Are we going to get tanked on Sunday?

Ramshock · 6th November 2009, 18:23

I tell you what I'd settle for a point right now, we aren't at our best and Chelsea are in form. Anyone worried about us getting a beating?

Solius · 6th November 2009, 18:24

Me, I'm fearing the traditional Chelsea United blueprint of games. We do really well for the first 25-30 minutes and then Chelsea get a hold of the game and dominate us in midfield.

Utd heap · 6th November 2009, 18:24

The whole of our support is it feels like FFS.

Have some faith.

I'm going on Sunday and fancy us to turn up and snatch the points 1-3.

I wouldn't bother turning up and splashing 50 quid if i was as pessimistic about the English champions as some.

ALX8725 · 6th November 2009, 18:25

Our backline on current form is very concerning. Drogba and Anelka have been on fire as a partnership. I expect us to be overrun in the midfield as well. I'd say let's just throw the kids in the deep end, sink or swim. Macheda, Welbeck, and Obertan to start.

Ramshock · 6th November 2009, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utd heap

The whole of our support is it feels like FFS.

Have some faith.

I'm going on Sunday and fancy us to turn up and snatch the points 1-3.

I wouldn't bother turning up and splashing 50 quid if i was as pessimistic about the English champions as some.

theres pessimism and realism, right now we are a bit brittle, these things happen, chelsea are in good form especially Drogba and Anelka!

Kraftwerker · 6th November 2009, 18:27

As I said in the matchday thread, some of you need to grow a fucking spine.

Chelsea haven't had the better of us for some years now, and their team is exactly the same as it's always been with no noticeable improvement IMO.

It's stupid to think they're likely to roll us over. I just can't see it tbh.

Utd heap · 6th November 2009, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kraftwerker

As I said in the matchday thread, some of you need to grow a fucking spine.

Chelsea haven't had the better of us for some years now, and their team is exactly the same as it's always been with no noticeable improvement IMO.

It's stupid to think they're likely to roll us over. I just can't see it tbh.

That's more like it.

If we play anything like what we can, there's no reason why we shouldn't give 'em a good fuckin' game.

Sir A1ex · 6th November 2009, 18:28

I don't know about you, but yes, I'm going to get absolutely tanked, and then site down and watch us thrash Chelsea.

Sir A1ex · 6th November 2009, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Addis

I felt more confident taking on Barca.

We all felt confident taking on Barca - Chelsea had already shown how a strong midfield could restrict their one-dimensional game to playing pretty balls back and forwards in the middle thrid of the pitch without ever carrying a real goal threat, and we knew they were beatable at the back.

In the end, the "real" Barca showed up for the final and we didn't. These thigns decide football matches... as the cliche says, the form-book goes out the window.

ALX8725 · 6th November 2009, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kraftwerker

As I said in the matchday thread, some of you need to grow a fucking spine.

Chelsea haven't had the better of us for some years now, and their team is exactly the same as it's always been with no noticeable improvement IMO.

It's stupid to think they're likely to roll us over. I just can't see it tbh.

have you seen us on recent form? have you seen Chelsea on recent form?

you're delusional if you think it's going to be a walk in the park at Stamford Bridge

Nistelrooy10 · 6th November 2009, 18:33

When is the last time we had a 5 or 6-something annihilation? We are long overdue for one. It wouldn't surprise me...

That said, we can rise to occasion like we have many times in the past. Fletcher is a big game player, and if he takes control of midfield, Chelsea might be in for a surprise.

OneUnited24 · 6th November 2009, 18:35

I was confident then i saw the CSKA game

Sir A1ex · 6th November 2009, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

When is the last time we had a 5 or 6-something annihilation? We are long overdue for one. It wouldn't surprise me...
.

For feck's sa... oh, hang on. I've walked straight into a massive fish-a-thon, surely?

Ronaldo No.9 · 6th November 2009, 18:39

It was only about 3 weeks ago they lost 2-1 to Villa, since then they hammered a injury hit Blackburn, a Madrid team in shocking form and shite Bolton team.

Have faith people

Kraftwerker · 6th November 2009, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALX8725

have you seen us on recent form? have you seen Chelsea on recent form?

you're delusional if you think it's going to be a walk in the park at Stamford Bridge

When did I say it would be a walk in the park?

Some here seem to think it will be a walk in the park for Chelsea, which is what I'm disputing.

Let's not forget that Chelsea lost to Aston Villa and Wigan fairly recently, so let's not make out they're invincible.

We've got Fletch back, and if we play it right, I'm very confident we'll get something out of the game.

More confident about this one than I was for the dippers' cup final.

marcus agrippa · 6th November 2009, 18:46

Drogba will tear us apart.

pillory · 6th November 2009, 18:46

I think I've heard a few Chelsea fans saying their recent run of 4/5-0 wins looks better on paper than it actually was.

Ronaldo No.9 · 6th November 2009, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus agrippa

Drogba will tear us apart.

Vidic can handle him

Dyslexic Untied · 6th November 2009, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALX8725

Our backline on current form is very concerning. Drogba and Anelka have been on fire as a partnership. I expect us to be overrun in the midfield as well. I'd say let's just throw the kids in the deep end, sink or swim. Macheda, Welbeck, and Obertan to start.

And bench who then?

Why would you start a team that is not our strongest?

Nick 0208 Ldn · 6th November 2009, 18:48

No, no cause to be as yet.

If at just after 3 o'clock on Sunday it looks like we've stuck with Plan A from the season thus far, i might start to become a bit edgy mind.

Eriku · 6th November 2009, 18:49

It's when a tanking seems certain that it is the least certain outcome.

Pool show that frequently... luckily they lack consistency

ralphie88 · 6th November 2009, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramshock

Anyone worried about us getting a beating?

We? Us? Are we talking about Celtic here?

marcus agrippa · 6th November 2009, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo No.9

Vidic can handle him

Vidic is just back from a lay-off. Drogba is in the form of his life.

yamo123x · 6th November 2009, 18:53

some right tripe on this thread.

Fact- We are not playing well, we have little or no creativity and other than wigan away 2nd half have not looked too hot all season.

FACT- chelsea are full of goals and have home advantage

FACT- we must be 2nd favourites for this game.

There's nothing wrong with a bit of concern, especially after the way we played at anfield. When things are against us this is when Man utd stand up and be counted, i for one believe we can do it sunday but there is certainly nowt ABU about having some concern.

Striker10 · 6th November 2009, 18:56

why are some of you bringing logic into it?

Were liverpool in better form then us when they beat us? Are they a better team?

No....

So if players have something to prove 9/10 they'll rise to the occasion and sunday will be no different. Will we win? We've as much chance as they do. It's that close.

Rowem · 6th November 2009, 18:59

I think we'll play alot better than many fans, neutrals and pundits seem to expect.

Result can go either way of course. Chelsea are at home so I'd make them slight favourites, but we'll perform well and turn it into a contest, of that I am sure...

Nistelrooy10 · 6th November 2009, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1Dan

For feck's sa... oh, hang on. I've walked straight into a massive fish-a-thon, surely?

We used to get crushed when we were much stronger. Remember '99?

Paul Scholes · 6th November 2009, 19:00

0-3
rooney x 3

kouroux · 6th November 2009, 19:01

Feeling confident or not so is ok IMO.Criticizing a party when they do not share your sentiment is retarded

Striker10 · 6th November 2009, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

We used to get crushed when we were much stronger. Remember '99?

Are you gonna put a bet on us getting battered then?

Our recent record isn't great down there but with only Rio missing (give or take), we should be stronger then we were midweek. I think it'll be a draw though. 5-5

Nistelrooy10 · 6th November 2009, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker10

Are you gonna put a bet on us getting battered then?

That would be foolish

Interval Level · 6th November 2009, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamo123x

some right tripe on this thread.

Fact- We are not playing well, we have little or no creativity and other than wigan away 2nd half have not looked too hot all season.

FACT- chelsea are full of goals and have home advantage

FACT- we must be 2nd favourites for this game.

There's nothing wrong with a bit of concern, especially after the way we played at anfield. When things are against us this is when Man utd stand up and be counted, i for one believe we can do it sunday but there is certainly nowt ABU about having some concern.

Spot on. Its not un-supporter like behaviour to fear that your team might get thumped. There is no area on the pitch where we have been outplaying them or seem like doing so

AlwaysRedwood · 6th November 2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronaldo No.9

It was only about 3 weeks ago they lost 2-1 to Villa, since then they hammered a injury hit Blackburn, a Madrid team in shocking form and shite Bolton team.

Have faith people

They just drew with Athletico Madrid on Wed. They gave up 2 goals.

It can be done. Just remains to be seen which United shows up.

Having Fletcher back is big.

Champions4ever · 6th November 2009, 19:18

Mark Lawrenson has picked us to lose 2-1 so I'm pretty confident we'll win. He predictions are generally all wrong.

Bread · 6th November 2009, 19:30

I reckon we could easily get more spanked than max mosely's arse but also could be the game where suddenly we turn on the juice and win comfortably, never know with games like this. I do always find it hard to anywhere near expect a win against chelsea away, annoyingly at this point id take a point but often when i say that after the game we have one but should have had all three.

Pogue Mahone · 6th November 2009, 19:32

Can anyone remember the last time we were under-dogs to this extent? Literally every cnut has Chelsea down to stroll it.

Fuck it though, it's good fun watching a game we're expected to get beaten in. Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Bring it on.

gaffs · 6th November 2009, 19:32

2-0 to Chelsea - sorry.

I think Liverpools problems have been masking our inefficiencies, both on the caf and in the media.

pauldyson1uk · 6th November 2009, 19:38

FFS some of you on here think that Chelsea are some sort of unbeatable team and we are going to go there and roll over and lets them spank us.
OK so we have our injury problems and are missing some key players, have we all of a sudden become a shit tean that Chealsea will batter.
I dont think so , so they have scored a few goals , but they also have had some bad results.
Iam confident that what ever team is out there on Sunday will give 100%
Have some faith in our team.

Pogue Mahone · 6th November 2009, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaffs

2-0 to Chelsea - sorry.

I think Liverpools problems have been masking our inefficiencies, both on the caf and in the media.

True to a point but the performances against Spurs and City (sloppy goals conceded aside) are reason enough to think this team is better than some might think.

I think Michael Carrick's return to form is a huge boost and Rooney looks like he might be coming out the end of one of his shit spells. I also think Chelsea are getting over-hyped after two great performances. Just ask Wigan.

I think we can get a draw, maybe even nick a win.

ALX8725 · 6th November 2009, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruben

And bench who then?

Berba and Owen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruben

Why would you start a team that is not our strongest?

Just because Berba and Owen are most experienced and individually better, doesn't exactly make them the strongest 11.

And I would start a team with those youngsters because I want to.

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6th November 2009, 18:24	#2 (permalink)
Solius Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: JAMIE redknapp! u come from the mars? Posts: 38,439	Me, I'm fearing the traditional Chelsea United blueprint of games. We do really well for the first 25-30 minutes and then Chelsea get a hold of the game and dominate us in midfield.

6th November 2009, 18:24	#3 (permalink)
Utd heap First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 11,602	The whole of our support is it feels like FFS. Have some faith. I'm going on Sunday and fancy us to turn up and snatch the points 1-3. I wouldn't bother turning up and splashing 50 quid if i was as pessimistic about the English champions as some.

6th November 2009, 18:25	#4 (permalink)
ALX8725 reyalP maeT htuoY Join Date: May 2007 Location: Take Me Home, United Road. To The Place I Belong, To Old Trafford, To See United. Take Me Home, United Road. Posts: 4,522	Our backline on current form is very concerning. Drogba and Anelka have been on fire as a partnership. I expect us to be overrun in the midfield as well. I'd say let's just throw the kids in the deep end, sink or swim. Macheda, Welbeck, and Obertan to start.

6th November 2009, 18:27	#6 (permalink)
Kraftwerker Formerly RedAddict Join Date: May 2008 Location: We can't stop here. This is bat country. Posts: 8,773	As I said in the matchday thread, some of you need to grow a fucking spine. Chelsea haven't had the better of us for some years now, and their team is exactly the same as it's always been with no noticeable improvement IMO. It's stupid to think they're likely to roll us over. I just can't see it tbh.

6th November 2009, 18:28	#8 (permalink)
Sir A1ex First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 19,596	I don't know about you, but yes, I'm going to get absolutely tanked, and then site down and watch us thrash Chelsea.

6th November 2009, 18:33	#11 (permalink)
Nistelrooy10 Tin Foil Hatter Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,195	When is the last time we had a 5 or 6-something annihilation? We are long overdue for one. It wouldn't surprise me... That said, we can rise to occasion like we have many times in the past. Fletcher is a big game player, and if he takes control of midfield, Chelsea might be in for a surprise.

6th November 2009, 18:35	#12 (permalink)
OneUnited24 First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,736	I was confident then i saw the CSKA game

6th November 2009, 18:39	#14 (permalink)
Ronaldo No.9 Redcafe FIFA Champion 2010 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ''Ronaldo was the attacker more difficult to tackle, He was simply unstoppable'' Paulo Maldini on The Phenomenon Posts: 4,186	It was only about 3 weeks ago they lost 2-1 to Villa, since then they hammered a injury hit Blackburn, a Madrid team in shocking form and shite Bolton team. Have faith people

6th November 2009, 18:46	#16 (permalink)
marcus agrippa First Team Sub Join Date: May 2005 Location: "Clattenburg!- Jesus God!" - SAF Posts: 7,182	Drogba will tear us apart.

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pillory First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Symptomless coma Posts: 7,449	I think I've heard a few Chelsea fans saying their recent run of 4/5-0 wins looks better on paper than it actually was.

6th November 2009, 18:48	#20 (permalink)
Nick 0208 Ldn News 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In the spirit of Jane Lane. Posts: 12,068	No, no cause to be as yet. If at just after 3 o'clock on Sunday it looks like we've stuck with Plan A from the season thus far, i might start to become a bit edgy mind.

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Eriku First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ørsta, Norway Posts: 7,934	It's when a tanking seems certain that it is the least certain outcome. Pool show that frequently... luckily they lack consistency

6th November 2009, 18:53	#24 (permalink)
yamo123x Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: england Posts: 957	some right tripe on this thread. Fact- We are not playing well, we have little or no creativity and other than wigan away 2nd half have not looked too hot all season. FACT- chelsea are full of goals and have home advantage FACT- we must be 2nd favourites for this game. There's nothing wrong with a bit of concern, especially after the way we played at anfield. When things are against us this is when Man utd stand up and be counted, i for one believe we can do it sunday but there is certainly nowt ABU about having some concern.

6th November 2009, 18:56	#25 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13,092	why are some of you bringing logic into it? Were liverpool in better form then us when they beat us? Are they a better team? No.... So if players have something to prove 9/10 they'll rise to the occasion and sunday will be no different. Will we win? We've as much chance as they do. It's that close.

6th November 2009, 18:59	#26 (permalink)
Rowem First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,514	I think we'll play alot better than many fans, neutrals and pundits seem to expect. Result can go either way of course. Chelsea are at home so I'd make them slight favourites, but we'll perform well and turn it into a contest, of that I am sure...

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Paul Scholes Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Republik of Lemessunia Posts: 820	0-3 rooney x 3

6th November 2009, 19:01	#29 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 23,804	Feeling confident or not so is ok IMO.Criticizing a party when they do not share your sentiment is retarded

6th November 2009, 19:18	#34 (permalink)
Champions4ever Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 964	Mark Lawrenson has picked us to lose 2-1 so I'm pretty confident we'll win. He predictions are generally all wrong.

6th November 2009, 19:30	#35 (permalink)
Bread First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salford, Manchester Posts: 5,345	I reckon we could easily get more spanked than max mosely's arse but also could be the game where suddenly we turn on the juice and win comfortably, never know with games like this. I do always find it hard to anywhere near expect a win against chelsea away, annoyingly at this point id take a point but often when i say that after the game we have one but should have had all three.

6th November 2009, 19:32	#36 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 56,773	Can anyone remember the last time we were under-dogs to this extent? Literally every cnut has Chelsea down to stroll it. Fuck it though, it's good fun watching a game we're expected to get beaten in. Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Bring it on.

6th November 2009, 19:32	#37 (permalink)
gaffs First Team Sub Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moscow 08, Rome 09, London 11 Posts: 9,925	2-0 to Chelsea - sorry. I think Liverpools problems have been masking our inefficiencies, both on the caf and in the media.

6th November 2009, 19:38	#38 (permalink)
pauldyson1uk First Team Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12,954	FFS some of you on here think that Chelsea are some sort of unbeatable team and we are going to go there and roll over and lets them spank us. OK so we have our injury problems and are missing some key players, have we all of a sudden become a shit tean that Chealsea will batter. I dont think so , so they have scored a few goals , but they also have had some bad results. Iam confident that what ever team is out there on Sunday will give 100% Have some faith in our team.