A Tale of Two Manchesters
posted by The Blue Devil @ 8:04 AM
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, August 19, 2018
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!
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Good morning. Up and ready for a Sunday morning of Manchester Madness.
Morning, MUR - how are you feeling this morning? Optimistic about that trip to the South Coast?
Good morning, Bob. We lost that fixture in April. If the United are at their best they should get three points, but it's a Mata of how well they play.
Robbie Earle commented that this one feels like a 4th or 5th Round FA Cup match, with a total mismatch of talent between the two teams. Pep Guardiola has indeed made a load of changes from the expected first team. So, it's squad rotation time with the likes of Kompany, David Silva and Gabby Jesus coming in.
Fred says there's a match vs Scunny today as well. He's pretty optimistic.
The teams gathering in the tunnel next:
Manchester City (possible 3-1-4-2) Ederson; Stones, Kompany, Laporte; Fernandinho; B Silva, Gundogan, D Silva, Mendy; Aguero, Jesus.
Substitutes: Bravo, Walker, Otamendi, Mahrez, Foden, Sterling, Sane.
Huddersfield Town (possible 5-4-1) Hamer; Smith, Stankovic, Schindler, Kongolo, Lowe; Hadergjonaj, Pritchard, Billing, Sabiri; Mounie.
Substitutes: Lossl, Sobhi, van La Parra, Mbenza, Williams, Diakhaby, Depoitre.
Referee Andre Marriner.
Robbie may remember that the Terriers got a 0-0 at the Etihad in May that helped insure their survival. It won't necessarily be easy for Citeh.
Back from the bog and ready for kickoff.
They're off from the Etihad.
We're away at the Etihad, with Citeh in their usual sky blue kits and Huddersfield with some day-glo yellow and black number. Most are predicting an early Citeh win - we'll see.
Looking at the lineups, it should be a 5-4-1 as it was in May. Surprised that Lossl has lost his place in the starting lineup to Ben Hamer, a career backup keeper.
Aguero with a close range effort blocked then Tommy Smith heads out for a Citeh corner . Off Jesus heads on then nearly an OG by Mounie as Hamer is forced to tip over then a close range save from Hamer off the next corner.
A reprieve for the Terriers as Hamer is down after blocking that close range rocket.
In the other match, The Hornets take an early lead at Turf Moor.
Jesus with a close range volley straight to Hamer from a yard out off a cross from David Silva
Andre Gray , a former Burnley player , with the goal for the Hornets
KDB will be out for three months and to think I picked him to win Player of The Year.
Burnley ties it up vs the Hornets. Sounds like quite a match at Turf Moor.
Nice cross from Mendy headed out for a Citeh corner.
David Silva wins another Citeh corner.
The corner from his namesake is headed out by the first man
The Burnley goal scored by Tarkowski. Burnley may be tired from their EL match on Thursday that went to ET.
Oh - great save there by Hamer who spread himself well and took one in the knackers from Gabby Jesus. He's down needing some treatment now.
Citeh have 80% of the possession , but as in May, they have yet to score vs the Terriers.
The Terriers will just be happy that they've kept Citeh out for the opening period. If Citeh had scored early on, this might have become a rout. They're well organized by David Wagner.
Jon Champion made mention of the Citeh's 10-1 win vs the Terriers about 30 years ago in the old Second Division. Citeh won't get anywhere close to that on a month of Sundays against this side.
Agreed, Bob. Citeh frustrated as they were back in May.
Jesus heads down and straight to Hamer off a cross from John Stones.
It's all men to the pump time for the Terriers now - Citeh just lining up for target practice.
Of course, you and UWS will be hoping that the Terriers can nick a point here, eh?
It will be a challenge for Citeh to break down the back nine of the Terriers that's anything but naughty nines.
A cross for Aguero is just too long and he heads into the side netting.
A draw would be a fantastic result for Yours Truly.
Do you think Fred is correct to be optimistic about the match vs Scunny?
I reckon so. Sunderland should certainly be favorites for promotion this season.
The shot from La Porte nearly lands in La Porte in Merseyside.
Fred will be pleased to hear that. I'm sure you will be hoping for some Bee Stings in their match vs Not a Big Club later this morning.
Definitely - I have enjoyed the poor start to the season by the Sheffield clubs.
A rare attack for the Terriers and Mounie lays it off for Stakovic and his shot was real stanky.
GOAL! Aguero finally finds the breakthrough after Hamer went walkabout.
Then
GOAL !!!! A LONG GOAL KICK FROM EDERSON FOUND AGUERO AS CITEH WENT ROUTE ONE AND HAMER WAS WELL OFF HIS LINE . AGUERO CHIPPED HIM AS A COVERING DEFENDER FAILED TO MAKE IT BACK IN TIME.
Route 1 for Citeh from Ederson to Aguero who caught Hamer off his line. Lovely chipped finish.
1-0 Citeh!
That's two goals so far on the season for Aguero, who is a goal behind Richarlison on three.
Kompany blocks for the first Terriers corner of the match
You will be interested to note that the goal kick that led to the goal came off a shot from Stakovic that was real Stanky. Wagner may not see the humor in this pun. You might.
Ben Hamer struggles with a cross from Weekend at Bernies on a weekend then Aguero should have scored, but shoots into the side netting.
GOAL !!!JESUS PUTS CITEH TWO UP , BEATING BEN HAMER AT THE NEAR POST
GOAL! Jesus takes the wheel and adds a second for Citeh! They are flying now.
That goal was made by Benjamin Mendy, who has really made a difference since coming back into the side this season.
Citeh built out of the back , then Mendy went on a run down the left and played two one twos with Jesus that included a deflection off a defender then Hamer was beaten at the near post.
Hey Boys
Slept in a little.... should have slept in more...this one is over
City could hit double figures
Jose's team would score one
Nice one Bob
Agreed. Sorry to say that Delph is the one making way for him.
Good morning, UWS. Glad you are well rested.
Bloody hell
Three nil
GOAL !!! AGUERO WITH HIS SECOND AS CITEH GO THREE UP.
GOAL! Aguero has his brace as Hamer drops a clanger again!
3-0 Citeh! Over and out.
Atrocious goalkeeping
Morning, UWS - sorry about this scoreline. Citeh will face more difficult opponents this season, that's for sure.
David Silva played the ball wide left to Mendy and the injured Hamer fumbled a pass from Mendy, allowing Aguero tot put away the rebound.
Jon Champion mentioned that Ben Hamer may have an injured arm. Why not substitute him if that's the case?
This is a perfect example of NBC screwing us over
I would turn to the other match but they have to gouge us for more money
Did you write the letter yet Bob?
As I mentioned earlier , Citeh did hit double figures vs the Terriers 30 years ago . Not sure if they will match that today
Based on your text, TNT is also gouging us? ESPN too.
Poor Ben Hamer has had a bad eye, and has arguably been at fault for all three goals.
What letter am I writing?
Tommy Smith wins a corner for the Terriers.
The one that UWS mentioned yesterday to protest having to pay for ESPN+. It was while you were involved with the move.
GOAL! The Terriers have one back!
Game on?
GOAL !!!! STANKY PULLS ONE BACK FOR THE TERRIERS
Well that's a shocker
Huddersfield score!
That will just make Pep angry
Ah, yeah, that one. How does that impact NBC? Because of the Gold package to watch all of the other matches?
A long throw that received Top Billing was headed on by Mounie and some stanky Citeh defending resulted in an easy tap in for the Terriers.
Well I wasn't thinking about ESPN but you can write them a letter too!!
I told you yesterday that you should write a letter to NBC about them being FOX in disguise
We used to be able to watch a game on NBCSN or USA. We used to be able to watch any game on the other channels in the 400s a couple of seasons ago
Looks like this season, there is never going to be two games at once... they are just trying to rip us all off !!
A pair of stoppage time minutes
Sorry. I'm still half asleep. You did mention NBC Gold. I mentioned ESPN because I was thinking of Leeds. I will try to dust off the cobwebs
It's halftime with Citeh leading 3-1.
If Citeh score seven without reply then they will match that result from 30 years ago.
I'm on it, mate. It's all about money these days. I noticed on the Guardian notes for this match that Citeh fans can now pony up for the "Blue Carpet Experience" where they get a chance to reach out and touch the players as they walk into the stadium. What a load of bollocks. I'll bet fans used to just be able to chat with players in the carpark and get autographs for free back in the day.
Did you see those links I sent you last night?
FOX don't have the Champions League anymore
It is on TNT
Fox showed over 146 games
TNT will 46
Kick off will change from 2:45. They will be 12:55 ET and 3
For the Europa League, Fox showed 200 games , TNT will show one!
Bleacher Report will show matches on line.... for a cost!!!
See about Jose complaining to City about the lack of class in that TV show of theirs.... Jose is the last to talk about CLASS
NBC had to apologize for Lee Dixon calling a cigarette a fag yesterday
UWS will be interested to note that Robbie Earle mentioned what he said about the sloppy defending for the Citeh goal. Spot on, UWS
I saw the post about the links. I heard about Jose's remark shortly before the match , which makes United look bad. Saw Lee's remark after the late match
Now they are saying Spurs might not move in to their new stadium until 2019
Best-case scenario is mid November
Wagner's symphony needs some fine tuning , so he is Depoitre an extra striker on the pitch as the second half is underway
Sorry, mate - I missed it. We were really in the trenches of the move yesterday. But I did appreciate the Leeds link, despite the pro-Rotherham commentary.
Yikes! I thought late schedules were unique to our area,, but I guess it's worldwide now.
Mounie fouls Aguero just outside the box.
Second half has started. Aguero is on a brace, looking for more. He picks up a tasty free kick opportunity now for his team some 30 yards out. Face-mask boy Gundogan over it.
GOAL! David Silva swings one straight in!
4-1 Citeh!
GOAL !!! DAVID SILVA SCORES FROM THE FREE KICK TO MAKE IT 4-1.
The Hornets now lead 1-2 at Turf Moor
That didn't take long... I was in the loo of course
4-1
Watford retake the lead...great job by one of my relegation teams!
Citeh half a dozen away from matching that famous result.
Why oh why do goalkeepers cheat so far to the other side when it's so obvious that the near post is an easier shot than hitting the far post area? I would have thought that they would have learned that by now.
First occasion of The Nocito Curse for the season!
I picked the Hornets too. If there's any hope, the Baggies won their first two matches last season
Watford now 3-1 up
I got out of the bog seconds before the second half kicked off.
Andre Marriner did not think that challenge received Top Billing as he's booked for a foul on David Silva
Burnley may be tired from, that overtime EL match on Thursday.
That block from the Aguero effort was far from Stanky.
Troy Deeney and Will Hughes with the last two Hornets goal. All scorers in that match are English
City are now on top
City might struggle to match the 10-1 win over 1987, but they could certainly get six or seven today.
Mendy with a cross headed out for a corner that may receive Top Billing.
Would it surprise anyone if Pep told Citeh to try and match that famous result?
OH!!!! Aguero nearly with a hat-trick as a long range effort comes off the Sunday roast on a Sunday afternoon as the visitors are getting roasted.
City will start the season with SEVEN straight wins for sure
Having beaten Arsenal, they then play the last SIX promoted teams before they play Liverpool
Of course, United lost to all three promoted teams last season!
The Terriers now bottom of the table on goal difference after that last Citeh goal. Citeh top.
Aguero just off target from just outside the box,.
Agreed. Citeh should be off to a flying start with the early schedule.
Brighton have won their last two home league games against United 1-0... May 2018 and November 1982!!
Alex Pritchard replaced by Dhakby ,a winger signed from Monaco and a French under 21 international.
I've just done a quick PPP check. Red Devil is the big beneficiary this weekend. He'll pick up a point for predicting Jamie Vardy for a red card (first one in the PPP pool) and he also has Sergio Aguero as top goalscorer.
United need to end that streak today
Book Silva ref!
A clumsy foul by David Silva on Ngolo.
Stunning how some players don't get booked and others do
Surprised he didn't.
That is true. It's frustrating as a fan to see that happening.
David Silva trotting off for a rest after having added Citeh's fourth. Riyadh Mahrez on for his home debut in the Prem.
Mahrez on for David Silva
Did Champion state that there a team hasn't scored in double fixtures in a league match since that famous result?
About the only thing we can hope for now is for the Terriers to score again to reduce the goal difference advantage.
I believe he did, mate.
Raining in Manchester as is the norm.
Fab Delph having some hijinks in the stands with his son.
KDB won't be able to perform for three months because he's on crotches. Interpret that as you wish.
I'm imagining the back page headlines for this match:
"Hamer Horror!"
City players going nuts for a foul
Wasn't that bad
Wouldn't it be a more Fab time if he was out on the pitch?
Terrible foul there by Schindler - picks up a yellow.
Schindler booked for a horrible foul on Jesus
Damn...if only United could have scored one more against Ipswich in 95!
Jose should take a look at that match
We were behind in goals to Blackburn
Those nine scored that day put us ahead on GD ... meaning we could win the league...alas couldn't score one more at Upton Park!
Aguero goes for his hat-trick there but Hamer turns it around the near post.
Ben Hamer turns around a shot from Aguero after some nice one touch Citeh passing.,
In the Prem, United have scored 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in a match
By the way, Someone Said would pick up two points if Sergio Aguero were to go on and get his hat-trick today for the new Red Dragon-initiated category of First Hat-trick in the Prem.
I'm sure Jose will be doing Cartwheels is United win 0-1 at the AMEX. What's in his wallet?
LOL! Nice one, mate.
I'm sure no other Prem team has emulated United and shows the importance of knowing how to count.
If Aguero doesn't then Yours Truly may if Salah scores a hat-trick at Selhurst Park tomorrow.
United's line up has been announced
Jose makes three changes
Young, Lukaku and Martial come in for Darmian, Rashford and Sanchez
Sanchez not even on the bench...apparently got an injury on Friday
Cheers, Bob. It won't be put on your charge account.
And he just did!!!!
GOAL! Aguero does get his hat-trick!
GOAL !!!AGUERO WITH A HAT-TRICK AS CITEH LEAD 5-1.
Sane on for Aguero, who gets a deserved standing ovation.
It was Mendy again who had the telling cross - he's been the supplier all day.
Lovely touch by Aguero and then he's off for an early bath. Sane on in his place.
5-1 - wallop!
That'll do nicely, mate!
The goal came off a long Citeh possession that culminated in a cross from Mendy being back heeled in the corner by AGuero.
A free kick from the Terriers is headed out and a volley from Top Billing is deflected for a corner.
The Bees vs Not a Big club is under way in the Championship while the Black Cats vs Scummy is in L1.
Now Citeh need just five more.
Shame that Citeh didn't loan out Phil Foden this season. He won't get a kick in this side.
Did Citeh defeat the Terriers 7-1 in an FA Cup replay a couple of seasons ago?
Agreed. Probably a few rare cameos. May see action in the EFL Cup.
Weekend at Bernies wins a corner during the weekend.
And as soon as I type that, Foden gets a kick, subbed on for Gundogan.
Phil Foden on for Gundogan. He will be on for about ten minutes today.
See the United changes I posted as Aguero scored?
This performance definitely shows that Mendy has been mended.
Citeh players lining up again for their shots now.
Ramadan on for Mounie.
Brighton XI: Ryan, Montoya, Duffy, Dunk, Bong, Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March, Gross, Murray.
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Young, Bailly, Lindelof, Shaw, Fred, Pereira, Pogba, Mata, Martial, Lukaku.
It's six! Own goal from Kongolo.
GOAL !!!! HALF A DOZEN TO ONE AS SANE EASILY SCORES .
6-1
OG
Jose's United don't do this!!!
Sane with a trademark pacy run there that put the Terrier defense under pressure. Bad ricochet for Kongolo and he's on the scoresheet.
Correct . An OG from Kongolo off a run from Jesus that took a couple of Terriers deflections.
Kongolo named that due to an own golo.
Hard to imagine Liverpool doing this to Palace tomorrow, so I'm likely to be knocked off my early PPP perch.
I like tow of the three changes. Not happy that Alexis has been karate chopped from the starting lineup.
I forgot to read that he was injured. That may have been due to a karate chop?
Oh - Foden nearly gets his first assist in the Prem as he dances through and sets up Bernie Sanders in the box. Good block.
That will result in a gain of ten points for a good number of us.
BOOM BOOM, mate!
I have to go to a coaches meeting at Siena tomorrow so I won't be around for tomorrow's match AND I will be a miss for the entire weekend next week. We are taking Jon to a video game tournament in Boston. Had a great time last year walking around town. Should be fun again
We are coming back Monday BUT I have something in Saratoga on Monday afternoon so I will miss United v Spurs
Hard to see Citeh getting four in this top vs bottom fixture.
Cheers, mate.
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I parked for 12 hours in Boston last year for $8
I won't be around tomorrow because it will be the first day of school for our students. Will miss you, UWS. Have a great time in Saratoga, Bean Town, and the coaches meeting
Into three stoppage minutes before the ref puts the Terriers out of their misery.
Apparently Sanchez got hurt on Friday
That's a great rate for Bean Town
Well, only in Boston....the other two will suck
Strange as this may sound this not even a record Citeh margin vs the Terriers in the Pep era.
Sorry about that. Hope you have a great time in Boston.
It's over as Citeh thrash the Terriers half a dozen to one. Off for walkies.
That's it, then. Easy peasy lemon squeezy for Citeh. They've laid down a marker for the others, including United up next.
I'll likely be in and out during the late one, as we're still in the mist of unpacking stuff.
That's it 6-1....United used to play like this
Brentford take the lead against Wednesday on Sunday
Mustoe trying to make a story about Huddersfield reaction
Sensationalism by NBC
Off for walkies before kick off
Back from walkies on a hot, steamy morning.good news for Bob and Fred.The Bees one up vs Not a Big club at the half while the Black Cats three up vs Scunny at the half.
Teams out on the pitch at the AMEX.
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