Carling Football League Cup Final
Wembley Stadium
Sunday 1st March 2009
KO: 15:00 GMT
TV:
LIVE
10:00 AM EST - LIVE
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
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Carling Football League Cup Final
Wembley Stadium
Sunday 1st March 2009
KO: 15:00 GMT
TV:
LIVE
10:00 AM EST - LIVE
Line-ups?
Im guessing
Foster
Rafael Vidic Evans O'Shea
Nani Gibson Anderson/Scholes Tosic
Tevez Welbeck
Foster
Rafael Vidic Evans O'Shea
Nani Gibson Anderson/Scholes Tosic
Tevez Welbeck
Gonna miss this one live but it'll be a good one to watch when i'm home from work.
I want to be nice a put Welbeck in there... Can't see it.
Reckon we'll nick it.
Foster
Rafael-Vidic-Evans-Evra
Ronaldo-Gibson-Fletcher-Nani
Tevez-Rooney
Rafael-Vidic-Evans-Evra
Ronaldo-Gibson-Fletcher-Nani
Tevez-Rooney
I want to be nice a put Welbeck in there... Can't see it.
Reckon we'll nick it.
------------------- Foster ----------------------
Rafael ------ Vidic ------ Evans ------ O'Shea
feck knows ------- Gibson --- Anderson ----- Nani
------------- Tevez ------ Welbeck -----------
Rafael ------ Vidic ------ Evans ------ O'Shea
feck knows ------- Gibson --- Anderson ----- Nani
------------- Tevez ------ Welbeck -----------
Team should be...
GK: Foster
RB: Rafael
CB: Vidic
CB: Evans
LB: O'Shea
RM: Ronaldo
CM: Fletcher
CM: Gibson
LM: Nani
CF: Welbeck
CF: Tevez
Subs: PIG, Fabio, Scholes, Anderson, Possebon, Park, Rooney
Hope Anderson is fit enough to get a place on the bench, obviously if Rafael doesn't make it Fabio should come in with O'Shea at RB again
Going for 2-1 to UTD, Ronaldo and Tevez for us. Pavlewhatshisname for them
GK: Foster
RB: Rafael
CB: Vidic
CB: Evans
LB: O'Shea
RM: Ronaldo
CM: Fletcher
CM: Gibson
LM: Nani
CF: Welbeck
CF: Tevez
Subs: PIG, Fabio, Scholes, Anderson, Possebon, Park, Rooney
Hope Anderson is fit enough to get a place on the bench, obviously if Rafael doesn't make it Fabio should come in with O'Shea at RB again
Going for 2-1 to UTD, Ronaldo and Tevez for us. Pavlewhatshisname for them
is this definitely sky sports?
Foster
Rafael / O'Shea
Vidic
Evans
Fabio
Welbeck
Gibson
Scholes
Nani
Tevez
Rooney
Here's hoping for many goals ....
Rafael / O'Shea
Vidic
Evans
Fabio
Welbeck
Gibson
Scholes
Nani
Tevez
Rooney
Here's hoping for many goals ....
Tottenham are little more than an average team. I'd rather face them in the final than, say, West Ham or Fulham.
How nice to be in a cup final. Hopefully we can make this an occasion to remember. Our young players have done well to get us this war and should be rewarded for that. Mix in some first teamers and we should have a strong enough team to win on the day.
I would agree but the only thing I'd change is Park on the wing and Welbeck on the bench. Hopefully get ahead by a goal or two, then maybe bring him on to give him a run out in a cup final. I know the young lads have done well getting here but this is the final, I want to win it now so that's why I'd go for the pairing of Rooney and Tevez up front.
If Rafael is fit enough (any news?) then be great to see both the Da S's flying down the wings!
Would you guys prefer 0-0 or a 2-1 loss?
I'm still thinking about it.
I'm still thinking about it.
Rooney and Ronaldo should both play.
nil awl 4 pens !!!
1-0
Anderson
Anderson
We should play a mix. Tevez and Welbeck upfront, maybe Rooney on the wing. Seeing as Rooney only played 10 mins for some odd reason today, I would liek to see him start in the final. Maybe even put Wellbeck to the right...did well vs Tottenham in FA Cup (I believe).
Piggy
Rafael. Vidic. Evans. Oshea
Anderson gibSon scholes bani
Rooney Tevez
Rafael. Vidic. Evans. Oshea
Anderson gibSon scholes bani
Rooney Tevez
PIG shouldn't play. I always feel we may let in a goal when he plays. He doesn't dominate the area like VDS does, or Foster tries to do.
He never comes for crosses that would help out the defence.
He's decent at reflex saves but a good goalkeeper should be so much more.
Ronaldo will play because he wants to play every game. Rooney will play because it's a good game to get some more match fitness. Tevez SHOULD play. Dunno about the others, but I guess Nani will be given a chance too.
He never comes for crosses that would help out the defence.
He's decent at reflex saves but a good goalkeeper should be so much more.
Ronaldo will play because he wants to play every game. Rooney will play because it's a good game to get some more match fitness. Tevez SHOULD play. Dunno about the others, but I guess Nani will be given a chance too.
The Quintuple is still ON after yesterday's result and performance - let's keep it going and win our second trophy this season 
Personally I think Foster, Rafael (if fit), Evans, O'Shea, Gibson, Nani and Tevez are certain starters. SAF mentioned those who helped us getting to the final will play on Sunday, so there are several questions left, e.g. who partners Evans at centre-back. My guess/wish would be something like this:
subs: PIG, Fabio, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Welbeck, Rooney
Not sure about Ronaldo and Anderson though... Ronaldo will most likely want to play, but we need him in full fitness mid-week against Newcastle. Anderson just came back from injury, so there is another question mark. SAF might chooce Scholes over Giggs though which is fine for me as well.
We'll win - Tottenham miss a few important players and they looked terrible against Hull on Monday. I expect Redknapp to field the following team:
* Can King play two games in the space of six days?
Personally I think Foster, Rafael (if fit), Evans, O'Shea, Gibson, Nani and Tevez are certain starters. SAF mentioned those who helped us getting to the final will play on Sunday, so there are several questions left, e.g. who partners Evans at centre-back. My guess/wish would be something like this:
Foster
Rafael - Vidic - Evans - O'Shea
Ronaldo - Gibson - Anderson - Nani
Giggs
Tevez
Rafael - Vidic - Evans - O'Shea
Ronaldo - Gibson - Anderson - Nani
Giggs
Tevez
subs: PIG, Fabio, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Welbeck, Rooney
Not sure about Ronaldo and Anderson though... Ronaldo will most likely want to play, but we need him in full fitness mid-week against Newcastle. Anderson just came back from injury, so there is another question mark. SAF might chooce Scholes over Giggs though which is fine for me as well.
We'll win - Tottenham miss a few important players and they looked terrible against Hull on Monday. I expect Redknapp to field the following team:
Bent - Pavlyuchenko
Modric - Zokora - Jenas - Lennon
Assou-Ekotto - Woodgate - Dawson* - Corluka
Gomes
Modric - Zokora - Jenas - Lennon
Assou-Ekotto - Woodgate - Dawson* - Corluka
Gomes
* Can King play two games in the space of six days?
Any news on why Tosic doesn't even make the bench?
Foster over TK for me.
I'm 99% sure Tevez will start, 90% sure Welbeck and Nani will too.
Gibson should start.
Vidic/Evans for CB pairing.
I'm 99% sure Tevez will start, 90% sure Welbeck and Nani will too.
Gibson should start.
Vidic/Evans for CB pairing.
Ferguson has promised him a start.
According to this http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...foul-but-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-backs-referee.html
"seven changes for Carling Cup Final promised"
----------- Van Der Sar-------------
-Rafael--- Evans----Vidic--- Evra---
-Ronaldo---Anderson---Gibson---Nani--
------ Rooney -- Tevez-------------
Substitutes : Giggs, Scholes, O'Shea, Welbeck, Possebon
2-0 to United with Evans scoring and Anderson breaking his duck-egg... FINALly...
"seven changes for Carling Cup Final promised"
----------- Van Der Sar-------------
-Rafael--- Evans----Vidic--- Evra---
-Ronaldo---Anderson---Gibson---Nani--
------ Rooney -- Tevez-------------
Substitutes : Giggs, Scholes, O'Shea, Welbeck, Possebon
2-0 to United with Evans scoring and Anderson breaking his duck-egg... FINALly...
hm... I guess Evans, O'Shea, Ronaldo and Giggs will stay in the team.
And none of them will play against Newcastle I reckon.
Good thing we have a bit of cushion in the league, we can rest one or 2 before the Inter second leg.
--------------------Foster--------------------
--Sheasy--------Vidic------Evans-------Fabio--
--Nani----------Gibson--Scholes-------Ronaldo--
---------------Wellbeck----Tevez---------------
Subs: kuzczak, rio, possebon, ecksersley, rooney, fletcher, Carrick
Predcition:2-1 win Tevez, Vidic
--Sheasy--------Vidic------Evans-------Fabio--
--Nani----------Gibson--Scholes-------Ronaldo--
---------------Wellbeck----Tevez---------------
Subs: kuzczak, rio, possebon, ecksersley, rooney, fletcher, Carrick
Predcition:2-1 win Tevez, Vidic
Foster
Rafael
Vida
Evans
O'Shea
Ronaldo
Gibson
Fletcher
Nani
Rooney
Tevez
PIG; Fabio, Rio; Anderson, Possebon; Berba, Welbeck
2-0 Rooney and Nani with the goals.. alternatively Ando and Evans to score
Rafael
Vida
Evans
O'Shea
Ronaldo
Gibson
Fletcher
Nani
Rooney
Tevez
PIG; Fabio, Rio; Anderson, Possebon; Berba, Welbeck
2-0 Rooney and Nani with the goals.. alternatively Ando and Evans to score
Evans has to be a doubt does he not,needed an injection before the inter match and was limping at the end
Not guaranteed Evans will start - he's still carrying an injury and with other defensive players out: Neville, Rafael, Brown & O'Shea still carrying an injury - SAF might play safe with defensive players.
Foster
Rafael Ferdinand Vidic Fabio
Ronaldo Anderson Gibson Nani
Tevez Rooney
Subs:
TK
Evra
O'Shea
Scholes
Fletcher
Wellbeck
Berbatov
Perhaps!
Foster
Rafael Ferdinand Vidic Fabio
Ronaldo Anderson Gibson Nani
Tevez Rooney
Subs:
TK
Evra
O'Shea
Scholes
Fletcher
Wellbeck
Berbatov
Perhaps!
I reckon Gibson and maybe PIG/Foster will be the only fringe players playing in the final. There might be a makeshift RB (probably OShea) if the injuries are still bad there
Wouldn't it be class to see both Da Silvas playing!
Don't know if the world could handle such a thing.
I'd much rather want us to win at Newcastle on Wednesday, so I hope Ferguson gives the likes of Carrick, Ronaldo, Scholes, Berbatov, Ferdinand and Evra a well deserved break.
No pissing about, let's win this thing.
No point in getting there just to lose.
Good team out with a FEW inexperienced players....ie Welbeck, who played well on right vs Spuds in Fa cup, and Gibson who SAF has promised a place too.
COME ON UNITED
No point in getting there just to lose.
Good team out with a FEW inexperienced players....ie Welbeck, who played well on right vs Spuds in Fa cup, and Gibson who SAF has promised a place too.
COME ON UNITED
9 Changes from Team that took on Milan
Well, this is according to this http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1778_4975313,00.html
Keeping only Evans and O'Shea.
---------------- Foster -----------------
---Rafael----Evans----O'Shea----Fabio---
---Gibson---Anderson--Scholes----Nani--
----------Rooney-----Tevez------------
Would be a good match.
Well, this is according to this http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1778_4975313,00.html
Keeping only Evans and O'Shea.
---------------- Foster -----------------
---Rafael----Evans----O'Shea----Fabio---
---Gibson---Anderson--Scholes----Nani--
----------Rooney-----Tevez------------
Would be a good match.
I think this line-up may be pretty close to the actual one. But Fergie may surprise both us and them.
Foster
Oshea Vidic Evans Evra
Ronaldo Gibson Scholes Nani
Rooney Tevez
Oshea Vidic Evans Evra
Ronaldo Gibson Scholes Nani
Rooney Tevez
Subs:VDS, Neville, Fabio, Flethcer, Carrick, Berbatov, Welbeck.