Only by idiots.....not like they are in direct competition
Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace
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Only by idiots.....not like they are in direct competition
This game would have made so much more sense had it been on on Tuesday. Or even today. Wenger had a point.
I would rather say Fryers, Evans, Smalling and Rafael - Fabio has played a fair bit lately - Evans hasn't
3-3 draw or 4-3 / 5-4 to either team
Harsh on Palace to have them play both on wednesday and then 48 hours later against Derby. Wonder if they are gonna rest players in this.
Every team will have to do it at some point, we've done it in the past. Liverpool do it every week according to Kenny.
Not to be pedantic but it always catches my eye when our badge isn't bigger than the opposition badge in the OP.
Rafael Smalling Evans Fabio
............Pogba Park
Morrison..Berbatov...Diouf
..............Macheda
Rafael Smalling Evans Fabio
............Pogba Park
Morrison..Berbatov...Diouf
..............Macheda
I've missed all but one of our Carling Cup matches this season, annoyingly. So I have told the girlfriend I'm not seeing her tomorrow 
Looking at the provisional squad lots of young players have been included... Would we possibly see SAF surprise us again by using the twins as wingers like he did against Arsenal, to give all our recognised wide men some rest, and give us room to use Evans as well as some of the other kids at the back? It's a risk, but one he's taken before.
so say something like.
so say something like.
Amos
Thorpe,Smalling,Evans,Fryers
Rafael, Pogba, Morrison, Fabio
Berbatov,Diouf
Thorpe,Smalling,Evans,Fryers
Rafael, Pogba, Morrison, Fabio
Berbatov,Diouf
I've missed all but one of our Carling Cup matches this season, annoyingly. So I have told the girlfriend I'm not seeing her tomorrow
Shouldn't this be the case for every matchday?
We've played two matches.I've missed all but one of our Carling Cup matches this season, annoyingly. So I have told the girlfriend I'm not seeing her tomorrow
It's easier to write "I've missed Leeds/Aldershot game", Sol.
Oh ok I missed both then.
You get the legend that is Paul Scholes as an avatar & don't even bother to watch the team play...
If only there was a shaking head smiley...
---------------Amos--------------
Rafael----Smalling---Evans----Fabio
Valencia--Fletcher---Pogba----Morrison
--------Berbatov-----Macheda---------
Rafael----Smalling---Evans----Fabio
Valencia--Fletcher---Pogba----Morrison
--------Berbatov-----Macheda---------
Perfect Team imo.
Too much inexperience on one side, switch Pogba and Fletcher and it looks better.
Yes obviously.
Maybe just one of Morrison or Pogba should start but I would personally love to see that exact team.
---------------Amos--------------
Rafael----Smalling---Evans----Fabio
Young---Pogba---Fletcher----Morrison
--------Berbatov-----Macheda---------
Rafael----Smalling---Evans----Fabio
Young---Pogba---Fletcher----Morrison
--------Berbatov-----Macheda---------
If only the one starts I would much prefer it to be Morrison, Pogba looks a talented lad don't get me wrong but every time I've seen them on the pitch at the same time Morrison looks a level above.
Wouldn't mind the possibility if we are a couple of goals of taking Berbatov off around the 70min mark and giving Will Keane a run out, Whats peoples opinion on him? I don't watch as much youth and reserve football as a lot on here but do try to keep track
Is Morrison more of an out and out winger? For some reason I'm seeing him as more central for this game. If he starts I'd expect him to be the one pushing on in a midfield three maybe..
Even though he was in the travelling squad for Benfica, I can see him being on the bench for this. If Berbatov is fit I think he'll lead the line with a combination of Valencia, Park, Macheda, or Diouf either side of him (not sure which two it's most likely to be but I'd go with Valencia and Macheda to start). Pogba sitting in front of the back four, with two from Fletcher, Gibson, Park, and Morrison ahead of him.
I'm really looking forward to this game. It'll be good to hopefully see Rafael back, and possibly another chance to see Fryers, Pogba, and Morrison. Potentially even W.Keane and Cole again depending on how things turn out. I'd also like to see Gibson getting some match time as being able to bring him on and rest other midfielders when we're in winning positions will be useful throughout December as we're missing two key players for likely the whole month. There's also Smalling who needs a game and Berbatov and Macheda will be eager to score.
Reckon we'll edge it 2 or 3-1 - unless Vidic is asked to play if Evans doesn't make it, in which case I don't think we'll concede.
Widnes' team is also flexible, as that could easily be a 433 with Morrison in the hole.
Even though he was in the travelling squad for Benfica, I can see him being on the bench for this. If Berbatov is fit I think he'll lead the line with a combination of Valencia, Park, Macheda, or Diouf either side of him (not sure which two it's most likely to be but I'd go with Valencia and Macheda to start). Pogba sitting in front of the back four, with two from Fletcher, Gibson, Park, and Morrison ahead of him.
I'm really looking forward to this game. It'll be good to hopefully see Rafael back, and possibly another chance to see Fryers, Pogba, and Morrison. Potentially even W.Keane and Cole again depending on how things turn out. I'd also like to see Gibson getting some match time as being able to bring him on and rest other midfielders when we're in winning positions will be useful throughout December as we're missing two key players for likely the whole month. There's also Smalling who needs a game and Berbatov and Macheda will be eager to score.
Reckon we'll edge it 2 or 3-1 - unless Vidic is asked to play if Evans doesn't make it, in which case I don't think we'll concede.
Widnes' team is also flexible, as that could easily be a 433 with Morrison in the hole.
As i've said in a previous post don't watch as much of this level of footy as many but from what I've seen I see him as a central player, but I do believe most of his early games will be from a wide left position before a gradual move into the middle.
Somehow managed to convince myself this was today
As for Morrison, from what I've seen of him he seems to be either a winger, or somebody that plays behind the striker. I don't think I'd want him as part of a central midfield partnership (yet).
As for Morrison, from what I've seen of him he seems to be either a winger, or somebody that plays behind the striker. I don't think I'd want him as part of a central midfield partnership (yet).
FYI for U.S. people on DirecTv - this is on Fox Soccer Plus on the Standard Def channel. Almost missed it because I had SD duplicates in the guide online and it's not listed on the HD channel. Thankfully looked at Liversoccertv.com and found it was showing.
Can see Fergie not risking Berbatov tomorrow. Diouf and Kiko to start upfront, Park and Pogba in central midfield with Young (who need some gametime) and Valencia on the wings. The defence will be pretty obvious with Rio, Vidic and Evra completely rested
Somehow managed to convince myself this was today
As for Morrison, from what I've seen of him he seems to be either a winger, or somebody that plays behind the striker. I don't think I'd want him as part of a central midfield partnership (yet).
I thought so too. I'm pretty sure this topic originally said the game would be played today instead of "wednesday". The topic starter must have changed it.
Our last 2 Carling Cup games was on a Tuesday, incidentally after a Sunday game as well on both occasions iirc. Abit surprised that the 2 big games tonight are held on the same day, would have thought it will attract more viewers having them play on consecutive days
OH FFS, just been for a powernap as was knackered from today, only to get up for the game and its on tomorrow!!! Damn it. Oh well, Arsenal it is then.
For the record, it's read as Wednesday since I started the thread!
Even though you guys would love to see Morrison and Pogba in central midfield, there is no way in hell they are going to start together especially in central midfield.
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Sean's team
Starting XI
Bench: Amos, Jones, Lingard, Cole, Valencia, Diouf, M.Keane
Sean's predicition: 3-1 (Berbatov, Morrison, M.Keane - Zaha)
Starting XI
Bench: Amos, Jones, Lingard, Cole, Valencia, Diouf, M.Keane
Sean's predicition: 3-1 (Berbatov, Morrison, M.Keane - Zaha)
I'll be missing this game, thank feck for Sky Plus!!
Enjoy the game for those going, better get ready for some Morrison loving!
Enjoy the game for those going, better get ready for some Morrison loving!
Will he feck. Crystal Palace in Quarter Final of League Cup, playing at Old Trafford and he's claiming that he's going to be using his squad with a game against Derby coming up?
He's just trying to encourage Ferguson to field as many of the youngsters as possible.
I've spent the last few months hyping up Pogba and Morrison to anyone that'll listen (and a few people that wouldn't). They're playing for something much more important than a league cup semi-final place tonight. They're playing for my reputation as a spotter of talent.
johnmufc saw them first.
