United (A) - Sun 6th Apr, 16:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[calumdown]

Can’t remember a more subdued build up to a derby for a while. They technically don’t really have anything to play for other than pride, whereas this result alone won’t determine our top four/five chances. Just looked at Red Cafe, and their pre-match thread only has two pages (with the usual caveat that they have more posts per page). Obviously I’m desperate to beat them, but it’s not got the same jeopardy factor for us as in recent years. Either way it feels a bit strange.

yeah,
definitely an odd one.

for starters, league-wise, there's not a great deal riding on it.
they're doing nowt and we are probably going to make top 5,
so there's no great risk or endangerment to either team in losing.

in recent years,
winning almost every game at this stage of the season has been crucial to league success for us,
but that nervousness is not here this year.

of course,
if they beat us again then it'll give them summat to be happy about,
but deep down, even though we've been below par this season,
they know (and we know) we are miles better than them,
and they'll likely be going into this thinking they're going to lose.

it's almost the reverse of how things were decades ago:
for them now, as it was for us back then,
local bragging rights is pretty much the sum total of it.

on top of which,
we've sort of got used to losing games again this season,
it doesn't feel so devastating somehow.

that said,
i'm sure early afternoon tomorrow the emotions will kick in,
but yeah, agreed,
a strangely quiet build-up.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I'd hope for (but won't get)

..................... Ederson .....................
Nunes ....Dias Gvardiol .......ORielly
.....................Nico KDB...................
Savinho Marmoush Grealish Doku

I know that doesn't scream goals but ...

I like that team, although I’d probably go Khusanov for Nunes and Bernardo for Doku. I think that team has pace and control. I think Gundo will be in there though

 

[Rodri’s ACL]

I like him, but he's still getting caught on the ball quite a bit for my liking.

Did you watch us in November? He’s made me be able to cope with our midfield, he’s the only fit 6 in the squad.

 

[simon23]

Post by Simon23 liked by Fordy, well it was never going to be upbeat was it

and you trying to mock people instead of having the ability to have a discussion about it is hardly surprising either.....

 

[BringBackSwales]

and you trying to mock people instead of having the ability to have a discussion about it is hardly surprising either.....

It was hardly mocking was it? It’s called the truth. Show me a post of yours that’s both positive and been liked by Fordy, or a post of Fordy’s that’s both positive and liked by you? I’ve checked all 35,000 and can assure you there isn’t one

 

[johnny crossan]

It was hardly mocking was it? It’s called the truth. Show me a post of yours that’s both positive and been liked by Fordy, or a post of Fordy’s that’s both positive and liked by you? I’ve checked all 35,000 and can assure you there isn’t one

All of them? Good gracious.

 

[mattymc99]

I will be in Singapore for the derby. Does anyone know if the supporters club there has a meet up planned or whether they tend to go to a specific place to watch the games? I have tried to contact the supporters club but have received nothing back. If not, anywhere else to watch the game in Singapore would be appreciated!

 

[simon23]

It was hardly mocking was it? It’s called the truth. Show me a post of yours that’s both positive and been liked by Fordy, or a post of Fordy’s that’s both positive and liked by you? I’ve checked all 35,000 and can assure you there isn’t one

dont care who likes my posts (or not)- I cant control what others like or dont either so Im not sure what your point is in that....I dont know him and he doesnt know me...
if true that you say you have checked all those posts just shows how sad you really are.....seriously get a life....you need to get out more.....hahaha

I have lots of positive posts so If you have checked them all out you would know that...

Other than that stick me on ignore....might be better for you

 

[Shirley]

Stand up for the Champions…

 

[citymad]

Oh Kevvvin de Bruuuynee

 

[citymad]

Stand up for the Champions…

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I will be in Singapore for the derby. Does anyone know if the supporters club there has a meet up planned or whether they tend to go to a specific place to watch the games? I have tried to contact the supporters club but have received nothing back. If not, anywhere else to watch the game in Singapore would be appreciated!

Every bar in Singapore will be like the Bishops Blaize! Good luck!

 

[don84]

Bobb will score!

 

[Shirley]

I will be in Singapore for the derby. Does anyone know if the supporters club there has a meet up planned or whether they tend to go to a specific place to watch the games? I have tried to contact the supporters club but have received nothing back. If not, anywhere else to watch the game in Singapore would be appreciated!

Try Orchard towers on Orchard road, commonly known as the four floors of whores, lots of bars with tv and whatever else takes your fancy!!

 

[SWP's back]

Just sticks bet on
City win
Kdb to score 90mind
Gazpacho over 2.5 shots on target
Cashimero 2+ fouls
50-1
What you reckon?

If Gazpacho has 3 shots on target then we’ll concede two for certain so hopefully we score at least three.

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

Just win.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

At this point of the season, nothing less than a win is good enough.

It being a Swamp Derby, nothing less than a win is good enough.

 

[heslops barnet]

Can our season get any worse?

 

[SWP's back]

Post by Simon23 liked by Fordy, well it was never going to be upbeat was it

Haha

 

[waspish]

Reckon we will win about 1-4