Varadi Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Still think they'll lose the final - key players missing, Real are way, way better than them and even if it's Bayern they have the advantage of it being in their home ground... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Miraculously finishing 4th and then missing out on CL because Chelsea's B team fluke their way past Bayern in Munich would be the most typically Newcastle event I can imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Still think they'll lose the final - key players missing, Real are way, way better than them and even if it's Bayern they have the advantage of it being in their home ground... Again, they had those players missing for most of tonights game, including when they were 2-0 down. They were also away from home to Barcelona with 10 men. I think they have as good a chance as anyone to win it and having seen how they presented themselves tonight I wouldn't be surprised if they did just that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Might as well just finish third now then, I suppose. Not "delighted" by any stretch and will be as tortured as anyone during that week and the CL final if we do come 4th. I'm certainly still of the belief we'll qualify, though. Positives I'm taking are that I feel this will increase our chances down at Stamford Bridge next week and that I feel Chelsea's league form won't be enough to trouble us now with this and the FA final on the horizon, plus Chelsea face the prospect of a final without numerous key players as well. The key here is still finishing top four to begin with, at the end of the day. Time to nut up or shut up for us, basically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Chelsea won't win the Champions League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Well one things for sure, I'm certain we will finish 4th now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Aside from not finishing first and winning the league - I think this is our perfect season. We'll finish top four. Chelsea will lose. The (minority of?) Villa fans who laughed that day will cry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 If we beat Chelsea and Wigan we're level on points with 3rd anyway, maybe even clear in third depending on Arsenal's result this coming weekend. It's a tough task, but we're the form team for 3rd as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Miraculously finishing 4th and then missing out on CL because Chelsea's B team fluke their way past Bayern in Munich would be the most typically Newcastle event I can imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Chelsea won't win at Camp Nou. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm getting married on May 19th. Makes the evening reception VERY interesting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Supporting Real in the final Fuckkkkkkkkkkkk. Bayern have to win tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Chelsea won't win at Camp Nou. They didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Miraculously finishing 4th and then missing out on CL because Chelsea's B team fluke their way past Bayern in Munich would be the most typically Newcastle event I can imagine. we've made much more of a habit of getting into europe through the back door than being knocked out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ok, so if we miss out on 4th and Spurs are there instead, who do you support in the CL final?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodson Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Lets get third to be safe. Just go out and win the last 4 games! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm getting married on May 19th. Makes the evening reception VERY interesting! There's no telly's at the joint that I can remember. Bring your wireless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes Yes Yes Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 tonights result has, in my opinion, increased our chance of finishing 4th, but chelsea are one game away from making that a non champs league position. due to their injuries/suspensions etc i can't see them winning against real or bayern and hopefully because of this and the fa cup the league may take a bit of a back seat for them. i'd put our chances very slightly higher on the back of tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 tonights result has, in my opinion, increased our chance of finishing 4th, but chelsea are one game away from making that a non champs league position. due to their injuries/suspensions etc i can't see them winning against real or bayern and hopefully because of this and the fa cup the league may take a bit of a back seat for them. i'd put our chances very slightly higher on the back of tonight. Couldn't exactly say they were favourites vs Barca either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I just don't understand that mentality at all. Soz like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 tonights result has, in my opinion, increased our chance of finishing 4th, but chelsea are one game away from making that a non champs league position. due to their injuries/suspensions etc i can't see them winning against real or bayern and hopefully because of this and the fa cup the league may take a bit of a back seat for them. i'd put our chances very slightly higher on the back of tonight. Couldn't exactly say they were favourites vs Barca either they weren't but its hard to win game after game against the odds and barce have had that coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 tonights result has, in my opinion, increased our chance of finishing 4th, but chelsea are one game away from making that a non champs league position. due to their injuries/suspensions etc i can't see them winning against real or bayern and hopefully because of this and the fa cup the league may take a bit of a back seat for them. i'd put our chances very slightly higher on the back of tonight. Couldn't exactly say they were favourites vs Barca either they weren't but its hard to win game after game against the odds and barce have had that coming. And if Bayern can get through tomorrow they play the final at their home ground, has to be an advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 tonights result has, in my opinion, increased our chance of finishing 4th, but chelsea are one game away from making that a non champs league position. due to their injuries/suspensions etc i can't see them winning against real or bayern and hopefully because of this and the fa cup the league may take a bit of a back seat for them. i'd put our chances very slightly higher on the back of tonight. Couldn't exactly say they were favourites vs Barca either they weren't but its hard to win game after game against the odds and barce have had that coming. But they can win the CL without winning the final. A draw could be enough, and I can see that happen unfortunately. I just don't understand how whis will increase or chances for CL qualification Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 The cup finals will distract Chelsea of course but they'll have less need to rest suspended CL players in the Premier League now, another small thing to consider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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