Come on you Mancs!
Come join us for some Europa League action as the two Manchester clubs are England's remaining representatives in this competition. Citeh have another trip to Portugal as they kick off in the Portugese capital at 1 PM. United kick off vs Atletico Bilbao at 3:05 PM.
posted by manunitedrules @ 12:20 PM
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My students just went to lunch and we are about six minutes in with no score.
Kompany, the Citeh skipper is already off injured and am not sure who will come on for him.Lescott will come on when there is a stoppage in play.
Yaya is out injured too and Sporting is a decent team , so this match cannot be taken for granted.
Great save by Hart as Citeh's defemse was sliced apart.
Great skill and the cross intended for Dzeko was cut out ofr a corner.
Lescott has come on for Kompany and a short was crossed and Koulo Toure's header was well dsaved by the keeper.In all honesty if it was further away from the keeper then Citeh would have been ahead.
Clichy crosses and it is deflected straight to the keeper.
Some great passing by Sporting in the Citeh box, but the final cross landed in the side netting.
Great tackle by Polga on Aguero
Great dfending by Gareth Barry as superb long ball from Sporting on an attempted counter was cut out by Barry.
There have not been any goals scored in the three other Europa League matches as nearly twenty minutes haver been played.
Micah Richards is out injured too.
Both teams had an opportunioyt. A Citeh Pplayer missed his kick and a Sporting player on the counter dwelled too long on the ball and Citeh cleared.
Kolorov wins a corner for Citeh.
Citeh take the corner short and Barry shoots just wide .
Atletico Madrid have taken the lead vs Besiktas as Fernandez wins a corner for Sporting.
Joe Hart easily gathers the corner from Fernandez.
A cross from Kolorov is cleared for a croner after a long spell of possession by Citeh.
The corner from Milner is easily cleared.
Atletico Madrid now lead Besiktas 2-0.
Lescott blocks a shot by Sporting.
Hart did well to tip overa mis-hit cross by Sporting.
The corner is cleared by posssession is given away and Fernandez shoots well wide from long range.
Dzeko is well offside as Citeh attempt a counter.
Athletico Madrid now lead Besiktas 3-0!It is 0-0 in the three other Europa League matches.
Daniel Patricio shoots well wide from long range.
The Gooch is out injured for Sporting. The announcer said he was a regular prior to his injury. I was not aware of that.
De Jong does well to block from Fernandez after a great twist and turn by the Chilean.
Into stoppage time as Ismaelov is booked for a foul on Dzeko.One minute of stoppage time as Dzeko headed on a long free kick and Aguero headed straight to the keeper when he should have done better. Now De Jong receives his customary booking.
Halftime and 0-0. My lunch is about to end and I will be back about twenty minutes into the United match.
Hey MUR
I am home between school and college... my department meeting cancelled.... WHAT A WEEK... faculty meeting and department cancelled!
Citeh lost at Sporting!
COME ON UNITED!!
First Row Link 1 has the teams coming out of the tunnel!
BRILLIANT!
Away we go
AB start well on the attack
I am going to make my screen full screen so I won't comment until something really big happens
United second best 8 minutes in
This is United's line up... still second best
Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Park, Jones, Giggs, Young, Rooney, Hernandez. Subs: Amos, Ferdinand, Anderson, Carrick, Nani, Welbeck, Fabio Da Silva.
Hernandez really needs to have a good showing tonight... nothing so far... from no player in red!
Again, United aren't playing with enough pace
Lots of noise coming from the away corner of Old Trafford
Other scores in the Europa League
Finals
Ath. Madrid 3 Besiktas 1
Met'st 0 Olympiakos 1
FC Twente 1 Schalke 0
Sporting 1 Citeh 0
Latests
AZ Alkmaar 0 Udinese 0
Standard Liege 0 Hannover 0
Valencia 2 PSV Eindhoven 0
and nil nil at OT
That was close!
A nice move by AB and a bloke goes down and it looked like a pen to me but the ref pointed the other way...phew!
Replays look like there was tugging by Evans(I think)
It was Smalling not Evans... knock that off Chris
So the replay again... I think it was a pen!!
Useless defending by United and AB gets a shot off
AB still on top
Why aren't the United players up for this?
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ROONEY!!!!
Nice move by Giggs to Hernandez. He gets a shot off well saved by Rooney nets the rebound... COME ON BOYS... MORE!
Question
Is the Europa League Trophy the actual old UEFA Cup Trophy? I hope so.. .only trophy never won by United
Good afternoon UWS. What excellent, having both meetings cancelled.
Just heard we scored . LOVELY JUBBLY!
Just looked it up
It is the same trophy
Yes. It iwas formerly know as the UEFA Cup.
Welcome back MUR
We have been second best... just like Ajax
Bilbao win another cprner off a deflected shot by LLorente.
Thanks UWS. I hope we do well today becuase we have had spoor European results at OT this year.
I know the competition was the UEFA Cup but I didn't know if they had changed the trophy when they changed the name
Before it was the UEFA Cup it was the Inter Cities Fairs Cup.Only one club per city was allowed.
LLorente heads well over.
COME ON UNITED WAKE UP!
Same old same old United of this season
I ma looking forward to Spring Break. I will be off next week.
Afternoon, chaps - crikey! I always forget about the Europa League!
Sorry, never mind....
Standard Liege and Hannover are 1-1
It appears that way based on what I have seen .
Afternoon BD
I am worried how these guys will do with their home crowd behind them next week!!
Some other Europa League scores:
Valencia 2 PSV 0
Standard Liege 2 Hannover 96 1
AZ 0 Udinese 0
What a chance... AB striker tries to lob De Gea but hits it wide... we're still second best
PHEW! Twilight was way off his linbe and was chipped, but it was just wide.
Good afternoon BD. How have you been?
I agree UWS. The tri[p to the Basque region will be difficult and a one goal lead may not be enough.
I'm just reading over your comments. You're not happy with United's performance so far, I see. Care to change places. We'll take SAF, the title challenge, and the Europa League Round of 16 and you can have Neil Warnock and an early kick-off against Boro on police orders on Sunday. Fair swap? Oh - alright, alright, I'll throw in a packet of those Walker's poppadoms, then.
Great near past save by De Gea off a shot by Urriola
We're good, BD!
I'm a bit out of sorts. I've been busy squashing all of the haters here in the department. Had to take a few to the woodshed for a beating. Nasty business but sometimes necessary.
Chicharito is flagged offside.
Right, then - no poppadoms for you, son!
We have the same problem here at our school. It is definitely necessary.
As you read... my department and faculty meetings were both cancelled... double delight!!
I think I will pass.:)
I would be pleased, especially on the day of a United match.
The Bilbao left back is a Liverpool reject.
What was that? A shocking clearance by De Gea.
Good half time viewing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtAxcJ8sI8s&feature=related
This commentator makes it sound like United are playing well... I still think they are second best!
The AB is just pacing back and forth in his technical area..... sit down mate
I think so too. They are definitely below par this evening.They should do much better.
I could definitely see United still losing this!
Nice pass to Roon, who takes it brilliant... hernandez offside...STAY ON SIDE!!
BLOODY HELL! That was a great chance as Roon went down the right and Hernandez was offside when he could have put United two up.
1-1... very much deserved!
UNITED STINK!!
What is wrong with us!!!!
BUGGER!!!!
LLORENTE HEADS FOR BILBAO AND NOW ITS 1-1.
I agree. Bilabo deserve their equalizer. That way goal will really hurt us.
United are heading out.. As I said, I could see us lose this
How many away fans are there? Did they 26 K
They were almost in again.
Half time.... NOT BLOODY GOOD ENOUGH!!!
Halftime and 1-1 at OT.
NOT PLEASED.
Lots of fans made the trip from the Basque Region.
Sorry, lads. I was distracted by a student while Bilbao were busy equalizing. I know that's not satisfying for you lot. Still - Warnock, eh?
Hordes of rowdy Basques roaming the Manchester City center on a Thursday night, eh? Sounds like the Old Bill will be kept busy.
A kick in the teeth is a better alternative than Warnock. I am surprised by the tons of Basques. I guess it's Just a Mtter of flying over the Bay Of Biscay and the English Chennel beforelanding in England. The flight may not be much more than a couple of hours.
My link has changed to spanish!!!
No welcome from you, UWS?
I am not sure why but I have a Spanish language show with a Spanish speaking transvestite.What a relief back to the sports!
I went to Link 2 and it is CH 5 from Enlgand
I prefer the Spanish trannies to Channel 5.
Now Valencia lead PSV 3-0.
Nice finish for the Sporting goal
Ready to go for the second... BE BETTER UNITED!!
What has happened to Hernandez? He has been pants this season
The Channel 5 commentating team is different than the last link
United's European home form has been hopeless... ONE WIN!!
The second half kicks off from OT.
DO BETTER UNITED!
That was against some crappy Romanaian side.
One win , Two draws and a loss in Europaean matches at Ot.
NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
Again, AB go close!!
I am on link 1 , so I am not sure what commentating team I have.It is no longer the Spanbish tranny.
The pass to Hernandez was too long as that was better from United.
I definitely prefer the Spanish trannies over Warnock!
I was on link one and when I came back to the computer... it was some Spanish show going on!
Nice save by De Gea... what is going on!!
OH! Great save by De Gea From Munain from Long range . Corner to AB.
Come on, you Red Devils. Time to the put the Basque hordes to the sword. Stop messing about.
AB are going for the win.. why not... they're the better side!
Another Bilbao corner after terrible United defending.
The announcer said Ge Gea saved from his compatriot.The Basques would dispute that choice of words.
We going out boys!!
Just wide again!!!
Given away again... WHAT IS GOING ON!!!
OH! another chance for Biulbao as Llorente shot into the side netting after being put through by Munain. Now De Gea save suprbly from Munain by tipping over.
ANOTHER CHANCE... nice save by De Gea again... they can't even show highlights of a chance before there is another!
Smalling off with a head wound again
Now Smalling has a bloody head.Is that related to that friendly last week.I am sure Rio will be on for Smalling.
You're supposed to be at home
You're supposed to be at home!!
It could be Carrick on with Jones going to center half.
Nervous nelly - Bilbao aren't even winning yet. Come on!
Bob... they have been second best the whole game!
The Bilbao coach is Marcelo Bielsa, the Argie , who was in charge of Chile the last World Cup and in charge of Argentina in 2002.
I prefer a Spanish tranny to a bloody head, for sure.
I just checked anonymous by accident
Carrick for Smalling. Jones will move to center half.
Hi Anonymous! Nice to hear from you. Why so secretive, though?
The free kick from Roon was not thast far wide of the Bilbao goal.
Good afternoon anonymous. How are you?
IT WAS ME!!!!
How about a Basque tranny?
I've just noticed that my pick for the Europa League - Sevilla - are already bloody out of the tournament. Struth!
Sure...why not?
My CL pick is out too
A stupid hand ball by Carrick off of De Marcos.
No need to yell, Anonymous Red Deviler. I heard you the first time.
Another chance... why was that bloke WIDE open by the spot!!
The Free kick was headed out and the AB cnter half shot well over.
Fergie gets hurt by the Sub board!
A chance... Hernandez takes too long.. what is up with him!
BLOODY HELL!
SHOOT CHICHARITO . DON'T TAKE SO LONG!
Anderson on for Park... not exactly positive!!
Great shot of the sub board.
Anderson is on for Park. Not exactly comforting.
Useless pass!
why are the EPL clubs doing horribly in Europe this season?
Valencia are four up against PSV
Valencia are now 4-0 over PSV. Now I think it's fair to say that the Dutch are toast.
I picked Barca to win the CL. Not sure who I picked for the Europa League.
Did you see the match on Tuesday.. not over!!!
It's got to be an aberration. I don't really think that English clubs are noticeably worse than the Continentals. But if they don't watch out, UEFA will chip a CL spot off them the way they did with Serie A.
Again, I think I picked United for the CL
It ssems like Valencia ahve already booked a place in the quarters. Sna Jose is booked for a foul on Hernandez. The first of the match.
Surely they wouldn't lose a spot before the Germans.... did UEFA see the score last night???
These Spanish are not rolling all over the place either... I have been impressed with them
Good Point UWS. You just never know. I agree BD. If the EPL clubs are not careful , their UEFA coefficient will result in the loss of a CL spot in a few seasons.
25 minutes to go to get a win for either team.
AZ lead Udinese 1-0 and it is
Standard Liege 2 Hannover 96 2
De Gea save United's bacon again!
Hernandez down the other end but his touch isn't good enough
A great save by De Gea from Munain.He went easily past Jones.The corner from Zuzaieta is headed away.
Useless cross by Giggs
Poor control by Hernadez when he had just the keeper to beat.
Come on, Fergie - time to bring on the Spanish trannies as subs!
United's defense isn't good enough... I think Jones has really fallen from the beginning of the year
But for Real Madrid and Barca, Spain would not have the maximum number of CL spots.
Who did you lot predict for the Europa League winners, then? (the file is on my laptop at home).
Rooney takes forever with the ball and almost gets it taken away.. United lose possession.
I agree. I am not sure what happened to Jones.
20 to go
I forget who I picked.
United don't just need one goal.. they need a couple
Where's my boy Nani?!
Isn't De Gea our SPanish Tranny! Anyhow, A would counter with Basque Trannies.
CRAP!!!!!
DE MARCOS PUTS AB 1-2 UP AT OT! WAS HE OFFSIDE. IT WAS A GREAT CHIPPED PASS AND A GREAT FINISH.
Now - that would be a spectacle. Basque Trannies for the Europa League?
I guess it's safe to say we're all but out of this competition.
BLOODY HELL... I LEAVE THE COMPUTER AND UNITED ARE LOSING!!
Oh - bollocks. That's torn it!
I've seen better football from a bunch of trannies than from United this evening.
Fergie told them to get their finger out before this game.... they sure haven't!!
Nani about to come on for Giggs
I would say Munain, llorente, and De Marcos have been the best Bilbao players in this match.
It's about time for some of the Portugeezer quality and savoir fair. Honestly!
Nani on for Giggs.
We need plenty of that.
Even a 3-2 win... which I don't see happening... won't be good enough
Useless shot by Roon after doing well to get past two players.
Citeh still have a great chance of advancing.
Mike just emailed me to say
When are people going to realize.... the Premier League isn't that good
The announcer says that this would be only our second time losing towo Europaean matches in a row at OT.
Wonder if United matches would be moved back to Saturdays after next week!
I disagree with Mike. The Epl is still the best league. It's an off season for the English clubs.
Just over 10 to go
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