Talking Points: Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United (FA Cup)

Posted on January 29, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, FA Cup, Liverpool, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Sleepy Nik   13 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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United travelled west to Liverpool for a 4th round FA Cup game at rivals Liverpool. With injuries yet again hitting the side hard, they lined up in a 4-5-1 without key creative players Rooney or Nani. Rafael returned at right back whilst Carrick was joined in the middle by the oldies, Giggs and Scholes. Welbeck was asked to lead the line and at the back, De Gea was brought in at a ground he did well at last time out. Liverpool matched United’s formation with Carroll leading their attack and Carragher sitting in front of the back four.

Below, we discuss the talking points and invite Liverpool fans as well as United fans to join in the discussion.

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Talking Points: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United

Posted on October 15, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League   16 Comments »

Author: Doron

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There was a typical Fergie surprise when the teams were announced before kick off – no Rooney, Nani, Hernandez or Anderson were starting. Instead, Jones played in midfield for the first time and Welbeck was asked to play up front alone. Steven Gerrard made his first start in 7 months for Liverpool and his goal saw them take the lead midway through the second half. Hernandez’s equaliser with nine minutes to go meant the sides had to settle for a point each. Here we discuss some of the key talking points from the game and welcome discussion from both United and Liverpool fans.

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Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester United

Posted on October 14, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Previews, Premier League   2 Comments »

Author: Doron

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“Come back when you’ve won 18″ they said. Well we’ve won 18 won 19 and now we’re back and we’re on top again. Hello Anfield, Manchester United are in town.

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United’s midfield the key in trip to Anfield

Posted on October 14, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Liverpool, Man United, Players, Tactics   3 Comments »

Darren Fletcher

Author: Stretford_End

Over the years United and Liverpool can boast about some of the most iconic midfielders this country is lucky enough to have ever seen. From Robson to Keane for United and Souness to Gerrard for Liverpool, there have been some epic clashes in the centre of the park. The match at Anfield will mark the 183rd time the two sides have met but United haven’t picked up a victory (at Anfield) since the 1-0 win in the December of 2007 (scored by Carlos Tevez of all people). In the time since that victory United have lost 2-1 in 08/09, 2-0 in 09/10 and 3-1 last season. Last season, United looked extremely pedestrian in the middle of the midfield, with Scholes and Carrick – this time around, I expect Ferguson to look for energy and drive in Fletcher and Anderson.

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“LFC can expose Evans again, he isn’t that much to write home about”

Posted on October 13, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United   20 Comments »

Author: Doron

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Ahead of the Liverpool game this weekend we decided to put various Liverpool-United related questions forward to serial tweeter and avid Liverpool fan, Mal Bennett. The topics covered include the biggest diver, the NextGen series and why Liverpool have had the edge at Anfield lately…

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Greatest Ever British Manager Analysed

Posted on May 05, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Liverpool, Man United, Managers   21 Comments »

Busby and Ferguson

AUTHOR: – The Mancunian Red (Guest Blogger)

The question of who is the greatest manager to have managed in Britain has been a question which has been discussed but never properly analysed. It obviously has countless problems as it isn’t possible to compare many of the factors like for like. The criteria which I use to assess the managers obviously cannot be based purely on the number of trophies won, we also need to assess the resources and problems and longevity of success. I will begin with a brief explanation of the managers career then analyse some of the best and worst aspects of his career!

After much thought I narrowed the list to Clough, Busby, Fergie and Paisley. Leaving out the likes of Shankly, Herbert Chapman (the self proclaimed special one) and Sir Alf Ramsay was not easy and I will be happy to debate the pros and cons of my analysis should anyone desire. The case for Chapman is probably strongest and I should note I do feel at unease by his omission.

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The truth about the Liverpool vs. Man United FA Youth Cup tie

Posted on March 14, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United   74 Comments »

Hillsborough memorial service

AUTHOR: – Doron

I dislike Liverpool FC as much as the next United fan. But that’s normal right? That’s natural when there is an intense rivalry in sport. I’d be hard-pushed to find a Liverpool fan who doesn’t feel similarly about United. However, underneath the layers of rivalry, there are two very similar clubs with much in common.

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Youth football past and present: Liverpool vs. Man United (U18s)

Posted on March 10, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Youth   7 Comments »

AUTHOR: – Doron and Tony

“This club strives for young players to come through the ranks. It’s within the United ethos” – Darren Fletcher. Never could a sentence be truer – United are simply the greatest club at producing young players for the first team. This weekend, United’s U18 side are at Anfield to face Liverpool in the quarter finals of the FA Youth Cup, we’ll compare the history of the two Academies and take a look at the current sides and how they’ve gotten this far.

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Sir Alexs Media Blackout – What About The Fans?

Posted on March 08, 2011  by Bricki  in Bricki, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United, Managers, Premier League   19 Comments »

AUTHOR: – Bricki

Do you matter?

I mean you buy the shirt, you pay for your tickets (or tv subscription), you cheer the team on through good and bad… so do you matter?

I ask this question because in the last week we have lost two games that could define our season and approach a cup game against the team who are closest to stopping our title push… So why have we heard nothing from our manager?

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Liverpool 3-1 Manchester United Talking points

Posted on March 06, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League   37 Comments »

United deflated

AUTHOR: – Doron

The chance to open up a 6 point lead over Arsenal was squandered as United fell to back-to-back defeats for the first time in nearly two years. Liverpool powered to a 3-1 win and below we’ll try to discuss the main talking points.

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