The Manchester Derby in the Third Round of the FA Cup
The Manc Derby is in the Third Round of the FA Cup and far too early as far as I am concerned. They should have met in the final. The match falls on me mum's birthday and I hope she brings United luck. Make sure to have a strong pot of coffee ready as this match kicks off at 8 AM. As soon as this match ends, there is Chelsea vs Pompey in a repeat of the 2010 FA Cup final. Play up Pompey! The Hammers face a tricky trip to Hillsborough to face Sheffield Wednesday while Sunderland play at Peterborough in another potentially tricky tie. Come join us as there are some great FA Cup ties on hand. Will United avenge their Fa Cup semi final defeat?
posted by manunitedrules @ 12:55 AM
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Morning, MUR! I'm up and looking forward to the Manc Derby. I'm looking for the match - is it on FSC or ESPN2?
That's great - I'm watching the highlights from yesterday on FSC. The Irish geezer apologizes for the Wolves v. Brum match saying that "it's two hours you won't get back."
Here's the team news out of Eastlands today:
Manchester City (4-3-3): Pantilimon; Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov; De Jong, Milner, Nasri; Johnson, Aguero, Silva. Subs: Hart, Clichy, Zabaleta, Savic, Hargreaves, Razak, Suarez.
Manchester United (4-4-2): Lindegaard; Smalling, Jones, Ferdinand, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Nani; Rooney, Welbeck. Subs: De Gea, Rafael, Evans, Anderson, Park, Hernandez, Scholes.
Referee: Chris Foy.
Good morning BD.How is it in Belize?Did you remember to shovel the driveway and to scrape frost off your windshield? The match is definitely on FSC. I don't think anyone got up early to watch the early match yesterday.
I looked at the lineups. Is Scholes on the bench a typo?
Morning Boys
PAUL SCHOLES IS ON THE BENCH!
HE has been resigned!
Good morning UWS.I was surprised to see that Scholes is on the bench.
Wonder what number Scholes will wear? Ashley Young has the #18 shirt
Morning, boys. It's kick-off time. Any predictions?
BBC Radio 5 live commentator Alan Green on Scholes' return: "I'm astounded a player who retired back in May is suddenly on the bench and makes himself available until the end of the season. It's asking a lot. I think it's a panic measure."
I don't have a good feeling Robert
Hart not in goal!
Martin Tyler and Stuart Robson on the mic this morning.
Away we go
The match kicks off from OT.
Glad to see Smalling back
SAF said United are the underdogs. Psychology from SAF?
Nani with a foul throw!!!!
I agree. I don't have a good feeling either.
Citeh with all the early attacking.
Former United captain Roy Keane on ITV: "I'm very surprised I have to say. I can understand that it's probably worth a gamble. But Scholesy retired seven or eight months ago because he thought his legs were gone and wasn't contributing in big games so in that respect I'm surprised. But it's probably worth the gamble to lift the squad."
Lescott fouls Wellbeck as United attempt to counter.
That was one of your foul throws, UWS.
Again, United can't keep possession!
Bob, I thought you were snorkeling this morning
Scholes won't get on the pitch, will he?
As Keane stated I wonder if he's just there for motivational; purposes. I would be surprised to see him play at all.
Do you want me to leave, UWS?
We're off at 9am CST/10amEST. Should be able to get most of the match in.
Have United been in the other half?
You need to see the doctor if you continue feeling Belizey,BD!
Struth!!
GET THE BALL OUT!!
Linegaard got away with a clearance that went off Aguero for a goal kick.
If I have to go to the lucky chair then I will have something in common with United's Performance.
Johnson wins a free kick wide right off Evra.
I have looked it up... Scholes will wear #22
Evra fouls Adam Johnson. Fortunately, Kolorov shoots into the two man wall.
I have been consulting Dr. Belikin, who has prescribed a special stout elixir. Had three of those last night poolside.
United have a chance to break but Jones blows the pass.. he performances have dropped as of late
We made it out of the Citeh half, but the pass from Jones for Valencia was way off.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ROONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOAL! Roon with a header!
That's more like it Wazza
Great pass and then sprinted into the box!
YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
WHAT A GOAL AS ROON SCORES WITH A GREAT HEADER OFF THE BAR FROM A SUPERB VALENCIA CROSS THEIR FIRST TIME OUT OF THE CITEH HALF!
Roon started the move, spread it out to Valencia and continued his run into the box. Powerful header above DeJong that just clipped the underside of the bar on it's way in.
0-1 United!
I think that was United's first attack.
It was a great pass from Wellbeck to Valencia who crossed to Roon.
Luv it that your hear Bob
Please don't go!
It was United's first attack.
Red card to Kompany!!!!!!!!!
Citeh down to ten!!!!
BLOODY HELL.. KOMPANY WITH A RED!!!
It's getting better and better and better
I didn't see the incident, honestly, just the United players complaining.
WOW! Kompany has just been sent off and he;s refusing to leave the pitch.
Kompany doesn't seem to be complaining
That was a nasty tackle!
A bit harsh, I thought. Maybe a yellow. Nani didn't even go down!
It was two footed on Nani , but I didn't think it was that bad as he actually got part of the ball. A lucky break for United.
It looked horrible at first with the lunge. That is what made it a red
Jones whiffs!
I agree with Bob. That should have been a booking.
Nice save from Linders
That's real trouble for Citeh as Kompany has been their rock at the back. They'll probably have to replace one of their attackers.
Wow - great save from Lindegaard from Aguero!
Great save by Lindegaard from Aguero as he tipped around the post.
Jones looks hurt. He went down before Aguero's shot
My biggest fears for United are Rio who has lost more than a step or two and Jones who was somehow responsible for all of Newcastle's three goals on Wednesday.
I noticed that as I was typing that Jones was hobbling off.
The announcer says Komapny is banned for four games. Isn't it three? I do understand that he will miss both Carling Cup semis.
Giggs fouls Aguero in midfield and they want a card. It didn't seem that bad.
There's a picture of Scholes on the best. Good psychology from SAF?
I wish this match counted for the league!
Is this a preview of the Europa League Final?
Of course, in the 1991-1992 season, United knocked off their rivals for the league in both Cups.... LEEDS WENT ON TO WIN THE LEAGUE
Jones with a useless cross
Seeing the foul again, never a red
COME ON JONES! PUT IN A DECENT CROSS?
I love it - Mancini was giving Chris Foy one of those Vafanculo gestures. Naughty.
Citeh piling the pressure on now with half the first period gone.
I am not sure about the Europa League. Will the two managers take it seriously? Also Citeh have Porto, the holders of the Europa League. Not s definite passage through for Citeh.I hope they take it seriously?
That is Naughty for Mancini as he could join Kompany in the stands for the Carling Cup semis.
I doubt whether either Ferg or Mancini are terribly fussed about the EL.
They've only got ten men!
Why are they dominating?
We're Manchester United!!
The rain is coming down in Manchester.
I have a question for Macini. WAZZA going to do about that goal?
Useless again by Jones
That was probably a yellow from Jones on Aguero. Citeh fans not happy with Foy.
Nice one, MUR!
Why not take it seriously. The UEFA Cup was the only trophy United haven't won... why not win its replacement
I don't understand. Jones had been brilliant all season then he's been crap the past few games. If he's playing poorly then perhaps he needs to be rested for a few matches.
COME ON RIO!!!
Don't yell at Rio... well said Jonesy
Oh - Rio gave the ball away and Aguero hits the side netting. Why is Rio trying to throw Jonesy under the bus?
The cross from Aguero finds the side netting after crap defending from Rio. Like Jones , he's had a poor match and you wonder how we're in the lead?
I can't believe that United haven't won the Cup for that long... Rio and Wayne both don't have winners medal. They have lost a few finals
I agree , UWS. They should take the Europa League seriously.I just hope they do.
Blackburn striker and BBC pundit Jason Roberts on Twitter: "We ALL know the rules NO two-footed challenges allowed..even with no connection. By the way...it does not matter if it was a good tackle five years ago!"
I think we last won in 2004 vs Millwall. Didn't Rio pay vs Millwall. What I remember is that Millwall were pathetic that day. One of the worst ever cup final performances.
GOAL! Welbeck with a corker!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WELBECK...GREAT FINISH!!
YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
0-23 UNITED AS WELLBECK SCORES WITH A GREAT FINISH.
Pantilimon didn't have a chance there as the ball bobbled up off DeJong's bonce and Welbeck swiveled and volleyed home brilliantly.
0-2 United!
nOT 0-23 , BUT 0-2 UNITED AS WELLBECK SCORES WITH A GREAT VOLLEY, BUT POOR DEFENDING FROM DE JONG.
I know that was the last final. I think Rio was out hurt for the Final.. I'll check
I don't think Panti has even made a save yet.
I disagree with Martin - he thinks the Kompany red card has been a turning point. I don't see that. United were playing a counter strategy from the off and still are. Both goals were somewhat against the run of play. And Roon scored BEFORE Kompany was sent off - United were already leading.
United's line up
Howard
Neville
Brown
Silvestre
O'Shea
Ronaldo
Fletcher
Keane
Giggs
Scholes
Van Nistelrooy
on the bench
Carroll
Neville
Butt
Djemba Squared
Solskjaer
Citeh fans really down in the dumps now, United fans having a good old sing-song. I wish FSC would stop monkeying with the audio - we're not really getting the full experience.
we won 0-5 at Craven Cottage on Jacquelyn's birthday and we are winning today on my mum's birthday., so I will credit mum for good luck in the FA Cup.
I agree with you Bob
I think the turning points are the two goals
Martin admits the first goal was against 11
Well done Mum!
Welbeck's now getting a yellow to add to his collection. Soft.
Sarcastic cheers from the Citeh fans as Wellbeck as he is booked for that foul.
I am still not extremely confident about this match. I know Bob will be rolling his eyes but what about you MUR
Becks with his kids in the stands. What are their names - Moon Unit and Apple Computer?
Hello Becks.. why don't you come back like Scholesy!
Nani in the book... come on United... keep it smart
(Rolling my eyes)
Come on Nani... cross the ball well!!!
Funny one Bob!
Thanks UWS! I will mention that when I call her even though my brother is a citeh fan., I guess I will have to call him too. Thanks for the cup final lineups. You were correct about Rio and Roon.I know Roon played the following year in that penalty shootout loss to Arsenal.well done, UWS!
Nani tries a stupid pass... I HATE IT!
I would never bring Scholes on today... he'd get a red!
PENALTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Penalty to United! United could go three up!
I have a much better feeling now that we are two goals up and and a man up.YES PENALTY! NOW A GREAT FEELING!
Please bury it Wayne!!
SAVED... BUT ROONEY NETS THE REBOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roon to take.....
Saved, but Roon nets the rebound!
0-3! Bloody Norah!
Are you feeling a bit more relaxed now, UWS?
Defintely a foul by Richards on Wellbeck.
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!! 0-3 UNITED AS pANTI SAVES ROON'S PENALTY, BUT ROON HERADS IN THE REBOUND.
I want SEVEN!!!
Can we blow this?
Almost four!
Now I have good feeling that we are all but through and that Citeh are all but out.Not rolling my eyes.
Please keep it tight
I'll be convinced when number four goes in
Go for the jugular
The match has taken on a bit of a farcical pattern now. Roon on a hat-trick inside the first half!
I hope Beckham doesn't come back for us. He's not good enough to make our squad.Sounds like he's trying to copy Frank= Zappa with those names. I think the oldest son is named Brooklyn. I heard a rumor as to how he and Victoria arrived at that name.
(Rolling my eyes again)
Jesus saves but Rooney nets the rebound!
WAZZA THE SCORE CITEH?
Remember, Spurs were winning 3-0 at half time against Citeh and Barton gets sent off... Citeh won 4-3
Nice one MUR
I call the keeper Panti and they must be in a tight bunch as that is his only save and for nothing.
Stuart Robson is still banging on about the Kompany red card.
The plummage don't even enter in to it. This parrot is stone dead!
There are quite a empty seats in the stands
Thanks UWS. I don't see a repeat of that craazy match from WHL. The main difference is that SAF is in charge instead of Hoddle.I think he sacked the faith healer just before the match and paid the price.
Two minutes of stoppage time.
Nice one again
2 added minutes ... score another
BLOODY HELL... they almost did... how did Welbeck not score!
OH! Wellbeck just fails to connect and that could have been four.
UNited are back United are back oh oh
Thanks UWS. UI have a principal joke, but it's not in the best taste.
United need to come out in the second half and not lay back... they need to go for Six
HALF TIME
LOVELY JUBBLEY!!!
SAF said they were underdogs coming into this match.
Wow - what a crazy first half. I thought it might be tight but the Red Devils troop three goals up. Never anticipated that one.
Halftime and united lead 0-3 at Eastlands . I agree Let's go for six. Talking about Citeh, it's time to go to the loo.
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty on Twitter: "Man Utd fans chanting "We Want Seven"....well it's a thought."
Great day so far.... let's have Pompey knock off Chelsea later on!
Oh, and Leeds can do Bob a favor and knock out Steve's lot
Former Manchester United skipper Gary Neville on Twitter: "Is this the second leg? 4-6!"
BOOM BOOM GARY!
I know eye rolling will be involved but United cannot concede a goal early in the second half
That is true, UWS. We must keep a clean sheet and not concede an early goal.
Peterboro and Sunderland are on FSC + at 10:30
Don't see the Chelski Pompey game or the Sheff Wed West Ham
Do you think Citeh miss Yaya already?
Of course, Citeh got to play against 10 men in their earlier meeting
Zaboleta comes on for Johnson
Silva is off too
United are quaking in their boots - it's Pablo Zabaleta coming off the bench for Citeh as the second half kicks off.
Don't let up United
Zabaletta on for Silva and Not sue who Savic is on for. A strange move as Mancini is more intent on not being embarrassed than scoring.A definite change in tactics. ODD!
I do, UWS. They don't seem the same without Yaya. I do agree that the sending off is not the reason that United are leading.
Evra into the book now - I wouldn't be surprised to see another player go off before the end.
Kolarov has a chance now...
why is Evra booked?Bith players were grabbing, not just Evra.
And he scores! Great hit!
1-3!
BLOODY HELL KOLOROV SCORES FROM THE FREE KICK FROM A FOUL THAT WASN'T A FOUL!
Bloody hell... just what I didn't want
Stuart Robson thinks that Linders was slow to react but I don't know. That was just a perfectly placed free kick. What a start to the half!
gREAT FREE KICK, BUT IT WAS NEVER A FOUL FROM EVRA LET ALONE A BOOKING.
BLOODY FOY!
Bob... is it over?
Rooney is getting some "best wishes" from the Citeh fans behind the goal that United are attacking. All good natured stuff, I'm sure.
It's still over, you ninny.
Cross the ball NANI!
Of course... this is true... THE NEXT GOAL IS CRUCIAL
I don't want Citeh to have a sniff.. I wanted to rub their noses in it...WE MUST SCORE ANOTHER
Oh - Nani should have done better at the end of that move through Valencia's cross.
Bloody Norah = it's the Ginga Ninja warming up?!
Nai heads wide from a cross. CAN YOU ADAM AND EVE IT? SCHOLSEY IS WARMING UP!oUT OF RETIREMENT FOR TH GINGER PRINCE?
Short corner - UWS approves?
Jones wins a corner off of De Jong.
Just wide by Roon.
Of course, this is the same thing that happened at OT... the team with 10 scored to make it 1-3 and then...
What does everyone think as Scholes was warming up on the touchline. NICE STRETCHES!
COME ON CROSS IT GIGGS!
Rangers are 3 up at Abroath in the Scottish Cup
Citeh's only goal was a set piece that was really a gift from the ref.
Come on Man U
Come on Man U
Come on Man U
I think Celtic is also playing at Peterhead.
Yes they are but at 3 o'clock scottish time
Hello all .
Are we getting a bit nervous ?
OOPS! Celtic play at 10.
I am nervous boys... we need to score
Good morning Chelskilad.How is everything at Mildenhall?
Hey bruv... yes I am!
Nice skyping last week
Struth.. Scholes is coming on!!!
He's going to get a red
Scholesy rolling back the years now. I predict either a goal - or a red card!
Actually, I should say good afternoon, Chelskilad. Are you nervous that Pompey will play up?
Who's he coming on for?
Luv him to score
I didn't even think he would get on the pitch today?
Hey, Chelskilad! Great to hear from you. Of course, UWS is nervous when United are 9-2 up at home with five minutes to play. He's a ninny.
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