Undesirable Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 My mate Man Utd supporting mate reckons: Kusczack Rafael/Neville Brown Vidic Fabio Valencia Gibson Anderson Park Owen Berbatov Rooney has to have a rest sometime whether he wants to or not. The only reason they had such a strong team in the semis was because it was City. Anderson won't be playing anyway as he's out for the season. typical united 'fan'! What, no Ronaldo?! :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 How weak was their team in last year's final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If we don't play the same team that started against Burnley I would be surprised. Incidentally, I think that this is the team that should start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carew_villa Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Man Utd: Foster, O’Shea (Vidic 76), Evans, Ferdinand, Evra, Ronaldo, Scholes, Gibson (Giggs 91), Nani, Tevez, Welbeck (Anderson 56). That was the Man Utd team against tottenham last year. Obviously O'shea, Ferdinand, Ronaldo, Nani, Tevez and Welbeck won't be playing. Hopefully Darrren Gibson plays because from the little I have saw of him he seems like a very average player but 1 in 10 of his shots go in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I think he'll go: Foster Rafael Brown Vidic Evra Valencia Carrick Fletcher Park Berbatov Rooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 those wearing villa shirts to the game- are you going with the claret and blue, or the away strip? i normally dont like to wear different colours to what the players on the pitch are in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Serious Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Tactics, anyone? Anything special you think we need to do to win the game? Obviously the danger man for Utd is Rooney, so Dunne will just have to deal with him as he usually does. The guy I'm worried about is Valencia. Warnock hasn't been in the greatest form since being injured, and Valencia is quietly putting together a fantastic season. Some of his crosses remind me of Beckham, he's a crossing machine. I really think he's been a massive part of Rooney's good form, and needs to be shut down. Everton apparently put two men on him, and it worked pretty well, although Rooney was typically poor against them as he often is. Still, whichever of our wingers is on that side will need to help Warnock out, or I can see him being burned by one or two crosses. That's all Rooney needs at the moment. Not scared by Utd's midfield at all, and fancy Petrov and Milner to get amongst them and get on top. Hoping Gibson plays. And if it's Vidic and Evans, then we have to play those balls in the channels to gabby and behind the defence for ashley. Basically, you know, our usual plan. Evans has looked like a baby deer over the last month. There's goals to be had here. Lastly, we've two great wingers who can play both sides. I wouldn't be surprised to see us dictate our play towards the side that Evra isn't on, as the guy is properly world-class. If it's neville or rafael, either downing or ash should have a field day. It'll probably be downing vs rafael (right? not sure) so we need downing to step up and be willing to take on his man. So excited for this game now, I really think we've a great chance. What really blows my mind is that unlike most seasons, we could lose a cup final and still have everything to play for - 4th and a winnable FA Cup. How good is this season? Up the Villa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Nick Clegg is going to it. Someone egg the prick. >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm pretty sure i read somewhere that Fergie wants to play Gibson, Evans and Rafael, i.e. them gaining experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Freidel L.Young Cuellar Dunne Warnock A.Young Petrov Milner Downing Heskey Gabby. Untied's weakness will be Rafael as he is poor defensively. If Rooney is rested I think we'll win, if not .... We'll still win just by less. C'MON VILLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 “I am thinking about the younger ones to give them that smell [of success]. There are two or three that come into that category, like [Darron] Gibson, [Jonny] Evans and Rafael,” he said. “They obviously have to be considered. But it would be nice to win the cup having got to Wembley and got through those semi-final ties against Manchester City. You want to get to the final and do well.” Sir Alex Ferguson I reckon he's talking bollocks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellyoakvilla Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Ferguson said it's not their priority so we will see a different team to usual. Got a feeling we will win this. And win it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undesirable Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Nick Clegg is going to it. Someone egg the prick. >_> I bet he doesn't fight back like Prescott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMduck Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 So, who thinks we'll win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I can't effing wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Freidel L.Young Cuellar Dunne Warnock A.Young Petrov Milner Downing Heskey Gabby. Untied's weakness will be Rafael as he is poor defensively. If Rooney is rested I think we'll win, if not ... We'll still win just by less. C'MON VILLA! No way is Rooney going to be rested. Stop dreaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 The last 2 years the holders have reached the final and lost :nod: also.. We have won our last 3 League Cup games against Man U ('99, '92 & '94) and.. Man U have played at the new Wembley six times and haven't won a game without a penalty shoot out We're gonna win it in normal time!! 1-0! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted February 26, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2010 It is going to be one hell of an occasion! I swear never to call the Carling Cup a Mickey Mouse Cup again... as reaching the final has meant a lot to us, and to me! Really cannot wait for Sunday now, just the small matter of work tomorrow then Wembley here I come! I fancy us to do it, United will be weakened with some first teamers still in the 11. Rooney will play, i'm pretty sure of that, he won't want to miss this final after missing last years. I'm going with: Friedel Cuellar Collins Dunne Warnock Young Milner Petrov Downing Gabby Heskey Predictable line-up I think, and one that has serving us well recently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddybloke Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Just setting off from brum for a weekend in london. COME ON VILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiHoAstonVilla Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Does anyone have any idea which hotel the squad are staying in over the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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