24 Mar 2014 19:33:44
Here's a question that is going to be tough for you's and will tug at you.

Tomorrow you play City.
A win for United would open up the League and give Liverpool a chance of winning the EPL.

So the question.

Do you want to win tomorrow and open up the door for Liverpool or do you want City to win and increase their chances to win the league?

This is for SENSIBLE banter please. I know some will not care so to those please don't answer. I just wondered out of the two teams you would prefer to open the door to. (And I know you would ALL prefer Chelsea or Arsenal to win it but the EPL WILL not affect either of them by the result of tomorrows game)

Cheers guy's.

vrcomp.

1.) 24 Mar 2014
First of all you assumptions are all inaccurate. I always want us to win, the opposition is irrelevant, in competitive matches. My personal choices for winning the league would be Arsenal or Liverpool.

So to answer your question, damn straight, I want us to win.

2.) 24 Mar 2014
24 Mar 2014 20:03:14
My preference in order to win the league
would be arsenal city chelsea and anyone other than liverpool.
That said I want us to win tomorrow and every game. If Liverpool win and take advantage so be it. I remember last game of 95 season when pool beat b;ackburn but we didn't beat west ham and lost by a point.
I understand the question but i'm not worried who wins it when we dont. IMO Liverpool are playing the leagues most attractive football intertwined with fantastic individual performances by several players in different games. Keep what you have and add some top defenders and you will prove a good challenge to us next season because we will be back and you know it you hope and pray we will screw up like you lot and go missing for 20 odd years but you know it ain't going to be like that see you next season I wonder to your guys have the bottle? IEnjoy the ride IMO you will come up just short and next season will be tougher no doubt about it. ;o)

3.) 24 Mar 2014
My preference to win the league is anyone except the dreaded scousers and Arsenal (can't stand Wenger). Doesn't worry me if City or Chelsea win. I am more concerned about us developing our squad to be able to mount a genuine challenge next season following the debacle that has been this season.

4.) 24 Mar 2014
Hi Ken

I have no doubt about it. Unlike a lot of rivalries with supporters in football I don't have that kind inside of me.
I think given the right additions next season Utd will be a force in the league. But imo it will depend on whether you's can get the right players if you do not qualify for CL. (Don't forget you can still get there if you win this seasons competition)
And Grund, good on you. You should always want to win every game.
I have never been one to get hot under the collar over footballing issues.
Its never easy to see a club on the slide. Most of my brothers are Leeds supporters and I don't think there has been much more of a dramatic slide than that. lol.
I just wondered which of the teams, and unless there is a dramatic slide in fortune's that this season is between City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
At the moment its Cities to lose. I have said that since Christmas. But should they lose tomorrow against you guys then it becomes Pools to lose.
I was just wondering what you as Utd supporters would be more happy with as in theory Utd COULD hold the key to where the trophy ends up this season.
vrcomp

5.) 24 Mar 2014
Never understood fans who say they'd rather lose a game, just to hurt someone else.

6.) 24 Mar 2014
You seem to be under the assumption that Liverpool have what it takes to overcome Chelsea. I suppose it is a possibility - but in my opinion the only team that would benefit from us beating City are Chelsea. Given that Arsenal look out of the running now; Chelsea are the team I would most like to see win the league.

If we're talking hypothetically and beating City guaranteed Liverpool the title - I'd still want us to win. I still recall when Liverpool rolled over against Chelsea and gave them the league in the 09-10 season. It demonstrated a clear lack of class which I'd like to think is beneath a great club like Manchester United.

For the foreseeable future, however, it seems as though our chances of beating City are exceedingly slim and thus the knowledge that in defeat we prevented Liverpool from winning the title would soften the blow of being beaten considerably. As long as we gave it our best, that is.

7.) 24 Mar 2014
I just want to win, and then I will root against Pool winning the league.

8.) 24 Mar 2014
Jeeeesh, that's a hard regarding the title. As I live in MK, it is made up of a lot of Cockney spin offs (as well as other castaways) who moved here to build the place. So I have a certain hatred towards gooners, as they don't shut up about anything and always moan and gloat when it's unjust (IMO). So for me it's Chelsea, City, then a coinflip between the scousers and gooners.

9.) 24 Mar 2014
24 Mar 2014 21:46:42
Hi vrcomp,
Whatever the next couple of months have in-store for your team its tough watching in from the outside for a change. I think it will be close and that you will come up short against the big 2 at home and I think it will come down to experience.
Manchester United will remain a big draw for big players next season but we will have to pay a little over the odds in fees and wages. Remember City signed many a big star kompany toure silva etc before that had champions league footie you got Saurez without it so its not a major concern as long as its not a prolonged period and I doubt it will be because they will fix t this year I believe. The Gla$er$ have to to protect their investment.
I have many friends that support Liverpool that have had nothing to cheer about in the league since they were doing their old o levels so its nice for them to get their old silver Candy Jerseys out most of them are hitting 40 and look a bit like Jan molby now themselves

10.) 24 Mar 2014
I want utd to win simples. If u are good enough and ready to win the league u should regardless what happens tomorrow night.
Unlike Liverpool and in particular Gerrard, I dnt want us to roll over just to stop u winning the league, I have never really been caught up in what u are doing and won't be doing so now!
U are playing amazing football just enjoy it.

11.) 24 Mar 2014
I don't care about the rest. I want us to beat city. Simple as that!

12.) 25 Mar 2014
I want us to win tomorrow, but when it comes down to who I would prefer to win the League out of the current top 4, I'm going to go for City - mainly because it's good for Manchester over London and Liverpool. Now that I'm old and don't have to put up with certain City supporters and their infuriating inferiority complexes, I find myself antipathy has lessened. Besides which they are historically the least successful of the group so they don't threaten any of United's records.

As much as I hate to say it they have set up a great organization and have committed to the long term development of the neighbourhood and to youth development. There is much within the club and what they are doing that United should look at, because frankly the world has been moving on. SAF was like a successful version of King Canute, but even he couldn't hold out forever. United needs a bit of a makeover.

13.) 25 Mar 2014
Completely agree with Steven

14.) 25 Mar 2014
Some nice points there and very well put.
Yes Ken I am sure some of the top players will see that Utd are still a force and will come to you because they know you will challenging next year.
As for looking in from the outside you don't have to tell me about it. With the exception of a few high's in the last 20 years that's what I have been doing so I know how it feels.
I have to disagree with you on Suarez. He was not the player he is now when he joined Pool. Many teams would not touch him because of his antics at Ajax and we took the gamble. I think the management have a lot to do with his current form last season and this and NOW he will only stay should we qualify this season. If we don't he will be off. And if I am honest I am not sure he will still be here next season if RM come knocking on our door regardless of what he may say about wanting to experience the "European nights at Anfield"
CTR. Great to see you emerging back on the boards. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers of late and I hope all is going well with Jack and your wife. Good luck to you all in the future.
As for the rest. Valid points all.
Good luck for tonight and the rest of the season. And looking forward to next year when you have bought some new players. Will be great for the game to see you up there challenging for the title next year.
vrcomp

15.) 25 Mar 2014
I want United to win, but if we lose it helps that once again, "next year" will be the scousers year!