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Shuck, a shuck is a sort of ditch that carries water. have you never heard of, going over the big shuck to Ingerland.

POG, surely to god mothers with young children deserve a little bit of special treatment, do you fancy trailing young children and groceries across a packed car park with nuts thinking its a race track.

SB, it's a sheugh. The last three letters are like clearing the cud from your gob, ye ganch.

Dead and half-dead badgers littering up your loanen.

[Manchester United v YORK CITYWednesday 20th September 1995, Coca Cola Cup 2nd round, 1st leg.]

Manchester United v YORK CITY
Wednesday 20th September 1995, Coca Cola Cup 2nd round, 1st leg.

Manchester United  0-3  CITY (Barnes 24, (P) 51, Barras 53)
Attendance: 29,049
 

CITY: Kiely, McMillan, Hall, Pepper, Tutill, Barras, Murty, Williams, Barnes (Atkin 89), Peverell (Baker 67), Jordan. Sub (not used): Warrington.
Booked: Pepper 67 (foul). Sent-off: Baker 75 (second offence)

Man Utd: Pilkington, Parker, Irwin, McGibbon, Pallister, P Neville (Cooke 46), Davies (Bruce 58), Beckham, Sharpe, McClair, Giggs. Sub (not used): Tomlinson.
Booked: Beckham 35 (foul). Sent-off: McGibbon 50 (professional foul)


This was not only a night to savour for every single City fan in the whole world, it was also a night for every non-Manchester United fan up and down the country to bask in City's glory after completing an unbelievable 3-0 victory over eventual double winners Manchester United. It was also a night when millions of whinging glory-hunters from just about anywhere other than Manchester were silenced.

United put out one of their strongest sides with the intent of mauling City but the tables were turned as City, assembled at a cost of just over £100,000 and with odds of 20-1 to win, gave Alex Ferguson's men a footballing lesson.

Manchester United chose to make just two changes to their side that had thrashed Premiership Bolton a few days earlier with Pat McGibbon making his full debut in place of Steve Bruce and Kevin Pilkington making only his second appearance for the reds as Alex Ferguson made a brave decision to rest Peter Schmeichel ahead of United's European Cup conquest - a decision which was to backfire on him. City fielded an unchanged side from the one that had beaten Swansea 1-0 at the Vetch Field the previous Saturday with the Minstermen lying just second from bottom in 23rd place in the second division.

A sell-out crowd of 29,049 - with one stand under construction, included a massive 5,000 strong army of City fans and they helped cheer on their heroes to glory.

City settled quickly and made a steady and solid start, having the best of the early attacking chances and almost sneaked ahead after just a couple of minutes when long-range specialist, Scott Jordan, curled a shot just over Kevin Pilkington's cross-bar after good work from Graeme Murty, Darren Williams and Paul Barnes. Barnes was causing McGibbon all kinds of problems with his clever play whilst at the back, Tutill and Barras were dependable as usual, coping well with United's attacks and snuffing out any signs of danger.

City had another chance minutes later when Andy McMillan put in a deep cross which found Barnes but the five-goal striker fired wide and then the Minstermen came even closer still as a 25-yard free-kick from Nigel Pepper screamed agonisingly wide of the upright. At the other end all United could muster in the way of scoring chances was a tame header over the bar from Gary Pallister following a corner. United could hardly believe what was happening as City continued to out-class the English champions and the reds were made to sweat again as Graeme Murty made space in the box but his low shot was blocked by Paul Parker.

Gradually City were forced to defend deeper and deeper as United began to get their attacking game together although their shooting had obviously gone to pot as Sharpe blazed over and then Giggs managed to miss an open goal from a couple of yards. The Premiership side did manage to force Dean Kiely into one spectacular save, however, when McClair's nimble header from Beckham's cross forced the 'keeper into a brilliant save at full stretch as he tipped the ball over the bar. From the resulting corner, Gary Pallister headed over when well-placed, once again. United had one further chance minutes later as Ryan Giggs ran through but the Welsh 'wizard's sorcery came to nothing as he wasted the chance, spending too much time dwelling on the ball.

Those misses were to prove costly for United as City sensationally took the lead moments later as Phil Neville's poor control allowed Graeme Murty to steal in and the pacey winger played a great ball to Barnes who turned brilliantly and then from all of 25 yards the striker unleashed a powerful shot which may have taken the slightest of deflections on the way towards goal but it was enough to fool dozey keeper Pilkington who managed to somehow dive over the ball and the ball squirmed away from the feminine-looking keeper's grasp, sending jubilant City fans wild and simultaneously shocking the footballing world. Arrogant United fans and players alike were clearly rattled but in truth it was no more than City deserved for their gallant efforts.

As half time approached, it was City who were continuously causing United problems as United struggled to get to grips with City's solid midfield, which saw David Beckham booked as United became increasingly frustrated by City's flowing football. On the one occasion, in the remainder of the half, that they did manage to venture forward Ryan Giggs blasted high and wide to the delight of City fans whilst York gave the reds' fans a huge scare as Nicky Peverell tormented debutant Pat McGibbon before charging down a clearance from 'keeper Pilkington but fortunately for United, the former Hartlepool striker was forced wide and the chance went begging.

In the second half, United, on the back of five consecutive Premiership wins, started to put City under intense pressure with Ryan Giggs causing York's defence all kinds of problems but they were still unable to break York's resistance and the pressure was soon relieved moments later as the Minstermen doubled their lead

Andy McMillan picked up the ball in his own half and played a fantastic long ball from deep which found Paul Barnes who got in front of McGibbon and the young defender panicked and as Barnes homed in on goal, McGibbon committed a professional foul inside the penalty area and there was never any doubt that the Irishman would be sent off and that a penalty would awarded to City - despite ignorant protests from big-headed halfwits like Beckham. Barnes picked himself up and stroked home the resulting penalty in style, sending Pilkington the wrong way from the spot.

And if that was hard enough to believe for football fans around the world, it was to get better still as City fans were left pinching themselves as moments later City scored a third as Pallister fouled Peverell 40 yards out and Pepper's free kick was met with a firm header from Tony Barras who beat dozey keeper Pilkington to the ball and send City fans into dreamland as they taunted the shocked United fans with chants of "what's it like to be outclassed?" and the ultimate insult - 'are you Scarborough in disguise?'
At this stage City were toying with United as the European giants almost went four down moments later as Nicky Peverell burst through the shaky United back three but, staring glory in the face, he shot over the bar when well placed inside the area.

United brought on Steve Bruce to tighten up their defence but within minutes of coming on, Bruce found himself rounding his own 'keeper as Pilkington once again dithered and had it not been for Bruce, Peverell would have made amends for his miss moments earlier. City should definitely have found themselves sitting on a four goal advantage moments later however as Darren Williams dissected the reds' international backline for Barnes to smash the ball past Pilkington but linesman, Mr Haxby, who had not put a foot wrong all night (despite the opinions of a handful of United fans - obviously oblivious to football), ruled that Barnes had strayed offside although video evidence later proved that Barnes' third should have been allowed to stand and City's victory should've been even more emphatic.

Late on Kiely made a couple of superb saves to deny Beckham and McClair when both seemed certain to score and even with ten men, after Paul Baker had received two highly debatable bookings after coming on as sub, City held out and even had one further chance to increase their lead as Pilkington once again hesitated and Williams' almost nipped in to head a fourth but was denied by the young 'keeper. Afterwards, club officials declared the win was the greatest achievement in the club's 74-year history, as City had not only beaten one of, if not the best club in football, but comprehensively thrashed them.

Here is the official Manchester United commentary from the game, as Paul Barnes fires City into a 1-0 lead at Old Trafford. The commentator says "...by the man in the number seven shirt. - no, it's not Cantona yet, it's Neville tonight. Barnes...with a shot, takes a deflection...OH DEAR ME, it wrong footed Kevin Pilkington - and York City have taken the lead at Old Trafford! And boy is he happy. Well you have to give credit to Paul Barnes, he was all alone on the edge of the eighteen-yard box, thought it was worth a try, chanced his luck, took a deflection, completely wrong-footed Kevin Pilkington and news will now be filtering around the nation of a shock on the cards at Old Trafford."

I agree with Donagh. I even hire someone to cut my lawn.

Which ex-Northern Ireland player and current manager has a Masters degree in mechanical engineering and often has his name mis-spelt Ian when it's Iain? Either will do in the answer.

Answer: Ian Dowie

Young'uns get away with anything nowadays. Years ago there'd have been no All-Stars for anyone caught bating referees.

comment by osoneill
posted 14 Hours Ago

I can't believe Peter Canavan didn't get a nomination. What does he have to do? Having won 2 All-Irelands, played in 3 finals, lifted countless All-Stars, the least they could do is nominate him for an All-Star. Albeit he just played CHB for his club's reserves this year, we simply shouldn't ignore his potential. Let's hope he proves them wrong next year and in the years to come.

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comment by sirhardstation
posted 14 Hours Ago

It is an absolute disgrace that Peter Canavan has been excluded from this years All Star nominations. This man has given us GAA followers so much over the years and it has all been thrown back in his face. I hope that they do the right thing and include him.

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comment by billymcvilla
posted 12 Hours Ago

Gormley, McCloy and Bradley should get one. I think Monaghan will get one for their great year, Freeman or Dessie Mone probably the most likely

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comment by neverkicktaball
posted 12 Hours Ago

If the O'Se's, the Brogan's and the Freeman's all get a nomination then why not Peter and Pascal Canavan. It's a disgrace that both of them have been left out 

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comment by Ciarrai_Mike
posted 11 Hours Ago

Who is this Peter Canavan fellow, Did he play for Armagh or Derry at some stage?

Anyway I want to nominate him for another All Star whoever he is, he might catch up with the great Pat Spillane yet!!

How in the name of Jerome Quinn and his holy donkey did Ulster teams get 11 Nominations and not even a minimum of an All Ireland semi final appearance from any of the Ulster 9 in the last 2 championships. I suppose it a bit of a consolation for the highly competitive Ulster championship, or as some call it "The Championship".

Sam says hi from his Kingdom to all his friends in Ulster.

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comment by osoneill
posted 11 Hours Ago

Ciarrai_Mike appears to have some form of early dementia if he cannot recall that heavenly fellow who waltzed through the Kerry defence to nail a three-pointer in the All-Ireland Final of 2005, to maintain Tyrone's now 21 year unbeaten record against the kingdom.

I'm positive the All-Star nominators will consider a rethink when they realise what they've done. It's akin to Blasphemy.

As for Jerome, shame on you. Who is this Sean Kavanagh you write of?

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comment by Bellaghyabu
posted 11 Hours Ago

Did Sean Cavanagh play midfield this year - never saw him in that part of the field ! Fearghal Doherty has to get one - oufielded the whole of Dublin.

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comment by Bellaghyabu
posted 11 Hours Ago

Paddy Bradley has to get an award - part of the Derry team that held Tyrone scoreless last year, part of the Derry team that beat Armagh this year, part of the Derry team that'll beat Kerry next year. Easily the best forward in Glenullin.

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comment by Derry_Gael
posted 45 Minutes Ago

Would love to see big doc getting a all star has been brilliant for Derry this year. Saying that all three Derry players deserve the award.

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comment by Uctoshocked
posted 34 Minutes Ago

Surely the boy Cúchulainn deserves a nod this year. Admittedly he's best known for his prowess with the stick, but some of his performances with the bigger ball have been top class. Unlikely to go down well with the animal cruelty set, but you can't please all the people all the time.

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Great post Uctoshocked.

[Ireland's Best rushed to hospital]

Ireland's Best rushed to hospital

Ireland prop Simon Best has been admitted to hospital after falling ill and complaining of a loss of feeling down his right side.

Best, 29, was immediately transferred to hospital in Bordeaux where tests are being carried out.

The Ulster front row has been named on the bench for Sunday's World Cup crucial clash with Argentina in Paris.

"He was walking around town in Bordeaux when he felt the loss of feeling down his right side," said a statement.

"Team doctor Gary O'Driscoll is with him in hospital but we probably won't have any update on his condition until tomorrow (Thursday) morning."

Best, whose brother Rory was the first-choice hooker at the start of the World Cup before fracturing and dislocating his thumb against Georgia, has made 23 appearances for Ireland.

He has come on as a substitute in all three games so far during the World Cup.

Ireland must beat Argentina by more than seven points and score four or more tries to reach the quarter-finals, probably as runners-up to France in Pool D.

I know. Complete numbskulls the lot of them:

comment by neverkicktaball

posted 9 Minutes Ago

If the O'Se's, the Brogan's and the Freeman's all get a nomination then why not Peter and Pascal Canavan. It's a disgrace that both of them have been left out 

FFS lads I think I'll be complaining about Seamus Moynihan not getting a nomination this year


From the bbc comment line:

comment by osoneill
posted 2 Hours Ago

I can't believe Peter Canavan didn't get a nomination. What does he have to do? Having won 2 All-Irelands, played in 3 finals, lifted countless All-Stars, the least they could do is nominate him for an All-Star. Albeit he just played CHB for his club's reserves this year, we simply shouldn't ignore his potential. Let's hope he proves them wrong next year and in the years to come.

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comment by sirhardstation
posted 1 Hour Ago

It is an absolute disgrace that Peter Canavan has been excluded from this years All Star nominations. This man has given us GAA followers so much over the years and it has all been thrown back in his face. I hope that they do the right thing and include him.

Jayz I'm finding this very amusing.

C'mon lads, this is a rallying call. 2 years ago this board managed to get PTG an All-Star. We can do it again:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A27313427

Stevie also tests the drinking water around Lisburn and cuts the hedges around Donaghadee.

Gormley down in the full back category....

Turk, anyone in my squad you'd consider nabbing for that QB?