Big news... maybe....

park fiction · 27th March 2008, 12:12

The squad for tonights reserve game...

United squad: Foster, Zieler; C Evans, SIlvestre, Eckersley, Chester, Norwood; Jones, Possebon, Cleverley, Galbraith, Eikrem, Brady; Eagles, Welbeck, Macheda.

No Gary?

Either its another set back, which will surely rule him out for the rest of the season...

Or its great news and he might feature of Saturday?

Nick 0208 Ldn · 27th March 2008, 12:17

There was a piece in the Telegraph this morning about how Gary was hoping to contibute to the final push for trophies in the campaign.

It would be great news if true, and to have him back playing again. Taking nothing away from Wes or anything, but you know.

A1Dan · 27th March 2008, 12:17

He didn't play last week though, no? And I thought much the same, but no sign of him...

Elliott · 27th March 2008, 12:17

Brady? I thought he was yet to play for the u18s??

Pogue Mahone · 27th March 2008, 12:18

Wouldn't be surprised if he gets a place on the bench. He won't start though.

park fiction · 27th March 2008, 12:19

Wes cannot attack for his life. He is a very good defender, and I don't care that he just scored his first goal since God knows when and I appreciate the job he has done for the team.

However I think a lot of people have forgotten how many goals Gary sets up, and how he is simply the best right back in the world.

Cannot wait to see our captain play again.

park fiction · 27th March 2008, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

Brady? I thought he was yet to play for the u18s??

It's Robert Brady, young Irish chap set to make his debut.

Has anyone seen Macheda play yet?

Tyeza · 27th March 2008, 12:21

This is all the latest you can get on him guys.

United website

Bilbo · 27th March 2008, 12:22

I heard Wellbeck scored a hat-trick recently. How good is this kid? Does he have a chance?

Woodzy · 27th March 2008, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1Dan

He didn't play last week though, no? And I thought much the same, but no sign of him...

He played the full 90 for the reserves last week i believe. Silvestre played 70 odd minutes.

park fiction · 27th March 2008, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo

I heard Wellbeck scored a hat-trick recently. How good is this kid? Does he have a chance?

Fergie certinally seems to think so. He is fast, got a great finish and looks like one of those players that are simply so good for reserve level already (he is 17).

However, so does Eagles...

Pogue Mahone · 27th March 2008, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo

I heard Wellbeck scored a hat-trick recently. How good is this kid? Does he have a chance?

He's been brilliant for the Academy for the last season or so. A class above.

He was promoted to the reserves at around Christmas and has struggled a bit getting used to the step up in class (especially the phsyical side of the game, he's a fairly gangly 17-year old after all). It hasn't helped him that our reserve wingers are fairly shite (hence, presumably, Brady getting promoted so quickly) which means that Welbeck has had shocking service.

Hi hat-trick was against City (

) and was hopefully a sign that he is settling in to the reserve league. Be great to see him kick on from there now, hopefully starting tonight.

A1Dan · 27th March 2008, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodzy

He played the full 90 for the reserves last week i believe. Silvestre played 70 odd minutes.

Ah yeah, I'm thinking of one a couple of weeks back - Boro, I think. Not sure why he missed that one.

Pogue Mahone · 27th March 2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by park fiction

Fergie certinally seems to think so. He is fast, got a great finish and looks like one of those players that are simply so good for reserve level already (he is 17).

However, so does Eagles...

Eagles is about 5 or 6 years older than Welbeck but yeah, he's been our best reserve player all season.

I actuially don't think Welbeck has looked too good for the reserves at all. He's really struggled. Up until the last game, that is.

Elliott · 27th March 2008, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by park fiction

It's Robert Brady, young Irish chap set to make his debut.

Has anyone seen Macheda play yet?

I know who he is, but it's a bit strange to see him in the reserve squad as he's yet to play for the u18s. Macheda is a classy young player. A fairly big, very skillful forward with a swagger about him. Reminds me of a young Totti.

prateik · 27th March 2008, 12:46

no heaton ?

ben_foster · 27th March 2008, 12:47

the thing is, wes brown has been great, as have the back for as a unit, we have potentially about a dozen cup finals remaining, he maybe our captain, he maybe a top right back but.........if i was fergie i think id leave it untill next year

he's going to be far from sharp and you dont want to be playing against ashley young unless your fit

Raven_Blade · 27th March 2008, 13:00

So from the official website I can understand that Gary Neville seems to want more training with the first team squad. Reserve games are good for building up your fitness but nothing beats practice games with our first team squad players. He may be ready for the bench but he will have to hope an opportunity comes along eventually.

park fiction · 27th March 2008, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben_foster

he's going to be far from sharp and you dont want to be playing against ashley young unless your fit

good point

Giggsy PO · 27th March 2008, 13:21

There is no way Gary will dispose Wes from the starting line-up. He might get a few minutes here and there when the match is already decided. But he has been out for a year and no matter how good is he (and how better than Wes) there is no way he could be 100% fit for run in like this. I think every United fan miss our captain and the nearest possible date of his return is the new season after a proper summer practice.

mosesfromtala · 27th March 2008, 13:24

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_...268245,00.html

UnitedRoadRed · 27th March 2008, 13:43

Two weeks.

Sorry, someone had to say it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBC

Manchester United defender Gary Neville has conceded he may not be handed a first-team return until next term as he battles to recover from ankle trouble.

The 33-year-old club captain has not featured since he was injured against Bolton on 17 March 2007.

He has played a handful of matches for the reserve side but said: "It's going to take time for me to get back to full sharpness after being out for so long.

"Hopefully I'll get a game somewhere but every one is so important now."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...td/7315024.stm

Longsden_7 · 27th March 2008, 13:50

Possebon, fuck, i totally forgot about him, how is he getting on ?

Elliott · 27th March 2008, 15:32

He's doing very well. Tidy, good passing with either foot. So promising I'm nicknaming him Promossebon right here, right now.

marcus agrippa · 27th March 2008, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by park fiction

Wes cannot attack for his life. He is a very good defender, and I don't care that he just scored his first goal since God knows when and I appreciate the job he has done for the team.

However I think a lot of people have forgotten how many goals Gary sets up, and how he is simply the best right back in the world.

Cannot wait to see our captain play again.

i doubt he is, but nevertheless i wouldn't take any RB out there over him.

you're right, though. Red Nev sets up a lot of attacks, and i'll tell you one man who's definitely missing him: Ronaldo. i know it sounds rather ridiculous given the number of goals he's banging in, but Ronaldo and Gaz formed a frightening attacking pair down the right last season. whenever he was double-marked, Gary was always there to provide an outlet.

Brown's done well, but he's no Nev.

Don16 · 27th March 2008, 15:57

What happens if Gaz plays a few games and we win the league, does he get a medal on "special dispensation" like Smith last year?

20le_Solskjaer · 27th March 2008, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don16

What happens if Gaz plays a few games and we win the league, does he get a medal on "special dispensation" like Smith last year?

He should hes club captain. Imagine him lifting the trophy n not getting a medal

park fiction · 27th March 2008, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

He's doing very well. Tidy, good passing with either foot. So promising I'm nicknaming him Promossebon right here, right now.

Crustanoid · 27th March 2008, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

He's doing very well. Tidy, good passing with either foot. So promising I'm nicknaming him Promossebon right here, right now.

I think we need to develop a new fornmation which accomodates six central midfielders

BezsMaracas · 27th March 2008, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

I actuially don't think Welbeck has looked too good for the reserves at all. He's really struggled. Up until the last game, that is.

It hasn't helped that he doesn't have anyone playing alongside him, he's being used as a lone forward pretty much with Eagles behind him. Couple that with us being pretty limp from the wings and him stepping up a level and you can maybe see why he's struggled a bit. Will be nice to see him playing with the first team in the pre-season.

Sam#1 · 27th March 2008, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don16

What happens if Gaz plays a few games and we win the league, does he get a medal on "special dispensation" like Smith last year?

I read the other day in the paper that he wouldn't.

Drifter · 27th March 2008, 18:41

Felt that this could be his last season.And nothing I've heard so far as changed my mind.Hope I'm prove wrong tho.

27th March 2008, 12:12	#1 (permalink)
park fiction Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In Hesky Wonderland Posts: 824	Big news... maybe.... The squad for tonights reserve game... United squad: Foster, Zieler; C Evans, SIlvestre, Eckersley, Chester, Norwood; Jones, Possebon, Cleverley, Galbraith, Eikrem, Brady; Eagles, Welbeck, Macheda. No Gary? Either its another set back, which will surely rule him out for the rest of the season... Or its great news and he might feature of Saturday?

27th March 2008, 12:17	#2 (permalink)
Nick 0208 Ldn First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Crete Posts: 5,802	There was a piece in the Telegraph this morning about how Gary was hoping to contibute to the final push for trophies in the campaign. It would be great news if true, and to have him back playing again. Taking nothing away from Wes or anything, but you know.

27th March 2008, 12:17	#3 (permalink)
A1Dan First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 10,321	He didn't play last week though, no? And I thought much the same, but no sign of him...

27th March 2008, 12:17	#4 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,135	Brady? I thought he was yet to play for the u18s??

27th March 2008, 12:18	#5 (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: 10,386	Wouldn't be surprised if he gets a place on the bench. He won't start though.

27th March 2008, 12:19	#6 (permalink)
park fiction Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In Hesky Wonderland Posts: 824	Wes cannot attack for his life. He is a very good defender, and I don't care that he just scored his first goal since God knows when and I appreciate the job he has done for the team. However I think a lot of people have forgotten how many goals Gary sets up, and how he is simply the best right back in the world. Cannot wait to see our captain play again.

27th March 2008, 12:21	#8 (permalink)
Tyeza Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colchester Obsession: Breast&Minge Hates: Other willies! Posts: 1,923	This is all the latest you can get on him guys. United website

27th March 2008, 12:22	#9 (permalink)
Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,084	I heard Wellbeck scored a hat-trick recently. How good is this kid? Does he have a chance?

27th March 2008, 12:46	#16 (permalink)
prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,931	no heaton ?

27th March 2008, 12:47	#17 (permalink)
ben_foster On Loan to Watford Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 532	the thing is, wes brown has been great, as have the back for as a unit, we have potentially about a dozen cup finals remaining, he maybe our captain, he maybe a top right back but.........if i was fergie i think id leave it untill next year he's going to be far from sharp and you dont want to be playing against ashley young unless your fit

27th March 2008, 13:00	#18 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester United vs The World Posts: 14,180	So from the official website I can understand that Gary Neville seems to want more training with the first team squad. Reserve games are good for building up your fitness but nothing beats practice games with our first team squad players. He may be ready for the bench but he will have to hope an opportunity comes along eventually.

27th March 2008, 13:21	#20 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,377	There is no way Gary will dispose Wes from the starting line-up. He might get a few minutes here and there when the match is already decided. But he has been out for a year and no matter how good is he (and how better than Wes) there is no way he could be 100% fit for run in like this. I think every United fan miss our captain and the nearest possible date of his return is the new season after a proper summer practice.

27th March 2008, 13:24	#21 (permalink)
mosesfromtala thinking about sligo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the la Posts: 2,479	http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_...268245,00.html

27th March 2008, 13:50	#23 (permalink)
Longsden_7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Didsbury, Manchester Posts: 698	Possebon, fuck, i totally forgot about him, how is he getting on ?

27th March 2008, 15:32	#24 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,135	He's doing very well. Tidy, good passing with either foot. So promising I'm nicknaming him Promossebon right here, right now.

27th March 2008, 15:57	#26 (permalink)
Don16 Annoying cnut Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The big goalies coming up! Posts: 3,010	What happens if Gaz plays a few games and we win the league, does he get a medal on "special dispensation" like Smith last year?

27th March 2008, 18:41	#32 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,253	Felt that this could be his last season.And nothing I've heard so far as changed my mind.Hope I'm prove wrong tho.