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Saturday, January 07, 2017
Lakenheath Old Boys
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Morning, chaps - is Jaap Stam the greatest ever United defender? Discuss....
Fox Soccer Channel is trying to learn from NBC Sports, showing the teams coming out of the tunnel now:
Manchester United (4-2-3-1) Romero; Young, Smalling, Rojo, Blind; Carrick, Fellaini; Mata, Rooney, Martial; Rashford.
Substitutes: Pogba, Ibrahimovic, Mkhitaryan, Schweinsteiger, Fosu-Mensah, Jones, J Pereira.
Reading (4-3-3) Al-Habsi; Gunter, Van Den Berg, L Moore, Blackett; Evans, Williams, Kelly; Beerens, Kermorgant, McCleary.
Substitutes: S Moore, Cooper, Swift, Obita, Samuel, Meite, Watson.
The coverage of the tunnel walk out may be better but we've still got to deal with Big Red, Alexi and Big Brad as studio pundits today.
Morning boys
Couldn't get much sleep last night but Im up as the teams come out of the tunnel
Here comes Jap..I'm sure he'll get a good ovation
Of course, FOXs coverage sucks!
That music is FOX's isn't it?
Love to see Martial and Rashford rip them apart
How I wish United would play two up front... but no
Lexi thinks there is no chance of United losing
I do
Could Rooney take over Sir Bobby in the FA Cup
We are off
Guy Mobray and Clive Allen on the microphones. I'm trying to get adjusted to this Fox coverage, as the match gets underway.
That's great to hear... a packed Old Trafford...
Rashford with an early shot...that's what I like... take em on and shoot
Morning, UWS - sorry to hear about your insomnia, but I'm happy to have the pleasure of your company this morning. Welcome!
Good morning , chaps . As I type United have a chance early doors as Rash shoots just wide after Roon flicked on the ball.
ooh, Rooney almost gets his 249th
Now Al Habsi saves from Roon,
Oh - United are out of the traps quickly with two early chances. First Kung Fu and then Rooney are in on goal. Al Habsi gets down well.
Morning, MUR - welcome. How are you feeling about this one?
We're thoroughly snowed in here in WNY, so there is nothing else to do but watch a full day of footer. That's my excuse anyway.
Two shot inside the first two minutes...that's more like it
Sorry about the insomnia. I had it the other night, so I know how unpleasant that can be. I hope United will play well enough to keep you up.
How much snow did you get? We got nothing from this storm. We had rain during the week so most of the snow on the ground is gone
I actually had the opposite problem. It's our coldest morning in several years and I didn't want to get up, but United are playing, so here we are.
I just checked. It's 31 outside , but the win chill is 18. Far below normal for us.
There are only 24 days left to offload Fellaini... fingers crossed
YES!!
ROONEY SCORES NUMBER 249!!!!!
GOAL! THERE IT IS! HE'S REACHED THE RECORD. 249! ROONEY!
This is how United should always play.... right at them
GOAL !!! ROON EQUALS SIR BOBBY'S RECORS
That was coming - the Championship side was under the cosh from the off. Sir Bobby is delighted in the stands.
I still don't like Rooney over taking Charlton
Scoring inside the first 10 minutes... that's more like it
If only you could play a rubbish Championship side at home every weekend, eh? This opening is exposing the obvious gulf in quality between divisions. That's my fear about the possibility of promotion this season.
That was the predatory Roon of old. Tw solo running karate chops occurred. the first one was cleared as Welsh international, Chris Gunter, was schooled being turned inside out. He passed to Mata and Roon diverted his shot in the corner past Al Habsi
Carrick with a weak effort but again United go at them with pace
way to get it wrong colorman
Wayne is saluting the memory of George Michael - his favorite pop star. RIP George, eh Wazza?
Carrick dragged a long range effort wide then Yash wins a corner
Clive Allen got it totally wrong there - said it was the "Record Breaker," then had to retract quickly.
Mata volleys well wide after the corner was headed out.
I'm please how United have started but of course a second goal has to be scored... haven't been able to do that as of late
He sure did . it tied the record. Unusual by the normally reliably Clive.
Up next for United....eight days time... a small match vs Liverpool... a win and United will still have a say this season
Kung Fu tries a cheeky little chip but Al Habsi had no difficulty with that one. United are cutting through the Reading defense like a hot knife through butter.
A karate chop is a weak chop is a weak chip to Al Habsi
United players are lining up for shots now - Reading seem completely overawed.
Agreed, UWS. Also, Leeds have matches on both Friday and Monday this week.
Is that at Old Trafford or Anfield, UWS?
YES!!!!!!!!
Martial!!!!
I know its Reading but going forward and going forward with pace
GOAL !!!! THE READING RAILROAD IS STEAMROLLED BY A KARATE CHOP AS THEY GO TWO UP.
It came off a one two with Roon and a deflected effort past Al Habsi. The move started with a throw in midfield.
Of course, Reading won 3-2 after being two nil down at Ashton Gate last match
Can Unite do one better that Citeh and hit their opponents for Six
The match is at OT. Also, we have an EFL semi against the manager less Tigers on Tuesday.
This is all too easy. I went away for a moment to refill my cuppa and Kung Fu has added a second.
I think half a dozen is realistic based on this start. I don't even see the Reading Railroad getting out of their half three times, let alone scoring three.
Who is hurt.
Jones about to come on for Rojo... United had been doing well with him and Jones in the back
Is Young crippled too
Don't feel bad, mate. The same happened to me on the first goal. Good thing there is the DVR.
Rojo has got a problem here and may have to come off. He is trudging off, to be replaced by Phil Jones. Not exactly part of Mou's script for today.
Jones on for the injured Rojo.
Japp was booted out of United as a player and looks set to have the same done as a manager. His return to the Theater of Dreams is a real nightmare.
If the Nocito Curse occurs when UWS is in the bog, the Dahlgren Curse is when I'm getting a snack or refilling my cup.
A rare foray for Reading in the United box - cleared out by Carrick.
Reading almost in there... don't give them a sniff please
Carrick desperately clears on the Railroad's first attack.
Agreed, MUR - it's boys against men so far.
almost in again..
United were away again and Kung Fu ran the whole length of the pitch and was a bit greedy to take the shot. Al Habsi nearly allowed it to trickle through him.
United break of the Railroad's first corner and Rash shoots right at Al Habsi
I was a victim of the Dahlgren curse.
I wonder if SAF must be laughing inside at Jaap. I wonder if he must be enjoying this. Surely, he must have told Jose to give it to Jaap's chaps.
I do not like this trend at United of converting older wingers into fullbacks. First Valencia and now Ashley Young. They're not proper defenders.
oooh, Reading should have scored there
They are going to do another Ashton Gate!
Oh - Liam Moore misses a sitter there. Jaap isn't happy.
Now Jones blocks for a Railroad corner. Liam Moore diverts a volley form Van Den Berg wide . Great out swinger.
Liam Moore was more like Dudley with that effort.
Rashford into the side netting!
Oh - Rash was around Al-Habsi but then found the side setting with his effort.
OH!!!! Rash by Rash as he was superbly put through, rounded Al Habsi and shot into the side netting. United should have been three up.
WOW!! 9-0 in shots . Talk about a thrashing.
Citeh were 2-0 up at a similar stage yesterday; do you predict a 5-0 finish here?
Yeah - the Reading defense are looking as porous as a block of finest Ementhal here. They're being run ragged.
Besid e AL Habsi, the other big names for Jaap's Chaps are Tyler Blackett, who flopped in his few appearances for United, German born Yank international, Danny Williams , and Chris Gunter, who played for wales in the Euros.
Kelly has been the only danger for Reading down the right side. Got in behind there.
Rooney tries a Cantona from just outside the area. He doesn't quite have the skill...or the collar for that one.
Roon chips just over after a poor clearance from Van Den Berg.
Jaap needs a warmer jacket...and a decent defense. He'll catch his death today.
Rash almost in again... come on Marcus hit the old onion bag
Rash is in again but Al-Habsi closes his down well. The keeper is keeping Reading in this one.
OH!!! AL Habsi out to block from Rash for a corner as he was put through yet again. The corner is out for another.
Gunter heads out for another. and this time Yash is called for a foul.
Actually, Yash wins a free kick.
Free kick for United... Mata takes...straight into wall
Wazza should have taken it
Into the wall by Mata.
YIKES!!!! It's 29 outside with a wind chill of 15. That's far below normal for us.
Agreed, UWS.
It's 10F (feels like 4F) here in Fred-town. Enjoy those balmy temps, MUR.
I sure will . It will be really balmy by Tuesday. Glad that is a short lived event.
Reading, not Reading, an article on the Daily Mail website about Tommy Doc
He said that he wanted to sign Shilton from Stoke but Sir Matt didn't want to play a keeper 100 quid a week
He also tried to sign Charlie Cooke from Chelsea AND Tony Currie from Sheff Utd but they wanted 50 grand
Ah - Kung Fu ran through the Reading defense and found Mata but the ball was just slightly behind him. Ballooned it over.
It's supposed to be sunny and reach 50 this afternoon, so it will feel warmer by then
What would Tony Currie be worth today? Priceless!
Again, United getting in the box often... not passing it around going no where
I LOVE IT
We won't see 50F until March....
Great anoraking , UWS. You all will be interested to know that he's still married to the same woman , which resulted in that United exit. It seems well worth it as they should be close to celebrating 40 years
Into the two minutes of stoppage time now.
Two minutes of stoppage time.
I will be mum about the rest of the week, mate.
United are two up at the half on Jaap's return to OT thanks to early goals by Roon and a karate chop.
Oh why oh why did United only draw at home to Burnley, Stoke, Arsenal and West Ham?
All should have been won... 8 more points!!
Near the top of the table
Half time... Fox turn off the sound one second later!
Good half from United. No complaints here
Half-time at OT then. Reading Railroad have experienced a derailment as United have cut through them again and again. They can just pick their spot in the second half and rotate some players out for the Liverpool match now.
Just wanted to answer Bob's first question of the day...Jap was a great player for United but wasn't here long enough.... he should never have left
I don't understand how FOX decides which matches to broadcast. The 10 AMERs are both Conference vs L1 contests when there were better choices available.
I agree with UWS. He was great , but wasn't there long enough to be considered the greatest United defender.
Jaap makes a change as Jordan Obita is on as a sub. The second half is underway
We are off for the second half
Please don't sit back
Because they are Fox
He's on for former United reject, Tyler Blackett, who was almost invisible.
Back at it - United straight into attack again - a half chance for Roon.
YIKES!!!! Carrick and lone striker, Kermorgant are down after a clash of heads.
It's all smiles on the United bench today - Zlatan, Pogs and Miki all having a break.
Carrick is bleeding from the head
United have a strong squad
Glad to see Carrick is finally back up and is applauded by the United fans.
Blackett didn't really distinguish himself on his return to OT.
United had 18 shots in the first half...LVG days we had none
Carrick has been patched up Frankenstein style and is back in action.
I agree with UWS. That the 10 AM coverage is not very Foxy. They could be airing the Toffees vs the Foxes, the Saints vs the Canaries, and/or Fat Sam's return to Bolton. There's also the Tigers vs the Swans, who both have recently sacked their managers. Fred says the Black Cats vs Burley would be even better
From the BBC
Rooney's 249 goals
Head 30
Right foot 192
Left foot 27
Inside the box 213
Outside the box 36
Penalties 26
Direct Free kicks 5
Of course today's was right knee!
Barrow and Rochdale is on FS2
Agreed with both statements. The Reading Railroad have been more like British Rail on strike and about as easy on the eye as a British Rail meat pie.
Oh - Headwound Boy Carrick tries a curler from distance and Al Habsi has to scramble it away.
Al Habsi does well to save a long range effort from Carrick.
Great hit by Carrick... saved
Still remember Michael two great strikes in the 7-1 Roma match... I was a family party in Portsmouth that night
A local Derby between Sutton United and the Real Dons is on FS1
Oh - I could murder a British Rail meat pie right about now. A bagel is on the way.
Young in the book... could have been red in these days... not too smart
Great anoraking on Roon's goals . Well done and great memories of the CL days.
Agreed. Booked for a foul on Jordan Obita.
I remember that Roma match - Rooney scored a similar goal to the one he scored today.
Rooney misses it from six... great pass by Rashford but Fellaini has no left with the cross
Al Habsi saves from Hair Beat then British Rail scramble away the loose ball.
Al Habsi drops one and that could have easily been number three. United could be 8-0 up by now.
Real is five up vs Granada late on. Now that's a Real thrashing.
Alan Smith scored one like Rooney but was with his foot
Rooney scored a great one timer from a Giggs cross
Both of Carrick's goals were corkers
Scorers that night
Carrick 2
Ronaldo 2
Smith
Rooney
Evra
Mata thru... sidenetting... offside anyway
John Swift on for George Evans. Jaap is going for it as he should
United play Tuesday in the League Cup Semi against a team that just axed their boss
That was one of our great night.s. I forgot that Alan sniffer played that night.
Roon tries to set up Rashford.. defender gets his toe in the way
Again, attacking with pace
Our second leg is on a Thursday, meaning our Fourth Round Cup tie will have to be played on Sunday or Monday. Is that correct?
King Eric being sung to at OT
Real have thrashed Granada 5-0
Carrick still leaking blood
Well done by the United fans. A royal welcome against the Royals.
Barcelona lost yesterday in the Cup
Rooney's getting a bit greedy now, looking to break the record.
Rooney tries to take a shot... some of his efforts just look like my efforts these days... too old
The two Manc Clubs have scored all the Third Round goals so far. Surely that will change in the Third Round.
Studs up again for a tackle... why can't players tackle properly these days
Garethj McLeary is down , holding his knee as he slid into Cesar, Romero, feeling a bit like the Joker.
Which team has Wayne scored the most goals against with 14?
United do need another goal... I agree Guy
Agreed and with one of the all time great defenders managing them . It makes you wonder.
I'm guessing Villa . Is that correct?
Bob, did you ever answer me...how much snow?
Rooney with a naff pass puts United under the cosh...they survive
United under the cosh . Not liking it.
West Ham?
(We've had about 3 feet - how about you?)
You are correct David
Villa 14
Newcastle 13
Arsenal 12
Fulham 12
West Ham 12
Man City 11
United defeated Reading 2-1 in the Cup four years ago.
Yikes.!!!
Only a dusting as of late after steady rain midweek that got rid of most of our standing snow
The Reading shirts are a travesty. Not only do they have some crap advertisement on the front of the shirt but they've got "Waitrose" plastered on the shoulders, just above the players names. No wonder they're losing.
Did you buy a snowblower?
Ta, UWS. It seems like everyone has scored against them the past few years. Bob's choice was not far off.
We really got dumped on the last couple of days. I've been out shoveling several times but you can't even see that I've done anything. The guy next door with his snow blower is laughing at me.
Wish United were going more at Reading in this half
No - I like the exercise (honestly).
That's a great explanation, Bob.
Decent spell here for Reading but they're not really threatening, are they?
We don't have snow. Even though it's below freezing, we don't have any frost due to the wind and lack of humidity.
I was close with West Ham. I remember that that Roony/Ronaldo side liked to tonk the Hammers quite a bit.
3 feet is a little too much exercise
After that spell of pressure, United have won some corners. United pass all the way back to Cesar Romero after the corner was headed away
A couple of corners for United come to nothing. The edge has gone from this match, and it’s essentially a training session for both teams now.
I'm off to fix my bagel.
YES!!!!!
Rashford finally scores again... it is well deserved
Was your bagel broken?
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! THIS ONE AND DUSTED BOB STYLE AS THAT THROUGH BALL WAS ROYALLY MISS JUDGED. RASH GOT ON TO A THROUGH BALL THAT FOOLED THE READING DEFENDER AND RASH SLOTTED PAST AL HABSI TO PUT UNITED THREE UP.
GOAL! No - I'm not. Rashford scores United's third.
This match is done and dusted almost as well as Bob's driveway.
United making their two remaining subs
Schweine and Mensa
First goal for Rash since September. Great ball from Head Wound Boy. And that's the end of Carrick's day.
What's with the ovation for PIgstick - he's been rubbish for United.
A double substitution for United. First , Samuuel is on for striker Kermorgant. Now the United changes. Fosu-Mensah on for Carrick and the Pig Stick on for Mata as United go from one holding middie to two as they are now three up.
LOL!!!! AL HABSI GIFTS RASH ANOTHER AS UNITED ARE NOW FOUR UP.
GOAL! Goals like busses for Rash. Al Habsi makes a mess of the clearance and Rash says, "ta very much."
Mata and Carrick coming off
Bastian with a great ovation.. he's really done nothing for us!
FOUR NIL!!!
Rashford with aa second..... so bad by the keeper
HAHA
Come on.... match or beat CIteh's haul
Beasant almost laughing about it
Love to Rashford score his first United hat-trick or Rooney's 250th... they both have a full 90 minutes
That doesn't happen often for Rash or Martial either
Dave Beasant, the goalkeeping coach, does not look amused as AL Habsi fell asleep on a routine back pass, completely missed it and Rash scored a goal that even I could have scored. He will be having nightmares for years to come.
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