Charity Shield Match Thread - Chelsea v Man United

Insect Overlord

Giggs and Fletcher on for Carrick and Scholes.

Nailz

Hernandez is so nippy and fast, and creates hateful runs for defenders, he's exactly what I want in a forward.

Shy_Dave!

ha, carrick couln't find a seat :P

Gonzovision

Trilla wrote: »

so's Terry. Chelseas backline letting them down so far, apart from Ivanovic. Midfield are playing well, up front a bit sketchy but backline hasnt been great at all

Exact same problems we've had in preseason

Bodhisopha

I hope he shows a lot more composure during the season because let's be honest, that was bloody awful.

starbelgrade

Giggs's 14th Charity Shield appearance for United!

Insect Overlord

Van Der Sar is still among the best in the business.

stumpypeeps

Bodhisopha wrote: »

I hope he shows a lot more composure during the season because let's be honest, that was bloody awful.

He looked like a deer just after being shot in the arse.

Gonzovision

What a ball by Essien

Wolfe Tone

VDS ya beast

Drumpot

The preverbial switch off by united . .

Rather it happen in this game then one that matters . . Lets learn our lesson today . .

Lukker-

Dreadful from Sturridge.

Bob the Seducer

2-1 now, Kalou for Chelsea pulling one back

Wolfe Tone

Gonzovision

Good run by Sturridge and good finish from Kalou

Xavi6

Get in.

Poor first save. Should've parried it wide.

me-skywalker

Good last 8mins for Evans and Smalling to get some experience hanging onto a 1 goaler.

Bob the Seducer

Time for United to play the long ball and put Chelsea under pressure :pac:

Drumpot

Drogba offside, not called .. Whatever about this game, hope the officials do their jobs in the United v Chelsea games this season . . Last season the ref was chelseas MOM at stampford bridge . .

Insect Overlord

Scholes is the sponsors' MOTM.

Liam O

Lovely finish

Insect Overlord

Dimitar Berbatov, football genius!

Nalz

Xavi6 wrote: »

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everdead.ie

Nice stuff from Berba

Nailz

Sexy stuff Berba!

Bob the Seducer

Bang, and that's the winner!!

attaboy Berb

MagicMarker

What a goal!!!

Drumpot

Berba Sweet . .

Gonzovision

wtf Hilario

joe316

Berba ya beaut!!

the_one_&_only

Delighted for Berba

Drumpot

Bob the Seducer wrote: »

Bang

And the dirt is gone . .

Wolfe Tone

I take it back Berbs, I love ya!

MagicMarker

lol @ Giggs

Not a shabby display by United at all.

Barr

Well played Utd.

Liam O

'Sure it's only the charity shield'

besty

Lovely goal to finish the game. A decent game and a good runout for the squads.

Really looking forward to the Newcastle game now!

Insect Overlord

I Paul Scholes.

MagicMarker

Trilla wrote: »

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QFT

everdead.ie

It's funny ya hardly ever hear Scholes speak

Drumpot

besty wrote: »

Lovely goal to finish the game. A decent game and a good runout for the squads.

Really looking forward to the Newcastle game now!

Me too . . Cant wait . .

Fast forward . . 9.46pm Monday 9th August - Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle . .:(

Drumpot

Better get Valencia into my fantasy football team . . Reckon hes gonna have a brilliant season . .

Drumpot

Andy Gray "Look how dissapointed those chelsea players are" . .

Cue Essien with a big beaming smile on his face . .:D

Hank Scorpio

whats zola doing up there?

Gonzovision

nuxxx wrote: »

whats zola doing up there?

Being a legend

starbelgrade

Chelsea - just marginally better than the LOI selction.

PHB

Enjoyable game Good start, Chico looked lively and really offers something different up front, and I think Berbatov works well with him. Nani played well too, fantastic assist, its important he remains top form.

everdead.ie

Haha that's mad did Capello really think he was injured looks like he told him to call him if he's ok next time

Bob the Seducer

Always good to kick off the season with another budget Bundesliga trophy for the cabinet, the serious business starts in about a week against the Toon though.