Tottenham v Man Utd

Headshot · 12-12-2008 11:34pm #1

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13th Dec 2008 KO 17:30 live on setanta

Man utd news

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is struggling to be fit for the return to his old club Spurs as he battles to overcome an Achilles injury.

Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra are suspended, but Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return after a hip injury.

Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand are also doubtful starters.

"I don't know if Carrick is going to be fit, I don't know if Berbatov is going to be fit," said Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

"Rio Ferdinand picked up a back spasm again, so that is a concern for us too. With the squad we've got I hope we can cope but I'd rather not have [the problems]."

possible line up

VDS

Raf--Evans--Vidic-O'Shea
Ronaldo-Fletcher-Anderson-Park

Tevez

Berba

id say berba will be fit

Im_No_Superman · 13-12-2008 12:10am

In the interview I saw with Fergie on Sky he said Carrick had the best chance of overcoming his injury compared to Berba or Rio.

My guess at the team would be:

VDS

Raf--Evans--Vidic-O'Shea
Ronaldo-Fletcher-Carrick-Park

Tevez

Berba

Huge game for United, must win really, im going to go with a 3-1 win.

Headshot · 13-12-2008 12:28am

Im_No_Superman wrote: »

In the interview I saw with Fergie on Sky he said Carrick had the best chance of overcoming his injury .

thats great news

he has really grown on me

i never rated him much but the midfield cant function without him

he has come along leaps and bounds

if Berba's not fit, it will be

Giggs

Tevez

would like to see welback instead of Giggs anyday

Im_No_Superman · 13-12-2008 12:34am

{(-_-)}HeadShoT** wrote: »

thats great news

he has really grown on me

i never rated him much but the midfield cant function without him

he has come along leaps and bounds

if Berba's not fit, it will be
Giggs
Tevez

would like to see welback instead of Giggs anyday

Hate seeing Giggs play up front but it is a move Fergie likes deploying now and again although in that same interview on sky sports (its on the website btw) he mentioned playing Ronaldo up the middle too. Personaly if Berba wasnt fit id play Anderson in a playmaker role behind Tevez and try get him on the ball as much as possible. He has been really hitting some form the last few weeks epecially with his passing and assists.

Dave! · 13-12-2008 1:34am

I'm a bit apprehensive about this. 2-1 I think.

lordgoat · 13-12-2008 3:42pm

I don't think ronaldo will play in front of Raf. If raf plays i think park will be right side. As for the injuries i have no idea what will happen. This is a huge game and a must win, i can't see Chelsea, Villa, Liverpool or arsenal dropping points.

jaykay74 · 13-12-2008 3:44pm

lordgoat wrote: »

I don't think ronaldo will play in front of Raf. If raf plays i think park will be right side. As for the injuries i have no idea what will happen. This is a huge game and a must win, i can't see Chelsea, Villa, Liverpool or arsenal dropping points.

except arsenal obviously

......... finished 1-1

Im_No_Superman · 13-12-2008 3:45pm

lordgoat wrote: »

I don't think ronaldo will play in front of Raf. If raf plays i think park will be right side. As for the injuries i have no idea what will happen. This is a huge game and a must win, i can't see Chelsea, Villa, Liverpool or arsenal dropping points.

One down, three to go.

delija_sever029 · 13-12-2008 3:49pm

Come on United!!! I feel its gonna be very tough to win this,i wouldnt mind if Tevez score in 90th...

Nalz · 13-12-2008 4:02pm

Draw tbh

Running Bing · 13-12-2008 4:10pm

Likely Spurs team:

Gomes

Corluka

King

Woodgate---Assou-Ekotto

Lennon

Huddlestone--Jenas

Bentley

Bent

Pavlyuchenko

Modric likely to start on the bench but if not I would expect to see him in for Pav. Would personally prefer to see Bale start over Ekotto but probably wont happen.

String enough team tbh but its always a struggle against teams competeing for the title.

Smegball · 13-12-2008 4:14pm

This will test our title credentials fo sho! I can see a 1-1 draw if im being honest, this is going to be very tough without Rooney and Evra, possibly without Ferdinand aswell.
Need Berbatov and Tevez to step up to the plate and deliver big time.

herbieflowers · 13-12-2008 4:20pm

Yeah, I think if Utd draw today - irrespective of results elsewhere - it'll be another blow to the title bid. Especially seeing as they're off to the WCC, and don't play next till Boxing Day. They need to just be in touching distance.

That said, Spurs have looked so much better under Harry, and WHL isn't the easiest place to go and get a result. Hopefully Utd'll show why they're champions. I'd expect an entertaining match anyway, another 5-3!

Smegball · 13-12-2008 4:22pm

Yep, we need the win today, otherwise by the time we come back from Japan we will have a insurmountable difference to make up again irrespective of games in hand IMO.

ghouldaddy07 · 13-12-2008 4:52pm

A result is vital, but i think we can do it unless we play gigs and tevez up front.

ROCKMAN · 13-12-2008 5:37pm

UTD TEAM

VDS

RAFAEL
RIO
VIDIC
O SHEA

RONALDO
CARRICK
FLETCHER
PARK

TEVEZ
BERBS

Headshot · 13-12-2008 5:42pm

ROCKMAN wrote: »

UTD TEAM

VDS

RAFAEL
RIO
VIDIC
O SHEA

RONALDO
CARRICK
FLETCHER
PARK

TEVEZ
BERBS

Rockman your nearly always first out with the team

how do you do it

ROCKMAN · 13-12-2008 5:46pm

{(-_-)}HeadShoT** wrote: »

Rockman your nearly always first out with the team

how do you do it

Have very imtimate photos of a certain utd player (could be a clue in my location );)

Headshot · 13-12-2008 5:47pm

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Have very imtimate photos of a certain utd player (could be a clue in my location );)

:D

VDS

RAFAEL
RIO
VIDIC
O SHEA

RONALDO
CARRICK
FLETCHER
PARK

TEVEZ
BERBS

great team there, should win

big relief that berba is playing

ROCKMAN · 13-12-2008 5:47pm

utd bench

Kuszczak , Neville , Anderson ,Giggs ,Nani , Scholes , Evans

Im_No_Superman · 13-12-2008 5:49pm

ROCKMAN wrote: »

Have very imtimate photos of a certain utd player (could be a clue in my location );)

Lol.

Strong lineup, good to see Rio, Carrick and Berba all make it.

herbieflowers · 13-12-2008 6:02pm

Guys, the match is on Setanta Ireland. Thanks Archimedes

Kold · 13-12-2008 6:02pm

Spurs to win 2-1 as long as we're not robbed yet again.

ROCKMAN · 13-12-2008 6:15pm

Kold wrote: »

Spurs to win 2-1 as long as we're not robbed yet again.

KEANE €20M
BERBS €30+M

Who robbing who ?:D

Mitch Connor · 13-12-2008 6:26pm

any good streams for the game, preferably with English commentary?

OPENROAD · 13-12-2008 6:26pm

Spurs team?

ROCKMAN · 13-12-2008 6:28pm

Just had a little bet on Carrick 16/1 and Berbs 5/1 first goal. Old players returning and all that.

An Citeog · 13-12-2008 6:29pm

Mitch Connor wrote: »

any good streams for the game, preferably with English commentary?

TVU player channel 21501.

Edit: Actually, it's not that good.

Ronan|Raven · 13-12-2008 6:30pm

0-3 to United with Berbatov to get two

An Citeog · 13-12-2008 6:30pm

OPENROAD wrote: »

Spurs team?

Gomes

Corluka
Dawson
Woodgate
Assou-Ekotto

Lennon
Zokora
Zenas
Bentley

Modric
Pavlyuchenko

Running Bing · 13-12-2008 6:30pm

OPENROAD wrote: »

Spurs team?

Who?

OPENROAD · 13-12-2008 6:32pm

Bet on spurs at7/2 think might be a shock in this match.

mormank · 13-12-2008 6:39pm

anybody got a link to a stream for this please..preferably one i dont have to download anything to watch...come on guys, the liverpool lads always come through with one?? whos better??:pac:

Xavi6 · 13-12-2008 6:46pm

Woodgate injured! :eek: Who'd have thunk it?!

adox · 13-12-2008 6:51pm

mormank wrote: »

anybody got a link to a stream for this please..preferably one i dont have to download anything to watch...come on guys, the liverpool lads always come through with one?? whos better??:pac:

http://the-success.blogspot.com/2008/11/success-channel-1.html

Thats the only one I can find working at the moment.

herbieflowers · 13-12-2008 6:54pm

state of Fergie

Xavi6 · 13-12-2008 6:55pm

TVU Player's stream is class.

mormank · 13-12-2008 7:01pm

I GuanYin wrote: »

TVU Player's stream is class.

im sure it is but i dont know how to access this tvu player that ive heard so much about

PHB · 13-12-2008 7:01pm

United aren't passing well

Xavi6 · 13-12-2008 7:03pm

mormank wrote: »

im sure it is but i dont know how to access this tvu player that ive heard so much about

http://pages.tvunetworks.com/downloads/player.html

Download that software to your desktop and open it.

adox · 13-12-2008 7:05pm

I GuanYin wrote: »

http://pages.tvunetworks.com/downloads/player.html

Download that software to your desktop and open it.

PC only?

Xavi6 · 13-12-2008 7:06pm

Should work on Mac as well.

Just google 'tvu player' and 'download' for alternatives.

Xavi6 · 13-12-2008 7:15pm

Ouch

Davei141 · 13-12-2008 7:15pm

Pav is a tool nothing wrong with him, because he gets in the way of a possible goal he does the whole "keeper ****s up feigns injury" type of bollocks.

Mitch Connor · 13-12-2008 7:16pm

I hate berbatov.

Jazzy · 13-12-2008 7:17pm

yeah, footballs moving at 80mph dont hurt

ziggy · 13-12-2008 7:18pm

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Xavi6 · 13-12-2008 7:19pm

Some super balls in from O'Shea

kryogen · 13-12-2008 7:20pm

weirdly im becomming more fond of Berba as more united fans who were calling for him to be bought are turning on him, in the real world as well as here obv, he is what he is!!

what did you think you were getting like? he is not a work horse but he is a special player, was never the right choice for us but sure he is here so why not support him, he will contribute to any success we have this season

herbieflowers · 13-12-2008 7:20pm

oof Rio

Daysha · 13-12-2008 7:20pm

I GuanYin wrote: »

Some super balls in from O'Shea

I presume thats sarcasm yeah?

I can't watch the game so I'm relying on you guys

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