Manchester United (Part 1)

Meh, I started in 1990 (during the cup run, not when it was already in the cabinet). Bite me :D

That guide should really read 'any Kiwi that doesn't already have a team should support Blackburn Rovers or West Ham United for obvious reasons (although more Rovers because Ryan actually plays for them)'

But the other rule is 'you never change your team' so I guess I'll just have to stick with United. It's a hard road I know.

Back on topic. #19! Loving the fact that we've finally knocked Liverpool off their perch. I'm also laughing at all the Scouse optimism ahead of next season already.
They are having a great run of form to end the season under Kenny I'll admit, but without a lot of spending over Summer there is no way that squad will be strong enough to mount a challenge over 38 games (plus the other competitions)

This is the lineup I would start with, possibly Fabio over Rafael just because Fabio will be match fit from the games against Arsenal and Chelsea (forgive me for not doing my post match research as I'm not sure if the knock he took forced him off or if it was part cautionary/ part winding the clock down with a sub)

Only other possible change would be Giggs for one of Anderson or Fletcher as Fergie might want an old head out there.

Didn't think I'd opt for a lineup without Nani in it a few weeks ago but Valencia has been sensational for us recently. Especially against Chelsea, got forward and created chances for us while putting Ashley Cole in his back pocket and we know that whoever lines up against Barcelona will have a job to do against one of, if not the best attacking wingbacks in the world.

*Edit: Mind you, it'd most likely be park doing that job on the other side of the pitch anyway.joachim2011-05-10 18:25:44

What if its the only team you ever managed to see on TV when you went to your grandparents house occasionally when you were just young buck?

Nani will start, probably instead of Park. IF we win the league this week at Ewood then I want a Pogba debut agaisnt Blackpool.

Nah, Nani won't start ahead of Park - Park is the big game player SAF doesn't start without.

Oh sorry, I thought you guys were talking about the line up for Blackburn. Yeah totally agree with you that Park and Valencia will get the gig in the final.

Ashley Cole is looking to buy a new sat nav today because yesterday he couldn't find Valencia.

Selfishly stolen joke from another website

+1

haha, that's gold. It was a good performance.

How good is Hernandez?! Big raps from many, including Pele who today described him as having the potential to become the new Messi, well heck!

Looking forward to Rovers this weekend. Would love to seal the title with 3 points but would take a draw to aid Nelly's chances of staying up.

I can't find the game being shown on telly this wknd. FA Cup is on at 1 but where are the other premier league games? By my reckoning it should be 11:45 Satdy eve?

Blackburn v Utd
Blackpool v Bolton
Sunderland v Wolves
West Brom v Everton

All these games are on live in Oz at 9.40 and you can watch which ever one you want, or keep flicking over.
The FA cup is on later here on free to air TV.

According to United Site, Beckham has been invited back for Gary Neville's testimonial - Giggs, Scholes, Butt already confirmed as is Phil Neville.

Will be a very interesting night.

I asked Sky Sport if they would be showing it on Twitter, they replied saying it would be on SS3 at 11:40pm but the guide on their website still shows golf on at that time.

Hopefully whoever controls the twitter account is right.

It would, but his club side has a game against Houston the next day, so I doubt they will release him.

He's not playing. Should still be a very good night though in recognition of a great career. Thanks Gary!

The way united players surrounded the officials before the 'penalty' was awarded was an absolute disgrace. Way to over shadow any positive achievement today.

Never mind the fact Blackburn did it too..?

Couldn't give a crap that sh*tties millions has finally got them a trophy.

We just got number 19

BOO HOO.
Of course no Arse player would do that?
You should be more concerned trying to hang on to third place.

Blackburn were just as bad. Just trying to distract us from the fact we've just become England's most successful top division team. Well done boys. Now for the Kids to beat Blackpool and the top dogs to come back and blow Barca away.

I want Blackpool to score a surprise win and stay up. Rather Wolves went down.

Hey Auckland based united fans - where will you be watching the UCL final?

Well that was in general an outstanding weekend - I'm a very, very happy boy.

As for next weekend, well I think we will play a team similar to the one that played in the second leg against Schalke - I'm not too sure if there is anyone that has to play to get enough appearances for a medal? I know Antonio was in that position before Blackburn.

I think we will have some of our lesser first team players in there, the likes of Wes Brown (who I still rate over Evans), Gibson, Evans etc. Also maybe expect to see a couple of young players, the likes of Ravel Morrison, Norwood, Gill perhaps, maybe even Vermijl on the bench. STILL eagerly anticipating Pogba's debut but I think I might have to wait another year at least. He might make the Summer Tour.

After a long Sat. night watching Utd followed by the FA Cup I decided not to get up and watch any football last night as I had an early start for work.
Woke up about 30 min into the games and burst out laughing that Arsenal were 2 down and Liverpool 1 down.
Started to watch the West Ham game- they were 2 up, but thought I better go back to bed.Lay there for a while and thought I'll get up to watch the end of all the games.
The Wigan game was the best as it was end to end stuff. Shocking goalkeeping for the winner. Was never a pen for Spurs but great result.
Can't believe Arsenal lost at home again.
Final weekend will be very interesting. Still a number of teams that could go down.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1387428/Alex-Ferguson-prepares-clear-Manchester-United.html

Interesting article with David Gill quoted as saying we have a goalkeeper lined up and that some of the wider squad players may be on the way out. Again Ashley Young linked, don't know about you Paulinho but I would be disappointed if we signed him, we have Nani, Valencia (best wide man in the league) and Park who are more than handy in this position. i think the money would be better spent elsewhere. A striker, A central midfielder and a GK. lets hope we aren't waiting for the whole off season for new signings. Thoughts?

We need at least two midfield players, a keeper and a striker as well.
I'm sure AF will get what is required.

Yeah agree with that. Sneijder would be dream. Depends on Scholesy's desicion and how many games we can get out of Hargreaves if he is given a pay as you play deal. That leaves Ando (looking good) Carrick, Fletch, Giggs (??), Gibson (??) for central midfield. Pretty thin considering SAF loves to rotate in this position.

Didn't you know? It's alright if United do it.

Weak.  If you guys are going to try to stain Leggy with things that "a few Mancs" have done, you should make it a bit juicier than complaining about Barca's antics.  I'm sure that "a few Mancs" are murderers, thieves, and rapists, too!

https://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8750_6935702,00.html
F365 keep/ditch

Agree with most of that. Will be interesting to see what happens with Kiko, hasn't progressed and SAF has hinted that Gibson still has a part to play.

What about Ryan Giggs' extramarital affair with Imogen Thomas, then obtaining a super-injunction to prevent it being reported?