Rich Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Very excited for this, but it's probably going to be another huge let-down. Praying for an early goal from Man Utd to make it interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Found 11p in my paddypower account so I had a nibble on Terry and ManYoo to win 2-1 at 300/1 I'll waste some more money on this later. Need to work out who I want to win, let alone who I think's going to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'd love to see Grant win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Very excited for this, but it's probably going to be another huge let-down. Praying for an early goal from Man Utd to make it interesting. Definitely. I think it'll go to extra time tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 They showed some stats in one of the broadsheets yesterday that showed that Chelsea were far more attacking in Europe than they are in the Premiership, and surprisingly, Man Utd are more defensive in Europe than they are in the Premiership. If you're worried about a team playing a defensive-minded game, worry about Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 They showed some stats in one of the broadsheets yesterday that showed that Chelsea were far more attacking in Europe than they are in the Premiership, and surprisingly, Man Utd are more defensive in Europe than they are in the Premiership. If you're worried about a team playing a defensive-minded game, worry about Man Utd. I don't think that logic really holds given that it's two premiership teams playing each other. I expect both of them to be fairly cagey tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 An early goal for Man Utd will be the only way we will have a good game really hope man utd win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Think I'd prefer Chelsea to win this one. Ballack and Chelsea 2-1 is 60/1. Might have a nibble on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Think I'd prefer Chelsea to win this one. Ballack and Chelsea 2-1 is 60/1. Might have a nibble on that. the exact bet i did for the league game worked very well then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Think I'd prefer Chelsea to win this one. Ballack and Chelsea 2-1 is 60/1. Might have a nibble on that. the exact bet i did for the league game worked very well then What were the odds then mate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 i hope they both lose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Think I'd prefer Chelsea to win this one. Ballack and Chelsea 2-1 is 60/1. Might have a nibble on that. the exact bet i did for the league game worked very well then What were the odds then mate? 14/1 i think had a fiver on it nice little earner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'd love to see Grant win it. and then take off his suit revealing a T-shirt with 'Who Needs The Special One?' emblazoned upon it whilst cupping his ears and then mooning the Chelsea fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I've never wanted a team (apart from us) to win a game so badly come on Avram! Sheva for the winner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 They showed some stats in one of the broadsheets yesterday that showed that Chelsea were far more attacking in Europe than they are in the Premiership, and surprisingly, Man Utd are more defensive in Europe than they are in the Premiership. If you're worried about a team playing a defensive-minded game, worry about Man Utd. Man Utd were dreadfully negative against Barcelona. Turned one of the most anticipated contests in the world into a real snoozefest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 They showed some stats in one of the broadsheets yesterday that showed that Chelsea were far more attacking in Europe than they are in the Premiership, and surprisingly, Man Utd are more defensive in Europe than they are in the Premiership. If you're worried about a team playing a defensive-minded game, worry about Man Utd. Man Utd were dreadfully negative against Barcelona. Turned one of the most anticipated contests in the world into a real snoozefest. The fact Barca can't score for toffee didn't help, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think United go more defensive in europe because they have so many attacking players who can't defend, it's like 6 going forward at once and this is fine in the premership or against lesser teams but against the likes of Barca and chelsea they have to play 4-5-1 so they don't get exploited by the big gaps they leave. I hope to god they don't play 4-5-1 because ronaldo will up front on his own and that just doesn't work but I can see it happen tonight at least for the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think they go more defensive in Europe because it gets them to Champions' League finals, personally. But ho-hum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think part of the reason they're defensive is because you can't afford to concede goals in Europe, especially in the knockout competitions. Away goals would have killed them against Lyon and Barca, so they were almost forced to play a defensive game. Last year, they tried to be attacking and Milan (well, Kaka) carved them up way too easily so Fergie must have learnt from that (and credit to him). But today, since there's no reason to be defensive, I'm really hoping they play like they do normally because there will be fuck all difference between losing 3-0 and 1-0. They have to go for it. But anyway, I'm hoping they get bummed. Furiously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Avram. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Sidwell, behave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think they go more defensive in Europe because it gets them to Champions' League finals, personally. But ho-hum! They've only gotten to a couple like, it's not like they're perennially good in the Champions League. If anything, they've underachieved in Ferguson's time there, given how consistently good they've been in that time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think they go more defensive in Europe because it gets them to Champions' League finals, personally. But ho-hum! I think what probably annoys people more is they are capable of playing brilliant football, and we here all the time what an attacking team they are and how they boast such attacking prowess. Yet when they don't play like that it annoys people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 An early goal for Man Utd will be the only way we will have a good game really hope man utd win Seeing Chelsea win 6 or 7 nil will also be a good game tbh mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think they go more defensive in Europe because it gets them to Champions' League finals, personally. But ho-hum! They've only gotten to a couple like, it's not like they're perennially good in the Champions League. If anything, they've underachieved in Ferguson's time there, given how consistently good they've been in that time. This season is the only one where they've really played "defensively", for me. It's not great to watch, of course, but it's fucking worked for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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