Wayne Rooney

I am putting all my faith in this young man to win us the European Cup.

The man for the big ocassion.

Can't believe his debut was 4 years ago, great night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpNbpSle5f4

It wont be him or Ronaldo that gets our winning goal. Infact how many goals against the big 4 have they scored between them in the last 2 years? Two for Rooney, three for Ronaldo? These occasions are tight as £#%&! and it'll inevitably be someone unexcpected grabbing the winner.

We've got Wesley Brown.

Originally Posted by Fatboy Shrek

It wont be him or Ronaldo that gets our winning goal.

I wondered what Mystic Meg had been doing since she quit the lottery.

I have a feeling in my tummy that Wayne will have a great game.

Fingers crossed.

Originally Posted by Coracao

I am putting all my faith in this young man to win us the European Cup.

The man for the big ocassion.

Can't believe his debut was 4 years ago, great night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpNbpSle5f4

That Fenerbache game was ridiculous, hat trick on debut, and not just normal goals, 3 excellent goals showing all he is as a player.

Expectations may have went slightly over the top after that game.

i ve a feeling he'll get sent off.

who hasn't scored yet this season?


hmmmmmmmmmm

Originally Posted by hughes......oh i say!

i ve a feeling he'll get sent off.

who hasn't scored yet this season?


hmmmmmmmmmm

Evra

Originally Posted by hughes......oh i say!

i ve a feeling he'll get sent off.

who hasn't scored yet this season?


hmmmmmmmmmm

DONG

anyone remember that bizzare pass back he did in that game??

rooneys debut was a rather special night. stretford nick never looked so comfortable

Tevez will be the hero

Originally Posted by Bral

Tevez will be the hero

It'll have to be from the bench if he is.

MOTWYW

Originally Posted by Coracao

It'll have to be from the bench if he is.

why will tevez be on the bench?

Originally Posted by waynes ear's

why will tevez be on the bench?

Why? Because he won't be picked in the first 11.

Originally Posted by Coracao

Why? Because he won't be picked in the first 11.

righty ho then

so you are guessing fergoz will look to play 4-5-1 when we all know that 4-4-2 is the best way to destroy chelsea?

i truly hope you are wrong

Originally Posted by waynes ear's

righty ho then

so you are guessing fergoz will look to play 4-5-1 when we all know that 4-4-2 is the best way to destroy chelsea?

i truly hope you are wrong

4-4-2 isn't the way to destroy Chelsea. Chelsea don't get destroyed.

Scholes is nailed on for the final, and even if Scholes wasn't, Fergie would play 3 in central midfield and I think he'd be right to do so.

Chelsea's strongest area is in the middle of the pitch, we need to match them man for man in that area. Whoever wins that battle, will win the game. We are stronger in other areas, but the better 3 on that day, should see their team winning the cup. In Ballack and Essien they have two very imposing players. I would be delighted if Grant picked Essien to start at right back, because I think he would be a massive loss. There seems to be a lot about Makelele in the papers today, which suggests he may start with Ballack and Lampard.

I don't buy into this 4-4-2 stuff that is constantly spouted. You pick your team to play the specific team you are playing in big games. We're not playing Bolton at home.

Originally Posted by Bral

Tevez will be the hero

I have such a strong feeling that he will be. He's scored so many important goals this year.

I still think it could be the same team that deservedly won the game 2-0 at OT this season.

The only possible change is going to be not starting Giggs.

This then leaves a slot for one of Park, Hargreaves, Nani, or Fletcher - probably Hargreaves imo.

The way to beat Chelsea is obviously by moving their defence out of its comfort zone. Giggs is our best defence-splitter. He also has the cleverest movement - it was telling to watch the way Ronaldo moved off Giggs' lead to allow the space for the clincher at Wigan, for example.

If we're going with a 4-3-3 then it surely picks itself:

VDS

EVRA
RIO
VIDIC
WES

HARGREAVES
CARRICK
SCHOLES

RONALDO
TEVEZ
ROONEY

Anderson, Giggs & Park would be unlucky not to start, but would certainly be on the bench.
Giggs in particular has been a great calming influence as a late'ish sub in recent games.

Rooney was our best player against Chelsea in the FA Cup final last year...I expect a similar performance, but I agree that it's more likely the winning goal (for whichever side) will come from an unlikely hero....a header from a set piece. (Would be sweet to see Vidic bury a bullet header to win the £#%&!er late on!)

Rooney to notch 2 goals - am on @20/1