Porto (2) V Man United (2) CL Match Thread

Tom65

Hope Berba pulls the thumb out and performs tonight. I was actually shocked at how bad he was against Sunderland, and he could make the difference tonight (that and a good defensive display).

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we'll see can berba actually put in a performance tonight

after this match a few other people might join myself and redout :D

redout

Eamo

"Berbatov has not shown the desire and commitment since joining Man Utd"

Spot on Eamo.

SRFC90

It's a joke that Berbatov gets to start ahead of Tevez.

A neutral perspective.

Tom65

SRFC90 wrote: »

It's a joke that Berbatov gets to start ahead of Tevez.

A neutral perspective.

I'm just hoping there's some special Fergie logic behind it. You know that logic that Fergie and no else can see until after the match? (I love that logic).

Mr.Nice Guy

SRFC90 wrote: »

It's a joke that Berbatov gets to start ahead of Tevez.

A neutral perspective.

It's a brave call alright but on his day Berbatov can turn a game with a bit of magic. He's certainly due.

Bobalicious93

Tom65 wrote: »

I was actually shocked at how bad he was against Sunderland

Let's be fair, he was rushed back from an injury for that game, he was never going to be 100%.

Hopefully tonight he will improve.

I expect a performance from him tonight

That_Guy

I'm a little surprised that Anderson is starting ahead of Scholes. Fair enough he had a woeful first leg but you need someone who will work hard in the midfield. I don't think Anderson has Scholes' work rate or desire.

Apart from that a very very strong United squad. Nice to see Giggs starting. Think they'll need somebody with a cool head.

Hulk and Lopez will be huge threats to United tonight.

eclectichoney

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Let's be fair, he was rushed back from an injury for that game, he was never going to be 100%.

Hopefully tonight he will improve.

I expect a performance from him tonight

In fairness I expect a performance from everyone tonight. We have got to play like the Champions of Europe that we are. If only so Rooney doesn't give up on us!

That_Guy

Oh I overlooked the fact that Ferdinand is starting. Big boost for United's defence.

Bobalicious93

Just heard the Porto manager has left the stadium

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That_Guy wrote: »

I'm a little surprised that Anderson is starting ahead of Scholes. Fair enough he had a woeful first leg but you need someone who will work hard in the midfield. I don't think Anderson has Scholes' work rate or desire.

Apart from that a very very strong United squad. Nice to see Giggs starting. Think they'll need somebody with a cool head.

Hulk and Lopez will be huge threats to United tonight.

have you seen scholes this season

a shadow of his former self

ShooterSF

That_Guy wrote: »

I'm a little surprised that Anderson is starting ahead of Scholes. Fair enough he had a woeful first leg but you need someone who will work hard in the midfield. I don't think Anderson has Scholes' work rate or desire.

Apart from that a very very strong United squad. Nice to see Giggs starting. Think they'll need somebody with a cool head.

Hulk and Lopez will be huge threats to United tonight.

I think Ando more than matches Scholes' work-rate and more importantly has a lot more stamina for a midfield battle (plus he most due a gaol or 2 )

That_Guy

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Just heard the Porto manager has left the stadium

Any reason behind that or is it just a rumour?

That_Guy

Headshot wrote: »

have you seen scholes this season

a shadow of his former self

I've mostly seen in him Europe and though he may not be at his best this season but when he is he is definitely a force to reckoned with. Plus he'll probably score a screamer that takes United through.

roryc

Xavi6 wrote: »

Rory, Rory, Rory, have I thought you nothing? It's on SBS

Cheers Neil... one of the lads told me they were showing the Arsenal game, hold on while I run in and slap him while he sleeps


And why are you always up this late, I was under the impression you were one of the few Irish who actually have work in Perth :rolleyes:

ShooterSF

That_Guy wrote: »

Any reason behind that or is it just a rumour?

He's suspended.

Xavi6

roryc wrote: »

Cheers Neil... one of the lads told me they were showing the Arsenal game, hold on while I run in and slap him while he sleeps


And why are you always up this late, I was under the impression you were one of the few Irish who actually have work in Perth :rolleyes:

Nope been unemployed for over a month now. Livin off redundancy and haven't missed a game since!

roryc

That_Guy wrote: »

Any reason behind that or is it just a rumour?

Its on BBC anyway

1911: This is nice. Apparently, Porto boss Jesualdo Ferreira - who is serving a touchline ban tonight - is not even planning to stick around for the game. I cannot believe that is true, but a good rumour nonetheless.

That_Guy

ShooterSF wrote: »

He's suspended.

Can he not just sit in the stands? Maybe he's gone down to the pub to watch it.

roryc

Xavi6 wrote: »

Nope been unemployed for over a month now. Livin off redundancy and haven't missed a game since!

Sh*t man sorry to hear... every cloud etc

Xavi6

roryc wrote: »

Sh*t man sorry to hear... every cloud etc

Indeed. Must meet for a pint at some stage.

ShooterSF

That_Guy wrote: »

Can he not just sit in the stands? Maybe he's gone down to the pub to watch it.

Maybe he was off looking for a laundry basket

That_Guy

ShooterSF wrote: »

Maybe he was off looking for a laundry basket

lol

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Eamo talking sense about hargreaves missing

wow

Bobalicious93

Right lads I need some guidance in the right direction.

Should I watch on RTE2 or SS2? Obviously I'll switch over to Eamo and the lads at HT, but I'm trying to think which the best commentary will be

IrishIrish

Headshot wrote: »

Eamo talking sense about hargreaves missing

wow

When he was playing dunphy use to say he was a bad buy etc :pac:

roryc

Xavi6 wrote: »

Indeed. Must meet for a pint at some stage.

Yeh will PM you my number when I get a chance, maybe meet up for the United City game next month, early kick off!

Wouldn't be too worried about the job, trust me its better being unemployed here than Ireland! Only thing I miss is Dunphys pre-game 'analysis'


Anyway, back to the match. United to win 2-0, Anderson to get the first, Rooney second with an acrobatic bicycle kick into the top corner, where he accidently lands on Nani on the way down giving the Portuguese twat a career ending injury... one can dream anyway


COME ON UNITED!

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Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Right lads I need some guidance in the right direction.

Should I watch on RTE2 or SS2? Obviously I'll switch over to Eamo and the lads at HT, but I'm trying to think which the best commentary will be

id stick with rte tbh

Tusky

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Right lads I need some guidance in the right direction.

Should I watch on RTE2 or SS2? Obviously I'll switch over to Eamo and the lads at HT, but I'm trying to think which the best commentary will be

I much prefer Sky Sports commentary and pundits.

That_Guy

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Right lads I need some guidance in the right direction.

Should I watch on RTE2 or SS2? Obviously I'll switch over to Eamo and the lads at HT, but I'm trying to think which the best commentary will be

Well Andy Gray is gonna be commentating on SS2 so if anyone scores a header from a cross you'll get the usual. "Can you head me.... Yes I can thank you very much" crap.

That_Guy

roryc wrote: »

Only thing I miss is Dunphys pre-game 'analysis'

RTE have a stream.

EDIT: My bad.... Forgot you can only get it within Ireland.

eclectichoney

RTE2 ftw

CMON UNITED

Bobalicious93

hmmmm... I think I'll go for Sky.

I'm off lads, be back at half-time

CMON UNITED!!!!!

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eamo with the gun

a few liverpool fans would pull the trigger thats for sure

MagicMarker

20/1 for a 2-3 result on PP.

Not bad.

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berb---ronaldo up front together

*shakes head*

cant believe that bull****

Poor Rooney

fergie treats him like ****

CHD

MagicMarker wrote: »

20/1 for a 2-3 result on PP.

Not bad.

That kinda is bad imo.

ntlbell

why oh why is rooney on the right :mad::mad::mad:

Insect Overlord

Berbatov's ball-control is superb.

That_Guy

MagicMarker wrote: »

20/1 for a 2-3 result on PP.

Not bad.

Decent odds. I'll have a piece of that but I don't see many goals in this one.

Although I did say that about last nights match.

ShaneU

An File wrote: »

Berbatov's ball-control is superb.

He should control it into the net more often

5starpool

Nice touch with the Utd players wearing armbands for Hillsborough.

redout

LoL

VDS wearing black because he cant wear blue and he always concedes in yellow according to Sky

Superstitious !

ntlbell

nice ando, nice

Dave!

Ando held him off PERFECTLY

beertons

Good covering there by Anderson.

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well done ando

took take any **** from him

Chong

5starpool wrote: »

Nice touch with the Utd players wearing armbands for Hillsborough.

Not United's tragedy :S

roryc

Porto's passing looks very very good