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Michael wrote:
FT: 2-1

Yes WBA should've had the penalty. But we should've had the blatant handball too, so they evened each other out.

I don't think their other penalty (the miss) was that bad - I think he was going to slot it to his right, saw the keeper dive and tried to readjust.

For me Anderson has again, had a poor game. He's just not consistent enough. Commentator was preaching death for Oberta, but while his finishing was sloppy at least he was making things happen. Fletch and Carrick are easily the best centre pairing.

Really hope Rooney's injury isn't major. He was definitely looking to find a bit of form in that game.



Not a lot to say about this game. Utd very lucky. WBA deserved more from this game.
Too many Utd players having a bad day. Rooney was one of the only players that looked like he wanted to win.
On that performance, we don't deserve to win the league.
That shouls be the last game for Gary N., he was shocking.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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I didn't see that.  I tried getting sleep between United and Arsenal games and my alarm, try as it might, couldn't wake me for the Arsenal match.  The fact that WBA were easily the better side over the course of this mornings game*, deserving of at least a point, and the fact the penalty (should they have converted it) would have put them in the lead makes me think it probably more major than a potential penalty for B'mingham against Arsenal which, should they convert it, would bring them level and at a point when, from all accounts, Arsenal were the better side.  Of course, I would have to watch it myself to know - just going on what I've been told.

*Though a lot of the play which was better than United's came after the penalty wasn't given so maybe if the penalty was given they'd have played poorer than United.  Who knows.
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not just a penalty, it's a straight red
but MUFC get the calls
everyone knows this.

WBA can only blame themselves however. Don't miss penalties or let a guy seemingly 5'1" had in from 3 yards.

if I sound bitter I am. I punted 2-1 WBA
coulda, shoulda, woulda



E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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foal30 wrote:
not just a penalty, it's a straight redbut MUFC get the callseveryone knows this.WBA can only blame themselves however. Don't miss penalties or let a guy seemingly 5'1" had in from 3 yards. if I sound bitter I am. I punted 2-1 WBAcoulda, shoulda, woulda


Almost as bad as the 2 own goals BC scored.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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Fantastic results overnight. Its all up to us now.
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Where do you live to make those games overnight?

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I haven't woken up before 11 for anything other than football all holidays. Its overnight too me :P
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nice
 
wish i could say the same
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Michael wrote:
Fantastic results overnight. Its all up to us now.


Your right. We have some tough games ahead. Lets hope we don't do what we did some years ago when we had about a 12 point lead and blew it.

Arsenal could have and should have won that esaily. City were as bad have I have ever seen them.Not taking anything away from the Arse. I find it hard to believe that City spent so much on players that really were not worth it.
The only 2 players that I would have is Tevez and Johnson. The rest are not up to it.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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Not much you can do against a parked bus.  They really are a joke.  Still, if they can park the bus for you (even nip in a winning goal, dare I suggest it) and then we have a good performance vs you then I'm optimistic.

Needing to beat Spurs first, though.  That will be very tough indeed.
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loyalgunner wrote:
Not much you can do against a parked bus.� They really are a joke.� Still, if they can park the bus for you (even nip in a winning goal, dare I suggest it) and then we have a good performance vs you then I'm optimistic.Needing to beat Spurs first, though.� That will be very tough indeed.


Unlike many supporters of other teams, I am not cocky about Utd and don't presume anything. This league is the toughest yet. On their day the bottom team can beat the top side. There are still 4/5 teams in this title race, although I'm sure there are many that will disagree.
There are over 50 points to play for.

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Yeah, 5 teams in it.  A good run could see another join the current 5.  Don't see it as likely but possible.  The mid table teams have all improved and many of the top teams have become poorer (on the field).  While it's frustrating at times it makes for a more exciting spectacle.
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oh hai, ready to get knocked out of the FA Cup in the third round again?
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El-Ni�o wrote:
oh hai, ready to get knocked out of the FA Cup in the third round again?


Whats the only ship not to dock in Perennial strugglers Liverpool


The Premiership.

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I'm looking forward to this game.
Will be a good atmosphere.
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9000 Scousers partying inside Old Trafford! Fking bring it on.
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Wooooo.

Was getting a bit nervous before the match. :P

Berba dive (only because of that extra step) but still what a fking idiotic challenge.

Gerrard's red is fair. Can't challenge like that. Looked far worse on normal-speed than slow-mo so I think Webb had to send him.

Anderson is useless.
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El-Ni�o wrote:
9000 Scousers partying inside Old Trafford! Fking bring it on.


Half day release from the local prisons.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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Utd will be disappointed that they didnt win by 2 or 3, like how everyone else does against Liverpull.
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AJ13 wrote:
Utd will be disappointed that they didnt win by 2 or 3, like how everyone else does against Liverpull.


Agree. Watched the game live and after the pen and red card the game was over. Utd could have won by 3 but seemed to be more interested in playing possession. They did that well but was not a great spectacle.
Very happy with result, but not the game.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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United signing announced...
 
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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I've just read a nice blog on Paul Scholes and what his peers think of him, and it does make you wonder how he has never picked up any big individual awards. Definitely worth a read:
 
 
Some of the quotes on there:

�I tell anyone who asks me � Scholes is the best English player.� � Laurent Blanc

�An amazingly gifted player who remained an unaffected human being.� � Roy Keane

�The best? Without any doubt it has to be Paul Scholes. He knows how to do everything, and he is the one who directs the way his team plays. On top of that, he has indestructible mental strength.� � Thierry Henry

�There isn�t a player of his mould anywhere else in the world.� � Glenn Hoddle

�If you ask footballers to pick out the player they most admire, so many of them will pick Paul Scholes. He�s the most consistent and naturally gifted player we�ve had for a long, long time.� � Alan Shearer

�Scholes is one of the most complete footballers I�ve ever seen. His one-touch play is phenomenal. Whenever I have played against him, I never felt I could get close to him.� � Eidur Gudjohnsen

�Every one of us is just trying to become as good as him. Everyone can learn from Paul Scholes. I�m not the best, Paul Scholes is.� � Edgar Davids

He is the one whose level I aspire to. He is the best player in the Premier League.� � Cesc Fabregas

The player in the Premiership I admire most? Easy � Scholes.� � Patrick Vieira

�I can�t understand why Scholes has never won the player of the year award. He should have won it long ago. Maybe it�s because he doesn�t seek the limelight like some of the other �stars�.� � Thierry Henry

�My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder. Undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation.� � Zinedine Zidane

�Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team � that goes to show how highly I have always rated him.� � Marcello Lippi

I�m saddened because I think we as spectators, not only in this country but right through out Europe and the rest of the World, will be missing one hell of a footballer.� � Ray Wilkins

�Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football.� � Sir Bobby Charlton

�without question, I think Paul Scholes is the best player in England. He�s got the best skills, the best brain. No one can match him.� � Sir Alex Ferguson

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They're fantastic! And evidently should be spammed around the interweb.Michael2011-01-11 15:33:15
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Doubt other team supporters would agree.
I think he has been a great player.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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Other team's supporters aren't professional footballers who've played against him.
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Messy wrote:
Other team's supporters aren't professional footballers who've played against him.


I think you got the point though. I've not played against Thierry Henry, but he is a great player.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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According to the League Managers Asociation, 1023 Different managers have been and gone since SAF started at United.
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Anyone them cut open Beckham's forehead?
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Probably not, but 1023 of them haven't done the treble either.
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Thats my new favorite saying - "You're about too lose your forehead" - a player who's about to bugger off from United and achieve not a lot.
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Leggy wrote:
Doubt other team supporters would agree.
I think he has been a great player.


I think most would Leggy. No need to play the victim here, you're not a Perennial strugglers Liverpool fan.

Three for me, and two for them.

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Definitely a great player no argument there 
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Buffon II wrote:
Leggy wrote:
Doubt other team supporters would agree.
I think he has been a great player.


I think most would Leggy. No need to play the victim here, you're not a Perennial strugglers Perennial strugglers Liverpool fan.

I'm not playing the victim. Can't believe you read something else into my comment.
It takes all sorts.

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Scholes would have one of the larger trophy cabinets in english footy.
 
But he was and is no pretty boy with an attitude and a slag/wag alongside.
 
He comes across as the type of guy you could sit down with and have a pint and a chat about matters football.   
 
Fuxxin hard bastard as well.
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Whitehartlane wrote:
Scholes would have one of�the larger trophy cabinets in english footy.
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But he was and is no pretty boy with an attitude and a slag/wag alongside.

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He comes across as the type of guy you could�sit down with and have a pint and a chat about matters football.   

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Fuxxin hard bastard as well.


True

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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I don't understand refs
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Funny to see a united fan complaining about crooked refs.

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Doesn't mean he understands refs.
 
Happy with a point after the red, thought our defence was brilliant. Thought we could have possibly nicked it, but we really are in a dream position in the league at the moment.
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5 bad ref performances to 1 good one. Thats United.
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i hate paul scholes
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