LIVE THREAD: Manchester United vs Otelul Galati | UEFA Champions League group stage
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Interesting team
Rooney in midfield and Evra rested. Interesting to see Pogba and Fryers on the bench… the former has a decent shot to come one.
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Frunza on the bench for Galati
He was quite solid vs us last time
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Wzza in midfield
An insight into the future maybe
He played a lot deeper on Saturday too and we looked more solid for it
Agree with you on that.
I think it started when he looked good in the midfield when Evans red carded against city. SAF started playing Rooney more there and he’s not disappointing him.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 7:43 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Fergie 25 years in charge
Wow
Hll will freeze over when Chelsea have a man 5 years in the hot seat, let alone 25
COME ON UNITED!
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Galati playing the same way Basel did against us.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 7:47 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
lets just score early so we don't have to sweat this
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I miss Young's set piece delivery
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I miss watching Valencia tear full backs apart.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 7:50 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
he'll be fine
he just needs a run of games… which he’ll get
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yeah he'l be fine :) :) :)
Good lad antonio
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 7:52 PM GMT up reply actions
Galati look to be playing in a 4-1-4-1 shape
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Rio is so sublime on the ball
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VALENCIA!!!!
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there's the early goal!
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1-0
What a ball by Jones and a nice off the ball run by Owen too
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 7:53 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Owen with a Chicharito-like run...
or Chicharito has been making Owen-like runs…
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Chica with an owen like run for me
Owen been making them for over 10 years
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 7:54 PM GMT up reply actions
10 year span
about 1 year of action
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Either one. But probably Chica doing Owen-like runs.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 7:57 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
geez.... nearly concede instantly after
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get up 3 goals at half
bring on Pogba in the 2nd half
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are well
Hello Hernandez
Hat trick for Chica anyone?
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 7:55 PM GMT up reply actions
I really wanted him to score today.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 7:56 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
wow... Phil Jones has made the most appearances for United this season
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haha...
we got the same commentators
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U on sky sports feed?
I like Ray wilkins as a pundit. Very insightful with his comments at times
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:01 PM GMT up reply actions
Fox Soccer over here is carrying the Sky Sports feed
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STAY ON YOUR FEET!
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I sure didn’t knew that. But what a player we have in prospect!!!
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 7:59 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Antal & Frunza...
I thought they were Galati’s 2 biggest threats last time. Filip was also terrific as a holding player
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that's why i was surprised to see Frunza on the bench
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de Gea spraying balls around like Scholesy!
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I like Jones better at right-back than Smalling
better threat going forward
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In a game like this without a doubt
But maybe prefer Smalling when we need to tighten up
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:09 PM GMT up reply actions
de Gea might have been the best goalkeeper in the Prem in the past 2 months
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certainly better than Peter Cech
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Tim Khrul has done exceedingly well
Certainly top three
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:12 PM GMT up reply actions
Newcastle will get tested soon...
I think they have Everton, City, United, & Chelsea up next
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c'mon... lets get another
don’t mess around like Chelsea did yesterday
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Hernandez studs the centre back
Good job it wasn’t Drogba
The helicopter would be on its way to hospital by now
If you guys have any more Sunderland Q's... post them now
I’m gonna compile Q’s for the Sunderland blog after this match and email them over
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wow... brilliant from Fabio
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lol what a run by him!!!!
Almost thought he would score his first.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:18 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
for me....
1. Park
2. Scholes… he will unretire soon
3. Vidic
4. Giggs
5. Jones
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for pure footballing reasons...
Scholes is my favorite player of all-time
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I have a certain fondness for creative midifielders
Xavi, Pirlo, Modric
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As much as it pains me to say him
Silva?
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:23 PM GMT up reply actions
it pains me too much to say it
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I will forget how Park had Pirlo in his pocket a few seasons back...
over that two-legged tie. Fergie gave Park 1 task…. make sure Pirlo can’t dictate the match. Park destroyed him.
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*never forget
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In his late years
The way he could keep the ball was superb. A joy to behold.
And I know many people have said it, but watching Rooney in this role tonight…. It is Scholes esque
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:23 PM GMT up reply actions
oooooooooooooh Jones!
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Evans is a luxury as a 5th center-back....
but he’s been playing much more than a 5th center-back…
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He needs to learn how not to go for every ball.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:25 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
I think Galati have more shots than United in this game.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:26 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
nothing of much quality
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until that...
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+1
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I'd like to see him work on his left foot
Many a time he could have shot tonight but wanted it on his right
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:28 PM GMT up reply actions
this match is opening up
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we're getting a little loose with the ball in the center of the park
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Nani is drastically better on the right flank than he is on the left
Valencia’s biggest weakness is his lack of versatility
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Have we ever played him on the left
He proved at Aldershot he can strike a ball
You think he might be able to cut in more and shoot?
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:31 PM GMT up reply actions
he was on the left in the return fixture vs Galati
he doesn’t go down the touchline enough from the left side. Thus, he’s more predictable. On the right, he’s capable of going down the touchline to whip in crosses on his right on cut in onto his left and shoot
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Or rather the lack of a left foot?
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:31 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Nani's numerous goals with his left foot shows he most certainly has one
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Think he was talking of Valencia's lack of a left foot
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:34 PM GMT up reply actions
How would or say Nani's left foot is bad!
Was referring to Valencia.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:36 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Still need more work though.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:31 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Oh hell yeah
D,w, I didn’t see that cross and want to take back my earlier comment :)
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:31 PM GMT up reply actions
Ando...
take that on your left!
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Benfica 1-0 at half over Basel
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HT stats
United v Galati: Possession 71%-29%, Shots 9(1)-4(2), Corners 5-1, Pass accuracy 86%-65%
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If we don't get a 2nd soon, I"m gonna turn my coffee into an irish coffee
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Like that whiskey don't ya
Scotch or Bourbon?
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:48 PM GMT up reply actions
Jameson is my drink
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Irish whiskey
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best player on the pitch thus far
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Most dangerous attacking threat too.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:51 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
He times his runs so well
He’s very hard to track
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:51 PM GMT up reply actions
Rooney's avg positioning that 1st half...
was deeper than Ando, Jones, and Fabio
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Deeper than Jones & Fabio
Really doesn’t suprise me
Might have to take Roon Dog out of the dream team if he carries on in midfield
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:49 PM GMT up reply actions
Wonder how many key passes he has played?
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:50 PM GMT up reply actions
2 so far
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That all?
I was thinking it would be 4 or 5
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:53 PM GMT up reply actions
tougher to do from a deep-lying position
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It comes down to the definiton of key pass
Didn’t you say it’s where the ball splits the defence?
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:55 PM GMT up reply actions
68 passes so far at 88% success rate
he’s pulling the strings
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wow.. Ando has 4 tackles and 4 INTs so far
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Still needs to treat the ball like golddust when he has it
IMO
I swear we had this convosation about Fletcher 9 days ago….
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 8:56 PM GMT up reply actions
Ando has been poor though....
no doubt
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fantastic one-two...
terrible finish
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And it was Ando
You can’t expect a top quality finish given his goal record ;)
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:00 PM GMT up reply actions
Gotta give Galati a lot of credit.
Real committed and solid defence.
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what the fuck is this?!
Come on you Reds!
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Frunza coming on probably gave Galati some spark.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 8:58 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
our European form has been awful this season
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I'm gonna be bold and say no Carrick that's why.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:01 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
I'd have to look back...
but I think he has been playing. He played aganst Galati in the return fixture
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Hmmmm
I guess he would tighten things up… and protect the ball.
He didnt do it against Basle though (I think im right when I say he played in that game)
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:02 PM GMT up reply actions
That game against Basel at home he was pushing way too forward and thus wasn't really sitting back.
Changed during the Galati’s game away.
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As long as we finish top
all that matters
We Usually turn it on when we need to in Europe ( Unless Messi is lining up for the other team)
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:01 PM GMT up reply actions
we wont beat Benfica is this continues
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I can guarentee you we will
Basle away Im not too sure of
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:03 PM GMT up reply actions
Basel just lost their manager
they’ve been in disarray since
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Playing United at home
Might well Galvanise them
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:04 PM GMT up reply actions
Will need another Giggsy special to win that I guess.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:06 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Jones...
superb again
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the only player to penetrate this Galati defense has been...
Phil JOnes
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get Ando off... NOW
Pogba
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Ando really miss playing alongside Cleverley.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:11 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
that's huge
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A
We’re top of the table on goal diference as of now
fucking Ando...
nightmare distribution.
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use your boots....
to walk off the pitch
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I have this ominous feeling...
that Galati will nick an equaliser
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I think this is where we miss Nemanja
at 1-0 I would be very happy, knowing we had the game wrapped up. With one Jonny Evans…. AHHHHHHHHHH
Scholesy...
be still my heart
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FUCK
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Such a lax finish by Berba
It’s as though they think they have the game wrapped up
Fucking make sure of it!!!!!
even Tony Pulis wouldn't take Ando at this very moment
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his passing is even loose for Stoke
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Fergie mind tricks
he should be sent to settle the Israeli-Palestinian dispute
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We need to sub!!!
Finally we get one..
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:20 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
You can tell Jones is going to be a future captain
They just replayed the goal. You can see him complaining to the 30M Berba about the ball he played (Jones had to check)
Certainly 1 considered for the future for sure.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:23 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Im not sure
I rather Rooney be left alone to do his thing
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:24 PM GMT up reply actions
I can guarantee...
Ravel Morrison will not be the skipper anytime soon. That’s my analysis
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Joey Barton is captain of QPR lol
John Terry is…. Im gunna stop now
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:26 PM GMT up reply actions
good points...
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Why did you even consider that guy out of so many others.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:26 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
sarcasm can get lost in translation on the interwebs
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jameson just went into coffee
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both have been very good
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3 MOTHERFUCKING POINTS!
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Park looking like Messi tearing apart Galati!!
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Sadly it didn't.
I wanted to see you go mental!
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:30 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
I was like Wilkins
I saw him shaping up and thought it was destined to fly in the top corner
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:31 PM GMT up reply actions
Wilkins would have a stain in his pants if that went in
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oooooooohhhh Wazza
he really would have been like Scholes if that went in
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Benfica at home I believe
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Now to try win at Basel
And then beating Benfica at home!
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:36 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Oh wait we have Benfica first!
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At home?
Cream, get 1st under our belt before the last game
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:37 PM GMT up reply actions
Evan a point will do
Im sure we’l beat Benfica
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:36 PM GMT up reply actions
Nice to have a good crowd today!
Thanks all for the great live discussion today. Certainly much more enjoyable than the match in certain period of the match.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:38 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
As a neutral I think it would have been entertaining
I happily would have taken a boring 1-0 than that though
by Sweet science on Nov 2, 2011 9:39 PM GMT up reply actions
For a neural it does looks entertaining.
by dingmajiao on Nov 2, 2011 9:41 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
post-match reaction thread is up
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