The DEFINITIVE English football banter thread

**Steve Austin** · 10-31-2012, 12:15 PM

Lee Mason is ready to officiate Chelsea vs Manchester United tonight after Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that he passed his medical this morning.

**Tommy Thunder** · 10-31-2012, 12:15 PM

I hear we're resting Clatternberg tonight and considering giving new signing Lee Mason a run out.

**Steve Austin** · 10-31-2012, 12:17 PM

Star man Howard Webb rested as well but ready to take charge Saturday against Arsenal!

**Tommy Thunder** · 10-31-2012, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Austin

Star man Howard Webb rested as well but ready to take charge Saturday against Arsenal!

I guess that's why we're resting him tonight. Got to make sure he's fully fit for the weekend!

**Wade Barrett 1979** · 10-31-2012, 12:19 PM

Double Lee Mason gag.

**Steve Austin** · 10-31-2012, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Tommy Thunder

I guess that's why we're resting him tonight. Got to make sure he's fully fit for the weekend!

Can't fault Sir Alex's decision making!

**Tommy Thunder** · 10-31-2012, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Austin

Can't fault Sir Alex's decision making!

I think it's a good tactical move. Putting in the new man Mason tonight in a lower key game, and then playing the more experienced Webb in the important big game on the weekend.

**Steve Austin** · 10-31-2012, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tommy Thunder

I think it's a good tactical move. Putting in the new man Mason tonight in a lower key game, and then playing the more experienced Webb in the important big game on the weekend.

Hasn't been Utd manager for 20 odd years for nothing!

**Shining Light** · 10-31-2012, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Tommy Thunder

I think it's a good tactical move. Putting in the new man Mason tonight in a lower key game, and then playing the more experienced Webb in the important big game on the weekend.

Tommy's got it spot on as usual!