Manchester United v Manchester City, 23 Oct 1:30pm

Nalz · 21-10-2011 11:55AM

karma_ wrote: »

Yes, as far as I'm aware anyway. We have been really lucky this season as far as injuries are concerned. Our only worry was Aguero and he has now recovered from his groin strain. Fully fit squad to pick from.

Possible starting line up? Front six I think will be:

DE JONG---YAYA

BARRY

---SILVA

NASRI-

AGUERO

KittyeeTrix · 21-10-2011 11:57AM

VW 1 wrote: »

Im wondering if Mancini will give Hargo a run out, what the reaction to him will be and how he will act towards the United fans

I doubt it, be a bit unfair to the bloke to do that to him............The hate coming from the stands would be palpable:eek:

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 11:57AM

Derfil wrote: »

Check out the below from wikipedia...

The Metropolitan Borough of Trafford is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England.:pac::pac::pac:

??? Think you're missing you're own point. 'Greater' Manchester. Which was created to exclude the City of Salford. City of Manchester is historically and still is Manchester. Trafford is a suburb. Ask any Manc, Utd or City and they will tell you the same.

karma_ · 21-10-2011 11:57AM

Trilla wrote: »

Possible starting line up? Front six I think will be:
DE JONG---YAYA
BARRY
---SILVA
NASRI-
AGUERO

Wouldn't rule out a starting spot for Milner, he's earned it with recent performances.

Xavi6 · 21-10-2011 11:58AM

Derfil wrote: »

Sugardaddys wealth doesn't count. You need to earn it. :pac::pac::pac:

Those Glazer's are awful working class folk alright.

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 12:00PM

karma_ wrote: »

Yes, as far as I'm aware anyway. We have been really lucky this season as far as injuries are concerned. Our only worry was Aguero and he has now recovered from his groin strain. Fully fit squad to pick from.

De Jong could face a late fitness test apparently. Other than that I think everyone is cleared to play.

VW 1 · 21-10-2011 12:00PM

DoctorGonzo08 wrote: »

??? Think you're missing you're own point. 'Greater' Manchester. Which was created to exclude the City of Salford. City of Manchester is historically and still is Manchester. Trafford is a suburb. Ask any Manc, Utd or City and they will tell you the same.

Fúck it, Salford Reds fo' life yo'

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 12:04PM

karma_ wrote: »

Wouldn't rule out a starting spot for Milner, he's earned it with recent performances.

Could be wrong but I think Bob will start a more def team and look to introduce att players later on. I can't see him starting both Silva and Nasri. In the last two games they have been switching to the 4-5-1 rather than the att 4-4-2. Obviously indicating 1 up front for derby. Based on this I think the line up will be:

Hart

Richards
Kompany
Lescott
Clichy

Barry
De Jong

Silva
Yaya
Milner

Dzeko

ironbluedun · 21-10-2011 12:09PM

karma_ wrote: »

Wouldn't rule out a starting spot for Milner, he's earned it with recent performances.

milner may well start he is having a great season........balo up front

ironbluedun · 21-10-2011 12:12PM

DoctorGonzo08 wrote: »

Dzeko

cant see him starting......but WE are NOT picking the team.....lol.........:D

homerjay2005 · 21-10-2011 12:14PM

the bitterness on here off the city masses is absolutely laughable already. glad to see that the keyboard warriors are emulating their match going fans anyway, ive seen a very worrying change in the way city fans have bahaved in the past few years and its evident here also.

united fans should learn to be classy too. just concentrate on the match ffs and leave the crap elsewhere.

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 12:15PM

United odds against 11/10, to win at home for the first time in years apparently! Gonna be tight, can see a draw. Super Mario to nick a late equaliser (wink wink)!!!

_blank_ · 21-10-2011 12:16PM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

the bitterness on here off the city masses is absolutely laughable already. glad to see that the keyboard warriors are emulating their match going fans anyway, ive seen a very worrying change in the way city fans have bahaved in the past few years and its evident here also. .

lol

SEPT 23 1989 · 21-10-2011 12:16PM

Men against boys

United 1 Manchester City 4

Xavi6 · 21-10-2011 12:16PM

The team I'd like to see:

Hart

Richards
Clichy
Lescott
Kompany

DeJong
Milner
Silva
Yaya

Aguero
Balotelli

Can be a conventional 4-4-2 or switch to a 4-3-3, nice and flexible with plenty of work rate.

homerjay2005 · 21-10-2011 12:18PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Should be a crack and looking forward to it.

However, regardless of the football at the weekend I hope there isn't trouble due to the usual chants by both sides even being a Liverpool fan. I am sick of hearing Hillsborough, Munich, Istanbul chants etc by any fans.

ya i agree.

you wont hear any Hillsborough or Istanbul complaints this weekend for sure, though the Munich chants have for some reason been a big feature of alot of recent city v united games

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 12:21PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

The team I'd like to see:

Hart

Richards
Clichy
Lescott
Kompany

DeJong
Milner
Silva
Yaya

Aguero
Balotelli

Can be a conventional 4-4-2 or switch to a 4-3-3, nice and flexible with plenty of work rate.

I think, for the game, Edin over Mario to start as Augero and Dzeko do play very well off each other. I'd like to see Nasri start as I think he has alot to prove and its big games that bring out big players, and its sink or swim time for him. I'd sooner have Barry playing as well, with Yaya as an impact sub. Sometimes I think Bob only plays him every week to justify his wages!

ironbluedun · 21-10-2011 12:22PM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

ya i agree.

you wont hear any Hillsborough or Istanbul complaints this weekend for sure, though the Munich chants have for some reason been a big feature of alot of recent city v united games

correct me if i am wrong but didnt city officals not lay a wreath at the munich plane crash site when they played bayern recently? think i read that somewhere....

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 12:23PM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

ya i agree.

you wont hear any Hillsborough or Istanbul complaints this weekend for sure, though the Munich chants have for some reason been a big feature of alot of recent city v united games

Been at the last 8 games and never heard it. However my mate was at Liverpool v Utd last year where Pool fans chanted it throughout game before smashing up seats and toilets.

Spud83 · 21-10-2011 12:23PM

Jesus sink or swim time for Nasri 8 league games into the season! :eek:

Xavi6 · 21-10-2011 12:24PM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

ya i agree.

you wont hear any Hillsborough or Istanbul complaints this weekend for sure, though the Munich chants have for some reason been a big feature of alot of recent city v united games

They're merely a reference to where we hope to be on May 19 next.

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 12:26PM

Spud83 wrote: »

Jesus sink or swim time for Nasri 8 league games into the season! :eek:

He has had a tendency to go missing for large parts of games. I'm not saying he has to bag a hatrick, I'm saying I want him to step up and look for the ball and prove himself to the player he can be. THe same way that Silva and Modric have stepped up this year.

ironbluedun · 21-10-2011 12:26PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

The team I'd like to see:

Hart

Richards
Clichy
Lescott
Kompany

DeJong
Milner
Silva
Yaya

Aguero
Balotelli

Can be a conventional 4-4-2 or switch to a 4-3-3, nice and flexible with plenty of work rate.

thats the team that should start, nasri and barry on the bench, but mancini is very fond of mr barry...

karma_ · 21-10-2011 12:27PM

ironbluedun wrote: »

correct me if i am wrong but didnt city officals not lay a wreath at the munich plane crash site when they played bayern recently? think i read that somewhere....

They did yes.

Personally I despise that chant and the idiots among our support who sing it are a disgrace, they conveniently forget that former City great Frank Swift died that day also.

Xavi6 · 21-10-2011 12:28PM

DoctorGonzo08 wrote: »

I think, for the game, Edin over Mario to start as Augero and Dzeko do play very well off each other. I'd like to see Nasri start as I think he has alot to prove and its big games that bring out big players, and its sink or swim time for him. I'd sooner have Barry playing as well, with Yaya as an impact sub. Sometimes I think Bob only plays him every week to justify his wages!

Four goals in four games means Mario has earned his place for me, Dzeko wasnted too many chances midweek. He seems up for it too by all accounts.

I'd like to see AJ and Nasri as the impact subs.

Nalz · 21-10-2011 12:29PM

karma_ wrote: »

They did yes.

Personally I despise that chant and the idiots among our support who sing it are a disgrace, they conveniently forget that former City great Frank Swift died that day also.

You'll always have idiots supporting every club and doing stupid things...

The penalties need to be greater to be honest, but you run the risk of opening a can of worms if you go down that route.

21-10-2011 12:31PM

DoctorGonzo08 wrote: »

He has had a tendency to go missing for large parts of games. I'm not saying he has to bag a hatrick, I'm saying I want him to step up and look for the ball and prove himself to the player he can be. THe same way that Silva and Modric have stepped up this year.

Sink or swim time you say? I think he's been excellent for you so far, nearly sure he's set up a bagful of goals along with scoring one? I think you're talking out of your arse.

Spud83 · 21-10-2011 12:32PM

DoctorGonzo08 wrote: »

He has had a tendency to go missing for large parts of games. I'm not saying he has to bag a hatrick, I'm saying I want him to step up and look for the ball and prove himself to the player he can be. THe same way that Silva and Modric have stepped up this year.

Sink or swim implies to me it is time to perform or get out of the club. Maybe that isn't what you meant, but it was how I picked it up. Wanting him to step up is fine, saying he has to step or or be cast a side is a little foolish at this early stage of his city career.

DoctorGonzo08 · 21-10-2011 12:34PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

Four goals in four games means Mario has earned his place for me, Dzeko wasnted too many chances midweek. He seems up for it too by all accounts.

I'd like to see AJ and Nasri as the impact subs.

I agree form suggests Mario, and I would love to see him get his chance as I think he is going to be World Class. But from the last few games especially I am coiming round to Bob's tactics. Sitting in the Kippax last weekend I was giving out about switching back to 4-5-1 at home. But the formation stretched Villa down the line, and only for Yaya being asleep Mario could have bagged a hatrick in the first half. Second half, Silva is brought on and possession is just held brilliantly.

I just think Dzeko will get the nod for how he plays with Augero rather than go on Marios form. Of course, as mentioned earlier, its not us picking the team :P

ironbluedun · 21-10-2011 12:34PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Sink or swim time you say? I think he's been excellent for you so far, nearly sure he's set up a bagful of goals along with scoring one? I think you're talking out of your arse.

he hasnt done that bad........but hey they ALL cant play!!! and milner has been very good........but if balotelli does not start it will be shocking.

Manchester United v Manchester City, 23 Oct 1:30pm

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