I agree. But, as I've said before, this has to be one of the most predictable CLs in years. Only two teams have a real chance to win it.
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True, but this is a team that couldn't beat West Brom, at least under AVB, and they looked more than up for it last night. You certainly have to wonder about the rumours of AVB not having the dressing room being true...
yeah. they seemed a bit resurgent. which, imho, really sucks.
i was hoping napoli could find the winner. oh well.
Frank Lampard smiled in the post-match interview last night. I could barely believe it.
Rangers might not be in admin after all due to paperwork error.
Great, can we get our 10 points back?
It really is the definition of a farce!
Great, can we get our 10 points back?
It really is the definition of a farce!
This was a Champions League match, and the players were amped up. Let's see if they maintain that attitude for more prosaic league matches.
i agree that it's barcelona's cup to lose but a lot depends on health of Messi, without him they are half the squad
Bayern would be playing "at home" in the final which looking at their home statistics could be quite a factor if they manage to get through
Milan are a notorious tournament squad and has lots of experience and will no matter what be tactically superb
Real has the best depth of all the squads but a lot depends if their defense can hold together and they don't get hit early with an opposite goal
IMHO those are the 4 most likely teams in the final ...
Bayern would be playing "at home" in the final which looking at their home statistics could be quite a factor if they manage to get through
Milan are a notorious tournament squad and has lots of experience and will no matter what be tactically superb
Real has the best depth of all the squads but a lot depends if their defense can hold together and they don't get hit early with an opposite goal
IMHO those are the 4 most likely teams in the final ...
Bloody hell, Bilbao are embarrassing United all over the pitch.
I don't think I've seen a team press so hard for so long.
(Obligatory, "that's what she said")
I don't think I've seen a team press so hard for so long.
(Obligatory, "that's what she said")
to make this season even more absurd:
Hannover 96 just hammered Standard Lüttich with a much deserved 4:0 (6:2 total) ... the very, very average '96 still in the contest and manchester united already kicked out of both CL _and_ EL ?
to be honest i thought they wouldn't get past any other team at all, and now they are in the quarter final in their very first euro league stint
last year was their best Bundesliga result in their history with the 4th place beating their former best result (5.) from 1965(!)
Hannover 96 just hammered Standard Lüttich with a much deserved 4:0 (6:2 total) ... the very, very average '96 still in the contest and manchester united already kicked out of both CL _and_ EL ?
to be honest i thought they wouldn't get past any other team at all, and now they are in the quarter final in their very first euro league stint
last year was their best Bundesliga result in their history with the 4th place beating their former best result (5.) from 1965(!)
This Bielsa fellow really knows his business. His Chile team were exciting and brave at the WC in 2010, and Bilbao are a very exciting team to watch. They executed daring tactics with total fearlessness.
One wonders if this kind of football is really impossible for the English top teams to adopt, because it require that players subordinate their egos to a clearly laid out and carefully crafted tactical plan. It requires extreme committment and total discipline alloyed with a dose of controlled creativity.
Now that United are out, will Mancini content himself with putting out reserve squads for the remaining Europa League fixtures (assuming they go through)? they'll be in the CL next season for sure so they don't need to push hard for a trophy in the Europa League, especially with the league title battle so close.
They don't have any really big stars either, though they are captained by stalwart USA defender Steve Cherundolo. He's also been a one-club-man for them since his college playing days, with over 300 appearances.
One wonders if this kind of football is really impossible for the English top teams to adopt, because it require that players subordinate their egos to a clearly laid out and carefully crafted tactical plan. It requires extreme committment and total discipline alloyed with a dose of controlled creativity.
Now that United are out, will Mancini content himself with putting out reserve squads for the remaining Europa League fixtures (assuming they go through)? they'll be in the CL next season for sure so they don't need to push hard for a trophy in the Europa League, especially with the league title battle so close.
They don't have any really big stars either, though they are captained by stalwart USA defender Steve Cherundolo. He's also been a one-club-man for them since his college playing days, with over 300 appearances.
Way more goals in that one than I expected, but City are out. Chelsea are the last English team left in Europe.
In CONCACAF Champions League news, Mexican clubs continue to have their way with MLS clubs as league leaders Santos Laguna mauled visiting Seattle 6-1 to dump them out of the competition.
More surprisingly, Toronto FC (showing an unexpected amount of fight for Canadians) went to the Home Depot center and knocked out the Galaxy. Toronto stank last season, so to beat the defending champs away from home is some achievement. Though, all they've won for their troubles is the chance to get wiped out by some Mexican side in the next round.
Columbus have a bye week this weekend, and will spend it facing off against three college teams in an attempt to prepare to host league newbies Montreal the following week. After losing our first match, supporters want to see the Crew put a few past what should be inferior opposition.
More surprisingly, Toronto FC (showing an unexpected amount of fight for Canadians) went to the Home Depot center and knocked out the Galaxy. Toronto stank last season, so to beat the defending champs away from home is some achievement. Though, all they've won for their troubles is the chance to get wiped out by some Mexican side in the next round.
Columbus have a bye week this weekend, and will spend it facing off against three college teams in an attempt to prepare to host league newbies Montreal the following week. After losing our first match, supporters want to see the Crew put a few past what should be inferior opposition.
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Curse Suarez and all his little wizards. Next season I shall return and week my rewenge. Congratulations Mister B. Baaaaaa!
Manchester United; look at the midfield and tell me the joke hasn't reached Wenger/Arsenal level. If a bunch of wingers turn up in the summer
At least ACB were good to watch and there were two good goals. Also, no last minute hope
Cheers,
OW
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I feel I must point out that he's from South Yorkshire – we behave with far more decorum here in the East Riding, they're very uncouth around Sheffield way. Fizzy and pachyderm will back me up on this.
Sir Dave reckons it's the best league in the world...
The telly pundits were incredulous last night following the elimination of the two Manchester clubs, it was like their whole belief system had shattered.
The telly pundits were incredulous last night following the elimination of the two Manchester clubs, it was like their whole belief system had shattered.
I've no idea what you're talking about, but this might help!I feel I must point out that he's from South Yorkshire – we behave with far more decorum here in the East Riding, they're very uncouth around Sheffield way. Fizzy and pachyderm will back me up on this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY4tD2Hbg_A
Stay away if easily offended (Dave Richards should probably have that disclaimer too!)
I wouldn't be surprised if Huntelaar strike up some interest from the big english clubs again. He really is in top form this season. Hopefully he doesn't keep that up during the summer
Well there are 16,000,000 people here, that hope RvP, Huntelaar, and co. strike some form this summer.
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