I'm glad Luiz isn't elligible for this game.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Yes so am I. He looks like a very good player
Any squad news floating about?
2-1 or 3-1 to them I reckon
FWIW I don't agree either but it's hardly a ridiculous claim is it?
Trying to be as objective / realistic as possible - I won't be surprised if we lose at the Bridge
Do you expect United to progress?
I don't think he's an exceptionally good defender but he looks a really good footballer.
Rooney missed training this morning.Guess SAF is protecting him from the media frenzy
He adds a change of pace to their team. That and the fact that he gets the crowd up for it. It's definitely good that he's out. It weakens their team twofold because Ivanovic isn't as good at centre half as he is at right full back and Bosingwa is definitely attackable.
Or Martin Atkinson.
Good to see Rio in training
Gotta love Fergie.
Wouldn't want to throw him into the game tomorrow, though. Especially with how Smalling has been playing. Perhaps start him against Fulham and see how he does with the 2nd leg in mind.
Were you expecting us to tromp them 4-0 at the bridge?
No.
On balance, all things considered - it's very possible that they will beat us over two legs. Our record against them over the last few years, our patched up defence and our record in big games generally more recently are behind this line of thinking - not that I don't think it will be a close tie. We may well win at OT and it comes down to aggregate scores.
Very much hope I'm wrong though
I must admit I don't
I'd take the same result as we got int he league personally.
All things considered, a 2-1 loss would be a reasonably good result for us tomorrow night. A draw would be fantastic! Especially considering our great home record against Chelsea and our superb home record in Europe.
I'd be surprised if Rio starts tomorrow. I suspect that although he's in training he might leave him a few days until he plays him.
I think he will start, he's been training for a week.
I felt more apprehension going into the league game. The CL is a nice distraction - I am more concerned with the league so I am feeling less pressure and looking forward to the game no matter how it goes.
What great home record against Chelsea?
Oh has he? Well that might change things. I thought he had just returned.
I did not know he had back for a whole week now. I thought it was only two days since he returned to training.
Rafael and Rio seemingly being fit makes this a strange one to select.
With Rafael coming on when Fabio inevitably gets injured, Park to stick to Lanpard like glue.
Van Der Sar
Fabio-Ferdinand-Vidic-Evra
Carrick-Scoles
Valencia-Park-Nani
Rooney
Fabio-Ferdinand-Vidic-Evra
Carrick-Scoles
Valencia-Park-Nani
Rooney
With Rafael coming on when Fabio inevitably gets injured, Park to stick to Lanpard like glue.
I think that line-up could be spot on, hope so anyway.
Van Der Sar
Rafael-Ferdinand-Vidic-Evra
Rooney
Hernadez
Rafael-Ferdinand-Vidic-Evra
Carrick
Valencia-Scholes-
NaniRooney
Hernadez
Berbatov on for Hernadez and Park/Giggs to change midfield in the second half.
I'd like to see Brown instead of Rafael (if he's available).
I'd also like to see a 5-man midfield with Rooney upfront on his lonesome.
I'd also like to see a 5-man midfield with Rooney upfront on his lonesome.
I'd settle for a score draw in all honesty.
I wouldn't risk Rafael because of that hamstring injury, they are dangerous. Fabio did a perfect job on saturday so he should play. Don't risk Rafael's season.
................Van der Sar
Rafael - Ferdinand - Vidic - Evra
....................Carrick
.........Scholes..........Anderson
Valencia..............................Nani
....................Rooney
Rafael - Ferdinand - Vidic - Evra
....................Carrick
.........Scholes..........Anderson
Valencia..............................Nani
....................Rooney
Bench:
Berbatov
Hernandez
Giggs
Park
Smalling
Fabio
Pig
Is what im hoping for. and what i think fergie will go with, assuming Rio convinces him of his fitness.
Where have you been all this time Allforone? Haven't see you post in a while.
To hull and back mate....
Good to see you again AFO.