FA Cup Semi-Final (played on 16/4/11): Manchester City v Manchester United

[Alan Medic]

You know Hernandez might not play as United have a game on Tuesday. Michael Owen could.

[Laddy Muck]

No Hernandez? But he's our Gary Lineker x 10! :( This is such a crucial game too!!! Surely it would make more sense to dispense with him against Newcastle on Tuesday? I hope Sir Alex knows what he is doing.

I want Hernandez! and at least one of the da Silva brothers, and Berbatov, and Nani...!!!

*logs off to dust off kit*

[DJKillaQueen]

The stadium might be empty of travelling city fans....M1 closed and severe queues J1-4 pmsl......!

[DJKillaQueen]

That red card just got me my stake money back on my bet from Paddypower if Man U lose lol.....

[Annette Curtain]

Oh well.

At least the return fare to Wembley wasn't too bad.

( if you went that is )

Really. And Fergie's face was a picture.

N:)

[DJKillaQueen]

And now over to Britains Got Talent lol....

[matthew123]

Well done City.

Haha Adrian Chiles for suggesting United's fans will be home in time after final whistle to catch post match interviews.

[Laddy Muck]

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...

Back from Wembley drowning our sorrows with chocolate brazils and strawberry cider.

I have one question for Sir Alex: what was your logic behind keeping back Hernandez? I just don't get it!

Even after it was evident that not including Hernandez was a mistake, he still delayed bringing him on until the 2nd half. Why? Can someone come up with a reason? I'm sure that had Hernandez been there from the outset, we would have scored at least twice in the first half. Damn...

Nani and Parke - you were a waste of space today. As for Scholes - you are a disgrace...

I hate to admit it, but City were the better side today.

Ah well...still a brilliant day though. I won't forget this day for a long time (thanks Jenayr for getting the tickets).

WEM-BER-LEY,

WEM-BER-LEY,

We didn't win the match,

But we had a jolly day.

WEM-BER-LEY,

WEM-BER-LEY.....

Roll on Tuesday against Newcastle.

[Laddy Muck]

PS: well done to Everton, Your Maj. You must be chuffed. I hope you placed a bet on them winning to counteract your United loss.

[DJKillaQueen]

But I didn't lose on United because Paddypower had a deal that if the game saw a red card, all losing bets would be refunded....ha ha...cheers Paul Scholes, I lost nothing and Paddypower lost a fortune lol. I really do find the best gambling deals in town.

You asked about Hernandez. He's not a player that is so effective as a lone striker. He needs an anchorman to run off from and with Rooney suspended I suspect Ferguson's thinking was that Berbatov would do better as a lone striker if he got isolated. Once Scholes was sent off there was no hope of Hernandez being effective. Both teams were playing a similar game/ formation but after half time City were the team who upped the tempo and basically went out to win the game.

Worth mentioning though that were it not for Joe Hart (who imo was the real man of the match) United would have been at least 1-0 up at half time.

[matthew123]

Scholes tackle was possibly the worst this season. No idea what he was trying but it really was a disgrace.

[Alan Medic]

Not a great fan of Rooney but he was missed yesterday by United. I can't see Scholes playing on next season though I hope he gets a chance to redeem himself before the end of the season, after that tackle. I'd have thought that, though bad, as it was quite high on the thigh it was less dangerous than the one on Nani at Liverpool for example.

[Laddy Muck]

> Haha Adrian Chiles for suggesting United's fans

> will be home in time after final whistle to catch

> post match interviews.

Ha ha indeed...we really couldn't get out of there fast enough TBH. The taunting/chanting from City fans got a bit much after a while. It was relentless...it just went on and on and on. Still, I can't blame them - I would have done the same had the shoe been on the other foot.

I forgot to mention Berbatov above: another waste of space yesterday. All in all, United may as well not have bothered turning up: the effect wouldn't have been a lot different. City deserved to win: no question.

As for THAT shocking tackle...it was full of malice: no remorse from Scholes whatsoever. Red card fully deserved. And agreed, probably the worst this season.

Grumpy United Fan.

[karter]

Bet Rooney is feeling guilty.

[Alan Medic]

Oh, now I understand what you meant..............

[Bluerevolution]

I've never felt more like singing the blues!! City win, united lose ohhhh cityyyyyy, you've got me singing the blues!

[Laddy Muck]

Oh, the irony Mr. Medic, the irony...

WHO THE FUC...

[Laddy Muck]

Bluerevolution Wrote:

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> I've never felt more like singing the blues!! City

> win, united lose ohhhh cityyyyyy, you've got me

> singing the blues!

Rub it in will ya!

*blows mega-raspberry at Bluerevolution*

PS: were you there BR?

[Osita]

(!)Laddy Muck Wrote:

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> Bluerevolution Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

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> > I've never felt more like singing the blues!!

> City

> > win, united lose ohhhh cityyyyyy, you've got me

> > singing the blues!

>

> Rub it in will ya!

>

> *blows mega-raspberry at Bluerevolution*

>

> PS: were you there BR?

(!)(6)

[Osita]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> >

> Oh, now I understand what you meant..............

:)-D

[Bluerevolution]

No had other commitments grrrr. Did watch with 40 Blues and had a great day. Special one for you ! >:D<

[Laddy Muck]

@ BR:

Ahem...yes...hmmmmm...what can I say...emmmm...

Under the circumstances I think I shall keep quiet: Zabaleta took far worse yesterday.

BUT, we shall bounce back...just warming up for the bigger prize(s)...I'll let you have your fun - just this once! Make the most of it...hee hee;-)

@ Osita:

Hmmmm...I'm guessing you are a City fan...

[Osita]

Laddy Muck Wrote:

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> @ BR:

>

> Ahem...yes...hmmmmm...what can I say...emmmm...

>

> Under the circumstances I think I shall keep

> quiet: Zabaleta took far worse yesterday.

>

> BUT, we shall bounce back...just warming up for

> the bigger prize(s)...I'll let you have your fun -

> just this once! Make the most of it...hee hee;-)

>

>

>

> @ Osita:

>

> Hmmmm...I'm guessing you are a City fan...

I am United can I !(!)

[Lostapple]

Osita Wrote:

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> Laddy Muck Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > @ BR:

> >

> > Ahem...yes...hmmmmm...what can I say...emmmm...

> >

> > Under the circumstances I think I shall keep

> > quiet: Zabaleta took far worse yesterday.

> >

> > BUT, we shall bounce back...just warming up for

> > the bigger prize(s)...I'll let you have your fun

> -

> > just this once! Make the most of it...hee

> hee;-)

> >

> >

> >

> > @ Osita:

> >

> > Hmmmm...I'm guessing you are a City fan...

>

> I am United can I !(!)

osita United will say yes but the team will say No no no

so comeback to the blues nos room for you here (6)

[Laddy Muck]

Lost me...Lostapple and Osita...

You red, blue or what?

Confused grumpy United fan.