The Manchester United Thread

[LC77]

Rooney's behaviour here is a disgrace.



Especially when you consider he had it done to him. He's obviously forgotten about it.



He didn't like being cheated off the field when his opponents pressurised the ref yet he's quite happy to do it to others. And that ladies and gentlemen is why I will never celebrate him as a England player.

All he did was point out to the ref it was a two footed tackle, which it clearly is.

And this nonsense that Nani jumped out of the way just doesn't wash. Is Nani supposed to leave his knee/shins/ankle/metatarsals there, for Kompany to try and shatter?

The biggest hypocrite in all this is Mankini. He disgraced his profession running up and down the touchline like a nut job, asking for that cheating scouse git to be sent off.

And as for celebrating Rooney as an Engerland player, you know how the song goes.... you can stick yer feckin Engerland up yer.....

[santinomarella]

Always great to see the players in with the fans.

[manutdfan]

DC acting like a grade A douche again. Rooney was letting the ref know it was a two footed tackle he had a good view of it.

Was a two footed un controlled lunge.

[gangsta_795]

DC acting like a grade A douche again. Rooney was letting the ref know it was a two footed tackle he had a good view of it.

Was a two footed un controlled lunge.

DC is a city fan?

City fans need to chill. They ARE the MORAL winners after all.

[yourmumsface17]

Wouldn't say he was being a douche, bit of a harsh thing to say

but I think he is being a touch hypocritical.

[Metal Warrior]

He didn't like being cheated off the field when his opponents pressurised the ref yet he's quite happy to do it to others. And that ladies and gentlemen is why I will never celebrate him as a England player.

So he cheated Kompany off the field? Sorry lad, it's no one's fault but Kompany himself that he got sent off. He presented the ref with the opportunity by going in with 2 feet off the ground. By the way, the only thing you're accomplishing with that last sentence is making yourself look ridiculous. I remember very well how excited you were about Rooney possibly joining you last season. Or was that just small time mentality to get one over us?

Why is everyone always looking for excuses? When one of us commits such a tackle we're generally extremely pissed off because of how stupid he is and how he's letting down the team. Kompany let you down, yet you're just pointing fingers to others. Victim much?

[Tutankhamun]

Sir Alex backing for Rooney

Sir Alex has defended Wayne Rooney's actions following Vincent Kompany's two-footed tackle on Nani at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini was upset with the United striker gesturing to referee Chris Foy that the foul was dangerous and complained it played a part in the official opting to show the red card to the home captain.

However, the manager maintains it was the correct decision to dismiss the Belgian and feels Rooney's reaction was*an inevitable one in the wake of a poor challenge.

"I have no concerns about the behaviour in that respect because, to my mind, it was a reckless challenge and Nani is a very lucky boy because he didn't get a bad injury," he told a FIFA press conference in Zurich.

"I have no complaints about Wayne, I don't think it was unacceptable what he did. I think it was a natural reaction to a bad challenge from an opponent.

"But I can understand where Roberto's coming from because that's what happens with players today, they all appeal for penalties or players to be sent off. It's an unfortunate part of our game."

ManUtd.com

[gangsta_795]

The appeal by Rooney was in the right place. Another attempt by City to stain our victory. Why can't they just accept the fact that they lost and start working towards improving that instead of making all sorts of rubbish claims?

[Shibby]

Nah we shouldn't think that would happen. With the ban handed out to Suarez, everyone will be VERY careful from here on. Hopefully.

Let's not underestimate how stupid and irrational drunk fans can be. And that goes for both sets of fans. They both have perfect opportunities to look like complete asses.

[gangsta_795]

Let's not underestimate how stupid and irrational drunk fans can be. And that goes for both sets of fans. They both have perfect opportunities to look like complete asses.

Yes they can (seeing how Man City fans started throwing bricks yesterday) and they cannot be trusted in such delicate matters. What I believe is, in this case, we should just forget about what happened and hope that no such instances occur in the future. Yes, Suarez has an aggressive personality and has been surrounded by controversies before but though I'm not a big fan of his, I know that he has great talent and we must not let his conduct alone overshadow his brighter side.

[manutdfan]

DC was creaming when he thought City were getting Rooney. He was happy to have him at city back then.

Big fat hypocrite!!

3-2.

[gangsta_795]

DC was creaming when he thought City were getting Rooney. He was happy to have him at city back then.

Big fat hypocrite!!

3-2.

Well we can't blame him for feeling sad that Rooney rejected City can we.

(I know that's not what would have actually happened but I liked putting it that way )

[santinomarella]

Messi has won the Ballon D'Or, but in my head Bebe won it. It's definitely a moral victory for Bebe though.

[gangsta_795]

SAF won the FIFA Presidential Award. Legend.

[manutdfan]

You can't imagine what goes on in some people's heads

Nice one Fergie!! Yep legend!!!!

[santinomarella]

Cantona has announced he intends to run for the president of France!

[dc89]

DC was creaming when he thought City were getting Rooney. He was happy to have him at city back then.

Big fat hypocrite!!

3-2.

If you're using 3-2 to try and upset me you're to going to get anywhere.

Let me remind you that City SPANKED you 6-1 under similar circumstances. United rolled over and died that day. City outplayed United in the second half with 10 men and scored 2 goals.

Doesnt that worry you? That 10 men can outplay The mighty Man United? Face it, you're not as good as you once were.

The whole team gave everything. That's all you can ask for, but I doubt you can say the same when it was the other way around.

So you can't really make me feel less proud of City than I am. They showed more fight than United did in October. City gave an immense account of themselves, many people have said that.

3-2 ain't bad. And it's certainly not as humiliating as 6-1.

[yourmumsface17]

Eurrgh I get the feeling this is going to become a myth. City scored 2 fluky goals, a set piece and a mistake. United controlled the ball in the second half.

[santinomarella]

We're still in the FA Cup. End of.

[Tutankhamun]

If you're using 3-2 to try and upset me you're to going to get anywhere.

Let me remind you that City SPANKED you 6-1 under similar circumstances. United rolled over and died that day. City outplayed United in the second half with 10 men and scored 2 goals.

Doesnt that worry you? That 10 men can outplay The mighty Man United? Face it, you're not as good as you once were.

The whole team gave everything. That's all you can ask for, but I doubt you can say the same when it was the other way around.

So you can't really make me feel less proud of City than I am. They showed more fight than United did in October. City gave an immense account of themselves, many people have said that.

3-2 ain't bad. And it's certainly not as humiliating as 6-1.

Your only as good as your last game.

[dc89]

Your only as good as your last game.

Bodes well for United. Manage to scrape a win against 10 men for 80 minutes...

[Tutankhamun]

Bodes well for United. Manage to scrape a win against 10 men for 80 minutes...

The results counts, especially in a cup game. United did what was needed.

[yourmumsface17]

I think the way City set out in the 2nd half confused United a bit. 3-0 down in a cup game at half time, I think United expected City to come at them, and they didn't.

City took up a defensive formation and United almost didn't know what to do with the ball. City hit 2 sucker punches and almost nicked it. Fair play, but United got the result which was great.

[yourmumsface17]

If Arnie can be governor of California; Cantona can become president!

We need to rig this!

[manutdfan]

3-2.