A-League All Stars vs Manchester United

[BahamaRed]

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Sydney, Australia​

Australian A-League All Stars v Manchester United​

Saturday 20 July 2013, ​

ANZ Stadium (10:30 BST)​

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Reds to visit Sydney

Manchester United is to travel to Sydney to play a friendly match against the Australian A-League All Stars as part of Tour 2013, presented by Aon.
This will be only the fifth visit the club has made to Australia, the first being in 1967. The team last played there as Treble winners in 1999.

Announcing the game, United chief executive David Gill said: "The game and training camp that will take place in Sydney will be an important part of the team’s preparation for the 2013/14 season. We are delighted to accept the invitation from the New South Wales Government and the Football Federation Australia to visit one of the world's truly great cities.

"There are three main reasons we go on pre-season tour. First and foremost is the team’s preparation for the season ahead. But the tour also allows us to engage with our global fan base and network of commercial partners. It has been a while since we last visited Sydney and we are looking forward to renewing our relationship with our loyal and enthusiastic Australian fans."
The whole Manchester United first team will train in Sydney for six days, playing the game on 20 July at the Sydney ANZ Stadium.

Van Persie and De Gea have joined the squad.
Sell Goggs. Sack Moyes.

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[Antisocial]

Massive reaction needed - losing the first game and first bit of silverware of pre-season means that we can't mess about in this one. The team have to respond. Strongest possible line-up in terms of form and reputation needed:

De Gea​

Rafael===Ferdinand===Evans==-Fabio​

Zaha===Carrick===Cleverley===Giggs​

Januzaj​

RVP​

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No messing about this time ​

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Seriously, I hope Fabio and Januzaj get another start to build on their good work in the Thailand game; likewise Zaha will I'm sure be confident in his own performance when he came on to make an interesting starter in this one. I wouldn't mind Michael Keane starting this one, but with a week's rest then it might be better to play Rio and Evans to help their fitness and rhythm since we could well be starting them against Swansea.​

 

[LawCharltonBest]

I was really delighted that Moyes gave youth a chance in the last game. And it is very refreshing to hear his quotes on giving youth a chance to make it here, mentioning Will Keane too.

Nothing pleases me more than seeing our own youngsters come through. I hope we continue to use them, with a blend of experience.

 

[Genius Me!]

Swap Giggs with Lingard, I'd also like to see Michael Keane get a game.

 

[Brightonian]

Lingard in for Giggs, but otherwise I like Antisocial's lineup.

Oh, and maybe start Evra this time, just to make sure everyone is getting game time.

 

[Antisocial]

Good shout on Lingard - he looked promising in his cameo and deserves the chance to start.

 

[Flying Fox]

All stars squad;

Ante Covic (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Michael Theo (Brisbane Roar)

Michael Beauchamp (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Joshua Risdon (Perth Glory)
Nikolai Topor-Stanley (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Joshua Rose (Central Coast Mariners)
Pedj Bojic (Sydney FC)
Connor Chapman (Newcastle Jets)
Nigel Boogaard (Adelaide United)

Thomas Broich (Brisbane Roar)
Billy Celeski (Melbourne Victory)
Brett Emerton (Sydney FC)
Rhyan Grant (Sydney FC)
Marcelo Carrusca (Adelaide United)
Michael McGlinchey (Central Coast Mariners)
Liam Miller (Brisbane Roar)

David Williams (Melbourne Heart)
Besart Berisha (Brisbane Roar)
Mark Bridge (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Paul Ifill (Wellington Phoenix)

 

[ghaliboy]

Spoiler

All stars squad;

Ante Covic (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Michael Theo (Brisbane Roar)

Michael Beauchamp (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Joshua Risdon (Perth Glory)
Nikolai Topor-Stanley (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Joshua Rose (Central Coast Mariners)
Pedj Bojic (Sydney FC)
Connor Chapman (Newcastle Jets)
Nigel Boogaard (Adelaide United)

Thomas Broich (Brisbane Roar)

Billy Celeski (Melbourne Victory)
Brett Emerton (Sydney FC)
Rhyan Grant (Sydney FC)
Marcelo Carrusca (Adelaide United)
Michael McGlinchey (Central Coast Mariners)

Liam Miller (Brisbane Roar)

David Williams (Melbourne Heart)
Besart Berisha (Brisbane Roar)
Mark Bridge (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Paul Ifill (Wellington Phoenix)

As I keep saying to my girlfriend who trys to give me information on the 'all-stars' squad. Nobody fecking cares who is playing against Manchester United.

Also forgot that Singha game was on last night. So fecking pumped for this weekend though! BRING IT.

 

[Swaters16]

For those who don't know this team won't be an actual reflection of last seasons "all stars" as most are injured, have left the league, pulled out or are on National duty.

 

[Flying Fox]

For those who don't know this team won't be an actual reflection of last seasons "all stars" as most are injured, have left the league, pulled out or are on National duty.

Yeah, disappointing as feck the big three have pulled out.

Oh well. Nobody's there for them any way

 

[Swaters16]

True but if they get smashed people might think the A-league is a lower level than it really is.

 

[Scrumpet]

It's my one wish to see United beat Brett Emerton + 18 others.

 

[Swaters16]

Brett Emerton has to be the worst player to ever be called an All star. Nobody thinks he's good. No one. He's absolute garbage. He was so bad that even Osieck stopped picking him for the socceroos. Now he's captain. I hope he kicks in a hat trick of own goals.

 

[ghaliboy]

Brett Emerton has to be the worst player to ever be called an All star. Nobody thinks he's good. No one. He's absolute garbage. He was so bad that even Osieck stopped picking him for the socceroos. Now he's captain. I hope he kicks in a hat trick of own goals.

feck off you utter clown

 

[Swaters16]

Sydney FC 2012/13: 7th place.
Brett Emerton: 22 appearances. 3 goals. 2 assists.

In contrast -
Chris Harold: 22 Appearances. 3 goals. Age 20.
Marceloa Carrusca: 22 Appearances. 5 goals.
Andrew Nabbout: 21 Appearances. 4 goals. Age 20.
Yairo Yau: 18 Appearances: 6 goals.

I can't be bothered looking up more statistics but there are better younger Australian wingers. Better foreign wingers and all round better players. Emerton's stats aren't only terrible for an All Star captain, his performances were abysmal as well.

 

[Ruud10]

I can't get fired up about the pre-season just yet. Right now I'm in Portland to check out the Timbers and the Galaxy. A fantastic crowd, a magnificent stadium and stunning weather. Let's hope the game itself, which will start in 15 minutes, lives up to the hype!

 

[ghaliboy]

Blabla I am spouting shite

Who cares.

 

[Swaters16]

Sorry Ghaliboy you're talking shit, Sydney were garbage last year and Emerton was one of the worst. Face facts. At the very least ADP deserved to be selected. Brett Emerton's inclusion is based on name alone. Nobody rates Emerton and why would they?

 

[ghaliboy]

Yeah I know, I'm just shit stirring. Emmo has been injured a fair bit though in his defense.

 

[ghaliboy]

This lad from the newbs just PM'd me this.. I am not really sure what it means.. But hey - I can say I helped him out at least.

 

[Swaters16]

I think it's asking about meeting the players. Sadly, if I knew how I could meet Manchester United's staff or players I'd be doing it myself.

 

[puNANI]

Can't wait to see this. First time I watch Man United.

 

[Randall Flagg]

Why isn't Del Piero and erm Heskey in the all stars side?

 

[jeston]

I think it's asking about meeting the players. Sadly, if I knew how I could meet Manchester United's staff or players I'd be doing it myself.

No I think he's wanting to meet his childhood heroes - the A-League All Stars. If anybody can get him in touch with Brett Emerton I think he'd be honoured to hear his words of inspiration

 

[mariachi-19]

Why isn't Del Piero and erm Heskey in the all stars side?

DP couldn't be fecked cutting his holiday short against a team he's played numerous times (my interpretation) and no idea about Heskey.

 

[Flying Fox]

No I think he's wanting to meet his childhood heroes - the A-League All Stars. If anybody can get him in touch with Brett Emerton I think he'd be honoured to hear his words of inspiration

feckin 'ell.

I'd want to top myself

 

[Flying Fox]

Why isn't Del Piero and erm Heskey in the all stars side?

ADP taking Sydney on tour in Italy

 

[Dargonk]

Looking forward to this match. Heading over for the match and it will be the first time I will have seen United live.

 

[Swaters16]

Hopefully we can get some chants organised. I'd hate for this to be a typical boring/theater-goer/no atmosphere friendly. I'm close to the 'United End' so if it's not happening I'll try and probably look like an idiot.
I'm sure at the very least we can get an 'OOOOOH Robin Van Persie' chant going.

 

[Moby]

Shame about Del Piero and Heskey missing out.

 

[Brightonian]

Bloody hell, it's a couple of days since the first friendly and I'm already gagging for more football. The summer break's been too long.

 

[Shimo]

Looks like it's going to be on Fox Soccer Channel (FSC) in the US ... have it set to record, can't bring myself to wake up at 4:30 for a pre-season game.

 

[Member 39557]

I might not watch if Heskey isn't playing.

 

[gooDevil]

De Gea​

Rafael Jones Evans Evra​

Cleverley Giggs​

Zaha Welbeck Adnan​

Persie​

 

[MUFC07]

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We're doomed, guys.

 

[Fergus' son]

New Keano.

 

[ghaliboy]

No I think he's wanting to meet his childhood heroes - the A-League All Stars. If anybody can get him in touch with Brett Emerton I think he'd be honoured to hear his words of inspiration

top class.

 

[Dingledoog]

Can't wait to see this. First time I watch Man United.

Same here mate, so pumped. Bombers game at Skoda earlier that afternoon too.

Anyone think it's funny they are still being called the Foxtel All stars even thought the game is being shown on 7?

 

[Member 39557]

We're doomed, guys.

Cool, despite my comments about Heskey, I might watch it if Liam's involved.

 

[Swaters16]

The All-Stars suck so much. I promise the league is better than this. Please believe me. I promise.