Karjala Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Let's tonk these wankers. When I lived in Lisbon, they were crap but still crowing about their glorious history, which was already some decades in the past. They're obviously better now, but the Portuguese league isn't much better than the Scottish Premier -- three decent teams, the rest are cannon fodder. Pardew's correct to appraise them as a mid-table team, if miraculously transferred to the Premier League. Some seasons they'd be challenging for Europe, others they'd be flirting with relegation. Bit like us, really. Probably better than us right now. But still beatable. And remember, they've only won one more European trophy than we have. See the Premier League, La Liga... I think we'll get done 3 or 4-0 tonight, haven't got much hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eagleye Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Today is not just another day, today BENFICA PLAYS! Its time to Pardew swallow his own words! http://this11.com/boards/abExO5HafH.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 He said you were one of the best teams in the continent. You lot need to loosen up. You're making Liverpool fans look modest in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Today is not just another day, today BENFICA PLAYS! Its time to Pardew swallow his own words! http://this11.com/boards/abExO5HafH.jpg Jesus is going to have to pull off a miracle to stop Shola tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 @sexpanther Alan Pardew Benfica are a decent team, we have come up against lower league sides already this season and lost, we have learnt from that so will approach this game differently. Minnows is a strong word, one or two of their players would potentially fight for a place in our squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 'Artur' http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li7ixt0iOQ1qdikhoo1_r2_500.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Dem wingers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Feel quite jaunty about this today. Are we in for a Pardew spring? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 As limited as the bloke is I actually think tonight could be a good night to play Shola. I'd go something like Krul Simpson Taylor MYM Santon Marv Cabaye Perch Jonas Cisse Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 As limited as the bloke is I actually think tonight could be a good night to play Shola. I'd go something like Krul Simpson Taylor MYM Santon Marv Cabaye Perch Jonas Cisse Shola You'd leave Sissoko out for Perch then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 3-1 Benfica. Some hope with the away goal for the return leg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 3-1 was what I was thinking too. Not sure how I'd feel about it tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 If we can put out one of our actual fullbacks it would be a boost, the midfield still looks fairly shocking though. Just a repeat of our previous European games would be fine, keep it incredibly tight and boring and hope for a goal or a 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 As limited as the bloke is I actually think tonight could be a good night to play Shola. I'd go something like Krul Simpson Taylor MYM Santon Marv Cabaye Perch Jonas Cisse Shola You'd leave Sissoko out for Perch then? Worst shit I've seen. That's even worse than the average Pardew thinking. Fuck me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 We'll concede on about 40 minutes after playing well, play poorly after HT and then concede again on 75... but we'll nick a late away goal imo. 2-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 We'll concede on about 40 minutes after playing well, play poorly after HT and then concede again on 75... but we'll nick a late away goal imo. 2-1. Would take that right now tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Will stand our ground for 30 mins, implode and concede twice before half time, come out fighting, Cissé will tap in from an offside position but get flagged offside. We will then concede a third around 70 mins shortly after someone (Cabaye) gets sent off. Shola will come on and the Alan Pardew thread on here will explode. 3-0 Benfica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenkoDaLuz Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 'Artur' http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li7ixt0iOQ1qdikhoo1_r2_500.gif He was not afraid to die... Old brave sir Robin! As I expected this thread is going down fast. I am just here to wish everyone a good game and above of all, may all of you have good FUN watching this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 0-1. Cisse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenkoDaLuz Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 3-1 Benfica. Some hope with the away goal for the return leg. So your expectations for a match is losing 3-1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 0-1. Cisse. Thats what I'm talking about! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenkoDaLuz Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 He said you were one of the best teams in the continent. You lot need to loosen up. You're making Liverpool fans look modest in comparison. The usual... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 3-1 Benfica. Some hope with the away goal for the return leg. So your expectations for a match is losing 3-1? I'm realistic about our chances. I predict us to win most games but this season that has been a disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 As limited as the bloke is I actually think tonight could be a good night to play Shola. I'd go something like Krul Simpson Taylor MYM Santon Marv Cabaye Perch Jonas Cisse Shola You'd leave Sissoko out for Perch then? On this occasion yes. Don't get me wrong I think Sissoko is a far, far better player than Perch but I don't see a lineup we can put out tonight that will outplay Benfica so I think a defensive and physical XI is our best chance of getting something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenkoDaLuz Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Shall we meet before the match? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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