English League Football ** spoilers ** [13th - 16th August 2010]

[Tummy]

Any news on the United team / Newcastle team for tonight?

 

[Stewy]

No idea, but I am thoroughly enjoying Katy Perry, so can you post moar?

 

[Robbo]

Not yet but SkySports have this on their site -

One to Watch: Michael Owen

Screw Owen, I want Hernandez/Berbatov

 

[Shamikebab]

I've got a feeling Hernandez might start with Berbatov tonight.

 

[utajoker]

I've got a feeling Hernandez might start with Berbatov tonight.

he better not i got rooney as my captain in fantasy team. think rooney will start and just do 60 mins since he isnt fully up to fitness.

 

[Shamikebab]

I thought Rooney was going to be rested for the start of the season? Swear Fergie said that.

 

[CliffyBiro]

I hope not. He's my one decent striker in FF. Unless it means Harewood will come on but I think my subs won't work that way.

 

[cheets64]

Fergie minds games already, he will start.

 

[FrankJH]

I thought Rooney was going to be rested for the start of the season? Swear Fergie said that.

you know Fergie rarely says exactly what he plans beforehand

Plus I cant see Owen and Berba starting together, or Hernandez starting

could well play it safe with 4 -5 - 1 /4 - 3 - 3 format with one striker and two rapid wingers

dont believe Cleverley is in the squad as I think he scored for reserves last night

 

[Stewy]

If Rooney doesn't play I'm gonna drown a kitten in my fury.

 

[Ripper]

VDS
O'Shea
Vidic
Evans
Evra
Valencia
Fletcher
Scholes
Nani
Rooney
Berba

 

[Robbo]

That's a strong side, goodo.

 

[Eatchipz]

Owen is not even on the bench! I am guessing maybe Injured again?

 

[Shamikebab]

That is pretty close to our strongest lineup

 

[Stewy]

That is pretty close to our strongest lineup

Ferdinand for Evans, and personally like the more attacking RB in Rafael, and I would say so yeah.

Also, what is this wierd American-esque standing up studio? I am NOT liking this at all. Eurgh. Ewww. Stop. STOP!!

 

[6thElement]

Owen is not even on the bench! I am guessing maybe Injured again?

I can't see he'll get much game time with Rooney, Berb, Chico, Macheda, etc plus the new signing Bebe.

 

[Robbo]

Also, what is this wierd American-esque standing up studio? I am NOT liking this at all. Eurgh. Ewww. Stop. STOP!!

Its certainly a bit different

 

[Ripper]

I like it. Always used to enjoy monday night football on sky as it always does a little bit more when looking into matches.

Well, thats official then:

Drogba > Rooney > Torres

 

[FrankJH]

I can't see he'll get much game time with Rooney, Berb, Chico, Macheda, etc plus the new signing Bebe.

have a feeling from some reports that Bebe is more of an attacking midfielder - both wide and central, but Im not entirely sure (I know a couple have refered to him as a striker though)

 

[Cosimo]

Manchester United v Newcastle teams:

Man Utd: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Valencia, Fletcher, Scholes, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney.

Subs: Kuszczak, Rafael Da Silva, Smalling, Carrick, Giggs, Macheda, Hernandez.

Newcastle: Harper, Perch, Coloccini, Williamson, Jose Enrique, Routledge, Smith, Nolan, Barton, Gutierrez, Carroll.

Subs: Krul, Ryan Taylor, Xisco, Ameobi, Vuckic, Ranger, Tavernier.