UEFA Champions and Europa League 2015/16 Thread

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:46 am

First topic message reminder :

It begins for the English today as West Ham face FC Lusitans in front of a sold out Upton Park this evening. The team will be a bit mixed. Randolph, O'Brien, Tomkins, Burke, Page. Jarvis, Oxford, Poyet, Amalfitano. Zarate, Sakho.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:21 pm

Iwobi tripa himself and it's the most telling contribution he's made to Arsenal so far

by Fernando Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:33 pm

Olly wrote:Iwobi tripa himself and it's the most telling contribution he's made to Arsenal so far

If i was a Liverpool fan id be saying this was a penalty cos Mascherano's knee touched him. Whistle

But it's not a pen.

Howard Webb somehow believes it's a pen...

by Guest Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:36 pm

pep's failed at bayern

by Hammersmith harrier Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:37 pm

I do laugh when Howard Webb is used to back up certain opinions on decisions, he was and still is awful.

by Fernando Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:41 pm

Hammersmith harrier wrote:I do laugh when Howard Webb is used to back up certain opinions on decisions, he was and still is awful.

You should be lovely after all the work he did for United over the years. He deserved a testimonial

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:42 pm

So it turns out last years finalists are quite good huh

How many minutes have Juve gone without conceding now?

by Hammersmith harrier Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:45 pm

Fernando wrote:
Hammersmith harrier wrote:I do laugh when Howard Webb is used to back up certain opinions on decisions, he was and still is awful.

You should be lovely after all the work he did for United over the years. He deserved a testimonial

I also remember all the times he was awful against us.

by Fernando Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:48 pm

Hammersmith harrier wrote:
Fernando wrote:
Hammersmith harrier wrote:I do laugh when Howard Webb is used to back up certain opinions on decisions, he was and still is awful.

You should be lovely after all the work he did for United over the years. He deserved a testimonial

I also remember all the times he was awful against us.

I could count them on 1 hand. However id need the world's largest abacus for the times he was helpful.

Danny Mills & Howard Webb calling it a pen now. Apparently contact = pen picard

by Fernando Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:55 pm

Barca 1-1 Arsenal - Elneny

by Fernando Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:09 pm

Barca 2-1 - Luis "Chompy" Suarez

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:10 pm

Tidy finish that

by **Crimey** Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:19 pm

The second Juventus goal is fantastic.

by **Crimey** Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:22 pm

Also I miss Suarez, he has this weird ability to do things badly but it end up right. Shinning the ball today and his weird dribbling style where he seems to be falling over and always on the verge of losing it.

If he continues his current form, it'll be very hard to ignore him for Ballon D'Or.

by **Hero** Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:23 pm

Of course you miss Suarez, he's possibly the most gifted footballer to have ever put on your shirt!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:31 pm

It'd be a bit strange if you didn't miss the best player you've had in twenty odd years tbf

by Jermaine2015 Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:32 pm

Jupp made back to back Champions League finals, winning the latter, yet was forced out as Guardiola was a 'proven champion to make FC Bayern more dominate'. Yet after 3 seasons and unlimited money Guardiola made ZERO Champions League finals...

by Jermaine2015 Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:34 pm

Thomas Muller!!!

by **Hero** Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:43 pm

That's a proper heavyweight clash going on in Munich, over the two legs it's gone from 2-0 to Bayern, then to 4-2 to Juve and back all even now at 4-4.

by **Crimey** Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:57 pm

I'd say from pure ability Suarez was better, certainly that final season, but think Gerrard was better.

by Stella Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:00 pm

Suarez was favourite player during his time at Liverpool. Skill, goals, assists,and a bloody hard worker.

Thought Arsenal played well tonight, but they always do when it's too late. Never a penalty for me.

by **Hero** Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:02 pm

Crimey wrote:I'd say from pure ability Suarez was better, certainly that final season, but think Gerrard was better.

That's why I termed Suarez the most gifted, as I would term Ronaldo Utd's most gifted in modern times but not necessarily Utd's best.

by Guest Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:05 pm

Bayern 4-2 Juve

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:32 pm

Fernando wrote:
Olly wrote:Iwobi tripa himself and it's the most telling contribution he's made to Arsenal so far

If i was a Liverpool fan id be saying this was a penalty cos Mascherano's knee touched him.

That was 11 days ago................... Whistle

by Fernando Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:50 pm

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:
Fernando wrote:
Olly wrote:Iwobi tripa himself and it's the most telling contribution he's made to Arsenal so far

If i was a Liverpool fan id be saying this was a penalty cos Mascherano's knee touched him.

That was 11 days ago...................

Yet it's still hilarious how much your fans are in denial about it Whistle

Martial just wrecked Clyne for a pen

United 1-0 - Martial from the spot.

by **Crimey** Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:51 pm

United not playing like Van Gaal usually does at all, high tempo and using pace. Still, Liverpool need one goal to kill the tie really.

by **Crimey** Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:54 pm

What a goal!

by lfc91 Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:54 pm

Least coutinho could do after his hospital pass led to the pen!!!

by **Crimey** Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:59 pm

lfc91 wrote:Least coutinho could do after his hospital pass led to the pen!!!

More annoyed at Clyne. Normally sensible, Martial wasn't in a great position, no need to stick your foot in, he was surrounded.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:03 pm

Fernando wrote:
Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:
Fernando wrote:
Olly wrote:Iwobi tripa himself and it's the most telling contribution he's made to Arsenal so far

If i was a Liverpool fan id be saying this was a penalty cos Mascherano's knee touched him.

That was 11 days ago...................

Yet it's still hilarious how much your fans are in denial about it

Martial just wrecked Clyne for a pen

United 1-0 - Martial from the spot.

Hilarious that you still can't get over it Whistle

COUTINHO!

by **Crimey** Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:33 pm

Van Gaal's changes, needing 3 goals, was swapping both full backs and changing his holding midfielder. What's the point? Just go for it!!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:42 pm

I'll never ever understand Coutinho

He nearly always misses the easy chances, but regularly pops in worldies. Baffles me

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:09 am

I see the Man U supporters have gone quiet Laugh

And Fernando Whistle

by **Hero** Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:23 am

Not quiet at all, fully deserved win for you and shows that within 6 months the Klopp philosophy of play is taking effect yet 2 years on LVG's plan is probably further away than it's ever been.

by GSC Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:16 pm

Wolfsburg Real Madrid
Bayern-Benfica
Barca-Atletico
PSG-Man City

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:20 pm

Hero wrote:Not quiet at all, fully deserved win for you and shows that within 6 months the Klopp philosophy of play is taking effect yet 2 years on LVG's plan is probably further away than it's ever been.

Being fair to LVG that is how he likes his football to be played. Boring, unimaginative and methodical.

He has had success using this model but its so far removed from what where used to seeing from Man U its crazy.

If LVG goes, who would you like to see as his successor?

by nadeem2099 Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:26 pm

GSC wrote:Wolfsburg Real Madrid
Bayern-Benfica
Barca-Atletico
PSG-Man City

Good draw for Real. Avoided the big guns and one of Barca/Atletico will get knocked out in the next round which is always good news.

by **Crimey** Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:42 pm

GSC wrote:Wolfsburg Real Madrid
Bayern-Benfica
Barca-Atletico
PSG-Man City

Probably the most boring possible ties, but means the weaker sides are likely to get knocked out making the semi-finals strong.

Expecting the semi-finals to be Barca/Real/Bayern/PSG.

by Marky Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:57 pm

Not so convinced although the 4 favourites are obviously Barca, Real, Bayern and PSG. Bayern and Real should qualify, but City could well beat PSG over 2 legs, and if anyone is going to stop Barca it's Simeone's Atletico.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:04 pm

Barca havent got a great record against Spanish teams either

P6 W1 D3 L2

And with how tight Atletico's defense is...

by Guest Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:06 pm

nothing exciting there apart from city/PSG. Pep has an easy ride into the semi's

by Guest Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:14 pm

Liverpool vs Borussia Dortmund

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:21 pm

Lovren against Aubameyang should be funny

by Guest Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:24 pm

Olly wrote:Lovren against Aubameyang should be funny

Step aside Dejan, Sakho to the rescue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:39 pm

Being fair Aubameyang has got the pace to make make every defence wary.

At least Klopp knows what to expect from Dortmond and will prepare us well.

by **Crimey** Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:40 pm

Looking forward to it! Imagine there was hope that it'd be the final, but after the Champions League draw was a bit disappointing imagine that will be the tie of the rounds in Europe.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:40 pm

Sakho to me has always been hampered in popular opinion by the fact he looks weird when he plays. Terrifying eyes, weird running action and bent back. It looks completely graceless

by Marky Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:44 pm

Crimey wrote:Looking forward to it! Imagine there was hope that it'd be the final, but after the Champions League draw was a bit disappointing imagine that will be the tie of the rounds in Europe.

Are you trying to tell me Liverpool v Dortmund is a better tie than Man City v PSG and Barca v Atletico?

by **Hero** Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:46 pm

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:
Hero wrote:Not quiet at all, fully deserved win for you and shows that within 6 months the Klopp philosophy of play is taking effect yet 2 years on LVG's plan is probably further away than it's ever been.

Being fair to LVG that is how he likes his football to be played. Boring, unimaginative and methodical.

He has had success using this model but its so far removed from what where used to seeing from Man U its crazy.

If LVG goes, who would you like to see as his successor?

Well currently my two favourite managers are either residing with the enemy or on their way (Klopp and Pep), of what's available then I'd like Pochettino but I'm resigned to Mourinho or heaven forbid Giggs.

by Marky Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:48 pm

I think Man U would be better off with Gary Neville. I know he hasn't set the world alight at Valencia but a big part of that is to do with his lack of knowledge of Valencia and Spanish Football in general. He knows Man U inside out and would be better than Giggs.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:49 pm

Marky wrote:
Crimey wrote:Looking forward to it! Imagine there was hope that it'd be the final, but after the Champions League draw was a bit disappointing imagine that will be the tie of the rounds in Europe.

Are you trying to tell me Liverpool v Dortmund is a better tie than Man City v PSG and Barca v Atletico?

It looks like it.....

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