Author Topic: FA Cup final 2018: Chelsea vs Manchester United. Saturday 19th May 17:15 ko (Read 38039 times)

sinnermichael · « **on:** May 18, 2018, 01:38:05 pm »

Don't think I've ever been less enthused about an FA Cup final (Cardiff vs Portsmouth included). Despite the talent on show, they're two dull, defensive sides.

Hope Chelsea win it obviously.

sms1986 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2018, 01:40:10 pm »

I'm not bothered who wins this, I can't imagine many neutrals will be bothered.

A-Bomb · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2018, 01:42:36 pm »

One thing is for certain..... it's gonna be a spectacle for British football

The North Bank · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2018, 01:43:22 pm »

Which will be the bigger borefest, this or the wedding.

The North Bank · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2018, 01:45:15 pm »

I want chelsea to win because United will reach 13 fa cups if they win it and equal Arsenals record. Plus Conte is a good guy.

I think United will win 1-0.

lessthanmatt · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2018, 01:46:26 pm »

I hope Chelsea win. The football is going to be bad and the FA Cup asymptotically approaches League Cup levels of irrelevance year on year. The Champions League is the Champions League, the Premier League is the Premier League, and the FA Cup is "one more for the trophy cabinet!

". Always nice to win though

Lone Star Red · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2018, 01:49:14 pm »

My guess is 120 minutes of enthralling, defensive 1-1 football followed by an anti-climactic penalty shootout. A real @boringjamesmilner kind of game. Hope Chelsea win it, I don't mind Conte.

A-Bomb · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2018, 01:53:57 pm »

Equivalent of the 2003 European cup final...

Circa1892 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:34:35 pm »

Would probably rather watch Rachel from Suits marrying that ginger bloke to be honest. Shite game guaranteed.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:37:19 pm »

Shit on a stick cup final.

Seriously having the same apathy for this game as the royal wedding.

Jookie · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:45:02 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on May 18, 2018, 01:38:05 pm

Hope Chelsea win it obviously.

Don't think there's anything more to add than this.

Game will be shite and probably decided by a single goal.

S · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:45:25 pm »

If Chelsea win Giroud will have won 4 FA Cups in the last 5 years. Got to be a record?

QR350 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:47:32 pm »

With this AND the royal wedding, I have never been more happier to be at work. Gonna be a day to forget, just bring on next Saturday when we lift ol Big Ears

Dim Glas · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:52:30 pm »

the last time I watched an FA Cup final was the last time Liverpool where in it

I can't see any reason to stop that run! What a turgid match-up.

A dissinterested Conte and his not exactly thrilling at the best of times team vs the double decker bus parkers.

Sudden Death Draft Loser · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:56:51 pm »

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on May 18, 2018, 02:52:30 pm

the last time I watched an FA Cup final was the last time Liverpool where in it

Same here and i won't be watching this one. However, come on Chelsea.

I might watch the highlights if Chelsea win.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #15 on:** May 18, 2018, 03:03:12 pm »

Quote from: S on May 18, 2018, 02:45:25 pm

If Chelsea win Giroud will have won 4 FA Cups in the last 5 years. Got to be a record?

The number or the timescale? Think Ashley Cole has won the most hasn’t he? Won 3 at Arsenal and another 3 (maybe even 4) at Chelsea?

Miltonred · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:02:19 pm »

The last game at Old Trafford between these two was very open, and pretty good to be honest, despite the wrong team winning!
Not sure why everyone is making assumptions it'll be boring.
That said FA Cup finals aren't usually goal fests so I doubt this will be any different.

Seems to me that shitcoat will prepare his team better than Conte who is a dead man walking.
2-0 to United, though I'd prefer Chelsea to win.

classycarra · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:09:03 pm »

Yawn. Not even slightly intrigued about this one. Doubt I'll watch any of it even if I'm free and at home.

Claude Cat · « **Reply #18 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:23:52 pm »

Hope the Chav scum thrash them.

Shankly998 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:25:56 pm »

Sacrifice watching this match to spend time with the Mrs get in her good books and spend the entirety of next Saturday including the match on the lash I think that's a fair trade.

Purple Red · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:46:51 pm »

Going to be utter garbage but hoping Chelsea don't allow that fraud Mourinho another easy trophy.

S · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:49:03 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on May 18, 2018, 03:03:12 pm

The number or the timescale? Think Ashley Cole has won the most hasn’t he? Won 3 at Arsenal and another 3 (maybe even 4) at Chelsea?

Timescale. Although Cole’s is bloody impressive now I think of it.

02, 03, 05, 07, 09, 10, 12

Rob K · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:50:59 pm »

Do red cards in this carry over to next season?
As always in games between these two, a couple a piece would be sound.

Dr. Beaker · « **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:55:32 pm »

Quote from: The North Bank on May 18, 2018, 01:43:22 pm

Which will be the bigger borefest, this or the wedding.

Yeah a match between a plastic wannabe and a decadent has-been institution with a sense of entitlement.

Frank Becton · « **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:57:33 pm »

A Manc at the checkout at the supermarket today seeing I had my LFC white training jacket on "are you looking forward to the big event tomorrow then" (obviously meaning the cup final).
Me "nope not watching the wedding at all".

Hope Chelsea win, but won't be watching.

vicar · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:27:54 pm »

Ugh.

The worst possible final I can think off. My two most hated clubs and likely to be a turgid pile of crap.

More than likely it will be 0-0 after extra time.
Ideally after 10 pens each its still 0-0 'cos they all miss and then Cortois scores and De Gea misses and Mourinho complains continually until Conte decks him.

El Lobo · « **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:31:16 pm »

Quote from: vicar on May 18, 2018, 06:27:54 pm

Ugh.

The worst possible final I can think off. My two most hated clubs and likely to be a turgid pile of crap.

More than likely it will be 0-0 after extra time.
Ideally after 10 pens each its still 0-0 'cos they all miss and then Cortois scores and De Gea misses and Mourinho complains continually until Conte decks him.

United Vs Everton would be worse, but not by much.

BlackandWhitePaul · « **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2018, 07:05:55 pm »

Not watching it.

Caligula? · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2018, 07:07:39 pm »

I'll take Chelsea, only because I don't dislike Conte and because as soon as he's won it he'll fuck them off and add it to his list of accomplishments on his CV.

Red_Rich · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2018, 06:57:31 am »

Man United to batter Chelsea but lose on penalties ... then I’ll know that we’re destined to win number 6 next week.

But if Chelsea win 1-0 AET I’ll be worried 😉

rob1966 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 19, 2018, 07:14:29 am »

I'm hoping a water main bursts, floods the pitch and the game is cancelled and never played. Usually in a cup final there is one team you would prefer to win, but this time I cannot hope for either to win. Wife is watching it with her sister, her sisters fella is a Liverpool supporter, so at least we can fuck off into the garden and have a drink and leave them to it.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #31 on:** May 19, 2018, 07:52:17 am »

killer-heels · « **Reply #32 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:08:01 am »

Its going to be incredibly boring particularly if Utd score first. Hate both sides but would prefer to see Chelsea win it because Utd fans heads will fall off if they lose and it will ramp the pressure on Mourinho.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #33 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:09:27 am »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on May 19, 2018, 08:08:01 am

Its going to be incredibly boring particularly if Utd score first. Hate both sides but would prefer to see Chelsea win it because Utd fans heads will fall off if they lose and it will ramp the pressure on Mourinho.

No he's safe there. They honestly think he's fantastic.

rocco · « **Reply #34 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:17:29 am »

Will hope it’s Chelsea just can’t stand united to win anything

jed the red · « **Reply #35 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:22:23 am »

Can they both lose?

Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero · « **Reply #36 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:29:25 am »

Quote from: jed the red on May 19, 2018, 08:22:23 am

Can they both lose?

Unfortunately only the viewing public are certain of this

Kekule · « **Reply #37 on:** May 19, 2018, 09:03:59 am »

Who’ll spend more time rolling around on the ground pretending to be injured, Sanchez or Hazard? Herrera or Fabregas?

I doubt there’ll be one tackle where both parties just get on with the game straight after, one side will always remain on the ground clutching their ankle afterwards. Every tiny bit of contact will be exaggerated.

The shithouse final.

dimwit · « **Reply #38 on:** May 19, 2018, 09:07:24 am »

The style of football for 90+ minutes

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #39 on:** May 19, 2018, 09:17:06 am »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on May 19, 2018, 08:09:27 am

No he's safe there. They honestly think he's fantastic.

I know you’re the self appointed expert on all things Mancunian Andrew but they really don’t. At best some tolerate him if he’s winning things but they hate the football.