Man Utd Build Up Thread

[Joe King]

Just been absolutely slaughtered by some 'friends' who support the scum. They are taking the piss and saying we are going to get thrashed.

I just pray that the real Liverpool turns up and wins convingly so I can shove it right back down those cunts throats. Come on LIVERPOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make dua'a, not on football though

[pondus]

Pretty much.

Nope, we beat them at Anfield and we will beat them again, is what I predict anyway. Nothing wrong with that now is there?

Now you can play your 'I'm going to the matches' card, as you normally do every time you make a fool of yourself

[red g]

Beat them at OT 'again'?

you sound just like a manc

[Reece]

Jesus Craig, you're being particularly pedantic even for you there

[Craig_H]

Nope, we beat them at Anfield and we will beat them again, is what I predict anyway. Nothing wrong with that now is there?

Now you can play your 'I'm going to the matches' card, as you normally do every time you make a fool of yourself

It was vaguely phrased but fair enough, i hope you're right.

What's me going to the matches got to do with anything? What card do i have? You're a misunderstood fellow who seems strangely keen to dish out the insults.

Jesus Craig, you're being particularly pedantic even for you there

It's how it came across, that's all!

Stop bullying me Reece, it's just not on.

[pondus]

It was vaguely phrased but fair enough, i hope you're right.

What's me going to the matches got to do with anything? What card do i have? You're a misunderstood fellow who seems strangely keen to dish out the insults.



It's how it came across, that's all!

Stop bullying me Reece, it's just not on.

It's just that your constant negativity pisses me off. If you are aiming for the voice of reason award of the year you should go about doing it in a slightly different manner, don't go around questioning the ones who tries to be positive.

[Craig_H]

It's just that your constant negativity pisses me off. If you are aiming for the voice of reason award of the year you should go about doing it in a slightly different manner, don't go around questioning the ones who tries to be positive.

I'm not questioning anyone, i'm just expressing my own view.

Be positive all you like, it's your right. It's also my right to disagree.

If you're secure enough with your own views, mine shouldnt piss you off.

And you should drop the personal attacks too, it doesnt validate any argument.

[DannyMan2006]

I predict we'll play 4231 again and Torres will be isolated and booted off the park again and Gerrard will fail to turn up again and we'll lose again

That's the key really. I've not been that impressed with Man U's performances this season, so as an attacking force I;m not overly worried. But if Gerrard is his usual quiet self against the mancs I can not see us getting anything from the game.

Gerrard needs to be at his absoloute best for us to get a win and sadly that tends not to happen at Old Trafford. Torres will obviously struggle against Vidic and Ferdinand who match him pretty much in every department, but I can see him getting a couple of half chances.

In every game this season we have created chances to win the game, and I doubt tomorrow will be much different. But when we do get a chance we must score.

[pondus]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...90313-1622.htm

Rafa Benitez took time out of his pre-match preparations to speak to radio journalists as part of the build-up to tomorrow's clash with Manchester United. Here is what he had to say in full.
RAFA


Journalist: Rafa, a lot of Liverpool fans have said to me that they'd love to see the team go out at Manchester United in the same way they did against Real Madrid during the week. Can you do that at Old Trafford?

Everything is possible. We will play against another team in another scenario. They have a lot of confidence in the league, so clearly it will be different and difficult. But if we play with the same high-tempo and keep the ball in the same way, then why not?

Journalist: How much confidence do you take from that win against Madrid?

I think we needed to play a good game to beat a top side like Madrid. We had confidence before, but now the mood is really good. I think people are waiting for this game with great excitement.

Journalist: You've achieved many things during your time as Reds boss, but you have never won at Old Trafford. What has been the stumbling block?

They are a good team and the atmosphere at Old Trafford is really good for them, so it is not easy - but maybe this can be the first time.

Journalist: Would it represent a closing of the gap between the two sides if you were to complete a league double over them?

Our idea is to get the three points, reduce the gap and stay close. We want the team to keep thinking about the title race. We know it will be very difficult, but if we can start the game well, I think we can do it.

Journalist: Looking at the way the season has gone it would be fair to say Liverpool and Man United have been the best teams in England this season. When you consider the results in midweek, would it also be fair to say you are the two best sides in Europe too?

We are both in a good position and have done well. You can say yes, but it would just create headlines. Looking at Europe, you can see the four English teams are still there, but I'd rather be in the final and then we can talk about these things.

Journalist: Javier Mascherano's sending off last season caught all the headlines. Did it show that this is a game for cool heads?

Yes clearly. In these types of games it is important to work really hard, play with your heart and also with your brain. The small details can decide the game, so you have to keep all your players on the pitch.

Journalist: So you have to hope the man in charge has a similarly cool approach to it?

It's not easy for the referee so you have to approach the game thinking they will try their best. Hopefully it will be okay. If he doesn't make a mistake, it will be up to the players on the pitch to make the difference.

Journalist: Your players seem to show extra motivation ahead of big matches - do you sense it is there ahead of this one?

Yes, this is the kind of game everyone wants to play in. It was the same against Real Madrid. They all want to play.

Journalist: Ryan Babel played particularly well against Real Madrid on Tuesday night. Does that please or frustrate you because he hasn't always achieved that level this season?

You have to be pleased when a player is doing well. It is very positive for his confidence and good for the team. We know he has talent. We are working with him. He is a young Dutch player who needs time. Van Persie was the same, Bergkamp was the same, so we have to be patient. We are now hoping to see the best of Babel for the rest of the season.

Journalist: Of course, he has fond memories of playing against Man United this season, having scored the winner at Anfield back in September...

Yes, he got the winner. It was very good for him and very good for our fans. To beat United was important.

Journalist: Can the fact many are writing you off in the title race, act as a motivation to some of your players?

It could be the case. We want to be in a position where we are proud and improving. We play for the club and the fans. It is part of our responsibility to try and do well.

Journalist: So you still believe in your title chances?

Clearly, if we can beat United you never know what can happen. If we can reduce the gap it will give us more confidence and we will approach the forthcoming games with positivity.

Journalist: Do you sense an extra desire going into this fixture, this season, compared to ones in the past?

Yes because we are in a much better position. We know it is a challenge. We know it can make a massive difference if we win there.

Journalist: It's a while since you last scored there isn't it?

Yes it is. Clearly, you must score the first goal. The players will then play with more confidence so we will try to do that.

Journalist: Will Fernando Torres need an injection for the clash at Old Trafford?

I don't know. Maybe. He was training today and is fit, so if he does it will be to just ease the pain.

[Slinky Skills]

Don't know if anyone has noticed but not many of the Liverpool players bar Gerrard straight after Tuesday's game have been giving it the large before tomorrow's game. Normally they do this in the media and the official site before every Utd game, and the end up with egg on their face and looking like a bunch of cockends when we lose.

Do you reckon Rafa's told them all to keep their gob's shut and knuckle down for the match perhaps??

Personally I'm glad that none of them have come out saying how confident they are like the Utd ****ing scum bags Rooney and Ferdinonce have been doing, ****ing pricks. Glad they're just getting on with it.

C'mon Liverpool, does us proud you ****ers and NAIL THE *******S!!!

[Liverpool]

The thought of losing to them makes me sick, we have had an extra day to prepare, I hope Torres is as fired up as he was against Real.

Anything but a win will seal a United title equaling 18, and making it a shocking weekend.

More of Tuesday please, imagine beating them 4-0.

[kingfunk]

I reckon in this game the ref will have a massive part to play , If the ref does not act the Wank we will win.

[SB]

We'll do em 2-1

Skittles and Gerrard

[kingfunk]

Just wanna say

C`mon You Reds Win loose or Draw, what a joy it is to be a Liverpool Football Club supportor, We were born lucky

imagine being a manc? EEEEEEEEEHKKK

[Jaymo]

agreed, hope we dick these c*nts tomorrow..