Neither would it make a lot of (footballing) sense, really, but I can imagine it nonetheless.
United - Soton | EFL Cup Final Build-up Thread
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Jose will put out the XI that he thinks gives us the best chance of winning the game. Nothing more, nothing less.
Yes.
I hope you're right and I'm wrong
Thanks. We need to know which one to put on. Yes I know we are sad but it's superstition
Fixed.
Fake news
Liverpool 2-3 Chelsea
(after extra-time - score at 90 mins 1-1)
Didier Drogba and Mateja Kezman scored in extra-time to give Chelsea victory in a pulsating Carling Cup final.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/4279679.stm
1 out of 3
Thanks guys. Encouraging stats, feeling less nervous now.
Let's hope Zlatan scores the first goal and Mata comes off the bench to score a second.
We really need to win this Cup.
I can't stress how important this is for us.
Is that Andy Mitten?
Big day...
I hope its an interesting game, just having both teams to score would be good
I hope its an interesting game, just having both teams to score would be good
Did you bet on BTTS?
I am a bit wary of how the general feeling is that this is a done deal, that we've already won. Usually, this is when we don't perform well.
Why do some still believe Rooney is going anywhere?.Can even see him starting . It's going to be a tough game but still see us coming through EFL champions. 2-0
The Roof does close doesn't it?The scene at Wembley
Mancunian skies overhead.
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must admit I feel the same. There seems to be a lot of confidence around. I know people come on saying 'I have a bad feeling about this...' which kind of means nothing, but I'm not as confident as a lot seem to be.
Not sure how you come to this consensus but personally, I'm aware that this game will be very tough. Southampton route to the final were all Premier League teams and they didn't even concede a single goal! Knocking out Arsenal and Liverpool along the way as well. If they scores first, it would make things really difficult for us and I think we could lose (God Forbid).
Nah.
It does, but I think it takes some time.
Don't think it shuts at all. It was in the original plans to have a retractable roof but despite going way over budget it doesn't have a roof.
Really? That's a bit stupid.
The roof covers every seat but doesn't fully close. Over £700million and you would think they would've had a retractable roof. I regularly watch the rugby in Cardiff and the atmosphere when the roof is shut is amazing
Wow, I was convinced the roof shut completely,
-Over budget,
-Underperforming,
-Devoid of character
There never was a more fitting home for the England Football team
You got me.Did you bet on BTTS?
Is this game not being televised in Canada? If not, it's one of the very few United matches not to be shown.
Hahahaha!
So trueThankfully I'm in the very back row with the gods in the top tier. Can stand to my heart's content surely.
Wembley ticket has a hotline for reporting people for standing! I hear next year's will allow you to report people for SING (Singing and supporting a team)
Oh come on, you absolutely have to feel confident for this one.
When last did United lose again? I can't remember! And you think the next loss is this cup final at Wembley against Southampton with Jose Mourinho as manager and Zlatan Ibrahimovic leading the line? Nah. Relax.
You're right...meh....thanks for the pep talk
We seem to be coming into our stride and I think we have the players relishing the chance of early silverware looking forward to kick-off!
looking forward to kick-off!Also presumably you can still drink booze as long as you've got your eyes closed.
You're welcome buddy. Enjoy the game.You're right...meh....thanks for the pep talk
I wonder if LVG will be getting a medal if we win today since his foundations would have allowed us to win. /notbeingserious
We better fecking win this. I give up 2 hours of learning for this game. If we dont win, i blame Fellaini and Lingard
United Team Line up vs Southampton (EFL Final) : De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Rojo, Herrera, Pogba, Mata, Lingard, Marital, Ibrahimovic.
Subs: Romero, Blind, Young, Carrick, Fellaini, Rashford, Rooney.
Not surprising. Mikhi, Bastian and Timothy Fosu-Mensah totally out.
Subs: Romero, Blind, Young, Carrick, Fellaini, Rashford, Rooney.
Not surprising. Mikhi, Bastian and Timothy Fosu-Mensah totally out.
You didn'tRed/white ones I think.
But not 100% sure, don't wanna jinx it
Was close for a moment thoYou didn't
I stayed out of this thread the whole time before the game to avoid jinxing us. I also avoided all the build up in the press. It worked
I think we'll win this.