Reserve Preview - United v. Middlesbrough
By Chris O'Brien
September 18 2003
It's back to basics for David Bellion tonight, after making an appearance in the Champions League against Panathanikos, he will be in action for the reserve side tonight against Middlesbrough. Roy Carroll, Kieran Richardson, Daniel Nardiello and Darren Fletcher are also all expected to start.
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United's reserve team manager Ricky Sbragia has
announced the side that will take on Middlesbrough at Moss Lane in tonight's
F.A Premier Reserve League clash. After playing a part in United's 5-0 hammering over Panathanikos on Tuesday, it's back to basics for David Bellion as he is included in the starting line-up. There is more Evidence that Roy Carroll has overtaken Fabien Barthez as second-choice 'keeper as he is starting between the sticks for the second-string side, with a defence of Lynch, Pugh, Tierney and Tate in front of him. Kieron Richardson and Darren Fletcher, who had a rather mediocre game on Tuesday, will both be given chances to stake claims for a regular place in the first-team squad as they are included in the midfield, with on-form Daniel Nardiello partnering Madds Timm up front. Welsh Under-21 international Matthew Williams, who put in a series of good performances in the United 'XI' pre-season friendlies is expected to be named amongst the substitutes. It's been a mixed start to the season for the United reserves, and Ricky Sbragia's side are still looking for their first league victory of the season, after drawing 3, and losing 1 of their opening Premier Reserve League matches. The United side did have success in the Manchester Senior Cup though, with a thrilling 4-3 win over Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. United Line-Up:
Carroll; Lynch, Pugh, Tierney, Tate;
Richardson, Jones, Fletcher, Bellion; Timm, Nardiello. ManUtdWeb Prediction: United Reserves 2-0
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