Comments on: Man United v Bolton: Live and Online

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:03:00 +0000

ok thanks for the link. ive seen most stories not list evra as a possibility, one say hes doubtful, one say he is likely to return, and that one makes it sound like hes surely out. anyway, as for the goals.. like i said rooney has scored 3 goals in the past week, and has already done a number on bolton this season (when coming off a slump). not to mention giggs has been rested and is in great form lately (player of the month). having said that, i dont expect united to need more than 2 goals to win this matchup.

i want to clearify i wasnt questioning your research…i genuinely wanted to know. theres been chaos on united message boards regarding the injury list since some players are “questionable’ then declared fit ya know. thanks again

By: The Gaffer

The Gaffer — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:34:00 +0000

Todd,

Here's the story about Evra being injured here (scroll down to near the bottom).

Thanks for the feedback above. United should win, but I'm concerned where their goals will come from if Ronaldo will be marked out of the game, and if Rooney plays the way he's been playing (below par).

Cheers,
The Gaffer

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:04:00 +0000

i read the preview in the newsletter and i wanted to make a couple points. first, evra is not being reported as questionable. ive seen many people say it, and he was rested on tuesday for a calf..but there isnt a single news story i can find that says he is a doubt. rio and vidic have been mentioned, but both are expected to play. that means united should still have a full strength back 4 in front of Kusz so he should be protected. Ronaldo is obviously the biggest threat, and them stopping him is easier said than done. However, Rooney scored against Boro last weekend, and put in two goals against the European XI side on tuesday. Despite not being a true match, he has been finding the net and appears to be back on track…not slumping. Also Giggs will be probably upfront with rooney, with ronaldo and park flying around the outside. even with carrick and oshea (probably) in the midfield, that is a very fast and skilled attack…also remember united won the first matchup with bolton away 4-0…in which rooney scores a hattrick after being slated as being in a “slump” . i just dont think a draw is in the cards gaffer…but i could be wrong