Obviously this is a ‘Massive’ game for both clubs and their fans. More so for the United followers as they require passports and at least a 4 hour journey to get to the City of Manchester Stadium. City fans won’t have to worry too much as the roads and traffic to and from Stockport should be pretty free, up to and around Middle Eastlands.
Quickly on to the teams.
Bacon Face brings his wounded team and cash strapped club to God’s own at a low ebb. Having been recently knocked out of the FA Cup by the still mighty Leeds United from the Unibond League, Taggart will be determined to emulate the famous ‘7 added minutes of extra time’ victory over City earlier on this season. It’s not clear if Tiny Tim will be playing as Whiskey Nose has promised to stick with his aging youth team.
Bobby Manc has no such problems. High on confidence, pasta and red wine, the Manc as he’s now called, has to make the difficult choice of what scarf to wear and which knot to use. Apart from that, the only other problem Bobby faces is which Italian restaurant to use in the city centre.
Obviously with games only happening like this once in a lifetime, the fans of both clubs have geared themselves up accordingly.
The MIBs and the Rats will be out in force dodging Rent A Kill. The normal Cock-knee Reds, Norwegians and South East Asians will be coming down a day early as usual and booking into Mary D’s, so they can take in the stunning architecture of East Manchester and mix with the friendly locals at Grey Mare Lane Police Station.
The City fans will once again come in fancy dress, dressed as blue plastic seats and take their positions in the ground 24 hours before kick off as usual. Many will be carrying out of date yellow plastic bananas that last saw the light of day in the mid 80’s. Being a superstitious lot, each and everyone one of them will be carrying a tin of Duraglit and a 34 year old millstone around their necks.
However, a big lovin is expected before and after the game. MB games have asked if they can sponsor Uniteds firm and both events. The eventual winner will pick up a free game of Twister and get a free ride to the MRI in the back of an ambulance.
On to the serious stuff and may the best team win. (feel free to add your own snippets)
