Wigan Athletic vs. Manchester United

ZIDANE · 4th May 2008, 23:12

We'll win this. Comfortably.

Feed Me · 4th May 2008, 23:40

10 days before Moscow so there really is no excuse for mindless rotation. Best team available. I think Wayne will play some part, most likely from the bench.

VDS
Brown-Rio-Vidic-Evra
Ronaldo-Carrick-Scholes-Anderson-Giggs
Tevez

Wigan are a good side under Bruce. He has got a simple formula: strong at the back (Kirkland has been sensational; Bramble has been dropped), compact in midfield (with flair coming from Valencia) and strikers that although not prolific, are an absolute handful. Hopefully they will be on autopilot.

What is the JJB pitch like, by the way?

IBleedRed · 4th May 2008, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feed Me

10 days before Moscow so there really is no excuse for mindless rotation. Best team available. I think Wayne will play some part, most likely from the bench.

VDS
Brown-Rio-Vidic-Evra
Ronaldo-Carrick-Scholes-Anderson-Giggs
Tevez

Wigan are a good side under Bruce. He has got a simple formula: strong at the back (Kirkland has been sensational; Bramble has been dropped), compact in midfield (with flair coming from Valencia) and strikers that although not prolific, are an absolute handful. Hopefully they will be on autopilot.

What is the JJB pitch like, by the way?

very shitty usually

lynchie · 5th May 2008, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Feed Me

What is the JJB pitch like, by the way?

I think they postposed a RL match so that it would be in good condition. Should be good enough.

I reckon it'll be a United win, probably by a couple of goals.

utdalltheway · 5th May 2008, 01:23

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Originally Posted by gerrydaly

Never mind about that nonsense.

Who do you think should start the CL final thread?

strongest team against Wigan, unless Newcastle win tomorrow.

KeyserSoze · 5th May 2008, 05:39

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Originally Posted by hycool

Hi VidaRed why not use "The Wiggers VS Manchester United"?

What is that?

prateik · 5th May 2008, 05:54

hope newcastle win

then we can play

----------foster
neville - pique - silvestre - Oshea
eagles - possebon - anderson - giggs
----- injured saha -- welbeck---

if not ,
then

--------------------vds-----------
brown/hargreaves ---- rio ---- vidic/brown---- evra
-------- carrick -- fletcher - anderson - --------
-------park -------tevez--------ronaldo----

koumas + their keeper + valencia + palacios + heskey + king + bent to be rested after the long tiring season they have had

wigan arent that bad a side btw

Sanada · 5th May 2008, 06:01

Wigan will be out to beat us at any rate, i don't reckon they'll rest anyone.

Anduin · 5th May 2008, 10:47

Kirkland and Scharner are going to have the game of their lives. Hope Newcastle can beat Chelsea today, otherwise the game at the JJB will be tough as hell.

IhabX7 · 5th May 2008, 10:52

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Originally Posted by VidaRed

vs.

Barclays Premier League
JJB Stadium
Sunday 11th May 2008
KO - 15:00 BST

VidaRed Thread! GET IN!

The_Red_Hope · 5th May 2008, 11:52

Vida - thanks for the premiership. We're going to twat them 3 nil.

Van Piorsing · 5th May 2008, 11:56

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Originally Posted by IhabX7

VidaRed Thread! GET IN!

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Originally Posted by RedKaos

VidaRed....weve won the league

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Originally Posted by The_Red_Hope

Vida - thanks for the premiership. We're going to twat them 3 nil.

What would Manchester United do without VidaRed...

Havak · 5th May 2008, 12:55

Hey guys, first post in the main forum. Just got promoted so I'm looking forward to talking about our team with the rest of you

Anyway, Chelsea's result at Newcastle will probably influence Sir Alex's line-up for the Wigan game at the JJB. If Chelsea lose, Sir Alex may decide to rest players ahead of the Champions League Final, although the players will have a long rest before then (roughly ten days). If Chelsea win, nothing but the strongest line-up will do, probably the same if they draw, though he may keep a few of the "big guns" on the bench since we'll only need a draw if that's what Chelsea get. The only safe option though, is to try and win the game so we're definately champions. I can see Sir Alex picking the same team that beat Barcelona and West Ham, though Nani obviously woudn't be there.

-------------------- Van Der Sar ---------------
Hargreaves ---- Ferdinand ---- Brown ------ Evra
------------ Carrick ------------ Scholes -------
Park -------------------------------------- Giggs
-------------- Ronaldo -------- Tévez -----------

Subs: Kuszczak, O'Shea, Fletcher, Anderson & Welbeck.

If we can get off to a good start, Ronaldo getting his two goals and us being comfortable, I'd take him off for Fletcher to make a five man midfield. I'd then take off Scholes for Anderson and maybe Tévez to give Welbeck a chance.

Van Piorsing · 5th May 2008, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Havak

-------------------- Van Der Sar ---------------
Hargreaves ---- Ferdinand ---- Brown ------ Evra
------------ Carrick ------------ Scholes -------
Park -------------------------------------- Giggs
-------------- Ronaldo -------- Tévez -----------

Subs: Kuszczak, O'Shea, Fletcher, Anderson & Welbeck.

Hello Havak.

Match with West Ham proves that United must attack to get a safe result, so I think even when Newcastle get draw against Chelsea, Sir Alex will play 4-4-2.

Jacob · 5th May 2008, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havak

Hey guys, first post in the main forum. Just got promoted so I'm looking forward to talking about our team with the rest of you

Anyway, Chelsea's result at Newcastle will probably influence Sir Alex's line-up for the Wigan game at the JJB. If Chelsea lose, Sir Alex may decide to rest players ahead of the Champions League Final, although the players will have a long rest before then (roughly ten days). If Chelsea win, nothing but the strongest line-up will do, probably the same if they draw, though he may keep a few of the "big guns" on the bench since we'll only need a draw if that's what Chelsea get. The only safe option though, is to try and win the game so we're definately champions. I can see Sir Alex picking the same team that beat Barcelona and West Ham, though Nani obviously woudn't be there.

-------------------- Van Der Sar ---------------
Hargreaves ---- Ferdinand ---- Brown ------ Evra
------------ Carrick ------------ Scholes -------
Park -------------------------------------- Giggs
-------------- Ronaldo -------- Tévez -----------

Subs: Kuszczak, O'Shea, Fletcher, Anderson & Welbeck.

If we can get off to a good start, Ronaldo getting his two goals and us being comfortable, I'd take him off for Fletcher to make a five man midfield. I'd then take off Scholes for Anderson and maybe Tévez to give Welbeck a chance.

Welcome mate, nice post. I think Rooney should be involved in this game though. Throwing him into the final right away can't be good. Vidic is also supposedly fit for this one.

Havak · 5th May 2008, 13:04

Yeh, I was contemplating Vidic and Rooney (who wouldn't?), but if they're not 100% I probably wouldn't risk it. Brown has been great at centre back IMO, if a little lucky, and Hargreaves has been fine at right back. If Rooney seemed okay enough I'd probably keep him on the bench and get half an hour out of him (Instead of Welbeck). I guess the usual back four would still be the best option no matter how well the current one is doing though... No place for Hargreaves then. The sooner we get the chance to name seven subs in a Premier League game the better, that is happening next season isn't it?

Jacob · 5th May 2008, 13:12

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Originally Posted by Havak

Yeh, I was contemplating Vidic and Rooney (who wouldn't?), but if they're not 100% I probably wouldn't risk it. Brown has been great at centre back IMO, if a little lucky, and Hargreaves has been fine at right back. If Rooney seemed okay enough I'd probably keep him on the bench and get half an hour out of him (Instead of Welbeck). I guess the usual back four would still be the best option no matter how well the current one is doing though... No place for Hargreaves then. The sooner we get the chance to name seven subs in a Premier League game the better, that is happening next season isn't it?

Yep, confirmed.

Raven_Blade · 5th May 2008, 13:50

^7 Subs next season will be such a welcome change. Less players will get left out of the squad now.

utdalltheway · 5th May 2008, 14:24

watched the highlights of Wigan v AV and Kirkland looked good but that's his blinder taken care of, he'll ship goals against us.

Godfather · 5th May 2008, 14:28

I think I will be pissed, if I won't see Anderson again. Want him to start or get subbed in at some stage.

Van Piorsing · 5th May 2008, 14:34

United must attack from a start and show who's ruling the league.

Help from returning Rooney and Vidic will be great, but even without them, United can play deadly football.

I just hope the game won't be that nervous.

VidaRed · 5th May 2008, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

^7 Subs next season will be such a welcome change. Less players will get left out of the squad now.

that doesn't mean much as only max 3 would be still subbed

Havak · 5th May 2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by VidaRed

that doesn't mean much as only max 3 would be still subbed

I have to disagree there. True, we can still only use three. But it gives the manager more options on the bench if he wants to change tactics a certain way, he does have more options in a sense, even if he can only use three.

It might also make players feel as if they're more a part of the team, I feel it's problematic when you have too many top quality players. As you have to leave some of them out quite often, they may start to feel unwanted and it's hard to keep a consistancey.

Just a quick example, our first team would probably be something like this:

Van Der Sar
Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra
Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs
Tévez, Rooney

This means leaving out:

Brown
O'Shea
Silvestre
Fletcher
Hargreaves
Anderson
Park
Nani
Saha

We've got to give one place on the bench to a keeper, so we have to leave at least three (five if it were only five subs) if of our better players out completely if we've got our full squad. This isn't even taking into account any players we sign next season. But I just feel it offers more to the team and keeps players hopes up of playing games more often. I think it can make a world of difference.

Red442 · 5th May 2008, 16:55

The defining of our season.

anything about now · 5th May 2008, 18:07

Really, really hope Anderson starts. He ran the show against tem earlier in the season. Tevez was also amazing as well.

Raven_Blade · 5th May 2008, 18:12

Hit them hard, hit them fast! No mercy on Wigan. We must play our strongest team and go out there with urgency for the win. This is the pinnacle of our Premier League season.

Raven_Blade · 5th May 2008, 18:15

Wayne Rooney. Get ready for Sunday!

Number7 · 5th May 2008, 18:19

I'm having £50 on Kirkland MOTM

Cold_Boy · 5th May 2008, 18:19

The game is on a Sunday?

Fuck!

Kelvin · 5th May 2008, 18:26

fuck Kirkland, I hope he play shite

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ZIDANE Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: "..undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation." Zizou on Scholes Posts: 4,909	We'll win this. Comfortably.

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Feed Me bobbobray - hits women. Big man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Berbatov has Cantona’s knack of being the man amid a stampede towards the door who stops to notice a side exit that nobody else has seen. Posts: 9,163	10 days before Moscow so there really is no excuse for mindless rotation. Best team available. I think Wayne will play some part, most likely from the bench. VDS Brown-Rio-Vidic-Evra Ronaldo-Carrick-Scholes-Anderson-Giggs Tevez Wigan are a good side under Bruce. He has got a simple formula: strong at the back (Kirkland has been sensational; Bramble has been dropped), compact in midfield (with flair coming from Valencia) and strikers that although not prolific, are an absolute handful. Hopefully they will be on autopilot. What is the JJB pitch like, by the way?

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prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,775	hope newcastle win then we can play ----------foster neville - pique - silvestre - Oshea eagles - possebon - anderson - giggs ----- injured saha -- welbeck--- if not , then --------------------vds----------- brown/hargreaves ---- rio ---- vidic/brown---- evra -------- carrick -- fletcher - anderson - -------- -------park -------tevez--------ronaldo---- koumas + their keeper + valencia + palacios + heskey + king + bent to be rested after the long tiring season they have had wigan arent that bad a side btw

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Sanada Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,060	Wigan will be out to beat us at any rate, i don't reckon they'll rest anyone.

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Anduin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: We all follow United. Posts: 753	Kirkland and Scharner are going to have the game of their lives. Hope Newcastle can beat Chelsea today, otherwise the game at the JJB will be tough as hell.

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The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 696	Vida - thanks for the premiership. We're going to twat them 3 nil.

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Havak Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 655	Hey guys, first post in the main forum. Just got promoted so I'm looking forward to talking about our team with the rest of you Anyway, Chelsea's result at Newcastle will probably influence Sir Alex's line-up for the Wigan game at the JJB. If Chelsea lose, Sir Alex may decide to rest players ahead of the Champions League Final, although the players will have a long rest before then (roughly ten days). If Chelsea win, nothing but the strongest line-up will do, probably the same if they draw, though he may keep a few of the "big guns" on the bench since we'll only need a draw if that's what Chelsea get. The only safe option though, is to try and win the game so we're definately champions. I can see Sir Alex picking the same team that beat Barcelona and West Ham, though Nani obviously woudn't be there. -------------------- Van Der Sar --------------- Hargreaves ---- Ferdinand ---- Brown ------ Evra ------------ Carrick ------------ Scholes ------- Park -------------------------------------- Giggs -------------- Ronaldo -------- Tévez ----------- Subs: Kuszczak, O'Shea, Fletcher, Anderson & Welbeck. If we can get off to a good start, Ronaldo getting his two goals and us being comfortable, I'd take him off for Fletcher to make a five man midfield. I'd then take off Scholes for Anderson and maybe Tévez to give Welbeck a chance.

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Havak Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 655	Yeh, I was contemplating Vidic and Rooney (who wouldn't?), but if they're not 100% I probably wouldn't risk it. Brown has been great at centre back IMO, if a little lucky, and Hargreaves has been fine at right back. If Rooney seemed okay enough I'd probably keep him on the bench and get half an hour out of him (Instead of Welbeck). I guess the usual back four would still be the best option no matter how well the current one is doing though... No place for Hargreaves then. The sooner we get the chance to name seven subs in a Premier League game the better, that is happening next season isn't it?

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Man Utd Will Never Die! Posts: 17,209	^7 Subs next season will be such a welcome change. Less players will get left out of the squad now.

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utdalltheway First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA (orig. Cobh) Posts: 6,354	watched the highlights of Wigan v AV and Kirkland looked good but that's his blinder taken care of, he'll ship goals against us.

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Godfather Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 3,791	I think I will be pissed, if I won't see Anderson again. Want him to start or get subbed in at some stage.

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Van Piorsing Lost his light sabre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Polska Posts: 10,031	United must attack from a start and show who's ruling the league. Help from returning Rooney and Vidic will be great, but even without them, United can play deadly football. I just hope the game won't be that nervous.

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Red442 Last Man Standing Champion Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here> Posts: 1,410	The defining of our season.

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anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,511	Really, really hope Anderson starts. He ran the show against tem earlier in the season. Tevez was also amazing as well.

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Man Utd Will Never Die! Posts: 17,209	Hit them hard, hit them fast! No mercy on Wigan. We must play our strongest team and go out there with urgency for the win. This is the pinnacle of our Premier League season.

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Man Utd Will Never Die! Posts: 17,209	Wayne Rooney. Get ready for Sunday!

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Number7 Ret's Slave Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 21,520	I'm having £50 on Kirkland MOTM

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