A Couple of Big 'Uns
Join me for two huge matches in the Premier League this morning. The first one is the clash of the two Northwest giants at Old Trafford. This match is always one the biggest matches in any season. This year is no different. I, of course, want United to thrash Liverpool 6-1 and it be a walk in the park. Sadly, this United version isn't capable of making things easy for themselves. I'll just take a win.
It is then followed by the match the Dahlgren brothers were in attendance for last season... let's hope for the same result
Join me
UWS
posted by United We Stand @ 7:29 AM
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I am back from a walk in a foggy Glenville just as FSC's pre-game show begins
LINE-UPS - Manchester United v Liverpool (1330 GMT)
Manchester United: De Gea, Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Cleverley, Young, Kagawa, Welbeck, van Persie. Subs: Amos, Jones, Valencia, Anderson, Giggs, Smalling, Hernandez.
Liverpool: Reina, Wisdom, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Lucas, Downing, Gerrard, Allen, Sterling, Suarez. Subs: Jones, Henderson, Sturridge, Carragher, Borini, Shelvey, Robinson.
Referee: Howard Webb (S Yorkshire)
Not sure that I like Welbeck on
I read that Nani was being considered but not even on the bench
Rio and Vidic starting for the first time in yonks!
Sturidge on the bench
Downing still in
SAF has made comments about Sturidge and Suarez... he should just zip it.
MOTD'S Steve Wilson at Old Trafford
Manchester United v Liverpool (1330 GMT)
"For many this remains the English classic. This is a weighty game; it always has been and always will be. Politics, history, tragedy, music, geography, jealousy and a canal all come into it - but Manchester United against Liverpool causes sparks to fly like no other game. Perhaps the greatest thing about it is its unpredictability. But it's the history that makes it great - and you can't buy history.
I want United to go TEN points clear of Citeh before they start at the Em
BTW, I am actually on the couch today. I am borrowing Tom's laptop. I hope I will be more comfy and actually pay attention to the screen more
I hope United do well but of course I am worried. Liverpool are very inconsistent and I hope we get them on a bad day
Good morning UWS. I would like the same results. Not a single goal on the telly means:
I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY FISH!
The Special One is in the stadium to watch his quarter final opponents
Morning MUR
Strange, but it is foggy here too, but also windy. Would love Unite to go ten points clear too.
Morning, boys - a truly epic Soccer Sunday today - I'm really looking forward to it, especially after a disappointing Saturday.
I heard that the Speacial One is being investigated by Spanish police for allegedly kicking a fan in the arse when a fan was asking for an autogaph on Thursday. Very unpopular with Real fans.
6 minutes to kick off and still no word from BD or should I say RVWBD
Good morning BD. waiting for goals is me waiting for my fish!
You're here... welcome
GET INVOLVED
Andrew Deans on Twitter: "Glad to see Valencia dropped after his recent form and local lad Welbeck being given a chance to shine in the derby."
Phil Martinez on Twitter: "LFC fan about to get excited for Liverpool v Man U match, but then I remembered it isn't the 1980s."
Players in the tunnel and here they come
Webby and the sides coming out at OT now - fabulous!
RVP and Suarez both at the back of the line
That Red Devil mascot has nothing on my dance moves.
Sides out of the tunnel as the coffe is in front of me next to the magic castle!
COME ON UNITED!
I'M WAITING FOR MY FISH!
Glad they are showing the fans. You can actually hear them turn it up and then turn it down
LEAVE THE SOUND ALONE
Evra and Suarez shake hands
I will dop the United calypso if they score. Remember it,BD?
Hey, at least the mascot is the right color
BLUE DEVIL??
Has nothing on the RED DEVIL.... or RED DRAGON as well
Nice by Evra and Suarez. Hope Webbie keeps aspecial eye on Suarez and his evil tricks. webbie had a great atch at Valley Prade. Hope the same is true today
How could I forget that XXX dance, MUR?
THat comment about Valencia is right. He has been hopeless as of late... not a number 7 shirt!
Absolutely, UWS. BD is half asleep because he has not responded to our Harlingen jokes.
Looks a bit nippy at OT here at kick-off - away we go!
Away we go as United attack away from the Stretford End
They're off from OT!
COME ON UNITED!
You are awake. Do you remember me waiting for my fish, BD?
Did you know that the first steam locomotive journey in world history - by The Rocket - was between Manchester and Liverpool? Bit of historical trivia for you this morning. You're welcome.
I thought you were still waiting for your fish, mate.
Fred is the only one awake at our house.
Why boo him.. it fuels him on
Nice one, BD. You are definitely awake. I think we've been waiting for goal just as long.
Young has to start stepping it up for United.. a couple of goals like he scored in the 8-2
Puit Suarez on that locomotive and send him on his way. I think UWS would agree with that
Liverpool haven't beaten a team in the top half of the table yet
I agree UWS.
Odd - Glen Johnson playing on the wrong side today - that could be an advantage.
Absolutely useless by Kagawa.
Useless by Kagawa
He doesn't belong on the right. He belongs in the center
Suarez's antics are pre industrial revolutuion
He does that a lot for some reason
I would have thought you'd prefer to strap Suarez to the tracks and run The Rocket over him.
I would have thought you'd prefer to strap Suarez to the tracks and run The Rocket over him.
Hasn't started with United going full tilt.. as per normal for this season
I hope that top table winless streak continues. Useless by Evra
Useles attempt of a pass by Cleverley
Downing on the wrong side too - what is Brendan Rogers playing at? He thinks he's too clever by half.
Nice one, BD. A more modern punishment.
No one was on Unted's right for RVP to find
I wonder if Brendan Rodgers has dyslexia.
Lay off Balo - I love him!
United just happy keeping the ball but not really going anywhere constructively
Nver a foul by Lucas. Wellie went dwn too easily.
Uh oh - UWS is being critical already - seven minutes in.
United have a corner off Kagawa's work...
Kagawa wins the corner. I really don't think he should be out there
Useless corner and foul called against Kagawa
I am going to stop making negative comments... there will be too many
Cleverley should have shot... RVP has a shot blocked
Nice pressure from United on the Liverpool defenders.
Well, I agree with you about Kagawa, UWS - keep it up!
when did Norman Wisdom join LFC!!
Pool have a chance to swing a free kick in to the big men now....
Ball in was too shallow - easily cleared out.
Missed the last three minutes because we had a three second power outage due to a lightining strike. It took several minutes for the telly and computer to reboot.
Nice one, UWS - boom boom!
"It's all turned out very well..."
Norman wisdom played for Liverpool? I thought he was a comic. The joke is on Liverpool
Carrick has a free kick but decides to go short and get the ball back ... he can now be pressured!
Never understand that
Wow - sounds like some seriously weird weather in Harlingen today. We've just got unseasonably warm weather.
Definitely BOOM BOOM!
It sure was heere a few minutes ago, but I don't want another one.
Another free kick for Pool now...
Great header out by Rafa.
decent clearance from United
I am going to say it again.. where is United's PACE
This one feels like it's setting up to be settled by one moment of genius from an RVP or a Suarez.
We were really warm and humid yesterday with even windier wweather than during your visit, but it is cooler today since the front has passed through
Liverpool fans singing they've won it five times
Well, United have won it three times and Liverpool's last one was complete luck!
Do you think maybe United's midfield - particularly Carrick - slows down the transition game? Just thinking...
We had thunder and lightning on Wednesday and Thursday too.
Luck? They came back from 3 down at half time? That seems unfair, UWS.
BTW... we've won it NINETEEN TIMES
CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND, WE'VE WON IT NINETEEN TIMES
I'm not sure that Lucas is capable of passing the ball forward.
I guess they are talking about the CL. In terma of the League Championship :IT'S BEEN ONLY TWENTY THREE YEARS AND COUNTING
They did come back from 3 down but it could have been a lot worse. Milan missed some easy chances in the second half to put it away
RVP pulls the trigger again and is blocked again.
Looks like Liverpool's wait for a championship will be longer than United's 26
Still most of the possession but not creating anything.
TOO SLOW
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RVP!!!!!!!!!!
GOAL! Bloody hell that was good. Great interchanges and then a killer finish by RVP!
1-0 United!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
1-0 UNITED RVP
GREAT PASS FROM EVRA
nice move
There must have been twenty passes in that move - very impressive by United.
It should definitely be longer than 26 for Liverpool
RVP up to 17 goals now - has Suarez had a touch yet?
Indeed. It was a fantatsic possession by United Kagawa was definitely involved.
I can hear the Gooner groaning in Alexandria from here.
Not sure, BD. I do know that Norman Wisdon sent Brendan a text message:
THIS ISN'T MANSFIELD!
Joe Allen picks up a yellow card for a clumsy one - I don't see the point of Joe Allen.
This is definitely not Mansfield.
We'll be Arsenal fans later this morning , Goooner.
Stevuie G recovers to tackle RVP after he was tackled by RVP
I forgot to do the United calypso
United also now 5 goals up on Citeh in terms of GD.
We need another goal to stamp our authority. Liverpool have done less than nowt... one second it could be equal though
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
Useless pass by Andre Wisdom . Looked a lot like Norman there
Love the TEN point gab more!
Of course you do, UWS. Of course you do.
Morning all.
I do not usually support Man. U.
Today I do.
Ta, BD. Definitely, UWS!
The ten point gap does look intimidating. I called this title over a couple of weeks back.
Good morning Someone.Great to have you on board. Youyr support is definitely welcome.
GAP that is
Morning, Someone. That's a lot of United fans on board today. Should I pull for Pool, lads?
I hope the replay of the Dahlgerne bothers match gives us a ten point lead.
Rio to Evra in the box... stop being so ho-hum about it
That should have been a corner
Season 2, Episode 6 of "Being Liverpool:" On being unable to get out of United's half at OT."
ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING, BD! NEVER!
Better, BD , as RVP shot over from a nice pass by Wellie
What a poor ball through there by Joe Allen. I rest my case about him.
Someone is getting ready for a nice vacation to Scotland in April. Wish I was joining him.
A bloke on the BBC agrees with Bob
Andrew Wright on Twitter: "Any Liverpool fan willing to explain the benefits and purpose of including Joe Allen in your team? Feel free to message..."
Very hard for me to support Liverpool this season, tbf.
We need another goal.. come on you REDS
He was a much better player at Swansea. I don't know why he is so much worse with Pool
The first lesson for Liverpool on Being like Barca: KEEP POSSESSION
I didn't watch Swansea enough last season, so I have to allow that maybe he played a different role in their system.
Young could have gone through that gap.. he is still down hurt.
Ashley Young has a problem now. He fell awkwardly.
Nasty fall by Young . Hope he's okay.WOY watching.
Jose under a hood and looks really bored
Jose looks like Little Dark Blue Riding Hood today. Maybe he'll be eaten by Manchester wolves?
The horrible Valencia us warming up
Young's knee already looks swollen.
They are saying it is a domination from United... it is only because Liverpool are doing nothing. United haven't really done much
We need another goal
If the Madrid fans don't first. Did you hear he's being investigated by Spanisdh police for allegedly kicking a fan?
Liverpool have been abject this afternoon.
I first though Young was down so he wouldn't be carded. Maybe he won't be back though
Young is back.. I called it
Welbeck should have scored there.. BUGGER
Oh - Wellbeck was nearly in there but Agger got back well to block.
That is definitely accurate, UWS.Great block by Agger after yet another mistake by Joe Allen
I WANT ANOTHER GOAL
Well done, UWS. Great call.
I'm surprised - Young's knee looked horrible.
Just one chance and Liverpool would be back into this.
COME ON
What does Little Blue Riding Hood think?
COME ON DANNY... ANOTHER MISSED CHANCE.. BURY IT
BUGGER!
WELLIE BALLOONS IT OVER. He should have scored.
Oh - Welbeck blazes over from a good position.
Rahim says it's not exactly a Sterling Liverpool performance.
I hope he doesn't think he is taking over at OT... He is not a United manager type
First opportunity for Suarez to turn and run - comes to nothing.
Where is Little Blue Rding Hood?
No - I reckon it's David Moyes for you lot, for sure.
I know... but I am going to say it... this scoreline is worrisome.
I hope so.. we like Scots at the top
Sir Matt
Sir Alex
Sir David... got a ring to it
Not at all. I don't want him.
FEED HIM TO THE WOLVES.
I want Moyes.
Why should Fergie trouble himself about thinking about Liverpool? They're 8th!
Sir David Goldstein?
I'm not Scottish!
Form goes out the window on a local derby.
Thinking about knighthoods
United have Sir Alex, Sir Matt, Sir Bobby... with all the Liverpool dominance in the past.. not one knight at Anfield
Shanks?
Paisley?
A poor one-two by Gerrard there - sums up Pool's first half.
Suarez finally got a touch, but it was useless by Stevie G
Sir David Nocito.. I married a Mac Donald
You can't have Moyes, yet.
The more goals, and red cards, the better.
Thanks MUR, no room in the suitcase though! Going to do my darndest to see Celtic/Hibs.
Soory . I got it . Moysie may be on for a knighthood. Interesting that none came from Anfield, but they did not have the longevity that our managers did.
Liverpool have been so bad.. this can't last the whole 90 minutes... GET ANOTHER GOAL UNITED
I wonder why the Scottish season ends so early. It ends the first week of April. That is really bloody early.
Oh - that would have made a spectacular volleyed goal by Cleverly. Wide of the mark.
Great effort from Cleverley... just wide.. why couldn't that go in
Decent volley from Clever Boy after a poor headed clearance by Joe Allen off a cross from Young
Sounds like a fantastic trip, Someone - enjoy it!
Corner to Liverpool... don't you bloody score now
If they go in at half level.. it would give them so much confidence.. cleared
Liverpool's first corner is from Downing and easily cleared.
Valencia to come on for Yashley at half time?
Great point, UWS. Based on your credentials you merit a knighthood more than I. No arguement here
Possibly , BD.
Liverpool starting to pass the ball in around the box more
KNOCK IT OFF
According to Someone , the Scottish season ends a full mont before the English season.
Never a foul. Wellie easily outmuscled by Skrtel
Oh - how did that one stay out?
Welbeck has no pace.. put in by RVP and he went no where
OOHH... HOW DID THAT NOT GO IN!!!
How did RVP miss that? A back heel saved by Reina and a scramble in the box. Now reina is down. How was he injured?
April 6th is the last match.
Reina down.
AWFUL REFERRING... LIVERPOOL DIDN'T KICK IT OUT... WHY STOP IT WHEN UNITED GET POSSESSION!
It was a collission with Kagawa. Accidental
Surprise, surprise - Fergie having a chat with the fourth official.
Agreed, UWS. There will be extra stoppage time.
I would take off Welbeck. He's been very wasteful
This will add time to the two added minutes
I noticed that, Someone. I have never known a season in the UK to end that early in all my years of following footie. Rather peculiar.
Schmeichels - Peter and Kasper - on the bench.
Two great danes.. well one great dane in the stands
Agreed, UWS. Hope stoppage time ends soon because I need to reklease some stoppage
Lucas gives Yashley one more reason to come off - yellow card.
Downing kicks the ball back to De Gea... does that count as a shot for him
The first booking of the match as that was rather naughty bu Lucas on Wellie.
Poor free kick by RVP heaeded out by Agger, not a Great Dane!
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