EPL: West Ham vs Man United - Dec 17
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Super Sunday
17 December 2006
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West Ham v Man Utd
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(Live)
West Ham : Green, Spector, Ferdinand, Gabbidon, Konchesky, Benayoun, Mullins, Reo-Coker, Etherington, Sheringham, Harewood, Cole, Zamora, Tevez, McCartney, Mascherano, Kiraly, Bowyer.
Manchester United : Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Neville, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Silvestre, Evra, Heinz, Fletcher, Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Richardson, Saha, Rooney, Park, Smith, Solskjaer. -
West Ham is in pretty bad shape but the appointment of Curbs is a masterstroke. However, i think he needs some time to get his team morale to go up and United should be able to win 2-0.
Cheers.
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ALAN CURBISHLEY rang Alex Ferguson for advice on whether he should go for the managerÂ’s job at West Ham. And Christmas came early for Curbs when Fergie broke off signing his festive cards to tell his old pal: You will be sorry if you donÂ’t.
Curbs revealed: “I spoke to Alex and said West Ham are third from bottom. “He said 20 years ago, Man United were in the same position when he took over. “And he told me, ‘What you’ve got is an opportunity to go into a club and be successful’.
“What I talked to Alex about was the difficulty of going to a club mid stream. “There were a few vacancies in the summer where people had the opportunity to prepare pre-season and bring in their own players, etc.
“I was just seeking Alex’s advice on a couple of things — in fact, he was writing out his Christmas cards when I phoned and he wanted to get back to them. “I just wanted to have a soundbite from him because the League Managers’ Association, where I am on the committee, can sometimes be classed as the old fogies.
“All I was talking to Alex about was my future and he’s got great affection for West Ham.”
In an ironic twist, FergieÂ’s Red Devils are the visitors to Upton Park for CurbsÂ’ first game in charge on Sunday. And they are the only team Charlton failed to beat during his 15- year reign at The Valley.
United also inflicted a humiliating 4-0 defeat on the Addicks in Curbs’ last-ever game at the helm in South East London, so now he is hoping for something better. Curbishley added: “Sir Alex didn’t hesitate to remind me about my record against his club but there’s a first time for everything.
“West Ham have upset Manchester United before and maybe they can do it again, even though Sir Alex’s team are playing exceptionally well.
Also watched-out for the Ferdinand vs Ferdinand battle too. Big brother vs Small brother...
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I think this is not going to be an easy match... Before the new manager was appointed, i would say united had a 75% chance of winning... because they were not motivated and were probably on auto cruise mode. But now with a new manager, the players will be fighting hard to prove to the new man in charge... I would say 55% - 60% chance now. Don't forget, they did beat the gunners there not too long ago only...Originally posted by CKeer:West Ham is in pretty bad shape but the appointment of Curbs is a masterstroke. However, i think he needs some time to get his team morale to go up and United should be able to win 2-0.
Cheers.
C.K
West Ham, actually have a very good group of first team players... its just that they were not able to respond to their former manager thats all... Alan Curbishley could do what Martin O'Neill did for Villa... But hopefully starting from the match after this... -
man u to win.
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Wah.. Ask Fergie for advice sia.. Like real only lah Fergie.. Steady lah.. lol.. Hope Man U continue to win in style..
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I think SAF is rather respected for off-the field things that he does.Originally posted by dinky1409:Wah.. Ask Fergie for advice sia.. Like real only lah Fergie.. Steady lah.. lol.. Hope Man U continue to win in style..
For example, I do hear that any managers can call him for advice irregardless of the issues and he would offer advice. And later call back. I think that's a great trait.
Even when Arsenal won the championship @ MUFC, he invited AW to a drink at his office.
I believe as a great man, you not only need to win on the field, but off the field also. -
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Man Utd to win 3-0!
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Alan Curbishley faces a baptism of fire in his first game in charge of West Ham United when Manchester United visit Upton Park on Sunday. Having sacked Alan Pardew on Monday, following last weekend's 4-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers, The Hammers moved quickly to appoint a replacement.
Curbishley stepped into the breach on Wednesday and will hope his debut at the helm will prompt a change in his fortunes against The Red Devils.
During his time at Charlton Athletic, Curbishley never got one over Sir Alex Ferguson's mob in the Premiership, although he will draw only minimal comfort from The Hammers' record against United. West Ham have yet to beat Sunday's opponents at home since the Premiership started, but Curbishley will be guaranteed a full house and full commitment from his players.
In selecting his first side, he will have to pick a team without the central defensive pairing of Danny Gabbidon and Anton Ferdinand. George McCartney and James Collins paired up at Bolton last week and Curbishley has few alternatives at the back.
Christian Dailly was given a game in midfield and will hope to keep his place, with Javier Mascherano unlikely to be included. Up front, Marlon Harewood and Carlos Tevez started last week, but Bobby Zamora and Teddy Sheringham are pressing for recalls.
The current Premiership leaders travel down to the capital having won all bar one of their away games in the league this season. Ferguson could stick with the team which won the Manchester derby 3-1 last week after picking up no new injuries.
Patrice Evra missed that game with a minor injury and could again sit out with Gabriel Heinze starting at left-back. Ryan Giggs will move into sole possession of second spot in United's all-time list of appearances, if he plays at Upton Park. With United having another midweek off, it would be a surprise if Ferguson opts to utilise his squad players for Sunday's match.
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is this match later at 12am or tml 12am?
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sat games where got 12am kick off. only 8.45, 11pm or 1.15 am.
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oh.. ok
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New West Ham boss Alan Curbishley should have Anton Ferdinand available again after the defender's recovery from an ankle injury.
But Danny Gabbidon (hamstring) is still out and striker Dean Ashton (ankle) will not be ready to return until at least next month.
Patrice Evra remains Manchester United's only injury absentee.
That means Sir Alex Ferguson could name an unchanged side from the one that beat Manchester City 3-1.
WEST HAM UNITED take on the League leaders Manchester United in Alan Curbishley's first match in charge. The new Hammers appointee will hope he can make a better start at Upton Park than he made on his departure from the Valley. His last game in charge of Charlton was a 4-0 defeat to United at Old Trafford on 7 May. Curbishley admits that he never fulfilled his potential as a player at West Ham, and hopes to do better as a manager. A first ever managerial victory over Manchester United would be a massive step in the right direction.
Bobby ZAMORA is West Ham's leading scorer with five goals - all in the Premiership. ZAMORA needs one more to total 100 League goals.
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley ahead of his first game in charge:
"I do not think I will change things too much this weekend and I have not got any pre-conceived ideas.
"However, the players all owe Alan Pardew a performance, because there has been a lot of criticism of them.
"It would be great if that was with a win as well on Sunday."
MANCHESTER UNITED are defending the only remaining unbeaten away record in the highest League. They have won seven of their eight matches on the road, including the last three, and need to score once to bring their total of Premiership goals scored away from Old Trafford all-time to 500.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side are aiming to extend the longest current unbeaten sequence in the top tier to 13, with a 15th maximum of the League campaign. Victory would give United 47 points - the most they've ever had after the first 18 matches of a Premier League campaign.
Louis SAHA is United's leading scorer with 12 League and Cup goals. Paul SCHOLES has scored seven Premiership goals against West Ham. SAHA and Wayne ROONEY are the club's joint top marksmen in the Premiership with eight each.
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson on Alan Curbishley being appointed West manager this week:
"You always wonder what kind of effect it will have in the dressing room.
"We're expecting it to be difficult. Players will have a desire to do well and impress the new manager.
"It will be hard and we've got no illusions about that, but we have a good record at Upton Park."
West Ham : Green, Carroll, Konchesky, McCartney, Ferdinand, Collins, Spector, Bowyer, Reo-Coker, Benayoun, Etherington, Tevez, Harewood, Mascherano, Zamora, Sheringham, Pantsil, Mears, Cole, Noble, Dailly
Man Utd : Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Neville, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Silvestre, Heinze, Ronaldo, Fletcher, O'Shea, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Richardson, Rooney, Smith, Solskjaer, Saha.
REFEREE
Phil Dowd (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire)
LAST SEASON'S CORRESPONDING GAME
West Ham United 1-2 Manchester United
27 November 2005 - Ref: Steve Bennett
West Ham scorer: Harewood 2
Man United scorers: Rooney 47, O'Shea 56
HEAD TO HEAD TOTALS
at West Ham only
League: West Ham 23 wins, Man United 11, Draws 17
Prem: West Ham 0 wins, Man United 5, Draws 7
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got old Terry
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Glory glory Man United!! We Shall not be Second or Third! Let's win and win and up the pace! Let's maintain that very first place!!
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West Ham 1-0 Man Utd
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Heart pain.. 1-0 loss... Haiz.. I'm puzzled.. Why are they playing long balls? Sheesh.. Losing possesion like nobody's business.. So disappointed.. Heart pain..
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1 phrase-WASTED CHANCES.especially giggs n ronaldo.
united were too panic after conceding the goal,they can't play properly,no dangerous crosses or passes after that.The conceded goal,rather bad luck,or poor marking,no 1 was marking reo cooker who was running late into the box.Rio did his best at right hand post but still...haiz.
now chelsea 2 pts within manutd.
fergie ate his own words really,immediate effect,chelsea worse?they even stronger came down frm behind n beat everton. -
Well, that was expected from the start you could see they were really going for it... I said earlier, they had a very good group of first team players and a new manager will do them wonders for a few weeks...
Anyway, they deserve it...
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the present chelsea is like the man utd of the 90's. with the never say die attitude and tendency to score late goals.
man utd players now sitll quite raw.they need titles to gain those kinda attitude. this is the difference now. -
There's really no hope from the way they played just now.. I'm beginning to think what is so special about Rooney? Heck even Harewood is a more useful player than Rooney.. Why the long balls I don't understand.. Possesion play build up come on.. Goodness... So damn heart pain
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Man Utd didn't played well today. Rooney? Just to fill up space? Where's his top class performance? He was way off form today. Giggs missed a superb chance to score.
I hope that Paul Scholes shoot more often too, and Carrick to run more.
Consolation ; Solskjaer and Park back from their injuries -
the fact that chelsea played first really put pressure on united.
with the lead cut down to 2 points man u knew they couldnt afford to slip up and they cracked.
if chelsea had lost to everton, man u would be more relax.