Two Major Trophies on the Same Day
Come join us on this historical Saturday as we could see two major trophies won on the same day for the first time in the history of English Football. The day begins with four EPL matches highlighted by Manchester United's visit to Ewood Park to take on Blackburn Rovers. A draw will give them the EPL Title and their 19th top flight championship, surpassing Liversox. This is followed by the FA Cup Final where Manchester Citeh, in the first Cup Final, take on Stoke City, playing in their first FA Cup Final. The winner will probably have to share the limelight with Manchester United. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time that the FA Cup Final is played on the same day that league matches are being played. If this is not enough entertainment, then there is a League One Playoff match and a League Two Match. This is a Saturday that has everything that one can imagine!
posted by manunitedrules @ 11:57 PM
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Thanks for the post, MUR! I'm going to set aside my grumbling about the conflict of Premiership fixtures with the FA Cup Final and just try to enjoy myself today. It's going to be one of our last Saturday mornings of the season with only the rare delights of the MLS, Gold Cup and - oh well, maybe cricket - to come between here and August. Looking forward to sharing today with you, chaps.
ESPN2 is still stuck on the NBA Tonight show so I'm trying to dial up a bit of coverage on p2p.
Good Morning Boys
Great pictures MUR... I was going to use the same one for the FA Cup
As a proud Math teacher I would like to write the following equation
76 + 1 or 3 = NINETEEN!!!!!
I am pleased that the Prem matches are all early so nothing is the same time as the Cup Final
I have read that the same problem with the Cup Final is going to happen next year. The reason is to have a month off before the Euros
Right, I've got some build-up here:
http://www.trgoals.co/ch2.html
Morning, UWS! Great to have you on board this morning for #19.
The team news out of Ewood Park:
Blackburn (4-4-2) Robinson; Salgado, Samba, Phil Jones, Givet; Emerton, Jermaine Jones, Nzonzi, Olsson; Hoilett, Roberts.
Subs: Bunn, Dunn, Kalinic, Pedersen, Andrews, Santa Cruz, Mwaruwari.
Man Utd (4-4-1-1) Kuszczak; Fabio Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans; Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Nani; Rooney; Hernandez.
Subs: Amos, Evra, Owen, Anderson, Berbatov, Smalling, Scholes.
Referee Phil Dowd (Staffordshire)
Where's VDS? No Edwin for the title day? That's a shame.
I see that FSC have on Sunderland v Wolves on at the same time
I just found out midweek that I actually have FSC HD
Thanks for the link. Looks like MUTV
Is there a SS link
Of course it's also a huge day at the bottom of the table too:
18th placed Blackpool v. Bolton
Sunderland v. 17th placed Wolves
I heard that VDS was going to be rested
I didn't see a Soccer Saturday link this morning.
Did you notice that both Championship playoff matches ended in 0-0 draws this week? They should disqualify that lot and let a side who can actually score into the playoffs!
Nice line
United blew it a year ago at Eweod Park
Lost title here after losing to Chelsea and getting knocked out of the CL by a German club
This season... beat Chelsea, knock out a German Club and ...
Great start for ESPN
The preview has started on ESPN2 now.
And let goals in too.... Leeds would be a perfect choice
David May! There's a blast from the past.
Good morning UWS and BD. I will be here for the EPL matches, but will have to record the Cup Final as I have to go into work today.
He used to play for both clubs. He won the league with both
The most famous thing he has done is being in the back row for the trophy celebration in Barcelona in 99.... HE DIDN'T PLAY ONE MINUTE IN THE ENTIRE COMPETITION!
SS LINK
http://www.justin.tv/coloves2#/w/1203604976
Morning MUR... what a bummer about working on Cup Final day... it should be illegal
I hope that you can do the Hammers and Tangerines a favor and blast Blackburn today and not just dink it about for a draw.
"Worst ManYoo side to win the League?" Discuss....
Morning, MUR! Great to have you around for the morning at least. I am fortunate that my Commencement ceremony isn't until 3pm this afternoon. I'll have plenty of time to put the regalia on after the Cup Final.
The ESPN show seems very quiet and morbid!
They usually have the likes of Ian Darke and Macca at pitch-side on ESPN2. Did they not have tickets to Ewood today?
Teams in the tunnel now.
First.... you spell it Man U
This United team has driven me nuts this season. I they fail to win today they would only have 5 away wins all season.
Still, could have been in the Cup Final. Hopefully will win two more trophies
DUNNO
I have to attend the district kickoff for the freshman orientation program. I will miss everyone during the Cup Final.
As poor as this team has been, they were so close to repeating the treble. How poor were the other teams?
So, do we want Blackpool to win and hope for a West Ham win or are we on Pool's side
Can you believe that FSC has Sunderland vs Wolves. who would watch that match? I am not even recording it. There is also Bournemouth vs Huddersfield in the League One Playoffs taking place.
Soccer Saturday link is going strong. I just hope it is not ahead of ESPN
Ian and Steve in Blackburn
I know about FSC.. why not Blackpool
Giggs ties Calamity for the most Prem appearances.
I would like to see the Hammers win at the DW. I like Pool too, but definitely would like to see the Hammers survive. They are my favorite London club.
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
Cheers for the SS link, mate!
Come on Hernandez.. beat last week's goal time!
Great to see David May. That is right. He did win an EPL Medal with these teams.
He should have been Young Player of the Year
We're off
The match kicks off from Ewood Park.
United get us underway then....
COME ON MAN UNITED!
Are we a bit behind the action on the telly? They seemed to have kicked off at 7:48 and the Merse is already reporting on action from Bloomfield Road.
Nice possession by United but then given away by Rooney
Blackpool have made a quick start at Bloomfield Road.
Ian Darke is correct. A draw suits both teams.
Roon doesn't deserve a champions medal - he's been useless this season.
BBC says that it did start late and will finish just before the start of the Final
I don't want a draw... a win please
The boys are giving Jeff a lot of stick for his poor pronunciation this morning.
SS boys cracking up,,, missed it
Oh - my boy Nani off the bar!
oooh Nani off the bar!!!
SS just behind
Bugger! Bolton have scored! Disaster!
Great tackle by Giggs on N'Zonzi then Nani heads on to the bar. I thought we had taken the lead.
Bugger... Bolton in the lead
BBC Sport's Chris Bevan: "Big shout of 'come on Blackburn!' from City fans on my tube to Wembley. Man then says 'that's the last reference to Utd today'."
Blackpool are back down to 36 points now. -23 GD. Doesn't look good. They need a win today.
United have started well
Tony Cottee is stuck watching Bournemouth v. Huddersfield. What did he do to deserve that assignment?
Come on United.. we won the reverse fixture 7-1
Merse is yelling again. Bloomfield Road. Blackpool have equalized through DJ Campbell!
1-1!
Another goal at Bloomfield... 1-1
Why aren't FSC showing that one?
United have won a corner. I agree. They have started well. They are definitley up for this match.
The Baggies are in front through Mulumbu.
ooh , Giggs should have cut back that cross
Get a goal United
I like ESPN telling us the scores too
Ian, Dave is one minute ahead of you.
FSC always try to choose the match they think is going to be goalless.
What the hell are Backburn doing winning a corner!!
No goals in the Playoff match. The Conference Playoff Matches have had tons of goals.
Struth.. Samba should have scored there
Oh - Samba had a chance from the corner. Chopped his volley over.
Samba shoots well over from the corner with Blackburn's first chance.
We need to do as better job on Hoilett.
Off to the loo... bugger
COME ON ROON! CONTROL THE BALL!
This camera angle makes Ewood Park look tiny - like an L1 ground.
Great defending by Smaba on Wea Pea.
You know what always happens when you're in the loo, UWS? Well, apart from the obvious....
It looks more like a Championship ground,LOL.
We will score!
Is Dracula being "rested" as well?
Salgado heads dangerously back to Robbo.
Drac is not a regular starter at this time.
When the camera pulls back, you can see over the top of the stand into the carpark outside. That never happens at Elland Road!
Blackpool are bombing forward looking for the win.
That is true. This club has done well to survive as long as they have in the EPL.
Merse is yelling again. Puncheon has scored! Yes!
2-1!
I am back... no goal
Not happy that United haven't scored
BLACKPOOL ARE WINNING
Blackpool have taken a 2-1 lead vs Bolton.
Struth... glad that was called back!
That will propel Blackpool out of the dropzone into 17th level with Birmingham on points but a few goals behind on GD. Blackpool could use another three or four goals today. Keep bombing forward.
Krus clears after a mix up at the back.
Bloody Hell... what was Kuz doing
COME ON UNITED
Not sure what Kusz was playing at there.
Loved the start but not liking what I am see now
Bugger... it has been coming!!
GOAL! Bloody hell! That wasn't in the script. Blackburn have scored!
Now Kusz fumbles a cross.
BLOODY HELL! BRETT EMERTON GIVES BLACKBURN THE LEAD FROM A HOILETT CROSS THAT STARTED WITH A KUS FUMBLE.
Goals flying in everywhere!!
A goal at Sunderland to Wolves!
Bugger! Wolves have scored at the Riverside! 0-1!
Wolves have taken the lead at Sunderland.
West Ham can be virtually relegated today with these results.
Huddersfield have taken the lead at Dean Court
Jermaine Jones receives his customary booking.
Bloody hell! It's 2-2 at Bloomfield Road. Why aren't we watching that one?
2-2 at Blackpool... struth... it has only been 22 minutes
Goals in all the matches!!
Bolton have tied it up as it is 2-2 at Bloomfield Road.
Spurs is the only EPL team that have failed to score this week when they lost at Eastlands.
Come on United!!
TURN THE SCREW
Useless by Nani as he lets the ball run out of play.
Oh dear - Nani was crunched into the advertising hoardings.
They scored against Blackpool on the Saturday
COME ON UNITED!
COME ON UNITED!
COME ON UNITED!
But failed to score on Tuesday.
Resting VDS is looking like a huge mistake.
Bolton nearly scored again!
Why does VDS need a two week rest? The CL final isn't until Memorial Day weekend!
Couldn't agree more
United need to turn up the pace
Kuz looks very iffy when the cross comes in
COME ON UNITED!
Useless cross by Chicharito.
It's all Merse all morning on SS today. What a match he's watching!
He is definitely not VDS' successor.
Bloomfield Road match.... and the wrestling
Lucky Merse!
Zat Knight has got away with merely a yellow card when Merse thought it might be red.
Come on Rooney... that was hopeless!
Useless by Roon , but great defending by Samba.
Another goal at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland have equalized - brilliant!
Goal at the Stadium of Light for Sunderland
Good news there
Sunderland have tied it up vs Wolves.
So the Hammers need to win at the DW tomorrow.
I cannot believe that United are going to leave it to the last match against Blackpool to wrap up the title. What are they playing at?
Keep it simple Nani
Great work by Valencia and poor control by Nani.
Bournemouth have a penalty to tie it up
Nice shot by Hernandez... corner
Decent strike by Chicha - saved by Robbo.
Good save by Robbo from Nani as United earn a corner.
Saved!!
Was I too confident this morning?
Same here.
N'Zonzi is booked for a late challenge on Fabio.
Blackburn still attacking!
Olsson volleys just wide from a great cross by Salgado. Kus was rooted to the spot.
What a great pass there to the back post... glad he shanked it!
Come on United
GET YOUR FINGERS OUT!!
Just another road performance from United
Nani is offside.
A draw will do.
Nani wasn't offside
What the hell! What is Kus doing. Is he trying to sabotage us?
What the hell KUZ.... STRUTH!!
Is VDS on the bench?
Get Kusz off!
No, it is Amos
United win another corner. Lots of corners, but we need shots on target.
Valencia has been good since he has been back but still his crossing is not good
Where is Steve Coppell when you need him?
Best crosser in my book
Another corner.
The corner is easily cleared.
End to end stuff at Bloomfield Road.
Have United scored a normal goal from a corner all season?
I agree. I loved watching Steve Coppell play. It was a joy to watch him.
What's Nani doing out on the left wing?
GET IN THE BOX
Decent cross by Nani is headed clear.
ooh, nice idea from Roon
Roon chips, but it is over.
A fifth goal at Bloomfield Road. DJ Campbell has his brace! 3-2 Blackpool!
I saw VDS watching from the stands.
3-2 Blackpool
Should be worried about next week!!!!
BLOODY HELL NANI... BUGGER OFF TO ELLAND ROAD!!!
Nani shoots well over. We need to put those away.
Great move by Chicha and Roon and then ballooned over by my boy Nani. Ferg not happy.
Johnny Wilkinson would have been happy with that effort
There is one minute of stoppage time.
We'll have him - ta!
Sunderland and Wolves are all square at half
Blackburn take their lead to the half... NOT A HAPPY CHAPPY
So we are losing 1-0 at halftime.
WE NEED A GOAL!
Half-time at Ewood. I'm off for a shower.
West Brom lead Everton 1-0 at halftime. It doesn't matter.
Huddersfield lead 0-1 at Bournemouth in a League One Playoff.
I want Torquay to defeat Shrewsbury.
David May is spot on with his analysis. Efan is clueless, trying to follow his lead.May needs to replace Efan.
Manchester City v Stoke City scene-setter:
BBC Sport's Phil McNulty at Wembley: "Wembley is awash with a real old-fashioned FA Cup final feel as supporters of Manchester City and Stoke City swarm around the stadium. Two great old clubs and two passionate sets of fans hoping to end the barren years without a major trophy. Roberto Mancini has assured Manchester City of Champions League football next season and now hopes to secure their first big prize since the League Cup win against Newcastle United in 1976. Stoke won the same trophy against Chelsea in 1972 - but victory here would represent the greatest day in their history."
Citeh complained about the state of the pitch ahead of their Cup Final victory against Leicester City in 1969.Joe Mercer described the ptich as a "Cabbage Patch." Sounds like a familiar story. Citeh defeated the Foxes in the Third Round this year and are heavily favored against a Midlands tam that have never won the Cup as they were back in '69. Is this a sign of things to happen?
The second half is underway.
COME ON UNITED!
COME ON UNITED!
COME ON UNITED!
COME ON UNITED!
Terrible touch to start the half from Roon
The second half hasn't started any different
United to win 3-1!!
I would love that!
Bob still showering? He hasn't got a lot of hair to wash!
I'm back after a refreshing shower. We need two goals for United, a goal from Sunderland and four or five for Blackpool in this second half.
Kus and Roon were really the only two players that played poorly in the first half. Otherwise, a decent performance.
Roon didn't go to that ball... he seems out of it
That's quite enough comment on my hair, cheeky sod! LMAO!
It's all United as Carrick has a shot blocked.
Carrick had a chance for shot.. should have unloaded but waited and then it was blocked
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