Fulham vs Manchester United

Red Hand Devil said:
Setanta Ireland 16.45 :devil:

Not sure about how you's British lads receive coverage of Setanta, i've checked the UK listings but there doesnt seem to be a listing, do you's get Setanta Ireland over in the UK as a matter of interest?
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It's on ITV in England.
 
Red Pavan said:
Atleast ITV's commentators are decent
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Yeah absolutely. I feckin cant stand Craig Burley after he was screaming that Ronnie should of been sent off for kicking out the other week - he spent nearly 20 mins straight shiting on about it & he ruined the vibe watching it!

He's on my list :mad:

ITV are good, they are very positive regarding football & United seem to a personal favourite of that station for many years now - "which is nice" :)
 
My team

Foster
Rafael
OShea
Evans
Fabio
Giggs
Fletcher
Anderson
Tosic
Tevez
Wellbeck
 
Foster
O'Shea
Vidic
Rio
Evra
Anderson
Scholes
Ronaldo
Nani
Giggs
Tevez
 
Crustanoid said:
I have a feeling Rooney won't start against Inter, but Park and Fletcher will. Either Giggs or Scholes also will so the one that doesnt will play against Fulham. Evra and Vidic should be rested (maybe give Fabio a game?)
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I think it would not be a wise choice to not start a playerbas good as Rooney at home in a game where united need to score
 
Absolutely must rest Ronaldo and Evra.

Fabio might be an outside bet to play, considering O'Shea has a good chance of playing against Inter.

Interesting to see if Scholes or Fletcher plays, since I reckon the one who doesn't will start against Inter.

Berbatov will probably be rested too.
 
Fergie will take a chance on this one he has to.Nani,Gibson Fabio,Eckersley,Wellbeck and even Tosic all in with big shouts.It would be great to have Gary and Wes back but I reckon it might be too soon.Big test but we are up to it
 
GIBSON SETS HIS SIGHTS

Darron Gibson has set his sights on starring in another Wembley Cup final - just days after helping Manchester United to the first step of an unprecedented Quintuple.

The Republic of Ireland international midfielder was still pinching himself after featuring in United's tense League Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

Now Gibson, who has made his mark at Old Trafford following loan spells at Royal Antwerp and Wolverhampton Wanderers, is hoping to earn a call-up to the United side for Saturday's Quarter Final tie at Fulham.

The 21-year-old scored in his team's 4-1 win at Derby in the Fifth Round and is now determined to establish himself as a first-team regular under Sir Alex Ferguson.

"If you had asked me at the start of the season whether I would be playing in a Wembley final, then I would never have believed it", he said.

"But my chances have come this season and I've taken them as well as I could have done and I'm delighted.

"It was absolutely brilliant to be out there against Tottenham and although it was nerve-wrecking to watch the penalty shoot-out, I think we deserved to win.

"I am surprised with the progress I've made but the main aim now is to break into the first team and establish myself.

"I need to keep my head down, keep working hard and hopefully more chances will come."

Gibson has been forced to wait for his chance with the reigning European champions, but he insists that he never had any doubt that he would make the grade.

"I never worried that it wasn't going to happen for me at United, because I never really had a proper go at it," he added.

"If it hadn't have happened for me this season, then perhaps I might have worried then."

http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/FAC6_FulhamUnited_gibson_preview.htm
 
United have no new injury concerns ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final trip to Fulham on Saturday.

Sir Alex will take a 20-man squad to Craven Cottage with the manager confirming he will make changes to the side that won at Newcastle in midweek.

"It's an opportunity to keep the players' engines running," Sir Alex told reporters at his pre-match press conference. "They have all been applying themselves very well, so rotating the squad has been working well."

The Reds' boss also revealed that Gary Neville will be back in training next week, while Wes Brown and Rafael are making good progress with their recovery from injury.

"Wes needs a couple more weeks, but Gary may be back a bit sooner - hopefully he’ll be training with us again next week," Ferguson added. "Rafael will be out for a little longer with a hairline fracture of his ankle."
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http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=6628455
 
---------------------- Kuszczak ----------------------
O´Shea ----- Vidic ----------------- Evans ------ Evra
Nani -------- Gibson -------------- Anderson ---- Giggs
------------ Rooney --------------- Tevez ------------

Bench: Foster, Eckersley, Fletcher, Scholes, Park, Ronaldo, Berbatov

Rest: VDS, Rio, Carrick
 
Sean_RedDevil said:
---------------------- Kuszczak ----------------------
O´Shea ----- Vidic ----------------- Evans ------ Evra
Nani -------- Gibson -------------- Anderson ---- Giggs
------------ Rooney --------------- Tevez ------------

Bench: Foster, Eckersley, Fletcher, Scholes, Park, Ronaldo, Berbatov

Rest: VDS, Rio, Carrick
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Kuszczak hardly will play after Foster latest's performance so Foster in goal.

We have no other option than O'shea at RB even when he needs a rest.

Fabio for Evra. Enough for Evra after 120+90 mins this week.

Probably Welbeck for Rooney but that isnt certain or probably on the wing and Giggs upfront supporting Tevez.

Keep players fresh for Inter.
 
---------------------- Foster ----------------------
O´Shea ----- Rio ----------------- Vidic ------ Evans
Nani -------- Gibson -------------- Scholes ---- Wellbeck
------------ Rooney --------------- Tevez ------------

Bench: VDS, Evra, Fletcher, Giggs, Park, Ronaldo, Berbatov
 
Man Utd Squad (From MEN)
Van der Sar, Foster, Kuszczak, O’Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Gibson, Fletcher, Park, Giggs, Anderson, Nani, Rooney, Berbatov, Tevez, Welbeck

Starting 11

-----------Foster

O’Shea Ferdinand Evans Evra

Nani Gibson Scholes Anderson

-------Rooney Tevez

Subs
Kuszczak
Vidic
Fletcher
Giggs
Park
Ronaldo
Welbeck

Now this is very difficult. Fergie said he will make changes to the team again but who would get left out? Certain players seem likely to face Inter Milan in our next game so ive rested them.

Foster will most probably start in goal as a reward for his performances in the Carling Cup Final. One of our CB's will be rested. Ive chosen Vidic because we need him for Inter Milan this time and Ferdinand needs a run of games after his return from injury. Nani, Gibson, Scholes and Anderson didnt play in midweek so this may be their chance. Rooney is in good scoring form and must continue playing, while Tevez should start.
 
Personally I'd like to see Scholes play against Inter so in a way I hope he doesnt start against Fulham. Fletch-Anderson for me, Giggs and Nani on the wings. Possibly switch Anderson wide and Giggs central.

Leaving Park, Scholes, Carrick and Ronnie fresh for Inter.
 
Fulham:

-----------------Foster-----------------
Rafael-----Evans---Ferdinand--O'Shea
Nani----Anderson----Scholes----Park
------------Rooney-----Tevez----------

Kuzchack
Vidic
Evra
Gibson
Giggs
Berbatov
Welbeck

Inter:

------------------VDS-----------------
O'Shea----Vidic---Ferdinand----Evra
-----Carrick----Fletcher----Giggs----
Ronaldo-------Berbatov------Rooney

Foster
Evans
Rafael
Scholes
Anderson
Park
Tevez
 
Massive games coming up on all fronts, a 1-0 win would do quite nicely considering Fulham's home form. Could well see the big guns playing tomorrow as the Inter game would be four days after this one. Anybody know who Inter are playing this weekend?
 
I'd rest VDS, Rio, Evra, Ronaldo, Giggs, Scholes, Rooney, Fletcher, Carrick

Is Tosic available?
 
Foster

O'Shea
Vidic
Evans
Evra

Ronaldo
Anderson
Scholes
Nani

Rooney
Tevez

He hardly ever rests Ronaldo, Rooney hasn't played many games and we don't have masses of options at the back. It will be a tough game too so we need a strong side out there. Take Ronaldo, Rooney and Evra off if we are winning comfortably.
 
I don't think Evra will feature what with Inter coming up in 4 days and all.

He also featured 120 mins in the final and 90(?) against Newcastle

Same goes for Ronaldo
 
Ronaldo needs rest, no reason for Rooney and Evra not to play, if they tire we can always bring them off. The players will be up for every game at this time of the season, no doubt whatever 11 we put out will be well up for it.
 
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