Carling Cup Thread 2009/2010

[Whisper]

I'd just like to point out that Nani was fantastic tonight. I say that as someone who has been a fervent hater of his over the past couple of seasons. He played well against Hull too so I hope he continues to prove me wrong.

And yes, the fans throwing stuff are cunts. As are all football fans who throw things onto the pitch/incite hooliganism, regardless of who they support.

Also the idea that it won't be an entertaining final is dumb. United/Villa games are generally fairly good in the entertainment department. I can't honestly see how a Villa/City final would be better. But hey, who cares? City aren't winning a trophy this season, and once again the highlight of their campaign will be beating us (or trying to, I fancy City to win the league game at Eastlands).

Edited January 27, 2010 by Whisper in the Wind

[The Future]

Last years Carling Cup Final was pretty good. Back and forth, Foster had to make some good saves and Ronaldo nearly won it at the death

Plus David Bentley fucked up and that's always nice

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Man Utd fans have a long history of throwing stuff. Back in the 70s and 80s especially a real Man Utd speciality was to shave down the edges of coins and throw them at opposing goalkeepers.

Still, having said that it makes no difference seeing as Villa are my "go to" team if Spurs aren't involved.

[stokeriño]

Urrrrrrrrrgh not a Villa/United final.

I've had bad experiences with Villa/United Carling Cup finals.

[Summers]

I just suffered a heart-breaking loss. I can act as morally superior as I want.

And just to argue over nothing: I would say that a beer bottle hurts more than a lighter.

The lighting exploding on a face could hurt. Throwing anything is bad, don't take that route.

This has now prevented any neutrals from still being interested in the Carling Cup knowing fine well that United are going to win it.

I guess there's still the FA Cup with a vague sense of uncertainty about who will win it.

lol, shut up. We have every chance to win the final.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

This has now prevented any neutrals from still being interested in the Carling Cup knowing fine well that United are going to win it.

I guess there's still the FA Cup with a vague sense of uncertainty about who will win it.

Uncertainty about the FA Cup? Right now it looks like Chelsea will run away with it, but it's football and anything can happen.

One hell of a game again. All three of the City/United games have been just crazy, amazing atmosphere. The coin/bottle throwing stuff was way out of line from our supporters and they no doubt deserve to be punished for it, shit like that can spoil games.

Again though, Rooney to the rescue at the end. That goal will probably be the most satisfying of the entire season (along with the Owen winner too) and it was the perfect person to score it. Just a wonderful sight to see Rooney going crazy and watching City, Tevez and their fans in disbelief. Not a dig at them or anything, it's just that these derby's feel even more important now, so getting a win is even more satisfying.

This has now prevented any neutrals from still being interested in the Carling Cup knowing fine well that United are going to win it.

I guess there's still the FA Cup with a vague sense of uncertainty about who will win it.

And sorry, but screw the neutrals who constantly moan whenever we make it into a final. Us and Villa are going to enjoy every minute of this. I think they'll give us one hell of a run in the final and could easily walk away winners, really looking forward to it.

[Baddar]

I can't believe anyone can suggest Villa have no chance when they won the last meeting at OT, and have been handing it out to the other 'big' teams all season.

[stokeriño]

Pre-emptive thread bumping.

Come on Villa! Do what I failed to do in FM!

[stokeriño]

Owen and Berbatov to start - Rooney on the bench!

...Why do I just feel this is SAF's way of mocking us all by going on to win anyway?

[ADG]

I've got it down as a draw on my coupon so I'm hoping it's a draw, think it'll be 1-1 after ninety minutes.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Surprised to not see Rooney start, but it's a chance for Owen and Berbatov to make a statement. Although I expect to see Rooney for the majority of the second half if things aren't going to plan.

Actually expecting a really good game, Villa should give us one hell of a battle. May the best team win (Y)

[stokeriño]

James Milner: First goal of another 6-4 win? Please?

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Wahey! Villa!

[Rich]

Vidic should probably not be on the pitch

[EddieG]

Shit on the .. united!

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

I guess I can see why he didn't send Vidic off but it should at least have been a yellow.

[Rich]

If he gave Collins a yellow he should have given Vidic one.

And Owen's finish was brilliant

[Age Of The Lariat]

Great game thus far. Vidic's foul was a red card offence I thought, let alone a yellow. Park is causing Villa's defence all kinds of problems, but Carrick is having a shocker. Feel bad for Owen. He was having a good game up to that point. Interesting that he was the one dropping off deep to collect the ball rather than Berbatov. Still hopeful that Villa can pull out the win, as United's defence looks shaky and susceptible to pace.

[Jimmy]

Huge shame that Owen had to come off; he's such a quality player. Park's playing pretty well at the moment.

Oh, and how much does Andy Gray want Man United to lose this game?

[Crybaby Bunting]

Rafael should have been awarded a yellow after the second rash challenge in about 20 seconds.

Vidic should have seen at least a yellow.

Come on referees. If you're going to set the standard within the first 10 minutes... don't contradict yourself 20 minutes later.