Can't see United losing.
Ajax - Man Utd | EL Final Build-up Thread
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Currently half way through a 3 hour train journey from Gothenburg to Stockholm.
Just want to get there already, I can't wait!
Just want to get there already, I can't wait!
I'd take a repeat of Portugal v Croatia and a deflection of their defenders arse to win 1-0. Any means just to win!
I keep thinking back to that kid they play at CB making his full debut for Holland against Bulgaria though (De Ligt?)
Got torn apart by some journeyman from Bulgaria and ended up subbed at HT. Now, that isn't too say he won't end up being a great player but they have lots of these supposed potential superstars but as Tony Cas was saying, are any of them better or going to be better than Rashford, Martial and Bailly?
Also, lest we forget a team of our kids beat Palace at the weekend. Put Mitchell, Fosu-Mensah and Tuanzabe in the Dutch league - bet we would be touting them as the next big things
Just got home from work feck it I'm starting on the stella.
Been on the beers since midday, and I am still so nervous!
It's just such a massive game. We win tonight and everything changes, the season suddenly becomes a great one.
I've given up hoping we play well and score a couple of early goals so we can ease through the game. I fully expect tonight to be a fecking tense nightmare to watch.
But just win. Come on Utd!
I've given up hoping we play well and score a couple of early goals so we can ease through the game. I fully expect tonight to be a fecking tense nightmare to watch.
But just win. Come on Utd!
After last night's tragedy, I'm rooting for you guys more than ever.
3-1 United
3-1 United
They won't, I'd be a lot more confident against a team like Lyon. There's so much energy and creativity in the side with no expectations on them. I think they'll make a really quick start and won't allow United a chance to keep their shape, they know if they run at Darmian and the centre backs they'll have a lot of success.
Arent we already doing that?
Google the word, and it gave me:
a small, powerful boat for towing or pushing ships, barges, etc.
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If we win, we will join an elite group of only four clubs to have won every title - Domestic league, domestic cup(s), champions league, uefa cup/europa league, cup winners cup, world club cup/intercontinental cup.
Those other clubs are Juventus, Ajax and Bayern Munich.
Those other clubs are Juventus, Ajax and Bayern Munich.
I'm so so nervous
row row row your boat gently down the stream ♫
Maybe she'll give you some consolation sex.
A fascinating match this for the neutral, JM has his biggest Utd match tonight. Utd are certainly favourites though Ajax seem capable of causing an upset.
JM has a good record in European finals though he also has had some bad moments in other European matches like at Chelsea playing Paris St.Germaine when all the players rushed to get Ibrahimovvic sent off early after a 50-50 challenge.
Hopefully we see a tactical masterclass from the old and experienced manager and not his Waterloo.
I bet Fellaini will have a notable moment, either good or bad too.
JM has a good record in European finals though he also has had some bad moments in other European matches like at Chelsea playing Paris St.Germaine when all the players rushed to get Ibrahimovvic sent off early after a 50-50 challenge.
Hopefully we see a tactical masterclass from the old and experienced manager and not his Waterloo.
I bet Fellaini will have a notable moment, either good or bad too.
I know I wouldn't be half as nervous if Bailly was playing. Biggest match of the season and our best defenders (Rojo and Bailly) are out; I hope Blind and Jones/Smalling are up to the task since Ajax attack well.
Agree Bailly is a big miss. I'm guessing Jones - Blind will start.
This x10
Yes, keep Smalling away from the team please.
Google called me up this afternoon for what could possibly be the biggest interview of my software developer career. It scheduled for tomorrow morning and I fully plan on watching the game till early morning hours and show up unprepared for the interview. 
I tried all day - to mug up some stuff. But the match looms large on anything I am doing today. I hope to God United win the final and make it all worthwhile or I am going to have a very-very shitty day tomorrow.
I tried all day - to mug up some stuff. But the match looms large on anything I am doing today. I hope to God United win the final and make it all worthwhile or I am going to have a very-very shitty day tomorrow.I'm so nervous, anxious and excited about this game! Praying we win so bad! Haven't felt like this since 2008 CL final! Agree with the above poster who says it's one of the most important since '91 in terms of progression.
Already well drunk...will be a stellar night, need to hit the stimulants to stay awake.
Fellaini will score today!
I'm in work until 10pm and would obviously miss the match but I think its perfectly acceptable for me to sign out sick and go home in time to watch the game.
Would I be wrong for doing that or would any of you do the same?
Would I be wrong for doing that or would any of you do the same?
You'd be wrong not to.
Only if you won't get fired for it...
Tell them "I'm going to have to call out -- Theres a problem with my eyes.. I cant see myself going in to work today "
Gut feeling is that we win 3-1. We've been low on goals in this cup (and in general) but think we'll get an early-ish goal and go toe to toe. Not really enthusiastic about Blind and Jones/Smalling as a pairing and I'd feel better with Dave in net but I think we have to have too much quality for them. Expecting a big game from Pogba, a goal for Micky and I've love Mata to bag a goal.
Nah. My sick record is exemplary and it would only count as a part day as I'm already in work since 2pm.
Not final related but this made my day
"explosive shits" should do the trick. Nobody can begrudge that excuse.
I already did it few times. But I always felt bad next day, so I worked my ass of.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...bc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport
This sort of thing makes me nervous!
This sort of thing makes me nervous!
Mate I farYeah I agree, but you tend to find that if BT are screening the game and not them, they don't give it as much pre match coverage. Wrong I know, but that's petty broadcasting for you.
If we lose this we are heading in to a possibly irreversible downward spiral of 90s liverpool proportions. Win it and we get all our targets over the summer and stay in touch with the other clubs in top 4. Possibly the second most important match in terms of impact in my 36 years supporting the team. The first being the third round fa cup tie vs Nottingham forest which saved Fergie from the sack in 1990. Difference being nobody realised the significance of the win vs forest at the time!
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