Sir Alex Ferguson is determined to stick with his youngsters for next Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

The Manchester United manager has used the competition to give the less experienced members of his squad some much-needed experience in recent years and that trend has continued this term.

"I will stick with the principle of picking young players on Wednesday," said the United chief. "That is what we have done in the Carling Cup and we are not changing that."

The stance is bad news for Leeds, who head over the Pennines on Sunday to face United for the first time since 2004 knowing the champions will unleash all their big guns on them in the FA Cup.

It will not prevent 9,000 travelling fans helping to create a white-hot atmosphere that will be a new experience for Michael Carrick, who cannot wait.

"Experiencing those types of feisty atmospheres are why you play football," he said.

"Rivalries like that add extra spice. It is great for the fans and good for the players.

"No matter where you play, or whether the atmosphere is for or against you, it is a great feeling to play.

"Besiktas was very hostile when we went there earlier this season but it was still terrific to play in.

"Leeds are bringing a lot of fans and we are looking forward to it. It should be a cracking game."

source: Eurosport

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Funny Jokes.

Life After Death
A boss asked one of his employees, "Do you believe in life after death?"
"Yes, sir," replied the new employee. "I thought you would," said the boss. "Yesterday after you left to go to your grandmother's funeral, she stopped in to see you!"


Support a Family
The prospective son-in-law was asked by his girl friend's father, "Son, can you support a family?"
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The Water Pistol
My five year old son squealed with delight when he opened his birthday present from his grandmother. It was a water pistol. He promptly ran to the sink to fill it.

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Man City can't sell there tickets for the Carling Cup First leg again us, probably there biggest match in 30 odd years?

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Liverpool New Year Party Details : Thursday 9pm Menu:Starter: Sour Grapes. Main Course: Plaice (6th or 7th) Dessert: Puddings (Kuyt, Ngog, Lucas, Dossena or Degan) Coffee and tea is available but served in plastic glasses as Cups are not on the agenda again this season. Drinks available but No Doubles, Trebles and no Carling....................


The Top 5 uses of the word F**k in history
5. What the f**k was that??the mayor of hiroshima 1945
4.You want what on the F**king ceiling??Michelangelo 1566
3. Aw c,mon honey...who the f**k is gonna find out?Bill Clinton 1997
2. I need this parade like I need a f**king hole in the head!!John F.Kennedy 1963
1. We'll definately win the f**king league this year!!Liverpool fans 1991.. 1992...1993.. 1994.. 1995.. 1996.. 1997.. 1998.. 1999.. 2000.. .2001... 2002.. 2003.. 2004.. 2005... 2006... 2007.. 2008.. 2009... 2010

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