When Manchester United signed 20-year-old goalkeeper David de Gea for £20m you could more or less predict what was going to happen. His first mistake would be magnified, he’d get ripped apart in the press and would be under the spotlight from then on.
So, the script had been written and de Gea complied, letting in two soft goals against City at the Community Shield at Wembley. The team came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 but a lot was made of his mistakes.
On the opening day of the season, de Gea let in a shot he should have saved against West Brom and the papers went to town on him.
Whilst obviously not the finished article, our young goalie has started to win the press over now (The Telegraph – De Gea passes Anfield test, The Guardian – David de Gea shrugs off his dodgy mantle to rise above the occasion) following fantastic saves in our games against Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Even Patrick Barclay from The Times, who had probably been the most damning of all, came round to seeing what a top talent we have between the sticks.
Whilst it’s nice to see some of de Gea’s fiercest critics come round to him, it’s cringeworthy that Barclay can’t just acknowledge that he got it wrong. To write de Gea off after one league game was a ridiculous thing to do but everyone can make dodgy calls at times.
The fact that he had been the first choice keeper at one of the best teams in Spain for two years previously, winning the Europa League and Super Cup as their number one as a teenager, should have been a big clue that we weren’t wasting our money. Still, nobody is perfect, even if Barclay’s criticism was excessive and too hasty.
“The goalie is like a jelly,” he said.
“He isn’t physically capable.”
“He’s Heurelho Gomes without the shot-stopping. I can’t see what he’s got. That’s what he is.”
“I have to say, I’m looking forward to Man United Stoke, when is it?”
“How on earth could Ferguson and all his millions of goalkeeping [scouts]… is Tony Coton still there? Whoever. He’s had Alan Hodgkinson over the years. How on earth they could have watched this boy, week in week out, and then signed him for the first team. I just don’t know.”
Clearly Barclay forgot all about this episode otherwise he wouldn’t have been so foolish as to claim that he had never questioned de Gea’s ability, just his form. I’m not sure whether just two games can count as “form” but in claiming he had no idea why United had signed him, after watching him regularly, Barclay is clearly criticising the lad’s ability.
We’ve seen the U-turn on his opinion, it’s just a shame that a journalist who is generally regarded fairly highly isn’t big enough just to admit he got it wrong.
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Listen to Barclay’s criticism of de Gea on The Game podcast (Episode 2 – 8/14/11)
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What a fucking douche bag
really first and second. this is a………… wait for it.. FIRST for me hahahahaha
Fucking top drawer douche baggery. You can’t feel a thing Patrick? That’s cos you’re a fucking head in a jar, your body has been sold as dogmeat.
Trouble is for a past it journalist that we all have access to Sky Sports now and other media from round the world. Before De Gea joined I am sure there were plenty of people who had seen him in the top flight in Spain and in the Europa league.
So his level of ability shouldn’t have been a mystery.
What use is a journalist who can provide less insight than the average football fan.
Cunt is the word again..these ABUs..
Slim, thanks for the alert!!
Brett1985,
yeah mate we have been going through the news of Evra;s stand on the incident,
i m sure that there is something but as usual the FA wont find any evidence, end of the story.
going forward this way, nothing can stop racism and evra wont claim again if he is not served with justice this time,
this is how it will go forward, theclaims done especially by UNITED players will be overlooked, an indirect way of saying do not claim..
so the world will move on and the shit will move on
SAF. . . . . . . . . .12
United. . . . . . . .19
Patrick Barclay. .0
FA will ban Evra based on lack of evidence to support racist comments. Media will crucify Evra as if he is lied. All the while Suarez could easily mutter N***** multiple times and cameras miss it and the poor lad Evra will get shit on by everyone.
I’m surprised Balague didn’t tweet this clown a response. heard the latter on talksport speaking well of De gea. Obviously, Barclay knows more about signing players, than Fergie, or the back room staff.
WillieRedNut – of couse he does. That’s why he is the personal advisor of Roman Abramovich and made him buy a clown for the bargain of 50m
British men are too proud to admit when they’re wrong. Scott should know better.
Journalist are never wrong. Their print is gospel. Hell will freeze over until you see a journo admit he got it wrong
Off topic
Scott, Might be a classy thing to write a perspective thing on Hillsborough at this juncture. Corpses of kids being tested for alcohol so that SouthYorkshirePolice could bury the truth. StollenVideo showing police opened passages that led to massive influx of fans.
Football fans need to show some unity here and say it was wrong. Stop blaming the victims. Justsaying.
Sports Writers are always in their confort area, they can say rubbish all day… The patetic is that they never play profesional football or touch a ball…
If Rooney failed, he is rubbish, If Rooney scores he is the best… This is they type of things that a sport writer do.
@what the fuck is wrong with you says:
He said it 10 times……
He said it 10 times……
He said it 10 times……
He said it 10 times……
He said it 10 times……
He said it 10 times……
He said it 10 times……
Yet not once on camera?
1st
In my eyes the jury is still out on DeGea and despite him making a few good saves in recent games he has not looked a 100% comfortable, or even 90%. The blunders linger in my mind so Im not going to say hes world class untill hes proved it. And so far he hasnt. Im not saying he won’t but I think there is a discussion despite the need for people to call the blogger/face booker ^ whoever the fuck he is a douche bag. Which I must add is one arse lame bloody insult.
2nd
Evra has to be so careful with this. Whether teeth said anything or not it is up to the person who it is directed at to PROVE the words said. If hes looked at footage and there is a clear mouthing into Evras ear then he has a case. If not then he could get himself into trouble. i say he should drop it. Yes hes black and yes its an insult but he has to deal with it as a personal attack rather than an attack on “his” race (his race – whatever that means). If teeth said it then he is ugly of mind as well as face and he will no doubt get his come-uppance but to go through with this will fuel the racists, fuel the anti racists, fuel Zibbie, fuel smartalex fuel all and sundray.
Evra the bloke is a cunt, leave it at that mate and wave medal No20 in his ugly dago boat.
Barclay is a top cunt
Barclay is a highly opinionated and deeply irritating little man with a thinly veiled agenda against Sir Alex and United.
To be honest Scott, I wouldn’t worry about whether he admits he got it wrong with DDG, as his opinions aren’t worth taking seriously. Good to follow on twitter though if ever you need a reminder of ABU at its finest.
On Evra, I back him 100% and Suarez will be shown up for the racist he is. He’d be better advised to pursue a career in Spain, where his views will be more tolerated or even celebrated in some quarters.
Thanks Cedars,Zelh & Sandeep, “Sack of potatoes” I got that Eminem Ok, you caught me pal
*From*
Ha. Patrick fucking Barclay. This bloke is a cunt of the highest order. Places wenger higher than Fergie. His comments on Sunday Supp a couple of weeks back were fucking slanderous. Said Fergie is bad for the game, has the refs and fa in his pocket and is a poor example to young managers. He is fucking scum. All because Fergie fucked his shit book off. I detest this bald bastard yet is viewed as a top sports writer. He is so far up Wengers arse its not true. How the fuck is wenger above Fergie? Three league titles. Never retained it. Fuck all in Europe. Fuck off and die Barclay you bile spewing cunt.
Who the fuck is Barclay?
Is he a bank?
King Eric reckons he’s a merchant banker MG
Hate bankers
Just as bad as journalists with their lies and deception
If anyone has read ‘Football Bloody Hell’ by this douche bag or has watched him on Sunday Supplement you will realise he has a big agenda against Sir Alex Ferguson.
Some of his points are totally irrational and the De Gea comments prove he is irrational.
He should fuck off back to the starship enterprise with Spock, the Captain Kirk prick.
Fletchtheman. Hello mate. As hideous as Hillsborough was and fair play to you I really don’t want to discuss it on a United blog. Munich singing murdering cunts.
Over the hill hack.
He’s no Hugh McIlvanney that’s for sure. Hugh is a real journalist of the old school. Barclay is a just cranky has been.
Goat
I’d have to disagree I don’t think King Eric to be manipulative
As clear cut as they come
Wheres that Lebanese of a dude when you need him?
I’ll have a Q please Bob.
Squish. Have a look at my comments on the cunt on Sunday Supp a few posts up. A proper wanker.
Goat. Hello mate. Blunders? He has only made two or three and conceded only about five or six goals. He was bound to make the odd mistake. I have no problem whatsoever with the kid. He is looking top drawer.
is the Stone Roses comeback happening?
sorry 4 jumping in and going off topic:)
EVENING ALL …. WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT…..
you just gotta love how for three games, De Gea’s ‘become’ “a Manchester United Hero”,
- saving van persie’s penalty,
- blocking ramires’ shot, “De Gea becomes a Manchester United hero”
- keeping kuyt’s point-blank header out, “that’s the moment he became a Manchester United hero.”
ah, commentators make me laugh.. our young spanish hero.. thrice
King Eric…. I totally agree….. gonna be a top keeper….
I also agree that Barclay is an gooner bile spewing cunt…
King Eric. Mainly talking about the early fuck ups by him. I was very concerned with the manor of which he fucked up more so than conceding a goal. He has also had a bit of luck his way of late, a few bar hits from questionable attempts to parry the ball. He doesnt come out for corners as I would like. But he will come good no doubt. I have nothing against the lad and I will admit that at first I thought we made a right blunder picking this boy over my prefered option of that german kid.
Fuck Im pissed off tonight. Im a hockey fan and love the maple leafs and no fucking tv broadcaster in the whole of europe shows the nhl. The biggest hockey team in the world cant be shown, the best hockey league cant be shown. Its a fucking disgrace. We have ars holes looting, bean flicking namby pamby do gooding cunts making sure all bloody minorities get a slice of a cake they dont bloody deserve. Otilul galati gets to play in the champions league and the world next best sport cant be shown in europe. Fucking garbage. It makes me want to go out and kick a fucking cripple to even the fucking score. Otilul galati whats there fucking maskot, the maschetti wielding roody poo.
Let’s give Kenny a present:
http://www.agentoffergie.com/2011/10/single-malt.html
Hahahaha…caught red handed! Well done Scott.
Funnily enough I was just trawling through some you tube videos and came across one of the funniest one’s I have ever found.This lad Ben from Southampton calling Gary (Harold Bishop) Newbon on Sly Sports and calling him an old Cunt live on air, its hillarious and Newbon’s reactions priceless.It made me think of Patrick Barclay the old sweaty sock, who rubbished the boss in his biography of Sir Alex in football Bloody Hell. The odious prick wont even give him his title its Ferguson this Ferguson that, its little wonder, he wont and cant admit he is wrong regards de Gea and give the fucking youngster a chance! Like he went straight to the chief sports writer on the Times in one fell swoop.Its stages of progression with encouragement and motivation Barclay.Cunt.
Watch the video I mention and get a real laugh, its in my favs for the future.
Hey GOAT lets talk!!!!
Het GOAT you cunt here is your Dago fucking Racist!!!!!!!!
The best advice on De Gea came from Ballague a Spanish journo. “Wait till the end of the season then we’ll talk.”
The journos get so much shit wrong in England. The sunday supplement villified Evra for waving an imaginary card by a tackle on Downing, it wasn’t a tackle but a dive he was trying to get Evra booked! Barclay hates us so why anybody would expect a retraction from him is beyond me.
I thought the article was about Barclays bank, so it shows you how much i value Barclays opinion. Barclay WHO? Sorry, i don’t read crap from any of murdochs outlets.
GOAT your always pissed off, psycho.
my post from the other story,
GOAT you tread on thin ICE.
OCTOBER 17, 2011 AT 18:07
Zibbie says:
Fuck I’m on the long road home, I just drove the first 4 hours of a 9 hour drive. We are taking the long and winding road home through the great river road.
I have read half the posts, as per norm I agree with Willie. A social issue, the UK is at least 25 years behind the US in race relations. I especially when I first came here, racist overtone in some posters, with the help of Smartalex and more the tone has gotten much better here. With the tribal nature in the UK i give a large birth when it comes to names. Like greasy Dago, slimy Italian ect.
Goat said nigger in a funny routine I missed the mark on, apparently it was a Howard teret rant of cunt, nigger thing. Instead of talking it out with me he called me a cunt and went personal. And has made 3 more remarks refereeing to how out of control liberal I am.
I know this Nigger is flat out a fighting word, my teammates in football in collage taught me so much. My last time as an adult I trough hands I was with a friend and 5 ignorant, drunk dudes called him a nigger and it was on like Donkey Kong, with in 30 seconds 4 down and one on the run. He ran this guy down and made him unconscious. We waited for the cops and the EMT’S one guy was really hurt, 3 of the 4 went to the hospital and 2 got surgically repaired. They got in trouble with the law not us.
GOAT I have read over 100 of your posts, my back ground of being a profiler your are gone, you will or have done physical harm to people. Your rants of rape and murder have shown a real psycho pathetic person. Leave me out of your posts sick fucker. And if you persist with your racist talk I will be there to get in your face. I know you are a sick, sick man. Go get real help!
Some think you are funny hehe, no he is a scary fuck.
DDG very quick with great reflexes,distribution very good,cool with the ball at his feet.Needs to work on his strength and taking command more with crosses,he’s still very young for a goalie so will only get better and better.
Zibbie piss off you candy arse roody poo.
I made a tourettes jock and you made a witch hunt out of it.
I havent posted about rape so up yours on that one.
You are a degenerate and trouble maker and you talk about treading on thin ice, I better start treading on you then hadnt I you ranting gayboy.
DDG is on his way to glory. Lil Pea befriending him helps. Says he is working his ass off.
PADDY BARCLAY IS A FUCKING CUNT!!!!!!!!
Fuck off GOAT never say my name in one of your sick rants again!
You down play racism, hahaha I’m gay. Another hate crime of yours. hahahaha
For those that care about the rift with me and Zibbie.
He thinks Im a racist and i say im not. I have no quarms about admitting shit to anybody and if i was Id come out and say it. I joke about anything but its up to the individual to understand that it is a joke and thats all it is. I dont give a fuck about animal cruelty, i9 dont give a fuck about the starving in africa. I dont give a fuck about those that are raped and I dont give a fuck about some greasy dago in a tapas bar. that doesnt make me racist, that makes me an uncaring shit of an individual and I take that. I am i admit it. Zibbie seems to think im scary, well by some of his posts the namby pamby rentboy hes probably shit scared of the flower pot men.
Wise up you twonk and enter the real world instead of you school induced communist utopia. We dont care, no one cares and if they say they do then they are lying through their fucking teeth. Quite the crap.
I miss interpreted your funny, nothing funny about Nigger. Then instead of disusing you get personal like a 5th grader.
You do know you have physiologic problems? No joke get help.
Why do I have a feeling that Barclay would have given DDG the benefit of the doubt from the start had Wenger signed him?
Don’t invite others in this. You fucked up went off on me that day then Willie as well.
Your not a fucking comedian and are a pathetic hate monger, like the gay slur you just made at me.
Cunt why not ask your momma for help. Deal with me.
Costas
because no doubt Barclay gets to visit the Arsenal changing room occassionally. Back stage passes as it were except he hangs around just that little bit too long and crooked scrawny faced frogy pedo gets a kick out of uncle Barclay looking at his boys.
Red scot. Alright pal. Harold bishop. Quality. Best one was a few weeks ago an everton called your on sky sports and spoke to Cundy. Cundy said he must be happy with young lads like Ross Barkley. The lad replied “yeah I am but he reminds me of that CUNT Rooney“ live on fucking air. Cundy was fucking gob smacked to say the least.
@Costas exactly mate, if he had played for a Landin club, like the Arse or even the Spuds, not to mention Chelsrent.
Glad your still alive mate.I see we wont be looking for auditions for the black and white minstrels in ROM. LOL..
Its all above me and I just well keep my gun powder dry.Boom boom, Basil Brush.
Come on GOAT nothing wrong with getting help.
My dad had an IQ over 180 all us kids 6 of us since we were 3 had help from Dr’s.of the mind no sham in it. Maybe just a simple med and you will be fine.
Worse than owt was actual United “fans“ writing him off after west brom. Step forward Parrysnide. How’s Gordon fairing these days? Oh that’s right he is fucking injured still isn’t he ? Craig Gordon. Yeah.
Im not inviting others im explaining so they dont get too upset over a hijacking of a thread on here.
I never said i was a comedian.
You call me a hate monger and yet you talk to me as if i have a problem and im psychologically disturbed and you berate me. Is that what you do to people with psychological problems. Sounds as if your a biggot too. The only difference is Im not and dont care about biggotry and you care but are a biggot.
Lets call it an end because i find you wet.
It takes all sorts in life mate and everyone has a use and a purpose. I would be handy if you found yourself in trouble and needed a maniac rather than a diplomat. and if i needed someone to do the flowers at a family members wedding i know where to come.
All right Neil, ate i know what you mean Cunty he makes my arse nip just the sight of his smiley polished rentboy choppers.I was real chuffed to see your lady wife is expecting. Congrats mate and I hope all goes well for them both and your newborn arrives safely and well.Prob with a United kit on with Cantona on the back eh! lol.
Congrats mate, well played.
GOAT that day you asked me to not talk to you. I respected that. Since 3 times you slammed me. Can not have it both ways.
BY BY CUNT!!!!!!!!
So I’m a Gay bigoted Dago. cool I can live with that.
King Eric
I admit that I wrote DDG off after West Brom. I admit I was wrong. He is a good keeper. there are times when I feel he has the stature and composure of VDS and all is well but that start was shocking and it wants to linger. Jesus I hope im wrong, hes in my fantasy team.
As for craig gordon, ooooh my god! He isnt good enough for Sunderland let alone United.
RedScot. Cheers pal. Spot on about “Ferguson this,Ferguson that“. Show some fucking respect you cunt. Its like The Sun. They NEVER refer to him as Sir Alex. Infact the first person to find a SIR Alex reference in that shithouse rag can borrow my season ticket for Sunday. Aint gonna happen as they never call him it. Wankers.
Barclay is part of the prostate crew. Old and fucking bitter! Slap heed cunt.
Willie
Just for you:
Q
One who asks questions is a…..
Feel free to answer it
prostate crew, oh I just had mine checked 2 weeks ago.
Zibbie give it a rest. Ive heard of people loving the sound of their voice but you like the way you sound when you read back what youve written. Thats sad. I bet you read it back in your head in the voice of ghard done by Nelson Mandela dont you you self righteous arse. Winnie winnie wait for me, I bet youve got the kleenex out now.
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I talk to myself while I ride elevators alone.
Well I’m off to clean up the 5th wheel, have fun RoM.
GO DDG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heated night at the ROM
Little bit chilly here in leafy Worcester Middle England
King Eric whisper dont even mention and I have blogged with Barclay before over the merits of Mourhino in comparison to Sir Alex and thats a whole huge hornets nest, not for the immediate future, but will have to be tackled in the the next 5 years I suggest.
He just basically dislikes United although to his credit he was and has huge admiration of your idol,the king!.
Anyhow thats me for the night on here, I basically dont like to see my mates( all on Rom) hissy fitting and getting their handbags out! Been there done that, got nothing from it!
Can’t wait for Frankie Boyle’s show to start again. Hear some proper comedy.
@MG
Windy here as well mate.
Heed the wisdom from my braveheart Scot in Red
I am in no way a racist. Personally I usually always like Goats post. Some mad shit sometimes but amusing.
Willie
The Q?
I’m off on holiday next week I’ll have to leave the winter to you guys for a while
And the football
- My brother just had to get married on Sunday when United were playing
He got his dates mixed up – he thought we were playing on Saturday
Any way I shall have the match going on the I Pad – fear not me hearties MG shall be on the case!
some people are just too sensitive. We could all bow down and try not to offend each other but wheres the fun in that. What would knifes do, where would all the little guns go to rest. A brick in the face or a little road rage where would they end up. On the rubbish heap thats where. Im thinking of the environment we must stop chucking shit out. Shit without a bit of aggression and taking the piss the internet would be dedicated to the memory of interflora. Because who would need to send flowers anymore. Who would flowers on a flowers grave. …..
Fuck that was deep, im gunna have a wank know. Im going to do myself in Nelson Mandelas voice whilst writting a letter to comrade Zibbie.
Errr this ones for you mate!!
Typical Goat reply
Coming one way then gone the other way
Goodnight United…
MG – The asker?
KE that’s fine. He went off on me and asked for me not to comment on or to him I did, he has still taken shots at me. The racist thing? He never talked it out just called me a cunt them some. He did the nigger rant as a take on Howard, went over my head as well as others, then calls me gay, another bigoted statement, I have laughed as well on some his rants, and others expose way to much to the educated mind. Thin line between rant and rage. He offended many that day. Not just me. For 25 years I have made a living figuring people out. How and what makes them tick. Just my educated opinion. Not just collage phyc either, 25 years of practice. Not just fucking with him, he should go to his local mental health clinic they have 2 to 3 test that have like 1200 questions total and maybe nothing and maybe a small dose is all he needs. His dark drunken rants over the last 5 months I have seen blurred from funny to sick. Last thought on the Horny GOAT.
Leave me out of your posts and I will leave you out of mine GOAT.
Willy I caught that before I shut this Mac down
Q is for Querent
Querent
One who asks a question
Sleep well my good friend
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Damn typo
Sorry Willie
Passed my bed time
Nah bolox war
All, I need a help. Me and wife are going to make a trip to Old Trafford in April (the week when we are going to play at home 2 weeks in a row) for the very first time.
Can you guys recommend me a good hotel near OT? Perhaps in a range of 3-5 stars.
Also what’s the weather like in April?
Barclay is a sensationalist. While I think he is a decent reporter of the news, when he is asked for his opinion (especially about anything United based) he swings wildly from Amazing/Horrendous at the drop of a hat. He’ll go on a massive rant about SAF over the slightly thing and seems to always use a caveat about SAF being a nasty man when talking about him being one of/the greatest managers in the game.
De Gea is looking top draw, he was the most composed player we had on saturday, even G. Neville said that on saturday, his distribution is the best ive seen from a keeper in a long time, dare i say even better than Van Der Sar’s, he is 20 years old for god sake, he’s still learning the game and i am happy that he will be our keeper for the next few years at least
He does not need to say he made a mistake. The facts speak for themselves and for his judgement so what’s to say? Even if he apologised, which he does not have to do, but which would be classy, it does not change the fact that his judgement is poor and as journo it means his opinion is flawed and should be taken lightly if at all.
Re Evra – like I said on last post – where is the clip showing the product of a donkey shagging a gnu calling Evra the N-word? If the FA removed it why? As fans we should support Evra by circulating it as widely as possible.
@ Zibbie – dude I note the point u r trying to make and I support your motivation, but re-pasting old shit re Goat just gets old, you made your point already a number of times, doing it every time and hounding people off-topic gets tedious, let’s move on.
United – 100
ABU Press – 0
Cunt cunt cunt
@ Evra topic,
Could it be that Suarez yelled ‘hier die knikker’ to Dirk Kuyt? That’s Dutch slang for ‘give me the ball’….
In the famous words of my friend King Eric ‘Barclay is a cunting cunt of the highest order’ !
MG
You called buddy?
@Lovin’
A Uruguayan playing in Spain would know Dutch slang? I highly doubt so.
Strange time for me to be on RoM, almost 5 am here, been up for over an hour getting ready to go on a fishing trip! Why the hell does something which is meant to be fun also be associated with the agony of having to be awake at this weird hour? Fuck it, I might just pass and go back to bed!
YorYor
How are you my good friend?
Good morning ROM,
Cedars, enjoy your fishing mate.
Papii.
good one that if only welbeck had scored and showed his back to the kop end
@YorYor,
He played for Ajax. You know? The Eredivisie. The Dutch League? Ring any bells?
hehehe..
From what I know, he speaks Dutch.
Sandeep – Well Rio pointed at Welbeck’s No. 19 after FT
Zelh..
yeah mate a great gesture after what had happened with him
Barclay needs United we dont need him, he does not give a fuck what he says they dont answer to anyone best ignore him.
All our Journo’s from the supposed top to the younger element seem to feel the need to say you seen it here first . Patrick Barcley ? who reads his drivel . The end of the season we can all look back and we will all remember PB in the years ahead any mention of his name will recieve the revues we are reflecting here today .
Morning Cedars!!!
I hope your sleep was as productive as mine
Let’s also hope that the Red machine fires up and gets going again today
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MG,
hello mate,
we can always rely on our red machine, its fucking incredible
I DECLARE LINEUP SPECULATION O’CLOCK
Reckon anyone guessed Fergie’s lineup for L’pool? Not bloody likely. Not sure what he’s gonna go with tonight either. We know Rooney will start, and presumably Nani will too? No Ferdinand… will Vidic play?
I reckon:
Lindegaard
Evra
Jones
Evans
Fabio
Nani
Anderson
Carrick
Valencia
Rooney
Berbatov
The Berbatov bit is probably wishful thinking, but jeez, if the guy can’t get a start against Otelul Galati, I really don’t see a future for him at the club.
The point is, can Cedars rely on his red machine?
@kanchelskis: I think either of Nani or Young will start on the bench. would love to see Berba start and Evra get a rest, but not going to happen methinks
Also, I think Vida’s gonna start…he needs matchtime before Sunday, and it’s not like asking a box-to-box mf to play 2 matches in a week, you know…
Good Morning MG, Sandeep and ROM!
Today is just one of those days for me. I know we should win and I know Sir Alex will hammer the importance of this match into our players’ heads in the pre-match talks. I also know the players will be up for it given it is the most important match of the season so far as it is most definitely a must-win. I also have the confidence in our players to go out there and do the business which I know they will.
But… you cannot help but feel the ‘what if’ butterflies in your stomach. I know I am not supposed to and I feel guilty and shameful for doing so, but I do.
Anyways, when something is a must-win for us as this game is, I know the boys will come out with flying colors.
@Jeet
Yeh, presumably Young, as he started against Liverpool and Nani didn’t. I’m sure Valencia would appreciate a chance to remind us what he can do on the wing!
I think the Evra rest is more likely than a Berba start. Evans at LB? Or Fabio at LB, with Smalling RB?
I’m sure he’ll go two up front. Just a question of who partners Rooney. As you say, I’d love to see Berba start, but think Hernandez far more likely.
@Balaji,
Morning pal.
I know what you mean. I’m just getting that sick feeling associated with the bad old days of not really getting to grips with Europe and labouring to get out of the group.
But this team are beyond small-fry. They have to be the most minnowy of minnows we’ve ever faced, and it takes a huge leap of nervous imagination to see anything but a Untied victory. Fergie won’t mess around with the lineup. The team against Liverpool I do believe was with half an eye on this game. He’s not taking any risks.
Like you say, it’s actually the biggest game of our season so far, which is odd given we’ve faced Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool and Benfica. But we’ve made this group difficult for ourselves, and need comfortable back-to-back victories against these guys to take control of the group. A couple of draws between Benfica and Basel wouldn’t go amiss either!
BELIEVE its what we do.
My Line up for a must win Galatski game is;
Lindy
Fabio Smalling Vidic Evra
Valencia Carrick Anderson Nani
Rooney Hernandez
Subs; De Gea, Jones,Evans.Young, Giggs,Welbeck,Berba
because am not an avid follower of the MLS, i’ve been doing some internet,youtube,press-report “scouting” on this 20-yr old brek shea kid and while i obviously know youtube compilations only show the best of someone and will make Donavan look like Messi,Brek seems the genuine thing. This kid is 6’3 tall, with pace,pace and pace that he can use devastatingly, really puts in those crosses, has an obscenely powerful shot and always tries the impossible. Modern-day proof(and Barca’s current dominant spell) has generously fed the stereotype painting the midgets as the best dribblers, with the best control and all that,and the extremely tall players as the awkward guys more likely to put in a header, but this guy’s height appears to be well utilised across all aspects of his play.Of course i could be entirely wrong but if indeed those reports of United interest are not unfounded then someone at OT is obviously on to something
Suitably pleased after the game, Ferguson wasted no time belittling City. “We’ve faced all the top sides really now, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and now Liverpool …” Ferguson told the BBC.
Hi all,
what’s with d bust up and name calling on this thread?I hope this doesn’t happen on d regular in RoM?
@KE,congrats bro on ur wife’s expecting!hope d spartan can hold out a couple more weeks and join us on Christmas day thereby saving football as Cantona did save the PL on utd’s behalf!
@RoM,super day today for 3 points @ galati.virtually full squad to pick frm.thank God for small mercies.GGMU!!!
Good Morning sandeep1878/ Morning Balaji
Morning All
This Red machine is one hell of a ride…
Balaji – seriously you have butterflies in your stomach?
Mate you need some of that Dubai sunshine in you
Get out of that office!
League goals in 2011:
Ronaldo – 30 goals in 25 games
Mario Gomez – 26 goals in 25 games
Messi – 24 goals in 26 games
Van Persie – 23 goals in 25 games
Hello Balaji,
good afternoon,
yeah you nailed it, Sir Alex will surely bring the importnace of this game to the players.
Good to see jeet back..
Hello Kanchelskis,
how are you pal?
our debate on danny and hernandez, one did the assist and the other scored
stalemate eh
@RedHound,
Hello pal,
as usual our Sir Alex the best,
just when city thought they would enjoy the lime light, Sir Alex reminds them we are already done with Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool and stoke away and still UNBEATEN
that is what you call media handling at masterclass best
daemondada,
hello pal, what name calling you talking about?
Hello Papii,
good line up that and i will be once again thrilled if Lindergaard plays tonight..
i m longing to see the lad perform, he is terrefic..
@sandeep1878
Alright pal. I’m good ta. Hope you’re good.
Yep – well observed! I think they both did well. Danny worked so hard alone up front, though he never really looked like scoring. Hernandez came on and you just kinda knew what was gonna happen! His reactions are something else.
Hello all….. Cannot wait for the game tonight, should not be anything but three points to be honest…Rooney to bag a couple.
Jeet – How are you buddy? I do keep my red machine well oiled and ready for action! hahahaha
Patrick Barclay is a cunt of the highest order. Right on the top shelf with Sir John of Terry, Luis “What the fuck is going on with my teeth” Suarez, and Carlos “Can’t even put the kettle on properly, then again can’t even be bothered to do the thing I’m paid for” Tevez. I’ve read a lot of the absolute shite he comes out with, and it is the most thinly veiled, under handed attempt at anti United journalism. As has been pointed out already, it is slanderous. Not only does he have an agenda against Fergie and United, but he’ll try anything to wind us up, he tips City to win the league, denounces Fergie and crawls into Wengers french arsehole, denounces United and praises Liverpool. It is the same old bollocks, week in week out. How can that standard of journalism be tolerated? In essence, he is a man who clearly is not capable of objective journalism. In a national newspaper that is read all over the country, that is a requirement. On here, an independent blog, Scott can write whatever the fuck he likes, it’s his blog, it’s clearly a United blog and so objectivity is not always a requirement. It’s usually in your posts Scott and I’m glad it is because the standard of journalism here is very high indeed and it is always a pleasure to read your thoughts. In a national newspaper however, you can not spew personal opinions that extreme. Yes it is an opinion column and yes it’s every mans right to say what the fuck they like, but when he clearly has an agenda against someone (Fergie) or something (United) he shouldn’t be Chief football commentator at a national newspaper. If those are his personal opinions, fair play to him, he’s a deluded bitter gooner worthy of the bitters. But the churlishness and petulance shown by using his column to weekly slag off United and Fergie should not be tolerated. Then again, we have to put up with this shite from all quarters so it;s just another no mark cunt trying to wind us up. We have bigger fish to fry as it were, we have trophies to win and history to make. He has an abusive slanderous column to write every week. I know what I’d rather be involved in.
bobbycharlie1968
Took me a few minutes to recover after having fallen over crying with laughter just by reading your opening statement on Terry & Tevez etc…. Brilliant stuff as ever.
Sandeep
Thanks for those goal scoring stats, RVP has been very impressive, he is a terrific player. Wonder where he will be next summer though!
Doing well, Cedars, though I nearly threw up at the unexpected vision of you sitting on the couch and oiling your red machine with lebanese olive oil smeared on both hands…serves me right for trying to wind you up, I suppose
Been very busy lately, but following all the games and reading comments on all RoM threads. It’s festival time in India – beautiful weather, pretty girls and lots of good food around. Today I want Galuti Kebab for dinner
Hello cedars,
yup buddy Van Persie has been brilliant since the turn of the year and i just hope he doesnt end up at city.
He is a quality player but injuries have fucked him big time..
Junior Hoilett seems like a really decent player…Skillful and creative
Jeet – Hahaha cracked me up, no need to go that far with your imagination! Enjoy the good things in life my friend, personally I am looking forward to some Galati ice cream tonight
Seems Mark Clattenburg will be the ref for out match against the bitters… Decent choice and a good ref in my opinion
Catch u laters ROM,
cheers
@ sandeep 1878,
pardon my time lag,yet if u scroll all d way up dis thread,u’ll c what I mean.thanks.
Hey WillieRedNut my old friend, what’s this ‘part of the prostate crew.Old and fucking bitter!’? I found it as I waded through the mainly tiresome, sometimes funny rants and torrents of abuse between various regulars here and I thought to myself, ‘Wow, now I’m in the firing-line, right in the goolies’. Mind you, it sums me up pretty accurately.
Giles
Really refreshing to see you post here again
I should add I liked Scott’s post on Barclay who took his vendetta against Fergie to a new low by pouring sneering contempt on a very young and inexperienced goalkeeper, just to have a go at the Old Trafford set up. He’s an experienced and not-entirely stupid journalist and he really should behave better at his (prostatically-vulnerable age). It was gratuitously nasty to pick on De Gea after just one or two appereances in British football, which is very different in so many ways from La Liga. I have never been a big fan of Barclay but his gracelessness over this issue , when our young Spaniard has the most saves in the Prem and the best save-to-shot ratio in the division, is rather pitiful.
Morning Reds Otelul Gatati are the 147 ranked club team in the world the ave wage is around 45k a YEAR and has a ground capacity of around 13k and some of you lads are worried?must be having a laugh.
If Utd don’t beat this lot there can be no excuses and don’t derserve to advance
BobbyCharlie1968 – Top post as usual pal.
Giles – Hello mate. Responded to you on previous thread. Many thanks. Barclay has had an agenda against Fergie for a while now but as I mentioned last night, he took it to a whole new level on Sunday Supplement a few weeks back. He accused Fergie of having the FA, Media and Refs in his pocket but “He will never have me in his pocket”. Oh big man Patrick. He said he is bad for the game and a poor example to young managers. What the hell? How come every young manager at some stage calls Fergie for advice? His peers really like and respect him despite what this clown says. If I were a United lawyer I would be looking into a slander or is it libel charge.
Wayne . Hello mate. Absolutely. If United don’t beat that lot tonight we don’t deserve to qualify.
@KE: Agreed about not deserving to qualify if we cant beat OtG tonight. But as always (and I probably differ from many on this), I urge all fans to think of all rivals with respect, just as I am sure the players do. At the end of the day its 90 minutes. Don’t forget Crawley Town put up one heck of a fight, Schalke trounced mighty Inter, Galati drew Benfica (who drew against us) and we barely managed a draw with Basle by the skin of our teeth
Giles Oakley – That was directed at Barclay and his cronies. Sorry for any confusion lol. Look forward to your next offering on here Giles.
Barclay predicted that England could win the 2010 World Cup FFS… Blert!
As i wrote the day we signed the lad, we are going to sing his name for years to come. De gea is absolutly top class.
Funny thing though. When De gea stopped, i think it was Ramires shot after crawling about 6-7 meters and save it with his body. The save wasn´t praised, it was called a poor finish from the rents.
When Sczhnezschny does a copy of the save (although a bit easier and less distance to cover) it is all of a sudden a MAGNIFICENT save, on what I call an even softer finish (header).
This though is something we are used too. All ABU-media in the world will burn, and through the ashes only Sir alex and his men will rise!
Jeet – Yeah good point mate about Crawley at al. That was one tough fucking game till Wes rescued us.
T – Spot on pal. I don’t think that save from Ramirez got anywhere near enough credit. The speed David moved across his line was blinding. Top save.
Nobody mentioned it yet but that’s a top photo of De Gea at the top. Which game is it from?
Another thing . Every cunt on telly the other day was saying what a big thing it was him playing at Anfield. Err I think they will find he played there for Athletico and had a belting game. Although not the same intensity as Saturday when it was United there.
NBI got it, thanks. I left his first 3 baitings alone and should have ignored this one as well.
Just went on this cunts twatter site and what a self absorbed arrogant cunt he is. Fuck off Barclay.
Barclay has a problem with Fergie and it’s one born out of pure jealousy. He hates Fergies stature in world football, he hates what Fergie has achieved and he hates the respect Fergie commands from his fellow professionals. By constantely trying to belittle Fergie at every opportunity he is just making himself look small and pathetic. Barclay craves the sort of attention Fergie recieves and feels if he can bring the great man down in some way or have his name in some way associated with him then he will share some of that attention. Barclay is a nobody who is without credibility, Fergie is a legend.
Barclay needs help.
All I can do is quote the late, great Hunter S. Thompson: “I never knew a journalist who could even say the word corruption without pissing his pants from pure guilt.”