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Post by Sky Sports 1 on Mar 18, 2008 12:50:39 GMT
A lot of papers reporting Foster to start again as VDS isn't ready yet, hoping this is one of those games we just erupt and score a load after a bit of a barren spell (to think anything under 2-3 is barren, it's great to have it like that ;D), i think Fergie will try to give Rooney and Ronaldo some rest before the Bolton game, whilst bringing back Saha and Tevez
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Post by Manc Fever on Mar 18, 2008 14:43:19 GMT
A comfortable 3-0 win me thinks.
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Post by Sky Sports 1 on Mar 18, 2008 23:47:55 GMT
I'd like to see VDS play if hes recover from his injury but if not then Foster Looks like he's not been named in the squad, probably a precaution for the weekend, hope he's back by then as theres a lot of important games coming up.
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Post by Dan_Utd on Mar 19, 2008 0:35:18 GMT
Foster O'Shea-Brown-Vidic-Evra Ronaldo- Hargreaves- Anderson- Park Saha- Tevez I imagine that with the Dippers coming up Fergie might rest Rooney, idk if Rio still has the back pain but there is no reason to play him when we have cover for him. I expect 3-0 hopefully with lots of shots coming in, unfortunately Setanta isn't showing it in the US
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Post by Rais.n.Hell on Mar 19, 2008 1:08:46 GMT
Foster O'Shea-Brown-Vidic-Evra Ronaldo- Hargreaves- Anderson- Park Saha- Tevez I imagine that with the Dippers coming up Fergie might rest Rooney, idk if Rio still has the back pain but there is no reason to play him when we have cover for him. I expect 3-0 hopefully with lots of shots coming in, unfortunately Setanta isn't showing it in the US Streams!
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Post by aussiegraham on Mar 19, 2008 2:15:09 GMT
SAF quote from today's Sporting Life:
"If we perform well and take our chances then we'll win the match against Bolton. But it's important we respect our opponents.
"Some of our football recently has been terrific and there's good penetration in the team. It's encouraging that we're making so many chance - perhaps the forwards just need to relax a little in front of goal. Then the goals will come."
United are level on points with Arsenal, with superior goal difference, and the Bolton match is their game in hand on the Gunners, so slip-ups at this stage of the season will be immensely costly.
Bolton are also one of the few teams to have beaten United this season, courtesy of a Nicolas Anelka goal at the Reebok in November.
Ferguson said that Wanderers will miss Anelka's goals now he is at Chelsea but the fact they have been dragged back into the battle against relegation means that United will face an even tougher test on Wednesday.
"They are fighting for survival and any team fighting for survival have to fight. That's the name of the game," said the United manager.
"I thought they had got themselves clear of trouble but in this league if you lose a couple of games you are back in the mix.
"Everyone expects Derby to go down, Fulham are the next one and then it is a scramble. You've got a lot of teams down there.
"Obviously they are missing Nicolas Anelka's goals but they have Kevin Davies up front and he will do everything he possibly can to unsettle us.
"He's a physical lad and we have to deal with that but I think Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand have the height and ability to do that."
Ben Foster is on course to keep his place in the Manchester United goal as Edwin van der Sar's groin problem is likely to keep him out again.
Although Tomasz Kuszczak is available after serving a one-match ban, Foster's excellent performance on his debut against Derby should persuade Ferguson to keep faith with the 24-year-old".
I hope a right royal tonking is on the cards! (it's on Foxtel down here, at least I'll get to see the first half before leaving for work).
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Post by Chris on Mar 19, 2008 15:04:23 GMT
Setting off to the game in an hour or so. First game since Portsmouth. Stupid fucking ballot. Just had an email saying I haven't got Arsenal tickets. Always hard at this stage of the season thanks to 'fans' realising we might win something this season. Pisses me off, but I ranted on here about it last season. Can't be bothered to moan again.
Onto the game. To me, this is a must win. Fair enough, we are top anyway, but 3 points at this stage is huge, bearing in mind we have big fixtures on Sunday. Im hoping that we are at least 5 points clear at the end of Sundays games, and with us playing first it will be interesting to see if the pressure gets to both Arsenal and Chelsea at 4pm. The next few days could be huge. I think tonights game will be a tough one and maybe require us to be at full strength. Itas always good to rest one or two players, but with us having problems finding the net in recent games, resting players might not be a good idea. Ill go for a 2-0 win tonight. Not a comfortable one mind, with Bolton fighting off relegation, but I can't see us losing this one.
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Post by Suprah™ on Mar 19, 2008 15:28:33 GMT
I would put Rooney and Ronaldo on the bench, with Nani on the right and Giggs on the left....and I sincerely hope that Giggs doesnt under-perform again.
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Post by Jak on Mar 19, 2008 15:33:05 GMT
No Giggs, please.
Setanta Canada isn't carrying the game (Chelsea instead). Sh*t. I hate watching a stream.
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Post by VintageRed on Mar 19, 2008 18:15:42 GMT
Setting off to the game in an hour or so. First game since Portsmouth. Stupid fucking ballot. Just had an email saying I haven't got Arsenal tickets. Always hard at this stage of the season thanks to 'fans' realising we might win something this season. Pisses me off, but I ranted on here about it last season. Can't be bothered to moan again. Onto the game. To me, this is a must win. Fair enough, we are top anyway, but 3 points at this stage is huge, bearing in mind we have big fixtures on Sunday. Im hoping that we are at least 5 points clear at the end of Sundays games, and with us playing first it will be interesting to see if the pressure gets to both Arsenal and Chelsea at 4pm. The next few days could be huge. I think tonights game will be a tough one and maybe require us to be at full strength. Itas always good to rest one or two players, but with us having problems finding the net in recent games, resting players might not be a good idea. Ill go for a 2-0 win tonight. Not a comfortable one mind, with Bolton fighting off relegation, but I can't see us losing this one. Forgot about the Arsenal ballot. just rung. likewise no ticket. Didn't get any for Liverpool either. Determine to see this one so will probably ring up every day the week before the game and see if there are any returns... that or Viagogo. Been away for a month and haven't been to a game since Newcastle. ! Anyway tonight.. The way I see it. tonights our chance to really turn the pressure up on Arse and Chelsea so the boys have really got to go for it. If we put in a good win its only going to make Sunday harder for both of them. That in mind if Rooney or Ronaldo are rested I'd atleast want them on the bench incase they're needed. With out them starting we should be too much for Bolton and I hope to see a good win. #clap# #clap# #clap# #clap#
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2008 19:20:23 GMT
Foster O'Shea-Brown-Vidic-Evra Ronaldo- Hargreaves- Anderson- Park Saha- Tevez I imagine that with the Dippers coming up Fergie might rest Rooney, idk if Rio still has the back pain but there is no reason to play him when we have cover for him. I expect 3-0 hopefully with lots of shots coming in, unfortunately Setanta isn't showing it in the US Streams! myp2p.eu doesnt have it
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Post by theresonly1united on Mar 19, 2008 19:25:57 GMT
Rooney's on the bench?!? Fletch is at right back?!?! What the hell is this?!
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Post by speedy on Mar 19, 2008 19:39:24 GMT
Whats going on with team selection?
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Post by Jak on Mar 19, 2008 19:47:10 GMT
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Post by remad on Mar 19, 2008 20:15:41 GMT
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