Red Army Marches to 19th Victory!

MidnightCowboy · 14. May 2011, 03:23 PM

Today, Sir Alex and Manchester United achieved a record 19th English Premier League title by drawing 1-1 with Blackburn. Thank goodness this didn't have to go to the last game of the season. Now some pressure is off before the Champions League final at the end of the month.

Well done the reds

Sope · 14. May 2011, 05:22 PM

....and City get the FA cup

settingsuns · 15. May 2011, 12:41 AM

[QUOTE=MidnightCowboy;52398 Now some pressure is off before the Champions League final at the end of the month.

Yeah, Man U play great football. I wouldn't say pressure will ease though MC. If you read the Spanish press and follow Twitter.

I think they need R Giggs to play Super on the pitch, if they are to stand any chance of beating the fantastic Catalans. I have never seen a team play such great football as Barcelona. We shall see.

MidnightCowboy · 15. May 2011, 06:50 AM

[QUOTE=settingsuns;52429][QUOTE=MidnightCowboy;52398 Now some pressure is off before the Champions League final at the end of the month.

Yeah, Man U play great football. I wouldn't say pressure will ease though MC. If you read the Spanish press and follow Twitter.

I think they need R Giggs to play Super on the pitch, if they are to stand any chance of beating the fantastic Catalans. I have never seen a team play such great football as Barcelona. We shall see.[/QUOTE]

Exactly the same thoughts in my mind. Luckily they will have Van der Sar which could make the difference. Next season could be very different if he does retire as promised and the boss isn't able to find an adequate replacement. In the end, Ronaldo was not missed at all but goalkeepers are different. The other thing Man U have going for them in this final is their mental attitude plus the recent managerial controversies must have had an affect on at least some of the Barca players. On the night, I think it will be who can best handle the pressure, rather than the football that determines the outcome. Also, there's no other team in the world better than Man U for coming back from even two goals down. Ultimately, if Man U lose I'll be disappointed but still happy for Barca. This is the best football competition hands down, more so even than the World Cup, and 99% of the time the winners truly deserve to be there and deserve everyone's respect for the achievement.

Bob · 15. May 2011, 09:37 AM

Look, there's only one big match here... That's Man U v Blackpool next week

14. May 2011, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	Red Army Marches to 19th Victory! Today, Sir Alex and Manchester United achieved a record 19th English Premier League title by drawing 1-1 with Blackburn. Thank goodness this didn't have to go to the last game of the season. Now some pressure is off before the Champions League final at the end of the month. Well done the reds __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

15. May 2011, 06:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	[QUOTE=settingsuns;52429][QUOTE=MidnightCowboy;52398 Now some pressure is off before the Champions League final at the end of the month. Yeah, Man U play great football. I wouldn't say pressure will ease though MC. If you read the Spanish press and follow Twitter. I think they need R Giggs to play Super on the pitch, if they are to stand any chance of beating the fantastic Catalans. I have never seen a team play such great football as Barcelona. We shall see.[/QUOTE] Exactly the same thoughts in my mind. Luckily they will have Van der Sar which could make the difference. Next season could be very different if he does retire as promised and the boss isn't able to find an adequate replacement. In the end, Ronaldo was not missed at all but goalkeepers are different. The other thing Man U have going for them in this final is their mental attitude plus the recent managerial controversies must have had an affect on at least some of the Barca players. On the night, I think it will be who can best handle the pressure, rather than the football that determines the outcome. Also, there's no other team in the world better than Man U for coming back from even two goals down. Ultimately, if Man U lose I'll be disappointed but still happy for Barca. This is the best football competition hands down, more so even than the World Cup, and 99% of the time the winners truly deserve to be there and deserve everyone's respect for the achievement. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

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14. May 2011, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 809	....and City get the FA cup

15. May 2011, 12:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
settingsuns Full Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 57	[QUOTE=MidnightCowboy;52398 Now some pressure is off before the Champions League final at the end of the month. Yeah, Man U play great football. I wouldn't say pressure will ease though MC. If you read the Spanish press and follow Twitter. I think they need R Giggs to play Super on the pitch, if they are to stand any chance of beating the fantastic Catalans. I have never seen a team play such great football as Barcelona. We shall see.

15. May 2011, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 617	Look, there's only one big match here... That's Man U v Blackpool next week