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Friday, July 16, 2010

Manchester United Begin their Preparation for 2010-2011


Manchester United begin their preseason against Celtic at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Come Join us as the Red Devils begin their preparation for the 2010-2011 season as they plan to win back the EPL Championship.

103 Comments:

Blogger manunitedrules said...

The teams are on the pitch. The match will start in a few minutes.

7:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It is hard to believe that there is a preseason match just five days after the World Cup Final

7:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The teams kick off.

7:11 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The starting lineups are:

Manchester United

Van Der Saar,Rafael,Smalling,Evans,Fabio,Fletcher,Scholes,Giggs,Diouf,Obertan,Berbatov


Celtic:

Zaluska,Wilson,O'Dea,Roone,Mulgrew,Forrest,Crosas,Brown,Ledley,Maloney,Fortune

7:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Wilson breaks down the right for Celtic,but his pass goes straight to VDS.

7:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

United go down the left and Fabio's cross is headed clear.The corner from Giggs is volleyed by Scholes, but blocked. Celtic clear.

7:18 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Obertan skews his shot wide after putting together over twenty passes.United make it look so easy.

7:22 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Berbatov heads high and wide after a great cross from Diouf.

7:22 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic play a long ball to Crosas, but Evans is Jonny on the spot.

7:24 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Scholes plays a fifty yard ball to Obertan. He passes to Diouf who shoots well over.

7:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Fortune crosses from the left and Fabio heads out for a corner. The corner is straight to VDS.

7:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Fabio fouls Mark Wilson. Free kick to Celtic. The free kick from Mulgrew is headed clear and United attempt to break, but Berbatov fails to control the pass.

7:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic win a corner off of Smalling. United clear the corner.

7:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Fabio wins a corner for United.Giggs takes the corner and Smalling is called for a foul.

7:34 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Fortune goes past Evans, but Evans recovers and concedes a corner.VDS punches the corner clear. Throw to Celtic.

7:35 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Fortune wins another corner off of Evans.Celtic take a short corner. and United eventually regain possession.

7:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

United break through Rafael and he passes to Obertan who shoots wide with just the keeper to beat.

7:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giggs passes to Diouf who back heels to Berbatov who shoots just wide from 25 yards out.United starting to pile on the pressure.

7:43 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Berbatov wins a free kick as he is fouled by Maloney. The free kick is cleared by Celtic.

7:43 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL 1-0 UNITED !!! BERBATOV SCORES WITH A CLINICAL FINISH.

7:46 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Obertan showed great skill by going past two players . He passed to Diouf who passed from the left for Berbatov to finish. Diouf is looking like a really great player.

7:47 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

San Jose vs Spurs will be broadcast on ESPN tomorrow at 4 EDT .

7:49 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Forrest shows Fabio a clean pair of heels. His cross is poor after a great piece skill.

7:51 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Fortune tries to win a free kick,but the ref waves play on.

7:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Evening, MUR! Sorry to join you late. I was delayed at a retirement dinner for a couple of colleagues.

How has it been so far?

7:54 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A great move from Celtic see Ledley's shot bounce off the side off the post. They get a corner.

7:55 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The commentators seem to be drooling over Berbatov. I see that he was the goalscorer. Has he been that good?

7:55 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I that United old boy Quintin Fortune that I spy going up against Fabio there?

7:56 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good evening BD. United have been the better team and deservedly lead 1-0. Celtic have had a few good spells. Obertan showed some great skill setting up the goal. Diouf had had a good first half as well.

7:57 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Halftime and United deservedly lead 1-0.

7:57 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And that's half-time. I've enjoyed reading your comments about the first half. I'll look forward to seeing the highlights.

7:57 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Berbatov has benefited from good service more than anything else.

7:58 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Blimey - it's Max Bretos on the half-time show. When did he make the jump from FSC to ESPN?!

8:01 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

To answer your question,BD, Berbatov deserves credit for a great left footed finish. Scholes played a nice pass to Obertan as well.

8:02 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Silky smooth finish from Dracula there. You must be pleased with that. It he started clicking along with some goals in the Premiership, you lot might be a real force.

8:02 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'll look forward to watching Diouff in the second half - he sounds pretty handy.

8:03 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

You are absolutely correct. I have not seen Max Bretos on ESPN prior to this evening. Tomorrow ESPN will show Spurs vs San Jose and Sunday will be Celtic vs Seattle.

8:04 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm happy to report that new striker Billy Paynter scored his first goal in a Leeds shirt today against Slovakian outfit Kosice in a 0-1 win in Slovakia. I'm expecting great things from Billy this season.

8:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I forgot to mention that Chris Smalling who was recently signed from Fulham had a solid first half at center half. A potential starter for England in the near future? Dracula may do better now that Hernandez has been signed and he knows that there is competition for his spot.

8:06 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nice one - I appreciate the effort. ESPN Summer Soccer Series. Who would have thought it five years ago. It's amazing how much footer we get these days. My dad was lamenting the end of the World Cup but to me it seems as if it never stops.

8:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Was he the striker that lots of goals fro Swindon? I have heard that he is a real prospect. That should help Leeds in the Championship.

8:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I don't mind at all. I see more footie now than when I was living at Lakenheath. How ironic.

8:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The announcers mentioned that Celtic have an American keeper warming up. He played in the 0-1 loss to Philadelphia and played for the University of Tulsa. The teams kick off.

8:13 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah - the same. He gave us fits last season. Scored a hat-trick in one and a brace in another match with us.

Here we go with the second half.

8:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Darren Gibson, a halftime sub shoots well over after great skill by Diouf and a pass from Drac.

8:14 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree. I think that with access to the games on the Internet speakeasies we have more coverage than my dad has in London.

8:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Both teams have made several substitutions.

8:15 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Who was the kid who gave the ball away and then ran back to foul there? I don't recognize him.

8:16 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Georgie Samaras nods home but it's called back for something. The beer toting Hoops fans in the crowd are not best pleased.

8:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Samaras heads home the free kick,but is flagged offside. Great call from the linesman.

8:17 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Biff - that was a nice uppercut from VDS to Samaras there after the ball.

8:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think we will see some unfamiliar faces in the second half. Are you familiar with Celtic's American keeper?

8:18 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's clear that Fergie has not spent the summer on the treadmill.

8:20 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's incredible to believe that six United players are being rested due to their participation in the World Cup. They are still taking Celtic to the cleaners.

8:21 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Not at all - it sounds like he skipped the MLS step, went straight from University of Tulsa to Europe.

8:21 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I will have to get a look at Fergie. I have not seen him today.

8:21 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Okay - the six would be Rooney and who else? Does Michael Carrick really need the rest? He didn't get on the pitch. You'd think that he'd want to stretch his legs.

8:23 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Free kick to United just inches outside the penalty are aas Diouf is fouled after great work from Obertan.

8:24 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Why was that not a pen? Free kick just inches outside now....

8:24 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Deflected out for a corner.

8:24 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The free kick is deflected for a corner. Celtic clear as they defend frantically in their own box.

8:25 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Mad scramble in the box now. Could easily have been 2-0 there. This match reinforces the feeling that Celtic, were they to join the EPL, would be a mid-table side alongside the likes of Fulham.

8:25 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic block three consecutive shots after great spin move from Drac.

8:27 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Lovely spin from Drac but the shot is blocked and another from Fabio. The color guy calls it a "Maradona move" but was that not the patented Zizou "Roulette" move?

8:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Penalty as Smalling pulls down Ledley

8:28 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Uh oh - Smalling hauls down Ledley and it's a penalty for Celtic.

Samaras to take and...

1-1! Game on!

8:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL! 1-1 as Smaras blasts the penalty in the upper 90.

8:28 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Celtic fans now have something to have a drink over.

8:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

To answer your question I know Rooney, Hernandez,Vidic,and yes Carrick are being rested. I am not sure who the other players are.

8:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That was a close call as Samaras broke down the left, but no Celtic players were in the box as he crossed.

8:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Fortune is fouled as Wes Brown has struggled.

8:33 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's good to see Fede Macheda get a run out.

8:37 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That was great break by United, but Cha do Ri defended really well. He must have sprinted half the length of the field.

8:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Yes he did well on that break. I noticed that United have a young Belgian at right back. SAF wants to get a good look at the youngsters.

8:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The announce said he spent eighteen months on loan at Stoke.

8:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Cleverley and De Laat looked more like reserves than starters on that attack.

8:42 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

VDS saved well from Marc Antoine Fortune.

8:43 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree - I don't expect to see much of Cleverly and De Laat.

8:44 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL 2-1 UNITED AS WELBECK SCORES A SIMPLE TAP IN AFTER HE PASSES TO DRAC AND DRAC RETURNS A RATHER CLEVER PASS.

8:47 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

This has to be one of Drac's best performances in a United shirt. I think he knows that there is someone waiting to take his place if he does not improve upon last season.

8:50 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nearly 3-1 as Zaluska tips Macheda's shot around the post for a corner.

8:51 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Welbeck seemed almost bemused byu picking up that goal. A strange reaction.

8:52 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. He did seem surprised.

8:53 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL 3-1 AS CLEVERLY SCORES A DEFLECTED GOAL! A GREAT BACK HEEL FROM DRAC WHO HAS A GOAL AND TWO ASSISTS.

8:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! After knocking people over all game, Cleverly picks up United's third after a nice touch from Drac.

8:55 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I criticize Cleverly and then he scores. Drac has had two clever assists tonight.

8:56 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I got a good look at Fergie. He seems to be about the same weight that he has been the past few years. I think he was much thinner in his earlier United years. I cannot criticize as I am guilty of the same offense.

8:58 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree - it is rather like the pot calling the kettle black for me to criticize Fergie.

8:59 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The standard of play has been pretty good for a preseason match. Better than some World Cup matches.

9:00 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That is a final and United win 3-1 The score might be a little harsh on Celtic.

9:00 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Guys,
I didn't know you had a link going for the match.
I enjoyed the match on my couch with the missus

9:00 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It has been great chatting with you as you had a busy evening. Are we doing San Jose vs Spurs tomorrow?

9:01 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hello UWS. What did you think of the match?

9:02 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Full-time: 3-1 United. You must be pleased by that. Your lot looked good tonight.

9:02 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nice of you to join us, UWS!

9:03 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The QUALITY was in Toronto.
I feel the match was better than most of the WC games

Berba played well. He did look fed up a lot but some his passes were great. His goal was clinical!

Overall I am very pleased with the stars and the kids!

As for ESPN.... GET NEW COMMENTATORS!!!

AND... SPORTSCENTER NOW in the middle of the second half!!


I am a happy chappy.. must be my United flag proudly hanging outside my house!

9:03 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Some good stuff on tomorrow. Chelski v. Palace and Arsenal v. Barnet on at 10 am and then Spurs v. Earthquakes in the afternoon on ESPN. Care to join me?

9:05 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. I am not sure why SPORTSCENTER had to be in the middle of the match. It doesn't make sense. I was pleased with Diouf and Obertan had his best performance in a United shirt. Chris Smalling had a good match, but showed his inexperience when he gave away the penalty. Celtic showed that they are a decent side.

9:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I will join you. Will we do the morning matches as well?

9:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree with you about commentators, UWS. Strictly the "B" team - they've given the first stringers the rest of the summer off. I think the color guy referred to the "legendary Celtic manager Jack Stein (rhymed with "mine"). Oy vey!

Still...I do appreciate the effort. Mustn't grumble.

9:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'll be around in the morning, sure. I'll look forward to it, lads. See you then!

9:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I will be around. I see everyone tomorrow. Take care UWS and BD!

9:10 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Thomas was out with his friend... a girl that used to be his girlfriedn. He just got home, he wants to watch the match now!

Obertan was okay... a little too many step overs for my book. Smalling was a silly boy for the pen

I will be around for some tomorrow

Take care

UNITED!!!!

9:12 PM  

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