Good, I've missed them.
Hopefully the press will have calmed down by then and we can focus on the next match, instead of Rooney's elbow, or whatever else they've got a bee in their bonnet about.
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Hopefully the press will have calmed down by then and we can focus on the next match, instead of Rooney's elbow, or whatever else they've got a bee in their bonnet about.
Yes, I can just imagine Sir Alex trembling in fear whilst talking about Arsenal.
Apparently Nani was upset that no-one from the club condemned Carragher's tackle.
I've seen that story (post 43) in the Sun saying it was form Saturday's match program and in the Telegraph online saying it was on cbsport.org.
Also, the last line on the Telegraph story wrote:
"Ferguson's comments on the website, which covers sport in the Manchester area, were later taken down. "
It seems suggest that this is a bullshit story put out by some ABUs to stir things up a bit before the weekend.
Anything from official channels on this?
Also, the last line on the Telegraph story wrote:
"Ferguson's comments on the website, which covers sport in the Manchester area, were later taken down. "
It seems suggest that this is a bullshit story put out by some ABUs to stir things up a bit before the weekend.
Anything from official channels on this?
They should fear us. We've lost 2 big games in a row and we will be at Old Trafford. Everyone is demanding a response.
I've placed a link to this in the "All other stickies" thread in here in the United forum.
SAF presser at 9:30am, news filtering out soon after
Even I sometimes watch Fergie's press conference from behind my hands. The man is scary and intimidating when you're not even in the same room as him. Watching his press conferences is sometimes like watching an unexploded bomb in close proximity and hoping it doesn't go off while you're there. Or that feel of unease when teacher rips into another classmate. You're relieved it isn't you but still feel bad because of it.
Fergie says Nani back after international break. No chance of playing in next three games.
Rio, Park, Valencia all still out.
Rio, Park, Valencia all still out.
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10:00 Here are the key points from Sir Alex's press conference this morning at Carrington. Look out for more in-depth coverage shortly on ManUtd.com. (BH)
- The headlines in terms of team news are that Nani, Ferdinand, Park and Valencia all won't play against Arsenal.
- Boss on injuries: "We have quite a few injuries. I'm hoping some of them are all right to face Arsenal. Injuries aside, there's the importance of this as a cup tie. It's against Arsenal and these games are always exciting. There's an opportunity to get to a semi-final so I'll play my best team. Tuesday night [against Marseille] isn't in our minds at this moment.
- On Nani's injury: We've managed to stitch it. Now we have to guard against infection. The swelling has gone down, which is good news. To give a date is diffitult. Whether he's fit to face Bolton is difficult to say, but we have a two-week international break and we'd hope he'll be ready to return after that.
- On Valencia: That's more diffiuclt to assess. He's training very well and has played in practice matches. We have to decide when we put him into a first-team game. It's about timing, being out for a long time. At some point we'll try it. It won't be tomorrow, but it will be soon.
- The headlines in terms of team news are that Nani, Ferdinand, Park and Valencia all won't play against Arsenal.
- Boss on injuries: "We have quite a few injuries. I'm hoping some of them are all right to face Arsenal. Injuries aside, there's the importance of this as a cup tie. It's against Arsenal and these games are always exciting. There's an opportunity to get to a semi-final so I'll play my best team. Tuesday night [against Marseille] isn't in our minds at this moment.
- On Nani's injury: We've managed to stitch it. Now we have to guard against infection. The swelling has gone down, which is good news. To give a date is diffitult. Whether he's fit to face Bolton is difficult to say, but we have a two-week international break and we'd hope he'll be ready to return after that.
- On Valencia: That's more diffiuclt to assess. He's training very well and has played in practice matches. We have to decide when we put him into a first-team game. It's about timing, being out for a long time. At some point we'll try it. It won't be tomorrow, but it will be soon.
is this a re-enactment of Ronaldo's favourite chat up lines?
Fudge
Oliver Kay from The Times saying Nani is an outside chance to play against Bolton
Blinky blimey.
Anderson's
Glad for her Ike passed away.
This version sounds slightly better.
So a 37 year old Giggs is our only fit senior winger for an FA Cup tie against Arsenal and a champions league knockout leg in which we NEED to score, which are four days apart.
Good, good
Good, good
What about Anderson and Owen?
Both could be key here, because I'm assuming we'll have to play Rooney and Fletcher wide at some point
Both could be key here, because I'm assuming we'll have to play Rooney and Fletcher wide at some point
Yup, looks like we're back to either Rooney/Fletcher on the wing.
I hope we play Berba, Rooney, Hernadez and play a strong midfield 3 personally. Then use Rafael and Evra to supply the ammo from wide.
I have the sudden urge to go and try out a ridiculous three at the back formation on FM
Bebe Obertan, god help us....
Sounds like Fergie keeping his cards close to his chest regarding the team against Arsenal. Probably be one or two surprises on the day.
No specific mention of Park then?
No specific mention of Park then?
He said Park won't play apparently.
It'll be 4-3-3 against Arsenal, with Rooney and Giggs wide and Berbatov through the middle, then Carrick and Fletcher with either Scholes or Gibson (depending on if he saves Scholes for Marseille.
There's not a lot else we can do and we always go 4-3-3 vs Arsenal anyway. Besides, at least it means we can't leave our top scorer on the bench for no apparent reason.
As for Marseille, it's looking a bit dodgy but we could have beaten them in the first leg if we hadn't gone into our shell for 80 minutes of the game, so if we don't beat them it's only ourselves we have to blame.
There's not a lot else we can do and we always go 4-3-3 vs Arsenal anyway. Besides, at least it means we can't leave our top scorer on the bench for no apparent reason.
As for Marseille, it's looking a bit dodgy but we could have beaten them in the first leg if we hadn't gone into our shell for 80 minutes of the game, so if we don't beat them it's only ourselves we have to blame.
Cheers Carragher you cnut
Won't play against Arsenal, maybe back for game against Marseille?
Fergie said "No he (Park) won't play". Other than that he didn't say anything.
fecks sake could we get any more injuries
I reckon we'll see both Hernandez, Rooney and Berba starting, like how we lined up when Nani came off against the Scousers.
Then it'll either be Giggs or Scholes alongside Carrick and Fletcher. Or at least that's what I hope happens. But wouldn't be surprised to see Gibson starting.
He didn't say by the look of it.
I'm guessing he feels Park can't play two games in quick succession returning from injury so the CL game takes priority.
Not sure who is he referring to there though?
Rio? (please!)
Nah he said hes definately out
Rioooooooooooo
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