It Starts With United and Ends With United
The weekend starts bright and early as Leeds hosts Millwall in a match known for problems between the fans .Let's hoe their football does the talking . A tasty EPL match between Newcastle United and Chelsea kicks off fifteen mi utes later. The day ends with the late match at Villa Park as Villa hosts Man United. Come join us early as you brew a pot of your favorite brand of strong coffee!
posted by manunitedrules @ 7:12 AM
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I published this photo as we support our Blue Devil to begin the day as Leeds hosts the miserable Millwall.
Morning, MUR - I've deleted the thread that I started and am joining you over here. Thanks for starting us off.
It appears that there isn't an televisual support of the Good v. Evil match-up this morning, so I'll be following the text. Here are the teams:
United: McCarthy, Connolly, Kisnorbo, Lees, Pugh, Brown, Snodgrass, Howson, Clayton, White, Becchio. Subs: M Taylor, Bromby, Nunez, Keogh, Sam.
Millwall: Mildenhall, Smith, Barron, Robinson, Lowry, Baker, Trotter, Abdou, Feeney, Simpson, Henderson. Subs: Allsopp, Marquis, Bouazza, Henry, Ward.
Referee: M Oliver
The early one on ESPN2 is a fascinating encounter as crisis-ridden Chelsea head to high-flying Newcastle.
Good Morning BD! How was your week? I have a pot of Dunkin' Donuts coffee brewing. I apologize. I should have let you do the thread As Leeds start the day. I cannot find a link for the match.
I noticed that 40 year old Maik Taylor is on the bench. If he played would he be the oldest player to play for Leeds United?
No worries, mate. I've had a terrific week at my social studies conference in DC and now I'm looking forward to relaxing and hanging out with the Gooner and family.
I'm going to guess "no," on your question as we've had one of two aging goalkeepers who probably bested Taylor.
I know you will have a great time at Gooner Central as you will be there for Gooner's big Five OH. I wish I could be there.
Is there a link for Leeds vs Millwall?
I've just done the research and I'm right. Goalkeeper Eddie Burbank is the oldest player to ever grace the white shirt at the ripe old age of 41 years and 23 days.
By the way, our youngest ever player was Peter Lorimer who debuted at 15 years and 289 days. Wow!
I don't see any link. I figure I'll follow the text coverage. I'm switching from MSNBC's "Up" show to ESPN2 now.
How are Liverpool Reserves vs Stoke Reserves and The Phillipines vs The Galaxy on a link, but not the big match at ER? I don't understand!
Gary Speed tribute now on ESPN2 with some choice goals for Leeds.
It's a conspiracy, I tell you.
I will do the same. Thank you for the research. I was not aware that Peter Lorimer was the youngest. If Simon keeps Maik Taylor another year then he can break the record.
Here is the team news out of Newcastle:
Magpies - Krul, Simpson, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Ryan Taylor, Lovenkrands, Guthrie, Cabaye, Obertan, Ben Arfa, Ba.
Subs: Harper, Santon, Perch, Gosling, Best, Shola Ameobi, Sammy Ameobi.
Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Romeu, Lampard, Sturridge, Drogba, Mata.
Subs: Turnbull, Torres, Malouda, Meireles, Bosingwa, Kalou, Bertrand.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)
A great tribute to Speed. He will definitely be missed. He represented what is good about football.
The match has kicked off at Elland Road.
Newcastle are playing a classic slice of The Jam now in the run-up to the match. Nice one, Magpies.
Jonas Gutierrez is suspended as Newcastle have a great opportunity to beat Chelsea as Ian Darke states that the newspapers have stated that the players are questioning AVB's tactics.
I agree. Great music at SJP.
It looks like all Leeds pressure early doors at ER.
Teams coming out of the tunnel now at SJP.
The teams are in the tunnel as Newcastle players appear to be relaxed while JT and the Chelski players appear to be tense and ill at ease.
Still 0-0 at ER as Leeds host The Miserable Millwall? Do you like that name,BD?
Gooner's still having a kip after a late night out with Mike Dosedel who was in town on business.
That works for me. Patrick Kisnorbo goes close with header from a corner.
A minutes applause at SJP where Speed played 298 games, including two cup finals for The Magpies
An emotional minute of applause for "One Gary Speed" now. Marvelous.
They chat"Speedo!"
Th e match kicks off from SJP.
More Leeds pressure - Becchio has a shot cleared off the line.
Newcastle fans will chant and applaud for eleven minutes as did Leeds fans in midweek in honor of Gary Speed who wore the number eleven for both clubs.
Ian mentions that the Leeds away fans chanted Gary Speed's name for eleven minutes starting at 11 minutes at Forest the other night. And right at the end of it, we scored our first goal, as if Gary scored it himself.
COME ON YOU WHITES!
i HOPE THE SAME HAPPENS TODAY. wHAT A FITTING TRIBUTE AND HOW FITTING THAT THE FIRST GOAL CAME AT THE TIME IT DID AT fOREST.
David Luiz pulls back Ba and surely he was last man back. Should have been a red but it's only yellow.
dAVID lUIZ FOULS bA WHEN HE WAS THE LAST PLAYER THROUGH ON GOAL ABOUT A FOOT OUTSIDE THE BOX. hE IS BOOKED.he should have been sent off as Alan Pardew and the Newcastle players are furious.
15 minutes in and Millwall haven't had a sniff yet.
David Luiz has conceded three penalties since joining Chelski!
Ryan Taylor into the wall from the free kick.
Ryan Taylor knocks the free kick into the wall and it's cleared. No justice there.
Now Luiz runs a good forty yards with the ball. He's a nutter!
A loud chorus of boos as the fans feel as I do that David Luiz should have been sent off.
Now Luiz has given the ball up to Ba. Ian is reminding fans of that great Gary Neville line about Luiz. What on earth!?
Mark Halsey tries to explain the decision to Alan Pardew as Luiz horribly loses possession to Demba Ba just outside the box. I agree. What a nutter!
Another Newcastle free kick and Ryan Taylor gets it all wrong as he crosses straight to Cech.
Coming to the end of the period of chanting for Gary Speed at ER as the chanting goes up at SJP now as the time has reached 11.
The Newcastle fans are still applauding. Newcastle have yet to score, but the tackles have been fast and furious as if Speed was playing in midfield.
Chelski have a penalty. Cabaye brings down Sturridge. I have to agree.
Penalty to Newcastle as Cabaye fouls Sturridge in the box. I agree with the decision.
Lamps to take and....
Krul's saved it onto the post!
YES! THE PENALTY HITS THE POST AND IT IS STILL 0-0!
To be fair, Lamps telegraphed the shot to the right with his body language but Krul got down sharpish.
Great save by Krul as he pushed Lamps' penalty on to the post.
Oh - Sturridge has hit the post now! He's on fire.
Now Sturridge has hit the outside of the post and the rebound is cleared for a corner.Krul catches the corner.
It's been all Chelski since the penalty decision
Still 0-0 at ER.
Great run by Lovenkrands as he has a shot blocked.
I will have to leave at halftime as Melanie has a contest for both piano and violin. I should be back around halftime of the 10 AM matches.
Half an hour in at ER - I want a goal!
wide by Sturridge after a great tackle by Steven Taylor on Mata, who was looking for a free kick. Mike Dean was correctly having none of it.
We'll be around for the first half of the 10 am matches and then have to take the Gooner dog Dragon out to his annusl Scottish dog walk in downtown Alexandria.
Sturridge streaks through again and produces another good save out of Krul.
A great through ball to Sturridge and a comfortable save by Krul.
"Krul and the Gang" - boom boom, Ian!
Have fun during the dog walk! I am sure Alexandria is scenic.
Another chance as Sturridge shoots into the side netting. That's too many Chelski chances for my liking.
What a superb save by Cech from Ba as he tips over from close range.
Oh - Cech saves well from Ba's improvised volley.
I did not hear the comment . I agree . BOOM BOOM IAN!
Leeds skipper Jon Howson has been replaced Lloyd Sam. Shame - there must been an inury there.
A wild attempt at a through by Luiz that ends up in Krul's Arms. Krul and the Gang will be happy.
I am sorry to hear that as it will be a big loss for Leeds.
James Perch replaces the skipper, Collocini. Is it due to an injury or tactical?
Crikey - Newcastle have had a tough run. Citeh and then United followed by Chelski and now Liverpool next weekend.
David Luiz picked up his fifth yellow card of the season ,meaning that he will be suspended against Citeh next week. I think that hurts Citeh more than Chelski.
Great tackle by Steven Taylor as Mata produced a Cruyff like turn to put in the corss to Drogba. Two Chelski corners.
Into stoppage time at ER.
Miles wide by Romeu as a Chelski free kick was cleared.
Man Yoo vs Wolves is on ESPN 2 next week.
It is halftime and 0-0 at ER.
Coming up on half time and we've made another injury change. Michael Brown has gone off replaced by Andy Keogh. Crikey!
There is action from the second round of the FA Cup today as a host of teams hope to be in the hat for the third round draw , hoping to be matched against one of the big clubs.
GOAL !!! 0-1 CHELSKI AS DROGBA SCORES WITH A WELL PLACED HEADER OFF A CROSS FROM MATA OFF THE THROW BY CASHLEY.
It was Krul Luck for The Magpies as they felt the throw should have been awarded their way.
Superb header there from Drogba but there was some controversy about the goal with a suspected hand ball right before the throw.
Sturridge is played through again and Krul rescues the day once again.
A superb save by Krul as Sturridge was through. How many chances do Chelski need?
"Krul Luck" - boom boom, MUR!
Thanks,BD. I was thinking of it after the goal.
Great run by Ba As he goes past two Chelski players before being stopped by Ramires.
Two minutes of stoppage time at SJP.
A Superb tackle by Ryan Taylor on Sturridge, then A Guthrie cross os deflected fro a corner that is headed away by JT.
My coffee and bagel have arrived right on the stroke of half time here.
Halftime and a chorus of boos as Chelski lead 0-1. I am off as we have to leave soon for the music contest. I'll be back.
CHEERS BD!
As the second half starts up, Tom Lees seems to be holding his hamstring. We might have to make yet another change.
Talk to you later, mate.
Ameobi comes on for Ben Arfa as the second half kicks off at SJP.
An hour in and I'm begging for a Leeds goal now.
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
Snoddy with the opening!
LUFC.com reports: "Shortly after the hour as Leeds slowly looked to get a grip on the game, Adam Clayton won a free-kick on the edge of the box. Snodgrass stepped up to take it, and delivered a superb strike that left Steve Mildenhall with no chance."
Oh - great action at both ends there. Ba hits the bar with a header and then it's run up the pitch and Ramires pulls a superb save off Krul.
Hey Bob
Congrats on the goal. I have been awake since about the 35 min mark.
I am only on the iPad right now
wow...could have been a goal at both ends in less than a minute
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
2-0 - Snoddy again!
LUFC.com reports again: "Moments later, the Scot made it 2-0 with his second goal of the afternoon and United were suddenly in complete command."
Did you get that email with the link to that new website?
No Leeds link?
Lovely jubbly
Morning, Dave. No Leeds link. But we're doing a lovely job on Millwall so I'm happy. Snoddy is on fire!
"Overran" - boom boom!
You're full of them this morning....basil
The Toon deserve something from this
We're more witty than usual this morning.
Bit of a indecent pose by Lamps
Would a Chelski win be a good result for you lot or not?
We were just talking about that, Dave. LOL!
I don't think so. I would prefer a Newcastle win. I know they are closer but...
How much time left at Elland Road?
I still think that Spurs are the real threat to you lot. Newcastle will fall away and Chelski have real problems, despite this scoreline.
Inside the last ten minutes at ER.
I agree. Especially after they are probably out of the europa league
Oh - Mata has a chance to toe-poke one at goal but it's just wide.
Should of scored
Will Leeds move up
Off the line by Chelsea
Oh - Sammy Ameobi produces a great clearance from JT off the line.
Yes - we're up to fourth ahead of Boro at least temporarily.
Should HAVE scored... I hate it when people say of...then I type it...I fail myself
Boro visit Ashton Gate....city have been on a roll recently
I can't stand how Terry wears his socks over the Knees
Oh - Shola off the bar!
With this win, Chelsea are up to third only two points behind...offf the bar again
Into stoppage at ER.
Sprs will go second if they beat Bolton at WHL
Great save again by Krul...last weekend wasn't a fluke
Lovely jubbly - it's full time and we've won 2-0 against Evil Millwall.
Up to fourth with 34 pts and +7 GD now. 16 points til safety.
Contests...Leeds win
Control it Ba
Stupid shot by Guthrie!
You haven't scored for three years and you have a pop all the way from Sunderland
Speaking of Sunderland...what about O'neil going to Sunderland?
Bugger Chelsea score again...hopeless by Torres btw
Goal in the 89th minute
4 added minutes
Battle of the City's on FSC...Manchester v Norwich
on the ball city, never mind the danger
3-0 sturridge
Taylor gets a yellow for a tackle and Terry runs 40 yards to try an get him sent off....gets a yellow...good
Full time
It is really hard to type on the iPad. Sorry for any typos
I hope Citeh rests players for the Bayern match
If Liverpool and Arsenal win this weekend, Newcastle will fall to seventh
Liverpool v Fulham on Monday in ESPN 2
Looks like I am flying solo right now. I know Bob had to go walkouts. MUR will be back. I'll be in and out
Bale scores the first goal of the day...Spurs are up to second
Cahill has been sent off for Bolton against Spurs
They are already down one
QPR take the lead against WBA
The new website is working great for Soccer Saturday
The Yak has scored for Blackburn against Swansea
Citeh starting to get chances but City had a chance with a breakaway but OF COURSE, the last touch was too hard and he blew it!
Pompey take the lead at home against Coventry
Bloody hell..this bloke just turned the channel to Channel 4 horse racing for a second
Rangers take the lead north of the border against Dunfermiline
Hello BD and UWS. I am back as Norwich are holding the league leaders at Eastlands.
The Gunners have taken the lead at The DW.
All Blackburn but Merse thinks they need another goal
Goal at Wigan... to the Gunners... right through the keepers hands.... goal for Arteta
Arsenal are two up!!!
Vermallen
Welcome back MUR
WOW! I didn't expect Chelski to win 0-3 at SJP. The Magpies are not the real deal.
Hull have a pen and score it... Leicester are down to ten men too
Chelsea won
Arsenal winning
Liverpool at home to Fulham
They're all catching up to United!
Thank you, UWS. It is great to be back. I am pleased to see that Leeds won 2-0.
That looks like two goals in just a couple of minutes for The Gunners.
As I type the table is
Citeh 36
Spurs 31
United 30
Chelsea 28
Arsenal 26
Newcastle 26
Liverpool 23
Goal for City... up to 38
CLEAR THE BALL CITY!!!!!!!!!!
THERE WERE 20 players around him!!!
GOAL !!! 1-0 CITEH AS RICHARDS WENT ON A GREAT RUN AND AGUERO SCORES WITH A A GREAT TURN AND CHEEKY FINISH
Goals in every Prem match
With that goal Citeh extend their lead to 7 points
As I said, Spurs are now ahead of United with United still to play but remember Spurs have a game in hand. If they beat Everton at home, they will be about United
I noticed that too. There were lots of Norwich defenders standing around, looking clueless.
Crawley take the lead vs Redbridge FC, the lowest ranked team left in the FA Cup.
Aguero shoots just over as Citeh start to dominate.
Norwich are not as impressive as they were at Anfield or Old Trafford... Are Citeh just that good?
Swansea have tied it up at Blackburn.
GREAT NEWS! as Keane looks like finishing runner up in the sack race.
Blackburn's lack of a second has come back to hurt them 1-1
They may be ,Norwich may be be having an off day, or a combination of the two.
Dzeko shoots high and wide form a Richards cross.
Dunfermline have scored and now trail 2-1 at Rangers.
Aguero wins a corner after some Citeh passing nearly sliced apart the Norwich defense
Luton have tied it up vs Cheltenham in the FA Cup.
Ten-man Leicester have tied it up against Hull
Nasri has a shot deflected for a corner after City were nearly carved apart.
News from Chelsea
Anelka and Alex have both handed in transfer requests
The Fake Dons take the lead at Barnet.
Luton losing again
WOW! I did not expect that. Alex will not be a huge loss, but Anelka was a surprise.I guess the Chelski lads are not a bunch of happy chappies.
Crawley now lead Redbridge FC 2-0.
One minute of stoppage time at Eastlands.
Crofts wins a corner off of Clichy.
Arsenal are two up at half
Spurs are one up, so are Citeh
Off to the shower
I'll be back
The corner is cleared. Citeh lead only 1-0 at halftime , so City are still in the match.
Barnsley now lead 0-2 at Peterborough while Ipswich have taken the lead vs Watford.
Blackburn are back in the lead vs Swansea while Gillingham have taken the lead at Leyton Orient.
York City lead Kettering 4-0 at halftime in The Conference!
Stevenage now lead 0-3 at Stourbridge in second half stoppage time in the FA Cup.
Stevenage have won 0-3 at Stourbridge
Warren Barton commented on the Chelski transfer requests stating that they are getting rid of players with phenomenal wages that don't want to be there.He said the clear out is beginning so that they can bring in new players and rebuild.
The second half kicks off from Eastlands.
Bennett should have tied it up for Norwich after a header from a long ball found with just Hart to beat. Instead of shooting, he took an extra touch and rounded the keeper, but shot from a narrow angle that ended up wide of the target.
I am back a little late
Blackburn have retaken the lead at Ewood
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