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Well done indeed but also note Real Madrid overcame a 2 goal deficit to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 on aggregate. Cristiano Ronaldo Hat-trick. An absolute God of a player. 93 champions league goals, 93... That's just madness, phenomenonal. Henry, 50 goals in 112 games, Ronaldo with 93 at 125 games. There's not many words to describe that. We're simply in the era of the greatest two players to ever play this game. I don't care what anyone says. I live by the evolution of football. Legends can be legends of their own time and there'll come a day when there's a set of players better than Messi and Ronaldo but again we have to go where the game takes us and with that being said, the likes of Pele and Maradona aren't even on the same planet as these two.

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Without Ronaldo where would Real Madrid be?.

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They're individual players at Madrid but honestly. I think you could send Ronaldo to Stoke and he'd still score a bucket load of goals for fun. My only regret is that he isn't still in England.

Anyway City have rescued what dignity the English teams still have in regards to Europe.

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The margins are very fine in Europe as we know.

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I still rate Messi higher than Ronaldo. But that may be because I am letting past prejudices get in the way of my judgement.

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They are both greats in the history of the game and l don't use that word lightly.

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And if either of them got kicked about as much as Pele in the 60's I doubt they would have achieved what he did.;)

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Thankfully the brutes of old have disappeared from the beautiful game.

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Have you ever seen The battle of Santiago:shocked:

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Yes l have seen it but thanks for the link anyway.

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Playing squash so didn't see much of the first half, fairly even by all accounts but I thought United battered West Ham for the first 20 minutes of the second half, thankfully they got a stuffy goal from Fellaini which made the difference when the expected Alladyce style, bombardment came.

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Just applied for a semi final ticket, United have an allocation of 31,600. Now I know that every man and his dog with FA membership or whatever gets Cup Final tickets but why give United and I assume Everton a third of the tickets for a semi final?

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Wheels coming off big time at Anfield. :(

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That's why we are 9th in the league as there are still too many average players who might have one good game and two bad games as in my opinion there is still significant work to be done as we both know only too well.

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I don't think the wheels came off, I think Dortmund are just in a competition way below them. They just had a poor previous season to end up in this cup. They'd beat Chelsea, United, Arsenal and any other big English club to be fair. They already obliterated Spurs and are quickly flattening Liverpool. Then again, Liverpool and 3 goals etc, just don't see that here :/

You just had to score that. essentially 3-0 down. Origi

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Spurs played a very weakened side against them so l don't think you should read too much into that affair and Liverpool are a average side currently so l don't think we should overrate them.

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Well let's not compare them on quality vs money spent over the last 5 years then otherwise we'll really start embarrassing Liverpool :p:
This coming from the supporter of the highest spending club to ever be relegated over a season (I think it's a foregone conclusion)
Anyone not seeing the third goal coming? I can see Liverpool scoring but they are getting turned over by Dortmund every time they launch an attack. In the wise words of Owen, the team that scores the most goals will win <

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Dortmund will score 5 tonight in my opinion as what stops some of our sides in Europe is not what you do with the ball but what you do without the ball and Liverpool players without the ball are what l would call tactical amateurs as look at Leicester who did not spend that much money but why they are top is they work so hard as a tactical cohesive unit and do the right things when they have not go the ball as we have seen.

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1 more goal please. Absolute travesty if Liverpool go out having never lost either game. That rule really is backwards.

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Personally the away goals rule is archaic in my opinion.

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Travesty averted. If you can play like that before half time you can win the entire thing.

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:D:D

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Well that was fun. :D

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Memories of Istanbul came flooding back.

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Now that's a game of Champions League quality but on a Thursday night. shades of Olympiakos, Istanbul, it doesn't get any better. Not a single scene in European football in the last 5 years compares to this. :cleader:

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Well a lifeline has been thrown to the North East giants after Norwich's capitulation today.

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Newcastle United are alive. As it stands, beating Manchester City by 3 goals would lead Newcastle to safety. That being said, a 3-0 win against Swansea would make that such a lot less of an ask. No one besides Aston Villa is just rolling over. :erm:

Newcastle and Sunderland both win 3-0 leaving Newcastle the chance to leave the drop zone with any form of win over City. this is ridiculous. Not that it mattered because it was certain they were down bar some cricket scores but Villa are now relegated.

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Very poor game at OT today, a few changes made to rest people but typical of United's season , playing badly against the lower clubs.

On the upside I got a text just before half time to say I had been successful in the ballot for a semi final ticket. :cool:

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Well l am glad you got a ticket old boy for the semi final but sadly your chances of ECL qualification have just become much slimmer after Chelsea's capitulation today.

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Good to see genuine, go every week fans getting tickets

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The criteria for the ballot was attendance at all home cup games in any competition. There have been 10 cup games this season and I only missed the Capital One Cup game against Ipswich Town due to being in Cornwall for a family wedding. :)

If they play the same way next Saturday they will get turned over by Everton, Fellaini was reasonable against West Ham but was abysmal today. Hopefully he will get sent off or injured against Palace on Wednesday.:rolleyes:


Another classy touch from United, due to late kick off times and possible ET and pens most fans would not be able to make the last train. United are putting free, return coaches on from Old Trafford to Wembley on the day.

One of my brothers lives in Woking so I will be going down on Thursday afternoon to spend a couple of days with him before returning Sunday lunchtime. Just a real pity I can't get him a ticket. :(

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I didn't think fellani was reasonable against the hammers, he looked like the worst player on the park to me, a bit of a headless chicken, a scrappy goal didn't change that imo

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Believe me, for him that was 'reasonable'. :rolleyes:

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The sooner you get rid of him and get a thoroughbred in the better for United fans.

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Had to console a follower on twitter today, they are heartbroken about Villa being relegated. Have to say, shocked it took this long to happen tbh.

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It should never have happened, the owner and the incompetents he put in charge should hang their heads in shame, all those cretins that thought putting Garde in charge, signing bang average foreign dross that doesn't give a toss about the club

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How's he got so bad, he looked class at Everton. Now his second touch is a header, he can't pass and his tackling is average at best from what I've seen of him

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l was not a lover of Garde but the malaise of the club started before that in my view and his appointment just made a club which was already on the down spiral even more downhill sadly.

To be honest TD there is plenty of British dross at the club as well in my opinion and l think they will struggle even in the Championship unless the next manager they pick is of a good standard.

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It's not just the manager, it's the faceless goons behind the scenes picking players on recommendation and managers seemingly on a whim. Brian Little's involvement can only help steady the ship

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Yes they certainly need someone with good football experience who does his homework and who knows what a good player is and what is a load of rubbish.

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Reports like this seem to crop up every week but in fairness this has come from Bild who are usually pretty well respected.

So please please please let this be true.......

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The first one could possibly be true but l think we can dismiss the second one with a pinch of salt.

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A reliable "in the know" reporterd the Mourinho story during the week, it's taken a few days for the papers to pick up on it. They believe Ferguson has backed down over his opposition to Mourinho being manager and that even top 4 and the FA cup won't save LVG

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Well done the ref, Vardy moved sideways into the defender to make contact for the dive. :rolleyes:

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The trouble is referees don't do it consistently.

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Indeed as Leicester didn't get a penalty after Huth was wrestled to the ground.

Also carroll gets away with elbowing again.:rolleyes:

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After the Vardy sending off l personally thought the referee lost the plot.

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Obviously nothing to do with the cynical, cheating, diving, holding, elbowing players was it. :rolleyes:

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Leicester's second goal was certainly not a penalty in my opinion as the one before in the area was more obvious so he got both them wrong for starters.

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A matter of opinion of course, but if either of those fouls, especially the one by Carroll had taken place in the middle of the field then a free kick would have been awarded nine times out of ten, IMHO of course.;)

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l think what we all want is consistency and fairness but sadly that never happens does it.

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But you said Carroll's tackle wasn't a pen and yet I contend that would have been given as a foul anywhere else on the pitch 90% of the time.

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Come on there was a slight touch but l certainly don't think it was a penalty as l thought it was extremely harsh to give the penalty to Leicester.

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I've got news for you, Andy Carroll does not do 'a slight touch' he knocked him over in the box, clumsy and stupid but it was a foul.

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Well we will have to disagree on that.:)

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Well I will admit to having an intense dislike for Carroll ever since THIS incident, pure thuggery. :rolleyes:

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Yes that is absolutely brutal and a clear sending off and a substantial ban as well to follow in my book.

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Oh what an end of season we are going to have. I believe it will go right to the wire.

I strongly believe that Arsenal have to sack Wenger. They are going to end up with nothing this season. And they got booed off again.

I watched all the games today, and Yes, Vardy deserved to walk. He was only sent off for the second yellow.

And he cannot challenge the decision either. Some clubs get the Red taken away.

Now he misses Three games.

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No Vardy is suspended for one game as it was two yellows which was followed by the red card thus its a one match suspension Arthur.

http://www.skysports.com/football/ne...rdy-at-swansea

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Cheers for putting it straight.

I still think its will go to the wire.

Leicesters titl to lose.
Spurs second
Man City Third
Man Utd 4th
Arsenal 5th

That's my prediction

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Well l know it will pain you Arthur but Arsenal will get that 4th spot sadly for Man Utd supporters.

1st Leicester
2nd Spurs
3rd Man City
4th Arsenal

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I wonder why Andy Carroll was cleared of any wrongdoing? The way his eyes never leave the ball or the way Vidic comes in with his shoulder thus sending him into De Gea. Some things you just have to forget and move on. I remember a time a certain Ashley Young deceived team after team and completely robbed them blind without punishment.

Anyway: Barcelona meltdown continues as they go 2-0 down to Valencia and open up a three horse race for the title. Madrid chasing a League and Champions League now, make that both Madrid's. Messi missing.

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Yes and the internet is littered with videos of carroll elbowing players. :mad:

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I've heard several sources stating that SAF is warming to the idea (or at least, becoming less frosty) of Mourinho now. They seem to indicate it was partially based on SAF being so stubbornly 'old school' when it comes to club management in terms of being prudent and avoiding knee-jerk 'Galactico' signings.

In terms of the future I'm not sure Mourinho will still be there in the 5 to 10+ year bracket but for re-stabilising the club and bringing in better players (which I think LVG only achieved with Martial). I believe he's the only man for the job now. I love the idea of Giggs as manager as nobody out there knows United better but he's too unproven right now and I'd worry he'd end up like Brian Clough at Forest or Dalglish at Liverpool - being allowed far too many chances due to strong sentiment.

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A driver who never whose eyes never leave his phone as he drives into a wall is at fault and should be fully aware of his surroundings, Carroll wasn't in an empty field, he knew exactly what he was doing. I fully agree that Ashley Youngs' past diving was pathetic but the only injury he risked was to himself. Carrolls' brutal assault that day could quite easily have been career ending or even worse.:mad:

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Wilshire tweet Classic, always thought he was a bit light between the ears.:D

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Wilshere had great potential but sadly has not go the brain or nous to go with it and that's why he will always remain one of those footballers who will never fulfill his true potential.

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Spurs are spanking Stoke 4 - 0 so far, should have been more, one hit the past, one hit the bar, and Alli missed an open goal :D

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Just come across a piece about United and Everton fans at a service station. Absolutely disgraceful scenes. Absolute chav **** at the best, could tell by their clothes and the bottles of beer in hand. having a good scrap whilst fueled on booze. Some young kid being held by his father in front of that crap. Lifetime bans from football :erm:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...ervice-7816001

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Always some idiots spoiling it for others.Just on the train from Waterloo back to my brothers in Woking. No sign of any trouble at the ground or on the tube back into London centre, both sets off fans sat side by side. Cracking game which United just about deserved to win. Lets see if I can get a ticket to the final now.:)

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Well done for reaching the final old boy and touch wood hopefully you will get a ticket for it as well.

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I can see a shock on the cards. But l can see a WONDER BOY scoring the winner, and like Roy of the Rovers story coming.

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Mirhaz of Leicester City, wins the PFA Player of the year. What are they all stupid.
I rated Alli and Kane, Vardy all above that.

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I wonder if Ozil gets the same punishment Rooney got against West Ham for a foul mouthed outburst :confused: Literally screamed it so loud it got picked up pretty clearly.

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Knowing the FA inconsistency will reign again sadly.

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Spurs handed the Premier League to Leicester

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If Leicester win the title it will be by their own actions not the inactions of some other club.;)

Btw alderweirdo crying made me smile.....

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West Brom much the better side in the second half, Spurs played as though they expected to win, not as though they needed to.

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And now we have the punch by alli to see.

The boy has previous for petulant behaviour, time he was rightly disciplined.

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Looks like a punch to me.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...gue-clash.html

Well done WBA. Much needed result. :D

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They were nearly already there even before last night.

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Bloody TV companies, FA Cup final kick off is at 5.30 pm on Sat 21st. :mad:

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And the Premier league don't help our clubs in Europe either.:(

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....tures-11262882

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I guess the Europa League is good enough for United then.

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A shadow of what they were under the great Sir Alex.

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A bit disappointed with the game at OT today. For perhaps the first time this season I attended a game that I expected United to win, don't ask me why.

With 70% possession and more than 20 goal attempts they really should have done. Bad luck but mainly poor finishing cost them in the end.:(

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My grump today is against the Premier league and TV companies who don't care two hoots about helping our sides prepare for crucial European matches.:(

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Man City doing their best to keep us interested.:)

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Well this is what the so called experts said about Claudio Ranieri in pre-season.

http://www.skysports.com/football/ne...ague-title-win

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Back from the match.

Cracking atmosphere and one of the "big" sides spanked.

Millions of pounds of man city talent outplayed by the super Saints. :D

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Congratulations to Burnley FC, back in the Premiership. :cool:

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Yes nice to see them return to the promised land but will it be Middlesbrough or Brighton who will follow them into the PL?.

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I know Costa is a wind up merchant but I sincerely hope that Dembele gets a retrospective for that despicable face gouging, clown.:mad:

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Yes l suspect he will be facing a FA charge tomorrow for violent conduct.

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Dundee United to play in Scottish championship next season.

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the dirty stinking *******s from spuds showing their true colours tonight

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Well done to Leicester City.

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Absolutely chuffed for Leicester.

Tears of laughter at the filthy spuds and their idiot manager.

A great result for football.

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Leicester are Premier League Champions

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WTF are you on??

How can the manager be an idiot??

Assuming you are anti Spurs.

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Whoohoo !!! Brilliant !! :D :D :D :D Well done Leicester !

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:clap::clap::cleader::cleader:

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Well done foxes

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I'm ON cloud nine thanks.:D

He threw away your chance of Euro glory to chase the title
He has previous for throwing cup games.

A truly sweet moment for football.....

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l am certainly not anti Spurs but the behaviour shown in the second half by both teams was a disgrace to the Premiership and the referee just could not cope with the nastiness and bitterness that was deeply prevalent in the second half by both teams and l hope the FA throw the book at them both..:td::(