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Monday, February 17, 2020
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A win on Monday would also give United their maiden Premier League double over Chelsea; the last time the achieved this feat was in the 1987/88 season.
I know that Chelsea did the double over United in United's first Double winning season in 1993/94 season. United lost both league games one nil.....but they hammered Chelsea 4-0 in that season's Cup Final
Thanks for getting us started this afternoon, mate. I'm looking forward to joining you for this one.
Ighalo has been in quarantine all week... just met his teammates yesterday...starts on the bench
Chelsea's team to play Man Utd:
Caballero, James, Rudiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Pedro, Batshuayi, Willian.
Subs: Kepa,Alonso, Zouma, Tomori, Mount, Barkley, Giroud.
Man Utd's team to play Chelsea:
De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Bailly, Williams, Shaw, Matic, Fred, Fernandes, James, Martial.
Subs: Romero, Jones, Dalot, Mata, Pereira, Ighalo, Greenwood.
Good Afternoon, Bob and Dave. Thanks for the great post, Dave.
One season we won the title because we signed Henrik Larsson to chip in with some needed goals. Somehow, I don't think Ighalo will have nearly the impact.
Bailey replacing the blatantly out of form Jones and Bruno Fernandes for the injured Rash. otherwise, it looks fairly close to the typical United lineup.
I think Bailly in for Lindeloff...he has the flu
Fernandes is in for Pereira or Mata
If United had all their players available, who would be playing?
De Gea, Maguire, Obi Wan, Lindeloff, Williams(?)
McTom(Fred), Fernandez, Pogba
James, Martial, Rash
Thoughts
That sounds more like it regarding Bailly and Fernandes.
It helps having the extra depth if used properly. I wonder if OGS would rotate the players especially when it's one of the busier times of the season.
United have a really poor record at SB, but now is as good a time as any to change that. I know United won on President's Day in the Cup last year, so why not in the Prem this year.
Again, beat them opening day of the season
beat them here in the League Cup
Going for the first double since 1988
Name some players playing for United that day
United won 2-1 on February 13, 1988(Kathy's 24th B-day)
Turner
Anderson, Bruce, Hogg, Albiston
Robson, O'Brien, Gibson, Whiteside
McClair, Davenport
It's the Three Stooges in the commentary booth in the form of Arlo, Lee , and Le Socks.
Guess we won't have any SENSATIONAL goals today
City or Liverpool aren't playing
I'm here for the match now - hope everyone's having a good afternoon.
That 1988 lineup is a trip down Memory Lane. That must have been one of Albiston's last matches for United.
Just watched a weird commercial for Standard Chartered starring Ian Rush AND Bob Paisley!
Good Afternoon, Bob. Glad you could make it on a busy day of work
Hope Kathy's birthday brings United good luck today.
The teams are out in the tunnel, which is the cue for the dreaded split screen.
Welcome Bob
Here's to Harry Gregg who died today at the age of 87
Survived the Munich Air Crash and went back into the flames to save a little girl and her pregnant mom
Played for United just 13 days later in the Cup against Sheffield Wednesday on their road to Wembley in 58
Well, it isn't Kathy's Bday today but it was in 88
NBC at commercial and then back for tunnel....they'll go away again!
Bob, I am on the couch for this one and not in your seat
Here they come
Both teams wearing black armbands for Gregg
Sorry to hear about Harry Gregg's passing, but remembered him being United's keeper back in the 50s and 60s.
And there goes NBC again....RUBBISH
Back to the split screen.
A great tribute to Harry Gregg.
Is four days away from Kathy's birthday close enough to being a good luck charm for United? It was last year. Happy belated Birthday to Kathy.
Away we go
They're off from SB.
COME ON MAN UNITED!
As far as I know Albiston was the only United player to play for both the Doc and SAF. Is that correct?
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Tammy Abraham and Hudsonm-Odoi out of the Chelsea lineup should give United encouragement.
Sounds right to me
He was a real youngster when he took over for an injured Stewart Houston in the 77 Cup Final.... Doc lost the job a few weeks later
United giving the ball away too much
Williams takes the space but no one is running in the middle
The ball is given away again
Here we go...passing around the back...almost blows it again
Dave - I'm glad that you're respecting the Dahlgren seat.
Well...just could be bothered to move really
United playing a 3-4-1-2. Why? What's happened to the old fashioned 4-4-2?
Bob's at work...the Devil Suit has made an appearance!
Thanks, Dave. As far as I know he had played in the first team since the one season in the second division. Stewart Houston wasn't a regular after the '77 Final as far as I know.
Rubbish start by United
James hits one just wide for Chelsea
OH!!!! Inches wide by Reese James as he's been getting the better of Brandon Williams. Not having a good feeling about that.
I am indeed - no respect for Washington and Lincoln round these parts, sadly. Classes in session today here at Fred.
Houston was part of the regular line up in 77
Houston broke his leg before the Final
Albiston offered his winning medal to Houston...who refused
I noticed that too. Great picture of Bob in his Superhero costume.
Corner to United... BLOODY SHORT ON!
Ball goes in won by Maguire...NO ONE in the six yard box to attack it
Bat Boy leads a Chelsea counter and sends Reese James down the right, but it comes to nothing
Chelsea go close again
Very annoyed
In this area most of the K-12 schools were off today, but the colleges did have class today
Kante down hurt....he's my player in fantasy team
Willian curls a shot just wide. That's two good chances for Chelsea.
I think that's it for Kante as Chelsea is getting a sub ready
Coming off to be replaced by who?
Looks like Mason Mount coming on...better not be the difference
Looks like Chelsea will Mount on a sub for Kante that is NOT ready to come on.
Chelsea down to ten men...United attacking...NO
Just giving time for Chelsea get back to 11
I DON'T GET IT
It's like for like. I agree , Dave. That's the last thing we want.
Nice move with Fernandez and Fred...shot blocked
Mount on
Fred wins a corner off of Rudiger as Kante's replacement is Mounted on/
Useless corner....should I keep saying that
Not a broken leg
Stewart gave reliable service at Left-back for over six years, he won a Second Division Champion medal in 1975 and then a FA Cup final loser's medal 12 months later. He missed out against Liverpool in 1977 with torn ankle ligaments and was never the same again, even though he spent another three years at the club.
Will United get a good sportsmanship award for that?
Fernandes is going forward a lot
I don't like this passing inside the box on goal kicks
It's just not right
The Three Stooges trying to be comedians...again
Great update, Dave. That's how I remember Stewart Houston. Not much of a regular after the '77 Final.
The '77 Final was the first time I watched United on the telly.
GO FORWARD!!!!!
Sideways sideways sideways... pass back to a blue shirt!
They're the Fake Three Stooges. The real ones are actual comedians, but not these three.
Both these teams are just not that good
In fact, I think the whole division is not that good. That's why Liverpool are so far ahead
Again...United REFUSE to go forward!!!
Pedro with a weak attempt to try and win a free kick off of Fred. He ran into Fred.
I remembered it well
I always like Albiston
In the 1977 FA cup final he was placed at left back to cover for the injured Stewart Houston, United beat Liverpool 2-1 and Albiston raised many eyebrows with a solid performance, and afterwards, he offered to hand his medal to Houston, which was rejected.
Martial with a chance... shot blocked
United are toothless
Agreed. There was definitely more quality in the division when United were winning titles.
Maguire sliding out
Arlo said he kicked out
That was STUPID by Maguire!
They do know the cameras are on
VAR... no card
That could and probably should have been a card
STUPIDITY!
Bat Boy trying to get Maguire sent off for being so theatrical. VAR says no and thankfully, common sense prevailed.
Maguire heads out a cross from Rudiger for a Chelsea corner.
United lucky to survive there!
Of course, the three numpties always want cards
United get away with poor defending on the Chelsea corner then Reese James with a foul on the United counter/.
Maguire is a lucky boy. Could easily have gone off for that.
Get men in the box...well at least closer than THIRTY YARDS
I was noticing that too. They want a card for practically any little bit of contact. If it was up to them sneezing and coughing would be bookable offenses.
United have no idea how to play except back and sideways
I AM SO ANNOYED
The Mount sets up the Bat
Hits it wide
United SO LUCKY
OH! Another near miss for Chelsea as Bat Boy shoots just wide. United were sliced apart.
United aren't breaking fast
United aren't defending well
United aren't going forward at all
So pedestrian around the box
Another United attack with no red shirts in the Chelsea box.
Corner...Two red shirts 8 BLUE
Finally some come in
Again, Fred to take...USELESS front post corner
I don't how I can watch this....my blood is boiling
The corner from Fred is headed away and now Chelsea is on the attack.
of course, it should be expected
The only positive is that we're not losing
I reckon it's been even steven so far. Decent performance from United.
See Pep says he is going to stay with City even in League 2
Two things....that's crap!
He would never coach players with not much skill
Imagine them taking on Salford on a muddy pitch....trying to pass it back to the keeper
I can't see any positive other than it being nil nil
Kovacic clears a pass from Brandon Williams for a United corner off a pass from Dan James.
Fred to take.... again...easily cleared...of course
Fernandes with shot was just wide...at least he wants to shoot
the corner from Fred is headed out then a long range effort from Bruno Fernandes is well wide
LOL! How does Pep expect us to believe that. He would never coach at level and probably would be clueless as to how to handle L2 p,layers. He would lose patience with them
United have two banks of 5 just sitting back
Bloody hell
Matic taking forever in his own box and finally passes it..to a blue shirt!
Ref gives Willian a card for a dive
Good decision
Nice last ditch slide tackle by Bailly on Azpi off a pass from Kovacic after United gifted them possession.
Do these guys know that VAR is in affect....
Agreed, Dave. Horrible from Willian. Surprised Lamps wasn't booked for his conduct in the technical area.
Martial with a chance...useless effort!!!
Does Matic still playing for Chelsea?
He keeps passing to them
Great tackle by Bailly on Bat Boy. United holding on.
Here's Arlo wanting to make controversy
A draw here might not be a bad result for you lot. You can't really expect to go to Stamford Bridge and turn this lot over, right?
LOL! It sure seemed like Matic did when he gifted Chelsea possession just outside the United box.
Shaw runs with the ball...no one but James to cross to so...he decides to pass it to another James sitting in Row Q
I think we are capable of defeating Chelsea at SB, but we're playing far too defensive and playing for a draw.
Matic can't even RUN with the ball
I wonder if the substitutions will decide who, if anyone, wins this match.
This match has flattered to deceive. There have been lots of promising attacks from both teams, and precisely no shots on target.
Christiansen down for Chelsea as Lamps looks none too pleased.
Agreed, Bob. This has been a poor match, which was supposed to be the marquee match of the marathon matchday.
Christensen is going to need some bog roll for his schnoz right about now.
GOAL!!!
UNITED SCORE!!
Martial scores....what a shocker
Look what happens when the first man goes to the front post!
FINALLY UNITED HAVE SCORED A GOAL!!
WAY HAY! UNITED TAKE THE LEAD WITH A KARATE CHOPPED HEADER IN THE CORNER OF THE GOAL OFF A NICE CROSS FROM OBI WAN , WHO GOT PAST WILLIAN AFTER PLAYING A NICE ONE TWO WITH FRED.
Into stoppage time.
Wahay! Martial doesn't suck all that much of a sudden!
United had lost 2-0 at Liverpool, Lost 0-2 at home to Burnley, Drew 0-0 at home to Wolves
WE FINALLY SCORE
Great time to score. I'm off home to enjoy the rest of the match at home.
Chelsea were down a player , actually short a defender when United scored. That sure helped United's cause.
United's first league goal since Norwich at home on Bob's Birthday
Cheers, Bob. Look forward to chatting with you during the second half with a different logo.
That goal on Bob's birthday was the last time United scored against eleven men. Christiansen was off with a bloody schnoz
With that goal, United overtake Wolves and Everton into 7th
Three points behind Chelsea
Two behind Spurs
One behind Blades
More crap from Matic... Batty hits one wide
OH!!! Bat Boy drags a shot wide as he was put through on the counter
United one up at the half
Half time
United very lucky to be in the lead
Don't really deserve to be losing but definitely not winning
History repeating itself
United one up at half time...just like the opening match of the season
Totally agree about VAR being pathetic
Son got a red vs Chelsea
Maguire didn't
Robbie says LOTS OF FOOTBALL
No...it has been pathetic
Would love to see United score another three goals, but expect a low scoring match
We sure seem to be watching a different match than Robbie.
VAR has been a joke this season. At first I was gong to say that Bat Boy overreacted, but it is true that Maguire was no different than Number One Son against Chelsea.
The second half is underway from SB
We are off for the second half
Hard to believe that United are just two points off a C.L. spot , especially as they have been inconsistent this season.
United to score three more in the second half please
I would love to see that
These guys want to complain about every refereeing decision
that was a foul all day long
Rudiger booked for a foul on a Bruno Fernandes on a United counter. Not sure why Jorginho is complaining.
Tom just realized that Lingard isn't even on the bench
And Le Sox
If the Prem deducts points from Citeh then they may not even be in the top four.
The booth has become too much MNF NFL style
I'd like see United bring on Ighalo this half
United almost break
I want United to be more direct
Ighalo will probably be way off the pace and out of his depth. Hope I'm wrong
Whatever United do, they need to test this Chelsea defense
City banned from Europe but there will be an appeal
So, maybe the point deduction will open up a spot anyway
Bruno looks knackered
Chelsea hit the post but I heard a whistle...it was blown for handball
De Gea makes a great save from a mounted effort, but Anthony Taylor calls for hand ball on Mount
United survive....just
Pedro with a shot blocked for a corner after United were twice faffing about at the back.
BUGGER! ZOUMA SCORES OFF THE CORNER WITH A VOLLEY. VAR CHECKING FOR A CHELSEA PUSH
Ball in the net... 1-1
Arlo wants controversy.... he wants VAR
There was a push....no goal
Three stooges want a goal
There was a push with the hands after his push
I don't get these guys
WOW ! The goal is disallowed. I think it's because they spotted a push by Azpi on Brandon Williams. it was the right call, but the Three Stooges complain.
THEY NEED TO ALL SHUT UP
Is anyone else complaining about the guys
It was a push and ANOTHER push
It is isn't diabolical
Kung Fu Panda down and now half the Chelsea players confront the ref.
Fred is booked. I didn't see why. I guess he talked himself into the book. Zouma lucky not to be sent off.
Zouma was booked , but if Fred was booked then Zouma should have been sent off.
How refreshing... ball actually placed in the arc for the corner
They're still going on about the VAR decision. I wish they would shut it.
There was a push but there was a delay and another push
I hate these three guys
Pedro fouls Fred inches outside the Chelsea box.
Fernandes hits the post....bugger
OH! Great save by Willy Cabs off the free kick from Fred
What is Pedro complaining about... went right into the back of him
United have been pathetic but so has Chelsea
WAY HAY! MAGUIRE PUTS UNITED TWO UP OFF A CORNER
YES!!!
HARRY MAGUIRE BURRIES AN ENGLAND TYPE HEADER!!
BRUNO WITH A DECENT CORNER!
That's how a corner is taken!
Great corner from Bruno Fernandes and a great well placed header by Harry Maguire.
A perfect time for Harry Maguire to score his first Prem goal for United.
United about 25 minutes away from their first double over Chelsea since 1988.
Like for like as Olly is on for Bat Boy for his first Chelsea appearance in a while.
22 minutes plus stoppage time
Don't make it interesting United
Chelsea's season is slipping away. Will Lamps be back next season?
ooh... Maguire almost in again
Of course he will
United free kick headed on by Maguire and Azpi heads out for a United corner
At least Fred is off of corners
The corner from Bruno Fernandes is headed away
That's a plus for United
I do still worry about this game
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