Manchester United Banter Archive February 18 2013
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18 Feb 2013 23:51:19
"Watching the UTD game and it amazes me how the hell they are top of the league, when we were on top at least we were head and shoulders above everyone else. Every time I watch them play it just confirms what a Piss poor league we have in this country and I strongly believe that if we had consistency we would be right up there fighting for the title. We played Utd in two league games and totally outplayed them apart from the first hour at Old Trafford, If we had half of the luck they have we'd be right up there I'm telling you. If Utd were any where near as good as they were even six or seven years ago I would give them credit but did anyone watch the game against Real Madrid? Utd were totally dominated and had to rely on the break. We need consistency and a bit of luck and we'll be fine"
I see AJH and Gav have already commented on this wonderful piece of genius from the scouse page.
I'm almost, almost, starting to feel sorry for them. Mental health issues are not funny. These people need help now.
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They're deluded as ever. Bless.
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18 Feb 2013 22:42:25
RVP is frighteningly good.
G. A. G. U. S
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He links all the other attackers brilliantly, it's no coincidence we play better when he comes on even when he doesn't get that goal or assist.
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18 Feb 2013 23:08:16
Nani why you not play like that more often? Credit where it's due he was sensational tonight!
Caol�n.
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Sensational is stretching it a bit
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You seen a better performance from any of our wingers this year?
Caolán.
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18 Feb 2013 22:57:37
Let's hope Jones is fit for the Madrid game. They said it was an ankle injury and would know the extent of injury in the morning.
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18 Feb 2013 22:39:22
a good left back with buttner out and fabio covering the two fullback postions
paddy the irish man
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Full backs next year: Evra, Digne, Fabio & Rafael (hopefully). Give Buttner a loan, he may come good with game time.
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18 Feb 2013 22:32:33
i had a funny dream last night that we will win 3-2 in old trafford with alonso and ronaldo scoring for madrid and van persie rooney and evans scoring for us
paddy the irish man
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Ill take that
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I'll take it but in don't think my heart will!
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18 Feb 2013 22:24:46
You have to give credit were credit is due, Nani was fantastic tonight. I would go as far to say that that was the best performance any of our wingers have given all season. He could quite easily have had a hattrick as well as getting an assist. If he could bottle that and do it 8 out of 10 times then we would give him a new deal and he would go on to be a fan favourite and crucial member of a front 4. However I fear its all a little too late and another flash in the pan performance from him!
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18 Feb 2013 21:57:28
Not vintage but a wins a win
Thought nani looked good
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18 Feb 2013 21:35:21
Chicharito will need to be careful he doesn't risk a silly injury.
You don't pick Anderson to go up against in a 'belly bump', when celebrating a goal.
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18 Feb 2013 21:32:28
No Percy. we don't want to hear about it ;).
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Credit where credit's due at times - he's the only winger we have that brings something extra to the table.
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Actually, I'd like to hear about why he doesn't do it more often. Clearly the boy has incredible talent but too often he frustrates. He's good enough, he just needs to be consistent enough.
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I would agree AJH. But he must be in the squad before Valencia on this form. He could be the difference in a tight game when playing like that and right now I cannot see what fergie sees in vels game to merit his place.
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18 Feb 2013 21:30:57
If you know what I mean, Ando is very similar to Wilshire. except just not as good haha, and Ando lacks the final ball which Wilshire has.
Similar playing style mind.
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18 Feb 2013 20:55:31
Nani looking promising that last 10 minutes! Valencia is way too obvious nowadays, he does that stand still thing! he's faster and stronger than most full backs so why doesn't he take them on! Smalling and Vidic are looking pretty solid just hoping we won't have to bring on RVP to get us a goal. The scouse lot would love that!
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Playing great so far, it would be a huge boost if he finds some form.
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just scored as I write this
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Nani is back ello ello
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And an assist. love the passing and interplay.
shahram
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This is what drives me mad about football fans. Nani goes missing in almost every game he has played all season and plays okay for one game against Reading and all of a sudden he is back? Look at Torres he has one decent game in every 15 or 20 but when he does every one goes the old Torres is back and he is class. Fickle.
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Nani - came out to prove a point - and has proved it.
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Not really fair George - we all have players we don't particularly like, but you have to give them fair dues when they have a good game.
B****r! If I start typing my name in one more b****y time!
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If you can blast him when he isn't doing well, it's only fair to hail him when he does. Today he played well. A few good shots on goal, beating defenders like we know he can, and actually putting in good crosses. I feel some of us get so personal, that even when a player is trying to do better, we fail to give credit where it's due as we are not too much into them.
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He made all the difference in the final 3rd once he came on and won us the game, so let's give credit where its due.
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18 Feb 2013 20:54:01
OMG Rooney has totally invisable this half, worldclass my a$$ :)
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Wasted on this audience because it works on so many levels and is sadly very true. I AM KLOOT
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18 Feb 2013 20:50:58
Valencia is a one-footed liability. Nani immediately eclipses him with pure talent. Only one of these need be dust-binned.
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18 Feb 2013 20:30:00
valencia is very very poor, he needs to get his act together!
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He has not had one very good game all season in fact he hasn't had one half decent game. He has been frustrating at best. I have no clue what it is only that he is struggling with one leg being shorter than the other which is giving him back problems but surely shouldn't affect your crossing? He is a shadow of his former self.
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18 Feb 2013 20:17:25
Welbeck has found form!. Lovely movement. Carrying it on from the Bernabeu!
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18 Feb 2013 20:07:27
I have a feeling young is going to come back playing at his best, driving forward, crossing well with a couple curling shots at goal. Young trademark.
Nik Legend SA
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Hehe, or not!
Had a chance to show how good a winger should be and he disappeared for most of the game.
Nik Legend SA
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His first game back after a long lay off and he wasnt too bad. Just needs to get sharper and more confident.
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18 Feb 2013 19:59:50
ALF will make your players look like championship players tonight! I admire Utd but Reading have more balls.
red royal
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More balls in their net, and are in less competitions!. WHEEEEY! Made me chuckle though bud.
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18 Feb 2013 19:32:43
Hello guys,
Whilst we all agree that jones has done terrific man marking in the last two games, his versatility, skill etc makes him an exciting prospect. But do you see him in the CB postion in the long term? In some ways i'm scared that he can become another O'shea.
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I do, I think he'll be perfect to take over Vidic's role in the lon term, alongside either Evans or Smalling. He could still be used elsewhere in certain games. I'm glad he's versatile and can do a job in front of the defence but I would like to see him given more game time at CB to get used to the role.
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Even if Jones does turn out to be another O'Shea as you say he would be a much better version and very useful in the campaigns. That would be worst case scenario and hopefully won't happen as he has the potential to be an immense Vidic replacement and could form a phenomenal partnership with Smalling.
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If he comes away at the end of his career with as many medals as O'Shea, he'll not have done too badly.
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18 Feb 2013 19:20:16
No Rooney and RVP in the starting lineup and Rooney not even on the bench. If this was a league game surely one of them would start?
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If it were a league game yes, but the cup is the lowest priority of the 3 and we need to use the squad.
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18 Feb 2013 18:57:47
What's happened to Percy? I know Nani isn't getting game time but come on Perce, where have you gone?
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18 Feb 2013 19:33:17
i fear if nani leaves the club then we may lose him for good to the team nani goes to. sad but that's the way it is : (
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Percy is nani maybe? He can't play and be on this at the same time!
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I have a feeling AJH that he may be on again v soon haha
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18 Feb 2013 18:49:52
To the 'we haven't won the FA Cup enough recently' no name poster. We have won it more times than any other team. In recent years, whilst other teams have been winning it, we have been pre-occupied with winning the Premier League (7 times since 2000) the Champion's League, as well as Champion's League final appearances. If you are upset about the lack of FA Cup glory, you need to get a grip.
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You sound like a Liverpool fan "we won it loads last century"
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Ridiculous comment. We won it in 2004, and were runners up in '05 and '07, all the while winning other trophies. I was pointing out there is more than 1 competition and that some people are never happy.
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18 Feb 2013 18:43:59
Chelsea in the fa cup this will be hard I know our boys are up to it the treble is on
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Steady Zee, we haven't seen off Reading yet
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I think we have a game tonight first mate :)
Gav
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HoneyBadger?
Haha take it Gav was already gone mate?
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(eds what's up with the weird names, also, why does Gav's say honeybadger?)
Jaxer
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Doh!
If only I had scrolled down I would have seen this subject was already covered haha
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No worries Jono!
This gives me an opportunity to use my new catchprahse:
Honey Badger don't give a fu*k! :)
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18 Feb 2013 18:15:06
Hi Guys
I'm looking forward to the game tonight. I think it will be entertaining with a few goals. I'm confident we will win and I'm taking us to win 3-1.
On a different subject does anyone know where I can get Real Madrid tickets. I went to apply and they were sold out.
Bazza The Red
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18 Feb 2013 17:53:13
There were rumours, albeit a while back before we knew of Bayern's interest, of Lewandowski coming to Old Trafford in the summer, with a lot of the posters on here very excited at the prospect. I just want to know everyone's thoughts on what he has as an advantage over other strikers such as Cavani in terms of what he can give at Manchester United.
Intrigo
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18 Feb 2013 17:30:17
I am hoping for a strong line-up tonight with names such as Hernandez, Nani, Young, Vidic, Smalling all starting and maybe Rooney.
I really do hope we go all out for each competition this season and I hope the players work their socks of to win the game tonight, we shouldn't underestimate Reading.
Have a good night guys!
(Nearly signed my name forgetting the new user thing haha)
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18 Feb 2013 16:50:08
Eds, liking the new login system.
I have taken this opportunity to replace my unispiring signoff name from 'Gav' to a member of the animal kingdom I have much respect for.
Thanks, {Ed033's Note - Ok great
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Gav. Woopsy HoneyBadger!
We still love Rooney, hehe, Don't we? And so does KLOOT :D
Btw HoneyBadger (the animal), one brave lil bugger!
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18 Feb 2013 18:56:25
Yes honestly I believe you Gav, I was actually thinking of the name punannyluver, that of another animal I greatly admire.
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HoneyBadger? I'm sure I've seen films where that was the main star's name. You know which kind of films I mean.
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Honeybadger sounds a bit sordid to me, just a little. dirty lol just kidding, I think
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There are some good Youtube videos of a Honey Badger in action, I can recommend unless you have a weak stomach!
AJH - I think I've seen them films too :) Perhaps my new signoff has a double meaning, lol.
Gav
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Oops signed off with my old and new names. this could get confusing!
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18 Feb 2013 17:29:21
There is a good article on the Andersred blog about our finances and what they will look like in a few years. Definitely worth a read.
Sydney!
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18 Feb 2013 18:16:11
syd link please if u can thank you :)
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Cheers Syd, very interesting reading!
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2002, just type "Andersred blog" into the search engine mate.
Sydney!
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18 Feb 2013 17:14:24
I made a bet with a few of my mates, we all picked a player that isn't an established goalscorer and each put a fiver in the pot.
As I picked Welbeck (I know) and one of my mates picked Lambert, do you think the Madrid goal could be the boost to start scoring?
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18 Feb 2013 16:11:03
Need to win the fa cup soon. Since the turn of the century Chelsea have won it 5 times, Arsenal 3 times, Liverpool twice. City, Portsmouth & Utd once.
Not good enough.
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You clown. I AM KLOOT
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Some fans really are spoiled.
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I was going to launch into why your post is so wrong. but I think KLOOT summed up the appropriate response.
AJH
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Well said Kloot :)
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18 Feb 2013 15:56:18
I think cleverley needs to go, he's not young anymore and hasn't shown the potential he once did. The likes of bale, wilshere and the majority of youngsters at Chelsea and City are looking better. We still haven't replaced Keane.
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I can see why you didn't leave a name.
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Not even keep him for the squad? That's a bit much IMO why would we just get rid. We kept players like Brown and O'Shea for a long time, they were never thought of as 'world class' but they still helped us along to many trophies. It is a squad game afterall!
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So because they have a better play we should sell him? He's very well for us and if we do sign the top cm we want he's hardly a bad back up? also most of teh chelsea ones cost 30mil + and what city ones? also bale is a winger
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Remind me which team are 12 points clear and who is the manager oh yeah the best manager of all time
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18 Feb 2013 17:24:38
yeah your talking total crap what youth players at City are these that are better than Cleverley. The only home grown player that gets near their match day squad is Richards and he isn't even local. Same with chelsea the only home grown player they have is Terry and he's ancient! When those teams can actually produce a youth player feel free to come back no name. MrE
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Cleverly is a very good professional. Agreed that he is behind Wilshere in terms of talent but he does his job well which is pass and move and create space for other players.
And I think his passing is improving every match. My favorite player after Carrick and Anderson.
Hey AJH,
FYI I have changed my sign off name AJ to avoid confusion :)
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Good man!
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Wow! You know your stuff!
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18 Feb 2013 15:42:35
At least my user wasn't robbed, as it has been recently ;).
Can't wait to see how many try and sign up as Syd.
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I don't see why they would, its not like he's a celebrity or anything.
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Syd is like the Yoda of this place!
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18 Feb 2013 19:09:14
You mean he's old, small, green and wrinkly? MrE {Ed002's Note - Ed007 tries his best - don't be rude to him.}
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18 Feb 2013 16:08:12
I hope we play a strong team tonight. I for one love the FA Cup. Its what kept me going in the 70s and 80s. We have 5 days before we play QPR and if any side will play a weakened side it will be Reading. Its no good saying give the youth and fringe players a chance when we have a chance of the treble. All great players want to play every game. The FA cup was always linked to us, but Chelsea have in recent seasons stolen our thunder. Two Cup Finals at Wembley is within our grasp. Neil
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18 Feb 2013 14:15:33
Not united related, but have you seen Arsene Wenger's press conference when he went completely mad at reporters?
Funniest bits:
Arsene Wenger: Why are you looking at me?
Reporter: Because it's your press conference.
And also.
Reporter: The fans are pretty upset following the exit from the F--
Arsene wenger: Look, this is a pre-match conference for the champions league tie, and if you wanted to ask me a question about the FA cup, there's an interview after the match. (Something along those lines)
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His players really need to win for him tonight. I just cannot see them getting past BM.
Sydney!
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Did u mean tomorrow Sydney?
Anyway, I may be high, but I think arsenal will come out as winners tomorrow, score being 2-1, what it all comes down to is whether they can create a big enough performance to go through. I don't think so and I see them getting a hammering in the 2nd leg. 3-0
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Getting ahead of yourself Syd!
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That is a man under pressure
Think arsenal will get stuffed tomorrow Munich are the best team in Europe imo
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18 Feb 2013 14:05:44
Lets hope that our fringe players realize that tonight is a great chance to stake a claim to stay in the team and play a big part in what could be a historic treble winning season. If they play well then our players which are currently in our usual starting line-up will have to up their game in order to stay in the team. The more competition the better for our squad
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I suspect we will see a 4-4-2 tonight with Young & Nani on the wings. Hernandez & Rooney upfront and Anderson & Cleverley in the middle. I would guess at Vidic & Smalling at CB's and Lindegaard in goal if he is fit.
Sydney!
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Sydney,
I'd go with the same team, and throw in
LB- Buttner, RB - Jones / Rafeal
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18 Feb 2013 14:02:37
Great effort with the usernames eds, makes it easier for the regulars to know we are chatting with each other and spot the fakes and ignore the no names! {Ed007's Note - Thanks no name ;-)
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Am I right in thinking this means we no longer need to put names so long as we sign in?
TK-Red
{Ed033's Note - If you see your sign-off name next to "Name:" on a submission form, the name should appear under your submitted post. If you check the remember me checkbox when logging in, then you wouldn't have to log in each time you visit the web site
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18 Feb 2013 13:35:58
ED assuming we sell Rooney I can't think of anyone else but CHELSEA actually going for him.
Practically thinking I don't see him leaving England and in England only Chelsea and City would be able to offer a price which might be acceptable for him and United.
Cant see us selling him to City, so Chelsea looks the likely option to me. {Ed007's Note - Is it not a bit early in the day to be drinking?}
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ED i'm in India, so no ;)
I didn't say this will happen, I said this looks like the only possible scenario ro me **IF** it happens.
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Ed007, no it's not! You should know that being Scottish ;)
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18 Feb 2013 12:35:52
Anyone seen the video of maldini's son tackling seedorf? Only 5 years old and with a perfectly timed challenge! One for the future perhaps!
Caol�n.
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18 Feb 2013 09:00:31
Omg. One good win and bredon rogers think they can finish in top 4. can't believe they get carried away so easily. Dey are stil 9 points behind spurs or fourth I cnt see thm qualify for europe as well. Pools have become a laughing stock
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Not as bad as Mancini beating a league one team then declaring himself the best manager in England.
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How about you actually listen to what he said he never mentioned we could get top 4, it's just the media stiring rubbish like usual.
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You obviously read the headline and not the actual article. Poor journalism as is I usually the case with UK tabloids.
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18 Feb 2013 13:42:44
who really cares about liverpool their almost thirty points behind, haven't been a serious rival for years and won't be for several more years.
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Yrh because brenton rodgers never says anything crazy does he? How about u actually see wot he said before coming on our page and declaring it a spin by the media? I suppose he didn't say your loss in mid week was the perfect away performance or that u could get 2nd not 4th or that saurez doesn't dive?
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