Birmingham v Man Utd (Mod warning #112)

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Stephen Carr will return after suspension for the visit with Manchester United. Carr missed the goalless away draw with Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup while serving a one-game ban for incurring five bookings.

Alex McLeish will have to reorganise his bench as fringe players Lee Carsley, Stuart Parnaby and Gregory Vignal are all ruled out through injury - but number two goalkeeper Maik Taylor has recovered from a back problem after having an injection as City look to extend their unbeaten league run to 12 games.

Nemanja Vidic will miss the trip to Birmingham after tweaking a nerve in his leg immediately before Manchester United's shock FA Cup defeat to Leeds last Sunday. Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Vidic would be out for around ten days and would miss next Saturday's encounter with Burnley. "He felt a bit of a problem with the right side of his leg and didn't feel confident about playing the game," he said. "I understand that because it was quite painful. He should be back in about ten days' time."

Jonny Evans is expected to partner Wes Brown in central defence at St Andrew's. Paul Scholes (hip) is fit, while new arrival Mame Biram Diouf has gained clearance to play and, having been allocated Carlos Tevez's old shirt number (32), could be involved.

Birmingham (from): Hart, Maik Taylor, Doyle, Carr, R Johnson, Dann, Queudrue, Martin Taylor, Ridgewell, Larsson, Ferguson, Bowyer, McFadden, Fahey, D Johnson, McSheffrey, Jerome, Benitez, Phillips.

Manchester United (from): Kuszczak, Foster, Neville, Rafael, De Laet, Brown, Evra, Fabio, Valencia, Park, Carrick, Fletcher, Scholes, Anderson, Gibson, Giggs, Obertan, Rooney, Berbatov, Owen, Welbeck, Diouf, Tosic.

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this is going to a pretty hard game for utd, birmingham are the team in form atm
but I do expect a great performance from utd after the shambles that was the leeds game

podge018

you reckon Brown will defo play?

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podge018 wrote: »

you reckon Brown will defo play?

yap he has to play, we have no one else to partner Evans

Rekop dog

Has that Sporting Gijon player not signed for brum yet?

Tough game for united.

Birmingham defense has been solid this season. Their attack is a bit lightweight though. The opposite goes for united.

Head says a draw.

Heart says 1-0 Birmingham with Benitez getting the winner

Le King

Rekop dog wrote: »

Has that Sporting Gijon player not signed for brum yet?

Yes but I doubt he'll play yet.

Boggles

Best home defense in the league. Only 5 against.

Still though, going for 0-3.

manutd

This is going to be a tough game for United, Birmingham have been good this season. But after last Sunday, i see United coming out and winning it 2-1 or 2-0. Owen i hope starts.

MementoMori

Promises to be a very interesting encounter.

Interesting that Birm could have the same line-out unchanged for the ninth league game in a row.

A lot depends on Hart - has been in great form of late and could be key to Birm's hopes.

Kinda hard to see Birm scoring so I'll go for a 1-0 battle which has Utd fans sweating.

Mr.Nice Guy

I fancy United to win it but I don't expect it to be easy. I reckon a 2-1 win with hopefully Rooney on the scoresheet.

deisedevil

The last time we played an in form team we got taught a lesson. Glad we won't be going with 3 at the back today then.

Surprised that Diouf is in the squad already, only seen bits of him on youtube and that, looks pretty handy and has some big admirers, Ole for one which would say a lot. What are his chances of getting brought on?

Eire-Dearg

Can see an upset, but only if Brum had a striker who could score goals. Their defense to shackle Utd's attack, and get another 0-0.

theteal

i'd like to see a brum upset, i've banked on it too with my fantasy team selection but. . .i've just read that mcleish has gotten manager of the month. . .congrats united

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I would like to see

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pig

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----raf---wes---evans----evra
valenica----carrick---fletch---giggs

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Diouf----Rooney

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wont be happening thou

Le King

I doubt Diouf will play HS? I would love to see him play, but I doubt it.

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Headshot wrote: »

I would like to see

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pig

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----raf---wes---evans----evra
valenica----carrick---fletch---giggs

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Diouf----Rooney

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wont be happening thou

:eek:


http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1262951732490RA24

Not my own work, but was about to make it myself, when I found this.

Him playing could stop all the bad weather. No chance he'll be unleashed this soon though.

Paul Tergat

Do you actually, really want Diouf to play? How many times have you seen him play? What has he done to earn a place so far?

Nalz

p_larkin99 wrote: »

Do you actually, really want Diouf to play? How many times have you seen him play? What has he done to earn a place so far?

he runs, Berbatov doesnt

Just kidding. To win today would be great for United...with Hull and Burnley next to come to OT.

MementoMori

How much did this Diouf punter cost?

Feck me just watched this Swedish film. :eek:

Holy hype machine alert.

I'm expecting to see something better than a the second coming of Jesus on the basis of that.

Paul Tergat

Trilla wrote: »

he runs, Berbatov doesnt

Just kidding. To win today would be great for United...with Hull and Burnley next to come to OT.

True enough.


I see him as one of the players to expect nothing from and if he turns out in anyway decent then its a bonus. Its not he's a high profile big money buy so ease him in with CC games imo.


I've said it for a few games that we should start to kick on and get some wins on the bounce but we keep getting setbacks but the league is ****ed this season.

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Osu wrote: »

I doubt Diouf will play HS? I would love to see him play, but I doubt it.

that's why i said it wont be happening

p_larkin99 wrote: »

Do you actually, really want Diouf to play? How many times have you seen him play? What has he done to earn a place so far?

really p_larkin99, really ?

Paul Tergat

Headshot wrote: »

really p_larkin99, really ?

100 % yes.

Its strange if you actually want to see him start today

MagicMarker

Diouf is supposed to be on the bench is he not? I'd like to see him anyhow.

Dave!

It's not that strange, it is Headshot, what would you expect, sensible posts???

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p_larkin99 wrote: »

100 % yes.

Its strange if you actually want to see him start today

not a wrestling fan i see

you know where my stance is on berba and unfortunately Michael doesn't play well with Rooney I find

and from what iv see and heard about Diouf he seems very quick and great in the air

PHB

I'm quite excited about the game today, hope it doesnt get called off. I need some damm football.

Paul Tergat

Dave! wrote: »

It's not that strange, it is Headshot, what would you expect, sensible posts???

lol. He's no trent thats for sure

Headshot wrote: »

not a wrestling fan i see

you know where my stance is on berba and unfortunately Michael doesn't play well with Rooney I find

and from what iv see and heard about Diouf he seems very quick and great in the air

The wrestling thing has gone right over my head mate.

I think it's just a horrid game to give someone their debut against a defence and team who are playing really well.

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p_larkin99 wrote: »

lol. He's no trent thats for sure



The wrestling thing has gone right over my head mate.

I think it's just a horrid game to give someone their debut against a defence and team who are playing really well.

Yeah, you're right, playing Diouf will completely knock their confidence back. Maybe Sir Alex will take pity on them.

Paul Tergat

Park Ji Sung wrote: »

Yeah, you're right, playing Diouf will completely knock their confidence back. Maybe Sir Alex will take pity on them.

huh?

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Dave! wrote: »

It's not that strange, it is Headshot, what would you expect, sensible posts???

thanks dave

Seaneh

yeah, wtf was that adabout, TV Licence Fee's?!?!

How bloody popular is he in sweeden?
They have a bigger hardon for him than they do for Zlatan by that video!

Johner

Tough place to go, but I'd say United will win 1-0.

davyjose

rarnes1 wrote: »

Tough game for united.

Birmingham defense has been solid this season. Their attack is a bit lightweight though. The opposite goes for united.

Head says a draw.

Heart says 1-0 Birmingham with Benitez getting the winner

United will hockey them.

CHD

Hi guys, How are you's?

Actually I don't care, just interrupting this Diouf love-fest to show my support for Birmingham.

G'wan Birmingham

Bobalicious93

Hang on, isn't Diouf with the Senegal squad?

ROCKMAN

CHD wrote: »

Hi guys, How are you's?

Actually I don't care, just interrupting this Diouf love-fest to show my support for Birmingham.

G'wan Birmingham

How are you and yes I do care ,

Think the game will be a very hard and interesting challenge for us , But think we'll just sneak a 1-0

G'wan Utd....

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Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Hang on, isn't Diouf with the Senegal squad?

nope he wasnt selected

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I wouldnt mind seeing diouf start but in all seriousness he doesnt have a chance, i just wouldnt mind somthing different up front thou.

deisedevil

CHD wrote: »

Hi guys, How are you's?

Actually I don't care, just interrupting this Diouf love-fest to show my support for Birmingham.

G'wan Birmingham

What Diouf love fest?

CHD

ROCKMAN wrote: »

How are you and yes I do care ,

Think the game will be a very hard and interesting challenge for us , But think we'll just sneak a 1-0

G'wan Utd....

Not the best ROCKMAN, bit of a headcold. How are you buddy?

Very tough game for you today and it will be very cold, should be interesting.

deisedevil wrote:

What Diouf love fest?

Headshot's one, he rarely rates a new unproven player so this lad must be good.

davyjose

CHD wrote: »

Hi guys, How are you's?

Actually I don't care, just trolling as usual
G'wan Birmingham

Good man

antod

Boggles wrote: »

Best home defense in the league. Only 5 against.

Still though, going for 0-3.

no way its going to be 0-3 if you fancy that cant you go to your bookie and have a bet on it,its going to be 1-1 draw for me anyway.

MagicMarker

CHD wrote: »

Headshot's one, he rarely rates a new unproven player so this lad must be good.

I hears he's like Drogba and Anelka combined, but better.

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CHD wrote: »

Not the best ROCKMAN, bit of a headcold. How are you buddy?

Very tough game for you today and it will be very cold, should be interesting.



Headshot's one, he rarely rates a new unproven player so this lad must be good.

how did I rate him ?

i even said in the utd thread that his finishing is suppose to be bad, your input to the sf really is dreadful

Feeky Magee

Brum 0-18 United. Diouf (2,6,15,28,32,41,51,55,64,65,66,67,68,74,81,88,90,90(+2)) (Benitez penalty saved 90(+4))

This coming after a scuffle in the opening minute leading to 10 United players getting sent off.

CHD

davyjose wrote: »

Good man

So cause I don't want to see United win Im trolling!! Funny man.

Me ---> :pac:

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CHD wrote: »

So cause I don't want to see United win Im trolling!! Funny man.

Me ---> :pac:

finally he admits it

CHD

Headshot wrote: »

how did I rate him ?

i even said in the utd thread that his finishing is suppose to be bad, your input to the sf really is dreadful

You reckon he should start today against the form team in the EPL. That is rating him.

CHD

Headshot wrote: »

finally he admits it

So not wanting United to win is trolling? Think you will find this thread is about the match and not about United. You's don't own this thread and I can talk up Birmingham and question United all I like.

Headshot

CHD wrote: »

You reckon he should start today against the form team in the EPL. That is rating him.

I said

it wont be happening

"Rating him"

With the weather the way it is and likely to be for a while, and with Chelsea still in the cup a win here for united would be MASSIVE (see what I did there )

CHD

Headshot wrote: »

I said

"Rating him"

After you copped on and knew it is unlikely. He still might, who knows.