Author Topic: Champions League/Europa League Draw. (Read 9846 times)

cornelius · « **Reply #200 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:45:41 AM »

Hahahahaha the general consensus amongst English folk is that Chelsea/United are in the final already. Ignorance is bliss. Has anyone seen the c*nts playing lately? Love how they are going to just swat Inter/Schalke to one side...

Toshack_Keegan_One_Nil · « **Reply #201 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:46:07 AM »

Quote from: cornelius on March 18, 2011, 11:43:18 AM

Is it? I hope the fucking quim score a hattrick in both legs.

Fucking THIS.

eitzel · « **Reply #202 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:46:33 AM »

Quote from: itsgunnabebarnes! on March 18, 2011, 11:38:34 AM

about time the mancs got a tough game to play.

I suppose playing the second leg away is too much to ask. When is the last time those wankers played the second leg away?

cornelius · « **Reply #203 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:46:34 AM »

I'll piss myself if it's a Shaktar/Schalke final.

Garstonite · « **Reply #204 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:47:06 AM »

Quote from: Breitner on March 18, 2011, 11:42:25 AM

Worth quoting that. Spurs will be buzzing and will fancy their chances at home in the second leg. Madrid have got plenty of quality but are not the greatest defensive unit.

They've only conceded 20 goals this season and 5 of them were in one game. They are very sound defensively.

Okkervil · « **Reply #205 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:47:10 AM »

Sp*rs match is on my birthday. Madrid giving them a good thrashing would be a nice birthday pressie.

Zaffarious · « **Reply #206 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:47:27 AM »

neither chelsea or united will beat inter in the semi. Im going for a barca - inter final.

I would love it if torres scores the winner vs united . he might be a twat, but for that game, i can love him again.

robbie96 · « **Reply #207 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:47:58 AM »

Quote from: cornelius on March 18, 2011, 11:46:34 AM

I'll piss myself if it's a Shaktar/Schalke final.

UEFA will too!

Ickle Girl · « **Reply #208 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:48:14 AM »

Quote from: FernandoSusoLFC on March 18, 2011, 11:42:27 AM

Shaktar havent lost at home in 56 games.

DONT WRITE THEM OFF.

Barca will beat them at Camp Nou though, won't they?

m4Rco · « **Reply #209 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:48:14 AM »

I think Shakhtar have a good chance. They play very aggressive and could be able to interrupt Barcas build up play with their engagement. I smell a sensation right there.

Inter should get past Schalke, but it won't be easy. Rangnick is a top coach and he'll do everything he can to get through and Inter will be missing Lucio in the first of two games, which makes their defense even worse.

Real to beat Tottenham, no way Redknapp will beat Mourinho over two legs. Just impossible.

And last but not least: United - Chelsea. Fantastic pairing, Chelsea to get through.

saoirse08 · « **Reply #210 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:48:26 AM »

Quote from: eitzel on March 18, 2011, 11:46:33 AM

I suppose playing the second leg away is too much to ask. When is the last time those wankers played the second leg away?

Sure they played Arsenal second leg away a few years back, when they won it wasn't it?

b_joseph · « **Reply #211 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:48:57 AM »

Quote from: Garstonette on March 18, 2011, 11:47:06 AM

They've only conceded 20 goals this season and 5 of them were in one game. They are very sound defensively.

And then combine that with...CRonaldo + Ozil + Benzema + Di Maria. Have fun.

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #212 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:49:25 AM »

Barca will surely look to win the tie in the 1st leg.

Going to Shaktar is a nightmare for most teams (I say most because Barca are on a whole other level).

Theyve also had a few struggles travelling to eastern Europe to Rubin especially in recent times havent they?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #213 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:50:37 AM »

Quote from: cornelius on March 18, 2011, 11:45:41 AM

Hahahahaha the general consensus amongst English folk is that Chelsea/United are in the final already. Ignorance is bliss. Has anyone seen the c*nts playing lately? Love how they are going to just swat Inter/Schalke to one side...

I'd love Inter to get to the final from that half I really would. I know they knocked Chelsea out last year but their recortd against English clubs has been poor in recent years and for whatever reason I can see United beating them. I don't know how, it's not logical but could just see one of those nights when their pace is too much and someone obscure and usually shite has a blinder. Come on Chelsea, knock them out (and pick up plenty of suspensions along the way).

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #214 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:51:43 AM »

Think Ray Wilkins was out for Paddys day yesterday

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #215 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:51:52 AM »

Barca will be hitting their second peak by the time they face Shaktar.

I'll be suprised if they don't win over the two legs, but Shaktar are very dangerous.

Alan_X · « **Reply #216 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:51:54 AM »

Quote from: AnnieRoad(Un)Faithful on March 18, 2011, 11:30:17 AM

Unfortunately not.

Inter or Schalke is a bye to the final for the winner of the all-English tie.

Of course it isn't. I had Inter out when they were 3-1 down on aggregate vs Bayern but they showed quality, grit and determination to win 3-2 away. United are ordinary and Chelsea are way off form. If anything Schalke is probably the easiest draw for any team to get to the semi-finals and on current form and quality the Chelsea vs United is a bye to the final for Inter who are still a very good team.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #217 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:52:47 AM »

Where do people get these things from?

Which Mourinho side over the years has been shit defensively? That's his strength.

Borninbethlehem · « **Reply #218 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:53:16 AM »

I think it will be Barcelona vs Mancs in the final.

As shite as the Mancs are, they are now a counterattacking team and counterattacking teams fare well in the Champions League.

Breitner · « **Reply #219 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:53:54 AM »

Quote from: Garstonette on March 18, 2011, 11:47:06 AM

They've only conceded 20 goals this season and 5 of them were in one game.

Didn't know that. From what I've seen of them in the CL, though, I'm not sure they have the discipline to really defend as a team and grind a win out. I hope I'm wrong mind.

cornelius · « **Reply #220 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:54:31 AM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on March 18, 2011, 11:52:47 AM

Where do people get these things from?

Which Mourinho side over the years has been shit defensively? That's his strength.

Carvalho's well past his best, did you not hear Jamie Redknapp?!!!

Armand9 · « **Reply #221 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:56:36 AM »

They all look like tricky ties that can go either way, barca 2nd leg in Ukraine has bannana skin all over it if they don't kill it off in the first leg, utd and chelsea hard to call, inter always look beatable yet have quality - im more confident of them progressing than anyone else

the most interesting tie for me is spurs v real - if spurs keep it tight over there and nick a goal i can see them doing real at home, if it's a slugfest of who can score the most goals over two legs i'd expect real to go thru. gotta feeling it's gonna come down to away goals in this one

If i had to call what i think the final will be i'd go for barca v inter - seems a bit ambitious to expect inter to be there but this team do have a way of winning in europe even with their backs up against it

PhiLFC#1 · « **Reply #222 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:56:56 AM »

Some very fantastic games coming up here. Can't wait for these. It's a shame we have to be too shit to even get that far in the Europa League. Can't wait til this seasons over for us so we can rebuild

b_joseph · « **Reply #223 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:57:41 AM »

Quote from: Breitner on March 18, 2011, 11:53:54 AM

Didn't know that. From what I've seen of them in the CL, though, I'm not sure they have the discipline to really defend as a team and grind a win out. I hope I'm wrong mind.

They dont have to grind out a win...its not like they are going to play Spurs and hope to squeeze through.

JCP · « **Reply #224 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:59:11 AM »

So Man Utd will play the semi final away first if they get through as well.. Couldn't make this shit up.

JimmyDean · « **Reply #225 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:00:31 PM »

Quote from: Alan_F on March 18, 2011, 11:51:54 AM

. If anything Schalke is probably the easiest draw for any team to get to the semi-finals and on current form and quality the Chelsea vs United is a bye to the final for Inter who are still a very good team.

John C · « **Reply #226 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:01:26 PM »

I fucking worry Man U or Chelsea will reach that final. Howevr, its a fucking blessing that they are drawn together now though. One has to go out then there's two chances of the other being beaten.

stjohns · « **Reply #227 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:02:27 PM »

Quote from: WhiteHeat on March 18, 2011, 11:41:45 AM

Their first leg in the semi would be at home.

Aye, yer right. Just doesn't look that way on paper.

CorKopite · « **Reply #228 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:04:37 PM »

Madrid,Chelsea,Barca and Inter to go through(hopefully)

Breitner · « **Reply #229 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:05:22 PM »

Quote from: b_joseph on March 18, 2011, 11:57:41 AM

They dont have to grind out a win...its not like they are going to play Spurs and hope to squeeze through.

You think they're just going to stroll past them? Great attacking talent but if they're not on their game they'll have to defend better imo as Spurs will cause them problems. Jose's strength has always been his defensive organisation but I'm not sure he's got the right players for that at the moment, and Madrid being Madrid he'll be expected to play with a lot more freedom.

Festy · « **Reply #230 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:06:21 PM »

UEFA always manage to arrange at least one all English Quarter-final. Corrupt bastards.

Okkervil · « **Reply #231 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:08:09 PM »

Shakhtar at 40/1... hmmmmm.....

DanFromMars · « **Reply #232 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:08:32 PM »

Quote from: It's Jimmy Corkhill on March 18, 2011, 11:16:08 AM

Happy days.

One of United-Chelsea out. And probably Real and Barca awaiting

Indeed!

Garstonite · « **Reply #233 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:09:37 PM »

Quote from: Breitner on March 18, 2011, 12:05:22 PM

You think they're just going to stroll past them? Great attacking talent but if they're not on their game they'll have to defend better imo as Spurs will cause them problems. Jose's strength has always been his defensive organisation but I'm not sure he's got the right players for that at the moment, and Madrid being Madrid he'll be expected to play with a lot more freedom.

He's definitely got the personnel. Madrid are the second best team in the world at the moment for my money. I think they will breeze through.

Azi · « **Reply #234 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:11:08 PM »

Would love for it to be a shalke shakter final just to fuck Uefa off with their ridiculous final prices

Armand9 · « **Reply #235 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Festy on March 18, 2011, 12:06:21 PM

UEFA always manage to arrange an all English Quarter-final. Corrupt bastards.

Gotta be honest, that was my first thought, if you ran a probability scenario of the likelihood of the continual meetings of eng v eng over the last 5 years in the CL i'd be very surprised if the draws came out lookin fair

then again i'm not a fan of conspiracy theories

i think it's that blatant none are needed

lfc_fan2005 · « **Reply #236 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:12:00 PM »

Didn't Fulham beat Shakhtar away last season?

Alan_X · « **Reply #237 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:14:16 PM »

Quote from: JimmyDean on March 18, 2011, 12:00:31 PM

As serious as saying Inter vs Schalke is a bye for Chelsea or United...

lfc_fan2005 · « **Reply #238 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:15:26 PM »

Porto vs. Spartak Moscow
Benfica vs. PSV Eindhoven
Villarreal vs. Twente
Braga vs. Dynamo Kiev

Spanish Fan · « **Reply #239 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:15:58 PM »

Quote from: Festy on March 18, 2011, 12:06:21 PM

UEFA always manage to arrange at least one all English Quarter-final. Corrupt bastards.

I think that is more to do with the laws of probability (of them being corrupt bastards

)