2012/2013 Premier League Season + FA & League Cup chat
- Thread starter Sureboss
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Couldn't watch the game, will have to wait for MOTD 2 tonight.
that isn't good for United, especially after what happened against Madrid
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- England
- porthillking
Well that was SUCH a great second half performance by United! đź‘Ž
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- Cincinnati, OH
McSoap
With the way our home record has been under Rafa. You're almost better off rematching at the Bridge.
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- Somerset
- Pagey279
Well 2-2, it wasn't the steam rolling some thought it would be plus Chelsea had plenty of chance to win the match in the last 10 minutes, an enjoyable match to watch. Apart from Rio's antics, runs straight into the back of Torres when he was no where near the ball, shouted at him and pulled him back up to his feet. What's the point of pushing someone over to pull them straight back up?
I was watching England vs Italy in the Six Nations earlier, these 17 stone men built of pure muscle, running round the pitch slamming into each other, the adrenalin and testosterone pumping. Yet when they are told off by the ref they run away with their tails between their legs, the ref gives a penalty for whatever reason and the players don't say a word, because they know if they react badly to the ref they will be in the sin bin. But in football? The side ref only has to give a throw in the wrong way and he will have players shouting and screaming at him.
Why can't footballers treat the officials with the same respect, it's the one thing I despise about football.
I was watching England vs Italy in the Six Nations earlier, these 17 stone men built of pure muscle, running round the pitch slamming into each other, the adrenalin and testosterone pumping. Yet when they are told off by the ref they run away with their tails between their legs, the ref gives a penalty for whatever reason and the players don't say a word, because they know if they react badly to the ref they will be in the sin bin. But in football? The side ref only has to give a throw in the wrong way and he will have players shouting and screaming at him.
Why can't footballers treat the officials with the same respect, it's the one thing I despise about football.
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- Wales
- GTP_Tyrrell
It would soon stop if the referee's trade union banded together and started handing out yellow's to everyone that argued excessively with them. The first few games may be a bit ridiculous but it'd soon stop. The referee's trade union has no real power at the moment, especially compared to the PFA.
Decent game at Old Trafford. United were so dull in the second half it's a wonder they got a replay. Both sides lacked desire. Still advantage United as this competition is all they've got left, the league has been wrapped up for a long time. Chelsea on the other hand are fighting on three fronts.
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- Cincinnati, OH
You guys are all ignoring my comment. A replay may be better. Look at Rafa's home record...
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- Special_1
It's not just Rafa that got us back into this game with his substitutions, this is the second time we have come back from 2-0 down and watch them crumble under the pressure, last time it took a terrible decision from the officials to put the game in United's favor.
Chelsea seem to up their game against United and pin them in their own half, it wasn't just down to the 2nd half where United were poor either, Chelsea just had a slow start but woke up after going 2-0 down. Teams seem scarred to play against United in the prem, I don't know why because as soon as pressure is applied they are forced into mistakes.
As for Ferdinand he should expect a fine or a ban, it's no different to what Terry did to Sanchez in the Champions League.
Chelsea seem to up their game against United and pin them in their own half, it wasn't just down to the 2nd half where United were poor either, Chelsea just had a slow start but woke up after going 2-0 down. Teams seem scarred to play against United in the prem, I don't know why because as soon as pressure is applied they are forced into mistakes.
As for Ferdinand he should expect a fine or a ban, it's no different to what Terry did to Sanchez in the Champions League.
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- wrexham
- jameskent86451
- Jamobomb86
The FA and Premier League are meeting to decide when the replay between Chelsea and United will be held..everything is up in the air at the moment as Chelsea have got Europa League commitments and there an international break coming up next week...replay could take place this sunday though, but the club league games will have to be played another time if thats the case...
Ross
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- Tadley, Hampshire, UK
It's not that. It's that we don't want an extra game especially with the games in the EPL in April.
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- Special_1
A United fan complaining about their fixture list
We would of played a hell of a lot more games than you by the end of the season..... unbelievable comment from you 
Fergie must rub off on you as he said in the interview after the game that his players were tired from the game against Real Madrid in the week (home game
) Obviously a (home game) against Madrid is a lot more tiring than traveling to Romania and back, not to mention the fact that we played on Thursday compared to United's (home game ) on the Tuesday.Excuses from Fergie and his following fans are priceless
Carrick actually acknowledged the fact that we had travelled to Romania in his interview, fair play to him, I wouldn't like to be him at training though he will probably end up with a boot in the face from Fergie. Fergie does like to hold a grudge
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Ross
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- Tadley, Hampshire, UK
Yeah I know you are still in Europe and travelling to Romania must be tiring for the players AND you are fighting for a Champions League spot next year but we are fighting for the EPL title and most importantly, take it back from City. Now yes I know that we are 12 points ahead but it's only mid March and we were 7 points clear in late April last year and still lost the league so we really need our players fresh for teams like City, Swansea, Arsenal and Chelsea, and we play all of those teams within a 30 day period.A United fan complaining about their fixture list
Fergie must rub off on you as he said in the interview after the game that his players were tired from the game against Real Madrid in the week (home game
Excuses from Fergie and his following fans are priceless
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- Special_1
Chelsea's fixture list has been like this throughout the season, De Gea's boot has made our fixture list even worse, United have him to thank as they were second best for the majority of the game.
I wonder if Fergie is going to be punished for not shaking hands? Those fines will be staking up if he is.
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- wrexham
- jameskent86451
- Jamobomb86
Not sure what to think of that decision, 3 years at the club, won the championship last season..but they have been poor lately though and lost a crucail game to Villa at home at the weekend...hmm maybe bad timing as well with only 9 games left?..
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- cuco33
Chelsea won't win Europa. They might pass Steau Bucharest with a good win at Stamford Bridge but there's too much competition in my book (my picks to win it are Spurs or Benfica if Benfica wakes up, and Lazio can never be neglected)
Chelsea I feel won't finish top 4 this season either as I think Arsenal will sneak in last minute for that 4th spot. Right now the gunners are just 5 pts away. I also think Chelsea will get knocked out of FA Cup and I have no clue how Man U gave up a 2 goal lead to allow it to go another match. Got to love footy for how unpredictable it is
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