Manchester United prepare for an important few weeks ahead as the chase for silverware gets a little bit more significant with some key fixtures coming thick and fast as the busy Christmas period looms.
As well as the matter of playing catch-up with Manchester City’s irrepressible Galacticos, the Red Devils are participating in the advanced stages of the Carling Cup and the small matter of completing qualification for the knock-out stages for the UEFA Champions League still needs to be done.
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Manchester United v Crystal Palace
The English champions entertain the Eagles at Old Trafford on Wednesday 30th November as a League Cup semi-final beckons for the victors. The home team will be strong favourites to progress in the competition but the visitors will ensure that it won’t be a dead rubber and in fact a keenly-contested affair.
With United expected to make several changes and demote several stars such as Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic from the match day squad, the Londoners will fancy their chances at Old Trafford. It has been several years since either side met after Palace’s relegation from the top flight several seasons ago and this will only increase their appetite all the more as they make a rare visit to the home of the top team in the country.
Despite the gulf in class with each club’s respective squad, it will certainly be a feisty clash between both sets of players as the stakes are high and the rewards even higher for the eventual winner.
Wednesday, 30th November 7:45pm on Sky Sports 2 and Sky Sports HD 2.
Basel v Manchester United
Seven days after that Carling Cup encounter, United face a crucial game against the Swiss champions as the winner on the night will be advancing towards the knock-out stages of the UEFA Champions League.
So far, the English club have struggled badly with performances and results in the group phase and this is reflected through their lackluster displays in two wins and three draws so far. Heiko Vogel’s team gave the Manchester side a massive scare at Old Trafford when the hosts had to made do with a 3-3 draw thanks to a late equaliser from Ashley Young.
With United on 9 points and Basel peering over their shoulders on 8 points, it is certain to be an intense game which the home supporters will be up for big time.
Wednesday, 7th December 7:45pm on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports HD 1.
QPR v Manchester United
QPR have had a mixed season with hammerings from Bolton and Fulham to beating Chelsea and narrowly losing to league leaders Manchester City 3-2. They have all the reasons to be all fired up for the reigning champions, Manchester United.
Sir Alex Ferguson will be hoping that his men will not lose more ground on their local rivals. Picking up all three points is the only way if they want to test Roberto Mancini’s men.
United’s eagerness to win can produce an open game if Neil Warnock decides to take it to the 19 time champions. They currently hold the 9th spot on the table, level on points with 8th spot Aston Villa. If United is to drop points at Loftus Road, the gap between them and City will widen.
Historically speaking, Man Utd has dominated QPR both home and away with a record of 23W-10D-6L. The two teams last faced each other in the Carling Cup in 2008, where Carlos Tevez scored the only goal of the game.
Sunday, 18th December 12:00pm on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports HD 1.
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first ….gag…
A woman walks past a pet shop and sees a sign saying ‘ fanny licking frog, £25′.
She walks in and says, ‘ can I see the fanny licking frog please?’
The bloke behind the counter says ‘bonjour!’
i remember last season before the Chelsea title decider clash when everyone went like, ‘how did Manchester United get themselves into this position after Chelsea losing all those points?” but we all know what happened. I dont for one second think Basel will be a disaster. And park should start that game.
You weren’t planning on going out much in December did you?
Oui…..
Ribbet Ribbet…..:lol:
ooh la la …ze smileys …zay are not correct ..no ……
septième
TonyBee
Bonne soirée mon amour
A C Milan in talks over the transfer of Kettleneck from Shitty. Good luck with that one Milan, He’s a Cunt.
SAF will get us through it and back on track. Every games a Cup Final atm.
Come on Reds.
James21
Tevez a cunt? shame on you, he’s far worse than that! hahahaha
@TonyBee you are something else
Sorry Cedars don’t know what came over me. Kettlenecked Trollish Cunt.
James21
Much more like it! hahahaha Would add ‘of the highest order’ mind you
6 years tomorrow since the great George Best passed. RIP
Willie
Had it on my calender and was planning a tribute post tomorrow, you beat to it…. Not enough words to pay respect to a true United legend…
RIP
RIP George
On this day 60 years ago the term ‘The Busby Babes’ was phrased whilst Matt Busby preferred Manchester United to be known as ‘The Red Devils’.
Today this club is affectionately known by many names but it will always will be lovingly and defyingly known as Manchester United, and we are all part of it.
Never underestimate why we are all here for every moment we breathe with this club is a sincere privilege.
We still stand on shoulders of giants wether they may be in the past or now in the present.
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MG
Bloody hell, I am emotional as it is and you come out with a post like that!
United ARE my life
Cedars – I’m sure Scott will have a thread on the great man. He usually does.
A thread about tv scheduling? Very odd.
Advert for bloody sky…
i for one will not be giving any money to those murdoch fucks…
sopcast ta…
@MG wonderful sentiments mate makes me proud to be part of the religion that is Manchester United true Reds always have that belief and love for the club and its traditions
thats another reason why i’ve no time for those fucks at news international what with him trying to buy United that time.
I know we all dislike being owned by the Glazers but you cant say anything about the way they market the club and dont get involved in the running of the actual team like that sleezy russian mafioso fuck abramovich…
Feed the scousers………..let them know it’s 3 points on Sunday!
Evening all
Wasnt aware that new thread is up…
anyway,
I have thrown some ingtersting posts in the ” simpson i m a red at heart” thread, please have a look,
i m reitiring now,
Good night lovely Red Devils, sweet dreams..
RIP SIR GEORGE BEST..thanks for the memories, you are not forgotten.
Manchester United
RIP George. What an emotional period that was. The Boro defeat, the disastrous Ch.League campaign, Keane’s interview and departure after that… Best’s passing really put everything in perspective.
Wow were did them six years go. Bestie is a true legend and thankfully for all the right reasons. Feel so proud coming from Belfast knowing one of the worlds truly great footballers did also and to top it all he played for UTD, fucking magic. On the night of his funeral seen the Chemical Brothers play in the Ulster Hall complete with Best tribute. The man was pure Rock n Roll and loved by all. El Beatles. One of his requests when he died was to have pictures of him in his final hours put up around schools in N’Ireland to try and prevent youngsters from abusing alcohol. He really was the Belfast Boy. R.I.P George gone but never forgotten.
LEGEND George Best.Simply the Best. RIP
Au revoir mes amis…..wink wink ….tee hee….
Arsenal’s top seller this Christmas: ,,,,The Robin Van Persie tea tray…… Guaranteed to carry 10 mugs.
Hmmn Just occurred to me Obertan could start for Newcastle . Interesting to see how that plays out
He won’t play.
I’m sure our defenders are having sleepless nights about it.
Mike
Very late reply, but welcome back buddy
Obertan is someone that let fame get into his head. That’s why it’s so big.
Cedars
Evening pal… How’s tricks?
I once heard that Thursday nights are glorious in Yorkshire when it comes to sheep shagging…..
Just hope that our buddy Moses could confirm
I think I’ll go full-on Scouse this weekend, to show my support for King Kenny’s glorious Redmen.
We’ve won it 5 times, you dirty Mancs! YNWA
Mike
All is good you red nut…. Got your email and replied buddy
Is Moses a sheep shagger? I popped on here after I got back from Old Trafford on Tuesday but saw so much shit from the usual fuck witts who come on here slating our team and players and fans! I just didnt have the energy so went to bed. Moses appeared to be a red?? Moaning red, but red?
Evening all
Cedars having read your last post I’ll come in gently.
Now Cedars Will you be buying Watson’s RVP Tea tray or would you like it as a Christmas present?
Matching RVP milk pourer, sugar container, tea pot, tea cup and tea saucer not included.
Fred
I concur five fingers in honour of our only true rivals for this weekend.
The King is dead long live the King
RIP G.BEST.
simply DE BEST. . .
Moses
A man of God
Disclaimer: MG believes Moses was central to all religions apart from the United one.
Georgie Best Superstar as mother always said
Bless you wherever you are and look over those coming through so that they can breathe football like you once did
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Mike
My memory is still in check, I do recall him confessing to being a white
MG
Thanks for being gentle, I prefer it that way! hahahah Please keep RVP out of this buddy!
I wrote once that if I ever wanted to be anyone then it would be Best
Best could do everything on the pitch. If Best would have been alive now and as a SAF player then he would have been greater still.
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Cedars
Oooooooooooooooooh handbags!
Wait
Oooooooooooooooooh RVP handbags!
Cedars
I promise not to speak ill of your love affair
Cedars
Maybe he is. Red or White he was pissing me off!!
Georgie Best! Words can’t describe!
Leeds, where a sheep dip means a whole different scenario.
MG – Hahahahaha
Mike – Hahahahaha again! Fucking hilarious
What I seem to think is lamb
Lamb = Kebabs
Kebabs = Me Costas and a party!!!
Thanks MK12
Oh you are most welcome! It becomes disconcerting when you go to Leeds and you see the sheep getting a facial!!
Sheep with a facial? Hahahaha
Cheers, just pissed all over my self (Bill on the way)
Costas – i hope ‘the obertan’ doesn’t come back and haunt us lol.
Fred and costas. Some amusing comments on Obertan! Ha.
Wooaah. Easy with the Yorkshire thing. I am from there and we aint all sheep shaggers!!
Just watched highlights of reserves. Fuck me Will Keane is cool as fucking ice in the box. Top player with a great touch. Starting to remind me of a young Berba.
Petrucci REALLY is looking the business.
@Samuel
Lol me too. Not worried about him scoring with a header though. The ball will explode upon impact.
Lets see how Tiote and Cabaye perform. They are the two that worry me the most out of their team.,
@King Eric
Hi mate. In regards to Liverpool, I believe they can get a result too. And they need the points as much as City do. I just refuse to root for them even for this one occasion. I lost all respect for them the day they brought “Gary Neville or Chelsea” banners to the ground and cheered on Lampard’s 2nd goal. They showed as much integrity as the Stoke fans did the following week at Old Trafford.
If the scouse pull off 3 points , knowing it helps the 19′s will take the edge off it for them. I personally want to thank the Napoli pizza man for his outstanding performance against stupor Mario
How much money did you make advertising for Sky? lame
Costas – haha obertan’s head is immense honestly, i’m amazed everytime i see that masterpiece.
As for tiote and cabaye, quality players indeed also add ben arfa and demba ba to the list, they’ll be genuine threats on saturday and united’s defence have to be in great concentrations for 90 mins and beyond that.
The next King of stretford end, William Keane. You heard it. Welbeck and Keane will make a great strike partnership.
The bigger the head the bigger the intelligence. Wonder what Obertan’s IQ is?
Is Welbeck back? Please say yes.
Out of topic but have you seen this?
http://funkytoys.com.mx/juguetes/manchester-united/
Manchester United toys… Rooney, Vidic, Hernandez… for christmas!
Feliz Navidad to all Mexican reds! Those toys are terrible.
More importantly, is rooney back?
Good morning lovely Red Devils around the world..
we need Rooney against NCU, he plays his best games against geordies and always comes up with cracking goals..
Hope Berba and Rooney are lined up tomorrow, and why not start the Utd revival with a 2-0 win over newcastle
Good morning all!
@lordrt: wouldnt half mind seeing Rooney-Berba combo. I have always felt it to be a myth that the partnership can’t work.
Morning all
Today marks the 6th year anniversary of George Best’s death….. RIP you LEGEND
King Eric
Morning my friend, we know you’re from Yorkshire but you ain’t no sheep shagger buddy, only Leeds fans are…. Besides we all know you fancy Hernandez! hahahaha
Worthy of a repost as a tribute to the great man….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs6WTt7atic
@Cedars: Top, top link. RIP George Best.
During Giggsy’s early years Best once compared him to him self….. I love Giggs to bits but no one compares to you George, there will never be a player as good as you, you were ours and you were the best that the game will ever see.
I have no prejudice against any color, religion or race, in fact I love to learn about different cultures, religions etc… However Northern Ireland has a special place in my heart because of Best and of course a certain RoM poster
I really hope STR puts up a thread in dedication for Best so that we can all pay our tributes
Cedars,
thanks a lot for the lovely link my friend..
and yeah i m suprised there aint a thread on George Best yet
Morning Jeet..
One of his greatest performances, although every time he played he was simply great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkAmpIvMOvk
Sandeep / Jeet
Pleasure my friends
Those who know their football will know that during Best’s prime world football had a certain Eusebio and a certain Pele but both were no match for our legend
We sold Ronaldo for 80 million, I wonder how much would Best be worth these days?
@Cedars
Too young to have watched Besty but you only have to watch footage to appreciate how far beyond his years he was. My old man always argues with anyone who puts Pele and Maradonna above Best or Charton.
Lots of comments on Obertan and he is completely repectful of United in the run up. It didnt work out for him but we saved him from french football wilderness and now he is shining at Newcastle. i am happy for the lad and make no mistake Paddy needs to have an eye on him tomorrow.
This entire “article” is just an ad for Sky! What a load of shite
@giggs12gerrard0: same here….my old man always maintained that Pele didnt have a thing on Georgie Best.
And, is Obertan available for tomorrow? I always liked the guy…hope he scores an own goal tomorrow though
@Jeet
Yes mate he is playing tomorrow as too is Simpson!
giggs12gerrard0
Hi buddy, I replied to a question you asked me on the Fergie/Jones thread…..
ANDERSON OUT TILL FEBRUARY WITH A KNEE INJURY…
Sir Alex on Anderson
“Anderson not fit til February, gone to see specialist in Portugal re knee, we didn’t expect that, it’s a blow”
Good news is that Rooney is fit,
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/anderson-injury-blow-for-manchester-united-6267826.html
Sandeep
No shit? hahaha there is a whole new thread on the issue!
@Cedars
Sound mate just saw it never knew your were from Lebanon. Thats the love of Manchester United mate i buzz of global fans.
We were away at Birmingham the year before last when some cunt was haivng a go in the pub outside the ground asking why we supported a club like united and does it not piss us off we have global support (More choice wording used the racist cunt)
My one liner back was no you dick head we are the biggets club in teh world not England and why the fuck would someone want to support Birmingham you scruffy cunt.