Reserves first game

oskarutd · 18th September 2008, 14:31

Foster features for Reserves

Ben Foster lines up in goal for United's Reserves on Thursday evening, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side start the new Premier Reserve League season.

The Norwegian's side clocked up a nine-match unbeaten run in pre-season, and will face Blackburn Rovers at the Marston's Arena on Thursday evening.

Ahead of Foster, a familiar-looking defence of Rafael da Silva, Richard Eckersley, James Chester and David Gray lines up, with Fabio da Silva ruled out by a shoulder injury.

Darron Gibson, Rodrigo Possebon, Danny Drinkwater, Sam Hewson and Tom Cleverley comprise a strong midfield, who will try to get forward in support of lone striker Danny Welbeck.

Tonight's match is live on MUTV, with coverage beginning at 6:30pm. Fans wishing to attend the game can purchase tickets on the turnstiles, priced £5 for adults and £2 for concessions, with free entry for season ticket holders.

United: Foster; Rafael, Eckersley, Chester, Gray; Gibson, Possebon, Drinkwater, Hewson, Cleverley; Welbeck.
Substitutes: Zieler, Stewart, Eikrem, C Evans, Macheda.

Source.

anything about now · 18th September 2008, 14:36

Wow that is a very young side. U20's bar Foster.

giggs-beckham · 18th September 2008, 14:38

no fabio?

anything about now · 18th September 2008, 14:40

..with Fabio da Silva ruled out by a shoulder injury.

Decotron · 18th September 2008, 14:48

Good to see Drinkwaters name there, I think Im right in saying hes only coming back off a serious enough injury. Impressed me alot in the 2nd half of last season.

PS18 · 18th September 2008, 16:20

Drinkwater's not had any serious injuries recently. Slight knock last week ruled him out of the England U19 game but he's played all through pre-season and he's done very well.

PS18 · 18th September 2008, 16:21

Robbie Fowler's playing for Blackburn by the way (upfront alongside Roque Santa Cruz's little brother Julio), if anyone needs any further incentive to go along...

Elliott · 18th September 2008, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Good to see Drinkwaters name there, I think Im right in saying hes only coming back off a serious enough injury. Impressed me alot in the 2nd half of last season.

He missed much of 2006 with back trouble but he pretty much had a full season last season.

Elliott · 18th September 2008, 16:41

Any streams?

noodlehair · 18th September 2008, 19:09

Why is Robbie Fowler playing for Blackburn's reserves?

PS18 · 18th September 2008, 19:11

Because Blackburn signed him but he's too fat too play for the first-team yet, I'd imagine.

Decotron · 18th September 2008, 19:16

Rafael has some turn of foot

giggs-beckham · 18th September 2008, 19:30

Any streams anyone??

noodlehair · 18th September 2008, 19:37

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Originally Posted by PS18

Because Blackburn signed him but he's too fat too play for the first-team yet, I'd imagine.

He's definitely fat.

I didn't even know Blackburn had signed him. Odd move. He hasn't been a Premiership quality striker for fecking years

noodlehair · 18th September 2008, 19:39

Not a bad game this.

Possebon not really on form though, and it's hurting us a bit

Striker10 · 18th September 2008, 19:50

good game (though few chances and none for united) Fowler with a decent half chance and he hit it over the bar. class

Possebon shocker of a start but has done alright. Hasn't not quite mastered the tackle but got fed up mid way and nearly injured himself throwing himself into a tackle. Never saw him take a free kick before. He took it twice and I don't think we'll want to see him take another free kick for a very long time

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Clevery clever, eckersley and rafael good but without a final ball as of yet, too many long balls from foster, wellbeck isolated

Pogue Mahone · 18th September 2008, 20:15

Poor Foster. He's turning out to be a bit of a Chris Kirkland.

Gazza · 18th September 2008, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Poor Foster. He's turning out to be a bit of a Chris Kirkland.

Why, has he got injured again?

Decotron · 18th September 2008, 20:21

Fuck off?????????????????????

Pogue Mahone · 18th September 2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Gazza

Why, has he got injured again?

Yup. Went over on his ankle. Couldn't put any weight on it afterwards and was basically carried off

Gazza · 18th September 2008, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Yup. Went over on his ankle. Couldn't put any weight on it afterwards and was basically carried off

As Anderson would say, Fuck fuck fuck

Coca Cola · 18th September 2008, 20:25

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Originally Posted by noodlehair

He's definitely fat.

I didn't even know Blackburn had signed him. Odd move. He hasn't been a Premiership quality striker for fecking years

Just Incey helping out an old friend I would imagine.

Pretty similar to Keane signing Andy Cole last season.

Decotron · 18th September 2008, 20:29

According to MUTV he has a badly twisted ankle which isnt to bad at all, can happen anyone that

Elliott · 18th September 2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Poor Foster. He's turning out to be a bit of a Chris Kirkland.

On a brighter note he started 2 games in a row. Guess his knee is getting better.

PS18 · 18th September 2008, 20:53

Just a twist, landed awkwardly. Shouldn't be out long at all.

Pretty poor performance it has to be said, very disjointed. Barely made their keeper work at all. Don't think anyone will have done anything to force themselves into the reckoning for the carling cup game next week, bar maybe Rafael who was probably pencilled in already.

Striker10 · 18th September 2008, 20:56

ended 0-0. Some good performances but wellbeck was isolated. The italian lad came on (who i can't spell) we went with two up top (10 minutes to go) and didn't get much of a chance.

Foster'll be alright in a few weeks hopefully. he was smiling as he was helped off, probably can't believe his bad luck

Pogue Mahone · 18th September 2008, 21:12

Possebon was disappointing, with the Carling Cup coming up n all. Hopefully it was just a bad day at the office and he'll be back to his best in the next game.

Lot 49 · 18th September 2008, 22:42

What specifically was Possebon doing wrong?

Bad passing, poor workrate or what.

Striker10 · 18th September 2008, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Lot 49

What specifically was Possebon doing wrong?

Bad passing, poor workrate or what.

alittle off the pace passing wise, especially early on. He didn't exactly have a 'shocker' and was subbed on about 60 minutes for stewart to give us some width.

He did some decent passes but was on the edge of the game more then anything else. lost possession about 3/4 times

We played with only wellbeck up top with one/two of the midfielders breaking and it didn't suit us but it's all experience I guess

Wit Tanker · 19th September 2008, 00:55

Rafael was impressive but the rest were mainly disappointing, but all credit to Rovers, they were strongish in midfield.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 19th September 2008, 05:40

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Originally Posted by Striker10

alittle off the pace passing wise, especially early on. He didn't exactly have a 'shocker' and was subbed on about 60 minutes for stewart to give us some width.

He did some decent passes but was on the edge of the game more then anything else. lost possession about 3/4 times

We played with only wellbeck up top with one/two of the midfielders breaking and it didn't suit us but it's all experience I guess

Why do we often play with one forward in the reserves?

Striker10 · 19th September 2008, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Why do we often play with one forward in the reserves?

I couldn't answer that, when i've seen them we've usually had two but I guess it's partly who your facing and partly to get used to another system from an early age?

I'm not entirely sure but wellbeck up top by himself at home? We went with two up top with about 10/15 minutes to go but the match was so well contested by then it didn't change the flow of the game.

PS18 · 19th September 2008, 11:39

I've no real problem with one upfront (although I'd like to see Welbeck and Macheda upfront together as the season wears on), the big problem at the moment is the lack of options out wide to support the lone striker. We had five central midfielders out there yesterday basically, so there's an obvious lack of width and a big onus on the fullbacks to get forward and offer some, which sometimes causes problems at the back.

Getting Fábio and Galbraith back from injury should help, Stewart seems to be getting chances, maybe Ajose and Curran might step up as the season progresses to offer something else.

18th September 2008, 14:31	#1 (permalink)
oskarutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,327	Reserves first game Foster features for Reserves Ben Foster lines up in goal for United's Reserves on Thursday evening, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side start the new Premier Reserve League season. The Norwegian's side clocked up a nine-match unbeaten run in pre-season, and will face Blackburn Rovers at the Marston's Arena on Thursday evening. Ahead of Foster, a familiar-looking defence of Rafael da Silva, Richard Eckersley, James Chester and David Gray lines up, with Fabio da Silva ruled out by a shoulder injury. Darron Gibson, Rodrigo Possebon, Danny Drinkwater, Sam Hewson and Tom Cleverley comprise a strong midfield, who will try to get forward in support of lone striker Danny Welbeck. Tonight's match is live on MUTV, with coverage beginning at 6:30pm. Fans wishing to attend the game can purchase tickets on the turnstiles, priced £5 for adults and £2 for concessions, with free entry for season ticket holders. United: Foster; Rafael, Eckersley, Chester, Gray; Gibson, Possebon, Drinkwater, Hewson, Cleverley; Welbeck. Substitutes: Zieler, Stewart, Eikrem, C Evans, Macheda. Source.

18th September 2008, 14:36	#2 (permalink)
anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The captain, the heart and soul of Chelsea Football Club, with one kick of the ball to give them the trophy.... Ohh he's missed it! Posts: 2,810	Wow that is a very young side. U20's bar Foster.

18th September 2008, 14:38	#3 (permalink)
giggs-beckham Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,312	no fabio?

18th September 2008, 14:40	#4 (permalink)
anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The captain, the heart and soul of Chelsea Football Club, with one kick of the ball to give them the trophy.... Ohh he's missed it! Posts: 2,810	..with Fabio da Silva ruled out by a shoulder injury.

18th September 2008, 14:48	#5 (permalink)
Decotron Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: So near I can smell it..... Posts: 2,945	Good to see Drinkwaters name there, I think Im right in saying hes only coming back off a serious enough injury. Impressed me alot in the 2nd half of last season.

18th September 2008, 16:20	#6 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	Drinkwater's not had any serious injuries recently. Slight knock last week ruled him out of the England U19 game but he's played all through pre-season and he's done very well.

18th September 2008, 16:21	#7 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	Robbie Fowler's playing for Blackburn by the way (upfront alongside Roque Santa Cruz's little brother Julio), if anyone needs any further incentive to go along...

18th September 2008, 16:41	#9 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,845	Any streams?

18th September 2008, 19:09	#10 (permalink)
noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 31,978	Why is Robbie Fowler playing for Blackburn's reserves?

18th September 2008, 19:11	#11 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	Because Blackburn signed him but he's too fat too play for the first-team yet, I'd imagine.

18th September 2008, 19:16	#12 (permalink)
Decotron Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: So near I can smell it..... Posts: 2,945	Rafael has some turn of foot

18th September 2008, 19:30	#13 (permalink)
giggs-beckham Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,312	Any streams anyone??

18th September 2008, 19:39	#15 (permalink)
noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 31,978	Not a bad game this. Possebon not really on form though, and it's hurting us a bit

18th September 2008, 19:50	#16 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,823	good game (though few chances and none for united) Fowler with a decent half chance and he hit it over the bar. class Possebon shocker of a start but has done alright. Hasn't not quite mastered the tackle but got fed up mid way and nearly injured himself throwing himself into a tackle. Never saw him take a free kick before. He took it twice and I don't think we'll want to see him take another free kick for a very long time .. Clevery clever, eckersley and rafael good but without a final ball as of yet, too many long balls from foster, wellbeck isolated

18th September 2008, 20:15	#17 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Dr Death wasting tax payers money on the Caf all day Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "As relaxed and natural on the park as a dog chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind" Posts: 16,078	Poor Foster. He's turning out to be a bit of a Chris Kirkland.

18th September 2008, 20:21	#19 (permalink)
Decotron Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: So near I can smell it..... Posts: 2,945	Fuck off?????????????????????

18th September 2008, 20:29	#23 (permalink)
Decotron Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: So near I can smell it..... Posts: 2,945	According to MUTV he has a badly twisted ankle which isnt to bad at all, can happen anyone that

18th September 2008, 20:53	#25 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	Just a twist, landed awkwardly. Shouldn't be out long at all. Pretty poor performance it has to be said, very disjointed. Barely made their keeper work at all. Don't think anyone will have done anything to force themselves into the reckoning for the carling cup game next week, bar maybe Rafael who was probably pencilled in already.

18th September 2008, 20:56	#26 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,823	ended 0-0. Some good performances but wellbeck was isolated. The italian lad came on (who i can't spell) we went with two up top (10 minutes to go) and didn't get much of a chance. Foster'll be alright in a few weeks hopefully. he was smiling as he was helped off, probably can't believe his bad luck

18th September 2008, 21:12	#27 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Dr Death wasting tax payers money on the Caf all day Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "As relaxed and natural on the park as a dog chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind" Posts: 16,078	Possebon was disappointing, with the Carling Cup coming up n all. Hopefully it was just a bad day at the office and he'll be back to his best in the next game.

18th September 2008, 22:42	#28 (permalink)
Lot 49 Doom Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,174	What specifically was Possebon doing wrong? Bad passing, poor workrate or what.

19th September 2008, 00:55	#30 (permalink)
Wit Tanker Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,434	Rafael was impressive but the rest were mainly disappointing, but all credit to Rovers, they were strongish in midfield.

19th September 2008, 11:39	#33 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	I've no real problem with one upfront (although I'd like to see Welbeck and Macheda upfront together as the season wears on), the big problem at the moment is the lack of options out wide to support the lone striker. We had five central midfielders out there yesterday basically, so there's an obvious lack of width and a big onus on the fullbacks to get forward and offer some, which sometimes causes problems at the back. Getting Fábio and Galbraith back from injury should help, Stewart seems to be getting chances, maybe Ajose and Curran might step up as the season progresses to offer something else.