Manchester United vs Real Madrid Match Thread. 5/3/2013 K.O 19.45

Pudsy33

Jesus lads he only asked for a scarf!

bassy

I don't wear them,the reason I want one is for my local.he has the ceiling in pub covered in scarfs,from country scarfs to prem club scarfs etc,kinda a collector at this stage.

Melion

bassy wrote: »

I don't wear them,the reason I want one is for my local.he has the ceiling in pub covered in scarfs,from country scarfs to prem club scarfs etc,kinda a collector at this stage.

How will it keep you warm when United win the league if it's on the ceiling of a pub?

bassy

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Jesus lads he only asked for a scarf!

ridiculous pudsy isn't it.

bassy

Melion wrote: »

How will it keep you warm when United win the league if it's on the ceiling of a pub?

It ain't for me melon,the 20th remark was aimed as a sneer at the noisey neighbour fan.god sum people cannot read between the lines.

Melion

bassy wrote: »

It ain't for me melon,the 20th remark was aimed as a sneer at the noisey neighbour fan.god sum people cannot read between the lines.

Ah, so you tried to be funny. Understood.

GavRedKing

Enough about the f**king scarf, it's a match thread, keep it on topic.

MagicMarker

Nani will definitely start imo.

Donnielighto

Can' wait, biggest game of the season.

who has it instead of sky?

Melion

Back to the match anyway, I actually can't wait for it. I'm incredibly jealous of all real United fans today, it seems like a lifetime ago since Liverpool were involved in matches like this and destroying Madrid at Anfield.

Donnielighto

MagicMarker wrote: »

Nani will definitely start imo.

i hope so, we'll need his speed and ability on the counter as an outlet,

sReq | uTeK

just a shame this isn't on RTE

Pudsy33

Melion wrote: »

It is

It's not, utv or tv3 I think

Edit: nice ninja delete Melion :pac:

Melion

Pudsy33 wrote: »

It's not, utv or tv3 I think

Damn, ninja delete wasn't quick enough
I looked at guide wrong, at least itv is in hd.

sReq | uTeK

Can't stand ITV, Andy Townsend is a bellend.

As i have to record, no sky, so will probs pick TV3 at least they have extended highlights of the other game, usually.

Melion

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Can't stand ITV, Andy Townsend is a bellend.

As i have to record, no sky, so will probs pick TV3 at least they have extended highlights of the other game, usually.

He's better than Trevor feckin Welch

sReq | uTeK

Melion wrote: »

He's better than Trevor feckin Welch

I dunno, I DESPISE a man that captained and played for Ireland 70 times only to commentate on England games and refer to them as WE

Melion

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

I dunno, I DESPISE a man that captained and played for Ireland 70 times only to commentate on England games and refer to them as WE

Born, raised, lives in England. He is English, not irish.

IamtheWalrus

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

I dunno, I DESPISE a man that captained and played for Ireland 70 times only to commentate on England games and refer to them as WE

Are you sure he actually does say 'we'? I have not heard that. Wouldn't bother me though because he is English.

sReq | uTeK

Melion wrote: »

Born, raised, lives in England. He is English, not irish.

then don't play for "YOUR COUNTRY"

Or am i missing something? I always thought when you play international football you are indeed playing for "YOUR COUNTRY"

sReq | uTeK

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

Are you sure he actually does say 'we'? I have not heard that. Wouldn't bother me though because he is English.

Says we all the time, probably not noticeable as it isn't that big of a deal in reality, it just rubs me up the wrong way...meh!!!

MagicMarker

Jesus, who gives a shít?

sReq | uTeK

MagicMarker wrote: »

Jesus, who gives a shít?

So far I count 3 people...how are you?

RVD420

De Gea to boss it tonight, 1-0 United!

Melion

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

then don't play for "YOUR COUNTRY"

Or am i missing something? I always thought that when you play international football you are indeed playing for "YOUR COUNTRY"

No, his country didn't want him and he wouldn't have got near their starting 11. Just like countless other " irish" players. He got to play in 2 world cups because of the choice he made.

GavRedKing

I cant wait for tonight, I predict many cards and not just in the game.

Donnielighto

GavRedKing wrote: »

I cant wait for tonight, I predict many cards and not just in the game.

What is it about chelsea and being so keen to show people the door? :pac::pac:

Melion

GavRedKing wrote: »

I cant wait for tonight, I predict many cards and not just in the game.

Can we talk about scarves after the match?

cournioni

Xavi6 wrote: »

Hopefully I'll wake up to news of a Ronaldo hat trick and a Real win.

Thats the only joy you'll get this season! :pac:

I'm really hating all of this optimism towards United. Optimism is the enemy, pessimism is the key to victory*!







*well for fans anyway.

Lovely Bloke

Madrid will go through.

The_Kew_Tour

Viva Ronaldo!!!!

I take 4-3 win like last time now.

Have exam at 5 and more nervous about game.

GavRedKing

Donnielighto wrote: »

What is it about chelsea and being so keen to show people the door? :pac::pac:

Dont know, just something that's in our make up at this stage I reckon.

:pac:

Melion wrote: »

Can we talk about scarves after the match?

Depends, are we talking match day scarves or just general club scarves that say the teams name?

sReq | uTeK

Melion wrote: »

No, his country didn't want him and he wouldn't have got near their starting 11. Just like countless other " irish" players. He got to play in 2 world cups because of the choice he made.

I'll agree to disagree as we won't reach a compromise, you obviously feel different than I on the matter and that's cool.

intellectual dosser

RVD420 wrote: »

De Gea to boss it tonight, 1-0 United!

If he doesnt then its big trouble for United!

Melion

GavRedKing wrote: »

Depends, are we talking match day scarves or just general club scarves that say the teams name?

Which do you prefer?

Donnielighto

any word on pepe vs varane and Rms gk? presume the other 9 positions are pretty set

Essien

GavRedKing wrote: »

Depends, are we talking match day scarves or just general club scarves that say the teams name?

What if Andy Townsend is spotted wearing a half scarf while singing god save the queen? Can we discuss that?

Essien

Anyway, I fancy Madrid to go through, but only marginally, 2-2 on the night but it should be a cracker either way.

The_Kew_Tour

Only time I get half half scarfs is when at Ireland Match abroad.

Club ones no thanks.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Surely varane has to play after the last few clasicos?

GavRedKing

Melion wrote: »

Which do you prefer?

Normal scarves if I had to choose but I wouldnt wear one really, I got enough stick in the Full Kit Wanker thread. :pac:

Donnielighto wrote: »

any word on pepe vs varane and Rms gk? presume the other 9 positions are pretty set

I imagine it will be

D.Lpoez
Arbeloa Varane Ramos Coentrao
Khedira Alonso
Di Maria Ozil Ronaldo
Benzema

The_Kew_Tour

This match feels more like semi final tie then last 16.

Can never remember tie this early with more hype.

GavRedKing

Essien wrote: »

What if Andy Townsend is spotted wearing a half scarf while singing god save the queen? Can we discuss that?

Depends what the scarf is, is it half England/Rep of Ireland one?

If so yes we can discuss it, only after the game though.

v3ttel

If Jones really isn't fit:

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DDG

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RDS

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Rio

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Evans

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Evra

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Clev

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HardToBelieveItsNotScholes

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Nani

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Rooney

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Young

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RVP

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Lindegaard, Kagawa, Valencia, Chico, Welbeck, Smalling, Anderson.

Tonight is just a bonus imho. It's not the end of the world if we do go out to an excellent side. Priority should be the EPL.

Giggsy11

Melion wrote: »

Just a question, no need for arguments or anything. How do you all feel about SAF disrespecting the real Ronaldo in this press conference?

I didn't watch the video so not sure in what way he said. *assumption* Like there are 2 Ronaldos so he couldn't think of anything at that moment to make reference to Cristiano and Brazilan one (not any younger you see) so accidently said "fatty one".

I feel it was disrespectful towards all time great player. He shouldn't have used that word.

Melion

Giggsy11 wrote: »

I didn't watch the video so not sure in what way he said. Like maybe there are 2 Ronaldos so he couldn't think of anything at that moment to make reference to Cristiano and Brazilan one (not any younger you see) so accidently said "fatty one".

I feel it was disrespectful towards all time great player. He shouldn't have used that word.

Brazilian, that word would have been enough.

Nalz

Xavi6 wrote: »

Hopefully I'll wake up to news of a Ronaldo hat trick and a Real win.

Hopefully I'll see a Ronaldo hat trick and a Utd win.

Giggsy11

Melion wrote: »

Brazilian, that word would have been enough.

I know. Maybe SAF didn't realise at that time.

Liam O

My expectations are far too high for this game from a United perspective. Definitely need some of that glorious pessimism

Mongo

Rooney10 wrote: »

If Jones really isn't fit:

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DDG

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RDS

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Rio

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Evans

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Evra

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Clev

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HardToBelieveItsNotScholes

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Nani

---

Rooney

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Young

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RVP

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Lindegaard, Kagawa, Valencia, Chico, Welbeck, Smalling, Anderson.

Tonight is just a bonus imho. It's not the end of the world if we do go out to an excellent side. Priority should be the EPL.

I'd like to see Nani but I think it will be Welbeck and probably Kagawa instead of Young? But that's just me, who knows what Fergie will go with.