Unbelievable Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Quite similar to our game away at Swansea last year; they had all the possession yet we scored a couple of really good goals and won the game. Barca in reality are a lot like Swansea from last year, all the possession in the world but don't get forward enough. They are when they come up against half decent teams. They just play keep ball, they are boring to watch. Stop this madness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nah I remember him being a bit unlucky once or twice that game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Stif pls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 One bad game and they are being compared to Swansea :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Honestly watch Barca against a decent side all it is 'Pass it across the back four, eventually get into midfield, get to the final 3rd, can't see an opening start again from the back'. If people find passing the ball across the pitch all game without creating many chances exciting then fair enough they are exciting to watch, me though I find games that have plentiful of chances exciting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Stop it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That was an utterly sensational Milan performance and I use that word on purpose because to have the concentration, organisation and fitness to completely stifle Barcelona for 90 minutes is a remarkable achievement. The focus will be on why Barcelona didn't go forward more, why Messi didn't play very well and so on. There are reasons behind this, I'm not buying "oh he just didn't fancy it tonight." Milan were the reason. They were bloody superb and to combine all this with the clinical finishing to win 2-0, I think it's the best Champions League performance this season so far. No doubt some will suddenly claim Barca aren't actually that good. They are. They're the best team of this generation quite comfortably. But it doesn't mean they're invincible, there is a way to beat them and Milan executed it to absolute perfection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Impressive memory from Redknapp there, remembering a fight that took place when he was 16 months old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That was an utterly sensational Milan performance and I use that word on purpose because to have the concentration, organisation and fitness to completely stifle Barcelona for 90 minutes is a remarkable achievement. The focus will be on why Barcelona didn't go forward more, why Messi didn't play very well and so on. There are reasons behind this, I'm not buying "oh he just didn't fancy it tonight." Milan were the reason. They were bloody superb and to combine all this with the clinical finishing to win 2-0, I think it's the best Champions League performance this season so far. No doubt some will suddenly claim Barca aren't actually that good. They are. They're the best team of this generation quite comfortably. But it doesn't mean they're invincible, there is a way to beat them and Milan executed it to absolute perfection. Every word is spot on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That was an utterly sensational Milan performance and I use that word on purpose because to have the concentration, organisation and fitness to completely stifle Barcelona for 90 minutes is a remarkable achievement. The focus will be on why Barcelona didn't go forward more, why Messi didn't play very well and so on. There are reasons behind this, I'm not buying "oh he just didn't fancy it tonight." Milan were the reason. They were bloody superb and to combine all this with the clinical finishing to win 2-0, I think it's the best Champions League performance this season so far. No doubt some will suddenly claim Barca aren't actually that good. They are. They're the best team of this generation quite comfortably. But it doesn't mean they're invincible, there is a way to beat them and Milan executed it to absolute perfection. You sound like the analysts on Fox Soccer here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Redknapp ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 One bad game and they are being compared to Swansea :) To be fair, I only compared the game to our game vs Swansea, not the team . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Bit nervous about Barca's 2nd leg now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Impressive memory from Redknapp there, remembering a fight that took place when he was 16 months old. But he can't remember how to say El Shaarawy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I really wasn't surprised.... Barca have really struggled against most of the big teams this season. There's a few reasons why but the main reason is they practically only play with one forward.... Iniesta drops into midfield, Messi does so that just leaves Pedro and he's not making runs in behind the defense either. For Barca to get through they need to go back to Busquets-Xavi-Iniesta and Pedro-Messi-Villa. The balance is horrid and there's no penetration, they get away with it in La Liga but i always felt they would struggle in the CL which is why i have picked Bayern to win it this year since December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That was an utterly sensational Milan performance and I use that word on purpose because to have the concentration, organisation and fitness to completely stifle Barcelona for 90 minutes is a remarkable achievement. The focus will be on why Barcelona didn't go forward more, why Messi didn't play very well and so on. There are reasons behind this, I'm not buying "oh he just didn't fancy it tonight." Milan were the reason. They were bloody superb and to combine all this with the clinical finishing to win 2-0, I think it's the best Champions League performance this season so far. No doubt some will suddenly claim Barca aren't actually that good. They are. They're the best team of this generation quite comfortably. But it doesn't mean they're invincible, there is a way to beat them and Milan executed it to absolute perfection. You sound like the analysts on Fox Soccer here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 One bad game and they are being compared to Swansea :) To be fair, I only compared the game to our game vs Swansea, not the team . Yeah I know, it was Stiffy that said they are like Swansea last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 The balance is horrid and there's no penetration, they get away with it in La Liga but i always felt they would struggle in the CL which is why i have picked Bayern to win it this year since December. They have been my pick for the CL since the start of the season and tonight showed some of the reasons why, it may not seem very impressive but this is how you win major trophies. Last night was blates the first time he's ever heard of Bayern Munich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I meant this season mate Also if you go through my posts you will probably find something related to me thinking Bayern would win the thing. The wonderful world of the search engine eh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That was an utterly sensational Milan performance and I use that word on purpose because to have the concentration, organisation and fitness to completely stifle Barcelona for 90 minutes is a remarkable achievement. The focus will be on why Barcelona didn't go forward more, why Messi didn't play very well and so on. There are reasons behind this, I'm not buying "oh he just didn't fancy it tonight." Milan were the reason. They were bloody superb and to combine all this with the clinical finishing to win 2-0, I think it's the best Champions League performance this season so far. No doubt some will suddenly claim Barca aren't actually that good. They are. They're the best team of this generation quite comfortably. But it doesn't mean they're invincible, there is a way to beat them and Milan executed it to absolute perfection. You sound like the analysts on Fox Soccer here. I didn't mean it as an insult. He said what they kinda said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm only winding you up fella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That was an utterly sensational Milan performance and I use that word on purpose because to have the concentration, organisation and fitness to completely stifle Barcelona for 90 minutes is a remarkable achievement. The focus will be on why Barcelona didn't go forward more, why Messi didn't play very well and so on. There are reasons behind this, I'm not buying "oh he just didn't fancy it tonight." Milan were the reason. They were bloody superb and to combine all this with the clinical finishing to win 2-0, I think it's the best Champions League performance this season so far. No doubt some will suddenly claim Barca aren't actually that good. They are. They're the best team of this generation quite comfortably. But it doesn't mean they're invincible, there is a way to beat them and Milan executed it to absolute perfection. You sound like the analysts on Fox Soccer here. I didn't mean it as an insult. He said what they kinda said. You make everything sound like an insult, it's a gift from god, embrace it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm only winding you up fella I know, just responding its all part of being on a football forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Anyone seen that betting slip doing the rounds on facebook/twitter? http://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/photo.php?fbid=453682064700963&id=244457012290137&set=a.247074698695035.54659.244457012290137&__user=637921407 Would have got over £1m apparantly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Anyone seen that betting slip doing the rounds on facebook/twitter? http://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/photo.php?fbid=453682064700963&id=244457012290137&set=a.247074698695035.54659.244457012290137&__user=637921407 Would have got over £1m apparantly "He should be given a free bet as a consolation!! V unlucky....." Aye, class consolation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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