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!

Monday, April 22, 2013

CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND AGAIN... HOPE SO!!!!

IS TONIGHT THE NIGHT???

A win against Aston Villa at Old Trafford would mean party time for the Manchester United faithful.
Manchester United's TWENTIETH Championship... extending our lead over Liverpool... come on United... don't blow it!

Join me
United We Stand

184 Comments:

Blogger manunitedrules said...

I second that.
WIN IT TODAY UNITED! MAKE IT TWENTY!

2:30 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

LINE-UPS- Manchester United v Aston Villa (2000 BST)
Man Utd: De Gea, Da Silva, Jones, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Giggs, Valencia, Rooney, Kagawa, van Persie. Subs: Lindegaard, Ferdinand, Hernandez, Nani, Welbeck, Cleverley, Buttner.

Aston Villa: Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Bennett, Westwood, Delph, Weimann, N'Zogbia, Agbonlahor, Benteke. Subs: Given, Clark, El Ahmadi, Bent, Holman, Sylla, Bowery.

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire)

2:39 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Leaving school in five minutes
I'll be home a couple minutes after kick off

2:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I look forward to chatting with you. I just finished watching the moment of silence from Boston.

2:58 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The teams are out on the pitch. Ian Darke and Stuart Robson are the announcers.

3:00 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They're off from OT.

3:00 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
RVP

3:01 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great crossfield ball from Roon to Valencia.He laid it off to Raffa who crssed to Giggs who laid it off for RVP to easily score.

3:03 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nearly 2-0 as Valencia crossed for RVP to volley just over.

3:03 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I AM HOME JUST AS THE GOAL WAS SCORED!!!

YES!!!

RVP ALMOST IN AGAIN

COME ON UNITED!!!!

3:03 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A pass from Nzogbia to absolutely nobody and out of play. Long may that continue.

3:06 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United to score again and often!!

3:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Welcome home.
WE'RE GONNA WIN THE LEAGUE!

3:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I sure hope so.

3:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Guzan easily catches from Giggs.

3:07 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It was a year ago today that United 'lost' the title in the 4-4 game against Everton

3:07 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It was a year ago today that United 'lost' the title in the 4-4 game against Everton

3:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A cross from Weimann but nobody was up to connect

3:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Dangerous cross by Villa... knock it off

3:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A win today is a perfect way to make up for that on the one year anniversary.

3:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great run by Giggs... headed back... almost in again!

COME ON UNITED

WE'RE PLAYING WITH PACE... LUV IT

3:09 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A great run and cross by Giggs and Rvp Knocked it down. A superb tackle by Ron Vlaar on Kagawa prevented a second United goal.

3:09 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

oooh... off the post by Rafa!!!


GET A SECOND!

3:09 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OH! OFF THE SUNDAY ROAST BY RAFFA.

3:10 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

This is how United should be playing all year

3:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I love it too.United are up for it. I think they went to give Villa a right thrashing and why not?

3:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

This is the United I remember

3:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Struth.... close by Benteke

3:11 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

PHEW! great counter by Villa . Nice pass by Weimann and Beneteke shot over with just the keeper to beat

3:12 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Don't be silly United

3:12 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

OH... WHAT A GOAL!!!

WHAT A VOLLEY!!

3:13 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
GOAL OF THE SEASON. RVP WITH A VAN BASTEN TYPE VOLLEY FROM A LONG DIAGONAL BALL FROM ROON.

3:13 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Afternoon, boys - sounds as if everything's going swimmingly.

To make things even better, looks as if the FA is poised to hand out a substantial fine to Liverpool's Little Nibbler - Luis Suarez. That will give RVP a chance to equal or top his 23 goals.

Sorry I won't be around this afternoon to celebrate with you - just too much going on at work.

3:13 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

RVP IS BACK
RVP IS BACK

3:13 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

SCORE MORE UNITED!

3:13 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wow - I'm sorry that I missed that one - sounds exceptional.

3:14 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

sorry... you'll be missed

3:14 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

23 Prem goals for RVP
How far behind Vampire

3:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hello Bob. Sorry you won't be around for the celebrations.It is going rather swimmingly and great to hear Suarez won;t be around for a while.

3:15 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

By my calculations, that's 22 for RVP. A hat-trick today and he'd equal the Littler Nibbler's record.

3:15 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Nice effort by Carrick!!!

3:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think one behind.My brother is a Liverpool fan and wants Suarez gone this summer.It would be today if it was his decision.

3:16 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

First championship.. score a hat-trick... great night

3:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It was from thirty yards out . A first time volley in the corner from a fifty yard diagonal pass from Roon.

3:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giggs just offside from a superb pass from RVP after a pass from Kagawa.

3:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ian and Stuart need to shut it about offside on the goals.

3:18 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Naughty by Giggs on Agbon.

3:18 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Robin van Persie arrived from Arsenal last summer - and has justified his £24m transfer fee by scoring 23 league goals.

3:18 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

If United can keep the ball from Weimann then Villa will do naught.

3:19 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

He sure has, UWS. No argument here.

3:19 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

He may have been slightly offside on the second goal, but how can you deny such a superb goal?

3:20 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Horrible cross from Joe Bennett straight from the Blades Academy.
MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE.
DO BETTER RAFFA!

3:22 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Joe Bennett is having such a tough time at left back that Valencia is getting past him with the greatest of ease.

3:25 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Kagawa concedes possession.

3:25 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

De Gea does well to catch a cross from Joe Bennett.

3:26 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Good catch by De Gea

He has grown this season
I think we don't need another keeper for years to come...unless he wants to go home to Spain

3:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Useless from Roon and a foul by Evra.
PICK UP THE PACE UNITED!
Evra is booked.

3:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, UWS. What will happen to Lindy? Off to ER?

3:28 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

So, first championship medals for
Jones? Kagawa, RVP. Anyone else

3:28 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Chris Bevan, BBC Sport at Old Trafford
Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa
"The Manchester United fans are enjoying themselves now. First a chant for the noisy neighbours: 'You're not champions anymore', swiftly followed by one for their old rivals: 'Are you watching Merseyside?' I doubt it, to be honest, but if they are then they just saw a goal worthy of winning title no.20, from United's no.20 Robin van Persie."

3:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The long Villa free kick is headed out by Phil Jones. Now Villa have another free kick.

3:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A first for De Gea.

3:29 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Missed him


Where is Macca these days?


As you said, pick up the pace again United

3:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree with Chris.Clinching number twenty with goals from number twenty

3:30 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What if Villa score... we'll be back like the rest of the season

3:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nzogbia wins a corner.

3:31 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

NEXT GOAL IS VITAL!!!

3:31 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I was thinking the same about Macca. He seemed to have sarcastic remarks for Ian the last few matches and that may have cost him.

3:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Absolutely. I sure hope it's a third United for United.

3:32 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

YES!!!!!!!!!


HAT-TRICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Very unselfish from GIGGS

3:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
A HAT-TRICK FOR RVP AND A SECOND ASSIST FOR GIGGS.

3:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I thought Giggs took too long and blew it , but as you said unselfish and now we must have surely clinched the title.

3:34 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think RVP and Giggs were onside.

3:34 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

RVP must be tied with the Vampire Cannibal.

3:35 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Villa need to regroup for the relegation six pointer vs Sunderland next Monday in a battle of the last two clubs managed by Martin O'Neill.

3:36 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

According to my list, Suarez had 23 and RVP had 21... not any more

3:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great to hear. Thanks for the update.

3:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Villa play Wigan at the DW on the final day. That may decide who falls through the trap door along with reading and QPR.

3:39 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

About time United have scored some goals!

3:40 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A speedy break lead by Delph , but United did well to recover.

3:40 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. Will they hit Villa for eight like Chelsea did on the 22nd ?

3:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Another great cross by Giggs , but Guzan did well to get down and catch it.

3:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A decent chance for Agbon and not far off after great work from Beneteke.

3:42 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Beneteke is flagged offside off a cross from Loughton.

3:43 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hernandez' first title

3:43 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

This really hurts Villa's GD
They are now 3 behind Wigan

3:44 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

RVP called for tug on Delph. Rather soft!

3:44 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I thought Chicha won a title two years ago. Is that correct?

3:45 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

2 added minutes

3:45 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

High and wide by Vlaar .Two minutes of stoppage time.

3:45 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I remember that game
3-0 up at Old Trafford and it was 3-2 before half time
Tied 3-3

3:46 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

You're right
He scored inside the first minute in the clinching match against Chelsea

3:46 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think I remember it too. Fortunately., this Villa side don't have many goals

3:46 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Get it over Evra!

3:47 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Half time... THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!!



Wonder how United will come out in the second half

3:47 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Halftime and United lead 3-0 as number twenty has scored goals that should clinch number twenty in 45 minutes.

3:48 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Just checking in again - wow - RVP is running riot. I've got him at 23 goals now. Level with Cannibal Luis. Real implications for the PPP game.

3:52 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ALL three goals could have been offside!!!

3:53 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Actually, I'm looking at the feed from Football365. RVP's wonder volley was his 23rd so the hat-trick goal was his 24th. He's now one clear of The Little Nibbler. As I mentioned earlier, the FA is likely to end Suarez's season today with a lengthy ban.

3:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

If only you could play Villa every week, eh?

Villa are now on 34 games played (one more than Wigan) and 34 points, with a dreadful -27 GD (four goals worse than Wigan's GD). Dire days at Villa Park.

3:56 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I have 5Live still going. I listened to it on the way home
Don't know why it hasn't cut off

3:56 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I think RVP now has 24

3:59 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Chris Bevan, BBC Sport at Old Trafford
Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa
"The Manchester United fans are enjoying themselves now. First a chant for the noisy neighbours: 'You're not champions anymore', swiftly followed by one for their old rivals: 'Are you watching Merseyside?' I doubt it, to be honest, but if they are then they just saw a goal worthy of winning title no.20, from United's no.20 Robin van Persie."

4:00 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

You won't believe this, but I have to leave fifteen minutes early.I called the orthodontist asking when Jacquelyn's next appointment is and they said TODAY! I made the appointment six months ago, not thinking that United would clinch the title so early!

4:01 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great from Chris!

4:01 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Of course, these two teams were the top two in the First Premier League season

4:02 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Will SAF be the oldest manager to clinch a top flight title in England?

4:02 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

WHAT A PLONKER MUR!!!

4:02 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Away we go as United attack the Stretford End

4:03 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second half is underway. El Ahemedi is on for Nzogbia. Why was he replaced?

4:03 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

GET INVOLVED
Ross Lawson: "That's what Fergie brings to United. Clinical, professional, outstanding performances. Expect no dip in intensity after HT."

Sam: "Rooney will be a stonking central midfielder. Exceptional vision and passing ability. Just needs to sharpen up some decisions."

James Collins: "As a Liverpool fan it hurts me to say this, but Utd are simply the best. They will dominate English football for yrs to come."

4:03 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United could still get 96 points this season and beat Chelsea's record

4:04 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sorry, UWS.I called this morning and Jacquelyn can't miss the appointment. I had no way of knowing six months ago.

4:04 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The corner from Giggs is headed out.

4:04 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I'll text you


United won't get the trophy until they play Swansea on May 12

4:05 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A poor corner from Giggs is shot wide by Roon.

4:05 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Cheers UWS.Interesting that these were the top in the inaugural Prem season. How Villa have declined!

4:06 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I was in Charlotte for the reverse fixture
United two nil down and win 3-2




United have no draws at home this season
Just two losses

4:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

De Gea fumbled a cross from Weimann and out by Raffa for a Villa corner.

4:06 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Knock it off De Gea

4:06 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Header saved off the line by RVP!!!

4:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A header from Weimann off the corner is headed off the line by RVP.
He's everywhere!

4:07 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

2106:
Manchester United 3-0 Aston Villa
Manchester United have won the title on this day before. Some of you might remember, some of you might not. But Sir Alex secured his sixth Premier League title on this day in 2000 thanks to a 3-1 win at Southampton. A quiet opening to the second half. Nothing much to report yet.

4:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

We won by a large margin that season much to the disgust of Wenger!I didn't realize it was on this day.Great anoraking.

4:10 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United getting sloppy!

Roon loses possession.. nice save De Gea

4:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great save by De Gea from Beneteke as Roon gifted possession.

4:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

KNOCK IT OFF UNITED!
SCORE AGAIN AND OFTEN!

4:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United have come out like the match is over!


Don't make it interesting AT ALL

4:12 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ian cheats off of UWS.
SHOCKING BEHAVIOR FROM IAN!

He did mention that Roy Keane was PFA Player of The Year and Footballer of the Year

4:12 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I prefer boring!

4:12 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

SAF is unhappy too, agreeing with us.

4:13 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Villa look the more likely to score

4:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am not liking this spell of Villa pressure.

4:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great tackle by Phil Jones on Benteke as Roon gives it away yet again.

4:15 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United can't keep possession

4:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

RVP is offside.He looked level.

4:16 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sounds like United have taken the foot off the gas in the second half.

4:16 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

This is what they have done all season... but most of the time they have only scored a single goal and are forced to hang on

4:17 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Leeds get a mention on the box

Delph being voted Young Football League player of the year once

4:17 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...


Chris Bevan, BBC Sport at Old Trafford
"Er, maybe Manchester United did drink champagne at half time?

4:18 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I thought Beneteke was voted Young Player of The Year

4:18 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

You are correct, Bob.

4:19 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A half hour away from number twenty thanks to number twenty

4:19 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Nice hit by Roon.. blocked

Roon with another.. over

4:21 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Roon has a shot blocked then well over by Roon off a pass by RVP.

4:21 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

No Delph was voted that when he was with Leeds in the Championship

4:24 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A horrible cross by Weimann, thankfully for United.

4:25 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United do have a big say on the Champions League positions. Arsenal and Chelsea next up

4:25 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I see. He has had a tough time with Villa.

4:25 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ian stated that Lindy may get some matches as he is only two short of getting an BPL medal.

4:26 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Becchio, Delph and Beckford all shouldn't have left Elland Road!

4:26 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A first title for wellie. Was he on loan at Sunderland two years ago?

4:27 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

TWENTY minutes away from TWENTY Championships!!!!!!!!

4:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. Leeds may have been in the Prem by now but for that.

4:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giggs wins a corner off of Lowton!

4:28 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Welbeck on for Rooney

4:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Well stated, UWS.

4:28 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Here come Wellie for Roon

4:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Evans had a shot cleared off the line off the corner as wellie is on for Roon.

4:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I have to leave, but have recorded the match so I can watch the lads celebrating.
CHEERS!

4:31 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Decent effort there... saved by De Gea

4:32 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Do you want texts?

4:32 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Kagawa witha a great move... misses from 10 yards...hits it that far over

4:34 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

WE KNOW WHO WE ARE
WE KNOW WHO WE ARE
CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE
WE KNOW WHO WE ARE

4:39 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

OK... ENGLAND

4:39 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

WE KNOW WHO WE ARE
WE KNOW WHO WE ARE
CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND
WE KNOW WHO WE ARE

4:39 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

WE'VE GOT OUR TROPHY BACK
WE'VE GOT OUR TROPHY BACK
WE'VE GOT OUR TROPHY BACK
WE'VE GOT OUR TROPHY BACK

4:40 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Evra with almost in

4:40 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Not too impressed with the second half display but the first half was good enough

Should have scored more though

4:41 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

FIVE MINUTES TO GO

4:44 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Free kick chance for Villa....straight to De Gea

4:45 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Banners shown with 20 TIMES on it

LUV IT

4:47 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

2 added minutes

4:48 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Fans going potty

4:48 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

RVP almost sets up Wellie


That will probably be the last chance

4:49 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

IT IS ALL OVER

MANCHESTER UNITED ARE CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!



YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4:50 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ESPN staying with some celebrations!

4:52 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Giggs has now caught Arsenal with 13 Championships... behind United and Pool

4:53 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

RVP really really happy!!


Rio shows the fans RVP's shirt... #20

4:54 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Still no commercial... well done ESPN

4:56 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The coverage has ended... no commercials form the end of the match until 5 o'clock.... well done ESPN!!!


Have a good night boys


CHAMPIONS!!!!!

5:00 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The TWENTY Titles!!!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2312525/Manchester-United-win-20th-league-title--Picture-special-20-triumphs.html

6:59 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

A couple more tidbits

This year is
2013
20 League Titles
13 Premier League Titles

IT WAS IN THE CARDS!!!

7:54 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Manchster United have now won 20 League Titles... as much as Arsenal(13), Chelsea(4) and Manchester City(3)combined!

7:56 AM  

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