and looks to have broken Fellaini's nose. Only one was even given as a foul, and the commentators are giggling about how the premier league team isn't used to this kind of physical challenge.
And Phil Dowd is loving it. Waving play on after numerous very clear fouls, like he's more manly because he's letting dangerous play go on.
And lo and behold, PNE are getting more and more physical.
Ah just learned the commentator is Martin Keown. Thanks for that BBC, were Mike Summerbee and Niall Quinn not available?
At one point Keown criticised Fellaini for his physicality, while Fellaini was being elbowed in the face. PNE's only moment of danger came from a free kick where Herrera very clearly wins the ball, they show the replay, the commentators remain dead silent.
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spektarm
Premier League
- 6 October 2006
- Team
- Manchester United
Don't get me wrong, I agree with your statement to some extent, and I would love to see that f*cker Kevin Davies get sent off, but I think we need to really step it up, speed things up and start playing.
This endless possession with no real penetration is getting on my nerves now. Preston are worse than both Yeovil and Cambridge as far as I can see, we should be battering them...
This endless possession with no real penetration is getting on my nerves now. Preston are worse than both Yeovil and Cambridge as far as I can see, we should be battering them...
bebo
Looking for a Manager
Rooney looks like the only player making those critical runs. MUTD should know passing the ball around tires the opponent quicker then lob passes. It`s the reason for wreck-less tackles , 70% poss. 0 SOT lol
Definite dive from Rooney. Rubbish that, given how he's not often up front. If they want to review I have no problem with that. Given he's Wayne Rooney, it'll be on the media/FA's agenda.
But I doubt we'll hear a peep about Kevin Davies escaping the clearest yellow card in history because...um...he's Kevin Davies? And it's kind of funny that literally the dirtiest player (in terms of most fouls committed and most cards) in prem history gets away with another one? Dunno. Phil Dowd laughed it off. Why?
But I doubt we'll hear a peep about Kevin Davies escaping the clearest yellow card in history because...um...he's Kevin Davies? And it's kind of funny that literally the dirtiest player (in terms of most fouls committed and most cards) in prem history gets away with another one? Dunno. Phil Dowd laughed it off. Why?
- Staff
- #40,567
All three goals from United were illegal if you ask me.
- First one: clearly offside by Rooney
- Second one: push from Fellaini
- Third one: dive from Rooney
- First one: clearly offside by Rooney
- Second one: push from Fellaini
- Third one: dive from Rooney
Godotelli
Stroking Silva's Hair
First one was fine. The rule probably needs tweaking so that if you're within the width of the goal posts you're off. Clearly the player is a distraction for the keeper, it's just reflexive
According to both the PNE manager and the head of the referee's association Rooney wasn't offside. Stupid rule, but that's the rules. If you find that hard, wrap your head around the Newcastle goal a couple of seasons ago, where Cisse who was offisde pulled Evans to the ground and he scored an own goal. But pulling a defender to ground was deemed not intefering with play. Odd.
Second I expected Fellaini to be called up on, but to be fair that's how Kevin Davies played literally every ball in the entire night, and he wasn't ever called up on it.
Third was a dive.
ss4_goku
Premier League
So after this, we get Arsenal...at least it will be a home game. Looking forward to this, hopefull it'll be a great match.
Fray Bentos
Banned
- 24 November 2014
That's us out of the cup then, we never beat Manu!
bebo
Looking for a Manager
I think Arsenal will sit back and do What MUTD usually does to Arsenal- counter attack. I hope we can stop the air balls to fellani . If , we lose, no shame vs a top 4 opponent 
Arsenal are due some of that 2005 luck. That was the most one-sided final I've ever seen, still have no idea how we lost that one.
Since then we've been pretty dominant at home, but I definitely believe Arsenal at present are a better team than United, in terms of performances. So will be interesting.
Since then we've been pretty dominant at home, but I definitely believe Arsenal at present are a better team than United, in terms of performances. So will be interesting.
Godotelli
Stroking Silva's Hair
Gerrard to lift the cup after beating Utd in the final. #Destiny
dplane
Big Kahuna Burger
Thanks for images of that nightmare.
Hard to not feel that'll be the case. The commentators on TV have been telling us that for almost 6 months now.
I'd rather lose to Arsenal. If LFC and MUFC are in the final there is no way possible that we'll win the match. And it'll be a nightmare. The FA will appoint Atkinson, the commentators will be Alan Green, Lawro, McMannaman with Carragher and Souness at halftime, Phil Collins will play a half time show and the fans will be forced to make a mosaic of Stevie's face.
dplane
Big Kahuna Burger
Holy crap that's probably not far from the truth. You're right, losing to Arsenal doesn't sound so bad right now. Fkin hell.
ss4_goku
Premier League
it'll be a whole tribute to Gerrard and we either lose or become villains taking it away from Gerrard....losing now won't be too bad...haha
anywayz, all joking aside, Van Gaal never seems to be one that does what others want him to, so I think he'll just come and spoil the party...
anywayz, all joking aside, Van Gaal never seems to be one that does what others want him to, so I think he'll just come and spoil the party...
jonnyluvrod
Championship
A football fans logic never ceases to amaze me...
Rather miss out on a day at Wembley and competing for the FA Cup than witness another player from the opposite team lift a trophy.
I'm not sure if you guys in here are joking or serious but I know many fans of many teams that create this type of philosophy.
Each to their own I suppose.
Rather miss out on a day at Wembley and competing for the FA Cup than witness another player from the opposite team lift a trophy.
I'm not sure if you guys in here are joking or serious but I know many fans of many teams that create this type of philosophy.
Each to their own I suppose.
Fray Bentos
Banned
- 24 November 2014
I, for one, won't be able to stomach the 'Stevie G' love-in should Liverpool get to the final.
It will be unbearable. Hopefully he won't slip walking up Wembley steps if they do manage to win the cup.
It's to do with the emotional utility a fan derives from potential outcomes, and the probability of each outcome.
Because the scenario of non-stop Gerrard love in week has infinite negative utility to any true United fan, the maths simply dictate that we'd rather lose early
gerd
Retired Footballer
It's to do with the emotional utility a fan derives from potential outcomes, and the probability of each outcome.
Because the scenario of non-stop Gerrard love in week has infinite negative utility to any true United fan, the maths simply dictate that we'd rather lose early
That is a nice example of British fan culture i don't understand. Look at my outburst in the Chelsea thread.
And Beachryan's post is only an example...
Johnyluvrod is one of the very few "English" fans who reacts like me...
jonnyluvrod
Championship
It's to do with the emotional utility a fan derives from potential outcomes, and the probability of each outcome.
Because the scenario of non-stop Gerrard love in week has infinite negative utility to any true United fan, the maths simply dictate that we'd rather lose early
Using a thesaurus doesn't make you any smarter in a post.
I still don't understand this mentality but I accept that people feel this way.
Using a thesaurus doesn't make you any smarter in a post.
I still don't understand this mentality but I accept that people feel this way.
I'm an economist, tis my language!
It sucks. Only sport I feel that way about, despite watching and supporting many other teams in other sports. Football is horribly polarising, and the football media really turns it into a combative, confrontational environment. Sad.
jonnyluvrod
Championship
Mark
il regista
- 8 August 2005
Anyone knows something about this kit Indy Boonen?
Ain't that the truth! I try to, it helps no longer being in the UK - but even in the US they stick on ex-pros like Warren Barton. Who I swear must have been the best player in the history of the game from his punditry. All he does is criticise players and say what they should have done. I feel deprived having never seen his magnificience on video
One for Gerd maybe? As he's coming from Genk?
gerd
Retired Footballer
Never heard of him to be honest. I saw it in Belgian press yesterday.
I wonder how many kids of his age sign a contract by a huge club and how many % of them ever plays for that team (5% or less ?).
I don't blame United, it's the system that is rotten.
And what is even more bad news for clubs like Genk or Anderlecht (they have some gems in their youth teams at the moment): FIFA decided to diminish considerably the formation fee clubs get for their youth products. Those fees are peanuts for the big clubs.
I wish Boonen best luck of course, the more Belgian player make it in big competitions, the better for our national team.
I wonder how many kids of his age sign a contract by a huge club and how many % of them ever plays for that team (5% or less ?).
I don't blame United, it's the system that is rotten.
And what is even more bad news for clubs like Genk or Anderlecht (they have some gems in their youth teams at the moment): FIFA decided to diminish considerably the formation fee clubs get for their youth products. Those fees are peanuts for the big clubs.
I wish Boonen best luck of course, the more Belgian player make it in big competitions, the better for our national team.
bebo
Looking for a Manager
Ain't that the truth! I try to, it helps no longer being in the UK - but even in the US they stick on ex-pros like Warren Barton. Who I swear must have been the best player in the history of the game from his punditry. All he does is criticise players and say what they should have done. I feel deprived having never seen his magnificience on video
Well be glad he's no longer week in/out on EPL and btw it's worse seeing Alexi Lalas. He thinks MLS should be playing in Europe! I'm glad to listen To Lee Dixon moan about soft tackles getting a booking .