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Rooney anticipated contact and went down. Just like Eduardo did. The difference being that Boruc managed to pull his hands away completely, Almuni didn't and made contact with Rooney, and that contact meant a penalty was inevitable.
It is madness to say that the contact with Almunia was the reason Rooney went over though.
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Originally Posted by osarusan
'U-N-I-T-E-D, United are the team for me' was sang throughout the whole match by Man U fans according to my friend who was at the match.... GAY!
And the pagan missed the Longford match against Monaghan to go and listen to that awful song for the whole match:D
Thank God I follow the League of Ireland!
I see Fergie is apparently concerned about Ferdinand and the amount of injuries he's picking up over the course of the last year. Only played something like 23 games ut of the last 52. Couldn't believe that stat. Suppose it has to be a worry with him the wrong side of 30 now.
Must be a concern alright. Fair play to Jonny Evans for his performances last year, United still conceded fewest League goals (with Chelsea). Wes Brown looked good the last night but there'll be bigger fish to fry than Wolves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Will be interesting to see if Brown can stay fit now. Probably rely more on Evans but picks injuries up as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Yeah Evans always seems to be carrying knocks and doubtful. I think he would have been out of contention far more often last season only for the circumstances.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Yes considering how well Brown played in 07/08 i'd say your right there.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Anderson left out of the latest Brazil squad, Lucas included :D
Expect some smart remarks to this Roadend;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadend
No need. His :D said it all really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Nah to be honest I don't know much about either's form at international level. Thought Anderson would have got more game time alright but wouldn't be well up on the situation. Lucas was obviously highly regarded at one stage anyway, captaining them at underage.
Brazil have already qualified haven't they? I think most people would prefer their players not to travel to South America for meaningless games mid season, but whatever floats your boat I guess.
Looking forward to his return. I think he will add an awful lot, he's a real big game player too I think. Hopefully he won't break down again but it's surely a real possibility.
United handed Hargreaves boost
Owen injured again i believe. Him and Duff take crocks to a new level.
Hamstring- 3 weeks they reckon. With 2 handy enough home games and an international break coming up the timing was ok. Hopefully it's just an isolated injury but with Owen you'd always be fearful it's more than that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Had a lot of isolated injuries over the years. Glad we didn't sign him now. Media would go into over drive on Rafa.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Like I thought at the time, it was a no risk signing. Aquilani is far more risky if you ask me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
He can stay injured all year for all i care, the goal against Man City was more than enough :D
Berbatov played very well last night when he came on so if he can preform like that on a consistant basis Owen won't get near the team even when fit.
Rio Ferdinand is gone to the dogs altogether, turned his arse to the cross for the goal last night. Thats the 3rd or 4th time he's done that this season and had it result in a goal!
Vidic looked shaky as well last night.
The 2 of them are only coming back from injury so it'll take a few games to get back to their best i reckon.
Vidic should have walked last night, very lucky to escape a 2nd red card.
Jeez, usually just the one is enough to end someone's game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roo69
Sorry just meant Owen was injured again didn't mean it to start a this player is a bigger risk than that player. Anyway you are right Aquilani is a risk signing but then again all players are even free signings. Amazes me people think because no fee is paid it's a no risk. Ok no fee paid but if the player is on as Owen is 40k/50k per week and ain't playing due to injury it is costing the club big time. For that reason Owen is a risk signing. Anyway just meant he was injured in my original post. Didn't post it to start a bi*ch fight!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
I didn't think it was a bi*ch fight. I thought Owen was on some kind of pay-per-play type deal. I know he would have some kind of a basic wage alright but didn't think it was big money, relatively speaking. The guy is definitely injury prone, despite what he says. As well, when I said no risk, I also meant that in a way he's a bonus type signing as I don't think United were going to sign another striker if they didn't get him, whereas with the departure of Alonso, Liverpool need Aquilani to be a success. That's what I meant really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Two year contract not pay-per-play. David Gills words not mine. They signed Owen because they couldn't get Benzema right? As regards Aquilani of course we need him to do well. Any player a club signs they need them to do well sure what's the aim/point of them signing.
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Originally Posted by DeLorean
Fair enough. Didn't hear that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Yeah the Benzema ship had sailed by the time they got Owen. They had missed out on him and if I recall correctly, Ferguson was saying he wouldn't be making anymore signings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Naturally!! I just meant with his injury troubles it was more high risk than normal, especially seeing as ye lost Alonso and he's needs replacing. It wasn't just to bolster the squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Very poor stuff again from United on Saturday evening. Think i heard 3 quarters of all their goals this season have come in the 2nd half :eek:
Foster is not the long term keeper for United, far to unsure of himself as Kenwyne Jones proved, he absolutely floored him when scoring, really should be the other way around when a keeper is coming out to collect a ball.
Didn't see this game but from what i heard Sunderland fully deserved to win. A game dare i say Ronaldo would have pulled something out of the bag to win the game. I believe Rooney stamped on Andy Reids calf muscle and encouraged the ref to send Richardson off?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roo69
Rooney didn't stamp on Andy Reid but Fletcher nearly decapitated him in the lead up to Jones' goal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Richardson didn't need anyone to encourage the referee to send him off as he deserved to go.
You should have ended your post there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
[QUOTE=rambler14;1244179]Rooney didn't stamp on Andy Reid but Fletcher nearly decapitated him in the lead up to Jones' goal.
Richardson didn't need anyone to encourage the referee to send him off as he deserved to go.
Ok must have got my information wrong. Was told he stamped on Reids calf off the ball.
Sorry you took me up wrong i didn't say Richardson didn't deserve to go.
Absolutely not, Sunderland played above themselves but didn't deserve to win. It was backs to the wall stuff for them for the last 15 minutes, Can't imagine anyone who watched the game could think Sunderland fully deserved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Richardson was sent off because of his own stupidity, he was already booked and when he comiotted another foul kicked the ball away as a United player went to get the ball, Rooney had no say in it what so ever.
Ok i'll take your word for it. Amazing how it's being reported that Utd didn't play at all. Talk of them being very sluggish. Did you see the supposed incident with Rooney and Reid. The other poster is saying it didn't happen?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roo69
United were sluggish and played no where near there best at all, if they had have they would have tore Sunderland to shreads. Even though it was another late goal by United i think they deserved to take something from the game, they actually could have stole it right at the end with the pressure they had on the Sunderland rearguard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
I think the supposed incident with Rooney and Reid your talking about was a nothing really. Rooney was chasing Reid, Reid passed the ball and Rooney slightly caught him, nothing tackle really, Reid didn't even go to ground from what i remember. Certianly didn't stamp on him or anything even close to it.
So Reid played on ahh right. Was told he asked the ref the question. Will have a look tonight on the net and see the incident for myself as seems to be conflicting stories on this one. Fella in here (Man U fan) just told me it was a nasty piece of work that Rooney intended to do.
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Originally Posted by Roo69
from what i made of incident rooney had a sneaky kick at reid which did not look to bad on replays !! commetators / match of the day / rte never made any big deal of incident...:ball:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
RTE etc probably didn't comment on it due to the fact they had to concentrate on a certain manager cowardly attacking a ref for a change:D Fair play an honest view on the Reid incident unlike others. Saw it last night a sneaky kick is right which he meant.Quote:
Originally Posted by old git
You said Utd were very poor again and then you said sluggish:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roo69
yeah he meant it alright and probally lucky ref missed it again but he is going to get caught sooner or later .. certain manager comments about ref cowardly is a bit strong.. everybody knows fergie always blames refs when things don't go his way and he usually gets away with it.. personally i think sam allardace comments were worse .. he said ref should be sacked when interviewed after arsenal game. yet f.a. want an explanation from fergie on his comments but have said they will not pursue allardace as he has no case to answer ..:confused: but then again name 1 manager who has not had a go at ref after games. :ball:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
Personal attack on his fitness was way over the top imo. Remember he was having a laugh with this ref when Owen scored the winner against City now two weeks later he's attacking him. Could come back to haunt him as can't see many refs entertaining him now. Your opinions are honest though which have to say fair play. I was told on this thread yesterday that the Reid incident was nothing.
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Originally Posted by old git
Ferguson is ridiculous when it comes to ref's but no worse than Wenger or Benitez in my opinion. Maybe the attack on his fitness may have been over the top but that's not to say it isn't true, I wasn't at the game myself so I wouldn't really know.