Porto Red Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good read on the history of the two clubs and the rivalry. Longer than one of @Jerseybean 's intros though so get a tea or coffee and sit comfortably https://www.bbc.com/sport/extra/54dmnima93/blue-v-red-the-battle-for-manchester 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 City for me, purely because I have always felt that, when we get knocked out of a cup, there is some solace to be taken from knowing that team went on to win the thing. Also, I hate United. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 As a boy this day was a highlight for me. Sure the programme would start about 8am then a helicopter following the team coach and a cup final QOS. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: City for me, purely because I have always felt that, when we get knocked out of a cup, there is some solace to be taken from knowing that team went on to win the thing. Also, I hate United. Yep, me too. One of three clubs I truly despise. Man C should win this match; but it really wouldn't be a surprise to see Man U really raise their game, as they look to derail any chance of a Man C treble. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 United for me, always opt for the underdog on these big occasions and would be rather funny to see the treble being snatched away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 It will probably be a poor match. Why? Because it's probably the first time this season that either side has played a match kicking off at 3 o'clock in the afternoon!!! I remember it was also played on the first Saturday in May which marked the official end of the English football season. And listening to it on the radio was so magical for a four or five year old yet to see a live game other than in the local playing field. Today, I'll take my dog for a walk on the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Possibly my strangest ever Cup final ! First time I can ever recall both finalists being so universally disliked amongst the wider football “family” as these two clubs . One side awaiting the outcome of more charges than any other side in history and the other widely blamed for the demise of the trophy for which they’re competing today ! On balance I think I’d settle for Stop Oil protestors getting it called off Edited June 3, 2023 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Possibly my strangest ever Cup final ! First time I can ever recall both finalists being so universally disliked amongst the wider football “family” as these two clubs . One side awaiting the outcome of more charges than any other side in history and the other widely blamed for the demise of the trophy for which they’re competing today ! On balance I think I’d settle for Stop Oil protestors getting it called off I really don't dislike Manchester City at all, the two ties we have had against them their players and fans have been nothing but respectful, and their Manager is an absolute gentleman. 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just now, Port Said Red said: I really don't dislike Manchester City at all, the two ties we have had against them their players and fans have been nothing but respectful, and their Manager is an absolute gentleman. And that’s fine to have that view but those charges have not come out of nowhere . No club in existence has had the number of charges for Financial breaches /corruption/ cheating whatever description we choose the use , levelled at them and I struggle to get past that ! The two clubs have played the biggest possible part in converting top flight football into a corporate empire first and sport second doing all that they can with their wealth to monopolise the football pyramid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Baldyman said: And that’s fine to have that view but those charges have not come out of nowhere . No club in existence has had the number of charges for Financial breaches /corruption/ cheating whatever description we choose the use , levelled at them and I struggle to get past that ! The two clubs have played the biggest possible part in converting top flight football into a corporate empire first and sport second doing all that they can with their wealth to monopolise the football pyramid. Nah, they are nowhere the worst, when you look at all the proven charges of bribery, corruption and or financial misdealings across the football world. They are no saints, unfortunately pushing the boundaries is necessary to compete these days, but what have they actually been convicted of really? On top of that, it really has nothing to do with the players, Manager or fans what happens financially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just can’t stand Man United. Hate seeing there’s and Liverpools shirt in and around Bristol. And all the glory plastic fans So definitely come on Man City 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, Baldyman said: And that’s fine to have that view but those charges have not come out of nowhere . No club in existence has had the number of charges for Financial breaches /corruption/ cheating whatever description we choose the use , levelled at them and I struggle to get past that ! The two clubs have played the biggest possible part in converting top flight football into a corporate empire first and sport second doing all that they can with their wealth to monopolise the football pyramid. With the stuff coming out about the Abramovich era Chelsea run them close. Don’t like either side, don’t remotely care who wins & won’t watch it. Genuinely cannot recall the last FA cup final I watched. The point about plastics is spot on, really irritating to see kids in Liverpool, Man U, Chelsea, Man City shirts, rubbish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Unfortunately I am working just around the corner from Wembley today. Mancs are everywhere in City tops and a shitload of londeners in united tops. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Super said: As a boy this day was a highlight for me. Sure the programme would start about 8am then a helicopter following the team coach and a cup final QOS. And cup final it's a Knockout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Yep we think we got it tough, with Man it'd shirts here, all the clubs in London and you see as many man utd tops as the big four I'd say! Even back in the 70s they had a big following in the capital 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Super said: As a boy this day was a highlight for me. Sure the programme would start about 8am then a helicopter following the team coach and a cup final QOS. and also the songs that were written especially for the FA cup. Anfield Rap, Blue is the Colour and Ossies dream etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Man U fans I've worked with in the past included a girl who grew up in Guernsey, a bloke from Malta who lived in Daventry and a chap from Falmouth. They all made a reasonable point when they said they had no local league teams to them so they went for what was the most exciting top-flight side at the time they became interested in football. It's Bristolian Man U fans" who get my goat. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Usually I go for the underdog but my strong dislike of Man U takes over here. Would be quite happy to see Man City win the treble although more open to Inter beating them next week, so much riding on it because of that so looking forward to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Ossie's dream best final song ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Plus Man United beat us in our last FA Cup final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just now, Red Army 75 said: Plus Man United beat us in our last FA Cup final. Dreaded Sandy Turnbull, was the worst day of my life 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Plus Man United beat us in our last FA Cup final. Manchester Uniteds first win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Can’t stand Man United and all the aura, arrogance that comes with that club. The Neville’s, Fergie time, Cantona, Rio, Scholes… Meh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Plus Man United beat us in our last FA Cup final. I was swimming that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: Dreaded Sandy Turnbull, was the worst day of my life Yes I remember her. However, you've had a long and disappointing life supporting City ever since. 4 minutes ago, Lew-T said: I was swimming that day. In what ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: Manchester Uniteds first win Just over 71k in attendance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 50 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Just can’t stand Man United. Hate seeing there’s and Liverpools shirt in and around Bristol. And all the glory plastic fans So definitely come on Man City Be Man City shirts soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Yep we think we got it tough, with Man it'd shirts here, all the clubs in London and you see as many man utd tops as the big four I'd say! Even back in the 70s they had a big following in the capital When we went away in the 70s if Man Utd were at home always a South Wales going up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Laura Woods looking fiiiiiiiiine on ITV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 0-0 and both teams to miss all their penalties please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, David Brent said: 0-0 and both teams to miss all their penalties please Unlikely :laugh: and anyway, it's summer and I'm missing football already. Not for me, I'm hoping for an epic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I can’t decide, I’ve never been on the hate United wagon and I really like Pep. In fact I can never get really worked up about any football club bar one. So I hope for a lot of goals for both sides, a great game that the whole watching world can admire and what will be will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Ciderhead433 said: When we went away in the 70s if Man Utd were at home always a South Wales going up north. Always loads waiting on Broadway in Bridgwater for a coach too - I think it started in North Devon and picked up there on the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Baldyman said: Possibly my strangest ever Cup final ! First time I can ever recall both finalists being so universally disliked amongst the wider football “family” as these two clubs . One side awaiting the outcome of more charges than any other side in history and the other widely blamed for the demise of the trophy for which they’re competing today ! On balance I think I’d settle for Stop Oil protestors getting it called off Think Liverpool are disliked just as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Oh my word. Have that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Yessssss !!!! ”Ave it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Great finish! Not a bad parting gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Couple more in the next 10 minutes to kill it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Pick that one out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Incredible strike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 That's not down to dodgy accounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Fastest ever fa cup final goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 34 minutes ago, David Brent said: 0-0 and both teams to miss all their penalties please Oh well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 34 minutes ago, David Brent said: 0-0 and both teams to miss all their penalties please Hope you didn’t put money on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 ‘Kin ‘ell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: Man U fans I've worked with in the past included a girl who grew up in Guernsey, a bloke from Malta who lived in Daventry and a chap from Falmouth. They all made a reasonable point when they said they had no local league teams to them so they went for what was the most exciting top-flight side at the time they became interested in football. It's Bristolian Man U fans" who get my goat. If we look at it like that do we dislike city fans ( Bristol ) from Devon Gloucester Cheltenham south wales & the forest of green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Should make a game of it, Man Utd can't just try to stifle them now. Oh and if you had any doubts about who to support just remember who has Bruno Fernandes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 What’s the saying if your gonna concede concede early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 minute ago, redkev said: If we look at it like that do we dislike city fans ( Bristol ) from Devon Gloucester Cheltenham south wales & the forest of green Bit nearer to us than Bristol is to Manchester, plus I don't think you can ever accuse someone choosing to support Bristol City of "glory hunting". 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I know it’s early but this looks ominous for utd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just went out and told my wife it took 13 seconds to score, she said well done love even you last longer than that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Should make a game of it, Man Utd can't just try to stifle them now. Oh and if you had any doubts about who to support just remember who has Bruno Fernandes. I fear for the officials now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 How is that not a yellow card, or worse? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: How is that not a yellow card, or worse? Man Utd player Simple as that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just now, Maltshoveller said: Man Utd player Simple as that How often does he get away with those fouls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Midred said: How often does he get away with those fouls? He usually doesn’t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Wonder if any half and half scarves was sold today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Pen Man U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Embarrassing decision. VAR is **** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 ******* joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 He can’t jump in air with hands not in air, ridiculous decision 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 hours ago, E.G.Red said: Manchester Uniteds first win VAR is such a waste of time, that's never handball, I don't care what the letter of the law says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 The problem is something like that looks completely out of context slowed down. No way is that deliberate handball at normal speed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 What the **** is that Never a pen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 If that’s a pen by the laws of the game then the law is an ass. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Literally headed at him from one foot. Simply stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 JUST BIN VAR!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 It wasn't a deliberate handball, it didn't even impact the header, there was no advantage gained, such a stupid decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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