United 2 Leicester City 0.....05-11-02.....WC

[$ukhjit]

Tuesday 5th November 2002

Worthington League Cup Third Round

v

At Old Trafford, Manchester

Kick-off: 8.00pm

 

[mu77]

must be official it's got zee logos

 

[$ukhjit]

Vodafone Match Preview

The visit of Leicester City in a competition not best renowned for being a major goal for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United may seem like something of a sideshow.

But the game has a great deal of importance for the long-term future of both clubs. While Sir Alex will eye “three or four” young lads for the future, Micky Adams, the Leicester City boss, will be dreaming of the financial rewards from a much-needed cup-run.

The well-documented financial crisis at the Walkers Stadium has sent the club into administration, but flying high in Division One – second place in fact – the Foxes will provide a stern test for the Reds.

The United team should be marginally stronger than the one that faced Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League last week, although Ferguson will be hoping for a vastly improved performance – and result.

Leicester meanwhile, have an experienced crop of players, Izzet, Elliott, Walker, Taggart and Davidson all boast plenty of Premiership appearances and international honours.

Sir Alex will know what to expect - a hard-working outfit constructed by the promising young manager Micky Adams – any young players who do play cannot expect an easy ride, or too much time on the ball.

Despite the off-the-field difficulties, Leicester’s form on the field has been good with a promotion place in sight.

Buoyed by a 2-0 win against fellow promotion challengers Portsmouth, Leicester will be looking to continue their good run off form – the club have lost just once in fifteen games.

The Foxes should remain unchanged from the tried and trusted 4-4-2 side that beat Pompey. While Brian Deane and ex-Man City forward Paul Dickov may not strike fear into the hearts of Manchester United supporters, the pair have notched up 14 goals between them this season.

United did the double over Leicester in season 2001/2002, and another victory over the Midlands club will give Ferguson a chance to use more young players in future rounds.

However, it isn’t just United who are focused on league affairs, as Leicester defender Gerry Taggart explained. He told the Leicester City website: "They might field an under-strength line-up for the match but even so it provides us with a real test to get our teeth into.

"The league is our main priority this season but all the lads will be keen to give a good account of themselves," the Northern Ireland international said.

Ferguson told MUTV that “some of the fans might be quite surprised” at the United line-up.
One thing that United fans won’t be surprised at, is the visit of hard-working opposition.

 

[$ukhjit]

MANCHESTER UNITED v LEICESTER CITY - TEAM NEWS:

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to turn to his youngsters for the Worthington Cup tie against Leicester - but he has promised he will field a strong side.

Kieran Richardson, Lee Roche, Paul Tierney, Danny Pugh, Madds Timm and Daniel Nardiello are likely to join forces with some of the regulars including John O'Shea who has broken into the senior ranks.

Spanish goalkeeper Ricardo is expected to start his first game at Old Trafford as Fabien Barthez takes a rest.

Ferguson has hinted he might give Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes a game as they continue their comeback after surgery.

Meanwhile, Leicester manager Micky Adams will wait until the last minute before naming his side.

Several players reported knocks following the win at Portsmouth, a game played in atrocious weather conditions.

Adams told the club's official website: "There are a few players carrying knocks.

"Briane Deane has reported a bit of stiffness so we will assess him and work on what team will serve us best at Old Trafford."

 

[(Rage)]

There's a good girl

 

[ForeverRed]

Is this game on TV???? or any channels??? (UK)

 

[(Rage)]

The match is on MUTV at half 10 that's the only thing it's on.

I hope Diego plays tonight and gets another.

COME ON DIEGO

 

[$ukhjit]

Is the match LIVE for anyone not in the UK abroad?

 

[mu77]

what's wrong w/ m. stewart? and how long will he be out - longer than butt?

 

[Livvie]

Carroll
Neville G.
Ferdinand
May (OK Yapsie?? )
O'Shea
Forlan
Beckham (Captain)
Neville P.
Fortune
Solskjaer
Nardiello

Come on Daniel. Show us what you're made of.

 

[Red15]

Interesting Team. From MUTV:

Diego's playing on the right. Becks will be playing as a central midfielder. Ole's playing up front with Danny Nardiello and May is partnering Rio with JOS playing as a left back.

It'll be interesting to see how Diego does on the right.

 

[redinsyd]

Not too bad a line up, a bit light in midfield and up front though

 

[$ukhjit]

League Cup Team Line-Ups:

These are the players Ferguson has played over the last few years in this competition.

1997-1998 - Ipswich Town (a)
Van Der Gouw, Curtis, G.Neville, May, Johnsen, Poborsky, Mulryne, McClair, Thornley, Cruyff, Cole
Subs: Culkin,Irwin, Scholes, Nevland

1998-1999 - Bury (h)
Van Der Gouw, May, Curtis, Berg, M. Clegg, Mulryne, P. Neville, Wilson, Greening, Cruyff, Solskjaer
Subs: G. Neville, Brown, Cooke, Scholes, Nevland

1999-2000 - Aston Villa (a)
Bosnich, Curtis, Clegg, Higginbottom, Wallwork, O'Shea, Greening, Chadwick, Twiss, Cruyff, Solskjaer
Subs: Culkin, Roche, Wellens, Healy, Notman

2000-2001 - Watford (a)
Van Der Gouw, P. Neville, Wallwork, Clegg, Brown, Fortune, O'Shea, Greening, Chadwick, Yorke, Solskjaer,
Subs: Rachubka, Stewart, Djordjic, Healy, Notman

2001-2002 - Arsenal (a)
Carroll, Wallwork, P. Neville, Roche, O'Shea, Stewart, Chadwick, Djordjic, Yorke, Davis, Webber
Subs: Van Der Gouw, M. Clegg, Tierney, Tate, Nardiello

Compared to todays team, it is stronger than most years so at least Ferguson hopes to win with a relatively strong team.

 

[antohan]

Originally posted by redinsyd:
<strong>Not too bad a line up, a bit light in midfield and up front though</strong><hr></blockquote>

Same as against Haifa <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" />

 

[redinsyd]

United

13 Roy Carroll
6 Rio Ferdinand
14 David May
2 Gary Neville
3 Phil Neville
22 John O'Shea
7 David Beckham
25 Quinton Fortune
21 Diego Forlan Coranzo
40 Daniel Nardiello
20 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Substitutes
1 Fabien Barthez
26 Danny Pugh
42 Kieran Richardson
18 Paul Scholes
4 Juan Veron


Leicester

Ian Walker 16
Callum Davidson 14
Matt Elliott 18
Matt Heath 24
Andy Impey 2
Alan Rogers 15
Frank Sinclair 3
Jordan Stewart 23
Muzzy Izzet 6
Paul Dickov 22
James Scowcroft 10

Substitutes
Nicky Summerbee 33
Stefan Oakes 17
Martin Reed 21
Trevor Benjamin 20
Jon Stevenson 25

 

[redinsyd]

<strong>Paul Dickov 22 </strong>

All together now - 'Get that dick off'
The old ones are always the best ones <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />

 

[mike1116]

Maysie!

Someone watching - keep tabs on Nardiello for us too.

 

[sunny]

Originally posted by redinsyd:
<strong>United

13 Roy Carroll
6 Rio Ferdinand
14 David May
2 Gary Neville
3 Phil Neville
22 John O'Shea
7 David Beckham
25 Quinton Fortune
21 Diego Forlan Coranzo
40 Daniel Nardiello
20 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Substitutes
1 Fabien Barthez
26 Danny Pugh
42 Kieran Richardson
18 Paul Scholes
4 Juan Veron


Leicester

Ian Walker 16
Callum Davidson 14
Matt Elliott 18
Matt Heath 24
Andy Impey 2
Alan Rogers 15
Frank Sinclair 3
Jordan Stewart 23
Muzzy Izzet 6
Paul Dickov 22
James Scowcroft 10

Substitutes
Nicky Summerbee 33
Stefan Oakes 17
Martin Reed 21
Trevor Benjamin 20
Jon Stevenson 25</strong><hr></blockquote>

Are we playing 3 CB's?

 

[Livvie]

O'Shea is playing LB.

 

[SalfordMan]

Anyone know where to listen to the game preferably online as the am band on my stereo is crap reception.Come on You Reds.Especially interested to hear how Nardiello and Richardson do.

 

[sunny]

Originally posted by Livvie20:
<strong>O'Shea is playing LB.</strong><hr></blockquote>


Thanks Livvie? Seems really versatile

ANyway nice to see Maysie back....Can never forget his goal "Down by the riverside"

 

[$ukhjit]

Live Radio Commentary @ <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/live/surestream.ram" target="_blank">Five Live Sports Extra</a>

 

[Livvie]

I've got it on the TV.

 

[corelive]

Originally posted by Livvie20:
<strong>I've got it on the TV.</strong><hr></blockquote>

What channel liv?

 

[JOBT]

a pen shout all ready <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />


should have had the pen though OLE brought down in box

<img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" /> <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" /> <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />

 

[rz99]

Originally posted by Livvie20:
<strong>I've got it on the TV.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Start your commentary then.

 

[Livvie]

Originally posted by corelive:
<strong>

What channel liv?</strong><hr></blockquote>

864. Digital Radio. Did I get you excited? <img src="graemlins/angel.gif" border="0" alt="[Angel]" />

 

[(Rage)]

Beckham to Ole and he was through on goal and was tackled by Sinclair,

nearly had a penno

 

[rz99]

Originally posted by Livvie20:
<strong>

864. Digital Radio. </strong><hr></blockquote>


We seem to get more televised utd matches here than you lot do in the U.K.

 

[Livvie]

Originally posted by rz99:
<strong>


We seem to get more televised utd matches here than you lot do in the U.K.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Start your commentary then.

 

[corelive]

The crowd sound in good voice

 

[(Rage)]

Forlan header saved by Walker

COME ON FORLAN

 

[rz99]

Originally posted by Livvie20:
<strong>

Start your commentary then. </strong><hr></blockquote>

'cept this one.

 

[corelive]

Originally posted by (Rage):
<strong>Forlan header saved by Walker

COME ON FORLAN</strong><hr></blockquote>

Rage what station you listening to?
you are posting before ive heard it

 

[(Rage)]

bbc 5 live sportX on sky digital

 

[SalfordMan]

Channel 907 on sky digital everyone.

 

[corelive]

The club are having an amnesty on season tickets apparently 1800 season ticket holders are dead and there relatives are re-newing them which is apparently not allowed

 

[corelive]

Becks booked

 

[(Rage)]

thank god i only get tickets by membership.

 

[Amir]

Originally posted by corelive:
<strong>The club are having an amnesty on season tickets apparently 1800 season ticket holders are dead</strong><hr></blockquote>

Must be a killing for them going to watch every match.