Man Utd vs Wigan

RichTea

Berbatov and Rooney have to start this I feel. They're on the verge of creating an actual partnership and it'll be needed against Wigan.

redout

eclectichoney wrote: »

Berbs hardly needs a rest after the break during the Japan trip and the cup tie against Derby? In fairness to Rooney & Berba they need some time to forge a partnership and chopping and changing wth tevez after they both bagged a goal each would not be a good move in this respect (even though I love Carlos too )

That guy has a rest for 80mins of every 90min. He is starting to grow on me though. Thought he was good against Chelsea. One thing that stands out was near the end he was given the ball on the halfway line up front on his own and ran diaganolly to the edge of the box with 3 chelsea players all backing off him. He kept possesion and got the pass away. The ball looked as though it was stuck to his foot and no-one could get near it.

Headshot

redout wrote: »

That guy has a rest for 80mins of every 90min. He is starting to grow on me though. Thought he was good against Chelsea. One thing that stands out was near the end he was given the ball on the halfway line up front on his own and ran diaganolly to the edge of the box with 3 chelsea players all backing off him. He kept possesion and got the pass away. The ball looked as though it was stuck to his foot and no-one could get near it.

he hasnt grown as me as of yet

but tonights game will say alot if he plays

Nalz

monkey9 wrote: »

I actually think tonight will be the trickier of the two!!

Now that we thrashed Chelsea I agree

PHB

As Fergie pointed out, but everyone ignores, Berbatov does more running than most of the front men.

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I kinda expect Tevez tonight since we've got the tough Bolton away. I'd expect

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VDS

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Carrick----Anderson

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Tevez

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Park--

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Rooney

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should be an easy win for us tonight. If we don't win this game at a canter, we're still not at the level we need to be.

Mr Alan

well if Ferguson said it, it must be true :rolleyes:

PHB, are you really trying to say Berbatov isn't lazy?

Mitch Connor

PHB wrote: »

As Fergie pointed out, but everyone ignores, Berbatov does more running than most of the front men.

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I kinda expect Tevez tonight since we've got the tough Bolton away. I'd expect

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VDS

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---Neville---Vidic---Evans---O'Shea---

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Carrick----Anderson

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--Ronaldo

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Tevez

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Park--

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Rooney

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should be an easy win for us tonight. If we don't win this game at a canter, we're still not at the level we need to be.

While I believe we should win, Wigan are playing good solid football at the moment and are on a great run of form. I don't think it will be an easy game, and i don't think it being a tough game would be too damning an indictment of United.

Spud83

Mr Alan wrote: »

well if Ferguson said it, it must be true :rolleyes:

PHB, are you really trying to say Berbatov isn't lazy?

I really don't want to say this but its just too easy.

We need to know that he is talking about fhacts, not his impression

Mr Alan

lol....i expected that Al, you're getting predictable.

seriously, i'm all for loyalty to a team, but any user of this site who tries to say berbatov isnt lazy should be banned for LIFE

Hobart

PHB wrote: »

As Fergie pointed out, but everyone ignores, Berbatov does more running than most of the front men.

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I kinda expect Tevez tonight since we've got the tough Bolton away. I'd expect

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VDS

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---Neville---Vidic---Evans---O'Shea---

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Carrick----Anderson

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--Ronaldo

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Tevez

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Park--

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Rooney

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should be an easy win for us tonight. If we don't win this game at a canter, we're still not at the level we need to be.

I agree, although I'd be surprised if Berba did not start, with Tevez on the bench tbh. I was one of his detractors when he was signed, and although he is far from the finished article, it looks like the partnership between himself and Rooney is starting to work.

Mr Alan wrote: »

well if Ferguson said it, it must be true :rolleyes:

PHB, are you really trying to say Berbatov isn't lazy?

Berba is lazy, no questions. But, and a bit like Ronaldo, he can afford to be, because he has the potential, with a flick or a quick turn, to change a game. While it's not perfect, he has that ability, and it's beginning to come through.

ITT-Pat

PHB wrote: »

As Fergie pointed out, but everyone ignores, Berbatov does more running than most of the front men.

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I kinda expect Tevez tonight since we've got the tough Bolton away. I'd expect

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VDS

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---Neville---Vidic---Evans---O'Shea---

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Carrick----Anderson

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--Ronaldo

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Tevez

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Park--

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Rooney

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should be an easy win for us tonight. If we don't win this game at a canter, we're still not at the level we need to be.

i agree with all of this.

stop stealing my thoughts.

Spud83

Mr Alan wrote: »

lol....i expected that Al, you're getting predictable.

seriously, i'm all for loyalty to a team, but any user of this site who tries to say berbatov isnt lazy should be banned for LIFE

Its based on Ferguson saying that Berbatov ran more in the Boro game than any other front player including Rooney. And that this was based on stats from pro zone.

Now I'm sure reporters, and places like Sky and Setanta have access to these things so I'm presuming someone might have actually checked that.

EDIT: Damn my predictability.

monkey9

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

Its based on Ferguson saying that Berbatov ran more in the Boro game than any other front player including Rooney. And that this was based on stats from pro zone.

Now I'm sure reporters, and places like Sky and Setanta have access to these things so I'm presuming someone might have actually checked that.

EDIT: Damn my predictability.

Only Rafa dares take on Fergie!!

astrofool

Mr Alan wrote: »

seriously, i'm all for loyalty to a team

Biggest understatement ever uttered by anyone ever in the history of anything.

Mr Alan wrote: »

, but any user of this site who tries to say berbatov isnt lazy should be banned for LIFE

You've been trying to say that Gerrard loves Liverpool despite wanting to move away, that Keane has been a good buy, that Kuyt is a good player and that Benitez is your telepathic chum, so I think that other users should be allowed to argue that Berbatov isn't lazy.

ITT-Pat

astrofool wrote: »

Biggest understatement ever uttered by anyone ever in the history of anything.



You've been trying to say that Gerrard loves Liverpool despite wanting to move away, that Keane has been a good buy, that Kuyt is a good player and that Benitez is your telepathic chum, so I think that other users should be allowed to argue that Berbatov isn't lazy.

ugh..

Mr_Roger_Bongos

Is this match on any TV Station? Anyone know any pubs might be showing it?

Spud83

Mr_Roger_Bongos wrote: »

Is this match on any TV Station? Anyone know any pubs might be showing it?

None of the English stations i.e Setanta or Sky are showing it.

It will be available on international stations so there may be streams available.

No idea about pubs but I doubt it.

redout

Its on Gol tv in Spain. I think that channel is on TVU player if anyone wants to check.

http://www.futbolenlatele.com/

Nalz

Good question any pubs showing game?

deisedevil

I'd have no problem with Berbatov and his seemingly lazy attitude if only he would make sure he is always available when we are building up to getting a ball in the box from a cross etc. The problem is he has a habit of standing there outside the box when we have a player running down the wing and a cross is likely to be put in. I'm after seeing him do it time and time again, what's wrong with a quick sprint into the box and be ready to make your move when a cross comes in. He's down it so many times now and it's frustrating watching it.

Nalz

Trilla wrote: »

Good question any pubs showing game?

Rang Sinnots. Showing it apparently

Paul Tergat

Trilla wrote: »

Rang Sinnots. Showing it apparently

thats a bonus - do ya know if they normally show non sky/setanta matches?

MrPillowTalk

Gibneys in malahide usually show all matches on the international channels

ITT-Pat

MrPillowTalk wrote: »

Gibneys in malahide usually show all matches on the international channels

Same for the Cuckoo's Nest in Tallaght

String

2 - 1 to United. Should be a good game. United will be on the attack needing a win and under pressure to win. Valencia will want to be showing how good he is to get his real madrid move.

Unearthly

citytillidie wrote: »

Steve Bruce to lay down again for United

Nothing to do with Man Utd having a better team than any team Steve Bruce has managed before?

Pipe down

Mikeyt086

I reckon Wigan's form is a good thing for us. They are less likely to park the bus in front of the goal. Their confidence might lead to a few counter attacks for us.

Would love to see Tevez and Rooney for his one, really want Ronaldo to get a goal, wouldnt bet against it either having just won the FIFA World Player award and brimming with confidence.

Theresalwaysone

Berbatov is not lazy. It has nothing to do with fan loyalty either. He simply isnt.

ROCKMAN

Question for the Desie fans , Anyone know a pub in waterford showing the game.

I suppose the usual pubs ! but would like to know for sure , and safe a tour the pub type thingy like the last time

Mr Alan

Theresalwaysone wrote: »

Berbatov is not lazy. It has nothing to do with fan loyalty either. He simply isnt.

not according to the vice president of the Bulgarian FA who had this to say after Berba only moved 2000m over the course of a match.

vice president of Bulgarian FA wrote:

"The leaders should give more," said Yordan Lechkov. "It's not serious to see Berbatov running 2,000 metres during Saturday's match."

or there is a rather colourful quote from the ex-Leverkusen coach where i believe he refered to him as a "lazy prick" if my memory serves me right.

but thats ot for this thread.