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!
It's two matches being played simultaneously as it's the MLS All Stars vs the Spuds and Manchester United vs PSG being played at Soldier Field in Chicago. The All Stars vs the Spuds is on FS 1 while FOX , showing why they are third rate have chosen to show UFC wrestling instead of United VS PSG , so we will need to watch that one on a link or on tape delay. A must see.
posted by manunitedrules @ 8:21 PM
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!
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Kickoff is in just a few minutes. It's the silly season as Miguel Herrera walked the plank yesterday for punching a reporter on Monday at the Philly Airport. So much for Rocky Balboa being the only boxer in Philly.
Also, Joe Mou has criticized Mrs. Raffa Benitez, of all people. She jokingly stated that her husband has followed Jose everywhere and cleaned up all his messes. Jose was none too pleased and stated that Raffa only immediately followed him at Inter and destroyed the best team in Europe at the time in six months. He also stated that she has too much free time and should be working on her husband's diet.
A strange coincidence as United are on the link and their opening day Prem opponents , the Spuds , are on FS 1. A good chance for me to do some scouting.
They're off from Soldier Field
COME ON MAN UNITED!
PHEW! Twilight passes to Zlatan and he misses a sitter by blasting over a wide open goal.
The other matrch has kicked off from Denver.
Mata has a goal disallowed for offside off a superb long ball.
GOAL !!!! MATUIDI GIVES PSG THE LEAD OFF A LONG BALL FROM ZLATAN. VERY INDECISIVE KEEPING FROM DE GEA
Harry Kane misses a sitter as a header from a corner caught him by surprise and he shot wide, unmarked from two yards out.
GOAL !!! ZLATAN PUTS PSG TWO UP WITH A TAP IN. HE WENT ON A SOLO RUN, PLAYED IT WIDE TO MAXWELL HOUSE DOWN THE LEFT THEN RECEIVED THE RETURN PASS AND PUNISHED UNITED AS PHIL JONES WAS CAUGHT OUT OF POSITION.
Kevin Trapp fumbles a United free kick , but gets away with it as it's cleared for a corner.
GOAL !!! KAKA GIVES MLS THE LEAD VS THE SPUDS FROM THE SPOT.
Kyle Walker was called for handball off a corner from David Villa that was initially won by Clint against his former mates.
GOAL !!! DAVID VILLA PUTS MLS TWO UP AS HE DIVERTED A PASS FROM KAKA PAST WORM FROM CLOSE RANGE.
NICE SAVE BY dE gEA FROM lUCAS mORA.
About a minute before David Villa's goal, Nick Rimnado made a great close range reflex save from Harry Kane off a nice cross from Chadli.
Zardes made a great run down the left and a great dummy from Clint that resulted in that pass from Kaka to Villa for the goal.
A minute of stoppage time from Soldier Field.
PSG are two up vs United at the half and deservedly so.
Another great close reflex save by Rimando from Harry Kane. This time off a pass from Eriksen , who received a nice long diagonal pass from one of the reserves.
GOAL !!! KANE DOESN'T MISS THIS TIME AS HE CURLS A SHOT IN THE UPPER 90 FROM ABOUT 25 YARDS OUT. THE SPUDS PULL IT BACK TO 2-1.
It all stemmed from a poor long back pass from Zardes that made it to Harry Kane at the opposite end of the pitch. MccArty backed off and Kane superbly picked his spot from 25 yards out.
A minute of stoppage time from Denver.
MLS lead the Spuds 2-1 at the half.
The second half is underway from Soldier Field as both sides have made several substitutions.
Nice last ditch tackle by Darmian on Zlatan to prevent a third PSG goal. Nice long ball to Zlatan.
Evening, mate - we've just finished our wedding photo work and I'm happy to join you for the second half action.
I enjoyed reading about Mou's comments - good pre-season banter from The Special One.
Good evening Bob. Great to have the pleasure of your company.Glad you enjoyed them. What about Miguel Herrera walking the plank for a punching a reporter at the Philly airport?
I'm watching United on the Fox Soccer link and the MLS All Star Game on FS 1.
The second half is underway from Denver.
The Spuds have made four changes, bringing on some of the reserves.
Very cheeky by zlatan , but his chip was cleared off the line by Blind.
Smalling and Valencia are on for Shaw and and Jones , or is it Darmian?
Good to get an early season look at Harry Kane.
MLS Allstars appear to be taking the piss by wearing Spurs kits tonight.
Zlatan is a cheeky bugger, isn't he?
Zlatan is off after putting in a good shift. He is replaced by a teenager.
Zlatan is an enigma, but definitely a cheeky bugger
Close call there for Spurs - Kane on the hunt.
Harry Kane has looked pretty sharp and will score at OT if United play like they are tonight
Do PSG look as if they'll be a threat in the CL this next season? Any new signings?
Chadli shot wide with just the keeper to beat minutes earlier.
The Kamara bloke up front for MLS tonight is the sweatiest bloke I've seen in yonks. Is it really that hot in Denver tonight? He looks as if he's going to pass out.
I think PSG will make the quarters like they did last season. The only new signings are Stambouli from the Spuds and goalkeeper, Kevin Trapp from Eintacht Frankfurt.
I think it's on the cool side in Denver. Breezy and some people in tracksuit jackets.
The fizz has gone out of the match at Soldier field due to the mass substitutions.About fifteen minutes remaining.
Gooner is complaining on FB about the lack of DC United players on show tonight. It's a fair comment as DC are top of the pops in the East.
I read your comment about the MLS kit. It's cheeky, but it looks more like an England kit.
Definitely a good point from the Gooner, who witnessed Desmond giving Gary Cahill a bloody nose last night.
Cibaly should have put PSG three up, but shot off the outside of the post with just Sam Johnstone to beat.
Not a good showing for you lot tonight, eh? Any bright spots?
My link has buggered and refreshing is not working. back on and a PSG player is down
Yes. Luke Shaw had a good performance and Perreira , a young Belgian international of Brazi parents looks an exciting young player.Otherwise, little to take out of this match.
I'll be posting the PPP call-out this weekend. If you've got any suggestions for new categories or changing in scoring, let me know.
Danny Rose makes a great last ditch tackle on Beasely off a great run and pass from Cai Camara. Rose putting his training from the LUFC Academy to good use.
Good stuff from Danny - another one who got away.
The main change was perhaps not awarding as many points for Premier League Champion. One wrong pick almost rules someone out of the running. I think five or six points is fair. I can take a look tomorrow and see if I have any other suggestions.
If United pull a goal back then the Red Balls win this tournament instead of PSG. what a weird format and as if LVG gives a toss.
Rabiot fouls Perreira about thirty yards out.
Sounds like the Emirates Cup.
Harry Kane troops off after a useful run out.
Shaq Coulthirst is on for Harry Kane. Pochettino doesn't give a toss about the match. He just wants to give the youngsters a run out.
It's the International Champions Cup, but pretty much the same idea.
It's over as PSG defeat United 2-0 and win this tournament.
That looked like a chance for the All Stars.
Do you think Jurgen should walk the plank? we saw a hungry seagull, who would have been licking his/her chops at the prospect. There was a chipmunk , who would have been pleased to feat on some scraps.
Whatever the name, you can bet that there will be confetti cannons.
McGee does well to push away a miss hit cross from the Spuds.
I'm not sure. I turned off the link. I was feeling the same as LVG and Larry White.
Not the best of crosses from Danny Rose. Did he practice crossing at the Reknown LUFC Academy?
Any chance of a United comeback?
Oh - Jozy with an atrocious miss with a header from about a yard out. How did he miss that?
A minute if stoppage time as Jozy should have sealed the match, heading wide with a free header/
The United is over. They lost 2-0.
The MLS ALL Stars have defeated the Spuds 2-1.
That's that - an embarrassing 2-1 loss for the Spuds ahead of the new Prem season - I won't be picking them for the title, that's for sure.
It's a meaningless result as it was virtually a reserve/ youth Spuds side in the second half.MLS will put a different spin on it of course.
I'm still up in the air. I'm thinking Chelski, but the Gunners cannot be counted out.
I guess our next match is the Charity Shield on Sunday. I will need to set the Strawberry Alarm clock for that.
Also, I will provide some feedback tomorrow.When will be the deadline to submit our predictions?
As usual, the deadline is the beginning of the season - 7 am EST on Saturday, August 8.
I will probably be submitting them the evening of Wednesday August 5th because we leave for a trip to thew Big D on Thursday and won't be back till Sunday evening
Have a good rest of the evening, mate. I'll be around for the Charity Shield this weekend.
Cheers mate . You too. I'll chat with you again Sunday morning.
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