Euro Champions League 14/15
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3 - 0 and we f#cked it up. No more than Anderlecht deserved, they could have even won it at the end. Arsenal were horrible at times.
It's sad that clubs like Anderlecht can't keep their young teams together as they will no doubt get raided by the richer, lazier clubs at the end of the season. Would make for a much better comp if clubs could build and keep their squads.
It's sad that clubs like Anderlecht can't keep their young teams together as they will no doubt get raided by the richer, lazier clubs at the end of the season. Would make for a much better comp if clubs could build and keep their squads.
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Watching it now, it's a good game.Juventino wrote:Huge win. Great spirit shown after we went behind, much better approach from the start. But not scoring that fourth could come back to haunt us - Olympiacos have the better head-to-head record now. We have to get four points (assuming Atletico beat Olympiacos next game).
I love watching Pirlo play, makes me smile he's so far ahead of everyone else.
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Arsenal stopped me from winning $260 multi. Left the house happy as can be and by the time I got to work it was 3-3. It would be wise for everyone to steer clear of me in the office today
Rodgers roll over and die team selection cheered me up a little though
Rodgers roll over and die team selection cheered me up a little though
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Last match day Italian football was finished.
Today Arsenal drop their bundle at the Emirates to Anderlecht no less & Liverpool are celebrating a respectful loss in a game where they'd conceded defeat before it had started.
Today Arsenal drop their bundle at the Emirates to Anderlecht no less & Liverpool are celebrating a respectful loss in a game where they'd conceded defeat before it had started.
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His best performance of the season.Nice One Cyril wrote:Watching it now, it's a good game.Juventino wrote:Huge win. Great spirit shown after we went behind, much better approach from the start. But not scoring that fourth could come back to haunt us - Olympiacos have the better head-to-head record now. We have to get four points (assuming Atletico beat Olympiacos next game).
I love watching Pirlo play, makes me smile he's so far ahead of everyone else.
Pirlo has not scored in open play since March 2012 - since then one penalty (well, it was saved and he put in the rebound) and 16 free kicks I feel more assured when Pirlo takes a free kick than when he's at the spot.
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Happy for you that Arsenal's stuff up this morning against 5 time Euro trophy winners Anderlecht leaves you comfortable with where Italian football is at.getborn wrote:Last match day Italian football was finished.
Today Arsenal drop their bundle at the Emirates to Anderlecht no less & Liverpool are celebrating a respectful loss in a game where they'd conceded defeat before it had started.
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N5 1BH wrote:Happy for you that Arsenal's stuff up this morning against 5 time Euro trophy winners Anderlecht leaves you comfortable with where Italian football is at.getborn wrote:Last match day Italian football was finished.
Today Arsenal drop their bundle at the Emirates to Anderlecht no less & Liverpool are celebrating a respectful loss in a game where they'd conceded defeat before it had started.
Thankyou & Man City this morning was the icing the cake.
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Jeez, anyone see Steve Nicol, Shaka Hislop & Craig Burley on ESPN get stuck in about Liverpool playing nearly a Reserve side in Madrid, being content with an 'honourable' defeat & saving themselves for this weekend's game v. Chelsea? They didn't hold back..
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Rightly so, it was embarrassing. All of the players that worked so hard to get that chance last season got rested??!!
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Which is why, however many teams they let into it, it should be random draw and a straight two leg knockout, no sodding about.Derek wrote:Rightly so, it was embarrassing. All of the players that worked so hard to get that chance last season got rested??!!
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i don't agree with it at all, but if we beat Chelsea and win the last 2 CL games BR git it right.
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Uefa's rules on teams' Champions League participation
Duties of the clubs
4.01 (d) to play in the competition until their elimination and to field their strongest team throughout the competition
In truth I suppose it could be argued that leaving out the likes of balloteli, lovren, Johnson, sakho & coutinho etc does make the team stronger
Duties of the clubs
4.01 (d) to play in the competition until their elimination and to field their strongest team throughout the competition
In truth I suppose it could be argued that leaving out the likes of balloteli, lovren, Johnson, sakho & coutinho etc does make the team stronger
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It's a stupid 'rule'. The manager decides his strongest team for each game.
Also Liverpool's score was 'better' in this game, so how could anyone say it was a weaker team.
Also Liverpool's score was 'better' in this game, so how could anyone say it was a weaker team.
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I think City did well to force mistakes out of Bayern but its pretty sad that the Premier league champion needs to force errors out of a side that's down one player to get a result.
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:?Stuckey wrote:I think City did well to force mistakes out of Bayern but its pretty sad that the Premier league champion needs to force errors out of a side that's down one player to get a result.
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Confused me too, but then I remembered that this doesn't happen on FIFA15haywood djablowme wrote::?Stuckey wrote:I think City did well to force mistakes out of Bayern but its pretty sad that the Premier league champion needs to force errors out of a side that's down one player to get a result.
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What did Fossie say after the game as he so biased towards Bayern now they have Pep as manager? I am sure he was smirking at half time with the score at 2-1.Stuckey wrote:I think City did well to force mistakes out of Bayern but its pretty sad that the Premier league champion needs to force errors out of a side that's down one player to get a result.
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Yes he was enjoying himself then!ozzie owl wrote:What did Fossie say after the game as he so biased towards Bayern now they have Pep as manager? I am sure he was smirking at half time with the score at 2-1.Stuckey wrote:I think City did well to force mistakes out of Bayern but its pretty sad that the Premier league champion needs to force errors out of a side that's down one player to get a result.
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I'm no Man City fan but would loved to have seen and heard Fossie after the match.Stuckey wrote:Yes he was enjoying himself then!ozzie owl wrote:What did Fossie say after the game as he so biased towards Bayern now they have Pep as manager? I am sure he was smirking at half time with the score at 2-1.Stuckey wrote:I think City did well to force mistakes out of Bayern but its pretty sad that the Premier league champion needs to force errors out of a side that's down one player to get a result.
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The penalty on Aguero was warranted, but the triple punishment now for the Bayern defender for that non-violent DOGSO tackle underlines why UEFA is so determined to reduce that DOGSO sanction to a penalty & yellow card.
This issue rightfully currently sits with Laws Board IFAB's Technical committee and will be on IFAB's next AGM. AGAIN.
This issue rightfully currently sits with Laws Board IFAB's Technical committee and will be on IFAB's next AGM. AGAIN.
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He wasn't as upset as I thought he would be. He paid credit to City for the equaliser as their pressing forced the mistake from Alonso but he said the 3rd City goal was just down to stupidity.ozzie owl wrote:
I'm no Man City fan but would loved to have seen and heard Fossie after the match.
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Anyone else notice that Chelsea belted a Bundesliga team 5-0 away from home? Pretty good eh!
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Yawn.Con M wrote:The penalty on Aguero was warranted, but the triple punishment now for the Bayern defender for that non-violent DOGSO tackle underlines why UEFA is so determined to reduce that DOGSO sanction to a penalty & yellow card.
This issue rightfully currently sits with Laws Board IFAB's Technical committee and will be on IFAB's next AGM. AGAIN.
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Very good team performance this morning. First time we can say that in a long time & clean sheet as well
Hopefully that result raises the confidence & kick starts our season
Hopefully that result raises the confidence & kick starts our season
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Finally an away win and just a point from qualifying. Could also still finish first.
If only Vidal had scored his late penalty vs Olympiacos, we'd already be through.
If only Vidal had scored his late penalty vs Olympiacos, we'd already be through.
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Doesn't matter what Ludogorets do, you have the head-to-head over them. Liverpool have to beat Basel.Bomber wrote:Let in late equaliser, . Now must beat Basel in last game and hope Real keep on keeping on.