[themaclad]

It's 40 plus years since we played the Old Trafford boys in a competitive match, we lost 2-0 in front of 36000 in 1972 ish, They had Law, Best and Charlton but we were undone by the undoubted star of the team, Alan Gowling, he scored both goals, we were so impressed we signed him years later. We had our chances in that game but Spark missed the best blasting over from 12 yards. I had hair in those days.
Fast forward to the present day, home tickets almost gone apparently a 1000 left, United will sell their allocation the ground will be buzzing Monday night.
We won't win or will we, does not matter in the grand scheme of things as long as we don't go under without a fight, let's have a go.
Just as a matter of interest most of our goals come from set pieces, United are not overly hot from set pieces at the back, lets hope De Gea has a busy evening.
We can win it, lets enjoy it for what it is a chance to pit our wits against a top side.

[Devongone]

Do a Bradford!!!

I'll be shouting at the telly!

Well what else do you do?

[themaclad]

Only a short report as computer is goosed, did well, poss infringement on all their goals, Rooney falling over was the deciding moment for the third, Scunny at home more important than this but fun whilst it lasted

[themaclad]

Computer now fixed, power problem so full match summary.
For 18 priceless minutes a home game against the Gunners loomed in the Quarter Finals after Scott Laird's deflected shot escaped the grasp of De Gea to give North End a lead barely any of the home support could believe. Didn't think we'd score but the lead was unbelievable. Mind you it did force United in to upping their game.
An interesting first half saw in my view saw Grayson win the tactical battle as United failed to have a shot on target in the half, closest they got was a Di Maria free kick which went narrowly wide.
North End ventured forward occasionally when they had the ball we did n't look like scoring though.
Once we had the lead expected a seige however North End had a great chance to add a second when Garner escaped the defence but his header went straight at De Gea.
United duly equalised through their best player Herrera although there was a touch of fortunewith Rooney standing in an offside position. Soon they were leading as Fellaini scored after Stuckmann had saved his initial effort.
Credit to North End they didn't throw the towel in, substitute Robinson blasted a 25 yarder straight at De Gea, routine saved. Then cam the killer third goal when a clearly exhausted Rooney fell in the area after avoiding a Stuckmann challenge. Whether it was a penalty is a moot point can't say that we would have got a simiklar similar decision but in fairness to Dowd he didn't send Davies off which he could have done.
Rooney scored with the spot kick and all that was left was for Garner to have a header cleared off the line. A fun night but Scunthorpe on Saturday is now a big match.

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