Topic: UEFA Europa League 2016-17

[kaiser franz]

Ah,Olympiacos-Beşiktaş,they gonna need army to secure that match.

[elsewhere]

Ah,Olympiacos-Beşiktaş,they gonna need army to secure that match.

Nah, Olympiakos just eliminated Turkish side Osmanlispor (The Ottomans-sport) and nothing happened.
passionate fans from both teams will be good for TV though.

That being said, if Beşiktaş fans opens provocative "Istanbul: Since 1453" banner, you never know

[sms1986]

Europa League round of 16 draw;

Celta v Krasnodar
APOEL v Anderlecht
Schalke 04 v Borussia Monchengladbach
Lyon v Roma
Rostov v Man Utd
Olympiacos v Beşiktaş
Gent v Genk
Copenhagen v Ajax

I think Rostov will beat United. United themselves probably hoped for a much easier tie, but instead got one of the worst! Not only will it be difficult, they might not get to be the sixth best team in the competition!

[J_Kopite]

Ah,Olympiacos-Beşiktaş,they gonna need army to secure that match.

It gonna be tense game fo'sho.

At least the Mancs have to travel, Rostov seem to have good home form and could well get something from the first leg, but United will win the tie though I fear.

[elsewhere]

i hope Rostov comes up with stadium improvement excuse and instead plays the match in far eastern Russia like Kamchatka,Russia near Japan.

[The North Bank]

Such a weak collection of teams, this competition is becoming very second rate, Man utd are 5th favs out of 8 teams in the fa cup, and favourites out of 16 teams for EL.

[kaiser franz]

Nah, Olympiakos just eliminated Turkish side Osmanlispor (The Ottomans-sport) and nothing happened.
passionate fans from both teams will be good for TV though.

That being said, if Beşiktaş fans opens provocative "Istanbul: Since 1453" banner, you never know

Yep but Beşiktaş is one of big 3,certainly much more fans then Osmanlispor.Much more high profile match for both teams.

[kaiser franz]

Such a weak collection of teams, this competition is becoming very second rate, Man utd are 5th favs out of 8 teams in the fa cup, and favourites out of 16 teams for EL.

Ah usual English mentality,we are not in it so lets piss on it.You understimate other teams and clubs so much that is no wonder your national team losing against Iceland and your clubs failling in Europe.Simply dont get this kind of mentality.Spurs yesterday is perfect example.

[elsewhere]

Yep but Beşiktaş is one of big 3,certainly much more fans then Osmanlispor.Much more high profile match for both teams.

True. Also, I think if Beşiktaş loses the first match, then 2nd match will be a bit wild.
I am a Fenerbahce fan so i hope Olympiakos eats them alive

[RJ320]

Roma, Lyon, Schalke, Olympiakos, Ajax. All CL quality, how is that a weak collection of teams?

[pyroparty]

Ajax are crap. It's the worst Olympiakos team in years despite pissing their bent league. Lyon have lost 10 league games out of 25 in the French league. Nothing screams meh like mid table side Schalke.

Roma yeah, they are a good side but unfortunately are more Arsenal than Arsenal themselves.

[DivisiveNewSigning]

Rostov is not an easy round. They nearly won the RPL, beat Bayern in the Champions League, have a terrible pitch and a couple of really talented players. Plus there's the long travel and freezing conditions!

Keep hearing about them as a bit of a dark horse - but I'm kind of arrogant in the fact that if I haven't heard of them they're no good. Obviously hope they knock the Mancs out but I imagine United will do enough at OT to see them through.

[Souness1]

Keep hearing about them as a bit of a dark horse - but I'm kind of arrogant in the fact that if I haven't heard of them they're no good. Obviously hope they knock the Mancs out but I imagine United will do enough at OT to see them through.

Christ

[Buck Pete]

Watched that documentary on Russian hooligans last night and the city of Rostov features quite heavily.

They are in serious training to destroy any English fans in 2018 so the Manc gobshites should be a nice pre World Cup warm up for them

They have indicated unless you've got a woman or kids with you...your getting it.

Utter c*nts like but I'll let it go when the mancs visit Russia

[DivisiveNewSigning]

Christ

Care to elaborate?

Arrogance is pejorative. I don't take pride in the fact I don't know some teams, however I like to think I have enough knowledge of European football that if they were a serious contender I would know more about them.

[The North Bank]

Ah usual English mentality,we are not in it so lets piss on it.You understimate other teams and clubs so much that is no wonder your national team losing against Iceland and your clubs failling in Europe.Simply dont get this kind of mentality.Spurs yesterday is perfect example.

Its not mentality, its quality. Where are the quality teams, maybe you can point them out to me instead of trying to become popular.

[Souness1]

Care to elaborate?

Arrogance is pejorative. I don't take pride in the fact I don't know some teams, however I like to think I have enough knowledge of European football that if they were a serious contender I would know more about them.

This season they have been extremely competitive in European football. Knocked Ajax out the qualifiers, beat Bayern at home and gave Atletico 2 hard games. Just because you admit you don't take pride in it doesn't mean its OK to dismiss a team just because you havent heard of them. They were a decent story in this seasons CL.

[DivisiveNewSigning]

This season they have been extremely competitive in European football. Knocked Ajax out the qualifiers, beat Bayern at home and gave Atletico 2 hard games. Just because you admit you don't take pride in it doesn't mean its OK to dismiss a team just because you havent heard of them. They were a decent story in this seasons CL.

Thank you, much better than just "Christ". I'll read up on them, they sound like they might be on the up. Anyone know what their fans are like? My only experience of Russian fans in the flesh were Zenit 3 years ago. The night of Carragher's horrific back-pass and two gorgeous Suarez free kicks - I remember thinking they were right bell whiffs.

[Crosby Nick]

Would Olympiakos v Beşiktaş be a bit tasty?

Probably two Belgian sides in the last 8 which would be more than any other league!

[Samie]

Would Olympiakos v Beşiktaş be a bit tasty?

Probably two Belgian sides in the last 8 which would be more than any other league!

Are you a Gent or a Genk?

[Crosby Nick]

Thank you, much better than just "Christ". I'll read up on them, they sound like they might be on the up. Anyone know what their fans are like? My only experience of Russian fans in the flesh were Zenit 3 years ago. The night of Carragher's horrific back-pass and two gorgeous Suarez free kicks - I remember thinking they were right bell whiffs.

There was a bbc4 program this week about Russian hooligans and I think it featured Rostov.  They had arranged some meet with another firm in the woods somewhere and all turned up in sports gear, mouth guards doing warm ups and all sorts. They're still stuck in the mindset that all English are fair game because of the hooligan past. Probably not high on the list of fun European away trips!

[elsewhere]

Thank you, much better than just "Christ". I'll read up on them, they sound like they might be on the up. Anyone know what their fans are like? My only experience of Russian fans in the flesh were Zenit 3 years ago. The night of Carragher's horrific back-pass and two gorgeous Suarez free kicks - I remember thinking they were right bell whiffs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0LHFfKANkE

[DivisiveNewSigning]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0LHFfKANkE

Crikey 

If English fans had any sense they'd stay well away. Oh wait...

[Buck Pete]

There was a bbc4 program this week about Russian hooligans and I think it featured Rostov.  They had arranged some meet with another firm in the woods somewhere and all turned up in sports gear, mouth guards doing warm ups and all sorts. They're still stuck in the mindset that all English are fair game because of the hooligan past. Probably not high on the list of fun European away trips!

That was utter nuts that was

Watched that documentary on Russian hooligans last night and the city of Rostov features quite heavily.

They are in serious training to destroy any English fans in 2018 so the Manc gobshites should be a nice pre World Cup warm up for them

They have indicated unless you've got a woman or kids with you...your getting it.

Utter c*nts like but I'll let it go when the mancs visit Russia

[Crosby Nick]

That was utter nuts that was

It was the way when it ended they were all slapping each other in the backs. Three cheers for the opposition, hip hop..hooray!

[jackh]

Was just looking at this competition following a mention in one of the other threads.

Edin Dzeko is banging them in, isn't he.  As well as being top scorer in Seria A (19 goals), he's leading the way in the Europa League with 8 in less than 360 minutes.

[sinnermichael]

Schalke vs Borussia Monchengladbbach live on BT Showcase tonight.

[Dim Glas]

shame the two Bundesliga clubs got drawn together, it isn't the strongest competition this season, so one of them being knocked out isn't good.

Gotta go for Gladbach in this round though, after their struggles this season, they've turned it around, and are one of the form teams of the Bundesliga going into this game.

[Adz LFC]

Haha watched this documentary myself last night and it was mental!

[Phil M]

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE - ROUND OF 16

6.00pm KO

Apoel Nicosia v RSC Anderlecht   
FC Copenhagen v Ajax   
FC Rostov v Manchester United   

8.05pm KO

Celta Vigo v FK Krasnodar   
FC Schalke 04 v Borussia Mönchengladbach   
KAA Gent v KRC Genk      
Lyon Vs Roma
Olympiakos v Beşiktaş      

[LallanaInPyjamas]

Come on Azmoun. Time to step up and earn a big summer move son.

[Buck Pete]

Haha watched this documentary myself last night and it was mental!

Lets hope their fans have been chased around Rostov all afternoon.

[Buck Pete]

WTF

United fans have received a warm welcome from their hosts - with Rostov fans even handing out blankets to ensure travelling supporters keep warm during the game.

Source: BBC Footy

Be like the Centenary stand in there tonight!!

[ggcc14]

Hope you aren't really looking for violence mate? f**king neanderthals are going to be out in force next summer for the World Cup, gona be carnage.

[TheShanklyGates]

Pogba is so wonderfully shit

[kaiser franz]

Hope you aren't really looking for violence mate? f**king neanderthals are going to be out in force next summer for the World Cup, gona be carnage.

I dont think so,they are under Putin control,dont think he gonna allow them doing crap in their own country.

[Dim Glas]

20 mins of pretty dire football by both teams so far.  Azmoun not even starting for Rostov, which is  a shame.

[Rush 82]

These Rostovites don't look like they have goals in them

[ggcc14]

Retrospective 3 game ban for Henrik in next season's Europa league

[Dim Glas]

These Rostovites don't look like they have goals in them

they are going down like flies as well, already had to sub one off injured.