Match Thread: Man Utd V Hull [All Pre/During/After Match Discussion]

Aquos76

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Barclays Premier League
Old Trafford
Saturday 01st November 2008
KO - 15:00 GMT
Setanta Sport 1 (ROI only)

Manchester United will be without Wes Brown after he picked up an ankle injury, with Gary Neville set to return to the right-back slot.

Edwin van der Sar and Michael Carrick should also be handed starting berths.

Hull will make their first change in six matches as Ian Ashbee is suspended, with Bryan Hughes or Bernard Mendy set to deputise.

It will be intersting to see which two plays up front for United in this one. With Rooney rested midweek, I guess he is probably certain to start.

I am going for a 3-1 to United with Ronaldo and Rooney on the scoresheet

ITT-Pat

Hopin for a good win tomorrow, hopefull the strikers will be the players on the scoresheet.
My XI:

Dave!

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D800F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6621633

Boss can handle striker dilemma

Sir Alex Ferguson says he can handle the selection dilemma surrounding his strikers, but admits it is more difficult than the situation in 1999.

Back then, Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were all vying for a place in the starting XI. The battle today is between Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and Carlos Tevez. Rooney was the odd one out for Wednesday's win over West Ham, but more often than not it has been Tevez warming the bench.

Sir Alex says all three are fully understanding of United's rotation policy and he maintains he will do his best to keep everyone happy.

"It is much more delicate handling the striking situation now [compared to 1999]," he said.

"Ole was part of that northern European culture which was easier to manage, while Teddy, Dwight and Coley all had the British mentality where they knew they wouldn’t play every game. Yes, they weren’t happy, but there was never an issue; they understood.

"I sat down with Wayne the other day and explained that I needed to find out how Berbatov and Tevez played together, and he understood that. But I don't think he'd like to be left out for two or three games! Nevertheless, I don't think it's unmanageable."

Sir Alex hinted that he may once again plump for the Berbatov/Tevez combination for the visit of Hull on Saturday, and he hopes to see the duo build on their midweek outing.

"I wanted to see how the combination of Berbatov and Tevez was together. But Carlos was so wound up to do well himself that they became two different parts," admitted the boss. "I think they'll be far better on Saturday - if I pick them."

token56

Going for 3-0 with Ronaldo to score 2 again and Rooney if he plays.

Jazzy

oooohhhh fancy team thingy pat


oh, 2 - 0 utd btw. ronaldo to get at least 1

Boggles

Ronaldo hopefully to get 5 goals and 6 assists, get my FF back on track.

Don't know what to expect from Hull, they have put in some great performances this season, but they can complode.

United have been threatening to give someone a hammering, If the bad Hull turn up I think it could be today.

Going 5-1 United.

Guy:Incognito

Dont think anyonr will be looking anywhere but a handy Utd win for this one. I'm no different.

Dave!

Heh, the United site is gone nuts!

Aquos76

Fine here for me

Charlie

Dave! wrote: »

Heh, the United site is gone nuts!

Are you buying an Irish cock enlarger?

PHB

I'm not as sure about this match. If United don't score in the first 30 minutes, I think things could get dodgy. As such, hoping for an early goal to settle the nerves

Rooney and Tevez for me today I think.

Skud

the way we've been playing in the second half lately... hull are stronger in that half too - that's when they beat arsenal. Still think 3-1 though

ROCKMAN

UTD TEAM

VDS

NEVILLE
RIO
VIDIC
EVRA

RONALDO
CARRICK
ANDERSON
NANI

ROONEY
BERBS

ROCKMAN

BENCH

FOSTER ,GIGGS , PARK ,FLETCHER ,RAHAEL , TEVEZ , O SHEA

Caoimhín

Is the game on any of the irish radio services?

Even better one of them foreigner station linkeys you chaps put up?

Dave!

Poor Tevez... and Brown!

Good to see Ando start again, I thought he was brilliant in the last match. Also nice to see Carrick back

Hopefully Fletch, Tevez, and either Rafa or Park make an apppearance.

ROCKMAN

Caoimhín wrote: »

Is the game on any of the irish radio services?

Even better one of them foreigner station linkeys you chaps put up?

Its on Setanta Irl (think thats the non subscribtion one ) also think its the game been featured on BBC LIVE

Theresalwaysone

Any Ustream or links of that kind for this match?

Carrick to star today for me.

zAbbo

Hull upset, 2-1 !

(or a spanking)

PHB

At the same time, I think United are going to give some team a real thumping at some point soon.

Im_No_Superman

Fecking hell Brown must have taken a **** in one of Fergies books the lack of game time (and bench time) he is getting lately!

Im going to go 4-0 United, Rooney, Berba 2, Ronaldo.

Aquos76

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Its on Setanta Irl (think thats the non subscribtion one ) also think its the game been featured on BBC LIVE

Nope, it on Setanta 1

Aquos76

Caoimhín wrote: »

Is the game on any of the irish radio services?

Even better one of them foreigner station linkeys you chaps put up?

http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/294307

or this one, both have the Man United game

http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/335313

Aquos76

The first link I posted is only a fraction of a sec out compared to Setanta 1 on Sky digital

D.S.

Ronnie.., nice one..

PHB

That was a magical goal, magical! So ****ing quick from Ronnie.

Aquos76

Ronaldo 1-0 what a start

Chong

Fupping Cracking play MON UNITED.

Caoimhín

1-0 Ronaldo cracker.

Naldo!:D

Tom65

Feck. Here's me looking for a stream and they go and score. Good goal then?

Xavi6

Game over already. Might switch over to Chelski.

D.S.

Good tempo to the game so far..

PHB

I think Hull have been relatively good besides that goal Won't be over till we get another

Tom65

Surely Nani will have a field day against McShane?

Theresalwaysone

Any other links? Them two that were posted are dodgy for me for some reason.

Charlie

Hull seem to have a lot of room in United's middle?

D.S.

Nice skill by Berba, he really has all the neat touches..

Aquos76

Theresalwaysone wrote: »

Any other links? Them two that were posted are dodgy for me for some reason.

try this one
http://www.justin.tv/directsportstv2

Forget this one its about 4 mins behind

D.S.

Balls..

Aquos76

1-1 Hull equalise with a lovely headed goal

adox

Theresalwaysone wrote: »

Any other links? Them two that were posted are dodgy for me for some reason.

Click on the menu button n the link to shrink the picture. it will be very small but decent quality

Xavi6

Lawl

Sherifu

Gwan the Hull, deserved that. They've settled well into the game since the early goal.

mike65

Mike

PHB

Hull deserved that goal for their last 10 minutes. United need to step it up.

adox

Soft goal but really good header.

Charlie

Sh/t marking tbf.

Skud

utd are very vulnerable at set pieces

Xavi6

Some lovely football out of Long Ball McShane :rolleyes:

adox

Too many long balls from United at the moment..