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Post by shred on Apr 21, 2007 1:17:20 GMT 10
I'm going to be a Liverpool fan for that game as well! Because you're right, watching Chelsea get beaten for 3 trophies would be oh-so boring. Though it would be fun to see Mourinho's face afte every match.  They show almost all the games on TV (ESPN) so I'm lucky to have watched all the matches ManU have played so far. Those evening matches (esp the Champions League games) are on at about 2/3am. The earliest match are on at 745pm the same day so it's not all that bad. I get up to watch all the matches no matter what the time is. Do you often go and watch the matches? |
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 21, 2007 1:30:33 GMT 10
Unfortunately the premiership matches are only on Sky and I don't have it and I can't go to the pub all the time to watch it because of Xander but I do watch any whenever I can especially the FA Cup and Champions League games, I also listen to it on the radio alot or find the match later on on-line. I've been to Old Trafford about 5 times and we've won every time the best seats we got were in January when we went to the FA Cup 5th round against Portsmouth, we sat 3 rows up in the stratford end and all the man u team were literally 3ft away warming up! I got WAY over excited no Rooney or Ronaldo though but I was so in awh of Nevile, Giggs and Scholes and Evra also impressed me that day. I've also seen them play at Eawood Park (Blackburn) and we won 5-2 back in the days of Cantona, Kanchelkis and Schmickeal! I've also seen them at Goodison Park (Everton) and we got best 2-1 we were in the Everton stands too so we got so threatening looks when we cheered for the goal If you ever come to England I'll take you to a game! |
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Post by shred on Apr 21, 2007 1:38:35 GMT 10
Damn, you're lucky! I told myself that I have to watch at least one live game at Old Trafford before I die. Which part of UK do you live anyway? |
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 21, 2007 4:05:09 GMT 10
I'm in the North West actually only 2hrs from Manchester. you have to see a live game they are fantastic! even if you get rubbish seats and can only see tiny little men running aroung its worth it for the atmospher, singing all the songs and chants! the massive cheer when we score! its awsome
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Post by shred on Apr 21, 2007 16:11:41 GMT 10
I can't imagine how great the atmosphere is like when it feels so good just watching the match!
My local newspaper reported that Sir Alex is looking to offload Saha. Apparently, he's getting tired of him getting injured all the time. Honestly, me too. It's about time we get a dependable striker.
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 21, 2007 18:39:02 GMT 10
Yeh I was just reading on the Man U site that Saha has doubts about his fitness and I can imagine Sir Alex is getting annoyed, the latest transfer rumor is that we're after Franck Ribery but he's more of a midfielder!
I've been slightly suprised that Dong hasn't been given more of a chance I thought he did well when he came on late in a game, can't remember which one though
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Post by shred on Apr 21, 2007 19:42:45 GMT 10
I've been hearing a lot about good things about Dong so it's surprising that Sir Alex isn't given more first team action. Would love to see what he's capable of in a big match. Now that Saha is out injured (still!), it would be a good time for Dong to come on and show what he's made of.
I've been quite impress with the Asian players in the EPL. I'm sure Dong won't disappoint.
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Post by shred on Apr 23, 2007 0:41:26 GMT 10
Damn! I thought we shot ourselves in the foot when we drew against Boro. So relieved that Chelsea did the same. Now I can't help thinking what would have happened if we had won.  |
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 24, 2007 4:59:27 GMT 10
yeh but it was meant to be! if we had won I bet Chelsea would have too. Thanx to your boys though Glenn! they really got us out of the crap but they could have done a little better and buried Chelsea! On to tomorrows match! we'll no doubt have a much stronger team and I'd definately prefer it without Van Der Sar! he was a fool again on Saturday |
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Post by shred on Apr 24, 2007 15:43:43 GMT 10
I'm a bit worried about today's match. Rio is out again and would be out for a couple of weeks. So we only have Brown, Henize and O'Shea in defense. Fletcher would probably go in the back again. At the moment, I think attack is our best form of defense. I hope we don't sit back and soak up pressure but go out there and win. Hopefully, 2-0.  Ronaldo won Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year. So happy for him. He deserves it! I hope he shows in the Milan game just why he won those awards. ;D |
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 24, 2007 16:50:13 GMT 10
yeh its going to be a very tough game, but Sir Alex stated in his press conference yesturday that we're just gonna go all out on attack, he's relying on Ronaldo and Rooney to keep us on top with goals just incase we are having pressure in defence.
Just keep the faith! sometimes when games seem to be this hard it spurs the guys on and that extra effort gives us a comfotable win, which would be a huge sigh of relief
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Post by shred on Apr 24, 2007 17:03:58 GMT 10
True. Look at how they performed against Roman a couple of weeks ago. Everyone thought we would be out because of the defeat in Rome. I think it would be smooth sailing for us if we score and not concede. Who do you think will come out tops in the Chelsea/Liverpool game? I hope Liverpool does well and go through. I rather face Liverpool in the finals than Chelsea. Because if we lose, I can take comfort in the fact that Chelsea didn't win the trophy. |
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 24, 2007 17:24:54 GMT 10
yeh I'll be cheering on Liverpool for tonight only, not only could be take delight in Chelsea suffering a huge defeat and possibly knock their premiership confidence but a Man U/ Liverpool final would be much more exciting and a much tougher game especially condiering how we won our last game against them
my worry with United is always that if we get goals early on that we will sit back too much and allow them to run at us which is bad enough when we have a full defence
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Post by Glenn on Apr 24, 2007 21:00:42 GMT 10
I expect many treats that my team has probably just clinched the title for Man Utd ;D
With all your defenders out tonight you will struggle against AC Milan. What with Gilardino and the amazing Kaka running at you.
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 24, 2007 21:05:41 GMT 10
  all hail the 2nd best United Its not won yet but you definatly did us a favour Your right we will struggle tonight and it will no doubt be frustrating for Scholes and Rooney who will loose their temper and get booked. Hopefully we can still get a few goals ahead though
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Post by Glenn on Apr 24, 2007 21:12:19 GMT 10
If your players show up that played against Roma you will win. If they show up the way they played against Middlesbrough you will get a hiding |
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 24, 2007 21:28:21 GMT 10
nah they're gonna be up for it tonight especially after the draw. Sir Alex will have really given them a rollikin and hopefully he's taught Van der sar how to catch a ball! if we loose tonight you can guarentee it'll be because of him giving the ball away and we don't have the experienced defenders to dig him out of the crap
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Post by shred on Apr 24, 2007 22:52:57 GMT 10
 @ Glenn's United. When we win the title, I'll bring you out for dinner. ;D Our defense has to work really hard tonight in order to keep Milan at bay but I have faith that the players can do it. So far our makeshift defense hasn't done any major mistakes (touch wood!) so if Van Der Sar keep his head, we should be alright. The "score more than you score" attitude would be the right one to have into the game. |
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Post by buffymanic on Apr 24, 2007 23:17:18 GMT 10
I certainly hope so. Its gonna be close 3-2 maybe and I think at some point we may get behind but I faith that we can always bring it back!
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Post by shred on Apr 25, 2007 1:36:25 GMT 10
Who do you think will be on the scoresheet tonight for United?
I think Rooney will shine in this match and get two goals. That or one for Rooney and Ronaldo. ;D
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