LIVE THREAD: Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace | Carling Cup quarter-final
by Gene Um on Nov 30, 2011 6:45 PM GMT
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MUFC starting XI: Ben Amos; Rafael, Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans (c), Fabio; Antonio Valencia, Darron Gibson, Ji-Sung Park, Mame Biram Diouf; Federico Macheda, Dimitar Berbatov
MUFC bench: Anders Lindegaard, Zeki Fryers, Will Keane, Paul Pogba, Ravel Morrison, Larnell Cole, Jesse Lingard
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Damn
No Pogba, Morrison, nor Fryers in the starting XI
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The amount of players they brought in
They were never gunna Gel immediatley. But if the yfinished around 12th this season. Which IMO is more than achievable they really couldhave kicked on next season
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:03 PM GMT up reply actions
The owner have to know that it's not an easy league as well.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:06 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Haha
You think Owners have a reputation of being that smart?
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:12 PM GMT up reply actions
Well Roman Abramovich dis pay 30 million pounds to get AVB
So you may have a point.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:13 PM GMT up reply actions
And yet Steve Kean is still employed
Intrestring move, but I guess when your a team like Sunderland on the border of the relegation zone regardless of the people on your team, a change has to be made and getting rid of Bruce was that change.
Shame that a fellow Red Devil was sacked today.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:12 PM GMT up reply actions
Yeah!
How the hell is Steve Kean still employed!
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:19 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Stupid owners
Sunderland sack Bruce and Kean in a job
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:19 PM GMT up reply actions
Well I was watching the review show yesturday
And they say Kean has the type of contract that makes him harder to fire. Who cares what type of contract he has? This guy is taking Rovers down in a sinking ship and one the few choices Venky’s has of righting things on the team is to sack Kean. I mean the guy has only one win and lets be fair, if Arsenal didn’t let in 2 og’s the Gunners would of won the game, Kean lucked out on that one. They played a game I believe againist Norwich in which they had a 3-1 lead and blew it in the end.
If Blackburn has any hopes of playing Premier League football next year, a manager change is needed quick. Otherwise have fun in the Championship next year playing Millwall and Derby County. I assume Venky’s want no part of being in that league since they are probally part of the group of foreign owners that want the promotion and relegation system scrapped in the Premier League.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:42 PM GMT up reply actions
The fact they sacked Allardyce shows you all you need to know
They then said Steve Kean has a good “vibe”. WTF
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:47 PM GMT up reply actions
Makes you kinda glad that you have Glazers as a owner eh?
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:50 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
hmmmm
I guess the Glazers are smart enough to keep Fergie
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:51 PM GMT up reply actions
Yep
Say what you want about them, but atleast they don’t meddle and they let SAF and David Gill make a majority of the club’s decsions.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:55 PM GMT up reply actions
So being in the relegation zone for pretty much all year
And blowing games all year counts as a “good vibe” on that team? Intrestring.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:58 PM GMT up reply actions
Good vibe was last season
But I wouldn’t be suprised if they are loving the vibe still
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:00 PM GMT up reply actions
Must be since he still has a job
For now atleast.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:01 PM GMT up reply actions
They updated his contract last week
And they attended a game, but left at half time because it was too cold…..
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:02 PM GMT up reply actions
Well they are from India so the weather in England was probally too much for them to handle.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:04 PM GMT up reply actions
+1
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:06 PM GMT up reply actions
That kid been dangerous all game so far for Palace
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:14 PM GMT up reply actions
Should have been a free kick earlier shouldn't it
On the edge of the box
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:14 PM GMT up reply actions
your right it should of been a free kick.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:16 PM GMT up reply actions
I hope he continue his goal drought.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:17 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Yeah I see thst
And Fabio has been looking real frustrated all game.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:19 PM GMT up reply actions
The Brazilian twins not really starting out well.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:07 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
The twins are way too injury-prone!
Good to see Fryers though.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:25 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Right on cue
Berba of all [people gave it away
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:28 PM GMT up reply actions
Nothing penetrative though
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:30 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Good try by Diouf.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:32 PM GMT reply actions
Wasn't a good cross though from Valencia.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:33 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Wow Palace is really starting to get dinged up.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:36 PM GMT reply actions
hurt.
We say that instead of saying the work hurt in America.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 8:43 PM GMT up reply actions
Well, that was a shit half
- Palace 3 v 2 advantage in the center causing United trouble in regards to possession
- United not playing with enough width on the right side. Valencia keeps tucking in centrally to help out defensively but when we regain possession, we’re way too slow in playing the ball and we’re not switching it. (I’m looking at you Gibson). Rafael has continually had space to get down the touchline
- The off the ball movemen by the other attackers when Berba drops deep to receive is very poor.
- Diouf gave nothing other than a decent attempt on that Valencia cross into the box near the end.
- Holy hell… Zaha looks like a player.
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would love to see Pogba soon
to provide some drive in the center and perhaps a bit of creativity. Morrison might be a nice late sub if we’re chasing a goal with about 10-15 min left.
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take off Diouf, move Park to the left with Pogba in the center with Gibson
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If we didn't have to make the Fabio sub
I personally would have brought on Pogba & Morrison on
Hate Diouf & macheda. So awful
Take them off. Stick Morrison behind Berba. Shame the twins are sick notes
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:45 PM GMT up reply actions
I'm fine with Kiko
He would have been better suited to start up top. Diouf is worse than Obertan.
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I gotta little love for Kiko
For that goal he scored….
If that hadn’t have happened im not sure he would still be on our books
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:48 PM GMT up reply actions
When you consider how many games he played?
I’ll give him some slack.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 8:53 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
that's why I'm saying just make the Pogba sub now...
wait to see how everything plays out before using the final sub.
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But the option of bringing them both on ealier would have been nice
I want Ravel to get more than a shitty 15 minutes
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 8:49 PM GMT up reply actions
the back passes to Amos...
were awful. He should be screaming at his defenders. Amos handled them well.
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Ravel on for Berba
I’m guessing Berba came off because of that knock on his ankle.
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Oh Antonio, you should of had that.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:00 PM GMT reply actions
And talking of direct
Did anyone see Oxlaide – Chamberlin against City last night
He was awesome
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:03 PM GMT up reply actions
The guy was very impressive last night
The result of the match…not so much.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:05 PM GMT up reply actions
Arsenal sure gave it a good go
Considering Arsenal played their boys and City their reserve (Aguero, Dzeko, Nasri… Shite players)
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:06 PM GMT up reply actions
No your right they played good
I mean City scored towards the end so the kids were holding them off the scoresheet for the majority of the match. Sometimes it can’t always work out in your favor.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:11 PM GMT up reply actions
I'd rather lose than face a replay
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that's right....
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Since Fryers is on, Zaha haven got much of the ball
Coincidence?
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 9:03 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Fryers did well at LB against us Aldershot boys too
Maybe not
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:04 PM GMT up reply actions
He's certainly a bigger presence than Fabio
Harder to get turned
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:05 PM GMT up reply actions
Good chance by Morrison.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:08 PM GMT reply actions
I was just about to type that
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Ravel providing a big spark
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Pogba on for Rafa
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Pogba coming in.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:12 PM GMT reply actions
Twins Injury
Wonder how many games the twins have missed due to injury – everytime you turn around, one of them is hobbling off?
Shit
But what a goal.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:13 PM GMT reply actions
an absolute screamer by Ambrose
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yeah so close.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:14 PM GMT up reply actions
YES PK!!
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:15 PM GMT reply actions
Absolutely
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:17 PM GMT up reply actions
well taken Kiko
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YEAH FEDERICO!!
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:16 PM GMT reply actions
The youngsters have done well so far.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 9:22 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
As in Fryers Ravel & Pogba
Not too impressed with the others. Amos has done his job. Dealt well with the Bpasses. Nothing he could do about the goal
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:23 PM GMT up reply actions
That was freaking dangerous!!!
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 9:37 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Same with Diouf
But he’s worse than Macheda
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:39 PM GMT up reply actions
+1
Totally different game if we go 1-0 up
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:43 PM GMT up reply actions
Well were headed for added time
I thought United played a better game in the 2nd half than in the first. The game opened up more and they were creating more chances. Been very impressed by Pogba in the game so far.
Now lets put this game away!
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:44 PM GMT reply actions
I think it’ll still be 0-0 even if Ambrose didn’t score..
We didnt looked like scoring expect for during the start of the game..
I agree about the score
But United had no chance on Ambrose’s goal. That was just a beautiful screamer. As for the chances, I don’t know I think we were creating chances but either the chances were wide or high or they didn’t have enough zip to get back the goalkeeper.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:49 PM GMT up reply actions
Macheda is awkward
Macheda cann’t do anything but penalty
Well he had his moments but too little.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 9:51 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
park not doing a bad job at rb
might be better than the da silva twins…
He can do a job
But valencia was better
Park beem caught out of position two or three times
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 9:52 PM GMT up reply actions
Gibson should try more long shot.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 9:52 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Fucking two wrong call two games in a roll.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 9:56 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Damn it.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:56 PM GMT reply actions
Damn it Macheda you should of had it.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:57 PM GMT reply actions
Absolutely
Wasteful chance.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:58 PM GMT up reply actions
Good save by Amos.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 9:58 PM GMT reply actions
jesus macheda sucks
he should have been sold to serie a when he was on loan.
Pogba at CB, Smalling at the right, Park center.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 10:05 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Jesus but apart from the penalty,
Macheda have been fucking useless.
by dingmajiao on Nov 30, 2011 10:12 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
fully earned by Palace
Kudos to them.
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Agreed
They played with a huge amount of confidence, despite the fact they were playing at OT. The goalkeeping was good, their defense was solid and there finishing was beautiful. I mean that goal by Ambrose was simply amazing.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 10:29 PM GMT up reply actions
Hahahahaha.
We just lost to Crystal Palace…
Yeah how bout that, sad huh?
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 10:23 PM GMT up reply actions
Jesus Christ what a frustrating game
Words cannot express how i’m feeling right now.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 10:20 PM GMT reply actions
yep, i'm getting annoyed with how this team been playing
Not finishing their chances and not playing with a sense of urgency. God they better not play like that this weekend againist Villa.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 10:23 PM GMT up reply actions
Our finishing really needs to be sharper if we are to beat Given
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 10:24 PM GMT up reply actions
Agreed, Given is a rock between
Certainly better than Tim Krul. Our strikers will need to be on the top of their game if they want to beat him. Plus Villa is far from a bottom feeder team team so well have to be on our toes for that match.
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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 30, 2011 10:27 PM GMT up reply actions
That's is for me..
There’s no point keeping Macheda or Diouf if they’re not going to improve themselves..
+1
That is a great observation Macheda is still the same player as when he burst onto the scene. He had to go
by Sweet science on Nov 30, 2011 10:23 PM GMT up reply actions
Post-Match Reaction Thread is up
Vent there. Take out your frustrations there rather than on your loved ones, friends, or pets.
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