Man United v Leeds United - 10/28 (Carling Cup) [R]

[Achtung]

Did we do match threads for the league cup last year? Don't remember, seeing as how no one really cares about it (except the 'Pool, and their shining plastic treble).

Anyways, Carroll will replace Howard (a sure sign of our lack of confidence in Timmy :rolleyes: ), and Dj2 and Forlan look to get a start. We could also see Kieran Richardson, Danny Pugh, Paul Tierney and Chris Eagles on the pitch at Elland Road.

Take it FWIW. I guess SAF will be using it to display the youth, while the rest of the team sits and watches while pondering how to approach this weekend's match against surprising Portsmouth.

[Coheed&Cambria]

It looks like Sir Alex isn't taking this game seriously. I have been hearing great things about Tierney and Eagles so I am intersted to see them play.

[Potomac Red Devil]

Would love to see Ronaldo, Fletcher, Richardson, etc., get lots of playing time in the League Cup, and hopefully boost their confidence a bit.

[gildarkevin]

When you think about it, it's actually not that weak a side, given that many of these players have gotten semi-regular first team action this year such as Forlan, Fletcher, DJ2, Ronaldo, even Pugh, Richardson and Bellion played a lot on the preseason trip.

It's definitely not the full on "we don't care" attitude that resulted in the 4-0 hammering at Arsenal a couple seasons ago.

[Man_United_FL]

Does anyone know if this game will be televised at all today? If not, I can always rely on MU.tv and their radio stream, but I'd much rather watch the game.

[Potomac Red Devil]

I wonder what kind of a side Leeds will field today...you have to think they will field a strong one, since they need all the victories they can get their hands on...

[Motterman]

Leeds squad for tonight:

Robinson, Kelly, Matteo, Harte, Radebe, Duberry, Roque Junior, Camara, Viduka, Olembe, Sakho, Wilcox, Smith, Johnson, Batty, Lennon, Domi, Chapuis, Bridges, Milner, Barmby, Carson.

Fergie on team tonight: "Nicky Butt, Eric Djemba-Djemba, David Bellion and Diego Forlan will all play. It will be a mix of that and the first team squad, which is exactly the way we have always approached it. Roy Carroll will also play."

And Fergie on Ronaldo: "It is easy to forget he is still only 18, and a lot has been happening in the boy's life since he came here. He made that great debut for us, and was then picked for the full Portugal side, so he needs a break"

[gildarkevin]

Starting Lineups:

Leeds:

Robinson, Kelly, Harte, Camara, Roque Junior, Olembe, Milner, Johnson, Sakho, Bridges, Smith

United:

Carroll, Neville G., Neville, P., O'Shea, Fortune, Butt, DJ2, Fletcher, Richardson, Bellion, Forlan

[Motterman]

Link to Live Audio can be found here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/3221361.stm

Still 0-0

[ManUtd R16]

Is this game live on Korean TV? :-P

[giggs88]

two chances for forlan.

[Pinesol13]

Originally posted by giggs88
two chances for forlan.


here we go again....

[giggs88]

almost half-time still a no-no game. :(

[Motterman]

Alan "C.F.B."* Smith making a menace of himself.

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*Cheating Fecking Bahstad

[giggs88]

p. neville booked for foul on sakho. :(

[penquinref]

Originally posted by ManUtd R16
Is this game live on Korean TV? :-P

NO, BUMMER, BUT CHECK OUT MOTTERMAN;S AUDIO LINK
THANKS, MOTT!!!

[nicephoras]

Roque Jr. with the goal in the 49th minute.

[Potomac Red Devil]

Bellion with a goal in the 79th minute. 1-1.

[billyireland]

VERY cool & collected goal from Bellion, slid it in between Robinsons legs after Harte and/or Camara played him onside. Leeds dominated the first half, but ManU have shown urgency in the 2nd and have been on top for the last half hour

[Achtung]

And that's all she wrote. 1-1 tie. Good to see Bellion get on the scoresheet, and disappointed to see Forlan missing his chances again. Looks like he'll never develop into the player we thought he might be.