Andrew Kilduff who manages the Manchester United Supporters team and helps to run www.stretfordendflags.com who provide the banners on the Stretford End and other fan ideas aimed at improving the Old Trafford atmosphere, answers the Boothen Roars questions on Sundays game.
Stoke have just had a good run of results but were defeated late on against Bolton last weekend whereas Man United remain hard to beat but have drawn a few games this season, especially away. How do you see this game going?
I think this is a must win game for Utd and I think the outcome of the game will see that win. We have had a few disappointing draws on the road, especially at Everton and Fulham where we threw away late goals. Our biggest opponent at the moment is not the opposition but the constant rotation in the team, over 3 years without the same side picked twice on the run.
What style of performance will the Red Devils aim for?
Utd only play to one style, thats to get the ball down, play attractive football and hit opponents on the attack. Its always been the Utd way and Philosophy.
We have players who can get stuck in and mix it with the best and a gritty performance has to be part of the game on Sunday.
Do you think the Wayne Rooney situation will have an effect on the team and fans in Sundays game, and if so will it spark a positive response or will it be a negative one?
In terms of the team, the situation might be that grit and back to the wall spirit that always brings the best out of Utd. Rooneys comments will cause a reaction in the dressing room, its now up to the players to step up and prove Rooney wrong.
It will be interesting to see the crowd reaction to Rooney on Sunday. The Utd away support is a different breed than those who dilute the hardcore at home games. Against Burspapor there was no reaction from the crowd, either for or against Rooney. The next 2 days press could play a big part in fans feelings. What most people understand is that Rooney is still a Utd player and will still probably play games for Utd this season. Some will see Rooneys comments as a dig at the Glazers and that might see a different reaction with fans backing Rooney. Its important that the Utd focus is on the team and the match in hand, not on off field issues when we need to win games.
If you could pick one Stoke player for your team who would you take?
Tough question as cant see anyone who would break into our team. Kenwyne Jones would probably offer a different option up front for Utd in terms of his physical game, so would probably go with him
If you could give one of your players to Stoke, who would fit in to our side?
Another tough question, as its hard to see who would fit in with Stokes style of play. We have players such as Gibson who arent Utd quality who would give you a passing dimension in your midfeild or a player such as Park who seems to have gone backwards at Utd over the last months.
Prediction
Im going for 3-1 United