Disco Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Even with UEFA's seemingly desperate attempts to marginalise it as a comp over the years I still love it. In fact there's been a fair few times over the years where the latter stages have had better games/narratives than the CL. Definitely. Players/fans who actually appreciate being in the latter stages of Europe, a cup style winning attitude rather than not get beat style of play amongst other things. Just a shame they made the groups, so shit and pointless. Do absolutely nowt but lessen an already piss weak opinion of the Waffa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Even with UEFA's seemingly desperate attempts to marginalise it as a comp over the years I still love it. In fact there's been a fair few times over the years where the latter stages have had better games/narratives than the CL. Definitely. Players/fans who actually appreciate being in the latter stages of Europe, a cup style winning attitude rather than not get beat style of play amongst other things. Just a shame they made the groups, so shit and pointless. Do absolutely nowt but lessen an already piss weak opinion of the Waffa. Zenit, Bilbao, Boro, Fulham, Braga, Shakhtar, Braga, Espanyol, CSKA off the top of my head all put in memorable (in different ways) runs to the final over the last 10 years, all either winning or going desperately close to their first European trophies. Even Rangers' run was memorable just for the fact it was utterly rancid to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 VI, Neymar has 6 goals in 290 minutes which is around a goal every 48 minutes. Cristiano has 10 in 450 minutes but three are from penalties. Quite impressive, but do you think Messi will stick to this creation role? Because without Messi, Neymar would be stuck on 2 goals max, I think moving Messi down a bit to help create will help Neymar and Suarez to reach at least 20-25 goals each. I fully expect Suarez to run rampage as soon as he's back because he's much better finisher than Neymar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Apparently Xabi Alonso beat today the Bundesliga records for completed passes and ball touches. Think I read it was around 40 more passes than Thiago who held the record. When you do the math it's quite mental. More than 1 pass every 30s. Wonder what's Xavi's record for us. Can't find it besides one game where he got to 183. We just letting s*** like this fly now then? Saved me from quoting it. Dirty Americans, polluting the English language. Aye, dirty yanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 VI, Neymar has 6 goals in 290 minutes which is around a goal every 48 minutes. Cristiano has 10 in 450 minutes but three are from penalties. Quite impressive, but do you think Messi will stick to this creation role? Because without Messi, Neymar would be stuck on 2 goals max, I think moving Messi down a bit to help create will help Neymar and Suarez to reach at least 20-25 goals each. I fully expect Suarez to run rampage as soon as he's back because he's much better finisher than Neymar. I have no idea, but it's pretty clear it's a conscious tactical decision now, rather than just a few games thing. If he accepts this role (and to be honest, he seems to be enjoying it), it's a better "use of resources" given the partners he has upfront. He'll still finish with 20+ goals himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I think he'll still be top scorer. As they'll get at least 10 penalties this season and he'll score from 7 or 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Some shots of the "Come Home Ronaldo" airplane flying over El Madrigal yesterday. http://futbol.as.com/futbol/imagenes/2014/09/27/album/1411842854_779820_1411843038_album_grande.jpg http://futbol.as.com/futbol/imagenes/2014/09/27/album/1411842854_779820_1411843039_album_grande.jpg http://futbol.as.com/futbol/imagenes/2014/09/27/album/1411842854_779820_1411843040_album_grande.jpg I can't wrap my head around how incredibly sad this is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 What does the "Reel" part mean? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 What does the "Reel" part mean? The name of the supporter club running this, apparently: http://www.unitedreel.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Even with UEFA's seemingly desperate attempts to marginalise it as a comp over the years I still love it. In fact there's been a fair few times over the years where the latter stages have had better games/narratives than the CL. Definitely. Players/fans who actually appreciate being in the latter stages of Europe, a cup style winning attitude rather than not get beat style of play amongst other things. Just a shame they made the groups, so s*** and pointless. Do absolutely nowt but lessen an already p*ss weak opinion of the Waffa. Zenit, Bilbao, Boro, Fulham, Braga, Shakhtar, Braga, Espanyol, CSKA off the top of my head all put in memorable (in different ways) runs to the final over the last 10 years, all either winning or going desperately close to their first European trophies. Even Rangers' run was memorable just for the fact it was utterly rancid to watch. David Weir looking a world beater at 38-39 due to their negative football being the highlight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Typically clueless Manchester United followers believing that their problems come from not having enough attacking options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Meanwhile... https://twitter.com/TheLadBible/status/515985884240674816/photo/1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Apparently Xabi Alonso beat today the Bundesliga records for completed passes and ball touches. Think I read it was around 40 more passes than Thiago who held the record. When you do the math it's quite mental. More than 1 pass every 30s. Wonder what's Xavi's record for us. Can't find it besides one game where he got to 183. We just letting s*** like this fly now then? Saved me from quoting it. Dirty Americans, polluting the English language. Aye, dirty yanks! I don't blame you, I blame them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 'Super Sunday' ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Not sure what's the weirdest/worst thing about this photo Ozil's brother, there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Reminds me of http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130309192134/ragecomics/images/c/c1/Tobey.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 And Alan Irvine to the captains left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 "I wouldn't want to condemn Rooney because he scored a brilliant goal. He's in in great form at the moment. We've seen it over the last 15 years that when Rooney is in his best form he's on the edge." Kilbane's been spying on under 13s football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 "I wouldn't want to condemn Rooney because he scored a brilliant goal. He's in in great form at the moment. We've seen it over the last 15 years that when Rooney is in his best form he's on the edge." Kilbane's been spying on under 13s football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Anyone see the ref in the Reading/Wolves game, he's hench geez! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Wow Albin Ekdal has a hattrick for Cagliari away to Inter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Inter got a man sent off in the 27th minute i think. Still a bit surprising though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The excuses being made for Rooney on NBC, ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lille doing well under Rene Girard. 2 goals conceded in 8 games They seem to be a tight unit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The excuses being made for Rooney on NBC, ffs. I forgot about that guy's reaction to the tackle on - who was it? - Di Maria (?). How did he react to Rooney basically taking a running kick at Downing's balls? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts