FA Cup Semi: Manchester United vs. Everton 19/04/09 1600KO [R]

[Tony Dellbird]

Well, not much traffic considering it's not that far away now. I feel we're in with a big chance, if our defence come out strong. Howard needs to sort it out a bit between the sticks. He hasn't been impressing me of late, but still, keep the faith cos he's a mint keeper. No Jo as usual, so I'm expecting a 4-4-1-1 with Fellaini playing behind Saha. No surprises or shocks as yet. I thought how Man Utd performed against Porto tonight would give us a good idea as to what to expect, and It wasn't all that amazing. We'd test them better than what Porto did tonight I wager. So all that's left to say is Come on you Blues!

[Tony Dellbird]

Was going through youtube and saw this, thought some people here may like it. YouTube - Goodison Park

[spider_kin]

theres rumors saha is out with a virus, so lets hope he gets better. I'm booked on a bus to London sunday morning and leaving london 8pm sunday night back to liverpool. that's going to be exciting. hopefully going to meet up with Rocket.

Should be really exciting, extremely nerve wracking and quite insane... epic!

COYB

[Tony Dellbird]

I'm confident. I think?

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Just can't f'n wait...

[revelationx]

Good luck tomorrow.

[Tony Dellbird]

Cheers mate. We'll need it.

[eainterplay]

I'm assuming the reason Jo is not available is because he is cup tied? I think we have a good chance of pulling the upset.

[Tony Dellbird]

I'm assuming the reason Jo is not available is because he is cup tied? I think we have a good chance of pulling the upset.

Me too, it seems United at least on this forum, severely underestimate us. Also Jo is cup tied, which is a damn shame, as I think he'd give United a lot of trouble, especially since their defence's new tactic is to back off strikers.

[Jondi10]

Can't wait for tomorrow! We have a good chance to win it. Even if we don't I'm going to be extremely proud of our boys. We had the toughest draws out of everyone and yet we still pushed through and got this far.

[Jondi10]

Read this on Soccernet today:
Despite the enormity of their meeting with David Moyes' side, the Red Devils will be virtually unrecognisable from the team that started in Portugal.
Wayne Rooney (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=21046), Cristiano Ronaldo (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=22774), Ryan Giggs (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=8853) and Michael Carrick (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=7971) are all expected to stand down, with Edwin van der Sar (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=8884) and Dimitar Berbatov (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=12724) possibly joining them, although some will be on the bench in case of emergency.


Looks like Sir Alex is doubting us. I know he wants to rest people after the CL game and a EPL game coming up but when he says "although some will be on the bench in case of emergency" makes me feel like he's saying he has us easily beat even with a weakened starting 11. Arrogant SOB. Go out there and show no mercy boys!! COYB!!

[KATref]

Read this on Soccernet today:


Looks like Sir Alex is doubting us. I know he wants to rest people after the CL game and a EPL game coming up but when he says "although some will be on the bench in case of emergency" makes me feel like he's saying he has us easily beat even with a weakened starting 11. Arrogant SOB. Go out there and show no mercy boys!! COYB!!

Agree completely, I can't wait for this match.

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Read this on Soccernet today:


Looks like Sir Alex is doubting us. I know he wants to rest people after the CL game and a EPL game coming up but when he says "although some will be on the bench in case of emergency" makes me feel like he's saying he has us easily beat even with a weakened starting 11. Arrogant SOB. Go out there and show no mercy boys!! COYB!!

To be fair, he's always stated that FA Cup is distinctly 3rd in the pecking order for what he wants.

[CobrasCiudadJuarez]

COYB!!!! I'll be at the Indios game in Juarez, but will be cheering on with my Everton shirt on! COYB!!!!

[YankToff]

Everton have a game today?!?!?!

Who do they play?
Where is this game at?

;)

[Tony Dellbird]

Everton have a game today?!?!?!

Who do they play?
Where is this game at?

;)

Sorry the title was long enough, didn't wanna stick Wembley in there :p

[Tony Dellbird]

Starting Lineup

Howard
Hibbert
Jagielka
Lescott
Baines
Osman
Neville
Cahill
Pienaar
Fellaini
Saha

Strong team. Man Utd are weak, but we shouldn't be complacent they still have some decent players on, like Rio Vidic Park and Anderson.

[YankToff]

Starting Lineup

Howard
Hibbert
Jagielka
Lescott
Baines
Osman
Neville
Cahill
Pienaar
Fellaini
Saha

Strong team. Man Utd are weak, but we shouldn't be complacent they still have some decent players on, like Rio Vidic Park and Anderson.

That is the best team Moyes could name, good to see. Although I suspect the team might be different if we were really challenging for the 4th CL spot.

[eainterplay]

Our starting XI looks good, but I believe we'll need to watch the second tier players for Man U. They'll be looking to prove something. I, myself, am especially worried about a player like Anderson.

[Tony Dellbird]

I've wanted Anderson to bang one in all season, what's the betting he bags one here. I reckon we'll take an early lead. Cahill is going to merk them in the box. We need to hit the wings on the attack and double back for the twins. They're weak in defence but handy going forward.