United vs Panathinaikos 9/16 [R]

Squad for tonight:

Howard, Carroll, G Neville, P Neville, Silvestre, Ferdinand, O'Shea, Fortune, Butt, Solskjaer, Ronaldo, Keano (!), Djemba-Djemba, Giggs, van Nistelrooy, Forlan, Fletcher, Richardson

 

Bad feelings about this one. Team hasn't been that sharp and I worry that they are overlooking the game.

 

I think we can all thank their Polish striker Emanuel Olisadebe for this not to happen:

“Their defence is not good enough for a top European team. They leave a lot of holes and let in too many goals. Why can’t I score a goal against them if a bad English side like Southampton can?”

 

.....and acording to espn soccernet.. Mr. Big Mouth will most likely start on the Sub's Bench. Thanks for the Changing Room Bulletin Board words Oli..(I like our Ole better!!!!)

 

Ouch. Southampton can't be all that pleased.

 

Barthez?

According to soccernet's preview of the match, it sounds like Barthez is going to get the nod. Anyone heard otherwise? I am NOT trolling.

 

quote

"With all but one member of his defence retained since then, Fabien Barthez appears to have been singled out for the calamitous opening."

right from the article, which I forgot to put in the last post.

 

I think that means that Barthez has been blamed for the first leg loss against Real Madrid. Doesn't mention anything about him starting this match though.

 

Re: Barthez?

Dude, I think you're misreading this. It says, in reference to goals scored vs. United by Real Madrid in the first leg of their match during last season's champion's league "with all but one member of his defence retained since then, Fabien Barthez appears to have been singled out for the calamitous opening". This does not mean Barthez is playing tonight. It means SAF blames Barthez for the defeat.

 

The mention of Barthez was in reference to the 3-1 loss in pre-season. As well the two legs against Real last year.

 

Well, this fella' is mislead and hasn't faced the likes of Tim Howard yet

 

Help!!!

I tried to subscribe to the UEFA MatchPass so I can listen to the game live, and I was told that only citizens from EU countries can subscribe. Does anyone know another place to listen to the game live?

Thanks

 

thanks for the clear-up

ahhh!, that makes sense.

 

"Does anyone know another place to listen to the game live?"

Try manutd.com. You can listen on MU radio through MU TV. It was free last time I did it a few weeks ago.

 

It's still free but you have to sign up for ONE UNITED it's free but it takes a few minutes.

 

Hey penquin we like the same exact teams!

 

Man Utd 1 - Panathinaikos 0

RVN scores off of a corner.

Oops - Just gave the goal to Silvestre.

Another goal for Utd.

Fortune scores.


Man Utd 2 - Panathinaikos 0

 

Goal for United.

1-0 in the 12th minute.

Don't know who yet.... Silvestre.

Now Fortune!

2 - Nil!!!

And United are off and rolling....

 

Does anyone know what formation United is playing? UEFA.com no longer shows this in Match Centre (or is the full version only accessible by subscribers?)

 

Guess what, Howard just made a one-handed save against Panathinaikos Great save Howard!

 

TIMMY!

That was a wonderful save from the American, his dive low and to his right saved a certain goal...

 

Excellent! Howard saves not only the goal, but Rio's face as well. Supposedly he was badly beaten in the air.

 

According to the Man Utd Matchtracker, they are playing a 4-5-1 with Giggs and Solskjaer moving forward to help Ruud in a more forward position.

 

Hey, is "United" a requirement for teams you support? Manchester United, DC United, United States MNT