Chelsea -v- Man United Match Thread [Mod Warning Post #1]

niallk

MagicMarker wrote: »

lol

If you look at a compilation of United goals conceded over the last 2 seasons, the majority will have come form the left back position, due to an absent Evra.

Boggles

niallk wrote: »

If you look at a compilation of United goals conceded over the last 2 seasons, the majority will have come form the left back position, due to an absent Evra.

Absent as in he wasn't playing more like.

Theresalwaysone

I think people see attacking full back and automatically assume they are crap defensively.

MagicMarker

niallk wrote: »

If you look at a compilation of United goals conceded over the last 2 seasons, the majority will have come form the left back position, due to an absent Evra.

Someone should stop watching youtube.

niallk

He's not a bad defender but he's always caught coming back from an attacking position. I encourage you to look at the goals United concede before assuming you're right about him.

flahavaj

Villain wrote: »

I'm delighted for him and its great for Ireland too but I think UTD need better. Is Vidic carrying an injury or just not picked?

He was first choice RB in a team that won the Prem and got to the CL final and more than played his part. Hes plenty good enough for United IMO.

Not sure on Vidic, I know his calf was playing up, but as others have said if hes fit enough for the bench he should be fit enough to start. And hes a player I'd always start if hes available and fit for selection.

rossie1977

niallk wrote: »

If you look at a compilation of United goals conceded over the last 2 seasons, the majority will have come form the left back position, due to an absent Evra.

you might have a point, last two liverpool games benitez clearly targetted evra as a weak link, gerrard attacked the left side at OT and torres did this year at anfield, on both occasions evra wasn't up to the task at hand

flahavaj

niallk wrote: »

He's not a bad defender but he's always caught coming back from an attacking position. I encourage you to look at the goals United concede before assuming you're right about him.

Genuinely curious, how many of these goals came due directly to Evra being absent? Even a rough estimate?

I ask because I did get the distinct impression Benitez directly targeted him as a weak point few weeks ago.

Edit: Be Gob Rossie did we just agree on something. First time for everything I suppose.;)

niallk

I don't know the exact stats but it's just something I picked up on towards the end of last season. It's just not that noticeable because you tend to blame the defenders that are nearest to the ball.

Torres' goal, for example, could have been prevented had Evra been present at left back.

whatawaster

Evra isn't a weak defender at all. But when a fb gets forward as much as he does then he's gonna be caught out of position at times.

However his attitude tracking back has been poor on occassions. He can be sloppy

rossie1977

flahavaj wrote: »

Edit: Be Gob Rossie did we just agree on something. First time for everything I suppose.;)

i thought we agreed on loads of stuff :pac:

Villain

I really hope we see an early goal or I have awful feeling this could be one borring match

flahavaj

rossie1977 wrote: »

i thought we agreed on loads of stuff :pac:

Maybe its just I only hear about it when you disagree.:pac:

Harpy

hey anyone know why united jersey doesn't have the poppy on it?

bennyx_o

Looking forward to this now, even though I still don't think we'll win but hopefully it's a good game 1-1 maybe

Chong

Harpy wrote: »

hey anyone know why united jersey doesn't have the poppy on it?

We just dont it , never have according to Martin Tyler.

Villain

Tyler said its optional to each team and UTD have never done it and decided not to do it this year.

Nice to see Sir Alex and Ancelotti having a bit of banter, hopefully this thread can carry that on

MagicMarker

Nail biting time!!

MagicMarker

Do they only have the one ball or something?

Midnight_EG

Call me ignorant, but what was the silence for? Thanks.

MagicMarker

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Call me ignorant, but what was the silence for? Thanks.

Seriously? Did the poppy on the jerseys and soldiers on the pitch not give it away?

kenon

Good hands from VDS.

Aidric

Good opening five to the game.

kenon

That was onside.

Villain

ohhhhhhhh I think he was onside there

Midnight_EG

MagicMarker wrote: »

Seriously? Did the poppy on the jerseys and soldiers on the pitch not give it away?

Sorry for not being medically fit therefore not being able to see clearly.....all I asked was for a straight answer, not a sly jab.

yermandan

No doubt about it

p.pete

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Sorry for not being medically fit therefore not being able to see clearly.....all I asked was for a straight answer, not a sly jab.

You invited yourself to be called ignorant, no?
Seemed fairly ignorant to me, and you're medically unfit also?
have some pity too...

yermandan

Carrick started well, not sure he'll boss this midfield against theirs for the whole game though

Midnight_EG

p.pete wrote: »

You invited yourself to be called ignorant, no?
Seemed fairly ignorant to me, and you're medically unfit also?
have some pity too...

Yes, but only for the fact that I don't know what this poppy means?
And yes, I am, and have pity on who?

Liam O

yermandan wrote: »

Carrick started well, not sure he'll boss this midfield against theirs for the whole game though

It's not the midfield United have to boss to win, it's the wings.

MagicMarker

Clear penalty.

yermandan

Terry soooo lucky there

Frisbee

Should have been a peno

Aidric

clearly shouldered valencia off the ball.

Kev_ps3

Rooney onside earlier and that was a peno:rolleyes:

yermandan

Liam O wrote: »

It's not the midfield United have to boss to win, it's the wings.

Ha, and the little issue of Brown and Evans minding Drogba and Anelka!!!! Basically every position needs bossing!! Started really well though.

There'll only be a goal in this I'd say

Liam O

United still favoured by refs I see...

Mitch Connor

Officials clearly biased towards the home side. ROoney wrongly called offside on a clear on side and a clear penalty not given.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Yes, but only for the fact that I don't know what this poppy means?

Its in memory of members of the British Armed Forces who have died in the lin of duty. Cant see it on the united shirts though, am I blind?

ROCKMAN

The utd peno is booked for the 34th min

Midnight_EG

deccurley wrote: »

Its in memory of members of the British Armed Forces who have died in the lin of duty. Cant see it on the united shirts though, am I blind?

Thank you

kinaldo

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Officials clearly biased towards the home side. ROoney wrongly called offside on a clear on side and a clear penalty not given.

Stamford Bridge is the Old Trafford of London. Now you know how it feels.

yermandan

Surely the ref cant be biased towards any team??? That would be really unprofessional

Liam O

kinaldo wrote: »

Stamford Bridge is the Old Trafford of London. Now you know how it feels.

riiight :rolleyes:

Darren Fletcher is bossing the game.

United a completely different team with him in it

MagicMarker

Turning into a great game!

Liam O

Anderson has to start getting on the ball...

Villain

Rooney keeps giving the ball away

killwill

deccurley wrote: »

Its in memory of members of the British Armed Forces who have died in the lin of duty. Cant see it on the united shirts though, am I blind?

As far as I am aware, United and Liverpool didn't agree to the poppies. All 18 other Prem teams did.