We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
It's the business end of the season in which every match has real significance. Manchester United set off on a tear of three matches in five days tonight, while Chelsea have a dress rehearsal for their Cup Final appearance at the end of May.
posted by The Blue Devil @ 2:25 PM
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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A bit difficult finding a good stream for the United match this afternoon as the Chelsea match is on Sky Sports.
Here it is though:
http://www.justin.tv/eplhd011
Here are the teams for tonight's match: Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Fletcher, Scholes, Anderson, Giggs, Ronaldo, Rooney Subs: Kuszczak, Berbatov, Carrick, Nani, Rafael Da Silva, O'Shea, Tevez
Portsmouth: James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Davis, Mullins, Hughes, Belhadj, Nugent, Crouch Subs: Begovic, Pennant, Pamarot, Utaka, Cranie, Kanu, Basinas Referee: Peter Walton (Northamptonshire)
So it's back to the Rooney and Ron show tonight as Berba is left on the bench. I'm not surprised - he was rubbish on Sunday.
And we're off....!
I'm back on VSS now as the other stream froze up at the kickoff. Spanish commentary but a good crisp picture.
The camera has fixed on a very pissed off looking Rio Ferdinand in the stands. Is he out for the season?
Decent tempo at the start of this game.
GOAL! Well, that was quick. Rooney sticks the knife in early. Great ball from Anderson wide to Giggsy and he just slid it across for Roon to tap home.
The Neviller is just back from injury and he's already hobbled off for treatment on a wonky ankle. Can anyone tell the old man that his time is up?
Anderson goes close to adding #2 on 12 minutes after Calamity essentially threw it out to him.
Chelsea have a real chance of nabbing that second automatic Champions League qualification spot from Liverpool after that thrilling draw yesterday.
Paul Hart's got a lot on his mind now.
Giggsy swings in a corner to Scholes. His ball is collected by James.
Vidic picks up a yellow for a nibble at David Nugent.
HEy Bob
I am home and have United on the computer and Chelsea on the TV
COME ON UNITED!!
Rooney play up front alone???
He needs to score more goals
Nearly a second goal there with Vidic heading toward goal from a corner and Kabboul clearing off the line.
oooh, off the post
GO IN
Hey, Dave! It's more like Rooney and Ronaldo up front together. It's been all United so you'll have a relaxing afternoon IMHO.
What are you taking about Rio being out for the season?
Wasn't off the post, cleared
Oooh, Giggsy in one-on-one with Calamity who saves point blank range.
I was just wondering. He's not even on the bench, but up in the stands looking all sulky with his iPod.
This season hasn't gone smooth ever!!
GIGGS MISSED A ONE ON ONE!!!
Everton claim a pen but not given
Chelsea still at 0-0 with the Toffees after half an hour.
I think he is just being rested after the semi
Cech saves well from Cahill
Pompey just haven't shown any ambition at all. They reckon they're safe probably. And can't get close to Europe. That will bode well for the Toon in their match on Monday.
Come on United... score a second and third and fourth.. sixth
Rooney headbutts James... just for fun
Some interesting juggling from Crouchie but it comes to nothing.
Greedy as ever, Dave.
That Scunny draw yesterday really helped us out. They've still got one game in hand but our fifth place is looking more and more safe. And perhaps fourth?
Giggsy nearly in on that Ronaldo ball for #2.
ooh, Ron finds Giggs but he hits it wide!!
What's Roon jabbering about - he was a mile offside. Book that oik!
Roon gets it in...was he offside...Yes
Did you like the photo that I used for this thread? I reckon it's a classic!
Well, not a mile... maybe 2 inches
Jo misses a chance for Everton
Ron being sent off, right?
Great move by United, shot shanked by Fletcher
At least we are playing well but this is how we have been this season. We haven't been finishing off teams
Half time at the Bridge 0-0
Everton have had some chances and should have had a penalty
Nearing half time now.
Yeah, that was the handball earlier in the season, right?
Half time
1-0 but should have been more!!
Nani hasn't got a game for you lot in yonks.
No, it was the headbutt at the beginning of LAST season
I'm off to set up my classroom then. Back in a tick.
I have to leave too soon to watch Matt play tennis
Nani came on in Porto last week
We are underway at Stamford Bridge
I finally have my United link back and the teams are just coming out
Glory Glory Man United blaring
COME ON UNITED!!
Nugent being replaced by Costa's Pennant
Everton go very close
Finally we are off at OT
Two minutes after London
I don't want another Sunderland, Wigan, Porto and co winning 1-0
COME ON
James comes and heads the ball away from Ron way out
Everton doing very well at the moment
They have had the better chances
Ron misses Roon with two crosses
COME ON
FLOODGATES.... OPEN!!!
Stupid foul by Evra on Crouchie
Neville's replacement, O'Shea, off hurt for a twin
Now Evans seems to be hurt
COME ON... KNOCK IT OFF
ooh, Giggs should have scored again!!
I'm back for a moment - Giggsy should have had a hat-trick. My prediction - Scholesy scores one on his 600th appearance for United tonight.
Struth... Pompey almost in
COME ON UNITED!!
Pennant sets up Crouch but he hits it wide
COME ON PLEASE!!
This is typical United all season long
WHAT IS UP!!!
Goalless at the Bridge with 20 to go
Pompey getting chances
Crouch saved by VDS
Rooney breaks but saved by James
Less than 20 to go
SCORE!!
Jo hits one over the bar for Everton
United don't look dangerous right now
Lamps has a shot blocked inside the box
United's defense is pathetic right now
Heriedeson ran through three players
Johnson wins the ball in the box off his knees
Corner now to United
United try their short touch... like against Chelsea
Pompey don't fall for it
Another corner
Carrick about to come on for Anderson
Come on Michael.. play like before the England call up
Chelsea starting to turn the screw with 10 to go
13 at OT
United don't seem to have any good ideas as of late
I am officially nervous
Pompey dominating possession
Cahill hits the side netting but he should have done better
We can't get a dangerous ball into the box
9 to go
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CARRICK!!!!
Great ball by Scholsey and good finish!!
LOVELY JUBBLY
Keep it tight... get a few more
1 to go in London plus stoppage time
3 and half in Manchester plus stoppage time
Ron hits one wide... should have done better
Into injury time at Chelsea... Jo and Cech both down hurt
Ron knocks one in but called back for offside... I think he was
Cech and Jo both still both down
Jo is limping and coming off
Rafael goes close twice
2 minutes of added time at OT
Drogs rattles the crossbar in the 92 minute
Ronaldo slides in and almost gets it in
Into the 94th minute at the Bridge
Yes... over at OT
Three points clear with a game in hand
Bring on Spurs on Saturday
Still going at Chelsea 95th minute
Chelsea are offside
That is is at the Bridge
Two points dropped by Chelsea
I hope the Cup Final has more goals
Take care
A bloody good couple of days for you, Dave. I think you lot can safely call the engravers now.
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