Manchester United vs Manchester City 2/10 [R]

[Numquam Moribimur]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d1/Manchester_United_Badge_1973-1998.png


vs

http://www.the-english-football-archive.com/images/emblems/Manchester_City_fc.gif



Date: 2/10
Time: 8:30 AM (ET) 1:30 PM ( UK)
Venue: Old Trafford
TV: Sky Sports 1 and Setanta Sports



Evra and Rooney are out via 5 Yellow cards


Vds
Brown Rio Vidic Oshea
Ronaldo Carrick Scholes Giggs
Anderson
Tevez




Let's stuff these bitter blue noses :D

[Vermont Red]

Why didn't RofM make this thread?

[sab456]

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=529760 (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=529760)

:(

[Numquam Moribimur]

Why didn't RofM make this thread?

Because I did....Hope this helps

[Vermont Red]

Now I'm worried about this match.

[BusbyBabes]

Because I did....Hope this helps

Aye only top reds can start a match thread..;)

[Numquam Moribimur]

Now I'm worried about this match.

Don't worry.....If 99 blue ballons can beat city, we should have no problem

[MtP07]

-----------VdS
Wesley---Rio---Vida---O'legend
------Carrick---Scholes
Nani------Ronaldo----Giggs
----------Tevez

[Vermont Red]

-----------VdS
Wesley---Rio---Vida---O'legend
------Carrick---Scholes
Nani------Ronaldo----Giggs
----------Tevez

How long before the first "What? No Rooney?" post?

[Invincible]

------------Ronaldo
------------Tevez
Nani----------------------Park
------Scholes---Anderson
Evra----------------------Brown
-------Vidic-------Rio
-------------VDS

[pgr17]

damn, Evra is out too?

oh and City will also be wearing shirts without sponsors:

http://i26.tinypic.com/5uian7.jpg

[Father Ted]

Elano is out for them, suspended I think.

[cr7torossi]

Any news on Neville? <not the usual 2-weeks stuff> or Saha for that matter?

It is a good game to give Park some play-time, we need him to be in top-form within the next month if we have to keep competing on all 3 fronts.

[Numquam Moribimur]

Elano is out for them, suspended I think.

Thank-god....BC it's like watching Brazil when he plays

[pgr17]

Any news on Neville? <not the usual 2-weeks stuff> or Saha for that matter?

not sure how accurate it is but the physio room website (http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php) is listing "no return date" for both Saha and Neville.

[Republic of Mancunia]

Why didn't RofM make this thread?

Because in my infinite wisdom I feel that Tuesday is too early to be a starting a match thread for a game that takes place on a Sunday.

[Vermont Red]

Because in my infinite wisdom I feel that Tuesday is too early to be a starting a match thread for a game that takes place on a Sunday.

I agree. When I saw the match thread I remember thinking "Wow, I can't believe its Saturday already." Imagine my disappointment.

[Motterman]

Because in my infinite wisdom I feel that Tuesday is too early to be a starting a match thread for a game that takes place on a Sunday.


Actually, 10/2 is 8 months away. :p

[benni...]

City being without Elano could be good, it could be bad. Lately, Elano hasnt exactly been playing as good as he was early on in the campaign. Then again, it could be a blessing for them having someone more steady in the team at the moment.

Im not sure if Bejani will be playing, or if it will be Sturridge. I've only seen just a little of him, but he's sharp. I wouldnt expect him to trouble Rio and Vidic on his own. Petrov on the left, Vassell/Ireland on the right, with Geovanni playing in Elano's spot. Honestly, that quartet doesnt bother me. It will probably be Gelson Fernandes and Hammann in midfield.

Personally, I'd field...

----------VDS-----------
-----Ferdinand--Vidic----
-Brown-------------Oshea
----Carrick--Scholes------
Park-----------------Giggs
----------Tevez----------
----------Ronaldo---------

Its unfortunate the boss chose to rely on our current group of strikers. It has us resorting to playing Ronaldo upfront. It looked good against Portsmouth, but Fergie has already said he doesnt intend to convert Ronaldo to a striker because of the loss of Penetration from midfield. It seems he has no other choice now.

I chose Carrick Scholes because I feel it would help us going forward. It just seems whenever they play, we pressure the other teams goal more. I think it would be wise to play keep Anderson on the bench as an attacking option. We know for sure one of Tevez, Park, Scholes wont play the whole 90. We would all be disappointed if we were losing in the 60th minute, and saw Michael Carrick, or John Oshea subbed on. Should we be winning, and Scholes still cant go 90 then Anderson could sub him out.

Im hoping Nani definately plays in this game, if not for rewarding his steadily improving play, then to provide another attacking option off the bench. Hargreaves could be bought in to help us defend the lead. I would start him if Elano were to play.

Ronaldo and Tevez upfront, it could be tasty. Not pinning all my hopes on it, but there is definately potential for it to work. If Scholes wasnt playing, then I think it would be a disaster. Scholes can get them the ball. They wouldnt have to drop deep and leave one another isolated. As long as Scholes can get going, I think they will be good enough for us to create some chances.

We are in good form, and they are not. However everyone knows with a local derby like this, form is thrown out the window. I dont think Fergie will have many problems getting them up for this game. Lets win this one in memory of the babes.

[Charleysurf]

Actually, 10/2 is 8 months away. :p

This being a United board we should observe Manchester conventions. That includes puting the day before the month, driving on the left and watching Coronation Street instead of Eastenders.