Bruno Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks, problem solved. Yea, as I was saying, our european campaign this year been ok so far, but we had the responsibility to progress in that group. We are doing good in the Europa League (specially against Bayer, quality side), but we had to do better in the Champions League. 1W 1L against Spartak (Celtic won both) 1W 1D against Celtic (nicely done) 1L 1D against Barcelona (Celtic did better) We needed to win at Camp Nou in order to progress and we lacked the composure to do it. Many missed chances. Last year we had a way better run in CL. 1st in our group (Manchester University 3rd), eliminated Zenit and then gave Chelsea a run for their money in the quarters, while playing with 10 most of the game in London. Once again, missed way too many chances during both legs. Benfica 0-1 Chelsea statistics http://www.abload.de/img/ae5feb.jpg Chelsea 2-1 Benfica statistics http://www.abload.de/img/bbbdvef4.jpg I believe we'll struggle to score against you, like we did against them. One of the best attacks against one of the best defenses. Should be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Scared of Benfica. Despite Bruno suggesting they are poor infront of goal, they seem to do a bloody good job of getting in front of it with the ball. We are the opposite of that. Still, will be cracking game to watch but expect us to struggle to win. A win would be a brilliant give the way our league season has gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Scared of Benfica. Despite Bruno suggesting they are poor infront of goal, they seem to do a bloody good job of getting in front of it with the ball. We are the opposite of that. Still, will be cracking game to watch but expect us to struggle to win. A win would be a brilliant give the way our league season has gone. I would say we lacked some composure in crucial moments. Of course Barça and Chelsea aren't soft opposition but we threw away too many chances. And you defend with 10 men if needed so it won't be a walk in the park. Btw, who's back for this game? Krul? Haidara? Tiote? Santon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Scared of Benfica. Despite Bruno suggesting they are poor infront of goal, they seem to do a bloody good job of getting in front of it with the ball. We are the opposite of that. Still, will be cracking game to watch but expect us to struggle to win. A win would be a brilliant give the way our league season has gone. I would say we lacked some composure in crucial moments. Of course Barça and Chelsea aren't soft opposition but we threw away too many chances. And you defend with 10 men if needed so it won't be a walk in the park. Btw, who's back for this game? Krul? Haidara? Tiote? Santon? http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php They reckon Tiote and Santon back. Saying that, our medical team seem to just guess nowadays Without proper full-backs it'll be a struggle, your wide players are very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Pardew said Marveaux, Santon and Tiote will be ok and seemed to suggest Haidara and Krul has a chance too but you never know with him. He seems to lie through his teeth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L0W Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 These are a good team no doubt, but Celtic gave them a good game FFS. I'd probably say they're at a level akin to Arsenal, maybe Everton if they rest a few. I wouldn't mind to repeat the same game result we did against Everton in 09 The attendence will not be good i'm afraid, probably 35k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 How many tickets have we sold?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 4300 is what I've heard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 4300 is what I've heard Cheers... Looking forward to it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fraser Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 These are a good team no doubt, but Celtic gave them a good game FFS. I'd probably say they're at a level akin to Arsenal, maybe Everton if they rest a few. I wouldn't mind to repeat the same game result we did against Everton in 09 The attendence will not be good i'm afraid, probably 35k. Times are hard everywhere these days. People do what they can afford to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Will be massively disappointed if there's 20k empty seats like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L0W Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Will be massively disappointed if there's 20k empty seats like. Expect 35 to 50k, with 50k being very, very optimistic. Last game's attendence, against Rio Ave, was 45k. I'm pointing to ~40k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Anyone else flying out today? Newcastle Heathrow this afternoon then straight to Lisbon . So looking forward to this, first Europeantrip since Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I would say 40k is more likely. There were 47k against Celtic. Enjoy your visit to Portugal, robm! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Heading out tomorrow via Newcastle. Can't wait! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thursday morning via East mids to Faro! Bring it on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Heathrow to Madrid, Madrid to Lisbon on thursday morning, very early...where are away fans hanging out before hand like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 East Midlands to Faro at 10:30am tomorrow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Edinburgh to Faro tomorrow at 8am Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Work, via the 90, Dunston to Team valley, 7:30 tomorrow!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The usual hangout for Away Fans is Rossio Square apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 beware of the pickpockets over there in Lisbon (most importantly your Benfica ticket and if you happen to get pissed before/after the game:D) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Newcastle to Bristol tonight.... Bristol to Faro for a night... Train to Lisbon for 3 nights... Lisbon to Edinburgh... Train to Newcastle... Miss the Fulham match by an hour... :'( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Newcastle to Bristol tonight.... Bristol to Faro for a night... Train to Lisbon for 3 nights... Lisbon to Edinburgh... Train to Newcastle... Miss the Fulham match by an hour... :'( Quite a trip, that have a cracking time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Portugeezers, how hot is it and is it shorts weather over there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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