It's Not the Premier League, FA Cup or Champions League.....BUT I'LL TAKE IT!!
So, United have made it into their EIGHTH European Final. It happens to be 22 years to the day of the "Solskjaer has won it" Final and on Sir Matt Busby's 112th Birthday! A record of 5-2 isn't that bad.... BLOODY PEP!!! Can United make it six wins out of 8 in tonight's Europa League Final. I think OGS really needs to win a Cup... please start tonight!!! Sadly, they aren't taking on Arsenal in an All-English final. They were knocked out by their old coach Unai Emery. He has won this competition three times... that's enough for anyone! Hopefully, we are all in the RED CORNER later today
United's European Finals
1968 European Cup Final...beat Benfica 4-1AET
1991 European Cup Winners Cup Final...beat Barcelona 2-1
1999 European Cup Final.... beat Bayern Munich 2-1
2008 European Cup Final....beat Chelsea on pens(1-1)
2009 European Cup Final... lost to Barca 0-2
2011 European Cup Final...lost to Barca 1-3
2017 Europa League Cup Final...beat Ajax 2-0
Up next...
2021 Europa League Cup Final.... Villareal? Bloody Pep isn't involved!
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posted by United We Stand @ 8:44 AM
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It's been TWENTY years since an English side beat a Spanish side in a European Final(Super Cup included)
Real 2 Pool 1
Real 2 Utd 1
Sevilla 3 Pool 1
AMad 4 Chel 1
Barca 3 Utd 1
AMad 2 Fulham 1
Barca 2 Utd 0
Barca 2 Arsenal 1
Sevilla 4 Boro 0
Liverpool beat Alaves 5-4 in the UEFA Cup Final in 2001
Good Afternoon, Dave. Thanks for getting us started. I remember both finals well and both trebles, but ours was better. I remember the 2001 final going to extra time.
It's our second full day in the new house with all devices running . Ready to chat today. I'm surrounded on two sides by boxes
Congratulations David!!!
It doesn't sound like Maguire will be available....that scares me
In the red corner, we have the three-time European champions, 20-times English champions, 12-times FA Cup winners with another 31 trophies in the cabinet.
In the yellow corner, we have the zero-times winners of any major trophy.
The Derby manager is in the stadium as well as SAF
United have met Villareal four times so far in Europe
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
OH DEAR!!
Thanks, Dave Hoping that my debut match in the house is a good omen for United
YIKES ! That's a long 0-0 streak. Doesn't sound like it will be an exciting match. Hope the Villarreal continue with a major European trophy. If they lose to United they will be in the Conference League next season
Line ups should be announced in a few minutes
Maguire is not in the starting 11
De Gea
Shaw, Lindeloff, Bailly, ObiWan
Pogba, McTom, Bruno
Greenwood, Cavani, Greenwood
Bench
Grant, Hendo, Telles, Maguire, Tuanzebe, Williams, Amad, Fred, James, Mata, Matic, VDB
What's the point of putting Maguire on the bench? Not fit enough to play!
Paramount has started
Carra, Micah and Rafa
Schmeichel in the stadium
Micah is already annoying me!!
I can't watch these guys!!!
They all want to be comedians!!
Micah's laugh is ridiculous
ACT PROFESSIONAL!!
So, hopefully United can win today.... City might win on Saturday.... has the same CITY won a double of trophies? I know countries have but what about a city!
Showing video of United on the pitch before the match....in SUITS!! Are you watching Chelsea?
I so hope United play attacking football and not play Bloody Pep Ball
Just looked at the lineups. It's still a decent lineup. Hope United is entertaining, but won't assume that
I think the final is on CBSSN, but with the same crew. I agree that they are really annoying
CBS Comedy Hour continues....Rafa is cringing!!
Glad there isn't a Fred/McTom midfield
I don't have CBSSN
I have lots of channels in the 300s...the one I don't have is 315.... CBSSN!
I switched to CBSSN and saw Kate Abdoulaye then a commercial break. They're going to show some Spanish person named Guillaume interviewing the Emory Board
That's what I saw on line
You'll be ahead of me for the match
I think we have Paramount plus, but not certain
Sorry Abdo. Bloody auto check
I will try to be mindful of that
Afternoon gents - thanks for getting us going while I was finishing some end of year reporting. I'm almost in full summer mode.
We're facing the Emory Board . It's his fifth EL Final. I know he took Sevilla to several
Thanks, David for the access to the match today - I really appreciate it.
Good Afternoon, Bob. Glad you're just about in vacation mode
Emory has won three EL with Sevilla BUT lost as Arsenal manager....let's hope that streak continues
Welcome Bob
How could I forget the 2019 final?
Glad you are able to watch, Bob.
Agreed, Dave. A similar result to two years ago will do nicely
At least both teams will be wearing their traditional colors for the Final
Looks like United will be wearing black shorts. I think I saw them from a distance
No reason to be doing that
Roberto Martinez is usually in the studio.... where was he? Inter? Spurs?....nope....he's getting ready for the CL Final at home
How about concentrating on Belgium for the Euros!
A repeat of the 2017 final would do nicely
Let's hope Roberto isn't concentrating on the Belgian effort - they're a real threat for the Euros.
Peter Schmeichel gives a shout out for Bryan Robson - well done!
In terms of United, that is
Now they are talking United #7
They showed Best, Cantona, Beckham and Ronaldo
Peter says.... Robson! Good on him!
Of course, Best didn't wear #7 all the time. It was Willie Morgan most of the time
Of course... what about Steve Coppell???
One of my favorites!
United have only themselves to blame if they don't win. They're facing a ten that finished in a Conference League spot in La Liga. United should be overwhelming favorites
Agreed about Steve Coppell. He didn't get the credit he deserved. He played for United at the wrong time
Micah is an idiot
Micah doesn't give the past any credit
Ranieri says that "Ronaldo was too young at United?" What?!
One of my wishes for tonight....United defend corners well.... AND...SCORE off of one!!
Who said what?
Raffa giving analysis on Moreno of Villarreal. Said he was the second highest scoring midfield player in La Liga behind Messi. That's an achievement considering the team he's on
Sorry - it's Rafa. When he was asked about the #7s at United, he said that "Ronaldo was too young at United." Is he kidding? Ronaldo was dynamite at United!
Looks like Villareal attack fast...worrying
They say Villareal press....that could be scary for United if they try and play out of the back.
If they press.....GO LONG!!
Arsenal were persistent in playing out of the back....change it up
Of course, I am not confident at all
United were second best in three out of the four halves versus Roma....luckily we scored FIVE in the one half we played well
We were very lucky to survive taking a 6-2 lead into Rome
Oh, he was great but I think I agree with Carra about him being 4th in the list.
Ronaldo left too soon!
We've had some lovely weather recently but storms are expected today....strong ones...better wait til after final whistle!!
My youngest, Jonathan, turned 23 yesterday. Had a great day playing golf with him and Tom(Matt was working)
Can't wait for the match to start . Tired of the jibber jabber and trivia pursuit facts
It's hot and humid here. We had stormy weather this time last week.
Happy Birthday Jonathan. A great way to spend his birthday
That sounds like a great day out. Happy birthday to Jonathan. I can't believe he's 23. I still remember coming out to visit and seeing him climb up into Kathy's lap for a snuggle.
Is this really a big upset
They beat Arsenal
Teams in the tunnel
De Gea hugging all the Villa players
Teams in the tunnel now - let's go!
I was right...United wearing black shorts
NO REASON!!!
De Gea greeting his compatriots. I don't really like that. His head should be in stopping them.
Out come the teams
At least Peter is talking sense
Hiya chaps! It's on CBSSN here in DC which is a basic cable station for me. Don't fall for the same traps we did, you Mancs. Villareal are fast on the break, and properly officiated, Abiol would be watching this on at home serving a suspension. Expect lots of falling around and ref mobbing if every single call doesn't go their way. C'mom United!
Villarreal will be in either the CL or the Conference League next season.
Why isn't the stadium full? Restrictions?
Hi Steve...lucky bugger!!
Wish it was your lot playing!
Good afternoon, Steve and thanks for your support. I tend to agree. I think La Liga teams have done well in Europe because they know how to play to the officiating. I'm sure you would;d love to see your old mate, the Emory Board fail miserably in this match
Welcome, Steve - great to have you on board.
2000 United fans of 9000 total
Agreed, Dave. Would have loved United vs the Gunners in the final
Again, I do like not having the two main midfield sitters
Wonder why so few United fans. That's odd
The hilarious Colombian Bacca leads their line? Why couldn't that have been the case two weeks ago. Look up his highlights on You.tube. You have time to finish them in the time left before kick-off.
They're off from Gdansdk.
COME ON MAN UNITED!
Away we go....well me
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
COME ON MAN U
I like the attacking line-up for United. Fred on the bench. Well done, Ollie!
Foul called....United could have been in there!
Come on United....start fast...make this Duck Soup
Agreed but right now... too slow for me
Bruno was challenged right away...went sideways!
Come on...go forward!!
Come on United... ball in the box!!
Hasn't been in there yet
Hope Maguire will be okay for the Euros
Won't be commenting as much as normal. Due to the move I can't completely see the TV if I'm sitting
Teams just kind of feeling themselves out here. Slow start.
First time in the box... Cavani almost on the end of it
He is the one guy United have that darts to the front post!
It used to be said....first man in the box... goes to the front post...that's where the ball will go first
Too early to tell, but Villarreal seem content to make it five 0-0 draws in a row
Understood, David - best of luck with the move!
Should be one-nil. That was beautifully worked and McTom should have buried it.
First shot... McTom hits one wide
Ball was caught under Rashford's feet at first
COME ON!
McTom pulls the trigger from the top of the box. Well wide but a sighter.
United need to go after them with pace... OFTEN
Bad touch by Rashford...WAKE UP MARCUS
Stepped on the ball but headed Pogba's knee
The guy on the mic hasn't a clue
See....the head is the problem
Rash was caught there but is up again. But the Villa player is down needing treatment for some reason. It just looked like Pogs sat on him.
Last NINE EL champs are from England or Spain!!
Ah - it's a head knock - I see it on the replay.
Greenwood can't beat the first man with the cross
COME ON
I thought Rash won a free. He lost the ball but the Villa guy caught him.
AMad, Chelsea, Sevilla, Sevilla, Man U, AMad, Chelsea, Sevilla
Carrager played.... great defending!
Glad they said it!! 5-4
Stupid foul by Bailly there
Villa have nothing exactly nothing in this match. Emery should be ashamed.
I missed one of Sevilla's three in a row
That final twenty years ago a really crazy final
United lucky to survive a corner with a man at the back post
Typical, Scores against Arsenal and never even close again.
Thanks, Bob. Almost as boxed in as Villarreal and have the plumber here checking on a minor problem too
A United goal is needed to open this one up; otherwise, Villa will just waste time.
Abiol should be into the book already. I'd start him on a yellow.
Is there cheese at the end of your maze David?
Bacca playing like caca
Rashford is asleep...WAKE UP!
Ref is not calling a lot of fouls so far
At least his whistle doesn't blow every time a man falls
FASTER!!!!!!!
This one already seems bad-tempered.
It is easy to sit back when you can read the writing on the ball as it moves!
Finally a cross
Gets to Shaw... hits one low and misses everyone
Bruno was close to being on the end of it
Yeah, I'm not a fan of letting habitual offenders get away with 3-4 bad tackles and fouls before the ref opens up the card-shop.
Shaw tries a daisy cutter cross shot. Only needed a touch.
Yes there is at the end of the maze. The person that moved us is supposed to come assemble the disassemble;led items to borrow or Friday. He busted his knee moving us on Monday
There's obviously some UEFA/FIFA dictate not to have a flurry of cards early, but if a foul is bad enough, it should be a yellow in the first minute.
United are one of 15 sides to have won the UEFA/EL Cup along with Bayern, Ajax and Ipswich
They are trying to win it a second time joining Bor Mun, Spurs, Feyenord, Goteborg, Real Madrid, Parma, Porto and Chelsea
Agreed, Steve. That's how many of these bad tempered incidents start. These refs know who the trouble makers are
Villa making chances
Villa in no great hurry.
Great ball by Greenwood... Cavani made the wrong decision
Bacca with a needless rabona cross - one for the highlight reel.
Weak shot by Rash...still asleep. I really don't think he should start for England
So, Gareth names a 33 man provisional squad...still has to drop 7
Maddison didn't even make the 33
The game needs a United goal to make Villa open up and play
Just as long as you get the treat at the end David.
Rabona. Pro or Con? I kind of believe that the perpetuator of one should get a Willie Young eye-opener the next time he's on the ball.
ObiWan makes a move...gets half a step... then turns back to beat him again
Cross comes in is poor
Pogba loses it in midfield..I thought you were strong
Cheers, Steve. I think we will, but we just need to be patient
Come on United... STOP GIVING THE BALL AWAY IN YOUR OWN END!!!!!!!
Totally agree - 80% of the time, it's unnecessary. I can see it as a bit of fun in training but I'd kick lumps out of anyone who tried that. It's taking the piss.
We do it again!!!
Man U need a couple of goals in the next 20 minutes to force Unai into a different game plan that's a bit attractive.
Of course, some of these professionals can't use both feet
BUGGER
1-0
Lindy, Lindy, Lindy. Defend that.
All from losing the ball in their own half and then a foul
Lindeloff....our main defender.... leaves his man free
PATHETIC
BUGGER!Parejo who flopped theatrically to win the free kick takes it and Moreno volleys Villa to a real lead
Bugger! Moreno steers in a free kick. Sorry, chaps.
WAKE UP UNITED!!
This is what i feared
United will play too slow and concede
That's terrible for the match - Villa will try to shut up shop now.
All to do now. We've seen what successful Emery football looks like and it's not pretty.
Well taken free kick, but horrible marking. First goal in the fifth meeting between these clubs
Agreed everyone. Villa will sit on a 1-0 lead and United need to speed it up and open it up
No one is playing well
I hate it!
The chances will come - you just have to take them.
The announcement car said Villa have a baker's dozen draws in league matches and often fail to hold on to a lead. Hope that's a good sign
Bruno telling off one of the opponents for playacting
The problem about starting this side....there is no one on the bench!
I am fed up with saying there is no space
GET IT IN THE BOX AND BE ON THE END OF IT!
United's passing has been so poor
Decent cross by ObiWan
Not good by McTom
Again... so pathetic by Rash! Had no idea what to do with the ball
They were allowing him to go left...but he didn't go!
Villa keeper catches and flops...hate that crap too
Shame. McTom got into a great position there but shanked his cross. The defender caught him late there and should have been penalized.
Cavani with a poor pass in the box
WAKE UP!!
At least I thought he would be up for this one
Really intense pressure from United now.
Here comes the storms... windy whipping up
Text me updates if I disappear
Almost half time... WAKE UP AND PLAY QUICKER
So stupid little passes....STOP IT!!!
i won't be able to listen to Micah at half time
ObiWan crosses...did you see Rash at the back post.... STOOD STILL!
Nice skill and then an atrocious cross
The wind....YIKES
A pair of stoppage time m minutes. Villa still one up
Are you seeing now what I hate about teams like Leicester and Spurs who just park the bus and then try to hit on the break? It's really frustrating and boring to watch.
BURY THAT!!!
Two minutes!!
The guys was on the floor for three
United almost in...no one at the end of the cross
At least Greeenwood used pace
Nice cross from Greenwood. Volley easily saved by the keeper
Moreno wins a corner off of Eric Bailey
Yep, it's awful. This style of play is ruining the spectacle of football. Boring, boring, boring.
Oh - great run and cross from Greenwood. Abiol nearly scored an own goal, which would have been lovely. Keeper grabbed it.
Half time
Bloody Useless
Corner from Moreno cleared and villa one up at the half. The announcer said the half was absorbing. I thought it was poor considering this is a final
If Villa win this match they will be in the CL next season and 8th placed Celta Vigo will take their place in the Conference League
I heard that SAF is in the stadium. He should be serving the tea to these mopes. C'mon, play for the shirt!!!
Half-time: Really frustrating watch. Villa haven't come to play. They just nicked a goal from a free kick Burnley style and are now trying to negate their way to a 1-0 win. I really hope it doesn't work because it just encourages other sides to do the same.
Baton down the hatches, Dave. Hop you stay safe. The weather sounds more exciting than the match
Carradonna not looking pretty in pink. Dave would not be amused
Agreed, Bob and Steve. Spot on
A lot of monkeying around in the studio during half-time, so finally we're back on for some serious stuff.
Second half underway from Gdansk.
COME ON MAN UNITED COME FROM BEHIND AND WIN!
he pink wig donned on by Caradonna was absolutely ridiculous
Agreed, Steve - Ole seems to be too nice a guy.
The free kick never should have been . Was basically a dive, but the marking by Lindelof was really poor
United nearly gifted Villa a second goal off the free kick. Really poor
Villa players rolling around already and we're only just kicked off.
Big scramble in the United box from the set piece. Fortunately, they cleared it out.
United with two thirds of the possession, but on expected goals Villa lead 0.57 to 0.10. Means a match of few chances
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