This is my first matchday thread ever so I´m a bit nervous.
FA-Cup: Exeter City vs Manchester United 19 January 2005
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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.
Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2005, 19:30
Competition: FA Cup
Venue: St. James' Park
Live on:
Supersport 3SA
Viasat Sport 1
BBC One
CANADA
time:14:30
channel: FSW
I hope your not a feckin jinx!
Team-wise, play the strongest we got available, then if we get a couple of goals up, stick DJ2 and the crew on!
Team-wise, play the strongest we got available, then if we get a couple of goals up, stick DJ2 and the crew on!
GroundSide said:
SAF wont do the same misstake again.
Exeter 0 - 15 Man Utd
If we lose, or score less than 15, Very Ruud should be banned.
If we lose, or score less than 15, Very Ruud should be banned.
I will not start licking GBs arse from now on.Number7 said:Exeter 0 - 15 Man Utd
If we lose, or score less than 15, Very Ruud should be banned.
Play a strong line-up, can't take Exeter for granted.
add:very Ruud said:
CANADA
time:14:30
channel: FSW
done
We definately need to send out the strongest available team as they have bragging rights for the first game so we need to just give them a reason to keep hush
a huge scoreline is in order! 6-0
saha 2, scholes 2, rooney, ronaldo
saha 2, scholes 2, rooney, ronaldo
Don't play our strongest line-up, but don't use the same team as last time either. Something along the lines of the team that played Chelsea would be in order, with Jones thrown in for his good performance in the first match.
I'd play the following team as long as we don't have any more injuries from yesterday..
Howard
P.Neville Pique Silvestre J.O'Shea
Fletcher Jones Scholes Ronaldo
Rossi Saha
subs
Ricardo
Fortune
Rooney
Spector
Giggs/Rio/G.Neville (which ever of these are closest to playing next Saturday)
Howard
P.Neville Pique Silvestre J.O'Shea
Fletcher Jones Scholes Ronaldo
Rossi Saha
subs
Ricardo
Fortune
Rooney
Spector
Giggs/Rio/G.Neville (which ever of these are closest to playing next Saturday)
--------------Howard-----------
--Nev----Rio----Mickey-----Heinze
--Ronaldo--Fletch---Scholes--Giggs
------Rooney-------Saha---------
feck em'
--Nev----Rio----Mickey-----Heinze
--Ronaldo--Fletch---Scholes--Giggs
------Rooney-------Saha---------
feck em'
mjdj said:
My sentiments exactlyTribec said:
Why Rossi? He looks about 8 stone wet through, the kind of physique that would be ruined by 3rd division defenders.
Thats right lets trash emm, then bring on the chelski cvnts!!.mjdj said:
Why are people persistantly suggesting 4-4-2? Not going to happen.
--------------Howard
--G.Nev--Brown--Silvestre--Heinze
--------------P.Nev
-------Fletcher--Scholes
Rooney----------------Giggs
-------------Saha
--------------Howard
--G.Nev--Brown--Silvestre--Heinze
--------------P.Nev
-------Fletcher--Scholes
Rooney----------------Giggs
-------------Saha
Giggs behind Rooney and Ronaldo instead of Fletcher and you've got it.
-----------------------------Howard----------------------------------
--Phil----------------Rio----------------Pique---------monsterGabby--
-----------------------------Keane-----------------------------------
--------------Jones---------Scholes---------Ronaldo------------------
--------------------GranshagggingScouse-slayer-----------------------
------------------------------Saha-----------------------------------
Subs: Carroll, Tweety, Sheasy, Giggs, Bellion
0-4 (Rooney, Scholes, Keane, Ronaldo)
--Phil----------------Rio----------------Pique---------monsterGabby--
-----------------------------Keane-----------------------------------
--------------Jones---------Scholes---------Ronaldo------------------
--------------------GranshagggingScouse-slayer-----------------------
------------------------------Saha-----------------------------------
Subs: Carroll, Tweety, Sheasy, Giggs, Bellion
0-4 (Rooney, Scholes, Keane, Ronaldo)
Groundside wrote
Why Rossi? Well he deserves his chance above Bellion right now. I know we fluffed up the the tie at Old Trafford by playing a lesser team, but the team I've suggested, not only includes 1st team, squad and those on the fringes. If Rossi isn't in the squad then someone like Blake. It would be a great experience for the youngsters, not only in terms of playing, but with that team around I'd feel more confident than I did the first time around. If you look through the original game thread, I was riddiculed for saying we'd struggle, well before we did.
I don't have that concern this time around, I'm sure that with a team similar to that which I chose before, we'll put 3 or 4 past them. With only 2 fit strikers right now, we've got to consider bringing someone up in case of injuries, and the cup although important, is 3rd in importance for me. Another reason for Rossi and Blake is that they weren't part of the disgrace the first time around, and thus have a clean slate from which to work.
Why Rossi? Well he deserves his chance above Bellion right now. I know we fluffed up the the tie at Old Trafford by playing a lesser team, but the team I've suggested, not only includes 1st team, squad and those on the fringes. If Rossi isn't in the squad then someone like Blake. It would be a great experience for the youngsters, not only in terms of playing, but with that team around I'd feel more confident than I did the first time around. If you look through the original game thread, I was riddiculed for saying we'd struggle, well before we did.
I don't have that concern this time around, I'm sure that with a team similar to that which I chose before, we'll put 3 or 4 past them. With only 2 fit strikers right now, we've got to consider bringing someone up in case of injuries, and the cup although important, is 3rd in importance for me. Another reason for Rossi and Blake is that they weren't part of the disgrace the first time around, and thus have a clean slate from which to work.
Longlivekeano said:
we should play a fairly strong team with some youngsters. personally i wanna see rossi and pique in action cause i havent got the chance yet but somehow i doubt that will happen on wednesday...
Tribec said:
what does one have to do with the other, one's a striker and the others a defender.
its also on live in the united states...just checked...on FSW...just made my monday. sweet.
3.55 am 20th Jan, StarSports- for South East Asian viewers.
4-0 United win, I reckon.
4-0 United win, I reckon.
Ronaldo07 said:
???
10-0 to us with than lineup.mjdj said:
I'd keep Pique in and possibly give Rossi a place on the bench.
Think Fergie will go with Fortune and O'Shea. I'd be tempted to give Heinze a rest.
If there are any doubts over Giggs and Rio then don't play them. I'd rather take the emabarrassment of losing at Exeter than playing Rio and Giggs and see them get injured and miss the Milan/Chelsea/Arse fixtures. Has Wes' suspension started already
I'd leave Saha in as he need to get his match fitness back.
----------------- Howard -------------------
Phil Nev -- Brown/Mickey -- Pique -- O'Shea
Smith -- Fletcher -- Jones -- Ronaldo
------------- Scholes ----------------
-------------- Saha ------------------
Think Fergie will go with Fortune and O'Shea. I'd be tempted to give Heinze a rest.
If there are any doubts over Giggs and Rio then don't play them. I'd rather take the emabarrassment of losing at Exeter than playing Rio and Giggs and see them get injured and miss the Milan/Chelsea/Arse fixtures. Has Wes' suspension started already
I'd leave Saha in as he need to get his match fitness back.
----------------- Howard -------------------
Phil Nev -- Brown/Mickey -- Pique -- O'Shea
Smith -- Fletcher -- Jones -- Ronaldo
------------- Scholes ----------------
-------------- Saha ------------------
Howard
Gary Rio Mickael Sheasy
Fletch Phil Fortune
Rooney Saha Giggs
subs Ricardo, Scholes, Ronaldo, Djemba, Miller
Gary Rio Mickael Sheasy
Fletch Phil Fortune
Rooney Saha Giggs
subs Ricardo, Scholes, Ronaldo, Djemba, Miller
For the purpose of Looking Busy, this is a direct quote from the FA's web pages.....
Honestly, we shouldn't need him for this. Better he gets well for Villa on the 22nd, or Chelsea on the 26th.soccerbest said:
I think this team can win 3-0, use ronaldo instead of giggs, as don't risk giggs in this match.thoward said:
i guess this line-up should be strong enough..
howard
o'shea brown pique spector
p.neville
bellion fletcher jones fortune
saha
howard
o'shea brown pique spector
p.neville
bellion fletcher jones fortune
saha
Its good that hes careful...soccerbest said:
Giggs And Neville Return For Cup Replay
Sir Alex Ferguson says Ryan Giggs has a "50/50 chance" of playing in United's FA Cup Third Round replay at Exeter on Wednesday night, while Gary Neville is set to returnm following a virus.
Giggs has been out of action for the last two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the Premiership clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford on 4 January.
The United manager had hoped to have the Welshman available for the trip to Anfield last Saturday, but the 31-year-old was not deemed ready for the lunchtime kick off.
However, Giggs will be in Ferguson's squad which travels to the south coast. "Ryan is 50/50," confirmed Sir Alex. "He is much better and I will take him with me. Hopefully he'll be alright for the game."
Gary Neville, who hasn't played since the 5-2 win over Crystal Palace on 18 December, has been suffering from a lingering flu virus, but will play against Exeter at St James' Park.
"Gary is back fit and will play on Wednesday night," added Fergie. "He's fine now and has had ten days training."
Neville's prolonged absence might have been a cause for concern, but Ferguson says the defenders condition had been monitored closely and has been given the all-clear to play.
"It has been a surprise at how long it has taken for him to shake it off. Normally, with the viruses the players have been getting in the last two months, have been a two or three-day thing. Gary's came, went, came back again, went and came back again. It has persisted with the lad.
"But he has been back in training for ten days, we have done all the blood tests and checks. He's perfectly alright now."
Rio Ferdinand has not been included in the travelling squad, with Ferguson confirming: "I will take a strong side, but I won't be taking Rio. He's not fit.
"One or two others have colds so I will leave them behind. There is a little bit of virus going around the place so we are keeping an eye on that."
Report by Ben Hibbs, at Carrington & Gemma Thompson.
http://www.manutd.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=143139&itype=466&icategoryid=120
Sir Alex Ferguson says Ryan Giggs has a "50/50 chance" of playing in United's FA Cup Third Round replay at Exeter on Wednesday night, while Gary Neville is set to returnm following a virus.
Giggs has been out of action for the last two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the Premiership clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford on 4 January.
The United manager had hoped to have the Welshman available for the trip to Anfield last Saturday, but the 31-year-old was not deemed ready for the lunchtime kick off.
However, Giggs will be in Ferguson's squad which travels to the south coast. "Ryan is 50/50," confirmed Sir Alex. "He is much better and I will take him with me. Hopefully he'll be alright for the game."
Gary Neville, who hasn't played since the 5-2 win over Crystal Palace on 18 December, has been suffering from a lingering flu virus, but will play against Exeter at St James' Park.
"Gary is back fit and will play on Wednesday night," added Fergie. "He's fine now and has had ten days training."
Neville's prolonged absence might have been a cause for concern, but Ferguson says the defenders condition had been monitored closely and has been given the all-clear to play.
"It has been a surprise at how long it has taken for him to shake it off. Normally, with the viruses the players have been getting in the last two months, have been a two or three-day thing. Gary's came, went, came back again, went and came back again. It has persisted with the lad.
"But he has been back in training for ten days, we have done all the blood tests and checks. He's perfectly alright now."
Rio Ferdinand has not been included in the travelling squad, with Ferguson confirming: "I will take a strong side, but I won't be taking Rio. He's not fit.
"One or two others have colds so I will leave them behind. There is a little bit of virus going around the place so we are keeping an eye on that."
Report by Ben Hibbs, at Carrington & Gemma Thompson.
http://www.manutd.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=143139&itype=466&icategoryid=120
brown, heinze, rio are the 3 defenders who wont play
keano wont play either, , giggs shouldnt be risked unless needed in 2nd half
in my opinion ronaldo played alot of games, he need resting or put on the sub bench for late 2nd half, alan smith is still injured i think
so my team will be:
----------------------howard------------------
p-nevil-----g-nevil-------silvestre-------o'shea
bellion----scholes--------fletcher-----fortune
-------------------------rooney------------------
---------------------saha------------------------
subs- ricardo, giggs, spector, miller, djemba
keano wont play either, , giggs shouldnt be risked unless needed in 2nd half
in my opinion ronaldo played alot of games, he need resting or put on the sub bench for late 2nd half, alan smith is still injured i think
so my team will be:
----------------------howard------------------
p-nevil-----g-nevil-------silvestre-------o'shea
bellion----scholes--------fletcher-----fortune
-------------------------rooney------------------
---------------------saha------------------------
subs- ricardo, giggs, spector, miller, djemba
--------------Howard-------------
--G.Nev--Brown--O'Shea--Fortune--
--------------P.Nev---------------
-------Fletcher--Miller-------------
--Ronaldo--------------Giggs------
-------------Saha-----------------
fancy this team to score a couple before half time then for Giggs, Ronaldo and Saha to be replaced at half time or there abouts.
--G.Nev--Brown--O'Shea--Fortune--
--------------P.Nev---------------
-------Fletcher--Miller-------------
--Ronaldo--------------Giggs------
-------------Saha-----------------
fancy this team to score a couple before half time then for Giggs, Ronaldo and Saha to be replaced at half time or there abouts.
weRutd&werule said:
can brown play this match after the red card against pool?