The Manchester Derby - City vs United Match Thread

ntlbell

Xavi6 wrote: »

Did you even read the post? I said 4 goals in 3 games is the form of a top class midfielder. I never siad he was the best at anything or ranked in the top 10 of anything.

I said his FORM is world class. Could just be a purple spell and hence him needing to keep it up til May.

Jeez you really will try to sht stir anything.

his form of 3 games one against umm, hull? world beaters...Arsenal - ok and emm....some other world class outfit...

world class my jaxy.

Xavi6

The other 'outfit' got to the last 16 of the Champions League last season. Yeah, bunch of shite hawks :rolleyes:

Well let's broaden it then to 21 appearances and 8 goals from a central midfield position. Still not world class FORM?

ntlbell

Xavi6 wrote: »

The other 'outfit' got to the last 16 of the Champions League last season. Yeah, bunch of shite hawks :rolleyes:

Well let's broaden it then to 21 appearances and 8 goals from a central midfield position. Still not world class FORM?

It's not bad, but he's as far away from europe's top midfield player as I am.

it's funny, when ronaldo scores 8 goals against teams in the champions league group stages, knockoutthey're mickey mouse teams doesn't do it in the big games

when ireland scores against someone in the mickey mouse cup it's added as world class potential....

what's the weather like down there...

Xavi6

I never said anything about Ronaldo.

Mid 20s, sunny. Headin out to the races in a half hour or so for 'work'

ntlbell

Xavi6 wrote: »

I never said anything about Ronaldo.

Mid 20s, sunny. Headin out to the races in a half hour or so for 'work'

bastard :mad:

ROCKMAN

Xavi6 wrote: »

4 goals in his last 3 games is good form so on that basis he's up there at this moment.

I agree people are getting carried away though. He needs to keep it up til May.

ntlbell wrote: »

his form of 3 games one against umm, hull? world beaters...Arsenal - ok and emm....some other world class outfit...

world class my jaxy.

In fairness ntbell it's more goals than our entire midfield:( in the last 3 games.

Having said that we owe them . so going for 0-2 Fletcher and Vidic:eek::eek:

Xavi6

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/nov/29/manchester-city-premier-league

......Robinho looks you in the eye and tells you he isn't bothered because, quite frankly, this is the happiest he has ever been as a professional footballer.

"What people have to realise is that I want to be here for many, many years to come," he says matter-of-factly. It is the kind of statement that could be accompanied by a fist on the table. Instead, Robinho is smiling, showing off those perfect teeth, as he has done so many times since his £32.5m signing from Real Madrid. "Some people seem to think I'm here only for the money but that's not true at all. If I only wanted money, I would have gone somewhere else. I had offers from Saudi Arabia and Japan and I could have earned much more over there."

He says all the right things, whether true or not. Hopefully he shows up tomorrow.

Boggles

Xavi6 wrote: »

He says all the right things, whether true or not. Hopefully he shows up tomorrow.

2 Words.

O'Shea - Pocket

BlueBandit

Boggles wrote: »

2 Words.

O'Shea - Pocket

Ah youve gone a jinxed it now. Just give him a good kick in the first 5 minutes and that will hopefully shut him up a bit

kryogen

only1stevo wrote: »

Never heard so much drivel to be honest,
This is a discussion thread, enabling us to discuss different points of view on who should mark who, on who should play where etc. Your saying back when Henry was at his Prime we never attempted to nullify his threat or lampard,drogba,fabregas,adebayor??
You are obviously a very emotional man if this "saddens you".

So the opposition doesnt change its personnel to nullify ronaldo,rooney,tevez,evra etc etc anymore???????
Oh and im pretty sure the most talked about topic in the United Thread this year has been about the strike force and not the "nullifying" force.

Any1 got a box of tissues for Kyrogen? He's Very sad

oh dear

gettin excited now! im in Poland at the mo and its ridiculously hard to find a pub that shows the English games! nobody seems to have Sky!

and stevo

NaiveMelodies

kryogen wrote: »

oh dear

gettin excited now! im in Poland at the mo and its ridiculously hard to find a pub that shows the English games! nobody seems to have Sky!

and stevo

Great response, the very fact that you are in Poland and find time to post on boards suggests something unfortunate about your sexuality.

kryogen

only1stevo wrote: »

Great response, the very fact that you are in Poland and find time to post on boards suggests something unfortunate about your sexuality.

LOL better again! aww your banned so you cant read this

were you suggesting it would be unfortunate to be gay?

i always make time to post on boards cant be ridin poles 24/7 like haha

Xavi6

kryogen wrote: »

LOL better again! aww your banned so you cant read this

were you suggesting it would be unfortunate to be gay?

i always make time to post on boards cant be ridin poles 24/7 like haha

Must not make gay joke.... :pac:

kryogen

Xavi6 wrote: »

Must not make gay joke.... :pac:

i will say one thing for this place, i may be paralysed today with the mother and father of all hangovers but hell it was worth it!

the women in poland are for the most part ****ing amazing, and of course they love the oul irish charm haha

right, i feel i should post on topic rather then gloat 100%

anyone know if Berb has been confirmed fit for the game yet?

Xavi6

If this Showboat special doesn't get you in the mood....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-4HAuTLOxA

ROCKMAN

Xavi6 wrote: »

If this Showboat special doesn't get you in the mood....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-4HAuTLOxA

Nice one.


Whats your plans for the game , middle of the night job for you ?, online or would it be aired on TV , Not many city fans around you or that part of the world I would imagine .

Xavi6

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Nice one.


Whats your plans for the game , middle of the night job for you ?, online or would it be aired on TV , Not many city fans around you or that part of the world I would imagine .

Au contrare! In about an hour I'm heading up to the official Manchester City supporters bar in Perth which is 5 minutes from my apartment. For the last derby there were about 100 City fans and 3 United. Crackin atmosphere. Kick off's 10.30pm which isn't too bad.

RasTa

Working till 8.30. I have duel monitors set up and shall get about 30% of what I had planned to do today.

eZe^

Ronaldo's legs look like he is having a seizure when he is doing his stepover thing, he looks a little retarded in some of those clips tbh, especially at the very start. I love the bit with both Robinho and Ronaldo faking the pass to their LB at around the 2 minute mark.


Good Robinho video here;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ9DpH_4nI0

ROCKMAN

Xavi6 wrote: »

Au contrare! In about an hour I'm heading up to the official Manchester City supporters bar in Perth which is 5 minutes from my apartment. For the last derby there were about 100 City fans and 3 United. Crackin atmosphere. Kick off's 10.30pm which isn't too bad.

Was not a dig, Am surprised by the numbers. Are they many Aussies . Or would it be Irish/English blow-ins ?

10.30 not bad , Leaves you time to drowned your sorrows

Xavi6

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Was not a dig, Am surprised by the numbers. Are they many Aussies . Or would it be Irish/English blow-ins ?

10.30 not bad , Leaves you time to drowned your sorrows

Oh I know it wasn't. I didn't realise there were that many of us either until I was told about the place. It's probably 90% English up there with the odd extra thrown in.

I don't think I can face losing, purely because we're actually being given a chance before the game for probably the first time in 20 years!

ntlbell

Xavi6 wrote: »

Oh I know it wasn't. I didn't realise there were that many of us either until I was told about the place. It's probably 90% English up there with the odd extra thrown in.

I don't think I can face losing, purely because we're actually being given a chance before the game for probably the first time in 20 years!

what time is it there now chavvy? 10.30?
never mind just read previous post

ROCKMAN

Xavi6 wrote: »

Oh I know it wasn't. I didn't realise there were that many of us either until I was told about the place. It's probably 90% English up there with the odd extra thrown in.

I don't think I can face losing, purely because we're actually being given a chance before the game for probably the first time in 20 years!

Losing :eek: Christ ! My dog only stopped limping a few weeks ago after last season results.:D

Xavi6

Ha ha

A source we have on the inside (basically a mate of Micah Richards) has suggested that Zabaleta has been training at left back and may play there today.

Dave!

Xavi6 wrote: »

I don't think I can face losing, purely because we're actually being given a chance before the game for probably the first time in 20 years!

Yeah a 10/3 chance with PP if you fancy it Might send you spiralling into depression though if when you lose the match AND your bet... Stick with modest sums :pac:

Xavi6

Right I'm off to the boozer. Nervous as fuck!

C'MON CITEH!!!!

Raskolnikov

Any teams yet?

Charlie

This place is gonna be highly amusing today.



Edit: Ah balls, I see Xavi won't be around.

Xavi6

I'll be keepin an eye via my phone don't worry!

Charlie

Xavi6 wrote: »

I'll be keepin an eye via my phone don't worry!

So just so I understand this correctly, you'll be down getting locked in the boozer, and posting via Boards M. Excellent, popcorn .gif back on

Frisbee

Xavi6 wrote: »

I'll be keepin an eye via my phone don't worry!

That's dedication LAdies and Gents.
We could all do with taking a leaf out of this man's book!

ROCKMAN

Utd Team


VDS

RAFAEL
RIO
VIDIC
EVRA

RONALDO
CARRICK
FLETCHER
PARK

ROONEY
BERBS

BENCH ... FOSTER , ANDERSON , GIGGS , NANI , O SHEA , EVANS , TEVEZ

eZe^

This should actually be a cracker!

Frisbee

eZe^ wrote: »

This should actually be a cracker!

Agreed.
I'm seeing a 4-3 kind of scoreline...

Xavi6

Rafael? Lovely

Charlie

Xavi6 wrote: »

Rafael? Lovely

Bookmarked for future merking.

Unearthly

Xavi6 wrote: »

Rafael? Lovely

Oh how I'd love for this to come back and bite you in the arse:pac:

Xavi6

I doubt very many United fans are confident about him facing Robby tbh

Chong

Decent, so happy Rafa is playing , far better than any O'Shea or Neviller.

COME ON UNITED

Chong

Xavi6 wrote: »

I doubt very many United fans are confident about him facing Robby tbh

I am more than happy with Rafa playing.

Unearthly

Xavi6 wrote: »

I doubt very many United fans are confident about him facing Robby tbh

I'm more confident that if it was Gary Neville tbh

Chong

Unearthly wrote: »

I'm more confident that if it was Gary Neville tbh

Yup Robinho would run Neville ragged.

ghouldaddy07

Cant wait for this. Very suprised ferguson is starting raf.

Mr. Presentable

Des wrote: »

He'll be the best player in the world in two or three years.

I hope not - I doubt I'd survive the nuclear holocaust it'd take.

Charlie

ghouldaddy07 wrote: »

Cant wait for this. Very suprised ferguson is starting raf.

Even after his performance at the Emirates?

ghouldaddy07

Dont get me wrong delighted RAF is getting the start I just thought ferguson would go more cautious and start JOS.

Chong

charlie mchugh wrote: »

Even after his performance at the Emirates?

Excellent little player, today is centre stage for him to shine.

LuckyLloyd

eZe^ wrote: »

This should actually be a cracker!

You just jinxed it. :D

A premiership encounter with a lot of pre match hype? Probably a scoreless draw then.

Nalz

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

You just jinxed it. :D

A premiership encounter with a lot of pre match hype? Probably a scoreless draw then.

No hope of this being 0-0. United will teach these boyos a lesson

Dave!

Very good team there! I'm just afraid that Rafa might give away some free kicks / a penalty if Robinho does his tricks. Johno would just let him pass, like a gentleman Great opportunity for Rafa to make an impact today.

Very happy with that team though.