Lakenheath Old Boys

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!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

A Boxing Day Spectacular


A full round of Boxing Day fixtures begins with a relegation London Derby between Fulham and West Ham United at Craven Cottage. The highlight of this fixture is that both managers are one or two losses away from the sack during this holiday period. Hopefully, everyone at LOB is having a less stressful holiday period than Messrs. Hughes and Grant. The Highlight of the 10 AM matches is the two matches between the Manchester clubs and the northeast clubs as United hosts Sunderland and Newcastle hosts Man Citeh. Finally, we conclude with Aston Villa vs Spurs. Come join us for a busy part of the EPL season.

324 Comments:

Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, MUR - thanks for posting the thread! I'm really looking forward to the early match, which is even earlier than usual with a noon GMT kickoff here in Blighty. You'll need a strong cup of coffee to get yourself up for that one.

Fulham v. West Ham is a real relegation dogfight with two managers - Sparky and the Undertaker - with their jobs very much on the line. With Steve McClaren out of a job at Wolfsburg, they'll be looking over their shoulders and wondering when the former England boss will be brought in.

5:48 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Only two casualties to the weather in the Premiership today:

Blackpool v. Liverpool
Everton v. Brum

So the Merseysiders will have to busy themselves with cleaning up from yesterday's Christmas dos and re-heating the left-overs.

5:56 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good afternoon BD. I am loking forward to the early match . I do not believe it is televised, so I will look for a link. The coffee is brewing as it is 33 degrees in Harlingen this morning after a balmy week.

7:01 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Fulham take full advantage of some sluggish early defending from the Hammers. Aaron Hughes with a free header in the 10th minute.

1-0 Cottagers!

7:14 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's a shame because the Hammers were looking lively, particularly Carlton Cole, in the early going but there's a reason that they're bottom at Christmas and it's that worst defense in the league that's to blame. Where are you WHR?

7:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I finally found a link , but missed the goal.

7:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It is still 1-0, but I am listening to bloody Efan this early in the morning. It is perfect weather for a nice strong cup of coffee. Hughes and Grant do not appear to be cold.

7:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That was a decent shot by Davies that was always rising. I forgot to mention that Clint Dempsey should take some long range efforts after scoring against Greenie in the World Cup.

7:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I don't mean to sound critical, but I have not been impressed. One can tell why these two sides are struggling.

7:38 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Shame about having to listen to Efan. We've got Alan Smith doing the color on Sky here.

7:39 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Bit of a calamity in the Fulham defense there and a deflection allows Carlton Cole to slide in his second goal of the season, a priceless equalizer for the Hammers on 36 minutes.

1-1!

7:40 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!! 1-2 HAMMERS AS PIQUIONNE SCORES FROM CLOSE RANGE. I'M FOREVER BLOWING BUBBLES. ADIOS HUGHES.

7:48 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Just as I was saying to my dad that I hadn't seen much from Piquionne, he's popped up unmarked at the back post to steer a volley home.

1-2 right on the stroke of half time!

7:48 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree with you, MUR. This would certainly be curtains for Sparky if Fulham were to lose to their cross town rivals today.

7:49 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Halftime and 1-2 to the Hammers. I will be back as the missus wants to buy towels on sale at Sears. Freddie will be pleased.

7:49 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Eddie Johnson is on for Clint Dempsey. The wife is at JC Penney, not Sears, on a brisk morning by Harlingen standards.

8:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Hammers still lead at the Cottage. Damien Duff came on a s a sub for someone, but I am not sure. I am Surprised to see Freddie Sears starting for the Hammers.

8:19 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The evil QPR have taken the lead against Swansea and It is Pompey 0 Millwall 0.

8:21 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Morning Gentlemen

Happy Boxing Day!

I am ready for a football feast!

Come you Hammers!

8:23 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I haven't bothered finding a link for the match but I did find a Soccer Saturday link


QPR are beating Swansea 1-0

Some Argy-bargy there. 22 men bust up and two sent off

8:25 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

This would be a big win for WH

8:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good morning UWS. The Hammers nearly scored twice in a minute. First Hangeland tackled Cole, then Sears shot just wide.

8:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I want the Hammers to win.

8:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Cricket Update
4th Test Day 1
Australia 98 all out
England 157 for 0

8:27 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

So, by Christmas wish for this weekend
United to easily beat Sunderland
Newcastle to stuff Citeh
Arsenal and Chelsea draw or an Arsenal win



Leeds to beat Leicester too

8:29 AM  
Blogger West Ham Rising said...

Where's my bloody link, gentlemen?

I mean, Happy Boxing Day!

Snowed in Columbus, GA yesterday.

Crazee

8:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Tim Cahill is going to Qatar for the Asian Championships... Everton are really going to miss him!!

8:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Morning John
Happy Boxing Day
I'm not watching the match. I have the panel talking!

We are expecting our first snow of the year today into tomorrow

8:31 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bugger Millwall have scored at Fratton Park

8:33 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Morning John. Now 1-3 Hammers as Cole gets his second. Surely Sparky Hughes will get sacked this evening.

8:34 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

YES!!!!!!!!!

West Ham extend their lead

Hopeless Carton Cole with the goal

8:34 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Ipswich vs Watford has been called off!

8:35 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think Derby vs Doncaster has been postponed as well.

8:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Eddie Johnson missed a great chance for Fulham as he volleyed over from close range.

8:36 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I have really been pleases with Blackpool's performances this season and they are safely in 10th place right now but is their pitch going to be the ruin of them
With today's match against the other Pool called off, they have had THREE home games postponed so far!!

8:39 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Leeds vs Pompey at Elland Road on Tuesday. I am sure that BD and UWS will have plenty to say about that match.

8:39 AM  
Blogger West Ham Rising said...

Sounds like a much needed three points coming our way. The Mendittos have had a difficult Christmas. Our youngest was diagnosed with Kawasaki Syndrome on December 17th. She was hospitalized for three days and her full recovery will take weeks. We were fortunate to catch it early -- otherwise there can be severe complications.

8:42 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wow John!!

The Nocitos all send our positive thoughts your way!
Very pleased you caught it early

8:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am sorry to hear that John. I wish your daughter the best. She will be in our thoughts.

8:50 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Three minutes of stoppage time as the Hammers will be level on points with Fulham and Wigan and one point ahead of Wolves.

8:51 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

West Ham have won away for the first time this season. They are off the bottom

8:54 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Hammers win 1-3 at the Cottage and are off the bottom of the table as they secure their first away win of the season.

8:55 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

West Ham have jumped up to 18th level with Fulham on 16 points

8:55 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Yikes... West Ham's first away win since the opening match of LAST season at Wolves

8:56 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Some halftime scores in the Championship. QPR 1 Swansea 0
Pompey 0 Millwall 1

8:57 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, UWS and WHR. A fabulous win for the Hammers then, which lifts them off the bottom.

I'm really sorry to hear about Kat's illness, John. I hope this win at least gives you a bit of Boxing Day cheer.

8:57 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

UWS , you must be looking forward to Leeds vs Pompey on Tuesday.

8:58 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Bob
How was your Christmas?
I did get your Skpye messages

8:58 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Not really... I don't want either team to lose

9:04 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Soccer Saturday funnies going on

9:13 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Merson is classic with his murdering of names!!

9:17 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Looking at United's fixtures over the holiday period... LET'S WIN THEM ALL

Today
Sunderland H
Tuesday
Birmingham A
New Years Day
West Brom A
1/4
Stoke H

9:22 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Having a marvelous Christmas over here with the family. We did up a right feast yesterday and have plenty of Boxing Day leftovers to come.

The only thing I want is three points away to Leicester this afternoon. It's coming right up.

9:33 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hello gents . I want three points vs Sunderland and hope Leeds get three points at the Crisps Stadium.

9:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

QPR lead Swansea 3-0.

Pompey have tied it up against Millwall through a David Nugent Header. It is now 1-1 at Fratton Park.

9:48 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I just got back from the store

COME ON UNITED!!!

9:56 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

QPR have increased their lead to 4-0.

9:56 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Welcome back UWS. I ran a similar errand a few minutes ago. Did you see that Pompey are now level?

9:57 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

COME ON UNITED!!!

9:58 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Glad to hear that!

United's line up
VDS
Evra
Rio
Vidic
Rafael
Anderson
Giggs
Park
Carrick
Berbatov
Rooney

On the bench
Kusz
Neville
Smalling
Gibson
Hernandez
Macheda
Tiago
Bebe

NOT A STRONG BENCH!

10:00 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

QPR have defeated Swansea 4-0 and Pompey have drawn 1-1 with Millwall. Both scores are finals.

10:00 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

WE're off at OT

COME ON UNITED!!!!

10:00 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've had some Walker's Crisps for lunch today so I'm hoping that the Leeds will be munching on Leicester in similar fashion this afternoon. It's all about to start.

10:00 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The match is underway at OT.

10:00 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Best undefeated start to the season on United's history!!

10:01 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Morning gentlemen. Disappointed in Everton being cancelled, watching Man. U./Sunderland on FSC.

10:02 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Not happy with the start

10:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good morning Someone.

10:03 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Goal already in the Prem

Barry scores for Citeh

10:04 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

BERBATOV!!!!!!
Made by Roon

10:05 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

SS are behind FSC!!

10:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

YESSSS!!!! Goal !! Drac scores with a header at the far post off a great cross from Roon.
1-0 United.

10:05 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

That was a fast start.

10:07 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I was hoping for a fast start because we nearly lost to Sunderland last year at OT, but were saved thanks to Rio's brother.

10:07 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Tevez makes it 2-0 for Man City.

10:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Looks like another unhappy return to OT for Brucie.

10:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hull City have taken the lead away to Sheffield United. Roon nearly scores as he chips the keeper.

10:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh , very close by Roon!!!!

10:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh, Berba rattles the post!!

GET A SECOND!

10:10 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, Someone. And congrats to the Mancs. United and Citeh currently sitting pretty #s 1 and 2 respectively at the top of the Prem. Drac on 12 goals, Tevez close behind on 11.

10:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nearly 2-0 as Drac rattles the post.

10:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Busy feeding the dog... missed Tev's goal!

10:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wigan take the lead at Molineux

According to Merson earlier, if Wolves lose they are relegated

10:12 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That's right #1 and #2 in the league... that was my prediction!!!

10:13 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United really should score a hatful today


Leicester started the better at Crisps

10:14 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That is why you are first place in the LOB prediction table.

10:15 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I still can't believe Rooney hasn't scored in open play since March


OOH... Anderson hits the woodwork

COME ON UNITED!!

10:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OOH Now Anderson rattles the bar.

10:15 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

I've lost control of the television but have found a good stream of Celtic/St Johnstone. No score.

Post is helping Sunderland from being down by 2 or 3.

10:15 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bristol City take the lead against Reading

10:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

We should be 3-0 ahead. We are putting on quite a show. I am pleased.


COME ON UNITED!!!

10:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Callie lead St. Mirren 1-0

10:18 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United are all over them... get a second goal!

10:18 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Gordon saves easily from Roon after another great attack from United.

10:18 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh, Berbatov off the side netting
Giggs is playing brilliantly!

Merson says it is the Harlem Globe Trotters

10:19 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The shot from Drac goes into the side netting.

10:19 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh
Now Giggs goes very close!!

10:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ex United player Bardsley is booked for a nasty challenge on Drac and Gordon saves well from Giggs.

10:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Gordon easily catches the United corner.

10:21 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

These misses better not come back to bite us

10:21 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Wigan are now 0-2 up at Molineaux.

10:22 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Leeds take the lead!!!
Max Gradel with the goal!

10:23 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!

Max, you beauty! Gradel scores his seventh and our opening goal at the Walkers. We're on our way.

0-1!

10:23 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wigan are two up at Molineux

10:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree UWS. I would feel more comfortable if we were up by two or three goals.

10:23 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United man Cleverley with Wigan's goal

10:24 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Cardiff have taken the lead against Coventry

10:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Well done Leeds. That is now three in two games for Gradel. If the Whites win he should get a bag of crisps.

10:24 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Remember, Untied were dominated at the Stadium of Light earlier in the season in a scoreless match

10:25 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

FSC just jumped ahead a tick

10:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Sunderland starting to get some possession

COME ON UNITED!

10:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I do remember that. We were drawing a lot of matches at that time and were not playing well. We nearly lost to Sunderland at OT last year.

10:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

COME ON UNITED!!!

We have taken our foot of the pedal.

10:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Barnsley have taken the lead against Burnley and Rangers have taken the lead at Motherwell.

10:31 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Celtic not finishing their chances, what else is new?

10:32 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Reading tie it up against Bristol C

10:32 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United have gone off the boil... COME ON

10:32 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I just read the first comment of the thread.
I didn't hear that Wally in a Brolley has been canned

10:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Leeds enjoying lots of possession

10:34 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Is Walley in a Brolley Steve McLaren?

10:35 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

yup

10:37 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U

10:37 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Rangers two up at Motherwell

10:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Thanks UWS. Sounds like an appropriate and accurate nickname.

10:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

COME ON UNITED YOU SHOULD BE TRYING FOR TWO!!!

10:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That's what they called him after the loss at Wembley to Croatia
I think it was Wally and his brolley

10:39 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

We need a second before half

10:40 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

He sure was clueless as England manager. The inmates were running the asylum.

10:40 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That was decent effort from Anderson. That's more like it.

10:41 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Roon almost plays in Anderson

10:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bardsley makes a great tackle on Anderson to prevent a second United goal.

10:42 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bolton take the against WBA
Matty Taylor

10:42 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bardsley clears the Giggs corner. United will attempt another corner.Gordon punches away then Roon shoots tamely at Gordon.

10:43 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Reading take the lead against Bristol City. The lead 2-1. Wycombe have taken the lead against Hereford.

10:45 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Come on United
Sunderland doing some attacking

Corner...very dangerous but cleared

DON'T GIVE THEM ANYTHING TO HOLD ON TO FOR TEH SECOND HALF

10:46 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

one added minute

10:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Zenden takes the corner for Sunderland. Now Roon counters , but Gordon gathers the ball. One minute of stoppage time.

10:46 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Bolton up 1-0 on West Brom. The Wanderers are the surprise of the season so far.

10:46 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Giggs wastes a chance for the cross and that's it

Great start but not happy with the scoreline!

10:47 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Halftime and United lead 1-0, but it should have been much more. We need to do better in the second half.

10:47 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United have won 13 out of the last 14 Boxing Day fixtures

I can't remember exactly the one we didn't. I think we got hammered once. Was it at Sunderland?

10:48 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am not sure. We once lost 1-4 at home to QPR. Was that Boxing Day or New Years Day?

10:49 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

My apologies to the Wally with the Brolly. I had read that he was expecting to get the sack after Wolfsburg got knocked out of the cup by a lower division side, but the club has given him the vote of confidence at least for the immediate future.

10:50 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Halftime in Glasgow, scoreless.

10:50 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hull City now lead 0-2 at Bramall Lane and Hartlepool take the lead at Huddersfield.

10:50 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Some other SPL scores :

Callie 1 St. Mirren 1
Hibs 1 Aberdeen 1

10:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I hope leads have a Boxing Day feast by munching on some crisps to celebrate a victory.

10:52 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That Huddersfield v. Hartlepool match is the only surviving fixture in L1 today.

10:52 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Thanks for that, MUR. I'm hoping so too. Make mine Smoky Bacon today.

10:52 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

In 18 years of Premier League football, United have won 15 games, drawn 2 and lost just once. Take away the first two years of the Premier League and it becomes played 16, won 15, lost 1. A very impressive statistic. That one defeat came in 2002 against Middlesbrough. Maybe the way the fixtures come out has often been kind to United but scoring 3 or more goals in 11 of the 18 Boxing Day fixtures is mightily impressive.

I knew it was in the Northeast
I think we lost that one 4-1

10:53 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I saw that match. We were horrible that day. I think we were undefeated the rest of the season as we pipped the Gunners for the title.

10:55 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Tomorrow The Gunners host Chelski. That should be a cracker.

10:55 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has laid down a colourfully expressed challenge to his players: do they have the cojones, the "balls", to win a 19th championship for the Old Trafford club.
Full story: Sunday Times

11:01 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second half is underway. What a quote by SAF!

11:02 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Sunderland started the same in the first half

11:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sunderland have an early second half opportunity as Gyan shoots high and wide from a narrow angle.

11:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Drac wins a corner after being closed down by three Sunderland players.

11:04 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

United go backwards from the corner.

11:04 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

About to get underway in Glasgow. Celtic need some goals to maintain a glimpse of the title with an Old Firm match next weekend.

11:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

COME ON UNITED.!!! YOU ARE LETTING SUNDERLAND PLAY TOO MUCH FOOTBALL.

11:06 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Zenden wins a corner for Sunderland.United clear.

11:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Stoke have taken the lead at Blackburn.

11:09 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

COME ON UNITED.
I am not happy right now

11:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Vidic heads straight at Gordon from the corner taken by Giggs.

11:09 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Motherwell get a goal back against Rangers

11:10 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I feel exactly the same UWS.

11:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Shoot Roon!!

He does set up Anderson but blocked

11:11 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

morning from sleeting NC chaps!

Strewth, how on earth is there still anything for Sunderland to play for? United taking the black cats and shaking them by the throat. United is in complete control and cruising.

Gradel is a hero for Leeds this year. May that lead last and be built upon.

11:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Leicester started the second better

11:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good morning Gooner. Hope you are enjoying your vacation in N.C. Tomorrow you have a big match against Chelsea.

11:12 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Morning Steve

11:12 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Robert Huth scored for Stoke with a header off of a corner.

11:13 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

BERBATOV!!!!!

Defected but who cares!!!

11:14 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

YESSS!!!! 2-0 United as Drac score a deflected goal.

11:14 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

A brace for Berbatov gives Man. U. some breathing room.

11:14 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Off Anton..like last year but it is Berba's in my book

11:15 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

2nd for Drac, easy, easy, easy.

That was inevitable. Congrats, LOB Mancs.

11:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It deflected off of Anton. He helped us last year with a last minute og.

11:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think Drac should be credited with the goal.

11:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That could have been a hat-trick for Drac as his shot was blocked.

11:17 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

anything our United can do... so can Bob's

TWO NIL!!

11:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Steve are you excited about the match to be played tomorrow?

11:17 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

YESSSSSSS!!!!!! Snoddy, you beauty!

Sounds like an absolute cracker as Snoddy hits one with the outside of his left boot from the acutest of angles.

Leeds 0-2 up! MOT!!!

11:17 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, Gooner! Hope you're surviving the East Coast weather.

11:18 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Well done Leeds! Rangers have regained a two goal at Motherwell as they lead 1-3.

11:19 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Yeah,I'm watching this one but already getting ready for the big match for us. No less a luminary than Warren Barton has predicted that a loss kills our season and queues up the predatory Spanish clubs to rob Cesc and Nasri in particular and everyone in general.

11:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giggs is replaced by Macheda after putting in an excellent shift, Darren Gibson replaces Anderson who had a good performance as well.

11:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Burnley are 1-2 up at Barnsley after trailing at halftime.

11:22 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Which United players were not alive when Giggs debuted?

11:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Rangers are now running riot as they lead 1-4 at Motherwell. Someone must really be hoping for a Celtic goal at this point.

11:25 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I would guess the twins and Macheda

11:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

David Meyler replaces the ineffective Darren Bent.

11:26 AM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

I'd like to see Celtic complete a few passes in a row at this point.

11:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Come on United... get another

11:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh, what a turn and shot by Berbatov!!

11:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I would say the same players. I was about to say Ben Amos, but I think he was in diapers at that time.

11:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Drac Blasted a shot at Gordon after a great turn.

11:27 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I wonder what side Fergie will send out on Tuesday at St. Andrews?
Surely Nani will play. What about Hernandez?

11:27 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Rafael looks hurt from a rough challenge

11:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Rafael is down injured. What card will be issued?

11:29 AM  

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