Originally posted by Angry BoyI don't think the match will be such a stinker as that FA cup final. Firstly, United were shagged last season, and were unable to break Chelsea's negative tactics. This game, they should be fresh as daisies.
I think I'll get an early night then
Secondly, people will probably be reading too much into the fact that Chelski beat us recently. I don't think that counts at all, considering Chelski had to go for it, whereas United didn't. I feel Fergie took a slight gamble with both team selection and mentality in that game. This won't happen in the final.
Thirdly, I'd be very surprised if Terry is fit.
The only thing in Chelski's favour, IMHO, is that it is in Russia, and Abramovich will have ample opportunity to swing things his way, if he is that way inclined.
If Ferdinand improves the physical aspect of his game against Drogba, then I don't see United having too many problems in winning.
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Originally posted by Ragnorakas opposed to Fergies' pre-match comments to put pressure on refs before every big game that United play in England.
The only thing in Chelski's favour, IMHO, is that it is in Russia, and Abramovich will have ample opportunity to swing things his way, if he is that way inclined.
If Ferdinand improves the physical aspect of his game against Drogba, then I don't see United having too many problems in winning.
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Which resulted in United being, until a few weeks ago, the only team in the prem league not to concide a peanlty.
Some one was telling in that there has only ever been one penalty given against United at Old T over the last 5 seasons.
If this was happening in the Italian league we would all be making wink..wink ..jokes!
Originally posted by spurs73The penalties issue is an amazing statistic in all fairness...
as opposed to Fergies' pre-match comments to put pressure on refs before every big game that United play in England.
Which resulted in United being, until a few weeks ago, the only team in the prem league not to concide a peanlty.
Some one was telling in that there has only ever been one penalty given against United at Old T over the last 5 seasons.
If this was happening in the Italian league we would all be making wink..wink ..jokes!
Fergie is a master of the old 'mind games', and because he's such a public figure he knows everything he says will be analysed and disected... he uses this to good effect.
If other managers don't, that's their problem - they all have access to the media. Jose Mourinho used the press to good effect too.
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Originally posted by Ragnorak"If"? The guy has made a fortune (and stayed alive long enough to enjoy it!) in the dodgiest economy in the world. I'd be very worried about a number of potential "unlucky" breaks for ManU in Russia!
.. and Abramovich will have ample opportunity to swing things his way, if he is that way inclined.