Lakenheath Old Boys

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Saturday, November 08, 2014

Some Crucial Tests

Every weekend in the Premiership throws up some critical tests of teams, but we start with just a test. Last season, Liverpool's title run came apart when Steven Gerrard's slip allowed Samuel Eto'o to slip in and score a crucial goal. This season they're a long way off the title and this match is about stopping Chelski's momentum and turning Liverpool's season around. We start there and then at the 10am hour we've got United v. Palace. We end the day with a chastened Citeh away to QPR. That and the Championship slate of matches makes for a crucial day - don't miss it!

516 Comments:

Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The team news is fascinating, with Brendan Rogers criticized in mid-week for resting players in the Champions League clash against Real for this one. And his regulars are back in the side today:

Liverpool: Mignolet, Johnson, Skrtel, Lovren, Moreno, Gerrard, Can, Henderson, Coutinho, Sterling, Balotelli.
Subs: Brad Jones, Toure, Lambert, Lallana, Lucas, Allen, Borini.

Chelsea: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Matic, Fabregas, Ramires, Oscar, Hazard, Costa.
Subs: Cech, Luis, Zouma, Drogba, Mikel, Remy, Willian.

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire)

7:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good morning Bob. I read about that and the criticism came from his mentor and his supposed friend, Jose.

7:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am watching an all Midlands Championship promotion encounter on BEIN as Derby County hosts Wolves.

7:29 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, MUR! How are you, mate?

7:42 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nice moment of silence for Remembrance Weekend.

7:44 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Now then....what kind of match will we have now.

7:44 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Diego Costa's got his wee blue gloves on - must be a bit parky at Anfield today.

7:45 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And Liverpool get us underway; they'll be attacking the Kop End in the second half.

7:45 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Emre Can has a go early on and wins a corner. Gerrard to swing it in. Collected by Courtois.

7:46 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Hazard's run has Liverpool scrambling and he nearly slipped in Costa.

7:48 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Good pace in the match right from the off.

7:49 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Balotelli's was well found and took the ball down beautifully but just couldn't find Can in the middle.

7:51 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Surely they can't keep up this intense pace.

7:51 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Yes - a deflected shot from Can loops up into the Chelski goal. Great start to this match - it will really open up now.

7:54 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Can tried his luck from about forty yards and got his just rewards. It cannoned off Cahill who was twisting a bit and should have stood up to the shot more strongly. The wicked deflection gave Courtois no hope.

1-0 Reds

7:55 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Costa got the better of Gerrard and was nearly in. Wins a corner.

7:57 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Bob
I just came downstairs
The goal was scored soon after I turned on the TV upstairs
Sorry for being a sleepy bum

7:58 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Chelsea tie it up

Goalline technology at work

7:59 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Chelski have scrambled an equalizer. It was a bit unclear but Anthony Taylor blows for the goal.

7:59 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Costa's initial headed effort was saved well by Mignolet but he couldn't keep Cahill's effort out. Spot on by the referee.

1-1!

8:00 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cracking match so far - I hope it keeps up.

8:00 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Not even a hello

8:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good morning Bob and UWS. I must be half asleep because I was commenting on UWS'S post. I have been watching the whole match

8:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Rams have gone three up vs the Wolves.

8:02 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Balotelli has the ball in the net but he was well offside. Went too early.

8:04 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The goal line technology paid dividends as Mignolet superbly saved a header from Costa off the corner from Fab, but couldn't keep out the rebound from Cahill that was barely over the line and for only a mili second.

8:04 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sorry, UWS - this match has been so fast paced I didn't notice you coming on. Morning!

8:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Pool were doing the Can Can for a while as they took the lead . Can he score? Yes he Can.

8:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Corner to the Pool.

8:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A training ground routine nearly came off as Chelsea blocked two shots off the corner and it led to another./

8:06 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Big shout for a penalty - I might have given that one as he stuck his elbow out. Taylor gives a corner instead.

8:06 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The next corner from Stevie G is headed away by Costa./

8:06 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I will only be around for this match and maybe some of United's match with Palace

We are off to Oneonta for the SUNYAC Final
The Battle of the Red Dragons ended 2-2 in the regular season
Oneonta are ranked third in the nation and Cortland are ranked 24th

8:06 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Boom boom, MUR - I was trying to think of a tin can joke but you beat me to it. Well in!

8:06 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Best of luck to Tom and the Red Dragons today!

8:07 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Te Rams are three up vs the Wolves at the half in of those vital promotion matches.

8:07 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Shove in the back by Costa and now the handbags are out. Referee Taylor intervening. No cards dealt.

8:07 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ta, Bob. He finally gave me a chance.

8:07 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

COME ON YOU RED DRAGONS.

MAKE THE NCAA PLAYOFFS!

8:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The FA Cup First Round starts this weekend and opened with a one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history as Warrington of the 8th tier ( Division One North of the Northern Premier League) defeated Exeter City of the Football League 1-0 yesterday.

8:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Thanks for the good luck MUR... that's if you mean the Red Dragons from Cortland and not the ones from Oneonta

8:11 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

What a joy it is to not have to care about the FA Cup until the 3rd Round.

8:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great solo run by Coutinho and a great save by Courtois, then JT hoofs away for a Pool corner.

8:11 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

They are close to the making the NCAAs no matter what happens today

Off to the loo, so there will be a goal

8:11 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

How can two SUNY schools adopt the same mascot? Doesn't seem right.

8:12 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Definitely cheering for the ones from Cortland . An interesting coincidence.

8:12 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Don't be flushing any budgies, UWS - it's dangerous!

8:12 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Are Chelski the new Stoke? Everything from them is long ball and trying to create havoc in the box.

8:13 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I'm not sure why Chelsea are playing that way. Perhaps Jose is adapting to Counteract Brendan's tactics.

8:14 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Liverpool have really dropped off at this point and are letting Chelski control the match.

8:14 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

So far so good for UWS!

8:14 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree about the FA Cup, but I think everyone would agree that that result yesterday was one of the biggest giant killings in the history of the FA Cup.

8:15 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

There has been a lot of praise for Matic this season but I don't see it. He's your run of the mill destroyer in my view.

8:16 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Indeed. I'm just happy that now that LUFC aren't in L1 I don't have to pay attention to things such as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Division.

8:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I'm back from the loo and did not miss a goal.

8:18 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They would have played in that competition this week during the international break. I thin Reddie will turn things around. It will be a dogfight to avoid the drop.

8:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great block by Johnson from Hazard.

8:20 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

What about UWS - that's an extra long sitting on the khazi. Struth!

8:21 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Costa tamely to Mignolet after Henderson cheaply conceded possession in a dangerous position.

8:21 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Johnson saved a certain goal there. Risky stuff from Pool.

8:21 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

He must be constipated.

8:22 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Balo doing a nice job holding up play today. It's been a better performance but he needs a goal.

8:22 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That reminds me. My annual checkup at the urologist on Thursday was a success.

8:23 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Again - I might have given that penalty as Moreno moved his arms to block the shot. It doesn't matter if it would've hit his chest - if he moves arms to ball, it's a pen.

8:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

An accurate assessment of Balo.

8:23 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Well done, mate - glad to hear it.

8:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I responded to both posts yesterday. What did you think of my starting XIs? Also, how did Samlling make the England squad?

8:24 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I always wish him well because he's such an entertaining character in the game.

8:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Cheers mate.

8:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Not so entertaining since his move to Merseyside.

8:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Mignolet does well to hold an effort from fellow Belgian, Hazard after Pool yet again cheaply conceded possession.

8:26 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

You've certainly picked an experimental side from that squad but I can't fault it. That's what friendlies are for.

8:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Costa wins a corner off of Skrtel.

8:26 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's been mainly comic relief from Balo since his return - have you been watching "Men in Blazers?" They've been having fun with him.

8:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Mignolet punches away the corner from Fab.

8:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I need to start watching that show.

8:27 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I'm back and no goals scored!!

8:27 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sterling gets a yellow card for a block on Ramires.

8:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sterling booked for obstruction on Ramires. That seemed harsh.

8:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Welcome back, mate.

8:28 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

How was the loo, mate? Any soiled budgies?

8:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Loveren heads away a free kick from Fab.

8:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

England have an important qualifier vs Slovenia next Saturday at Noon Eastern. I picked a less experimental XI for that match

8:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A minute of stoppage time.

8:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Did you see that Jimmy Greaves, who missed out on a World Cup medal because of injury, was awarded one after a fan petition... iS NOW SELLING IT!!!

8:31 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Half time

8:31 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's 1-1 at the half of a finely balanced match.

8:31 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

WOW!! I wonder why he would sell his winner's medal.

8:32 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Jimmy has always been a scoundrel. I'll bet that he really needs the dosh.

8:32 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

WOW !!! The rams have gone four up vs Wolves in what is supposed to be a promotion challenge.

8:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Did you see this Bob

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/nov/07/leeds-united-served-winding-up-petition

8:33 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's sad to hear that. I thought he solved his drinking and gambling problems. Sad to hear about one of the all time greats.

8:34 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!! 5-0 RAMS AS JOHNNY RUSSELL HAS A BRACE.

8:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The ball was played to left back, Craig Forsyth and his superb cross was superb finished by Johnny Russell on the hour mark. The Rams are top of the table for the time BEIN.

8:39 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I was listen to sports radio last night in the car and this american bloke who apparently loves the world cup says he won't watch the 2022 WC if it stays in Qatar.
There are stories of hundreds of people dying in construction of stadiums and they have slave labor from North Korea doing the work
Has anyone heard anything about this?

8:40 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I just read the story and it's the last thing Bob and his fellow Leeds United fans need. It's really unnecessary and should have been solved outside of court.

8:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I know that Qatar have a reputation of hiring slave labor for all types of jobs and have been accused of many human rights violations.They have supposedly kidnapped people and refused to let them leave the country. That is why they should never have been awarded the World Cup. That story does not surprise me. Sad and tragic news.

8:43 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wow, they are showing the Southampton match and not United at ten!
Well they are second in the league

I would have normally been upset but I can watch any match in the 400s

8:44 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Teams coming out for the second half
NBC there to see it... Fox would be having a commercial for shamwow

8:47 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Away we go

8:47 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second half is underway

8:47 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Agreed with you about Fox. You are a lucky bugger. I can see why NBC would show the Saints. They should easily defeat the struggling Foxes.

8:48 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bob will be hoping for a comfortable Leeds win vs bottom club, Blackpool.

8:49 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm back for the second half.

8:49 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Yes. I double checked both on the telly menu and on the Dish web site.

8:50 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Did you read the comments during half time

I don't want them to slip by

8:50 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ivanovic booked for a foul on Sterling. That seemed harsh.

8:50 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That sucks MUR

I wonder why?

8:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

welcome back, Bob.

8:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I'm not sure, but you have Time Warner, so it must be a special TW policy.

8:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I commented. Sad stories about both Leeds and Qatar.

8:52 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Costa with an overhead kick.. almost

Don't like him.. he should be sent off every game

8:53 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm just getting through the half-time comments, which I missed while I was waking Kate up and making us bagels.

8:53 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

What's your issue with Costa?

8:53 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I saw your comments... I didn't want Bob to see it too

8:54 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I still think that Qatar will be a summer tournament - or that it'll be given to another country. The domestic leagues won't stand for a winter tournament.

8:54 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

He is is dirty and a jerk

8:54 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Sterling with a shot saved

Chelsea break.. blocked shot

8:55 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great save by Courtois from Sterling. Then Stevie G blocks a shot from Hazard for a Chelsea corner.

8:55 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sorry UWS. Bob, I hoe the WC is given to another country.

8:56 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Leeds better win today.. home to the Tangerines

8:56 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah - we need a big morale-boosting win.

8:59 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

MUR
Do we want Chelsea to win today?
I hate them but they are too far ahead of United already... we would want to finish above Pool for CL spot

8:59 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I just checked the channel list on the Dish web site. I keyed in my zip code and picked the multi sports pack. It's mainly PPV channels and regional Fox channels in the 400s. I think you might get the extra matches due to living in the Northeast. I guess Texas residents aren't that lucky.

8:59 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I want Pool to win for sure. It would open up the title race. Plenty of time to overtake Pool for fourth. we have to do our part with or without Smalling!

9:00 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I would have thought NBC would have them will all the cable/Dish companies

9:00 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Agreed,UWS. Leeds should be able to defeat the Tangerines even if Hockaday was still in charge.

9:01 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm not sure that the winding-up order is going to be of much consequence for us. The major issue we're dealing with off the pitch is with Cellino. Will he stay or will he go.

9:01 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think it depends upon the market.Prem footie is more popular in the Northeast than in South Texas.

9:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hopefully he goes on the 17th!

9:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's currently the same score as Chelsea's CL match in Slovenia.

9:03 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

More handbags between JT and Can.

9:04 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Balo is offside as Pool play on while Ivanovic is down. Why is JT starting a fight. Doesn't he know that it's up to the ref to stop play and not the players? Even Le Saux agrees with me.

9:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

JT should be arguing with Cahill for playing on, not doing the Can Can!

9:06 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Kate doesn't like the look of Diego Costa - thinks he looks sinister.

9:06 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great song by the Chelsea fans

Balotelli Ballotelli
Balotelli your a twat

9:07 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Balo booked for a stupid foul on Oscar. Learned from the Smalling School of Defending.

9:07 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

See... I was right... well in Kate

9:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree with Kate. You should tell her that he acts like he looks.

9:08 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bloody hell... he scores!

9:08 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Diego Costa puts the knife in with his 10th goal!

9:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!! COSTA GIVES CHELSEA THE LEAD.

9:09 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Any way back for the Reds now?

9:10 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

For David

http://worldsoccertalk.com/2013/08/15/where-to-find-premier-league-extra-time-on-your-cable-or-satellite-system/

9:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Willian did well to find Azpi with a long diagonal ball down the left. He cut inside Coutinho and his cross broke to Costa , who made no mistakes as he scored with a great finish.

9:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I expect Chelsea to hold on and win. Borini on for Coutinho, who was at fault for the goal and why the hell is Joe Allen on for Can as Pool need a goal. No, the little Welshman can not score vs Chelsea.

9:12 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Rams have defeated wolves 5-0.

9:12 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Stay awake.. there is no excuse for being offside there

9:15 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Great win for Derby - it puts them back on top.

9:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I cut and pasted the info from the link UWS sent. Thanks for the info.

DISH was originally listed as one of the participating TV providers who would offer Premier League Extra Time, but DISH has decided to offer NBC Sports Live Extra only (in addition to NBC and NBC Sports Network, of course).

9:16 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Is Lambert getting a sniff at Anfield... what a mistake by him making that move.... HE COULD HAVE BEEN PLAYING ALL THE TIME AND IN SECOND PLACE

9:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It may be temporary for the Rams, depending upon the results of the 10 AM fixtures.

9:16 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh... that deflection could have gone anywhere

9:17 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree - Rickie's in the England squad but he can't get a sniff in the Liverpool side.

9:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Borini had a shot deflect off Matic for a corner after a cross from Joe Allen was cut out

9:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The same can be said of Loveren and Lallana. Lambert should not be in the England squad.

9:18 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

My interpretation of the link that UWS sent is that Dish is not showing the other matches. Thanks for the info.

9:19 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

One point from the last nine for Liverpool but still ahead of United!!

Hopefully United can put that right this morning

9:19 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - a really poor delivery from Gerrard. I can really see why Pool fans are frustrated with him.

9:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Atrocious corner from Stevie G is hoofed away by the first man.

9:20 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

IT SUCKS... DISH SHOULD BE DISGUSTED WITH THEMSELVES

9:20 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Here comes Rickie.... replacing Balo... COME ON LAMBS

9:21 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Mario trots off - another match without a goal. Frustrating for him but he worked hard today.

9:21 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Rickie Lambert is on for Balo.
BLOODY HELL! Why not take off a defensive player and play with two up front? Does Brendan want to win this match?

9:21 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I agree - does Brendan really want to win this one?

9:22 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, Bob. I thought Balo did well today and should have stayed on.

9:22 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, UWS. Poor by Dish or is it Diss?

9:22 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sterling with another cynical foul - he's getting close to a second yellow.

9:22 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Perhaps Brendan wants to renew his friendship with his mentor? The master is definitely teaching the pupil a lesson.

9:23 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I hate Chelsea winning.. I just hate Jose so much

9:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Will that goal Costa the Pool?

9:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, UWS. Me too.

9:24 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I do too, even though their my PPP pick for the title.

9:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Oscar deservedly booked for a stupid trip on Johnson.

9:24 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

STRose has no idea how he is top

9:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I believe Strose is now top of the pops.

9:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's a great achievement by Strose.

9:26 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

He is and he has no idea how

9:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Pool have definitely run out of ideas.

9:27 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

United had 17 points last season under Moyes and only 13 this season under LVG!


Of course, the United of last season got progressively worse and couldn't attack

This season... we can't defend

9:27 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Well, for one thing, Matt's also picked Chelski for the title. Then he's got Citeh and Arsenal in the European slots. And Leicester and Burnley in the dropzone. And Norwich and Watford in the promotion race. Then he's got all three European leagues right.

9:27 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's official - you should have kept Moyesy.

9:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

He can check the attachment that Bob sent. He will probably discover that one or two position changes can do the trick as I have experienced in the past.

9:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Costa booked for atypically cynical challenge.

9:29 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The Gerrard of old would have buried that one

9:29 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Big appeal for handball as Gerrard fires toward goal. It's Cahill again. Have to look at it again.

9:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

How was that not hand ball by Cahill? Pool should have had a penalty.

9:29 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Dead cert penalty there.

9:30 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That could have been a pen

9:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Definitely a penalty because Cahill dove.

9:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That explains why Strose is top. Great explanation.

9:31 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That says it all. Pool supporters playing on their cell phones instead of watching. That would have never happened when Paisley or Shanks were in charge.

9:32 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

5 minutes

9:32 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Five minutes of stoppage time asDrogs is on for Costa

9:32 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Felipe Luis to come on to shore things up.

9:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Well... there were no cell phones back then... that could an important fact

9:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I hate all this time wasting substitutions... it should be banned

9:33 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Into stoppage time....

9:33 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Will the Champions Elect concede as they did at OT

9:34 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's your pet peeve. Mine is the obstruction that defenders get away with when they usher the ball out to touch.

9:34 AM  

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