FA Cup Cambridge Utd v Manchester Utd BBC1 7.30 Friday

Harry Palmr · 23-01-2015 1:58pm #1

The opening FA Cup fourth-round match, at Abbey Stadium between the respective League Two and Premier League outfits. The hosts are the lowest-ranked club left in the draw. The U's squad contains former United midfielder Luke Chadwick and this is the first meeting between the sides since a two-legged League Cup encounter in 1991, which saw the Red Devils held to a 1-1 draw on this ground.

I'll let the Cambridge Utd supporters guess the starting 11 for the game

bmcc10 · 23-01-2015 2:14pm

Hopefully it doesn't turn into a walkover but unfortunately I can't see anything else, 5-0 Cambridge.

rob316 · 23-01-2015 2:17pm

Does anyone know if Gearoid Morrissey is in the Cambridge United squad?

The Moldy Gowl · 23-01-2015 2:20pm

I really hope luke Chadwick starts.

Famously described in the utd thread as better than beckham and the reason he didn't play was because he wasn't as good looking as beckham.

bmcc10 · 23-01-2015 2:21pm

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

I really hope luke Chadwick starts.

Famously described in the utd thread as better than beckham and the reason he didn't play was because he wasn't as good looking as beckham.

Who pulled out that little nugget?

The Moldy Gowl · 23-01-2015 2:26pm

bmcc10 wrote: »

Who pulled out that little nugget?

Can't remember. Was back in the summer months where the heat gets to people's heads.

Giggsy11 · 23-01-2015 2:30pm

Another 3-5-2 and another dull frustrating game.

Mars Bar · 23-01-2015 2:53pm

Looks like Gaffney picked up a hamstring injury during the week so he won't be in the Cambridge squad. Seeing photos from a few lads in Cambridge on my facebook!

Anyway, hope Man United trounce them.

The_Kew_Tour · 23-01-2015 3:45pm

Hoping to pull off a shock and take them to replay where hopefully we can sneak it on penalties.

Bar that maybe we can pull off a 0-2 victory

bucketybuck · 23-01-2015 3:58pm

No doubt Van Gaal is frantically devising a plan to stiffle the Cambridge attack, probably involving Rooney in midfield and Di Maria as sweeper.

Everybody will accept this because he has a philosophy. Apparently.

J. Marston · 23-01-2015 4:02pm

0-10.

NUTZZ · 23-01-2015 4:16pm

Kick off is 19:55 tonight just in case anyone is confused from the thread title.

5starpool · 23-01-2015 4:28pm

I wonder will the coverage feature Dion Dublin as a link between the clubs? I can't think of any other common players, at least in modern times.

The Moldy Gowl · 23-01-2015 4:30pm

5starpool wrote: »

I wonder will the coverage feature Dion Dublin as a link between the clubs? I can't think of any other common players, at least in modern times.

Luke Chadwick

5starpool · 23-01-2015 4:46pm

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Luke Chadwick

And he was mentioned above and all. D'oh. He's still playing though so won't be a panellist presumably.

23-01-2015 5:12pm

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

I really hope luke Chadwick starts.

Famously described in the utd thread as better than beckham and the reason he didn't play was because he wasn't as good looking as beckham.

Who said that?!

Mantis Toboggan · 23-01-2015 5:29pm

Really hope we don't start with 3 centre halfs against this league two team. LVG needs to be brave and get back to 4 at the back.

adox · 23-01-2015 5:36pm

rarnes1 wrote: »

Who said that?!

If I remember correctly what was actually said, and I'm paraphrasing " if David Beckham looked like Luke Chadwick he wouldn't get half the plaudits he does etc etc" so not quite the same thing, but I'm open to correction.

It was a guy who has since been relieved of his posting duties on the soccer forum. The Man Utd Superthread is a bonkers place a lot of the time.

The Moldy Gowl · 23-01-2015 5:45pm

adox wrote: »

If I remember correctly what was actually said, and I'm paraphrasing " if David Beckham looked like Luke Chadwick he wouldn't get half the plaudits he does etc etc" so not quite the same thing, but I'm open to correction.

It was a guy who has since been relieved of his posting duties on the soccer forum. The Man Utd Superthread is a bonkers place a lot of the time.

Yes that's right. Then a big conspiracy of how beckham only played because if his commercial ability.

I couldn't be arsed going back to find it.

Bleating Lamb · 23-01-2015 6:12pm

Saw Luke Chadwick play live in a Utd youth team against Home Farm in Whitehall.Playing one of his first ever games at the club the same evening at CB was a young gangly John O' Shea.
Chadwick was lightning fast and was a huge star at underage level with England.

23-01-2015 6:13pm

Such a time for a wedding course, 8-10

Fingers crossed there's wifi

SEPT 23 1989 · 23-01-2015 6:52pm

1-1

jambofc · 23-01-2015 7:05pm

De Gea, Jones, Rojo, Blind, Valencia, Carrick, Fellaini, Januzaj, Di Maria, Wilson, Falcao

roo not even in the squad

KevIRL · 23-01-2015 7:11pm

Chadwick on the bench

Hank Scorpio · 23-01-2015 7:12pm

Looks like 4 at the back? Herrera not getting a game here is worrying, might be off in the summer

Rayne Wooney · 23-01-2015 7:17pm

Cambridge have a big height advantage, we've been troubled by that at times this season

Mantis Toboggan · 23-01-2015 7:28pm

Very strong team announced for the fa cup! Looks like 3 at the back again.

Strumms · 23-01-2015 7:33pm

Strong side alright. Surprised Valdes didn't get the nod in goal and that maybe one or two of the reserves didn't make the bench. Should see a few goals hopefully, 4-4-2 ? or 3 at the back with Januazj as a wingback ?

Mantis Toboggan · 23-01-2015 7:36pm

Very strange that blind and Valencia are the full backs when Shaw and Rafael are on the bench!

MagicIRL · 23-01-2015 7:36pm

What does my beloved Ander Herrera have to do to get a game? Scored an absolute worldy in his last game.

syngindub · 23-01-2015 7:36pm

hopfully Jones can get through a few games injury free

WallyGUFC · 23-01-2015 7:37pm

On Facebook, the United page had a video up announcing the team from GK to striker. Looks like a back 4 with Carrick sitting in front, Fellaini further up, di Maria and Jan on the wings and Falcao up top with Wilson. Hopefully that's it.

MojoRisinnnn · 23-01-2015 7:45pm

Can this go to extra time or just a replay?

keeponhurling · 23-01-2015 7:47pm

MagicIRL wrote: »

What does my beloved Ander Herrera have to do to get a game? Scored an absolute worldy in his last game.

Fellaini and Carrick for their height from set pieces, Cambridge have a tall team apparently

keeponhurling · 23-01-2015 7:53pm

The interviewer to Daley Blind: Has Danny Blind (his dad) been a big influence on you?

Daley: Yes

High quality stuff here

Darkglasses · 23-01-2015 7:56pm

Anybody else get enhanced odds for Man United to win both halves on Paddy Power? I got evens, normally 8/15

RobertKK · 23-01-2015 7:58pm

Di Maria will feel like he is at Real Madrid with the all white of United.

iDave · 23-01-2015 8:00pm

What was going on the dugout before kickoff?

fuzzydunlop85 · 23-01-2015 8:01pm

Darkglasses wrote: »

Anybody else get enhanced odds for Man United to win both halves on Paddy Power? I got evens, normally 8/15

Should have got 8:5 earlier today

Darkglasses · 23-01-2015 8:03pm

fuzzydunlop85 wrote: »

Should have got 8:5 earlier today

Currently 1/2 on Bet365 so I'm pretty happy with that. Suppose the odds got worse when they announced Falcao and di Maria were starting

MagicMarker · 23-01-2015 8:04pm

Does McGeehan play in a Duran Duran tribute band part time or something?

SEPT 23 1989 · 23-01-2015 8:04pm

not much between them early on

Mr.Crinklewood · 23-01-2015 8:05pm

Hate that ****ing pink ball.

fuzzydunlop85 · 23-01-2015 8:07pm

Darkglasses wrote: »

Currently 1/2 on Bet365 so I'm pretty happy with that. Suppose the odds got worse when they announced Falcao and di Maria were starting

Hopefully comes in I'm on the same ! WTF phil jones