Manchester United the easiest draw? (1 Viewer)

[messiahrobins]

Obviously they are not in Man City's league so clearly an easier match than it would have been against the current World Champions.

Chelsea looked appalling today against Leicester but man for man they have more talent than the Salford lot and if Chelsea turned up they would probably win comfortably in truth.

Thought Man Utd looked rubbish v Liverpool today and it was the arrogance of Klopp and his team that allowed Man Utd to fluke a win as really Liverpool should have been out of sight but they tried to keep being too elaborate.

From a footballing perspective, is this the best chance we have of making the final? Or was it Chelsea?

 

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[Alan Dugdales Moustache]

Chelsea. They were absolutely atrocious. We'd have put 3 or 4 past them
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[Hobo]

It's a Semi Final. It doesn't matter who you play it's a Semi Final. Two of the favourites in the Quarter Final games got knocked out. That's Cup football.

 

[messiahrobins]

Chelsea. They were absolutely atrocious. We'd have put 3 or 4 past them
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I agree they were today but i doubt theyd be that useless at Wembley. I think at home v Leicester they were too nonchalant.

Man Utd though were in their cup final against the most successful club in English history who are only 20 odd miles away, yet should have lost 4 or 5-1 so i do wonder if they are the weakest side we could have got on that basis.

 

[HadjiChippo]

It’s another free hit for us, no pressure, no expectations.

 

[messiahrobins]

It’s another free hit for us, no pressure, no expectations.

Robins and Adi wont see it like that. They havent achieved all this success with us thinking like that. Robins said i think before the Leicester game, or was it Leeds that we are Coventry City and we do not fear anyone and expect to win football matches.
That has to be the attitude.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Frankly, we’re the weakest team left… Avoiding Man City gave us the best chance of winning.

 

[Chris1987]

Chelsea the easiest draw, Man U not far behind. Both Jekyll & Hyde teams. We've got a serious chance

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

It’s another free hit for us, no pressure, no expectations.

Yeah just like in 87.

 

[long way home]

They are not to be feared or to be paid too much respect. Players should be told to stay away from interviews as much as possible, let them do the talking. We should look forward to giving it a right go with belief we belong but keep it in the squad.

We have league games to win and a play off spot to go for. Knowing this date is there its a nice thing and a remarkable achievement. I don't want or care what Utd say think or do all will have an opinion all we can do is enjoy the day and no matter what support the team.

Hope we see Tatsu with the team as we did see COH i the play off final. May be to soon but would be great for him to experience it.

 

[Alkhen]

Ironic how Amad who scored Man Uniteds winner also misses the semi for a booking picked up in the goal celebration just as Palmer has.

I feel like that rule need looking at, neither incident was malicious, dangerous or inciting to rival fans, just players living the moment. surely the FA want the full teams playing eachother for the quality of the product.

 

[HadjiChippo]

Ironic how Amad who scored Man Uniteds winner also misses the semi for a booking picked up in the goal celebration just as Palmer has.

I feel like that rule need looking at, neither incident was malicious, dangerous or inciting to rival fans, just players living the moment. surely the FA want the full teams playing eachother for the quality of the product.

Amad suspension served by next PL game

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Ironic how Amad who scored Man Uniteds winner also misses the semi for a booking picked up in the goal celebration just as Palmer has.

I feel like that rule need looking at, neither incident was malicious, dangerous or inciting to rival fans, just players living the moment. surely the FA want the full teams playing eachother for the quality of the product.

It seems really petty to me.
Ahmed Diallo took his red shirt off to reveal…a red shirt! The horror!

 

[Alkhen]

Amad suspension served by next PL game

WTF how is that fair? What makes palmers different

 

[HadjiChippo]

WTF how is that fair? What makes palmers different

Red card suspensions are served across all domestic comps from what I can tell.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Ironic how Amad who scored Man Uniteds winner also misses the semi for a booking picked up in the goal celebration just as Palmer has.

I feel like that rule need looking at, neither incident was malicious, dangerous or inciting to rival fans, just players living the moment. surely the FA want the full teams playing eachother for the quality of the product.

Both palmer and diallo know the laws

 

[Alkhen]

Red card suspensions are served across all domestic comps from what I can tell.

Proper shite rule, so Palmer would have been better off calling the a prick and taking a red?! Mad rule

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Proper shite rule, so Palmer would have been better off calling the a prick and taking a red?! Mad rule

Might have affected the play off picture though

 

[Alkhen]

Both palmer and diallo know the laws

Come on, both incidents, if you can even class them as that, happened in the heat of celebrations late on in big fixtures. There should be some case for switching to a fine or something.

Especially when Semedo can walk away scott free after kicking O'Hare in the nose

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Come on, both incidents, if you can even class them as that, happened in the heat of celebrations late on in big fixtures. There should be some case for switching to a fine or something.

Especially when Semedo can walk away scott free after kicking O'Hare in the nose

I agree
I’m sure palmer wouldn’t have changed anything
I’m sure he won’t blame the officials for dong their job

 

[wingy]

I agree
I’m sure palmer wouldn’t have changed anything
I’m sure he won’t blame the officials for dong their job

Troll?
Get some perspective!!

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Troll?
Get some perspective!!

Really??
wow - ok
Completely understand palmer doing it
Fully expect the fa to stand firmly behind the yellow card standing of anyone asks them to look at it
Troll?? Wtf

 

[wingy]

Really??
wow - ok
Completely understand palmer doing it
Fully expect the fa to stand firmly behind the yellow card standing of anyone asks them to look at it
Troll?? Wtf

Bad law, you support it?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Bad law, you support it?

Bad law?
which? Diallo or palmer?
taking shirt off is bad law it takes out the emotion and celebration cause it wastes time I think just add it on
Palmer running over to celebrate thimk it’ll be entering without permission. Not sure what you would want? If players had run over to him difficult to book but i think it has to be and I think it probably is a yc

 

[shmmeee]

Got to say, reading this, I think there’s a good case it’s against the spirit of the law.

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

IFAB Laws of the Game

www.thefa.com

Particularly this bit about what should be a warning vs a caution (yellow):

 

[chiefdave]

Got to say, reading this, I think there’s a good case it’s against the spirit of the law.

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

IFAB Laws of the Game

www.thefa.com

Particularly this bit about what should be a warning vs a caution (yellow):

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Interesting, is that the only law that covers it because that blows the argument that the ref had no choice and would have been in trouble if he didn't book him argument out of the water.

 

[shmmeee]

Interesting, is that the only law that covers it because that blows the argument that the ref had no choice and would have been in trouble if he didn't book him argument out of the water.

So there’s this bit on it being a caution, but again reading the example makes it sound more intended to be for players literally coming on an affecting the game.


However this is in the same law as leaving the field of play without permission. Which is taken to the letter means even just running off the pitch isn’t allowed.

And there’s a specific exemption for celebrating with respect to leaving the field of play. So as I say, by the letter probably a booking but the vibe the rules give off as a whole don’t suggest this is the sort of thing they intended players to get booked for.

 

[skyblue_55]

We will all have another fantastic day at Wembley. There is a massive chance of a cup so called “ shock “ , as we are a team . IF we don’t progress to the final , our season isn’t over , as the play offs are within reach …….. but for United , getting smashed again by their local rivals is definitely on the cards !