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United in Europe: A post-mortem

Posted on March 16, 2012 by nameonthetrophy in El Rob, Europa League, Guest Writer, Man United, Match Reports 10 Comments »

Author: Rob

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Manchester United’s European (mis)adventure is over for another year. It’s been an exciting, frustrating time, full of goals from all sides, inducing heart attacks and binge drinking among fans of all ages. Both legs of the Athletic Bilbao tie have seen our boys take almighty thrashings, masked by flatteringly close scorelines. Notwithstanding the inevitable caveats – it was “only” the Europa League (nonsense), Champions League complacency (inexcusable), the young players needing to learn the European game (agreed) – everyone will agree that the results and performances we’ve seen from the side have been unusually wobbly. Here are some of my thoughts on last night’s game, and the campaign in general.

Rating: 8.9/10 (10 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 2 votes)

Podcast: Berba and Fletcher’s uncertain futures, singing section, and City cracking?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Europa League, Man United, Manchester City, Match Previews, Match Reports, Players, Podcast, Transfer Speculation, Wolves 1 Comment »

Authors: Doron and Phil

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After Beyond The Pitch and Stretford-End.com recorded their first podcast last week, here follows the second! Topics discussed range from post-match discussions to the Reserves to the atmosphere at games.

Rating: 8.7/10 (3 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 2 votes)

Talking Points: Norwich City 1 – 2 Manchester United

Posted on February 29, 2012 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Norwich City, Premier League No Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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United travelled to Norwich knowing that City had won the day before. Rooney didn’t travel but United were able to call upon Ryan Giggs for the 900th time in his United career. An attacking line up saw a 4-4-2 away from home, a far and welcome cry from the 4-5-1 system that has been seen all too often in the past 18 months.

Here we discuss the talking points of the game and invite Norwich fans to join in the discussion below.

Rating: 8.3/10 (14 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 4 votes)

Talking Points: Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool

Posted on February 13, 2012 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Sleepy Nik 7 Comments »

Authors: Stretford End, Doron and Nik

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It’s sad really that many will expect to be reading about non-footballing issues on a piece written about a football game. To be honest, the biggest disappointment post-match was that the Guardian have discontinued their chalkboards and therefore here ends analysis via that method. Anyway, United moved temporarily top after a generally comfortable win over Liverpool as Rooney scored a quick-fire double. Scholes came in for Ashley Young in the only change from the Chelsea game. Liverpool surprisingly left out Bellamy and Suarez came in to start for the first time after his ban.

Here we discuss the talking points of the game and invite Liverpool fans to join in the discussion below.

Rating: 8.3/10 (18 votes cast)

Rating: +6 (from 6 votes)

Talking Points: Chelsea 3-3 Manchester United

Posted on February 06, 2012 by nameonthetrophy in Citeh, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik 14 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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Manchester United were down in London to try and match City’s win over Fulham and go level on points again with their neighbours at the top of the table. De Gea returned in goal whilst Rooney and Young came back from injuries to start. Chelsea were forced to give Gary Cahill a debut at the back as they suffered from a few injuries. Having been 3-0 down after 50 minutes, United fought back to draw 3-3 but can maybe feel aggrieved to have not taken maximum points.

Here we discuss the talking points of the game and invite Chelsea fans to join in the discussion below.

Rating: 8.9/10 (17 votes cast)

Rating: +6 (from 8 votes)

Talking Points: Manchester United 2-0 Stoke City

Posted on February 02, 2012 by Stretford-end in Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik, Stoke City 6 Comments »

Authors: Stretford End and Nik

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Manchester United won their third Premier League game on the spin, having beaten Arsenal and Bolton recently, with a 2-0 victory over Stoke City. Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov converted two penalties for the Champions, who are now level on points with league leaders Manchester City. United were missing Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and Ashley Young – to name a few – but still managed a 33rd league win over Stoke City. United also managed to give a league debut to a young goalkeeper.

Here we discuss the talking points of the game and invite Stoke fans to join in the discussion below.

Rating: 9.7/10 (7 votes cast)

Rating: +5 (from 5 votes)

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.

Rating: 5.5/10 (11 votes cast)

Rating: +4 (from 4 votes)

Talking Points: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United

Posted on January 23, 2012 by nameonthetrophy in Arsenal, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik 9 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Nik

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With the players knowing that City had beaten Spurs, United took to the field knowing they had to match their rivals and beat Arsenal. Arsenal were hoping to avoid a third straight league defeat and importantly put some pressure on Chelsea in the Champions League positions. Ferdinand missed out due to a back injury whilst Giggs partnered Carrick in the middle. For Arsenal, Oxlade-Chamberlain was handed a Premier League debut and Vermaelen was passed fit to start.

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

Rating: 8.3/10 (14 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 6 votes)

Talking Points: Manchester United 3-0 Bolton Wanderers

Posted on January 15, 2012 by nameonthetrophy in Bolton Wanderers, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League 1 Comment »

Author: Doron

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United were looking to build on the nervy but morale boosting win at City last weekend. Bolton meanwhile, despite being at the wrong end of the table had managed to win their last two away games but would have to be without Gary Cahill who was in London to complete a move to Chelsea. United kept Lindegaard in goal and brought Rafael and Evans into defence whilst Scholes was given a start in midfield.

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

Rating: 7.4/10 (9 votes cast)

Rating: +3 (from 3 votes)

Talking Points: Man City 2-3 Man United (FA Cup 3rd Round)

Posted on January 08, 2012 by sleepy_nik in FA Cup, Man United, Manchester City, Match Reports, Nik, Sleepy Nik 14 Comments »

Author: Nik

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United travelled the short distance to Man City today in an eagerly anticipated FA Cup 3rd Round game. Having lost two games in a row and conceded six goals in the process; fans, staff and players were hoping for an improvement and change of fortunes. City were defending the trophy they won last year.

We invite both City and United fans to discuss the game below.

Rating: 8.5/10 (15 votes cast)

Rating: +4 (from 4 votes)

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United in Europe: A post-mortem

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Talking Points: Norwich City 1 – 2 Manchester United

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