I think we might have underestimated Reading with that line up. 
Manchester United VS Reading
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Saha rested for 2 games in a row?
Number7 said:
Ole needs a run of games, Louis needed a rest, was lookin jaded in the last few games before Wigan.
He's rested for Newcastle away, which probably will be a tricky one.
Richardson said:I think we might have underestimated Reading with that line up.
You are joking right? It's our strongest available lineup apart from Fletcher, Giggs and Saha
Richardson said:I think we might have underestimated Reading with that line up.
Have you ever been optimistic before United's game when any of our first team player was missing?
both Giggs and Saha needs to rest, good to see Fergie play Ole and Park again.
Sarni said:
They are a very good side, and I hope Fergies decision wont backfire.
StanleyCupboard said:
I agree, i was fearing the worst when i heard SAF pre match press conference had visions of no Ronaldo or Park with Fletcher and Richardson on the wings
I think we'll win this game without much fuss with that team, hope Ole scores again
Richardson said:I think we might have underestimated Reading with that line up.
You said similar against Wigan.
We've got Newcastle away in 48 hours. He was bound to rest a couple of players, Giggs and Saha are probably the two most likely as well.
We'll have Vidic, Evra, Scholes, Giggs, Saha and Fletcher all fresh for Newcastle, that could be the difference. Ronaldo and Rooney are young enough to be able to cope with 2 games in a short space of time. I think Fergie has played this just right.
Glad that Carrick is back. Can't wait to see him in action, really good player. And I think it's a good decision from Fergie to also rest Evra today after two games in a row for him after the injury he got against Benfica.
StanleyCupboard said:
I agree again, a fresh Giggs and Saha could really be the difference against a Newcastle team that dont have the squad to rotate like we do add to that like you said Vidic, Evra and maybe even Gaz Nev then i think SAF has got this spot on
O'Shea and Carrick has never played well together...
Is Fletcher definately injured then?
Thats my only gripe with the team, I'm not to fond of the Carrick, O'Shea partnership as neither likes to get forward or quickly close down play. Both better at sitting in front of the defence.
Thats my only gripe with the team, I'm not to fond of the Carrick, O'Shea partnership as neither likes to get forward or quickly close down play. Both better at sitting in front of the defence.
Hope we can win this game quick, and then take Rooney off to rest. If we struggling, we have good players on the bench, Giggs, Saha, Evra.
O'Shea never plays well with anyone, we just have to hope the rest of the team play well enough that it doesn't matter. This is a big chance for Carrick to step up and be the main man.
Parks Life said:
Fletcher is on the bench
where is Evra?
charlenefan said:
MUTV have Fletcher down as sub and not Evra.
If thats the case, why's he not playing over O'Shea.
charlenefan said:Fletcher is on the bench
You've edited it.
I look like a crazy mofo now!
I'd have played Fletch instead of O'Shea though. Still a good line-up with quality options on the bench if we're not scoring
who is captain? Rio?
Parks Life said:
Because SAF rates O'Shea unlike you.
tbtt said:
I don't mind O'Shea as long as he's paired with an attacking central midfielder like Scholes or Giggs last season.
Carrick and O'Shea just doesn't go.
Carrick will become more offensive and make runs as well as passes, leaving O'S*ea to mop up at the back. Fletch is a bit too attacking for that and has a point to prove..
Fletch's workrate is excellent and can do a good job in midfield, better than O'Shea. Fletch and Carrick (who does a lot of defensive work with Scholes anyway) are both good defensively, while Fletch provides much more going forward than O'Sheahorselesspaul said:
Parks Life said:
Has MUTV said anything about Gazza yet
I look forward to hearing his Heysel jibes.horselesspaul said:
Rooney1987 said:
Nothing, although I did turn over to watch the end of the Charlton game.
O'Shea is appearing for the 150th time for united. Congratulations to him.
I'll stick my neck out and say he will appear in most peoples MOM selections.
I'll stick my neck out and say he will appear in most peoples MOM selections.
Parks Life said:Nothing, although I did turn over to watch the end of the Charlton game.
If true wouldn't it be a big story
Michel04 said:
Exactly.
Better passer, more work to break Reading's play down and better going forward as well.
I just have memories of the Copenhagen game away where neither Carrick or O'Shea looked like they wanted to take the initiative.
Dont understand why O'Shit starts ahead of Fletch either. Maybe Fergie just thinks O'Shea has a bit more strength?
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Lol.VanNistelrater said:
I think that Carrick's attacking ability is played down when he partners with Ninjaman. His defensive positioning is so good that I think SAF reckons that bringing in O'Shhh will give him more licence to get forward. Fletch defends well and has good stamina but is looking to get forward which could leave us short (with Tweety at Centre Back..) against Lita and co.
Richardson said:
Let's get it straight, Reading are a mid-table side, as good as Wigan for example. They aren't world beaters, they aren't as good as Newcastle, Bolton or Portsmouth for example, they are just ambitious and consistently get results against weaker opposition, occasionally giving some problems to better sides (like us or Chelsea).
They were lucky to draw at Stamford, and scored only one goal actually, the second was a gift from Chelsea.
That team should be enough to beat them at Old Trafford.
I wanna see how Carrick runs the midfield without Scholesly. He needs to settle in quickly
Will be interesting to see how Carrick fairs in there. He's going to need to take some responsibility for taking the game by the scruff of the neck, in the past he's had the excuse that Scholes has been doing it.
Big game for the lad.
Big game for the lad.
Sarni said:
Totally agree i dont want to jinx things but id be very surprised if we didnt score another 3 goals
Sarni said:
How come we didnt beat them at the madejski earlier this season then?
Too much overconfidence mate, I think we will win but it wont be a easy ride.