UEFA Champions and Europa League 2015/16 Thread

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 2 Jul 2015 - 2:46

First topic message reminder :

It begins for the English today as West Ham face FC Lusitans in front of a sold out Upton Park this evening. The team will be a bit mixed. Randolph, O'Brien, Tomkins, Burke, Page. Jarvis, Oxford, Poyet, Amalfitano. Zarate, Sakho.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 19:13

Buzzing hub of chat with the Man United game on, I assumed Liam would be here the second United conceded

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 19:52

Utd just lost to the 3rd placed side in the Danish league who haven't played a competitive game in two months

This is a new low

by compelling and rich Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 19:55

sooner lvg goes the better, not sure what were waiting for. if jose is coming in, give him few months at the end of the season to work with the players and see who he wants/doesnt

by compelling and rich Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 19:57

you could get rid of 80% of that team and wouldn't notice, the only real keepers are

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smalling
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martial

obviously your not getting rid of everybody and hopefully schneiderlin, herrera, darmian etc will do better under a better manager. but we have signed some very average players

by Guest Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 19:57

One word. Embarrassing. Although, I'd still have United to overturn that at OT

by Hammersmith harrier Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 20:04

compelling and rich wrote:you could get rid of 80% of that team and wouldn't notice, the only real keepers are

de gea
smalling
shaw
martial

obviously your not getting rid of everybody and hopefully schneiderlin, herrera, darmian etc will do better under a better manager. but we have signed some very average players

Mata and Blind would be worth keeping too but beyond that I don't think the rest offer a lot.

by BamBam Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 20:06

With the "challenge" that Mata put in for their 2nd goal, I'd sell him tomorrow

by Fernando Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 20:17

Why would you expect Juan Mata a lightweight spaniard attacking midfielder to defend competently. That's like telling Wayne Rooney not to eat pies. He's going to let you down time and time again.

by GSC Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 20:22

Without exaggerating probably Uniteds darkest day in recent history

by lfc91 Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 20:42

For someone who insists his best position is CM, Milner is a terrible passer! So many interceptions already tonight from his poor passing.

by lfc91 Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 20:53

Liverpool's dire inconsistency continues. Making a poor Lowerctable German side look like Barca at times.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 21:44

compelling and rich wrote:you could get rid of 80% of that team and wouldn't notice, the only real keepers are

de gea
smalling
shaw
martial

obviously your not getting rid of everybody and hopefully schneiderlin, herrera, darmian etc will do better under a better manager. but we have signed some very average players

Only one keeper there mate. Silly, Smalling has improved but cant play in goal!! xD xD xD xD exdee exdee

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 21:46

It is funny though. This is a moment people could look back on for a long time, the real end of the United dynasty underlined

by lfc91 Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 21:57

God that was painful. Poor result.

Ibe is fast becoming a player I dread to see coming on. Can't pass, shooting poor for the most part and most of his dribbles end up with him running it to far and out of play. Thank god he is young, could do with a year out on loan.

by Guest Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 22:11

lfc91 wrote:Liverpool's dire inconsistency continues. Making a poor Lowerctable German side look like Barca at times.

Augsburg came fifth in the Bundesliga last season, so although having a tough year this season, they're still a decent side, probably struggling to adjust to the tougher schedule, as EPL sides have found. 0-0 is hardly a poor result, you didn't honestly think you would roll them over did you, given Liverpool's dire situation?

by lfc91 Thu 18 Feb 2016 - 22:20

Yes I did actually. Better team, better players, coming off a confidence boosting result with a well rested first team (which considering our recent fixtures has been rare), I was actually quite confident.

Suppose we are still heavy favourites but would have liked to be able to rest many first teamers ahead of next Sunday.

by Guest Fri 19 Feb 2016 - 12:05

They looked like they couldn't wait to get back inside for a mug of cocoa. Dunno how cold it was last night but that shouldn't have had as much influence of our inability to keep possession as it did. Looked at times like it was so cold the pitch must have had ice patches on it people were falling over so much.

Thankfully the draw meant I could still laugh uproariously at Utd's defeat (although not in my wife's presence as she was on the warpath after that match and felt the need to nitpick every little mistake Liverpool made safe in the knowledge that one look at her angry face meant she knew I wasn't going to mention how bad her lot were)

Disappointed with the draw and the fact it means some of the obvious choices for the Cup Final won't get a rest and risk injury but we've only ourselves to blame for making the job harder.

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 8:55

Should be a comfortable win for Arsenal tonight, on the way to Champions League glory.

2-0, maybe 3. Even the woeful Turkish ref won't have too much influence.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 17:04

Duty how much do you have on arsenal to win the CL?

Think it'll be 1-1 tonight - arsenal do seem to put in their best performances in these type of games

by monty junior Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 18:01

Usually in the return leg after they've been humped at home and are basically out.

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 18:02

Olly wrote:Duty how much do you have on arsenal to win the CL?

Think it'll be 1-1 tonight - arsenal do seem to put in their best performances in these type of games

Not enough money in the world to back this absolute certainty. thumbsup

by Fernando Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 19:19

Arsenal XI: Cech, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud.

Bench: Ospina, Gibbs,Chambers, Flamini,Campbell,Walcott,Welbeck

Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba, Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta, Suarez, Messi, Neymar

Bench: Bravo, Adriano, Mathieu,Vermaelen, Sergi Roberto, Aleix Vidal, Munir

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 19:27

Evens that Arsenal win or draw tonight. Get your free money. Roll up.

Barcelona have the most overrated front three, a pedestrian midfield, and a pathetically weak defence.

All yours Arsenal. Can't wait for the damage that Theo will do when he comes on at the hour mark.

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 20:15

This referee is an absolute pillock.

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 20:34

Good half for Arsenal, they'll be disappointed not to be a goal to the good. Oxlade has been terrific, though he'll probably have to come off. Arsenal have the impact on the bench to carry the day. And their concentration was dipping towards the end, so they will be somewhat relieved that it's half-time.

by compelling and rich Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 20:46

arsenal need at least a couple goal lead going to the nou camp, they've always done well at emirates only to get turned over away

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 20:48

Duty281 wrote:Good half for Arsenal, they'll be disappointed not to be a goal to the good. Oxlade has been terrific, though he'll probably have to come off. Arsenal have the impact on the bench to carry the day. And their concentration was dipping towards the end, so they will be somewhat relieved that it's half-time.

2/3 times Sanchez switched off and let Alves go - can't keep doing that

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 20:59

No matter how much Barcelona cheat, the w*nk-fest will continue from the media.

Arsenal haven't started in this half yet.

by **Hero** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 20:59

Juve 0-2 Bayern
Absolute masterclass by the Germans in Turin so far.

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:03

Masterful save from Ter Stegen.

by Jermaine2015 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:03

World class save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen. This boy is too good just to be a cup keeper...

This could be FC Bayern's year if Arsenal can eliminate Barcelona

by **Hero** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:08

Juve get a lifeline with a Dybala goal

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:09

Arsenal clinging on. Fate shall guide them.

by Jermaine2015 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:13

MESSI!!!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:15

Coquelin has to track Neymar back there...just lets him run off while r jogs back!

by Jermaine2015 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:20

Suarez missed from all of 7 yards out

by **Hero** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:21

Juve 2-2 Bayern
Proper game on now!

by Jermaine2015 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:22

FC Bayern falling apart here. 2-2

by Jermaine2015 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:25

2-0 Barcelona. Messi P/K

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:26

Get what you deserve bringing on Flamini ffs

by NickisBHAFC Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:27

Flamini that is sensational Laugh

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:28

For shame. For great and everlasting shame. Arsenal have shot themselves in the foot.

by **Hero** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 21:50

Duty281 wrote:Should be a comfortable win for Arsenal tonight, on the way to Champions League glory.

2-0, maybe 3. Even the woeful Turkish ref won't have too much influence.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 22:01

Great night for me. Backed Barca -1 and also Messi to score, Barca to win.

by Duty281 Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 22:34

Hero wrote:
Duty281 wrote:Should be a comfortable win for Arsenal tonight, on the way to Champions League glory.

2-0, maybe 3. Even the woeful Turkish ref won't have too much influence.

It should have been. Very Happy

Bloody Oxlade fluffing his golden chance in the first half.

Still, at least the woeful Turkish ref didn't influence too much, as he was awful for both sides. He didn't send off an Arsenal player when the Catalans made a meal of a 50-50 challenge. Would have been interesting to see what he would have done if Giroud had gone rolling around on the turf when Alves (?) leaned his head in.

by Guest Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 22:37

Is that six years in a row Arsenal exit at the last 16. Comical

by GSC Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 23:17

I dunno, id take losing at the last 16 stage of the CL at any point in the last 6 years.

Quite a few years before that too.

by **Hero** Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 23:22

4 of those 6 have been to either Barca or Bayern as well.

by GSC Tue 23 Feb 2016 - 23:42

Definitely should've beaten Monaco. Probably AC too.

But yeah, put in proper context, no shame in going out to Barca/Bayern.

by **Crimey** Wed 24 Feb 2016 - 9:30

One of the craziest things is that Barca didn't even make a substitution.

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