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  • janmetcalf 08:34 on April 17, 2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Reds restore 5 point lead; Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 0 

    With the title race back in the balance after a surprise defeat to Wigan, United returned to the sanctuary of Old Trafford to face Aston Villa, with the reds now just 2 points clear of Manchester City. Having inflicted a 1-0 victory over Villa in December, and with the Birmingham club languishing near the relegation zone, there was a quiet confidence around Old Trafford that United would respond to City’s comprehensive 6-1 thrashing of Norwich. Having sat out the fixture versus Wigan, Paul Scholes returned to the United midfield, looking to continue his impressive record since returning to the side in January. Rafael and Danny Welbeck were also recalled to add the extra tempo which was severely lacking on Wednesday night. (More …)

     

  • luzhniki2008 11:42 on October 10, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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    TF Chronicles – The Premier League Grounds Part One 

    Since the Premier League started in 1992, football has changed on a huge scale – especially due to television coverage not only in the UK, but globally. Added to this, media interest has grown, not just on the back pages of newspapers, but also interest in players’ private lives growing massively. The huge growth and development in the internet has further expanded worldwide interest in football in this country, especially Manchester United. There has been a huge amount of investment in football stadia over this time, the likes of which have never been seen before. In this time, United have played in over 50 different stadiums in Premier League games – which is partly down to teams being relegated and promoted as has always been the case. However, over this period a significant number of teams have left their old grounds, moving to new purpose built stadiums. Listed below is part one of these stadiums and some of our favourite matches and memories from watching United play in them, along with the opposite end of the spectrum - some of our worst matches and memories from United games in these stadiums. Every United fan will have their own favourites and worst ones, but these are the ones that stand out for Kim (@Sparkly_Devil1) and myself (@Luzhniki2008):- (More …)
     

  • @JasTheDevil @JasDunham 01:51 on December 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Mickey Mouse Cup? – United Drubbed by West Ham 

    Some people call it the Mickey Mouse Cup. Others call it the Reserves Cup. Whatever it’s called, United were drubbed 4 nil by West Ham, a team that look destined to be relegated at the end of this EPL campaign. At times, it’s unbelievable that West Ham somehow manage to stay up each season, but they do usually provide some good football performances here and there. Tonight was no doubt one of their only shining moments in a season where they’ve been paltry, at best. (More …)

     

    • Farrukh 05:11 on December 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      seriously? just because it was a carling cup game you are going to accept this performance? this wasnt a reserve team…the back 4 is our second choice defence…there was anderson and fletcher in midfield…hernandez,giggs for crying out loud…i dont care who you playing in what competition…they were playing for manchester united! so i expect more! gutted!

    • JasDunham 05:41 on December 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      First off, thanks for reading. I do appreciate the time you took to read and respond.

      With that said, at no point in the article did I say, I “accept” this performance. People need a dose of perspective. We are not invincible. We are a team that is going to lose games, bottom line. I was being rational and not making this Carling Cup loss out to be the pitfall of an otherwise strong first 1/3 of a season. It is our first loss and it’s December, so making this out to be more than it is is counterproductive.

      As for our back four, they are all second choice defenders – some of which have played reserve team football (Fabio and Smalling). We had Obertan, Bebe, and Macheda – all of whom play some reserve team football. Also, I was being a tad facetious with the “reserve” team stigma, as it was strictly to make a point. Hernandez hasn’t played a whole lot of full 90 min matches, especially in the snow. As far as Anderson, with the exception of the last few matches, the boy hasn’t played for us in first team football. Either out of injury or out of SAF preference.

      That point is that it’s all about perspective. You can’t play your best starting XI every single match. The season is 50-60 matches over 9 months. Players know they can’t, and SAF knows they can’t. So, he picks and chooses when to field the best possible XI and when not to. From the line-up today, it wasn’t the best possible starters, so we can see what SAF was thinking – looking at the next match at the weekend. The day is over and we need three points away at Blackpool. If we can bounce back and do that, I’m sure the fans will forget all about this Carling Cup loss.

    • Rob B 13:06 on December 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      We lost in the league cup ….big deal. Of course no one ever wants to lose but if you could choose it then it would be in a match like this. No sleep lost at all. Well done West Ham…they wanted it and deserved their glory.

    • Ritesh 15:06 on December 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Lost in the Carling Cup, but hopefully will keep up the standards in other competitions, as no more C.Cup games to tire the players, else no silverware this season, as am a bit doubtful with the clash against scousers for the FA cup, they may give their best in an attempt to clinch a trophy, while the league is still wide open, with the likes of arsenal and chelski to play soon

    • Tanaya 05:14 on December 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      The goal in Carling Cup final against Villa in Feburary was scored by Rooney and not Owen as you mentioned.

      • JasDunham 17:27 on December 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        I forgot that Owen scored the first one and Rooney got the winner. Thanks for pointing that out. I’ve edited that portion.

    • Safhammer 22:32 on December 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Hi Guys!
      I understand your expectancy from such a team as Man U. Therefore the hurt is relatively more painful. You’ve got a wonderful team, you’ve a hell of a lot to look forward to, let us hammers enjoy our wonderful victory, let us savour the moment….who knows when again. You guys are lucky and dont know it!!!

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