Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Mgoraf · 23-01-2009 2:07pm #1

Redknapp has already said that he will field his weakest possible side because they have more important things to concentrate on now, so if that's the case then I think we should this one even with the injuries.

"The ones who are out are Rio Ferdinand, Anderson, Nani, Rafael, Patrice Evra, Wayne Rooney, Jonny Evans and Ji-sung Park [hamstring injury]."

Neville and Giggs are also slight doubts

I wouldn't mind seeing this:

Foster

Neville

JOS

Vidic

Fabio
Nani

Scholes

Carrick

Tosic

Tevez

Berbatov/Welbeck

Prediction: Man Utd 2-0 Spurs

Mitch Connor · 23-01-2009 2:43pm

Mgoraf wrote: »

Redknapp has already said that he will field his weakest possible side because they have more important things to concentrate on now, so if that's the case then I think we should this one even with the injuries.

"The ones who are out are Rio Ferdinand, Anderson, Nani, Rafael, Patrice Evra, Wayne Rooney, Jonny Evans and Ji-sung Park [hamstring injury]."

Neville and Giggs are also slight doubts

I wouldn't mind seeing this:
Foster
Neville
JOS
Vidic
Fabio
Nani
Scholes
Carrick
Tosic
Tevez
Berbatov/Welbeck

Prediction: Man Utd 2-0 Spurs

I'd almost consider dropping neville and playing Fletcher at right back. We have a much more important premiership game on Tuesday night and we'll need Neville fresh for that. Thankfully, we have almost a week off after that game so we can regroup then. I think the team for tomorrow will be picked based on who we need fit and rested for the West Brom game.

Kold · 23-01-2009 2:49pm

I don't even see this being a match. Doubt you'll see more than 3 of our first team. Getting some points is our most important priority by far.

zefer · 23-01-2009 2:54pm

I'll be very disappointed if both teams field really weak teams as I am going over to the game..Hopefully both managers will have a rethink about it

Mgoraf · 23-01-2009 3:06pm

Eckersley could feature in this on according to SAF.

shakespeare · 23-01-2009 3:08pm

UTD from...

Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Foster, Fletcher, Eckersley, Fabio, Chester, Neville, Vidic, O'Shea, Gibson, Possebon, Tosic, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Tevez, Berbatov, Welbeck, Macheda

so heres my best guess...

PIG

---Neville,Vidic,Oshea,Fabio

----Fletcher,Carrick,Scholes
Ronaldo

Tevez

Berba/Welbeck

maybe Gibson in for one of the middle 3...or 2 up top with fletcher/gibson out wide (where both have been in recent games)
but i think we have enough there to get a result.

redout · 23-01-2009 3:09pm

Kold wrote: »

I don't even see this being a match. Doubt you'll see more than 3 of our first team. Getting some points is our most important priority by far.

Its a cup game.

Mitch Connor · 23-01-2009 3:12pm

redout wrote: »

Its a cup game.

yeah - exactly why we won't see many players (according to the post) cause the 3 points on offer against West Brom on Tuesday and much more important

Kold · 23-01-2009 3:23pm

redout wrote: »

Its a cup game.

Exactly?

Smegball · 23-01-2009 5:16pm

What I would like to see;

VDS

Fletcher

Vidic

O Shea

Fabio

Ronaldo----Possebon---Scholes---Tosic

Tevez

Berbatov

Won't happen though, especially having Fabio,Tosic and Possebon would be a major risk, but why not, that team would still win I think.

KombuchaMshroom · 23-01-2009 10:48pm

would like to see:
vds
neville o'shea vidic fabio
ronaldo carrick fletcher tosic
berbatov tevez

but it will most likely be
vds
fletcher neville vidic o'shea
carrick scholes giggs ronaldo
tevez berbatov

honestly though i dont think it should matter too much what 11 starts, with gomes, king, dawson, woodgate, hutton and corluka all possibly out can't see anything other than a united win, but would love to see tosic and fabio starting.

newballsplease · 24-01-2009 4:12am

is the fa cup not takin seriously by man u any more? i think they will put out their strongest possible 11. west brom next week wont be to hard to get 3 points imo.

Spud83 · 24-01-2009 11:26am

newballsplease wrote: »

is the fa cup not takin seriously by man u any more? i think they will put out their strongest possible 11. west brom next week wont be to hard to get 3 points imo.

In fairness most of the changes we are talking about are forced upon us through injury. Some people just prefer to see youth (fabio) given a chance rather than playing someone out of position ie fletcher at right back.

Im sure united would like to win the FA cup but you have to weigh up everything. West brom game on tue, already in the cc final meaning we have to reschedule a league game on top of the game we are already behind, we have a had a trip to japan mid season, and we already have a load of injuries to deal with.

IMO, the FA cup is not important to us this year, but I think Fergie is still bitter about last year, and may be eyeing all 4 trophies. I expect a weakened team but I expect a team capable of winning.

Boggles · 24-01-2009 12:33pm

newballsplease wrote: »

is the fa cup not takin seriously by man u any more? i think they will put out their strongest possible 11. west brom next week wont be to hard to get 3 points imo.

Well United are through to the final of what is perceived as a lesser cup, so they can't really take it more seriously than that in fairness.

Both teams today will put out patch work teams because of injuries not really either sides fault.

As for West Brom and easy points, they have sorted themselves out at home, started playing 2 up top and have won 3 from 3 at the Hawthorns, United should be firm favourites, I wouldn't take it as granted being 3 easy points also when you factor in Uniteds injuries.

redout · 24-01-2009 1:32pm

I read an article last night saying something about Harry doing a bit of a u-turn and deciding to play some of the bigger players. Well we will see if its bull or not in about 5hrs.

Bobalicious93 · 24-01-2009 3:27pm

I'll go for

PIG

--Fletch

Gaz

Vida----JOS---
--Ron---Carrick

Scholes---Giggs-

Welbeck----Berba

But I'd love to see

PIG

---Gaz

Vida----JOS----Fabio---
----Carrick--Possebon--Scholes----
---Ronaldo

Tosic---

Berba

But it's highly unlikely SAF would start both Fabio AND Tosic.
I'd like to see Poss get a game though

Spud83 · 24-01-2009 5:38pm

fabio starts.

Anyone have the full team?

T-b0n3 · 24-01-2009 5:39pm

Great looking forward to seeing the new twin

Mgoraf · 24-01-2009 5:40pm

I heard, Fabio, Tevez, Berba, Ronaldo, Tevez start...

Skud · 24-01-2009 5:44pm

full line up:

Foster

Fabio
Vidic
Neville
O'Shea

Ronaldo
Carrick
Scholes

Welbeck
Berbatov
Tevez

Giggs, Tosic, Fletcher, chester, Ecersley, Possebon, PIG

Spurs:

Alnwick, Gunter, Assou-Ekotto, Corluka, Dawson, Bentley, Huddlestone, Zokora, Bale, Modric, Pavlyuchenko.

Subs: Gomes, Gilberto, Giovani, Taarabt, Defoe, Rocha, Dervite.

http://www.itv.com/Sport/Football/News/FACup/Manualstories/SeeManUtdvSpurs/default.html

stream of the match ^^ legit :P

Mgoraf · 24-01-2009 5:45pm

Bale plays for Spurs. Not sure they've ever won when he plays?

UnitedIrishman · 24-01-2009 5:49pm

United: Foster, Fabio, Vidic, Neville, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Welbeck, Berbatov,Tevez

Subs: Giggs, Tosic, Fletcher, chester, Ecersley, Possebon, PIG

Spurs:
Alnwick, Gunter, Assou-Ekotto, Corluka, Dawson, Bentley, Huddlestone, Zokora, Bale, Modric, Pavlyuchenko.

Subs: Gomes, Gilberto, Giovani, Taarabt, Defoe, Rocha, Dervite.

Edit: Bugger slightly late.

deisedevil · 24-01-2009 5:59pm

UnitedIrishman wrote: »

United: Foster, Fabio, Vidic, Neville, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Welbeck, Berbatov,Tevez

Subs: Giggs, Tosic, Fletcher, chester, Ecersley, Possebon, PIG

Spurs:
Alnwick, Gunter, Assou-Ekotto, Corluka, Dawson, Bentley, Huddlestone, Zokora, Bale, Modric, Pavlyuchenko.

Subs: Gomes, Gilberto, Giovani, Taarabt, Defoe, Rocha, Dervite.

Edit: Bugger slightly late.

Harry is full of BS. That's a fairly strong Spurs side in fairness.

Tom65 · 24-01-2009 6:04pm

Skud wrote: »

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http://www.itv.com/Sport/Football/News/FACup/Manualstories/SeeManUtdvSpurs/default.html

stream of the match ^^ legit :P

That is brilliant. Thanks a million!

Looking forward this now. Surprised to see Welbeck start on the wing (or will Tevez start there?), obviously Tosic isn't quite ready to start.

Raskolnikov · 24-01-2009 6:15pm

Bale is playing for Spurs, no chance now.

anonymous_joe · 24-01-2009 6:16pm

Fabio woohoo!

Love Lou Macari there - what a tool, as if Fabio's dreamed of debuting in the FA Cup. Methinks Brazilians have more local competitions to dream of...

Raskolnikov · 24-01-2009 6:17pm

Neville playing at centre back.

Xavi6 · 24-01-2009 6:18pm

http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.80.swf?cid=1/445136

If anyone's stuck.

Bluetonic · 24-01-2009 6:21pm

oh.....1-0 Spurs.

Raskolnikov · 24-01-2009 6:21pm

Vidic screwed that one up badly.

Xavi6 · 24-01-2009 6:21pm

Lawl crap defending. All over the place.

Royale with Cheese · 24-01-2009 6:21pm

The sound is miles behind on Setanta, not just the commentary, crowd too. Very annoying.

Diabhal Beag · 24-01-2009 6:22pm

Rafael's twin is a fast ****.

Fine header from Pav

Tom65 · 24-01-2009 6:23pm

Never thought I'd say this, but was bad from Vidic. Foster could've done better too.

United have started very badly. The midfield seems non-existent.

redout · 24-01-2009 6:23pm

Was that a spider cam I just saw there at Old Trafford ? Them cameras are animal. Fabio showing the same attacking traits of his brother there.

Jazzy · 24-01-2009 6:23pm

OMG MAN UTD SEASON OVER FERGIE HAS CRACKED, HES PULLED A KEEGAN SPPPLEEEEEEEAAARRRRRRGHGHGHGHH!!!!! WEAWEWAERAADREE!!!!

in other news, shock start. dont see spurs winning tho. berbatov will get one, whether it be 30 yard rocket or off his ar$e, he'll knock tottenham out

Raskolnikov · 24-01-2009 6:23pm

Scholes is having a nightmare.

MementoMori · 24-01-2009 6:24pm

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

The sound is miles behind on Setanta, not just the commentary, crowd too. Very annoying.

Totally agree - very annoying

But the question is is it as annoying as Macari?

Poor defending all over the place for the goal. No pressure on the cross into the goal and Vidic caught on his heels.

Xavi6 · 24-01-2009 6:25pm

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Scholes is having a nightmare.

Good thing he has another 83 minutes to sort it out.

redout · 24-01-2009 6:26pm

Jesus Berbatov had an eternity there and he couldnt even hit the target ffs.

whatawaster · 24-01-2009 6:31pm

Wellbeck should be off for that. Terrible tackle

therecklessone · 24-01-2009 6:31pm

Pleat you fcuking mong, it's Mod-rich not Mod-rick

:mad:

Harpy · 24-01-2009 6:32pm

thought kick off was at half five,turned it on eight mins in and spurs up 1 nil:(
at least they sorted out the commentary..

Raskolnikov · 24-01-2009 6:33pm

United fans will be pleased with Fabio. Looks a similar type of player to Dani Alves.

Harpy · 24-01-2009 6:34pm

oooohhh great shot from Tevez, so close..c'mon united!!

Xavi6 · 24-01-2009 6:34pm

whatawaster wrote: »

Wellbeck should be off for that. Terrible tackle

A red card for United at the Traf? Come on out of that

anonymous_joe · 24-01-2009 6:35pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

A red card for United at the Traf? Come on out of that

If he'd been sent of fwe wouldn't have seen that run. :pac:

Raskolnikov · 24-01-2009 6:36pm

What a run from Wellbeck :eek:

Harpy · 24-01-2009 6:36pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

A red card for United at the Traf? Come on out of that

didn't see it, was on the phone..was it really bad?did he get booked?

therecklessone · 24-01-2009 6:36pm

Superb work from Wellbeck and a cracking tackle from Gunter to deny him.

Not long to go to United's equaliser.

SantryRed · 24-01-2009 6:37pm

whatawaster wrote: »

Wellbeck should be off for that. Terrible tackle

:rolleyes:

Me hole that was a terrible tackle.

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