United may not have had the best of weeks but the bookmakers make them a top priced 1.73 to bounce back and notch an away victory over Aston Villa and the stats suggest they will do just that.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s young guns were frustrated in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle last weekend, as Javier Hernandez’s opener was cancelled out by Demba Ba following a controversial penalty decision that the gaffer described as “shocking”.
They then slipped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Wednesday to bow out of the Carling Cup at the quarter-final stage, after which Ferguson apologised to supporters for the performance having rested several senior players and relied on inexperienced young blood to deliver the goods.
It will be back to the first-choice starting XI for the trip to Villa, and that should be enough for United to land odds of 1.73 with bet365, Betfred and Paddy Power and bag all three points.
The stats are certainly in United’s favour as far as this clash is concerned.
Villa have won none of their last 15 Premiership home games against United, drawing six and losing nine, and overall they have won just one of 31 meetings between the two sides.
United have also won 11 times at Villa Park in the PL, and with Rooney, Chicharito, Nani and Vidic all expected to start it would take a brave man to back against them not notching another win over Alex McLeish’s men.
I certainly expect them to prove too strong for the Villans, who have made their worst start to the season since 2005/06 and were very poor in their 0-0 draw at Swansea last weekend.
One player who will be relishing the game for United is Vidic, who scored in both matches against them last season.
He clearly likes netting against the claret and blues, and at a whopping price of 26 with bet365 and Paddy Power could be worth a small investment to pop up an net the opener.
You can also get 9.5 with bet365 about him scoring anytime during the 90 minutes, and that looks tempting given his record.
With Villa struggling to score I fancy United to win this to nil, and the 2.8 on offer with Paddy Power about that outcome looks huge.
I am going to take United to win 2-0 at a general price of 7.5, with a small saver on 3-0 at a standout 14 with Paddy Power.
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So long as we win tomorrow I don’t care how tough it is. Come on reds
Oh and Villa Park stock up on beer.
11 wins at Villa Park, none of which have happened over the past 4 years. So it will take some effort to win tomorrow.
Our december fixtures don’t look so tough on paper atleast (Villa, wolves, QPR, Fulham, Wigan and B.burn) We should be able to win all and top the league by SAF birthday
UNITED!!
James21
Enjoy you day out pal and give them Brummies at the Holte End hell! We always out sing them there anyway
“With Villa struggling to score I fancy United to win this to nil”
Yeah. This is United we’re talking about. When has we ever done it the easy way..?!
Tough test my ass.
Good luck lads mccleish will be playing 11 defenders as usual. 0-0 looks on for both of us
On paper, our last tough game should have been city, however, we made very hard work of Norwich and Sunderland whilst being held (although robbed) by a very average in my opinion, Newcastle. So I’m not taking anything for granted. Villa away last season was as poor as we played and we sneaked a late point with 2 late goals so I’ll take a good 0-4 tomorrow !
James, very envious pal. Have my daughter every other weekend so no Villa for me. Have fun pal.
Hi cedars. You bugger you let Middyred off very lightly.
Its a wee dig at the Scousers at Goodison who ran out of beer. The Girls though were far better looking than the ones at Old Trafford. Until they open their Gobs.
I’ll be singing mate, ‘Cedars give us a wave’.
Sigh…… Watching United on tele is never the same as actually being there with the lads and singing your lungs out…..Damn I miss those days…. sigh again
James21
And far easier to bed I bet, dumb as fuck them birds! hahaha I missed out on that cunt so it was too late for any proper contribution…. Will be listening out for that Cedars chant
Mike – Evening monkey…. enjoy your day out with your girl my friend
Hi mike.
I have no ties ATM so I’m able to do some Away games. Don’t have ESPN so annoys the shit out of me trying to watch it on the computor. Rather be there tho.
Cedars. It’l be a 1 man chant unless I can persuade any drunken Reds to join in.
Evening Marro.
Yep, will do mate. Probably get dragged around the shops but I’m sure I could stop for a quick shandy somewhere with the game on!!
Tough test? In relation to what? A Scottish 3rd Division side?
Villa have had the least shots of any premier league team this season. Villa also have the worst shots on target percentage of any team this season. They barely ever get out of their own half, and though they set up to defend, their defending is average at best. Collins and Hutton have been like pub players this season.
Walkover. 0-3.
James21
Hahaha, I am sure you’ll get them ‘what the fuck is he on about’ looks but with the alcohol buzz it may soon catch on! hahaha
Mike
Just make sure you ‘accidentally’ forget your credit card at home pal! But we cannot say no can we?
……………..De Gea
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Smalling..…Rio…Vidic…..Evra
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……….Carrick…Fletcher
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……Nani…..Rooney…..Young
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…………….Chicharito
Cedars
Ha ha, you know it! Once she looks at me with that smile and those eyes I find myself in Halifax negotiating a loan!!! She’s good to be fair, doesn’t ask for anything! What I do need to make sure I forget is the lemonade in my shandy!!
Mike
Oh bless em, just have a wink at the bar man to ditch the lemonade in case you’ve told her you’re only having shandy ! hahaha
Ha. Vidic’s goal at home last season against these was superb. A belting strike. As was Wayne’s first, straight from Edwin’s assist.
Which game is that photo from please? The Rentboys away in Europe?
King Eric
Why the interest in the photo pal? Oh I see, Hernandez is in it, do forgive me! hahaha
Mark my words, Aston Villa will be routed tomorrow. 5-0
No Need to worry lads, I gotta feeling we’ll be back to old ways at home at Villa Park.
As long as our captain, Amanda Vidic plays we’ll win. Tipping Young to win my heart this match.
I have to say this, despite Ashleys great goals for us this season, for me personally he doesn’t seem like he’s had that defining moment that separates him from Villa quality player to United level, maybe its because im used to the likes of Nani,Ronaldo etc that Young’s ability has not shocked or impressed me yet. IMO, I don’t think he’s better than Nani,Valencia or Park, good addition to the team but playing and him and Nani leaves us weak in work rate at the back. It should be a duo of either Nani-Park or Valencia-Young to bring balance to the team. Young spends more time on the floor, misplacing passes or losing the ball in our half when things are going bad in the middle,whereas Nani trys to become George Best for us in a wierd and trys to be Ronaldo No.2. I do feel a bit uncomforable when both start, it feels like one always underperforms because they are both flare players that require more attention than other players on pitch.
I wanna see the lad Ashley become a great for us,Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke -like. I threw criticism his way last week which was undeserved because he gave 100% after returning from injury and did do a lot of work.
CMON UNITED !
King Eric – As poor as we were recoils have won it at the end. Someone had a great chance, can’t rememberwho it was.
Fred – This is how we look like on the pitch mate – 1-2-3-4 formation ( The new TOTAL FUTBOL )
……………..De Gea
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………………………………Ferdinand
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….Smalling………Vidic
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……………….Carrick…………..Evra
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……………………..…Fletcher
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……Nani…..Rooney…..Young
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…………….Chicharito
Papii
You have totally lost your mind hahaha
“recoils” what the fuck am I talking about? Only had half a can of Carling!!!
King Eric – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxtXoQQljmM&feature=related
It was of Chico’s goal vs Chelshite in the 2nd leg at Old Trafford mate, what a pass and celebration.
I’m sorry but when is Welbeck back? Really missing him in the team. I believe he should start ahead of Chicharito tomorrow if he is fit because he is better on the ball than chicharito and can hold the ball up a lot better. other than that Midfield should be carrick and maybe flecther. Nani and Young as usual, Jones RB, Smalling and Vida in the middle and Evra out on the left.
That goal was all about John O’Shea pal. Total futbol indeed. Bring him back in January FFS.
Cedars – mate I never found it in the first place
How I love European nights, why? Because of our history in the competition + the fans actually bother to show up.
Barcelona at OT was a magical night .
Mike – No point blaming the beer pal hahaha
Papii
Hahaha, brilliant link buddy thanks…..What a finish by Park eh? And two assists by Giggsy, the man is a genius
Big John’s presence is missed, Maybe thats why we’ve struggled lately.
Long John was a regular in Carling Cup teams, a regular in injury hit defences and a veteran of the squad and when not playing he was the team joker, nice guy,genuine, never put a foot wrong and was the most valuable asset on the bench.
Selling Sheasy has led to major inexperience at the back but the Youths needed this opportunity more. Jones and Smalling should watch a few videos on Sheasy, the guy was perfect for United, never have I complained about the fella despite him having his limitation ability wise – similar to Nev.
I reckon Evans is the next O’Shea, but he has to figure that one out for himself.
We Love You Big John !
Christmas is coming. Rooney is getting fat.
Nani is a gayboy and Giggsy is a twat.
Rio is a cokehead, his nostrils getting bigger.
De Gea is a useless cunt and Anton is a…………
MERRY CHRISTMAS
From John Terry
Bloody hell, I love RoM during the week, troll and WUM free, fun banter and jokes galore…
TonyBee – Cheers again for cracking this old fool up again! Brilliant stuff
Cedars – Ha. No mate I always like to know what game certain pictures are from! Fuck knows why.
Mike Kelly – Hello mate. No disrespect but what the fuck did that post mean ?!!!!!
Clint – Oh yes. Thanks mate. Right off home to watch our under 18′s begin their youth cup run.
ashley young for me was our best player in the second half against the geordies,very unlucky not to score.got no problem with him watsoever.he’s stepped up big time from his villa days and definitely better than tony v and park..ofcourse his work rate is good,he isnt dirk kuyt.
Hi all!!!
Vidic has scored in his last two outings against Villa Ohhhhhhhhh!!!
He’s the best, the defense was not the same without him.
Nice photo, !lLove is in the air!! haha
I’m a little jealous.haha
soren is in the house, all rise gents and great our Mexican Red angel….
I am sure you would have loved to be in Rooney’s place in that picture? hahahaha
buenas noches
Hey, we can’t have a Sheasy appreciation society without me here.
I find it funny how some fans miss Pique. Give me JOS any day of the week. He got what United was all about. 
I think we’ve missed his versatility more than anything. Smalling and Jones have done pretty well at RB. It’s just that we miss them in the centre. Especially Smalling.
King Eric
Do not worry about Mike pal, he never makes sense at all! hahaha
Love you Monkey
Tony
I got the other version.
Christmas is coming and Lampards getting fat
Torres is a Ladyboy and Terry is a Twat.
Ashley is a cokehead his nostrills getting bigger
AVB’s a useless cunt and sturridge…
Merry xmas from Luis Saurez LFC
Soren – Feliz navidad! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGuCvFdrWPg
James21
Hahahaha brilliant
CedarsDevil I certainly would not say ‘no’.” ha ha
Fred Gracias Fredo
!!Feliz Navidad!! para ti también.
cedars says Bloody hell, I love RoM during the week, troll and WUM free, fun banter and jokes galore.
Oh what a stirer I am. x
I take it you missed Middyreds reply.
James
… And sturridge is a ….. Cunt? Love the festive season.
Cedars – ha ha, maybe I should be putting lemonade in my beer!
King Eric – what I meant to say was, as poor as we were against Villa last year, and we were woeful, after Vidic’s equaliser, which you mentioned, I seem to remember we could have won it at the death. Can’t remember who it was but someone had a great chance at the end, think Mr Potato head might have saved it.
Tomorrow’s game always brings back fond memories.
http://www.soccerclips.net/videos/man-utd-3-2-aston-villa-macheda
Mike.
That word ‘Cunt’ applies to all the Chelsea team.
Costas
Fond memories they were – still think that Kiko kid has got some potential needs to get his act together like Danny
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James21
Nice one lol , should have said I love RoM on Fridays! hahaha Damn I was pissed off on missing out on that cunt, you’ve stirred me up alright! bugger
I was giving you the chance to make amends.
Sorry He’s replied since.
Chico Macheda deserves a spot on the bench tomorrow.
James
The 11 cunts of Christmas by the Chelski fuckharmonic orchestra!
On the first day of Christmas an oligarch bought for me,
A Spaniard worse than Heskey.
James21
Cheers for the heads up, thought that thread was dead, just saw it and made a very sweet response
God give us a comfortable win!!!! Feel like we are wandering on pins and needles.
At least the Reserves are still a source of pride:
Reserves 3 v Torquay 0 into the second half. Comeon u young reds!!!
Just read that post by Mike and literally pissed my self! hahahaha
Has anyone heard about the protest being planned “against modern football” for the first 5 mintutes of the villa match? Just wondered if it was going ahead.
@MG
Maybe that goal (as crucial as it was in the title race) put him in the spotlight before he was ready but for me, Kiko is still on course mate. The talent is there. But just like Welbeck, he has to mature to a certain degree before he establishes himself.
Cedars. No worries, I knew how upset you were to miss out on the bashing.
Ha ha! Made myself giggle. GNHS, I think James will be protesting against modern football with a specially composed Cedars chant!
James21
I needed that, just fucked the living day lights of the hateful cunt….. Felt good actually!
Fred @ 20:28: “Chico Macheda deserves a spot on the bench tomorrow.”
If only because KikoTheKid scored HUGE goals against the Villans in 2009 and last year, both of which were key in paving the path to EPL titles 18 and 19.
Kiko is a strange guy to pigeon-hole – he’s slow, has the turning-circle of the Titanic, a terrible first-touch, and seems uninterested (or, at the very least, uninvolved) and then – KAPOW ! – something happens. I reckon his up-side is to be an “impact sub” since he does have a nose for goal.
Full time United 4 v Torquay 0
Goals from: Lawrence, Barmby, Own Goal, Van Velzen
Well done too the reserves under bad conditions.
A trio of James, Mike and yours truly at OT…. What a thought, we would make sure the place rocks, like it always should…..
sigh
Cedars
We’ll sort it in May!! The holy (shit) trinity.
It’ll rock tomorrow when all them reds look at me and sing ‘Cedars? Cedars? Who the F**ck is Cedars.
Mike
When the fuck do we play the bitters at shitlands? Might have to plan my trip around that match…. Would make it worth wile watching the lads beat the shit out of those no bodies in their back yard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie-x0DZwoiE&feature=autoplay&list=UULV157ndR2y5a16aznE4O8w&lf=plcp&playnext=2 Brilliant video, how I miss this man.
James
Do us proud fella. Fuck I love United away !!
All together now
Who the fuck is Cedars, who the fuck is Cedars oooooh who the FUCK is Cedars
Love it
Cedars, Cedars…. Who the fuck is Cedars!!
The Holy Trinity of RoM has officially been formed! hahahaha
I bet some readers must going bonkers! Thinking to themselves, what on earth are these nutters on about! hahahah
I want to visit Old Trafford one day to see United play. That would be great.
soren
Just let me know when my love, I would happily invite you and be your errr date for the day!
Meet to Fred the Red ha ha
Cedars Cedars who the fuck is Cedars.
Its keeping the Trolls away Cedars.
soren
Its dynamite and East stand Rocks.
Good evening. Ahh the groups are decided. Now I can decide who to support.
Thanks Cedars, nice offer
soren
Hahaha, course you will get to meet Fred the Red, unless you mean our poster Fred? That I cannot guarantee, he is not always allowed out of the house! hahahaha
I know who Cedars is
Its a non profit hospital offering world class medical care in LA
Thats why he keeps on talking about nurses and pills
soren
Do not listen to James, if you ever have have a chance to visit OT make it at the Stretty, that is where all the noise comes from…… All due respect to the East Stand die hards of course! hahaha
Sorry and no disrespect to those sat at the ‘Sir Alex Stand’ either hahahaha
Evening MG
Evening Cedars
@Costas
I totally agree with your earlier comment
Let’s hope for all our Blood Pressure sakes that we don’t need a Kiko moment tomorrow
We need to really get going – big week big month…
MG
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face as ever may I add…….. You are a good friend
No, the mascot of Club, but if allowed out to Fred, I’d like to know him. haha
Cedars. I won’t argue with that. The Stretty needs no Bigging up its our life blood. I used to sit at the top when I was a kid, my Dad wouldn’t let me go in the standing bit. I always wanted to sit on the Red Railings at the front. But East stand has Pete Boyle.
(In the quadrent)
Always remember Euro 96 best due to it being held here. Watching Italy vs someone, at a pub when these Germans came in for the 2nd half and asked about the game. Told them Italy had had a man sent off for back chat at the ref and they went into one about how Italians talk too much and Italians are this and Italians are that. I waited for them to finish and said, “My Mum’s Italian”. Of course my Mum’s not Italian but the uncomfortable, cringe-worthy silence was really something.
Jesus, Italy and Spain are in a tough group. Come on the Republic.
I don’t want to tempt fate but is Villa Away a tough test? I think they’re weaker this time than in the last few seasons. Nzogbia hasn’t got off the ground yet. Agbonlahor has been their Robin Van P. Without his goals they aren’t much.
Cedars
Your welcome my friend
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xol
Its always best if you can keep a poker face as well.
It looks like all the groups are quite tricky but ROI have a stinker.
James21
For years of going to OT it was always the Stretty for me, got pushed and hassled every game and I loved it….. One match and one match alone I had to sit at the bloody and what is now known as the South Stand was for that magical win against Barca in 83 ( Our Buddy Mike was there)
Mind you, the atmosphere in general was way better back then… We fucking rocked
soren – Just ask him out my love!
James21 That’s cool. You went to Old T. when you were a kid.
Last time I sat in south stand was when Macheda scored the winner against Villa. It was quieter than a graveyard at night. It was a good seat 5 up from the front and about level from where he struck the ball, I thought it had gone wide until the Streety errupted. The day before the Scousers had got a late goal at West Ham and their fans were singing ‘We’re gonna win the League’ It sure was twitchy bum time but them win the league…… Nah!.
Who remembers Villa Park 2 seasons ago? Played with 10 men for an hour (Nani saw red)….but we friggin battered them. The end of that game, we were actually disappointed at “only” getting a point whilst the 11 men of Villa were clinging on.
I remember Valencia came on at half time and had a barnstorming game. Carrick was impeccable. And Rooney put in one of the best lone striker shifts you’ll see, caused them no end of grief, and we were genuinely unlucky not to win the match.
As for tomorrow, can’t see Rio playing, we need him for Basle. Big game like that you want your experienced, tried and trusted centre back partnership. Got no problem with Smalling coming in though, he was outstanding in midweek.
Hmm,, I wonder who was behind this…
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/John-Terry-racism-row-Death-threat-has-forced-QPRs-Anton-Ferdinand-to-flee-his-home-article837669.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
K stand barmy army k stand barmy army. Can you hear j stand sing no no can you hear j stand sing I can’t hear a fucking thing.
K stand barmy army k stand barmy army
Gotta love the shuffle, on AyePod!
See Hacienda Cedars is chasing tail again? Horny dog, that one.
My new name for Ando is Marty Mcfly. He’s a total slacker.
United better get the max points tomorrow. Or I seriously will shoot stevie me.
Not for the first time – I think Hernandez will score. Maybe 2.
The South Stand was not quiet place on that magical night…. Will never forget an old (ish) woman stood next to me, and when Robbo got his second of the night and our third she started hugging and kissing the day lights out of me… Sort of freaked me out but i was on another planet to take notice! hahaha
Soren
We all started somewhere.
I’m sorry, but you canna beat the stretty on a match day. Been in every part of OT. that’s the best. Hands down. They’re fucking loopy in there!
Barca v Robbo!! Wow, now that was an atmosphere!! For me tho boys, it was always coma coma coma coma coma United Road, United Road, United Rooooooooad!
Giggs12Gerrard0
All to their own I suppose! hahahaha
Evening pal
What’s going to be the Xmas no.1 this year?
John Terry singing “I’m dreaming of a White Christmas”
Cedars haha… See you later, take care charm devil.
Good night
James21 Siiiii
Evening all
Day tomorrow meet in manc grab a few beers in the German markets, bus down to villa park, away end magic, 3 pts, bus back into town pints good chat last train home. The perfect Saturday
The best song by a country mile is the calypso in an away end fucking brilliant
The Stretty IS OT
Mike – What a night that was eh?
TonyBee
Followed by (Wayne) Bridge over troubled water!! That guys a prize A twat.
Could it be… we’re gonna see the cunt behind bars. It’s true, what Warnock says about QPR’s form, especially at the back. Ferdinand’s fantasy football position has plummeted.
Watson
Giggs got to disagree slightly there. ‘In your Liverpool slums at Goodison’
Fuckin classic.
Tony bee
Very Good.
Bryan Robson, the man who all on his own took apart a Barca side with Maradona in it
Damn I love you Robbo
In your slums is a golden oldie. Viva Ronaldo, away at Roma sung for about 10 minutes takes some beating. Youtube classic, that is. Feed the scouse cunts is a belter!
@james
Mate at the bridge last year in the European cup for 20 mins non stop ” he could have won the cup cup but he fucked it up viva john terry “
What goes ‘Cunt,Cunt Fuck off cunt,fucking black cunt,fuck off cunt,fucking fuck off home fucking cunts’
John Terry on a goodwill tour of Bradford……
OH BY THE WAY…Ii HATE THAT FUCKING CHAVVY CUNT
My personal favourate away ay the cottage 2009 getting beat 3-1 the away end was rocking singing this is how it feels to be city this is how feels to be small for the last ten mins just getting louder and louder. That was proper support that day
Willie
Na, no where near as good enough pal
Giggs
Brilliant I wish I’d been there. Them rentboys have had it unfairly good over the past 10 years.
Willie
Yeh but the scosers hate it. Feed the scousers should be starting off again soon.
John Terry
Lover of the year
Dad of the year
Anti racism campaigner of the year
We all hate Leeds scum, interspersed with 34 years fyck all for about 20 mins before the Leeds game!!! Quality!
Breaking News:
Luis Suarez on missing out on Anti Racism campaigner of the year:
God blesh John Terry
Damn I hate to piss off but I have to………. Night all you beauties
Great thread
Kenny Dalglish on Luis Suarez missing out on Anti Racism campaigner of the year to John Terry:
Well Liverpool will support Luis all the way.
Charlie Adams:
I’m not a teletubbie
Night Cedars
Well what the fuck and thanks to Mike time for one more , here it goes
We ALL hate Leeds scum. sheep shagging fucks! Are you reading Moses?
Night all
See you later Cedars. I’m not far behind.
Pill popper gone? Parry must be near by lol.
I’m right behind
Wait that wasn’t supposed to come out that way was intended to come out the other way
Oh stop it MG your digging yourself a hole you won’t be able to get out of.
Parry. lol
MG
MG – Fucking lightweights mate! James is going to tuck Cedars in lol. Bit of banter lads.
No probs
I can always depend on my Watson to get me out of a hole
And Willie
I’m here a bit late BUT about that picture – isn’t Chicharito supposed to be a virgin who is saving himself for Jesus ?
Willie
Willie James better watch it because if Cedars starts on the sheep and goat stories then there will be no coming back from that
Someone has to look after him since Moses resigned.
MG – You’ve a very productive mind there?
You have a big heart James
Willie
You know the writer in me can’t help it – just don’t know where this mind will take me at times
I take it, John Terry won’t be re – releasing the classic James Brown song, Soul Man? Pity like. I was looking forward to it. Ah well, liquor beckons. Keep it pink, or you’ll sink.
Night Cedars, night john boy, night all.
Ya Canny dispute the Kuawality of JayTee, he is special like me….Hose-eh?
(SAF/Rafa/Arry/Moore-inho)
Goodnight MK12…
PACSTER is back from the dead! Fuck the East coast!!
@ Willie – 2PAC is Oaktown!!!
Fuck the east coast…..of England!
You lot do realise that John Terry is getting off scott free dont you. The FA have handed over the judging of the incident to the crown prosecution service and they will think about it. It will take a while then they will decide there is very little evidence or evidence that cannot be explained away. Then the FA will either
1. Do fuck all claiming that it has gone through the appropriate channels and Terry cannot be charged through lack of evidence clearly shifting the blame of doing fuck all to the courts
OR
2. The FA impose a ban and Terry and his lawyers challenge it with the defence of – The courts couldnt find any evidence strong enough to prosecute terry so how come the FA can get away with dishing out an injust punishment. The FA will then remove the punishment, be seen to have tried to do something.
The end result is, Terry will be “cleared” of wrong doing in time for Euro12, the FA will have saved face.
No way you could save his face. It’s dundered.
Belfast is magic. Dance capital. Fuck all hoes!!
Ashley Young, Ashley Young, Ashley Ashley Young! la la la la la la la la la la!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Villa will spark, with A Youngs Redness!
Night Willie
Night United
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Alexander Fergie on Dwayne lack of Goals; http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7348592/Fergie-retains-faith-in-Rooney
“He had a great start, I think he is on 11 goals at the moment but he will score goals, there’s no question about that,” he said, adding that part of the reason is that Rooney has played in midfield for some of the time.
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On our form;
“Our form last Saturday was excellent, we played as well as we have played all season.
“We needed that little bit of luck around about the goalmouth – that would have made it a good result, as Newcastle have been playing really well.
“We made so many chances we really should have won the game comfortably so I have no problems with that.”
On Ash.Young;
“From wider positions he’s very dangerous but we have never allowed him to take free-kicks from 25 yards out the way Becks did,” enthused the Scotsman.
“Wazza or Ryan really dominate the free-kicks in those areas so he has not been given that opportunity, although at Villa he did do that.
“He’s got to knock Wazza and the old man out of the road before he starts taking them!”
“He had a fantastic season last year at Villa, you could see the maturity coming into his game and that’s the thing that attracted me most of all,” added Ferguson.
“At 25 years of age, when we decided to go for him, he had maturity and could play in a variety of positions, wide on either side or behind the front players.
“In that respect, we got quite an all-round footballer, a terrific crosser of the ball and his goal participation, his goal attempts have been quite good.
“He had a hat-trick of chances against Newcastle, hit the post, one blocked near the line, one just past the post, that’s not a bad contribution for a wide player.”
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Never did I think, the day would come that I would read Sir Alec say “Wazza” “Becks” “The old man (Ryan)”
I doubt the reliablity of those exact words, perhaps the media put it in to simplify things for numpties….dunno really
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7348592/Fergie-retains-faith-in-Rooney
Night MG. i’m fluent in vodka mate.
Excuse my ramblings lol.
Alexander Fergie on Dwayne’s lack of Goals; http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7348592/Fergie-retains-faith-in-Rooney
“He had a great start, I think he is on 11 goals at the moment but he will score goals, there’s no question about that,” he said, adding that part of the reason is that Rooney has played in midfield for some of the time.
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On our form;
“Our form last Saturday was excellent, we played as well as we have played all season.
“We needed that little bit of luck around about the goalmouth – that would have made it a good result, as Newcastle have been playing really well.
“We made so many chances we really should have won the game comfortably so I have no problems with that.”
On Ash.Young;
“From wider positions he’s very dangerous but we have never allowed him to take free-kicks from 25 yards out the way Becks did,” enthused the Scotsman.
“Wazza or Ryan really dominate the free-kicks in those areas so he has not been given that opportunity, although at Villa he did do that.
“He’s got to knock Wazza and the old man out of the road before he starts taking them!”
“He had a fantastic season last year at Villa, you could see the maturity coming into his game and that’s the thing that attracted me most of all,” added Ferguson.
“At 25 years of age, when we decided to go for him, he had maturity and could play in a variety of positions, wide on either side or behind the front players.
“In that respect, we got quite an all-round footballer, a terrific crosser of the ball and his goal participation, his goal attempts have been quite good.
“He had a hat-trick of chances against Newcastle, hit the post, one blocked near the line, one just past the post, that’s not a bad contribution for a wide player.”
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Never did I think, the day would come that I would read Sir Alec say “Wazza” “Becks” “The old man (Ryan)”
I doubt the reliablity of those exact words, perhaps the media put it in to simplify things for numpties….dunno really
Rooney is shit at freekicks. Get A young on them!
Remember when you had to eat sardines for dinner? Red and Black lumberjack?
Got nothing left, so I choose to be a killa! Victory is a slow turn. Look, but don’t taste! Taste, but don’t like!
Have u been drinking?
Very perceptive. Give that man a Gold star!
When is Suarez going to get a ban? Not one to wish misfortune to others but that rat faced two timing diving cunt deserves every bit of it.
Besty07 – Have u ever wondered what was in that briefcase, in Pulp Fiction?
Roy Keane on Paul Scholes “an amazingly gifted player who remained an unaffected human being.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKFuBWky3xU
I miss Paul Scholes, everyday I watch something Scholes related. No one players retirement or departure has hurt so much. No Homo but I think I love Paul. I don’t enoy watching us win without Scholesy on the pitch pulling the strings.
In my time as a Utd fan I’ve seen Cantona go,Schmeichel,Stam,Beckham,Ruud,Ronaldo,Ole & Red Nev…..but Paul Scholes, I miss him every matchday, I feel like we should have seen more of him.
Cleverley brought me some happiness, but Scholes is one of a kind, his contribution to the sucess of Manchester United will never be forgotten, he is a God.
nope i would never open it
Good think brad Friedel is gone. Our wingers need to have a cracking game. Shay Given hesitance to come out from crosses we may nick something there.
The soon to be conformed line up:
De Gea
Jones Smalling Vidic Evra
Nani Carrick Fletcher Young
Rooney Chicharito
voice of reason says: “Good think brad Friedel is gone.”
Gone but not forgotten, voice. Gone but not forgotten. RIP Big Brad.
Who is Shay Given? A member of Westlife? Never mind him, our focus should be on Aston Villa tomorrow. 3 pts please, boys and girls.
Goodnight Seattle, we love you!
voice of reason says: Jones wont be on the team
Papa Shango is a legend.
I’ll be brief here………goodnight.
Theres only 6 legends
@Papii
I miss seeing Scholes play. He was more than a footballer to me. Every week feels a wee bit different with no Scholes.
Morning Reds! It’s matchday, cant really sleep.. Have a good feeling about this! 0-3 (rooney brace + chicha/young).. I had a dream..UNITED!!
@Papi: Watch this one about Scholesyyy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie-x0DZwoiE&feature=autoplay&list=UULV157ndR2y5a16aznE4O8w&lf=plcp&playnext=2
We looked like struggling everytime against teams within Villa’s stature. Simply because our midfield is hollow. If this is gonna be a win, which I certainly hope so, its gonna be one of those hard-earned 1-0 win.
Call it dodgy as you may, but comes May these wins that we have to scrape through, will carry us to the title.
20 + Believe.
http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2011/12/premiership/arsenal/city-interest-likely-to-drive-price-over-20m-for-german-international
This guy is a player.
United’s form of late has not been too encouraging. Most people would still remember how Manchester City tore United apart 6-1 at Old Trafford. Following that defeat, United won 5 straight games. I refuse to take the wins at face value though, because United beat mediocre oppositions in the form of Aldershot Town, Otelul Galati, Everton, Sunderland and Swansea City. After that 5-game run, United went on to draw their next three, 2-2 with Benfica and 1-1 with both Newcastle United and Crystal Palace. Against Palace, United lost in extra-time, and got chucked out of the Carling Cup in the process. Heart-breaking stuff right there for a United team that over the years have been quite breathtaking on all fronts. Aston Villa will look to seize this opportunity to topple United. The Villains have lost just 1 of their last 4 games in the League and that loss came away at White Hart Lane against Tottenham. At home, Villa have lost just 1 of 6 in the League this season, being that 1-2 reverse against West Brom. Going back to last season, Villa have lost just 1 of their last 10 in the League at Villa Park. They have every right to feel confident today. Villa welcome back captain Stiliyan Petrov from a hamstring problem, and that should prove a real booster for the home side in midfield. Emile Heskey will reach a milestone today as he cements his 500th Premier League appearance, becoming only the 6th player to hit that mark. For United, Dimitar Berbatov is out with an ankle injury so he joins Rafael and Fabio da Silva on the sidelines. All three played in midweek’s loss to Crystal Palace. Danny Wellbeck is doubtful for this one as he battles to be fit from a muscle strain. Get this! We are backing Aston Villa. Not only have the Villains been playing well at Villa Park, they have also been doing quite sweetly against United in recent times. The Villains have not lost to United in any of their last 3 meetings at Villa Park in the Premiership. With United struggling for form and seemingly missing that spark from midfield with Paul Scholes now gone, Villa have a chance here to do something memorable. The handicap on offer looks a solid proposition, and we should accept the generosity! Home side! Take United to draw
Expect a solid game today. Surely we don’t want flashy.
Villa 0:2 United
Come on United!
No matter whether we attack or not,
we will be tight defensively…
hope we continue our recent goof form of defending in the league…
Villa 0 – 2 UNITED
Rooney
Vidic
A : Andy Cole First’s Goal – 4 February 1995
S : Scholes Famous Volley – 23 December 2006
T : Teddy’s [Sheringham] Winner Goal – 14 May 2000
O : Own Goal [Alpay Özalan-Aston Villa] – 26 August 2001
N : Neville’s Rare Strike – 20 January 2001
V : Van Nistelrooy Winner Goal – 23 February 2002
I : Ince Goal – 19 December 1993
L : League Cup Final – 28 February 2010
L : Last-Gasp Drama [Federico Macheda Goal] – 5 April 2009
A : Ashley Young [Ex-Aston Villa]
Pogba’s mother said -
“the chelsea scout came wearing an expensive suit and waved roll of cash at me.
i never had the chance to meet monsieur wenger but he did send his scouts.
sir alex himself came to my home. he didn’t wave cash at me,instead told me where he had seen paul play
and i knew united was the perfect destination for paul”
Just WIN boys. All I want is a WIN.
Fletch – Hello mate. Not being pedantic but it wasnt the reserves last night. It was the under 18′s beginning their Cup defence. Great performance. Jack Bramby is a great little player. Daeli both footed and quality. Junaza or whatever his name is looks a class player. Luke McCullough the captain a big fucking unit. Another top young side from paul McGuinnes. Oh forgot Tyler Blackett as well. What a beast.
Oh morning.
@sandeep
nice story, have the link mate??
Incredible shot from Ba and great reflex save from Cech!
A bit disconcerting, Newcastle have ‘arfa cunt on the wing. Wonder where the other ‘arf is.
So we look to our away form to keep us in the picture total reverse of last season.Win of any kind please lads.
Sandeep – Love the palindrome! Thank you.
King Eric – nice to hear about the stars of tomorrow. Thanks for your views on the latest crop.
I concur with smartalex and Sandeep – Villa 0:2 United
Fred – No worries mate. Love watching the academy and reserve teams.