feck sake, might miss my first game in ages unless the cruise have footy on telly.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester United
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i think we will pay a strong team, hope its 442. Would like it if Anderson starts.
I think our team is strong enough. We don't need to pay a stronger team to come and play.
Scholes will start with Carrick for this I think. Simply because Scholes still needs games to find his form and might be integral to the Derby.
Starting line up
VDS
Rafael, Smalling, Vida, Evra
Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs
Rooney, Berbatov
Bench: Lindengaard, Evans, O'Shea, Chicha, Owen, Anderson, Obertan.
I have Rio being rested so he is available for the Derby and not risk him aggravating the groin injury.
Starting line up
VDS
Rafael, Smalling, Vida, Evra
Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs
Rooney, Berbatov
Bench: Lindengaard, Evans, O'Shea, Chicha, Owen, Anderson, Obertan.
I have Rio being rested so he is available for the Derby and not risk him aggravating the groin injury.
How many times was Rio injuried this season?
Some of you lads are freaky with that resting our players or giving them a break.
It's one week before Manchester derby! One week!
Hehe, nicely.
Next game is 7 days away. Put the best team out and get the game won then talk about resting players
I hate these 17:30 kick offs...especially if earlier results havent gone our way.
He's also been rested this season before some of the tougher fixtures though. Fergie has been managing him more this season in this manner. Just think he'll do the same again.
agree Skimo. If there is a hint Rio is not perfectly fit, he will be rested. It will be 5 days since the last match.
That is true but God forbid he should pull his groin or his hamstring. One week is not exactly enough to sometimes recover even if it a small injury. Plus it is better for Smalling or Evans to play as they will improve by getting match practice.
If Anderson plays, I hope he feckings starts to improve his away form soon.
I've noticed that too. He's a totally different player away from OT this season. Nowhere near as effective on smaller more uneven pitches. Same could be said for Rooney last couple of months.
Ya, play our strongest team, get the three points and move on to the derby high in confidence and fresh after a 7 day break.
There's international friendlies midweek I think so only those not involved will get a nice break.
Rest players for what? Make them play the whole game and then pick up "injuries" before the internationals.
What's the bet on Terry getting "injured" this weekend?
What's the bet on Terry getting "injured" this weekend?
Team news: "Rafael should be OK. He has trained. There are no further injuries. With Fletcher, we'll assess him today. His eye closed (against Villa), so he couldn't see properly. But I'm sure he'll be OK."
There was some drama at the press conference earlier this morning. A cameraman fainted right at the end of Sir Alex's press briefing. A few journos looked on a little bit stunned, but Sir Alex took charge of the situation, told the guy to just rest and sit down and then the boss called the club doctor. Thankfully, he seemed OK after being attended to by United's medical team. Superman Sir Alex... (BH)
Anyone worried about a repeat of 2004. Werent we 5 points clear at the top of the table?
Played Wolves who were like now at the bottom of the table. Lost 1-0
Played Wolves who were like now at the bottom of the table. Lost 1-0
Wolves' position is a bit false if you ask me, they've played well without getting results. They do have a problem scoring which tends to undermine the rest of the good work.
I like the way Wolves play. They are not afraid to have a go.
Should be a good match.
Should be a good match.
van der Sar
Rafael Ferdinand Vidic Evra
Nani Carrick Anderson Giggs
Berbatov Rooney
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Lindegaard; O'Shea, Smalling; Scholes, Fletcher; Hernandez, Owen
Rafael Ferdinand Vidic Evra
Nani Carrick Anderson Giggs
Berbatov Rooney
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Lindegaard; O'Shea, Smalling; Scholes, Fletcher; Hernandez, Owen
6-0
Rooney x3
Nani x2
Berba x1
Happy.
Rooney x3
Nani x2
Berba x1
Happy.
Has Rio skipped another drugs test?
vds, Evra, Smalling, Scholes, Giggs, Berbatov, Park not in the internationals.
Rafael and Carrick (maybe) in the squads but surely wont get a full 90.
Decent lineup of fresh players there.
Exactly. I reckon we would've won the league if we had Ferdinand.
I reckon we're gonna get double figures against Wolves tomorrow
EDIT - feck, just realised this was away. Anyway, I think the next lesser home team we come up against is going to get absolultely spanked by us. We're due a big win.
He`s back in the U 21 squad.
Any idea if Hernandez, Anderson and Rafael are going to be travelling halfway across the world?
No, not that worried. Not because I'm complacent or anything, it's just that was 7 years ago. Wolves do play some good football though, despite their position in the league table. They'll have the crowd behind them and it could be tough enough for us.
Despite our away form, we'd obviously be favourites for the match later and hopefully we can get all 3 points.
Wolves are a decent team and are not to be underestimated at home. Especially when you consider our away form this season.
Fergie, if you can see this, please play 442.
Fergie, if you can see this, please play 442.
Rafael and Anderson are in Brazil squad for match with France in Paris and Hernandez travels to USA to play against Bosnia in Atlanta.
i have a sneaky feeling Newcastle may hold on for a draw against the Poofs.
I presume there'll be a minute's silence today like Pompey last year?
very funny... no one above this post sees Chica in the start 11. I do.
I would doubt it. Rooney's hit some form and I don't think SAF would want to stagnate that kind of fluency he's showing, and I can't really see him ousting Berba at the minute either.
We can't take Wolves for granted. Relegation dog-fighters generally pull out massive upsets along the way.
Pitch is in shit condition apparently.
Love it, and the bolded part is the God honest truth!
Thanks for sharing the story