we will win 2-0. (Tevez and Rooney)
Portsmouth vs Manchester United
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
I'm not very confident when we travel to Fratton Park.
It's a must win game imo, as we have Liverpool(A) and Chelsea(A) to follow. The last thing we want is to give our rivals a big point gap advantage so early in the season.
It's a must win game imo, as we have Liverpool(A) and Chelsea(A) to follow. The last thing we want is to give our rivals a big point gap advantage so early in the season.
The next three league fixtures are a real test of our mettle.
5 points is the absolute minimum. You'd think Fratton Park would be the 'easiest' place to get the three points.
Not really confident at the moment, looking at the players we have out.
5 points is the absolute minimum. You'd think Fratton Park would be the 'easiest' place to get the three points.
Not really confident at the moment, looking at the players we have out.
VDS
BROWN RIO VIDA EVRA
FLETCHER SCHOLES POSSEBON
CAMPBELL TEVEZ ROONEY
BROWN RIO VIDA EVRA
FLETCHER SCHOLES POSSEBON
CAMPBELL TEVEZ ROONEY
2-0 I reckon Rooney and Vida
There is no way he would play that team. No width.
Giggs should be fine for this fixture. I've a sneaky feeling that with over a week of training, Park could find his way into the reckoning.
I'd be more comfortable with
Park-Scholes-Fletcher-Giggs
Tevez-Rooney
I think we will know about Park being fit if it were to happen. There wont be any surprise inclusions.
Head says 0-0 if i'm honest,
got the same feeling.
He has been in full training for a few days I think. He will have been training for a fortnight by the time the Pompey game comes around.
Granted, he won't be match sharp, but he is a really fit lad. Would be a good option in light of the fact we could be struggling for width.
Portsmouth have been shite you'll beat them standing on your cock.
Portsmouth fullbacks are their weakest points. Campbell doesn't like people running directly at him either. If we approach the game with slow build up play they'll be able to keep us clear.
We need pace upfront so i'd say Campbell needs to play, but we also need to put plenty of pressure on their fullbacks, which means we need skillful players getting at them and trying to beat their man. The problem is, Nani/Ronaldo are both out. We don't have Park and probably not Giggs. That leaves us very short.
If we play Fletcher on the right we won't have any width, therefore I have a feeling we'll see the Da Silvas join the game in the 2nd half and make an impact. We'll struggle early on and we won't make many chances until we really get positive and go for broke.
We have to get 3 points.
We need pace upfront so i'd say Campbell needs to play, but we also need to put plenty of pressure on their fullbacks, which means we need skillful players getting at them and trying to beat their man. The problem is, Nani/Ronaldo are both out. We don't have Park and probably not Giggs. That leaves us very short.
If we play Fletcher on the right we won't have any width, therefore I have a feeling we'll see the Da Silvas join the game in the 2nd half and make an impact. We'll struggle early on and we won't make many chances until we really get positive and go for broke.
We have to get 3 points.
Where will the goals come from?
All over the pitch, Scholes will score one I think. Try being positive for once.
I wasn't aware, that's great news however.
VDS
Brown Rio Vidic Mickey
Silva Scholes Possebon Evra
Tevez Rooney
Brown Rio Vidic Mickey
Silva Scholes Possebon Evra
Tevez Rooney
I know he is a full back but he will give us some natural width and pace.
Hargreaves says he may return for Pompey!
My mistake. You simply put Silva so I thought you were suggesting we sign the Spanish winger we have been previously linked to.
I was unaware you were refering to DA Silva. I'm all for Rafael.
yes please
That would be a huge boost.
If Hargreaves does return, the chances are he won't start but it would be great just to see him in a United shirt again.
Sorry I will refer to him as either Rafael or DA Silva.
My fault, it's early in my parts.
Draw written all over it...
Hopefully Berbatov scores
Sorry I will refer to him as either Rafael or DA Silva.
I want them to be called by their first names, by us lot and the commentators. for obvious reasons.
vds
neville ferdinand vidic silvestre
rafael scholes possebon evra
rooney tevez
neville ferdinand vidic silvestre
rafael scholes possebon evra
rooney tevez
Id go for this and fletcher to come on late if we need to protect a slender lead. which is very possible.
Think nevs crossing and character are needed at the moment and hes ready, so he gets the nod over brown for me.
Possebon > Fletcher?
You think Rodrigo is better than Fletcher?
Or start with fletcher and bring on possebon if we need a bit more creativity, whatever.
Is Possebon creative?
Oh dear.
Didnt mean it i was being...cant think of the word.
Think possebon is more creative than fletcher great passer of the ball and has a great hit on him too. its early to know what hell develop like, but he offers something different to fletcher.
actually he is. not as creative as Scholes - but i've seen him make some, shall we say, clever passes.
Possebon isn't overly creative, but what he does do is keepd the ball well and keeps it ticking over, so to speak.
------------------Van Der Sar
Brown-------Ferdinand---------Vidic----------Evra
-----------------------O'Shea
--------------Fletcher-----------Scholes
-----------Tevez--------------------Rooney
-----------------------Campbell
Subs - Kusczczak, Neville, Rafael, Evans, Gibson, Possebon, Cleverley
Apparently Park is back in training, so there is a chance he may make the bench, or even start depending on how the manager sees his fitness.
Brown-------Ferdinand---------Vidic----------Evra
-----------------------O'Shea
--------------Fletcher-----------Scholes
-----------Tevez--------------------Rooney
-----------------------Campbell
Subs - Kusczczak, Neville, Rafael, Evans, Gibson, Possebon, Cleverley
Apparently Park is back in training, so there is a chance he may make the bench, or even start depending on how the manager sees his fitness.
Oh dear.
I see it coming:
Imma have a HUGE wank when Nani is back from suspension, Anderson back from the olympics, HARGO "fit" and Ronaldo ready again...
I see it coming:
Imma have a HUGE wank when Nani is back from suspension, Anderson back from the olympics, HARGO "fit" and Ronaldo ready again...