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[PED]

Originally Posted by Ross K

Let's hope for a better game than last Saturday.

Anything would be better than that game last week, it almost made me start watching the NBA.....lol

Nice work Fena, you've got to be pleased.

Tomorrow should be a good one, curious to see how Milan performs-depends on how closely the ref calls the game.

If he lets Milan gets physical with the little men, it could be a result for AC. Is Van Bommel playing or is he suspended....couldn't remember?

[NickC]

I actually wasn't impressed Benfica for all the talent they have in their side, TBH. I expected a lot more from them.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by NickC

I actually wasn't impressed Benfica for all the talent they have in their side, TBH. I expected a lot more from them.

So did I. The Benfica manager saw it differently though!

"We dominated for almost the entire game and created more scoring opportunities but ultimately luck was not on our side."

"We were mature, played well and did not let Chelsea create a lot. I don't think we deserved to lose tonight."

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by PED

Didn't see the game but was Stoke really that physical against City yesterday?

Mancini was so mad he wouldn't even talk to the press-who was the ref?

Wasn't anything more than you'd expect from them really..only thing that stood out was an elbow from Whitehead on Silva that the Stoke fans booed Silva for since they thought he was faking (he had to leave the pitch because he was bleeding so they were wrong about that).

Mancini doesn't seem to get along with the British managers too well especially if they have physical tactics..a bit ironic as City are one of the most physical sides in the league.

[Ross K]

Top notch defensive job by Milan this evening. Haven't seen Barca's passing fluency quite so impaired for a while. That said, the penalty decision declined was just insane. I also reckon it will be a different story in Spain.

[NickC]

Originally Posted by Ross K

Top notch defensive job by Milan this evening. Haven't seen Barca's passing fluency quite so impaired for a while. That said, the penalty decision declined was just insane. I also reckon it will be a different story in Spain.

You're right. Milan were excellent at the back, but to say that the pitch was in great shape or to say that Barcelona didn't have a legit shout for a penalty on the tackle on Sanchez would be a lie. The result was somewhat surprising, and I think Pep will try to even things out next week for the return leg - I wouldn't be surprised to see Barca smash Milan, TBH. I think I'm going to go put down a few on that.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by NickC

You're right. Milan were excellent at the back, but to say that the pitch was in great shape or to say that Barcelona didn't have a legit shout for a penalty on the tackle on Sanchez would be a lie. The result was somewhat surprising, and I think Pep will try to even things out next week for the return leg - I wouldn't be surprised to see Barca smash Milan, TBH. I think I'm going to go put down a few on that.

I'm not so sure, Milan have a good defence and they are shielded very well. Nocerino and Ambrosini are pretty much there to stop anyone even getting to the defence, so it will be tricky for Barcelona, especially when you have to be wary of Ibrahimovic, Boateng and Robinho up the other end.

I think i'll say 2-2, with Milan going through on away goals. That would be the best thing for the tournament imo. Showing it is possible to knock Barcelona out over 2 legs and seeing the mighty Milan back where they feel they belong after so long, it would be good to see.

[Ross K]

Re ultimate winner of Champ.'s Lge my feeling is it will be Real or Barca.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Ross K

Re ultimate winner of Champ.'s Lge my feeling is it will be Real or Barca.

Really sticking your neck out there, Ross!

At the start of the season I went for Bayern Munich, which i'll stick with. I'm hoping for someone other than the big 2 in Spain win it, someone like Bayern Munich, AC Milan or Chelsea

Ferriera said Chelsea are looking to do what Liverpool did in 2005, that kind of story that doesn't happen often is what i'm hoping for, either that or Munich winning it on their home ground.

[Ross K]

Originally Posted by Feña14

Really sticking your neck out there, Ross!

At the start of the season I went for Bayern Munich, which i'll stick with. I'm hoping for someone other than the big 2 in Spain win it, someone like Bayern Munich, AC Milan or Chelsea

Ferriera said Chelsea are looking to do what Liverpool did in 2005, that kind of story that doesn't happen often is what i'm hoping for, either that or Munich winning it on their home ground.

Okay, if it's about taking a punt, long shots, etc, I'll go for Chelsea.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Ross K

Okay, if it's about taking a punt, long shots, etc, I'll go for Chelsea.

Ouch! Haha.

I think seeing Chelsea take Tottenham's place in next years competition is more incentive than winning the actual tournament

[NickC]

Originally Posted by Feña14

I'm not so sure, Milan have a good defence and they are shielded very well. Nocerino and Ambrosini are pretty much there to stop anyone even getting to the defence, so it will be tricky for Barcelona, especially when you have to be wary of Ibrahimovic, Boateng and Robinho up the other end.

I think i'll say 2-2, with Milan going through on away goals. That would be the best thing for the tournament imo. Showing it is possible to knock Barcelona out over 2 legs and seeing the mighty Milan back where they feel they belong after so long, it would be good to see.

I don't think Milan have it in them to win at the Nou Camp, as much as I would love to see it happen. It's not an easy task, though, but if anyone can do it, it's probably Milan.

Originally Posted by Ross K

Re ultimate winner of Champ.'s Lge my feeling is it will be Real or Barca.

It will be Real. Or my wallet will cry, I put down a good amount on them winning it at 14/1 and I would be gutted if it didn't work out.

Originally Posted by Feña14

Really sticking your neck out there, Ross!

At the start of the season I went for Bayern Munich, which i'll stick with. I'm hoping for someone other than the big 2 in Spain win it, someone like Bayern Munich, AC Milan or Chelsea

Ferriera said Chelsea are looking to do what Liverpool did in 2005, that kind of story that doesn't happen often is what i'm hoping for, either that or Munich winning it on their home ground.

I don't think Bayern will win it this time, but next year they will, especially considering they've already signed Shaqiri and will no doubt look to build on that.

Originally Posted by Ross K

Okay, if it's about taking a punt, long shots, etc, I'll go for Chelsea.

OUCH! Well, they're a better shot to win it than Spurs ever will be.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by NickC

I don't think Milan have it in them to win at the Nou Camp, as much as I would love to see it happen. It's not an easy task, though, but if anyone can do it, it's probably Milan.

Yeah, backing anyone to beat Barcelona at home is pretty stupid. As you say though, Milan are one of only a few teams who are capable of it, but even then they need to play out of their skin and get lucky.

Originally Posted by NickC

I don't think Bayern will win it this time, but next year they will, especially considering they've already signed Shaqiri and will no doubt look to build on that.

They will be better next year, absolutely. I think Dortmund being so good is helping them, to have top quality opposition like that keeping you on your toes in the league, it helps. I still think they can do it though, Robben and Gomez score goals, plus they will only have to beat Barcelona in a one off game in the final, not to mention it will be at their home ground.

If they get past Real Madrid, which you won't like hearing me say they can I think they have a shot in the final.

[Ross K]

Hmm, something lost in translation or misconstrued I think re my earlier post. I wasn't having a dig at Chelsea at all. For the record, I think RM or Barca will win. And as an outside bet I choose the blues.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Ross K

Hmm, something lost in translation or misconstrued I think re my earlier post. I wasn't having a dig at Chelsea at all. For the record, I think RM or Barca will win. And as an outside bet I choose the blues.

We're just messing

Chelsea v Bayern Munich final I say! Would make for a much better Saturday night than the usual Britain's Got Talent

[Ross K]

They've just announced the Spurs - Chelsea FA Cup semi will be played on a Sunday evening @ 6 pm... WTFlip is that about? Apart from a few things, you can just imagine the effects of all day drinking before the game with these 2 sets of fans who don't exactly love each other... mad scheduling IMO.

Papers full of Brendan Rodgers as potentially our manager this morning (Levy has supposedly targeted him.) Although risky, I'm pretty much in favour of this idea. As someone who's created a Welsh version of Barca (LOL), he's the Prem manager of the year imo. But we'll see...

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Ross K

They've just announced the Spurs - Chelsea FA Cup semi will be played on a Sunday evening @ 6 pm... WTFlip is that about? Apart from a few things, you can just imagine the effects of all day drinking before the game with these 2 sets of fans who don't exactly love each other... mad scheduling IMO.

Totally agree, no doubt fans will be turning up early as it's local and will be drinking from lunch time onwards. Violence looks likely, not good at all, especially when something could of been done about it.

They say Liverpool couldn't play on Sunday because it's the same date as the Hillsborough disaster, and they can't make them play on that day. Man Utd play on the same day as the Munich tragedy and use it as part of the way they remember the lost, bit strange that one.

[Ross K]

Also from the POV of Chelsea, now having to play the semi late Sunday and then the CL game just 3 days later, well, that's tough. And don't forget other countries go out on a limb and reschedule domestically in a way that assists teams when they are in similar situations. I'm surprised the FA isn't helpfully throwing in an England friendly on the Monday just to keep everyone on their toes.

[Ross K]

Only just heard this about Petrov. Just too appalling for words. One minute your captaining Villa against Arsenal. The next you're fighting for your life...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...leukaemia.html

[Breaker]

Don't think my heart can take much more of this season, fooking hell crazy game and now absolutely vital to beat Arse away to even stay in the race and not have United win the title at Eastlands