Manchester United (h) pre-match thread

[Dirty Harry]

Games at the Meccano Set don't hold the same fears they used to. 5 wins in the last decade, is it?

Certainly not like in the past Jim, but if they are anywhere near us by that time, well, we'll see.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Admittedly, I’m a pessimistic bastard about most things in life but a defeat in a derby game is something I’ve come to expect.

Whilst I have utmost confidence in our team, some of the comments on here are bordering on arrogant.

It wouldn’t be the biggest surprise if we concede an early goal from either a counter attack or set piece after dominating the early exchanges.

I think we can/should win but talk of records being broken is the type of tripe you’d often hear from United fans back when they dominated the English game.

 

[BringBackSwales]

IF they win tomorrow (and no doubt if they did it would be another scrape), they'd be 6 points behind with the return at home, potentially not that far behind us despite being shit quite a lot.

Yes and if they lose, which most normal people expect, they will be TWELVE POINTS BEHIND US AFTER TWELVE GAMES. When did that last happen? Yeah not that far behind at all

 

[dronefromsector7G]

IF they win tomorrow (and no doubt if they did it would be another scrape), they'd be 6 points behind with the return at home, potentially not that far behind us despite being shit quite a lot.

Even if they win tomorrow (which the jammy twats could) they won’t finish within 15 points of us

 

[typicalcity...]

Wtf has Sergio done to his hair

 

[Indaparkside]

I’m not a religious person and I shouldn’t be asking this. But please please if their is a God let us smash these fuckers into oblivion. I will never call on you again I promise.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Yes and if they lose, which most normal people expect, they will be TWELVE POINTS BEHIND US AFTER TWELVE GAMES. When did that last happen? Yeah not that far behind at all

That's why there's a big IF in my post.

 

[balotellishaircut]

I really hope all the shite in the press this week fires up the players and fans tomorrow. We've always responded well to adversity. Raheem with a brace and a 3-1 win. Attending my first derby since the Geovanni winner in 2007. Come on City.

The players wont neccesarily know whats been written in the press, i heard a while back that they dont watch SSN or read the papers, its up to us as fans to act as the 12 man, loud, proud and loyal, lets make it a red hot atmosphere for them raggy bastards tomorrow, im going to be stood up all game in south stand singing, fck show sec.

 

[Baconsane]

The players wont neccesarily know whats been written in the press, i heard a while back that they dont watch SSN or read the papers, its up to us as fans to act as the 12 man, loud, proud and loyal, lets make it a red hot atmosphere for them raggy bastards tomorrow, im going to be stood up all game in south stand singing, fck show sec.

Very much this. We can all join the pessimistic/arrogant bandwagon on here, but it's at the ground we've got to make ourselves heard. We've got to be loud, proud, and relentless in our support. It was an instrumental tactic at the king power during lcfc's campaign, so whilst we may brush aside the also rans, games like this have to have a rocking ground. Let's emerge deaf, hoarse, and victorious!

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

To all those worried about Mendy defensively I say this...

Ashley Young at right back. Mendy to get 3 assists :-)