Manchester United vs. FC Bayern München - Champions League Q/Final 2nd Leg

UnitedIrishman

BBC have it as breaking news that Rooney starts.

I'm sure he wouldn't be playing if he was completely ****ed. We don't know the extent of the damage and he could well be completely fine. I've seen players, locally, have injuries that have been diagnosed as weeks out but have been fine then the following week.

He wouldn't have come through 3 training sessions and a training match without a reaction if it wasn't right.

Lets just hope this doesn't do him in.

Vanbis

Headshot wrote: »

big ****ing gamble by fergie and I dont like it one bit

If he scores the the goal thats puts through you wont care .

I'm shocked myself, never expected it. I thought he make the Blackburn game but again maybe the bench, SAF and his mind games

Aquos76

redout wrote: »

SSN: Have nothing on it

Because they are still on a break

Mr Alan

Berbatov back to the bench?

paul150

Could backfire the way gallas and fabregas did for arsenal last week. shows his desire though, he would play on crutches if he could

larchielads

dont agree with it either. i think we should have enough to get tru at home without him. big risk alex i hope you know what your doing!!!

v3ttel

Rooooooooooney, Rooooooooooney.........although......surely he should only be called on IF we need him.

****ing lunacy to play him from the start (or in the worst case if we absolutely need him) if he isn't 100% fit.

Vanbis

Mr Alan wrote: »

its quite remarkable how little faith Ferguson has in Berba.

Exactly what i was said before about the current squad and just how reliable Rooney has become.

I wonder if the writing is on the wall for Berbatov come the summer, he might decide himself and ask for a transfer.

KevIRL

3/1 Rooney first goal is a must, quickly before its gone

dreamers75

KevIRL wrote: »

3/1 Rooney first goal is a must, quickly before its gone

good spot

The Muppet

Mr Alan wrote: »

its quite remarkable how little faith Ferguson has in Berba.

But not at all remarkable at how much he has in Rooney.

Mr Alan

flahavaj wrote: »

I'm half delighted and half sick that its a risk too far,

Gotta trust Fergie though. He wouldn't let his heart rule his head when it comes to a player's long term health.

Would he?:eek:

Ferguson himself said yesterday it was ankle ligament damage, it takes time, no matter who ya are. Really baffling stuff.

Aquos76

How bad are SSN, in fairness, it has been confirmed by BBC also its been all over twitter since FIVE live confirmed it too

flahavaj

If United lose this thread is going 100 pages.

200 if Rooney re-injures the ankle.:pac:

flahavaj

Mr Alan wrote: »

Ferguson himself said yesterday it was ankle ligament damage, it takes time, no matter who ya are. Really baffling stuff.

Unless it was all mind games.

I trust Fergie to do the right thing.

rossie1977

Mr Alan wrote: »

Ferguson himself said yesterday it was ankle ligament damage, it takes time, no matter who ya are. Really baffling stuff.

more fergie mind games, the lad wasn't injured at all, or if he was it was very minor

Pro. F

I'm shocked by this - and I'm sure the suprise element was part of Fergie's plan. But i really really really hope that this isn't a gamble with Rooney's health at stake.

Peyton Manning

Aquos76 wrote: »

How bad are SSN, in fairness, it has been confirmed by BBC also its been all over twitter since FIVE live confirmed it too

Theyre only picking up on "rumours that Rooney may start" now. Ridiculous how behind they are these days.

Bukman13

People saying hes 50% fit is ridiculous, he wouldn't be starting if that was the case.

If he is fit enough for the bench then starting him was the right option.

What would've happened if we conceeded in the first min, at what point would we have brought him on.

This way if we can get a lead we can take him off.

Mars Bar

Is Gibson starting?!

Does anyone have the team yet?

redout

T-b0n3

RTE just said Gibson in midfield and Rafeal right back.

MagicMarker

Maybe Rooney was grand all along, leading the Bayern into a false sense of security?

Either way, FÚCK YES!!!

Headshot

gibson Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

Aquos76

And Sky eventually catch on, Breaking news on scrolling bar now

token56

I'm hoping the severity of his injury was just severly over played by Fergie as an element of mind games. I'm not sure if Fergie would do this, but maybe he would,

Mars Bar

Gibson and Carrick?!

So we'll have someone who likes to go anywhere but forward with the ball and another one who likes to run away from the ball.

Interesting.

MagicMarker

No Scholes, Giggs or Neville.

Fairplay fergie.

Peyton Manning

Gibson!?

GIBSON!?!

UnitedIrishman

Wow.. Gibson. Big game for the lad, lets hope he delivers.

flahavaj

Gibson? Jesus.

No Park at all even on the bench, is he injured????

JerryHandbag

I dunno which has shocked me more, Rooney in the team or Gibson.

token56

Archimedes wrote: »

Gibson!?

GIBSON!?!

if he scores or contributes in some way it will be hailed as brilliant

Headshot

"gary get your fat head out of my camera shot"

MagicMarker

Good to see O'Shea on the bench.

James Forde

MagicMarker wrote: »

No Scholes, Giggs or Neville.

Fairplay fergie.

hope you're not made eat them words later

Peyton Manning

token56 wrote: »

if he scores or contributes in some way it will be hailed as brilliant

Without doubt, hindsight is wonderful. But I dont think anyone expected that!

Bukman13

Gibson gets he chance in a huge game. Rafael back in too.

I'm pumped for this game now.

C'mon United

Mars Bar

No Park?!

Headshot

btw great to see Mr Reliable back

The Muppet

Mr Alan wrote: »

Ferguson himself said yesterday it was ankle ligament damage, it takes time, no matter who ya are. Really baffling stuff.

Fergie Strikes Again,;)

flahavaj

This is an enormous show of faith in the Irishman. He's starting ahead of Scholes, Giggs and Park.:eek:

redout

Its all psychological from Fergie because Rooney didnt arrive on the team bus with the squad. He turned up 5mins later at Old Trafford by car!

Headshot

Champions League Matches Man Utd v Bayern Munich Money-Back Special
07-04-2010 19:45
First Goalscorer
D Gibson @ 14/1

MagicMarker

Headshot wrote: »

Champions League Matches Man Utd v Bayern Munich Money-Back Special
07-04-2010 19:45
First Goalscorer
D Gibson @ 14/1

What site is that?

token56

Archimedes wrote: »

Without doubt, hindsight is wonderful. But I dont think anyone expected that!

Not at all, I would have expected Hargreaves quicker than Gibson, even if he isn't eligable

Mikeyt086

Unlucky Dimitar.

Vanbis

Headshot wrote: »

gibson Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

I'm happy with that, i had a feeling himself and Rafael would start tonight but not Rooney. Id much rather Gibson then Carrick.

JPA

Rooney scores but injures himself enough to be out of the world Cup.
I have seen the future.

Mars Bar

Vanbis wrote: »

I'm happy with that, i had a feeling himself and Rafael would start tonight but not Rooney. Id much rather Gibson then Carrick.

But they are both in there!