Match Day Thread Manchester United vs Southampton EFL CUP Final Sunday 26/02/2017 Kick-Off 4:30PM

This day is called Cup Final Day:
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named,
And rouse him at the name of Wembley.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say 'To-morrow is Cup Final Day:'
Then will he roll his sleeve and show his stripes.
And say 'This shirt I wore on Final day.'
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember with advantages
What feats we did that day: then shall those names.
Familiar in his mouth as household words
Puel the coach, Redmond and Yoshida,
Ward-Prowse and Romeu, Tadić and Gabbiadini,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And the twenty-sixth of February shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But they in it shall be remember'd;
Those few, that happy few, our band of brothers;
For he to-day that gives his all for me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in Hampshire now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought for us upon Cup Final day.

Come On You Saints!

(With apologies and commiserations to those who couldn't make it today).

 

So who managed some decent sleep? Had **** all personally, early night didn't happen

Drifted off about 1 and woke up every hour thinking I had missed my alarm. Was thinking I'd have some on the coach. Don't think that's gonnna happen though!

Gotta stop in Winch

 

Me! It's going to sound terrible, but I had forgotten I was going to Wembley today. I've had a hectic week, so hopefully this caps off the beaut.

 

sneaking out via train ...although the red and white jesters hat , scarf , and EFL final T shirt might give it away LOL

 

You're not going to believe this but I overslept!!! Just got to the coach station.

 

I would start Caceres if he's fit. Harsh on Stephens but we need to go with our best XI.

 

Catch up on not606 updates = check
Boiled egg and crumpets = check
Tickets, Shirt, pin badge, scarf and EFL rossette ready = check
Bring back the cup =?

Played 10 pin bowling on Friday with each taking Saints players name. Long and Gabbiadini were the winners and later one or both will be legends......

 

Too much of a risk. Stephens-Yoshida will have more of a partnership, our safest option today, in my opinion.

 

Today's the day!! Heading off for breakfast, before leaving SMS at 10:30 ...

See you all tonight as we celebrate the EFL CUP WINNERS 2017!!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHHHHHH

 

Not for me. Not played in over a year and can't imagine he speaks much English yet. Communication and knowing your partner so important in cb. Also he may seem fit in training, but that's different to match fit, espescially in this sort of game.

To be honest, both carry their own risks so we'll just see what happens. You know Puel will be wrong no matter what he does though

 

Random question but does anyone know if clubs are planning on opening tonight that don't normally open Sundays?

 

Not me...

 

How far is Earls Court from Victoria?

Can I top oyster card up near there, and is it one line on the tube?

 

Boufal's goal gets better every time I see it..... pure flames.

 

Yes mate, any district line westbound. Also, if you have contactless credit or debit just use that! Then no topping up.

 

About seven minutes away.

Yes, should be able to.

Yes, just one line - the District line.

 

The very best of luck today lads I hope you leave it all on the pitch and take home the trophy.

 

I think it future we should just get knocked out in the quarter finals as per usual. These nerves do me no good!