Gribz 842 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Avram Grant feels it was 'wrong' of Alan Curbishley to suggest he wanted Manchester United to win the title, but insists he does not doubt the West Ham United manager's integrity. In a recent newspaper column, Curbishley said it would be a 'great injustice' if United did not retain the Premier League crown this season. West Ham head to Old Trafford on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1, in a game which could see the Red Devils open up a three-point gap over Chelsea before their title rivals play Newcastle on Monday. Chelsea boss Grant believes it was unwise of Curbishley to comment on who he would prefer to win the title, but does not expect the Hammers to roll over. "I'm not doubting the integrity of West Ham and there is no reason to doubt the integrity of Alan Curbishley," Grant told Sky Sports News. "But I think it's wrong to say things like this because he's involved in the games against United and West Ham won against them the last three games. "I don't think it's a good idea to say things like this. "I cannot be angry. I don't know what to say about this. I think it's wrong, but I don't have any reason to doubt the integrity of him or his club. "I have heard so many rumours in the last two weeks. I heard the referees will be with United, I heard the managers will be like this, I heard this manager played for them and this manager is a friend of Ferguson. "I know my head is full of rumours, but I have decided to concentrate on what we need to do and to trust the integrity of others." When asked whether he thought other Premier League managers would prefer United to pip Chelsea to the title, Grant admitted he does not believe it is a major issue. He added: "I don't feel like this. When I meet them after the game or before the game, I think they are more interested in the success of their club. "I think West Ham is more interested in the success of their club to win games. If they have some other wishes, we will need to ask them." I hope West Ham dont even consider laying down tomorrow. We have beaten them the last 3 games so lets make it 4!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I dont think they will lay down but I also think Man U will take 3 points. The last couple of times West Ham won at OT was it not the case that Man U had nothing to play for ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 842 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 The last couple of times West Ham won at OT was it not the case that Man U had nothing to play for ? Or more the case West Ham had everything to play for!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Home win!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Or more the case West Ham had everything to play for!! Probably both 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 842 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Not forgetting West Ham have stopped Man Utd winning the title twice at the end of the season! Was the last in 95 when Blackburn won the title, a 2-2 draw at upton park was enough for Blackburn? But I cant see a repeat tomorrow, West Ham dont have a defence. But id love to a draw at least. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Slightly off topic.... Chelsea dont have an easy game tomorrow either, away to Newcastle ! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascender 352 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 West Ham are a bit of a bogey team for Man Yoo though aren't they? I guess a lot will depend on Fergie's strange team selections (or lack of). 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ibroxian Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 2-2 draw today lads! We've always been the thorn in their side, remember the Di Canio goal in the FA Cup at OT in 2000 and then we beat them in the league at OT later that year. A great game was WHU 2 - MU 4, 0-3 down after 20 minutes, got back to 2-3 then Di Canio clean through for 3-3 but instead of easy lay off to someone I can't remember he had a go himself, Schmeichal gathered, ball went up field and they scored, 2-4! Class! Watch out for 2-2, West Ham to open the scoring. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 842 Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 The defence just wasnt there again for West Ham - gifting them the first and 4th goal. Nani is a total wank, i hope he misses the CL final for that. Curbishley has got some problems, we have been very poor in the last 3 months. I wouldnt be bothered if we sacked him. I like the guy but he isnt capable of taking a team above 7th. If we replaced him with a big name manager then id be happy. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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