Man Utd Thread:

[charlie stubbs]

Anderson isn't average??
i know, he's completely shite in my honest opinion

Yeah defo, sure he only has 2 premier leagues, a Champions League winners and runners up medal, a league cup medal and a FIFA World Club Cup medal to show for his first two seasons in England.  That and the fact that he's still 21.

Completely shite indeed.

Stephane G'uivarch (sp) of newcastle fame...

[Eastern_Pride]

I reckon this years league will be won with one of the lowest point totals ever.  I would expect Chelsea to take it but with the African Cup of nations next year I could see them struggling for a month or so.

In January when the African Cup of nations is on, Chelsea play Hull (a), Sunderland (h), Birmingham (h) and Burnley (a). Can't see them missing the African players too much.

Ah ok hadnt realised it was only those 4 games, I thought it was nearer 7 or 8 when the 10 day rule was enforced which I had read it would be for this tournament but maybe not

I have to say, that is truly perfect for Chelsea.....it just might be their year!

[Hound]

I reckon this years league will be won with one of the lowest point totals ever.  I would expect Chelsea to take it but with the African Cup of nations next year I could see them struggling for a month or so.

In January when the African Cup of nations is on, Chelsea play Hull (a), Sunderland (h), Birmingham (h) and Burnley (a). Can't see them missing the African players too much.

Ah ok hadnt realised it was only those 4 games, I thought it was nearer 7 or 8 when the 10 day rule was enforced which I had read it would be for this tournament but maybe not

I have to say, that is truly perfect for Chelsea.....it just might be their year!

Chelsea are certainly my tip this season. Missed Essien and Drogba for big chunks last year, and they are huge players for them. United are definitely worse than last year, but I'm sure they'll buy again before the window closes. Still hard to predict how Liverpool, Arsenal, City and Spurs will go. City and Spurs both look like they have great potential, I thought the Arse would struggle to get 4th this year but they've made a super start. I think Liverpool are stronger than United in most departments, but are dodgy at the back - still might have enough to pip Utd for 2nd. Of course any injuries to important players will be crucial and could change everything.

[Eastern_Pride]

I reckon this years league will be won with one of the lowest point totals ever.  I would expect Chelsea to take it but with the African Cup of nations next year I could see them struggling for a month or so.

In January when the African Cup of nations is on, Chelsea play Hull (a), Sunderland (h), Birmingham (h) and Burnley (a). Can't see them missing the African players too much.

Ah ok hadnt realised it was only those 4 games, I thought it was nearer 7 or 8 when the 10 day rule was enforced which I had read it would be for this tournament but maybe not

I have to say, that is truly perfect for Chelsea.....it just might be their year!

Chelsea are certainly my tip this season. Missed Essien and Drogba for big chunks last year, and they are huge players for them. United are definitely worse than last year, but I'm sure they'll buy again before the window closes. Still hard to predict how Liverpool, Arsenal, City and Spurs will go. City and Spurs both look like they have great potential, I thought the Arse would struggle to get 4th this year but they've made a super start. I think Liverpool are stronger than United in most departments, but are dodgy at the back - still might have enough to pip Utd for 2nd. Of course any injuries to important players will be crucial and could change everything.

Arsenal were impressive but, strange at it mat seem, I still don't rate them. It was more of a case of Everton being unprepared than Arsenal being a world force. They will get 4th place easily, and will be a good battle for 3rd with Liverpool, but its between Chelsea and United for me with the highest points total(!)
Agree with you on everything else, well said.

[nifan]

"It's 20 years down the line and I don't believe it possible someone printing football shirts wouldn't know what the message meant.

That's complete nonsense.

True - it could easily have been some kid who wasnt even born when it happened, an immigrant worker who had never heard of the disaster etc.

The w**ker in this is the guy who paid to get such a thing printed - the motivation of the worker in the company is unknown.

[RedandGreenSniper]

Michael Owen off the mark. Four nil United. Rooney (2) and Berbatov. Three very good finishes.

[milltown row]

had Rooney score first utd to win two nill 

better performance but a poor wigan team

[stiffler]

nani freekick 5-0

[EC Unique]

Fantastic reply to the freak result on Wednesday with all 3 of our strikers scoring. Rooney has the season of to a great start. Lets hope this gives the team much needed confidence going into the Arsenal game.

[mountainboii]

Wayne Rooney averaging a goal a game so far, that wouldn't be too far off Ronaldo standard 

[Norf Tyrone]

Wayne Rooney averaging a goal a game so far, that wouldn't be too far off Ronaldo standard 

So if Rooney's goals are replacing Ronaldos, who is replacing Rooneys? 

[mountainboii]

Wayne Rooney averaging a goal a game so far, that wouldn't be too far off Ronaldo standard 

So if Rooney's goals are replacing Ronaldos, who is replacing Rooneys? 

Michael Owen 

[Norf Tyrone]

Wayne Rooney averaging a goal a game so far, that wouldn't be too far off Ronaldo standard 

So if Rooney's goals are replacing Ronaldos, who is replacing Rooneys? 

Michael Owen 

Ok. So Rooney's goals replace Ronaldo's, and Owen's goals replace Rooneys, how will United do when refs actually apply the laws of the game and give mssrs Rooney, Vidic etc the red cards they are currently escaping? 

[magpie seanie]

Just as rumours of United's demise were overstated midweek, I'm sure there will be an over reaction to this win today. Problems still remain but I think its fair to say United will not be far away when the league trophy is handed out, all things being equal. Very tough game next week but Vidic back this week was a major plus. Evra needs to be told where to direct his headers - was at the same shit once or twice today as cost United at Burnley. We got a small insight into Fergies brilliance as a manager today. Immediately te 3rd goal hit the net his first thought was "get Owen on - an ideal time for him to score". And so it happened and experienced and all as Owen is, you could see the relief on his face. The Owen deal was a no brainer even though United do need one more big player.

This Ronaldo argument is a bit funny but here's my take. Ronaldo "only" got 18 or 19 league goals last season his number of assists were not astronomical and his workrate (especially defensively) was crap. He is now gone so how will United make up for this? Rooney should get a couple more, already has 3. Owen will get close to what Rooney got last year. Berbatov will score around the same again and eveything else in the goals department should be similar. In terms of assists I think Valencia will get a pile. He has two already from 2 starts. He will make up for Ronaldo in this department PLUS he works back. So you can argue statistically that United will make up for his absence alright. However, what will perhaps be the biggestproblem is the effect Ronaldo had on opposition defences. He invariably tied up two or more players due to his threat. Valencia is very quick but not the same threat. The defence will need to be as mean as last year and if that'sthe case then maybe the unprecendented 4 in a row is on.

[Minder]

The oracle has spoken