Wandy Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Old Wembley was a dump but, dear me, the new one is absolutely soulless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 There was a distinct lack of ball boys/ girls as well, loads of time wasting by Man U as well. If that had been us you can guarantee there’d have been 8 mins added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, dorty said: Who doesn't hate man ure and its fans? An example, Benidorm 2005. I observed 20 pissed up Notts Forest fans casually singing "Whose that lying on the runway?" outside the Stretford End pub in the old town. They'd obviously pissed them off in the past as well. Disgraceful chant to be honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 No way that's absolutely unbelievable After all the shit Ten Hag was saying too. Jesus man I can't believe I didn't realise. With that an VAR in some FA cup games but not others in the same round, what the fuck is happening to the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 just getting back from London. an absolutely great weekend with my kids and some mates. almost a shame the actual game got in the way! dont know what the atmosphere was like in the lower bowls but it was dead in the upper tier. miserable old wankers not singing, shouting at people to sit down, and quite a few leaving early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, huss9 said: just getting back from London. an absolutely great weekend with my kids and some mates. almost a shame the actual game got in the way! dont know what the atmosphere was like in the lower bowls but it was dead in the upper tier. miserable old wankers not singing, shouting at people to sit down, and quite a few leaving early. I hope the next time we get to a cup final they have an option for those who want to sit quietly to be grouped together. Ideally you want everyone singing, but that stops older fans going. Not sure what the solution is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, Adam said: I hope the next time we get to a cup final they have an option for those who want to sit quietly to be grouped together. Ideally you want everyone singing, but that stops older fans going. Not sure what the solution is. they should join in ffs! most werent even geriatrics ffs. often just middle aged blokes. and leaving before the final whistle.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, dorty said: Who doesn't hate man ure and its fans? An example, Benidorm 2005. I observed 20 pissed up Notts Forest fans casually singing "Whose that lying on the runway?" outside the Stretford End pub in the old town. They'd obviously pissed them off in the past as well. I'm hearing more and more stories of our lot being abused on the tube and on the journey to the stadium by their wanker fans. Absolute scum, they are just a horrible fucking club. I will piss myself laughing if the Glazers fuck them over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Don’t know where to post this but, huge, huge well done to those involved in the Trafalgar Sq clean up, warm words. Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg from Westminster City Council said: “I want to say a big thank you to the Toon Army for their spotless performance when it came to cleaning up Trafalgar Square. “It may have been a rubbish result for Newcastle United, but they scored when it came to removing bottles and beer cans and bagging them up. As the councillor responsible for keeping Westminster clean - and a Manchester United fan into the bargain - the tidy Toon Army are welcome to the capital any time.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, Wandy said: I'm hearing more and more stories of our lot being abused on the tube and on the journey to the stadium by their wanker fans. Absolute scum, they are just a horrible fucking club. I will piss myself laughing if the Glazers fuck them over. tbh the ones we met on the tubes and in the pubs after the game just kept themselves to themselves.... a lot of savvern accents mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, Tsunami said: Don’t know where to post this but, huge, huge well done to those involved in the Trafalgar Sq clean up, warm words. Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg from Westminster City Council said: “I want to say a big thank you to the Toon Army for their spotless performance when it came to cleaning up Trafalgar Square. “It may have been a rubbish result for Newcastle United, but they scored when it came to removing bottles and beer cans and bagging them up. As the councillor responsible for keeping Westminster clean - and a Manchester United fan into the bargain - the tidy Toon Army are welcome to the capital any time.” mackems will be seething! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Bought to leave for 5-a-side. A few Man Utd fans that go but they're generally sound so not expecting too much needle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, huss9 said: they should join in ffs! most werent even geriatrics ffs. often just middle aged blokes. and leaving before the final whistle.... Well of course, but those fans are still going to go. So probably best if they can sit together. But you'd like them to join in with the singing at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorty Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 My brother, in his 60s (was at the Fairs Cup final) has said for months that old people should be banned from having season tickets in favour of younger fans who create more of an atmosphere. A bit harsh and probably illegal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) On way back to Wembley Park there was a few who appeared from the side before you went up the stairs posturing and chanting you only came to see United. Not sure if they’d even been to the match, but a fair few of them still want a bit action on match days. Edited February 27, 2023 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, LiquidAK said: Bought to leave for 5-a-side. A few Man Utd fans that go but they're generally sound so not expecting too much needle Two foot one of them, set the tone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, SiLvOR said: Two foot one of them, set the tone Shout incoherently about @Froggy while my mate drags me away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 18 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: On way back to Wembley Park there was a few who appeared from the side before you went up the stairs posturing and chanting you only came to see United. Not sure if they’d even been to the match, but a fair few of them still want a bit action on match days. A fanbase that is a mix of aggressive, phony-hardmen & arrogant, entitled glory hunters. What a combination. It's not even a Manc thing either as City fans loathe them for the way they go on with their off the field intimidation tactics in the Manchester derby. The fuckers really think they have found the next Fergie in Ten Hag and are on for another generation of dominance. I pray that Pep sticks around for another 5 years and schools Ten Hag the way he has with Klopp. Think I'd even take seeing Arteta jumping around like a loon in delight if it keeps this lot away from the title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just got back and only got settled to reflect on the weekend. Our fans: An absolute credit to the club. Apart from the odd knacker we behaved ourselves and absolutely took over London. Everywhere I went on the tube, Paddington Hotel, just everywhere, were geordies. All with a smile and story, like long lost family and THAT was what it was about. I won't lie and say I didn't want to win but it was genuinely secondary to the sense of community and camaraderie of fellow fans enjoy this great experience. Man Utd fans: Long story short, I found myself stuck amongst what seemed like their whole fan base walking up Olympic way to the tube station. One black and white amongst a sea of red with my 10 year old lad. One of their fans tried to start something but thankfully another of their fans actually stepped in and I had great craic with am actual reasonable red who said it was a matter of time for us. Fair play. Also had a couple of them come and shake my hand in a nice way, as if to say unlucky with was canny. Still despise them but only on an official basis. The match: Was actually proud that we made a real go of it but just played them at the wrong time. They are probably the most in form side in Europe and our form has slipped. Pleased that YAR was there. He needs to open the chequebook and we need to be ruthless with some of the players we love but aren't up the standard. One little note I will finish with: I have a connection to the driver of the team bus and apparently the driver, the security guy and the player liason guy were all in floods of tears on their way into the stadium on the bus, because it was the proudest moment of their lives. THAT is what it's about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Back in 2010 or something like that, Man City were playing Sporting in the Europa League and were beaten at home in the knockout round. Year later they were winning cups and stuff. That’s how this game felt for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Wandy said: A fanbase that is a mix of aggressive, phony-hardmen & arrogant, entitled glory hunters. What a combination. It's not even a Manc thing either as City fans loathe them for the way they go on with their off the field intimidation tactics in the Manchester derby. The fuckers really think they have found the next Fergie in Ten Hag and are on for another generation of dominance. I pray that Pep sticks around for another 5 years and schools Ten Hag the way he has with Klopp. Think I'd even take seeing Arteta jumping around like a loon in delight if it keeps this lot away from the title. Absolutely this, not a peep from them for months and as soon as they think they're "back" nothing but goading and arseholery, all Billy big balls and I know a few. They think people are hating on them because they're doing well again, we're not, it's the air of entitlement and the smug "banter" that makes them detestable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, Astroblack said: Back in 2010 or something like that, Man City were playing Sporting in the Europa League and were beaten at home in the knockout round. Year later they were winning cups and stuff. That’s how this game felt for me. Took Man City 3 years from the takeover for the first trophy since the 60's didn't it? And that's when they could spend what they wanted. Once they did the flood gates opened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Man City's first trophy was the 2011 FA Cup I think. Beat Man Utd in the semi final before getting a final v Stoke. It's like an albatross around our neck atm, winning things. Once we finally do it, which will come, we'll be reet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mattoon said: Absolutely this, not a peep from them for months and as soon as they think they're "back" nothing but goading and arseholery, all Billy big balls and I know a few. They think people are hating on them because they're doing well again, we're not, it's the air of entitlement and the smug "banter" that makes them detestable. It'll be an interesting next 3 or 4 years. Personally I don't think them or Liverpool are as strong as some make out. Rashford has been on absolute fire for Man Utd but take him out and its down to Cart Carthorse to get the goals. They need a proper goal scorer like Liverpool need a new midfield. Ten Hag has done well no doubt but it just doesn't feel like Man Utd are going to be able to dominate in every competition. They are winning games but they still oddly seem very beatable. Funny seeing people I know from school and younger days on social media who I didn't even know liked football, post and share pictures of Ten Hag and Fergie with the cup etc. Must have been so hard for them for the past 6 years! The glory hunters are definitely back at least. Edited February 27, 2023 by Scotty66 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Scotty66 said: It'll be an interesting next 3 or 4 years. Personally I don't think them or Liverpool are as strong as some make out. Rashford has been on absolute fire for Man Utd but take him out and its down to Cart Carthorse to get the goals. They need a proper goal scorer like Liverpool need a new midfield. Ten Hag has done well no doubt but it just doesn't feel like Man Utd are going to be able to dominate in every competition. They are winning games but they still oddly seem very beatable. Funny seeing people I know from school and younger days on social media who I didn't even know liked football, post and share pictures of Ten Hag and Fergie with the cup etc. Must have been so hard for them for the past 6 years! The glory hunters are definitely back at least. This, this is what I was trying to get at earlier. I do not see them competing. They are multiple players off from competing for the title. Their best player is in his 30’s and there will be question marks over how long he will be able to perform to the same standard week in week out. Rashford is in the form of his life, but he’s not going to have another season as good as this one and they are relying on him too much. In the next few years they will either have the Galziers who will probably not do things good enough to compete, or they will be taken over which will result in them being a burden to leverage. You think the payments for their £600m takeover is a lot, let’s see how a £5bn takeover cripples them. On top of this Old Trafford is going to need to be rebuilt. To get it on the level of Spur’s stadium, where they will want it to be, will cost £1bn-£2bn. They haven’t looked special so far. Some people say they look solid, but I’m not sure. They certainly feel like what they did under Mourinho, will be hard to beat at times, are never going to compete for the title, but will be a shout for the cups. So far this season Man City, Spurs, Liverpool, and Chelsea have been poor by their standards. They are still behind Man City, they are not that far ahead of Spurs, and ok they are way ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea, but both clubs will come back. On top of this you would also expect us to emerge as competition in the coming years. I don’t see them competing for the title anytime soon, they have too much catching up to do, and will be held back soon enough in what they can build squad wise. I’d go as far as saying that they won’t win a title in the next 10-15 years. Edited February 27, 2023 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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