What do you want for your 70th Birthday?
THE TOP... WHAT TOP?..... THE VERY TOP!!!
Sir Alex on his throne!
There are some other games on too!
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
THE TOP... WHAT TOP?..... THE VERY TOP!!!
Sir Alex on his throne!
There are some other games on too!
JOIN ME BOYS
UWS
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!
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Morning Boys
Nice start to the ESPN Coverage on SAF
Man Utd v Blackburn line-ups
Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Jones, Carrick, Evra, Nani, Valencia, Park, Welbeck, Hernandez, Berbatov. Subs: Lindegaard, Anderson, Diouf, Pogba, Will Keane, Fryers, Cole.
Blackburn: Bunn, Lowe, Samba, Hanley, Pedersen, Henley, Nzonzi, Petrovic, Rochina, Formica, Yakubu. Subs: Kean, Slew, Blackman, Goodwillie, Vukcevic, Morris, Linganzi.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)
Roon doesn't start for the second game in a row
Glad to see Berbatov starting again.
Good to see Jones in again
Nice one, UWS - as I predicted yesterday, I expect a 9-1 win for United today to toast Ferg's 70th.
ESPN in the United locker room.. lovely jubbly
I'll take that score!
Morning Bob
Nice coverage indeed. I wish ESPN just took over from FSC - much, much better. Love the Ian and Macca team.
Rooney "hasn't trained well this week." What the hell does that mean?
Good morning UWS. An absolutely brilliant post. We beat Blackburn 7-1 last year when Drac scored five. The only problem is that Bunn is playing in goal instead of Robbo. He had a blinder at Anfield on Monday. I hope he doesn't do the same today.
I agree.
I still can't be too negative of FSC... they have been heaven sent... we used to have nothing
I wonder if Wayne is fed up with SAF or vice versa
Dead man walking Steve Kean is interviewed now.
Good morning BD. Roon didn't even make the bench. Will Keane is on the United bench in the wake of his namesake Roy's criticism of SAF.
I remember United's NYD match in 1992... We lost 4-1 at Old Trafford against QPR... bloody Dennis Bailey scored a hat-trick.... LEEDS went on to win the league!
Morning, MUR! Great to have you on board this morning.
I am also pleased that Ian and Steve are announcing for SAF's 70th instead of FSC.
SAF tells MUTV that he hopes to manager for another three years
Thank you, BD. I remember that match,UWS.I was living in Florida and saw that match. I went to a friend's house and said that's Manchester United . Little did I know what would happen. Dennis Bailey never had a match like that again.It was his moment of glory.
I am upset st the Football League for having Leicester vs Pompey kick off thirty minutes before us. A total lack of respect to United and particularly SAF. They are trying to upstage him and that's not right.
Morning MUR... here's to the top of the league!
Here we go, then. Back from the adverts. Teams on the pitch.
I want goals, goals, goals!
I agree - top of the league. I'm sick of WHR on top of the PPP.
Bob... remember... YOUR LOT START AT 8 O'CLOCK!
Ferg being serenaded now by the ManYoo chippies.
A card from Fred the Red... a choir singing happy birthday..... NOW BOYS IN RED... IT'S YOUR TIME!
I've got it this morning. No worries. I'll be blasting MOT in a few moments.
We're off!!
The match kicks off from OT.
And United get us underway after a prolonged prayer session from Chicha in the center circle.
COME ON UNITED !
WIN BY NINE!
I missed that. I was putting jam on my toast.
Players in weird positions today. I hope we do okay!
What is with Blackburn? They have to change their Blue and White kit to play some team in Red? They wore the same against Liverpool
The cross by Nani was too long. He won't get a peek up the kilt with crosses like that.
I know we are in a minute in but United haven't started fast
The Mighty Whites line-up at Barnsley this morning:
Lonergan, Connolly, Kisnorbo, O'Dea, White, Nunez, Vayrynen, Brown, Pugh,McCormack, Keogh. Subs: McCarthy, Bruce, Becchio, Sam, Clayton.
Great to see Lonergan back between the sticks. Becchio is on the bench again with McCormack and Keogh restored to front pairing.
Nobody commented on my anger with the football league for having Leicester vs Pompey kick off 30 minutes before us. Rude behavior by the Football League!
Lay off my boy Nani!
Old Trafford sounds quiet
Blackburn had ten players in the box defending our corner.
Ian wants a red card for Phil Jones.
Crikey - Blackburn already have about eight players on the line defending!
Shut it Ian . I didn't think it was a horrible tackle and he won't send off a United player on SAF's 70th.
I don't pay attention to the Football League!!!
Sorry Bob.. just kidding!
A great turn by Nani, but the finish didn't match.
Nani with the first half chance. Some players are losing their footing. Slick pitch.
Not liking the start so far
I was just trying to say that we should have been the first match to have kicked off in England on SAF's 70th. Not someone else.
To their credit, Blackburn are trying to play it to feet out of the back.
Several former United players in attendance for the occasion.
It's already 1-1 in the Championship
Soccer Saturday is already on
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/100299/1/watch-soccer-saturday.html
I think United's start is okay.It's just that Blackburn are playing a back nine instead of a back four today. We need to be patient . Once the first goal goes in the floodgates should open.
Ridiculous free kick from Nani and then he gets a card!
He should have gotten the card for his free kick!!
That seemed a harsh booking on Nani for a fairly innocuous challenge. Jones' was worse.
Well stated UWS!
Crisps for Pompey if they win today.
MOT!!!!!!
Kick off time in Barnsley - come on, you Whites!
Cheers UWS! I will open that link.
Valencia fails to get it over twice
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
COME ON YOU WHITES!
Thank you, MUR. UWS couldn't give a toss.
Ian wants a red card for Evra now.
It's Route 1 time for Blackburn.
When did Bolton, Spurs"
BLoody hell... Penalty
Bloody hell!!!!!!
Drac has given away a pen!
I think it was a pen... very silly
1-0
Bloody hell
The Yak to take....
cool and calm in from of a baying Stretford End.
0-1!
bloody hell! ROVERS HAVE A PENALTY AS DRAC IS CALLED FOR A FOUL ON SAMBA!YAK SENDS DE GEA THE WRONG WAY FROM THE SPOT
0-1 BLACKBURN
Well, that's not to the script. It's the one Blackburn goal that I predicted, though. Nine United goals to go.
Derby take the lead against the Hammers
We're off the top!
Why on earth would you have a striker marking up the most dangerous set piece player?!!! Makes no sense at all.
I think Berba forgot where he was. He probably does the same challenge but in the other box
Clumsy by Drac.The worst case scenario for United.It was Blackburn's first attack of the match. De Gea 's only action has been to pick the ball out of the back of the net. Hasn't made a single save.
The natives are getting restless at OT.
Not happy with the performance at all so far
Sheff Wed take the at Preston
I agree. Drac in the wrong place at the wrong time. we needed him in the other box.
Right as Berbs was getting on SAF's good side.. he does this
Nani with a free kick oppo now....
Very tricky training pitch routine. Don't like it.
Nani was too cute at the free kick and United got it all wrong.
United's passing has been pretty atrocious
We need to work the inexperienced Bunn
Park cant control the damn ball
Bournemouth take the lead at Yeovil.
I agree UWS. Its really frustrating.
Finally daybreak in Harlingen and all I see is thick bloody fog!
Evra goes down in the box. Ref not swayed. Macca didn't like it either.
Yellow for Carrick now. Not a happy birthday for Ferg yet.
Another unseasonably warm day in WNY.
Another goal at Pride Park... to the hosts again!
Come on top two... I don't want Boro to win it!
I don't blame Carrick for being pissed . It was a fair tackle.
Derby lead the Hammers 2-0.
United can't keep on their feet
Same weather in ENY
From LUFC: "And it was United who had the first sight of goal inside eight minutes when Keogh sent a shot fizzing inches wide after good build-up play by Michael Brown and McCormack."
Supposed to be the same for us once the thick fog lifts. Can't even see down the street.
Ian and Macca are Rovers fans today. Shocking behavior.
The sports center is late on the Chelsea update.I emailed you lads all that info last night.
Torres has scored more goals for Liverpool than Chelsea this year!!!!
I agree.
SACK THEM AND BAN THEM!
That was an interesting shot from Rochina. Decided to pass it back to DeGea.
Rovers counter and fortunately for us pass it to De Gea.
Blades 1 Hartlepool 0
DROGBA TO CHINA???
Didn't have a chance to respond to that email yet, MUR. I was too busy trying to get my leg over after a pre-New Year's party.
BLoody Hell... Jones has a his point blank shot saved
KNOCK IT OFF ROVERS!
GRRRRRRRRR!
The email was read to me by Tom... I forgot to reply
Nice turn and shot there from Chicha.
Nice effort by Hernandez but not really close
OH! just wide by Chica! United's closest attempt of the match.
No problem lads. I guess I am more current than Jeff and Co.
How did the ref miss that deflection by Jones!!
What was the chant there?
SHOCKING BEHAVIOR FROM STEPHEN IRELAND!Ship him out!
Valencia hasn't done much so far.. he's been on fire lately
Still 0-0 at Oakwell getting toward the half way mark of the first half.
Oh - Nani blasted a good chance high and wide.
COME ON NANI!!
Oh dear.. Barnsley have scored!
Sorry Bob ! I guess it's not a good start to our New Year's Eve.
Ruddy Norah - this is not going to plan. I may need to break into the champers early if this continues.
United have not created much at all!!!
Not a good start for Jeff. We feel your pain.Is using the excuse that they're without their top scorer.
Park is losing possession every time he gets the ball
Drac all over Samba again. WTF!?
Berbatov is marking Samba again!!!
Useless finish by Nani after tons of United passes.
Palace have taken the lead at Millwall
So much for United turning the corner. This is how they were playing for the Fall months
I looked at who is on the United bench and I am not sure where we would make a change.
Not much on the bench to help either
I agree. I thought they would be up for this match. It should be the full Monty in terms pf the hair dryer treatment at halftime.
Great minds think alike
Everyone expects United to score.... but will they.
They are playing horribly!!
Palace have taken the lead at Evil Millwall and we're now down to 9th.
We let Rochina dribble up the itch , but fortunately recovered. Poor finish by Nani again!
Absolutely - the hairdryer will be turned up to 11 if it's still 0-1 at half-time.
Who's getting the boot in the eye treatment?
The Gilette Sportscenter is ten minutes behind the Nocito Sportscenter!
I would expect Drac to get the boot in the eye. Next would be Nani.
Loads of room for Blackburn in midfield there. No one was near Rochina as he pulled the trigger?!
That's a great fixture there on Tuesday - Citeh v. Liverpool?
United look clueless... THIS IS THE BOTTOM CLUB
I have a damn faculty meeting on Tuesday
It seems like United can't pass the ball. SAF will pass the boot at halftime.
My SS is about a second behind ESPN on my computer
From LUFC.com: "United's response came courtesy of Nunez, who saw a shot from distance turned around the post by Luke Steele."
Nani with a shot saved... don't be Mr. Stop Everything today please
Sorry UWS! I should be able to chat on Tuesday as that is a teacher workday.My problem days are Monday and Wednesday.
Great save by Bunn from Nani.
Wednesday should be fine for me for the STP trip
Finally, some United chances
No way past Bunn there for Nani and Chicha.
Now Bunn saves from Chicha off the free kick.
Three minutes of stoppage time.
I could be around the second half of Tuesday
A Nani cross is cleared off the line for a corner.
Samba just beats Hernandez to the ball
Last season he would have been there first
Now Evra wins a corner.
A bloody short corner and it was a lackluster pass and cross... another one
It's halftime at OT and Rovers lead 0-1.
That was a bloody useless short corner.
No one in red to challenge the ball at the six yard box right in front of the goal...WHY??
Half time
Bloody useless!
United have not really been able to change their display in the second half for quite a while
Half time at OT - I'm sure you lot are not happy.
Jeff mumbles Sheffield United 2 Hartlepool 0. Tries to get that score off as quickly as possible.
I agree UWS. That was a great corner by Nani placed perfectly in the six yard box where any United player should have scored.
Could easily have been two or three penalties given away by Drac.
The only encouragement is that we did force Mark Bunn to make two good saves at the end of the half . Perhaps we can score early in the second half.
Pappa Boubba Dioup scores for the Hammers. Now it is credited to someone else, but the Hammers still trail 2-1 at pride Park.
Now Sheffield United lead Hartlepool 3-0. Jeff says the year can't end soon enough and says there will be a second half comeback.
Watford take the lead against Donny.
SAF is changing United's tactics as Anderson comes on for what I believe is Chicha.
The second half is off at OT as Roon is in the director's box.
Back from a trip from the loo
Second half underway
Who's on?
Jason Lowe is booked for a late challenge on Nani.
Get up Nani... you weren't touched
Useless free kick again
The free kick from Nani was cleared.
Welcome back UWS. I was in the loo just seconds before you. Great minds think alike!
United have been sucking in the first half
Now it is the Streford End's turn for sucking... the ball in the net
AGAIN... no one in red attacking the ball in the center of the goal... ball went out anyway but..
See what I mean about changing their play
The hair dryer doesn't seem to make much difference
Anderson came on for Chicha.I know you will not be pleased about that substitution.
1-0 Barnsley at half time at Oakwell. Not a happy chappy.
If United, hopefully, come back and win... the performance hasn't changed
Useless cross by Valencia and a nasty foul by Anderson.
Yes - apparently it was Chicha who got the boot in the eye treatment from the birthday boy. He's been replaced by New Haircut Boy Anderson.
Berba should have done better there
Better from Nani as the shot was just over.
BLOODY HELL
Bloody hell!!!!!!????
What is going on!?
0-2 Blackburn! Yak's on a hat-trick!
BLOODY HELL!!!
ROVERS LEAD 0-2 AS YAK FINISHES AT THE NEAR POST!
Just as United had put some pressure on Citeh we go and do this!!
Fergie looks like he wants to go back to bed. I don't blame him.
YES!!!
BERBATOV!!
1-2! Drac! Game on again!
Bloody useless defending off a routine throw and useless keeping.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
drac replies by immediately scoring now it is 1-2.
COME ON!!!!!
Five in three games for Drac. Just don't ask him to mark up, eh?
Park crossed and Drac deflected it in with his head.
Start choking Rovers!!
STRUTH... saved by the feet from an Evra cross.. KNOCK IT OFF!!
Rochina is taking his time getting off the pitch now. Replaced by Josh Morris.
They have been time wasting since the kick off
We scored 26 seconds after kicking off from being 0-2 down.My question is why De Gea is in goal instead of Lidegaard.
Now it's yellow for Petrovic. We could have a player off before the end at this rate.
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