Manchester United v Charlton Athletic [r]

Discussion in 'Charlton Athletic' started by hartley, Apr 18, 2004.

  1. hartley

    hartley Member

    On Tuesday. Any predictions?

    The Red Devils haven't exactly been dominating anyone lately. Could we steal a point at Old Trafford? Should we dare to dream we could win as we did at Anfield?

    I hope we see the return of Stuart this match. And how about getting Thomas at least back on the bench just in case? And sit Jensen down. I think he needs a day off -- or 14. Get Euell back in there behind JJ and Bartlett. And attack the back.

    Go Addicks!
     
  2. kevruth

    kevruth Member

    May 30, 2001
    Perrysburg, Ohio, US
    The bad news is that Van Nistelrooy is expected to return to the lineup tomorrow.

    Paul Scholes my start a suspension tomorrow. If he holds off and appeals then he will miss the FA Cup final. Let's hope that he opts to play in the Cup and not against Charlton.
     
  3. kevruth

    kevruth Member

    May 30, 2001
    Perrysburg, Ohio, US
    Confirmed. Paul Scholes has received a three match suspension with immediate effect and therefore will miss the Charlton match. Some bit of good news.
     
  4. RobtheAggie

    RobtheAggie Member+

    Sep 10, 2001
    Middle Georgia
    Club:
    Rochester Rhinos
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Scholes out is a good thing. Ruud back is not. I think that a point from this match would be great. That would be huge in the race for the last CL spot. It would put Charlton 1 point our of the spot with the easiest schedule points wise of the remaining teams.
     
  5. hartley

    hartley Member

    We will have Stuart back for this one. Don't know if he will start or even be on the bench. But reports are that he is fit.

    And Bartlett apparently had some sort of back problem as well. Maybe that is why he didn't play well against the Blues. But he is also fit.
     
  6. RobtheAggie

    RobtheAggie Member+

    Sep 10, 2001
    Middle Georgia
    Club:
    Rochester Rhinos
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    0-2. Goals by Saha and Neville. This hurts, but 4th place is still possible. I do not think it will happen, but it does add a little intrigue.
     
  7. hartley

    hartley Member

    Well, I didn't think we could steal a point at Old Trafford. Yet I was hopeful.

    What is disheartening is our overall play. We don't seem to be that hardworking team we were just a week ago. We seem flat.

    I'm sorry, but Jensen is in a position to take some leadership and he just doesn't. Yeah, I know he is great at free kicks and corners, but we need someone with some personality and toughness in his spot.

    And we DiCanion back on the pitch from the start -- up to his old tricks and pushing everyone to be their best.

    If Jensen continues to start in the middle, I fear we will fall and not reach our best finish yet in the league. Curbs must get over his infatuation with players and put the best team on the pitch.
     

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