Guest Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) The start of the Ashley era, we were taking a pretty average Czech defender from a pretty average PSG for a pretty average fee. Now look at us. That should be used as a reference when people complain about clubs like us, Man City, PSG, etc. The alternative to the takeovers is Liverpool qualifying every twatting year without much effort and the like. Edited August 31, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Direct flights to Dortmund from London for roughly £12 on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Flying from Newcastle takes about 14 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, midds said: Can't relate to anyone having fears or being miserable about the draw like. I get the fact it's tough but it's the elite club competition on the planet, it's not supposed to be easy. It's 6 fixtures that you'll remember and cherish for years to come too, what's the point of qualifying if you're going to be too scared to enjoy it, fuck it, let's just see what happens As I said already, if you get a slightly easier group, far more chance of qualifying and going through to the next stage. THEN you get to play these teams anyway, your profile grows even more, and you get momentum. My take is that we aren't just there for the sake of it, we want to go deep in the competition, and an easier draw makes that more likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Billy Warthog said: Absolutely happy with the draw. Do we really want the easy route all the time? They are all cool matches but I think this is the only forum with this mindset. Lets hope for Liverpool in the FA cup while were at it. Edited August 31, 2023 by nufc123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 What an awesome group! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) My brutally honest, Dutch boss who supports Feyenoord "Milan and Dortmund are not at your level. You have every bit of quality to get 2nd, and who knows what PSG will be. You could win your bloody group. You would have won our group." And to reiterate, he doesn't sugar coat shit. Its not in his DNA. Edited August 31, 2023 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: They are all cool matches but I think this is the only forum with this mindset. Lets hope for Liverpool in the FA cup while were at it. Nothing like the same thing and you know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 The noise and gasps in the arena when our name was drawn in group F… Love it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: They are all cool matches but I think this is the only forum with this mindset. Lets hope for Liverpool in the FA cup while were at it. That’s totally different though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, nufc123 said: They are all cool matches but I think this is the only forum with this mindset. Lets hope for Liverpool in the FA cup while were at it. It's different and you know it - we play Liverpool at least twice a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, christ said: Le subreddit du PSG regorge de gens qui perdent la tête ou qui disent "c'est bon, nous allons battre Dortmund et Milan". No exaggeration, real fans respect all teams, we are confident but aware that our team is rebuilding. But still eager to see our Mbappé fighter plane shake the nets at St James Park, Allez Paris !! Edited August 31, 2023 by Sisco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Fuck yeah. What a group! Have zero expectations on the team for this year's CL. It's going to be a blast! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Over the moon with this, Europe by train! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 On a separate note, what an emotional return for Tonali. That is worth the price of admission alone, will be an unbelievable build up to that on both sides I would imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Looking at the group in detail: PSG: They're 8th in Ligue 1, are you scared of the 8th best team in France who just drew with Toulouse? Pfft ofcourse not, we smashing them. Milan: Their main threat is Pulisic, are you scared of a whiney American who couldn't hack it the Premier League? Pfft ofcourse not, we smashing them. Dortmund: They're massive bottle jobs who only had to beat Mainz at home to win a title last season, are you scared of someone who who drops bottles all over the shop? Pfft ofcourse not, we smashing them. We got this. Edited August 31, 2023 by 54 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: Honestly the players will probably be happy about this. You want to play in the Champions League to be on the world stage and to play the best. That's PSG, Dortmund, and Milan - not a group that could be mistaken for the Europa League. And I think the lower expectations could help with nerves. Aye, I think an 'easy' group where people would be expecting us to go through would be a nightmare. Nee expectation now beyond just enjoying it for what it is. Nobody's got any hope of us winning it this year, so not sure why anyone would hope for anything other than the biggest possible ties we could get and to just enjoy it for what it is. We could've got an unspectacular group, still gone out early without playing anyone of any note and the whole thing would have been a massive damp squib after 20 years away. Even if we get third in that group I imagine most of us will be over the moon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 When are the fixtures finalised again? I've missed that in all the excitement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Hope Mbappe gets launched into the corner by Trips. The little weird French nonce that he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, 54 said: Man this year isn't the one to worry about getting out of the groups or not, we're back in it for 20 odd years, we're playing some European heavyweights, and the Worlds best player is going to be coming to town. Lets give it our best, and fucking enjoy where we are. I hear you man. It would be so good for the teams confidence to have some joy in the competition though. And even if we don't quite get out, at least going into the Europa League and having a chance at that would be awesome. But anyways, I'm going to be enjoying it regardless, no question about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fountain Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Tough draw, however it's tough for the other 3 as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, TBG said: Direct flights to Dortmund from London for roughly £12 on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Flying from Newcastle takes about 14 days. via gran canaria Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, The Fountain said: Tough draw, however it's tough for the other 3 as well Oh yeah, that has to be said, none of them will be happy about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Eales coming up on TNT in a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Much rather this, playing proper elite teams, than some no marks from the depths of East Prussia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, Sempiternal said: Yeah and Pulisic isn’t very good. Hence why he went to Italy I see you’ve chosen war, Doon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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