Tonight's football thread

[nikalas]

I couldn't believe it when that dog eating tosser came out for the second half.

Drunk and/or disappointed, racism is still totally unacceptable. Bang out of order.

[IainR]

It wasn't an end to end classic but given the tension and what was at stake I thought the match was quite absorbing.

At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, next weekend is absolutely key now. Whoever is top on Sunday night will win the title in my opinion as I can see both clubs winning their final matches the following week. (Some people think it might be tough for MU at Sunderland but they have nothing to play for and their recent form has been poor.)

MC's game at Newcastle on Sunday is as huge as last night's. I'd now put City as slight favourites for the title on the basis that with two games to go it is in their hands but I'd say it is no higher than 55:45.

These games are never classics.. too much at stake

I think City are now favourites.. but look at how its swung back and forth..

Tough games to come.. City could end up playing a QPR team fighting to stay in the league.. Look at Newcastle getting tonked last week.. its a strange season..

[IanDarkpeak]

Not at all what I expected form the City and Utd fans, some mutual deference for City from the reds and only mild(for Danbert) smugness from the blues.

Could it be that both sides are so nervous and the result of the years work so tight that both are so on edge as to be unable to debate like mid season....

any one got a coin....

I can see 2 draws and 2 wins over the next 4 games........

[Witton Park]

I couldn't believe it when that dog eating tosser came out for the second half.

I feel sick to the pit of my stomach after that. what a turgid, spineless performance from everyone in a united shirt.

We have nobody who can kick people up the arse and grab the game by the scruff of the neck when we're playing badly.

Think of all the great players we have had over the years and then compare them to the frauds and bottle jobs that pass for united players these days.

The worst thing is it's only going to get worse.

f*cking hell, i'm absolutely gutted. I hate those blue nosed bastards.

OTT and uncalled for as Nikalas says.

Alan Brasil said this morning on Talk Sport that Fergie is getting slated for getting his tactics wrong, but as Brasil pointed out, they were 1 goal from a set piece away from taking a draw and him being hailed as a tactical genius.

I do however believe he got it wrong. Most of Utd success and best football this year has been with a front four of Welbeck, Rooney, Valencia and Young. Hindsight is a wonderful thing though and who knows with them playing it may have been more entertaining but still the same outcome.

It's still a long way from being over though - it's swung a few times in the last 2 months and as I say, I wouldn't want to be in Swansea's shoes - that could be 6 goals + and go a long way to levelling up the GD.

Could it come down to Goal's Scored even :w00t:

[IainR]

OTT and uncalled for as Nikalas says.

Alan Brasil said this morning on Talk Sport that Fergie is getting slated for getting his tactics wrong, but as Brasil pointed out, they were 1 goal from a set piece away from taking a draw and him being hailed as a tactical genius.

I do however believe he got it wrong. Most of Utd success and best football this year has been with a front four of Welbeck, Rooney, Valencia and Young. Hindsight is a wonderful thing though and who knows with them playing it may have been more entertaining but still the same outcome.

It's still a long way from being over though - it's swung a few times in the last 2 months and as I say, I wouldn't want to be in Swansea's shoes - that could be 6 goals + and go a long way to levelling up the GD.

Could it come down to Goal's Scored even :w00t:

Regardless of that..

1) no one should question Fergie.. Maybe he gt it wrong.. you make 100 calls.. he gets more right than anyone
2) We have never replaced Keane.. that's what we need when a game has turned against us.. but a new Keane is like rocking horse shit.. I'd like to get Schweinsteiger..
3) Yeah abuse over the top.. we've had a good season.. look at the points total.. the players have given their all.. regardless of what happens from now on...

[DazTheSlug]

like Iain said, not a classic
but an exciting high intensity affair
Giggs was anonymous, Park didn't do much apart from dash about closing down for 20 mins
Rooney didn't do much except scream at the referee for every possible minor decision
how much did ManU pay for Jones again? they were robbed
meanwhile...
Barry was immense, Yaya, Kompany, Lescott...
Maradona in the house (!)
fantastic atmosphere
I'm worn out
not sure I can hack all this high pressure top end of the table stuff
think I prefer a quiet life in mid table :wink:

[IainR]

Jones.. I think the pressure got to him.. but he's had a good season.. but tired towards the end..

I wasn't hopeful, I just don't think we can compete with your power at the moment, our midfield is lightweight compared to Barry, Toure and Degong..

And if you don't have control of the midfield.. you'll struggle.. then Rooney will got no ball and get frustrated..

[Alf]

As far as this weekend goes. Not sure why everyone is writing off Swansea against Utd and by a big score? They beat Man City and a win can send them 3 places higher if other results go for them. Isn't it something like £750K per position in the league on top of other benefits? All good reasons to give them a chance I would have thought. As far as Newcastle is concerned then keeping Cisse under control is the main requirement really and Kompany will have that job no doubt.

[Muddy Retriever]

As far as this weekend goes. Not sure why everyone is writing off Swansea against Utd and by a big score? They beat Man City and a win can send them 3 places higher if other results go for them. Isn't it something like £750K per position in the league on top of other benefits? All good reasons to give them a chance I would have thought.

I partially agree.While I expect Man U to beat Swansea fairly comfortably I'd be very surprised if they amassed the number of goals that would make any difference to the title race should the teams finish level on points. Man U have to win by at least 10 goals across two games if City win both theirs. I really can't see that happening. Their best chance lies in City slipping up at Newcastle.

[IainR]

Silly time.. how many results could be predicted at the moment... look at Wigan.. you have teams playing for nothing - does that mean they play with no pressure or don't care.. teams fighting to stay in the league - under too much pressure or will they play well.. its so unpredictable when you get to April..