Fenerbahce v United - CL - 12/8 [R]

[Achtung]

Final group stage match for us, doesn't really matter that much since we're already through, and Fergie says "We'll rest a few of Saturday's team ... The boys who played in the Carling Cup against Arsenal on Wednesday will get a chance." For those concerned about topping the group (does it matter in the draw?), UEFA.com says "Lyon will finish top only if they beat bottom side AC Sparta Praha and United fail to win at Fenerbahçe SK". It'll be nice to give our guys a rest before next Monday's match against Fulham.

[Robert25]

How much of the Carling cup team will figure in this is the question i think. I'd like to see some of our subs like Smith get a key role though. Even though we are through does not mean we should send a total reserve side either, I'd like us to get some experiance for some of the younger guys and playing time for those not really seeing much action this season. My squad:
---------------Howard------------------
Spector----Brown-----O'Shea---Fortune
---------P.Neville----------DJ2
Fletcher------------------Richardson
----------Smith----------Bellion

[Potomac Red Devil]

How much of the Carling cup team will figure in this is the question i think. I'd like to see some of our subs like Smith get a key role though. Even though we are through does not mean we should send a total reserve side either, I'd like us to get some experiance for some of the younger guys and playing time for those not really seeing much action this season. My squad:
---------------Howard------------------
Spector----Brown-----O'Shea---Fortune
---------P.Neville----------DJ2
Fletcher------------------Richardson
----------Smith----------Bellion

Move Fletcher back to Neville's spot and put Kleberson in Fletcher's spot and it works for me.

[Motterman]

Move Fletcher back to Neville's spot and put Kleberson in Fletcher's spot and it works for me.
Kleberson is out until after New Years. (ankle)

[johno]

We must put more experience than what's been listed so far... and more talent too. It may be important to rest players but we don't need to get thrashed.

I think either Ronaldo or Giggs should start on one of the wings... other than that I'd say what u guys have out there is good... I'd also play Silvestre too, he needs the time on the pitch cuz he still has issues to work out with Howard and defenders dont need to be rested quite as much as the other players.

[arsenalgirl30016]

Kleberson is out until after New Years. (ankle)

Speaking of Alan Smith-what in the world happened to his head during the match this weekend? I just saw the pictures-looked nasty. He looked like he was loopy with a concussion or that he actually had fun getting his head bashed!

[Motterman]

Speaking of Alan Smith-what in the world happened to his head during the match this weekend? I just saw the pictures-looked nasty. He looked like he was loopy with a concussion or that he actually had fun getting his head bashed!He's a warrior. A true red legend in the making for us at the moment. There's not much more he could of done for us, except maybe be a bit luckier earlier in the year in front of goal, but it weren't for lack of effort. Well done to our Smithy.

P.S. Gives me an idea. :cool:

BTW, he got sandwiched between two defenders trying to win a header and took an elbow to the noggin. He came back in the match, but the ref made him leave cause of all the blood. They don't make many like that anymore... :D

[Achtung]

P.S. Gives me an idea. :cool:

Me too. ;)

October 31, 2005:
"And what are you dressed as, young man?"
"Oi, I'm Alan Fookin Smith now gimme me ket and bugger off ye old double bagger 'fore I tomtit all ova ye... bloody heifer..."

[Motterman]

Me too. ;)

October 31, 2005:
"And what are you dressed as, young man?"
"Oi, I'm Alan Fookin Smith now gimme me ket and bugger off ye old double bagger 'fore I tomtit all ova ye... bloody heifer..."
I'll go with you and wear a United kit with a Shrek mask on.

[nicephoras]

I hope you win, as you finishing second would ensure that we can't face you in the next round. And looking at the potential second place teams (and taking out English ones) that leaves Barca (or Milan), Bayern and Real. No offense to Lyon, and I hope I don't end up eating my words, but I'd rather face them than the above sides.

[Motterman]

I hope you win, as you finishing second would ensure that we can't face you in the next round. And looking at the potential second place teams (and taking out English ones) that leaves Barca (or Milan), Bayern and Real. No offense to Lyon, and I hope I don't end up eating my words, but I'd rather face them than the above sides.
In any case, UEFA will somehow arrange for us to draw Real Madrid even if they have to bend their own rules. ;)

[arsenalgirl30016]

I'll go with you and wear a United kit with a Shrek mask on.


Might scare the regular trick or treaters out there guys! Be careful!

[nicephoras]

In any case, UEFA will somehow arrange for us to draw Real Madrid even if they have to bend their own rules. ;)

Not Bayern? ;)

[Mac_Howard]

Don't they fix the draw for this round so that teams from the same nation don't meet? I seem to remember Alex mentioning that when he spoke about it not being important to win the group. I think it applies to the last 16 but not beyond.

[Acronym]

No Smith I don't think. I'd play those kids man, you know Nglulala and Pique, Rossi yea that lot. They're playing that snappy footy we were playing a 'couple a go'.

[astabooty]

webstream

http://www.startv.com.tr/asx/startv.asx

[Motterman]

Team (from): Howard, Ricardo, P Neville (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/3892.html), Brown, O'Shea, Fortune, Spector, Pique, McShane, Picken, Fletcher, Djemba-Djemba (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/20000000000000000000019556.html), Miller, Richardson, Ronaldo (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/4256.html), Jones, Eagles, Poole, Bellion, Ebanks-Blake.

So, what will happen next:

a) UEFA complain that Manchester United are disgracing the European Cup by fielding a weakened side
b) Turkish fans bitch whine moan and complain that Manchester United isn't bringing enough stars
c) We win, top the group, and go on to win the whole darn thing.

Answers on a notepad please.

[bigtoga]

In any case, UEFA will somehow arrange for us to draw Real Madrid even if they have to bend their own rules. ;)
I'm thinking that the FA and UEFA will get together so that Man Utd can play Arse yet *again*. The EPL, FA Cup and Carling Cups just aren't enough!

hehe - I know, I know... just kidding.

Oh wait - the Arses haven't *qualified* yet, have they? GO ROSENBURG!!

[Achtung]

Team (from): Howard, Ricardo, P Neville (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/3892.html), Brown, O'Shea, Fortune, Spector, Pique, McShane, Picken, Fletcher, Djemba-Djemba (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/20000000000000000000019556.html), Miller, Richardson, Ronaldo (http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/4256.html), Jones, Eagles, Poole, Bellion, Ebanks-Blake.

-------------Howard---------------
--Spector--PNev--Brown--O'Shea--
--Miller--Fletcher--Dj2--Richardson--
---------Bellion--Ebanks------------

Ronaldo or Eagles can sub in late if we need to.

[Motterman]

-------------Howard---------------
--Spector--PNev--Brown--O'Shea--
--Miller--Fletcher--Dj2--Richardson--
---------Bellion--Ebanks------------

Ronaldo or Eagles can sub in late if we need to.
I'd like to see Ronaldo played as an out and out striker in this one. Partner Miller and Fletcher in the middle (both their natural positions).

Either that or have Ronaldo running the show as the attacking midfielder with Fletcher anchoring the center and Miller out on the right side...

Oh, and put O'Shea and Brown in the middle and have Spector at left back and P Nev at right back. Or try DJ2 at right back...

So many options.... I like qualifying early and getting the kids some time in Europe. :cool: