Posted August 26, 2013 You still had the tortilla though right? RIGHT?! "Of course!" Pretty nervous about tonight's game. Can see either us winning a very close game or being torn apart by their midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2013 Looking forward to MNF tonight. Just hoping for a cracker really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2013 Just as I thought, a rather dull 0-0 draw. Why is this fixture hyped so much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2013 Mourinho taking a leaf out of the AC Elites school of football there. Only he could manage to play defensive football in a team which had Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard, Lampard, Ramires and De Bruyne on the pitch, with Torres, Lukaku and Mata on the bench. Killed the game. As for us: Kagawa must have covered the changing rooms in baked beans or slept with the Chief Exec's wife and/or daughter. That's the only reason I can think of why he's not getting game time. Rooney was brilliant tonight, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2013 Quite enjoyed Shearer struggling to work his new ipad gizmo whilst trying to talk through his tactical analysis. Don't think he's quite got the hang of it yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 Just as I thought, a rather dull 0-0 draw. Why is this fixture hyped so much? Two words; Sky Sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 Am I right in saying that MOTD is on iPlayer this season but wasn't last season? Just saw a link to it in BBC's Live Sportsday text. Obviously cna't watch right now as I'm at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 Am I right in saying that MOTD is on iPlayer this season but wasn't last season? Just saw a link to it in BBC's Live Sportsday text. Obviously cna't watch right now as I'm at work. I'm sure it was in iPlayer last year, but I can't be certain. I'll be watching the Arsenal match tonight, seeing as it's on ITV. Andy Townsend will probably be on though...eurgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 A note on the match from last night. The commentators were dying to praise Rooney every time he touched the ball. He was one of the better players last night but in the context of how awful that match was, it's hardly a scintillating endorsement. He tracked back well, hit a couple of long rangers and passed efficiently. Listening to Tyler last night, he'd banged in at least a hat-trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 A note on the match from last night. The commentators were dying to praise Rooney every time he touched the ball. He was one of the better players last night but in the context of how awful that match was, it's hardly a scintillating endorsement. He tracked back well, hit a couple of long rangers and passed efficiently. Listening to Tyler last night, he'd banged in at least a hat-trick. It does get ridiculous. In this instance, he was the best player on the pitch, but he has still had plenty of better games and performances. Sometimes I wish they/the English media would just stop over-rating him. I wonder if the Italians and the Spanish do it for their players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 Gotta get the early goal, then Arsenal can control the match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 Am I right in saying that MOTD is on iPlayer this season but wasn't last season? Just saw a link to it in BBC's Live Sportsday text. Obviously cna't watch right now as I'm at work. Correct. I think maybe motd 2 was, and even then it was a few days after. Nice to have the Saturday show on there at last, as someone who works weekends sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2013 First half was ridiculously comfortable, but we got so complacent in the 2nd half, it was terrible. Sterling and Sturridge were really impressive, and Henderson was fantastic when he came on. I wonder when people will start giving him the credit he deserves. Class goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 First half was ridiculously comfortable, but we got so complacent in the 2nd half, it was terrible. Agreed. I think we've been like this in all the games so far this season. Johnson had a mare on that right side last night. Credit to Notts County though. They took their chances when they appeared. My main concern now is just how much that took out of us going into the Sunday match with Man U. The lads had to play longer than they had hoped and we picked up injuries left, right and centre. Sunderland had a hell of a comeback as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Johnson played on the left explaining why he had a mare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 He's been below par since towards the end of last season, he needs to regain some form, as he's a really good player when on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 First half was ridiculously comfortable, but we got so complacent in the 2nd half, it was terrible. Sterling and Sturridge were really impressive, and Henderson was fantastic when he came on. I wonder when people will start giving him the credit he deserves. This is not how I'd respond to Notts County taking my team to extra time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Bristol City saw off Crystal Palace, this means they are in the 3rd round of the League Cup for the first time in 10 years. Would be nice to get on a decent cup run. Ticket arrived for the Bristol Derby on Wednesday night. Can't wait! Happy to see that Liverpool got forced into a longer mid week match, hopefully they'll be knackered and gift United 3 points this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Johnson played on the left explaining why he had a mare. Whoops. I meant to put left. Early morning posting and all that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 So, Bale doesn't turn up to training. Even Suarez turns up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 They should definitely be fining him for that if he was meant to be there. Celtic play their second leg tonight, 2-0 down from the first. I reckon they'll be able to do it if they can get a goal in the first 30 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Im actually bored of the Bale situation. I hope the arrogant shit fucks off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 So Suárez is likely to return to action at Old Trafford. He will be right up for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Celtic qualify for the group stages of the Champions League with a 3-2 aggregate victory. If we draw Madrid, Bayern or Barcelona I'd be very tempted to get the 3 match package. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
