Head to Head

 

HOME LEG

Ole, true or false: before this year, two 'Uniteds' had never met in an FA Cup Final? Ole: Erm, it must be false.

Henning: No, its true

QM: Sorry Ole, its true.

 

Henning, true or false: United have won the FA Cup more than any other team?

Henning: I m not so sure, but yes, I believe so, it's true.

QM: Correct.

 

Ole Which member of the squad once played for Go Ahead Eagles?

Ole: Oh easy, Raimond van der Gouw.

 

Henning, who is the shortest member of the first-team squad?

Henning: Shortest member? First-team squad? It's got to be Cleggy…

QM: Is that your answer?

Henning: No, it isn't, no.

Ole: No, no, he's answered.

Henning: No, you asked me if it was my final answer and I said it wasn't.

Ole: No, but that's leading the answer! Was I right about Raimind by the way?

QM: Yes. Come on Henning.

Henning: It's got to be Alex Notman.

QM: Correct, or you could have had Paul Scholes. They've both 5ft 7in.

 

Ole, in 1970 United beat Northampton away 8-2. Who were the two players who scored the goals? Ole: In 1970? Phew~! Erm, Denis Law and George Best.

QM: George Best scored six and Brian Kidd scored two.

Henning: I was just about to say that. You should pass them over!

QM: I am not allowed.

 

Henning, United won the 1968 European Cup Final against Benfica, 4-1. Which three players scored? Henning: It's got to be George Best, Brian Kidd and Bobby Charlton.

QM: Correct.

Ole: It had to he those three. He doesn't know any others!

 

AWAY LEG

Ole, who scored the winning goal in this year's Worthington Cup Final?

Ole: Thc winner? Allan Nielsen

QM: Correct. 

Henning, what nationality is Leeds' Martin Hiden?

Henning: Austrian.

QM: Correct.

 

Ole, who is the currently assistant coach of Chelsea?

Ole: Currently it's Ray Wilkins.

QM: Correct.

 

Henning, Laurent Blanc missed the World Cup Final because of an incident with whish Croatian? Henning: No surely… Ah yes Stimac.

Ole: Yes! Bilic.

Henning: No! Really, was it?

QM: Yes. The correct answer is Slaven Bilic.

 

Ole, Austrian team SK Sturm Graz play at whish stadium?

Ole: I have no idca.

QM: They play at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Stadion.

 

Henning, who won the PFA Young Player of the Year last season?

Henning: Anelka.

QM: Correct. Henning is in the lead at half-time so…

Ole: He's only one point ahead

QM: He's two points ahead.

Ole: No!

 

Name Manchester's ice hockey team?

Ole: Manchester Storm

QM: Correct.

 

Name the world famous orchestra based at the Bridge Water Hall?

Ole: No, pass.

QM: The Halle.

Name two bands to come out of Manchester?

Ole: Oasis and M People

QM: Correct.

 

The European Cup Final on 26 May coincided with the birthday of which Manchester United legend?

Henning: Oh yes, I know that… it's erm… Sir Matt Busby.

QM: Correct.

 

Which player celebrated his birthday on 10 June last year playing in a World Cup match?

Henning: The 10th? Let me think… I know it's not Jaap because he's just had his… June… oh yes, it was Ronny!

QM: Correct. You were playing alongside him!

 

Who at United celebrates his birthday on New Year's Eve?

(David May walks past and in his best Scottish accent shouts" "Fergie, Fergie!")

Henning: Does it have to be a player?

QM: It can be anyone at United.

Henning: The boss.

QM: Correct

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