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!

Sunday, March 03, 2013

The North London Derby

Only one Premier League match today... quite a big one though!!!
Will Spurs solidify their spot in the top four or will Arsenal close the gap. If Spurs win, there will be a massive SEVEN point gap if the Arse win it will be ONE!
Join me for the big un

UWS

308 Comments:

Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good morning UWS. It sure is a big one. Another Derby north of the border as Dundee United lead 1-2 at Dundee in the Scottish Cup quarters. United look set to join Celtic and Falkirk in the semis. The stadiums are just a few blocks apart.

9:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Dundee United have held on to win 1-2 and are in the Scottish Cup semis.

9:47 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, chaps - I'm settling in with a bagel and cuppa after a late night out at the movies with friends and a lie in. Really looking forward to the big one now.

10:09 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Morning Boys
I am back from a cold walk in blowing snow

It has been nice to be able to sleep in both days of this weekend

10:15 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

1507:
BREAKING TEAM NEWS - Tottenham v Arsenal (1600 GMT)
And Tottenham make two changes from the side which won at West Ham. Benoit Assou-Ekotto returns at left-back, with Steven Caulker dropping out, while Gylfi Sigurdsson comes in for Lewis Holtby.

1506:
BREAKING TEAM NEWS - Tottenham v Arsenal (1600 GMT)
Arsenal make one change from the side which beat Aston Villa last weekend, as Aaron Ramsey comes in for Abou Diaby

10:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hello lads. I already had brekkies.I will take Elizabeth and the girls to Denny's , but should be back in time for the big one. The weather has been spectacular the past few days. Sunny with Vegas like humidity, but really breezy.

10:19 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I have been listening to 5Live this morning... still am ... I heard an interesting fact... Ryan Giggs has played more premier league games than Manchester City!!

Of course, IF United win the title he will be tied 3rd on the list of championships... United 20, Pool 18, Arsenal and Giggs 13

10:21 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

LINE-UPS- Tottenham v Arsenal (1600 GMT)
Tottenham: Lloris, Walker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto, Dembele, Parker, Lennon, Bale, Sigurdsson, Adebayor. Subs: Friedel, Gallas, Naughton, Defoe, Holtby, Livermore, Carroll.

Arsenal: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Monreal, Ramsey, Arteta, Walcott, Wilshere, Cazorla, Giroud. Subs: Mannone, Koscielny, Rosicky, Podolski, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Coquelin, Gervinho.

Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)

10:22 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

As MUR has said, Dundee Utd beat there NEARBY neighbors Dundee 2-1 in the Scottish Cup Quarters.
The holders, Kilmarnock, are losing at home early to Hibs

10:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Alan Green thinks that if Bale goes to Barca or Real, he will go back to left back!
Look what has happened to Modric. A star for Spurs and now Modric couldn't even get a start yesterday with seven players rested for the CL

I think he just needs to follow the road forged by Carrick, Sheringham and Berbatov!!

10:28 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Killie have tied it up in the Cup

10:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I enjoyed watching Match of the Day last night on First Row and 5:30... great to hear the music again

10:32 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The preview show has started on FSC and, oh dear, it's a Piers Morgan moment. Apparently he's a life-long Gunners fan. Answer that, Gooner!

10:32 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Piers Morgan is on FSC

Worst transfer of all time RVP to United

24 points behind...1 point for every million pounds paid to Arsenal for him

10:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

As I said yesterday, he is a huge Gooner and said during his predictions... "I don't want to be over confident.... Arsenal 8-0"

10:34 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Piers is not a fan of the Professor, then. Just gave a call to my Dad. He and the Gooner are watching together; they're not very confident.

10:36 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Don't start Ramsey and expect to win
Merta far too slow for Bale... he is going terrorized... it's going to be painful


Piers is not a happy chappy

10:37 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That's nice they are watching it together

Do they live close to each other?

10:37 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Arsene doesn't think that you plan for Gareth Bale. Your thoughts, lads?

10:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Looking at the table, QPR are only 4 points from safety....they're not doomed!

10:38 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah - Dad's place is about fifteen minutes away. They often watch matches together on the weekends.

10:38 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah - Dad's place is about fifteen minutes away. They often watch matches together on the weekends.

10:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Fergie had a plan for Rondaldo
He still scored... but only once!

10:39 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT... I LISTENED THE FIRST TIME!!!

10:39 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I was thinking that too, UWS, but then I was reminded by 606 that yesterday was only their third win of the season! They probably need 18 more points to achieve safety - not sure that's possible with only ten matches left.

10:39 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hibs back in front agains the Cup holders

10:40 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sorry - I've developed the LOB stutter. Oops.

10:40 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Could imagine if United had bought Bale back when?
It was between them and Spurs. Again, he was a left back at the time, I wonder if he would have stayed there under SAF

10:41 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I read a think about Lehman was talking about Bale's brilliant winner against West Ham... he called it a volley!



AM I WRONG... A VOLLEY IS HIT WITH NO BOUNCE!!!

10:42 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

THis is QPR's next four games
Sunderland H
Villa A
Fulham A
Wigan H


That could be six or more points

10:43 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I think Harry's going to do it again

10:45 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's what I consider a volley. Hit before the ball hits the ground.

10:46 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Thank you... we are both smarter than most!

10:47 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What do you think of Piers' comments

10:49 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Also, with a previous comment, do you think Bale should go to Spain?
Modric is a perfect example of not going

10:50 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Half time in Kilmarnock
Hibs winning 2-1

10:51 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I agree that with Piers that FOURTH IS NOT A TROPHY. A TROPHY IS A TROPHY

10:52 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Today, is the anniversary of AVB's last match in charge at the Bridge

10:53 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Tottenham's next four matches
Arsenal, Inter, Liverpool, Inter

10:54 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hello lads. I am back and even made a trip to the loo. Did I make it back in time?

10:55 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I noticed your comments about the championships. Giggs tied third with Arsenal and SAF?

10:56 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Teams coming out of the tunnel

10:57 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bale should follow the path of Drac and Carrick. He won't be the same player with Real. The system won't allow it.

10:57 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Teams out on the pitch at Shite Fart now.

10:57 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

QPR is only four points from safety. Why can't they do it?

10:58 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Of course, if Spurs win... they will go back up to 3rd above Chelsea
Arsenal would be 5 points behind Chelsea for fourth


No Arsene side has finished behind Spurs

Who was their manager the last time Spurs finished above them?

10:59 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Tough run for Spurs. Will they tank the matches vs Inter? QPR can get wins at Villa and vs Wigan. Why can't they survive?

10:59 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The record of English players going abroad. For every one that was successful (e.g., McManaman) there are 10 Jonathan Woodgates.

I just forwarded a thread that Mark "The Kaiser" Williams sent to me and the Gooner about Kevin Keegan's destabilizing effect on Hamburg. I had no idea!

10:59 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Was it Bruce Rioch?

11:00 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Welcome back MUR

Away we go

11:00 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They're off from SFL.

11:00 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Gooner calls is "The Wenger Cup."

11:01 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Thanks UWS. great to be here. A great day to be outdoors , but there is the small matter of a North London Derby with CL ramifications

11:01 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

No it wasn't

11:01 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

First chance for Bale to float one in to the big men early doors.

11:01 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Early Spurs free kick. The free kick from Bale was just too high for Dawson .He was offside.

11:02 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bloody hell - Michael Dawson got free there. High line from the Arsenal back four. He nearly broke the offside trap. Me no likey.

11:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Was it Terry Neill?

11:02 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I don't like Wilshere and Ramsey playing together. They tend to neutralize each other. I'd rather have a different kind of player out right.

11:03 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

What's the question - I missed it.

11:03 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Breakneck early pace to this match.

11:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Now the Gunners have a free kck. Head tennis in the box of the Wilshere free kick

11:03 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Do think Spurs have little brother feeling about Arsenal.. whatever they do, however they are playing Arsenal win

11:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good point , BD.I wou;d prefer Rosicky over Ramsey

11:04 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've never liked the telly coverage from Shite Fart. The main camera angle is always too high - almost like a blimp shot.

11:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I I expect a much closer match than the 5-2 drubbing

11:05 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Stewart Houston answer was just given!! DAMN IT!!


ex United fullback. He was injured for the 77 Cup Final and his place was taken by a very young Arthur Albiston.. Albiston offered his medal to him

11:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I never noticed it.I remember passing by SFL on the way to Heathrow in 1978.Every brick wall was spray painted with gang graffiti.

11:06 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That is amazing about Dawson. He was going to be sold but now captain

11:06 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Great attacking run by Walker - I like to see that from the England man.

11:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Classy by Albiston . That would never happen today. I didn't pick Houston because I thought he was just around briefly as a caretaker between George Graham and Rioch.I thought he was around for just a few months.

11:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giroud wins a corner off of Vertonghen.

11:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The corner from Theo is headed out by Ade.

11:09 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Theo hits the first man with his corner. Club fine!

11:09 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - great through ball to Giroud but Vertonghen's tackle was fantastic. End to end stuff here - enthralling!

11:10 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nice through ball to Girouid , but superb saving tackle by Vertonghen

11:10 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think Arthur . Albiston was the only player from the Tommy Docherty era that was at United when SAF took over.He didn't last though.

11:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I was chaparone for Burnt Hills High School when we took a trip over to England in 1990. I was the JV coach at the time and I got to go free. I sorted out a game with Lakenheath High School. We drew 1-1 at Feltwell. The boys had a homestay with boys from Lakenheath. We had a BBQ at Mike's house with the tennis court and swimming pool. It was a lot of fun
We beat a team from Glouster and then played two games in London. A certan boy scored a last minute header from a corner in the first one... a certain Davey Beckham! He was part of the second team we lost 2-0 but never really touched the ball the whole match!

I know it was Becks, the varsity coach called me when he got sent off against Argentina in 98. He had his name written in a diary

Sorry... back to the match

11:12 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I forgot the main reason why I started a comment about our trip

When we were in London, we had a tour of WHL. Got to go in the dressing room, out the tunnel, look at the pitch

11:13 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Arsenal on top to start

11:13 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great story UWS. A fantastic experience. I am really delighted for you.One to tell the grandchildren!

11:14 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Did they explain why the telly camera angle was so high?

11:14 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Definitely a great experience.

11:14 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I remember shaking his hand and noticing he was already wearing United socks!

I always wondered who he was until I got the phone call in 98

11:15 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The match has settled a bit now at the fifteen minute mark.

11:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Not nice , BD. We need praise UWS for the great experience.

11:15 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Sorry mate... they didn't

The stand is pretty close to the pitch

11:15 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I got a chance to meet Joe Max Moore at Dulles Airport once - does that count?

11:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am not sure about that. I think each team is trying to establish a rhythm and die to the occasion each team is playing cautiously.

11:16 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

NO IT DOESN'T

11:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It definitely does count, BD.

11:17 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Gary Lineker, Match of the Day host
"Proper game!
Spurs need to change this ludicrous high-line, off-side game plan sharpish. With no pressure on the ball it's suicidal. Basics..."

11:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I have met Phil Thompson, Greg Downs of Norwich and Derek Christie of Cambridge United ,when he was speaker at an end of season AYA dinner.

11:18 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cheers, MUR - it was a big moment for me. I bought him a coffee at Starbucks and had a chat. It was just after he'd scored the winning goal that day in a friendly against Argentina. He was amazed to hear that a fan had flown down from Boston just for the match. That was in the day when no one gave a toss.

11:18 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good point by Lineker.

11:18 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Of course, I shaken the hand of Prince Charles

11:19 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That was nasty from Ade - Gooner would love to see the old boy sent off. But it's just a yellow for now.

11:19 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ade booked for a rash challenge. I agree with Mark.

11:19 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah, yeah, yeah - but he's rubbish at football.

11:19 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That is a good story BD


Yellow for Adebayor

11:19 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A great experience, BD. How did you shake Prince Charles' hand? I thought that was impossible based on the massive security.

11:20 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Good possession now from the Gunners.

11:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Just too long by Parker for Siggy. A great idea.

11:21 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I've heard Charlie has a cultrual left foot and is not afraid to leave the boot in

11:21 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nice possesion by Arsenal, but a poor final ball from Giroud, who has struggled to make an impact in this match

11:22 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

He came to Mildenhall and I wore my Letterjacket thinking it was give him something to talk about. He saw it, came straight over to me and asked me about my badges... A reporter than came and asked what he had said to me.

11:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I've heard the same ,UWS.

11:23 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

He tackles like Scholes by doens't have his passing ability

11:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nice tackle by Walker on Theo and Lloris fails to prevent the corner. Theo makes up for failing to beat the first man , but overcooking this corner.

11:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great story , UWS. You did better than the reporter. Which player tackles like Scholes. Are you talking about Young Jack?

11:25 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Listened to 5Live today and there was an interview with Theo... he said 'it was never about the money'
Rubbish

11:26 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've heard that Charlie only really gets going when he's playing away from home.

11:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Aaron L:ennon wins the first Spurs corner after he did well to get past Monreal.

11:27 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

NOt a good corner by Bale

11:27 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Rubbish corner from Bale - club fine!

And then the worst dive ever from Ade. Should have got a second yellow.

11:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Agreed with you about Theo as I was watching a crap corner from Bale.

11:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Killie have scored to make it Desmond vs Hibs in the Scottish Cup quarters

11:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Vertonghen booked for a rash tackle on Giroud.

11:29 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yellow now from Vertonghen for chopping Giroud.

11:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BOOM, BOOM, UWS. NICE CHARLIE REMARK!

11:29 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And now it's Aaron Ramsey into the book. A flurry of cards on the half hour mark.

11:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Three bookings already
Not going to end 11 v 11 I fear.
Nothing nasty but accumilation

11:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

nAUGHTY BY rAMSEY ON lufc aCADEMY bOY

11:30 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cheers, MUR - I try.

11:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Useless free kick by Bale

11:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Killie have tied it up against Hibs
Desmond

11:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think all the yellows have been merited. I haven't seen any soft bookings.

11:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Just noticed your score update... sorry mur

11:31 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Useless cross by Ramsey fails to beat the first man.I guess Arsenal players can't cross either

11:31 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh dear - my feed has frozen - yours?

11:32 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

No probs, UWS. Probably a late goal.Looks like the only replay in the Scottish cup quarters .

11:33 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

No feed problems in Harlingen. Sorry, BD,.

11:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What feed?
Aren't you watching it on the telly?

11:34 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm back on. Good game so far, despite the lack of goals.

11:34 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's what I mean - the satellite feed.

11:34 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I had no interuption

11:35 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I noticed this being the anniversary of the AVB sacking at Chelsea. Are the Royal Blues any better off without AVB?He is doing just as well with Spurs as anyone is with Chelsea.

11:35 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I was hoping for a better game
There has been no shots on goal yet

11:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Me either.

11:36 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! It's that man Bale again. "He scores when he wants."

11:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!!! SPURS TAKE THE LEAD AND WHO ELSE , BUT BALE SCORES.

11:37 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ONE NIL... SPURS

BALE BRAKES THE OFFSIDE TRAP...SLOTST IT HOME

Was onside

11:37 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

How is that not offside - Bale and Ade were both off!

11:37 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Gooner not pleased at the linesman, I can bet you.

11:37 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I don't think it was a beautiful finish... should have used his right foot

11:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It was a good decision though

11:38 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It all started with a goal kick from Seudio and Spurs winning the head tennis battle in the center circle. Nice through ball from Siggy and great finish from Bale .

11:38 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Merta was keeping them on.. he was closer to the ball then the other two

11:39 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

TWO NIL... ALMOST A CARBON COPY OF THE FIRST

11:39 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!!! 0-2 SPURS AND LUFC ACADEMY BOY ROUNDS THE KEEPER FROM A NICE THROUGH BALL . DEFINITELY ONSIDE.

11:39 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bloody hell - it's 2-0 now! Arsenal fell apart there. LUFC Academy this time - great run breaking the offside trap and rounding the keeper.

11:39 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sorry . I meant 2-0. Hibs now lead 2-3 at Killie.

11:40 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I thought Bale was a shoulder ahead of Mert. Want to see it again.

11:40 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Spurs have never lost when Lennon has scored... not a big stat... he hardly ever scores!

11:40 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They are not pleased in Alex, but Is BD pleased with the way Lennon scored?

11:41 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It wasn't the bloke near him, it was Merta that was closer to the ball

11:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Gunners wina corner off of Asiou -Ekotu and it's a wasted short corner. Seudio is out to clear as Walker was through on the break.

11:42 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Tony's boss must be cocka-hoop... he is probably at the match. His seat is the other end

11:42 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

LUFC Academy style there, for sure. He's class.

11:42 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I will be willing to check the replay of the goal at the half.

11:42 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Matt said something about a foul before Lennon's goal. I did see someone go down on the replay. Didn't see it live

11:43 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Arsenal to win 5-2?

11:43 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am not sure Gooner or dad will see it that way even though I agree with you, BD. Tony's boss must be on cloud nine!

11:44 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I don't see a 5-2 win on the cards.

11:44 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hibs now lead 2-4 at Killie. Surely the Edinburgh side have booked a place in the semis.

11:45 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Can't wait to hear Piers' comments at half time

11:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Into stoppage time. How much?

11:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Me either. I will check the goals to see if they were legit.

11:46 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Looks like the Scottish Cup holders will be knocked out at the quarter final stage.... let's hope the same happens in England next weekend

11:46 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Arteta gets a bollocking for going in on Ade.

11:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I see that UWs stated two minutes.

11:47 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Half time

Sorry DC Dahlgrens!


Is your dad a Gooner?

11:48 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Halftime and 2-0 to Spurs. I hope the holders are eliminated next Sunday. It's the late match

11:48 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Piers is not happy!

11:49 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hibs through to the semis as they win 2-4 at Killie.

11:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I don't blame him. Gooner and dad are probably not either.

11:51 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am back from the loo
Did the replays show it was onside?

12:00 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

We are off for the second half

12:02 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I saw the replays of both goals and will start with the second goal. I replayed that three times and did not see a foul.I saw Spurs being more committed in the tackle ad Merte ball watching. Sounds like a valid second goal.Now the first goal . I replayed that four times because it was that close, so I would say goal to Spurs because if it's that close than it's not an obvious offside decision and the benefit is supposed to go to the attacker.Also, the linesman has to make a split second decision without the aid of a replay.Bale's right arm and shoulder may have been offside by about an inch, but Merte needs to learn how to line up for an offside trap.The main criticism should have been the awful Arsenal defending

12:02 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I think they were both onside

12:03 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second half is underway. My opinion is that it was too close too call. Bale may have been AN INCH OFFSIDE, so I think it was the right decision to award the goal

12:04 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I didn't see a foul on the second goal, just good crisp tackling> no controversies.

12:04 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The line shown during the celebration time looked like it was close but on

12:05 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've just had a half-time chat with Gooner and Dad. They're not happy campers with the side. I think they want Wenger taken out back and shot at the end of the match. Harsh words from them. Dad used to be a Spurs fan when we were kids - but he won't even admit that now. He's all Arsenal now.

12:05 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Curled high and wide by Siggy.

12:05 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Put Merte in front of the firing squad too.

12:05 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I looked at it again - it's very tight. Bale might have been a shoulder off but at the speed he's moving, it's impossible for the linesman to catch it.

12:05 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Spurs would be only 2 points behind Citeh... could they finish second?

12:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A wins moves Spurs back up to third. Double joy for AVB. A win in the North London Derby and he will move ahead of the team that sacked him a year ago and ii appears wrongly sacked him.

12:07 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Is it a goal to complain about?

12:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Only if Citeh lose at Villa tomorrow night. I don;t see that happening.I agree BD. Too close too call.

12:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

GOAL.... MERTA WITH A HEADER!!

Spurs fans not happy

12:08 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Arsenal have one back - the come-back is on!

2-1!

12:08 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Great run and flicked header there from the big man.

12:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL!!! GUNNERS BACK IN THE MATCH AS MERTE HEADS IN A FREE KICK FROM THEO

12:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Deflected off Bale's head too


Adebayor let him go

I don't understand why strikers come back and mark the defenders...defenders should pick them up..they're the ones always getting the headers

12:09 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

How a goal changes the atmosphere just like that!!

12:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The first time Theo put in a decent delivery this match,the Gunners score and Merte did something right the first time this match

12:10 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Arsenal are rampant now! Jenkinson with a dangerous ball over and Lloris had to get there ahead of Ramsey and Giroud.

12:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

STRUTH... I THOUGHT WAS GOING TO BE THE EQUALIZER!!

I am sure Gooner was off his couch there!

12:11 PM  

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