FA Cup Final Thread - 2014/15 season

by Fernando Mon 08 Dec 2014, 19:28

First topic message reminder :

FA Cup Final

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

by FootballLight Sun 08 Mar 2015, 19:55

Sorry, I've misinterpreted, it sounded right in my head but wrong as seen. My apologies, miswritten.

Can see where your coming from there then, but that's not what I meant.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 08 Mar 2015, 19:56

Sound

by Guest Sun 08 Mar 2015, 22:03

by **Crimey** Sun 08 Mar 2015, 23:44

Disappointing performance, I thought Blackburn played alright, but the result was mainly down to a poor Liverpool performance. I think any slights on the defence aren't really that fair, Gestede caused problems early on, but for much of the game was kept quiet, considering the early injury, I thought the defence did quite good. I don't even think criticism of Johnson was warranted, he was really solid, especially coming in having played very little football. Lovren was the weak link for sure, constantly targeted. Hopefully Sakho can come back in, now he's fit again.

Just frustrating that the ball was moved around so slowly, put a little pace into the passing and Blackburn would have broken you feel, but it was too methodical. I definitely think the early injury affected the players, seemed to wind them a bit. Coutinho was poor, Sterling looks a little lost as a wing back as well. Lallana did well though, really bright. Can isn't ready to start in midfield for me, hopefully will drop back into defence for the next games.

by Azzy Mon 09 Mar 2015, 08:47

Did I hear right that the replay can't be for another month?

by Guest Mon 09 Mar 2015, 08:55

Think all this talk of Liverpool being favourites for the Cup has got into the players' heads a bit and they looked nervous for the first time in ages. Agreed that our attacking play was pedestrian at times and whilst Blackburn were solid enough, we should have still been able to create more chances and put a couple away. It appears the replay won't be for another month due to some nonsense about clashing with the Champions League...which we aren't involved in!!!!!!!!!!

Still, we didn't lose but that's about the best thing we could say about the game yesterday.

Read that the pitch at Anfield had a ten year lifespan but was put in fourteen years ago. They want to replace it but with work being done on the main stand in June, they're concerned the diggers/cranes will f*ck it up and it may be too late to replace it afterwards.

by 1GrumpyGolfer Mon 09 Mar 2015, 09:58

DAVE667 wrote:It appears the replay won't be for another month due to some nonsense about clashing with the Champions League...which we aren't involved in!!!!!!!!!!

UEFA in their greed for tv money have spread the quarter finals out to get more money and they won't allow domestic games to be scheduled at the same time. Ridiculous.

by Azzy Mon 09 Mar 2015, 11:09

That's a disgrace. One more reason why I'd never want Platini running FIFA.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 18:55

Really looking to this one, business end of things now. Feels weird seeing two teams like that considering the past of these two, the 22 out there wouldn't hold a candle to the teams of a few years ago

by Guest Mon 09 Mar 2015, 19:06

Th three other Qf's, including my own WBA were pretty dire, hope this one is entertaining. Want arsenal to show up & win this one, I can't stand United crawling to another lacklustre win

by Guest Mon 09 Mar 2015, 19:09

Home advantage, game is bound to be tight & scrappy in my opinion, given what's on the line, so expect the Van Gaal show to continue & them to win 1-0

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 19:13

Id be surprised if United don't win tonight honestly.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Valencia, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Herrera, Di Maria, Fellaini, Young, Rooney.

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Sanchez, Welbeck.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 19:23

Fellaini off Rooney, exciting times

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 19:39

Well atleast their going with what suits them for once Dolph. 4-2-3-1 it appears so assume-ably will be

--------------------De Gea
Valencia ---Smalling -- Rojo -- Shaw
--------------Blind ---Herrera
-------Di Maria -- Fellaini ----Young
-------------------Rooney

vs

--------------------Chesney
Bellerin -- Mertesacker -- Koscielny -- Monreal
-------------Coquelin --- Cazorla
Chamberlain -------Ozil ------------Alexis
--------------------Welbeck

by NickisBHAFC Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:05

"Young has a lot of talent"
"Ozil is lucky to be in the team"

Commentating at its best

by Hammersmith harrier Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:09

Which of those statements do you disagree with Nick?

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:11

Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal - Nacho Monreal

Chamberlain just dicked the United defense. Classy finish though better then Welbeck Laugh

by Guest Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:12

Cracking goal. Ox been brilliant

by NickisBHAFC Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:12

Both.

Arsenal 1-0 up. Lovely play by Oxlade Chamberlin, nice finish by Monreal.

by Hammersmith harrier Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:14

Young has been one of our best players this season and Ozil has been poor for a fair while now, the goal itself showcased his lack of confidence, giving it when he could have gone himself, helped by a bit of magic from Chamberlain.

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:15

Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal - Wayne Rooney

About time Di Maria starting paying his fee back quality cross in.

by NickisBHAFC Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:15

1-1 Roooooooooooooooney

What a cross from Di Maria.

by Derbymanc Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:17

Should have been a free kick at least there

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:17

Rojo pulls down Welbeck borderline if pen or FK but still a foul. Not given cos Michael Oliver is a Kumquat boxing

by NickisBHAFC Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:17

That's a foul all day long. 100% not a penalty but a free kick resulting in a red card as its last man.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:18

What a cross and header. Finally we have a game this weekend!

Lol Chesney

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:19

Remember when SoCal argued that Chesney was as good as De Gea?

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:20

SoCal could argue ISIS aren't terrorists & Ed Miliband isn't a Kumquat tbf Dolph.

by lfc91 Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:20

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Remember when SoCal argued that Chesney was as good as De Gea?

When was the argument made? The argument could be made that he was at one stage, de gea on a different level now though, world class.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:21

About a year or two ago, and they werent even level then

by lfc91 Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:24

Would have been closer then than it is now though. But reading the above comment this guy might have just been your garden variety nut-job?

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:26

He proclaimed Aaron Ramsey the best midfielder in the world

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:28

Tbf at the time anything he hit ended up in the back in the net. Pretty much the same as Harry Kane & Bradley Johnson.

by lfc91 Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:29

Well clearly that distinction belongs to Henderson...

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:30

I dont need to be fair, it was so moronic!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:31

I like it when this ozil turns up, been majestic to watch

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:41

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:I dont need to be fair, it was so moronic!

Ive heard worse things on the football board like...

Alex Song is still top 4 quality
Kevin Nolan does still bring something to West Ham bar tap in's

by Ent Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:49

Double change.

Wonder if the system will change.

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:49

Carrick & Jones on at HT for United for Luke Shaw & Ander Herrera

by NickisBHAFC Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:52

I love Roy Keane as a pundit.

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:53

Chamberlain's game is over just pulled his hamstring.

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:55

"The World's Best Midfield" Aaron Ramsey on for Chamberlain

*Disclaimer
he may not be that good but adequate Laugh

by Hammersmith harrier Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:55

Got to feel sorry for the Ox, far too good a player to keep getting injured.

by NickisBHAFC Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:56

Yeah I really like Ox. Hopefully he can overcome these injuries.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:57

Hammersmith harrier wrote:Got to feel sorry for the Ox, far too good a player to keep getting injured.

It is a genuine shame he seems to be made of glass, great potential

by Hammersmith harrier Mon 09 Mar 2015, 20:58

Seems like a genuinely nice lad as well.

by NickisBHAFC Mon 09 Mar 2015, 21:02

He's also a lot better than Walcott.

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 21:02

Fellaini booked for 2 fouls in 8 seconds.

by Ent Mon 09 Mar 2015, 21:03

Fellaini is such a tube.

by Fernando Mon 09 Mar 2015, 21:04

Ashley Young booked for Piggyback riding Welbz

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