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Alex Ferguson drops Howard Webb for crucial derby match
Alex Ferguson has controversially dropped talismanic referee Howard Webb from Man Utd’s starting 12 for the crucial Premier League clash with Man City, and will instead hand a start to Andre Marriner.
Early reports indicated that crowd favourite Webb would line up for the league leaders, but news has now surfaced that Ferguson is to take a gamble on Marriner.
Marriner, who has only made 3 starts for Man Utd this season, is a surprise selection by Ferguson, given Webb’s ability to pull highly contentious decisions out of the bag in big matches.
“Webby has put in some great performances for us in the past, but I feel the expectation levels of supporters could be too much for him on this occasion,” revealed Ferguson.
“I might put him on the bench as an impact referee in case we need one of their players sending off or a penalty deep into stoppage time.”
Manchester Derby
The news of Marriner’s inclusion has left United fans miffed given Ferguson’s criticism of his performance in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in 2009.
“It doesn’t make any sense not to include Webbo,” said avid fan John Henderson, who has lived in Plymouth all his life and whose only connection with Manchester is that he once voted for Bez when he was on Celebrity Big Brother.
“In games like this you want your best performers on the pitch, and Webbsio pulling the strings is as good as going into the game with a two-nil lead.”
“I hope that Ferguson has seen something in Marriner in training that suggests he can rise to the occasion.”
“If City have still got eleven men on the pitch at half-time then I’ll be singing Webbsyio’s name.”
“I’ll be singing it at the TV, but rest assured that the wife will be left in no doubt about how angry I am.”
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Muddy Retriever
Alex Ferguson drops Howard Webb for crucial derby match
Alex Ferguson has controversially dropped talismanic referee Howard Webb from Man Utd’s starting 12 for the crucial Premier League clash with Man City, and will instead hand a start to Andre Marriner.
Early reports indicated that crowd favourite Webb would line up for the league leaders, but news has now surfaced that Ferguson is to take a gamble on Marriner.
Marriner, who has only made 3 starts for Man Utd this season, is a surprise selection by Ferguson, given Webb’s ability to pull highly contentious decisions out of the bag in big matches.
“Webby has put in some great performances for us in the past, but I feel the expectation levels of supporters could be too much for him on this occasion,” revealed Ferguson.
“I might put him on the bench as an impact referee in case we need one of their players sending off or a penalty deep into stoppage time.”
Manchester Derby
The news of Marriner’s inclusion has left United fans miffed given Ferguson’s criticism of his performance in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in 2009.
“It doesn’t make any sense not to include Webbo,” said avid fan John Henderson, who has lived in Plymouth all his life and whose only connection with Manchester is that he once voted for Bez when he was on Celebrity Big Brother.
“In games like this you want your best performers on the pitch, and Webbsio pulling the strings is as good as going into the game with a two-nil lead.”
“I hope that Ferguson has seen something in Marriner in training that suggests he can rise to the occasion.”
“If City have still got eleven men on the pitch at half-time then I’ll be singing Webbsyio’s name.”
“I’ll be singing it at the TV, but rest assured that the wife will be left in no doubt about how angry I am.”
You see Danbert your jokes about Utd are funny but not very subtle. well done MR this has made me giggle over my lunch
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Danbert Nocurry
No, not this time, this time it's to important. I'm shitting bricks here, as lf Mondays aren't bad enough :w00t:
me too :w00t:
MEN describes it as "the most significant game in the history of English club football"
which I think is over-egging it a bit
I'll be there though - East Stand, Block 106
BLUE ARMY!
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Good luck to Team Danbert and Team Heathens. Congratulations on setting up a really interesting match.
May the best team win.
(oh and Muddy R wins best prize for funniest jibe!)
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TheHeathens
Danbert,
In the spirit of nostalgia, fancy a forum bet on the game?
Go on, Alex is God.....
I can't bear this
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Chill everybody. Tonight's game will be a draw, then MU will beat Swansea while MC only draw away to Newcastle. Final day though MC will hammer QPR whilst Sunderland will beat MU. Result Man City win the title
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I have got the beer and snacks organised and double checked the Sky connection. I can't wait :D
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Stolly
Chill everybody. Tonight's game will be a draw, then MU will beat Swansea while MC only draw away to Newcastle. Final day though MC will hammer QPR whilst Sunderland will beat MU. Result Man City win the title
I think you need to check your math...
I've not done any work all day.. too nervous... I'm not sure I can watch..
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IainR
I think you need to check your math...
You're right. Man U would win the title by 2 points.