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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Nov 20, 2012 16:53:09 GMT -5
We were decent, no problem with losing really as we're already guarenteed first. Chelsea on the other hand look out, and Di Matteo may be out too
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Post by Noza on Nov 20, 2012 18:31:04 GMT -5
No idea why anyone expected Chelsea to beat Juventus (especially in Turin). They were always going to lose, what with Juve's home record. They are out, along with Manchester City.
Celtic should get through, as they ought to beat Spartak (who are rubbish).
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Post by Noza on Nov 20, 2012 18:34:02 GMT -5
Think i'd sh*t myself if I was getting ready to play in that. Swear that's Benfica's ground, not Galatasaray's.
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Post by y2yay on Nov 20, 2012 18:34:47 GMT -5
I don't know about Chelsea being out. I can't see them not beating Nordsjaelland comfortably at Stamford Bridge, while Juventus will have a tough time against Shakhtar.
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Nov 20, 2012 18:38:54 GMT -5
Think i'd sh*t myself if I was getting ready to play in that. Swear that's Benfica's ground, not Galatasaray's. Yeah, think it is. Just saw it on another forum and was impressed, the devil looks like it's photoshopped too.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2012 18:55:34 GMT -5
quite frankly we were lucky to lose 2-1.they were all over us and we couldnt hold onto the ball for SHIITE.
is Di Matteo really a goner if Chelsea dont make the next round?heard a few lads in work say that too?
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Post by thespecialone on Nov 21, 2012 4:24:44 GMT -5
quite frankly we were lucky to lose 2-1.they were all over us and we couldnt hold onto the ball for SHIITE. is Di Matteo really a goner if Chelsea dont make the next round?heard a few lads in work say that too? You will go through anyway. Its a bit sad we have advantage over Spartak and Celtic because we got better results at home but still we will go to Europa League. But as i said a team that beats Barca deserves to go through. Congrats. Also i was at Stadium of Light (which is indeed the pic posted above) and i had never seen such a big crowd supporting the away team. Not even Porto or Sporting Lisbon bring that much people when playing at Light. Amazing and congrats for being one of the biggest clubs in Europe. As for the game we missed a ton of goals. Garay was superb though and it was good to see a great match from Ola John (at least).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2012 5:51:45 GMT -5
yeah the away support was massive....I know its a trip I would have loved to go on.Portugal is one of the few places I havent been supporting Celtic or Ireland on trips.
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Post by McBlake on Nov 21, 2012 14:39:18 GMT -5
This came from a drop ball deep in the shaktar end, with them to play the ball back to the Nordsjalland keeper as you would expect:
What an absolute cock lol.
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Nov 21, 2012 16:35:17 GMT -5
I'll just be leaving this in here... Not bad for a centre back.
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Post by Noza on Nov 21, 2012 18:47:56 GMT -5
Stupidly good goal from Mexes. No idea how the he managed that.
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Post by BladeDJK on Nov 21, 2012 19:05:35 GMT -5
Excellent goal
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Post by Noza on Nov 21, 2012 19:15:16 GMT -5
Group ANot paid too much attention to this group either, but the expected teams are through. Have Dinamo Zagreb ever even got a point in the Champions League? Remember them losing to Lyon 7-1 (at home) last season. Cannot believe they get in the competition every year. Group BAlso not really paid much attention to this group, as it's full of mostly boring teams (Schalke being the exception). Expected Arsenal and Schalke to get through, and sure enough. Schalke should finish top. Group CEntertaining little group this one. Malaga have been brilliant, and surprised me a lot. Don't really follow La Liga, so was not really aware how good they were. Top side, and Isco is an absolute talent. They were not especially great against Zenit today, but still did enough for the point. Pleased AC Milan got through. They've had a rotten old season so far, so nice to see them get a bit of success in this competition at least. They are certainly not the force they were last season, let alone in years prior, but still got some decent players around. El Shaarawy is the best young player in the world, and got a relatively solid back line. Absolutely despise Zenit. Spent insane amounts of money on players that are not even particularly good. Axel Witsel is a good player, but a **** and Hulk is absolutely terrible. So over hyped, and he has done all to justify that. And I can honestly say Alexander Kerzhakov is the worst striker I have ever seen play for a Champions League club. Absolutely appalling player. Group DBy far the most entertaining group. Expected Real Madrid to get through, but didn't expect Borussia Dortmund to make it. Being an avid follower of the Bundesliga, I knew exactly how much of a special team they are, but they just have not shown up in the Champions League in the past few seasons. Really pleased for them. Finally people are realizing how good they are. Lewandowski, Gotze, Subotic, Hummels and Gudogan are all top players, but Marco Reus has been the stand out for me. A really special player. Enjoyed watching Ajax, as well. Must be sick of the sight of Real Madrid by now, but they did well against Man City. Christian Eriksen has been a top player for awhile now, but have been impressed with van Rhijn and Moisander. They at least deserve Europa League football. Don't even know where to begin on Manchester City. They were slightly unlucky to lose the away leg with Madrid, but the rest of the dropped points have been all their own doing. They were extremely fortunate to get a point at home to Dortmund, had enough chances to beat Ajax both home and away, but woeful defending (especially from set-pieces; why the are they still using zonal marking?!). Played a little better against Madrid tonight, but that may have been as the pressure was really off, as they were as good as out anyway. Cannot see them getting anything in Dortmund to get in to the Europa League, either. Group ENo idea why anyone thought Chelsea would get anything in Turin. They were on a poor run of form going into the match, and Juventus are ridiculous at home (am I right in saying they've only lost one game in their new stadium, and that was against Inter the other week?). Good performance from Juve. Shaktar are a top side, so no surprised they beat Nordsjaelland, though that goal by Luiz Adriano was a joke. See UEFA are taking disciplinary action against him. Cannot see Chelsea getting through, really. They'll beat Nordsjaelland, but Shaktar are likely to play a slightly weakened team, and the form Juventus are on, they should at least get a draw. Group FNot really paid any attention to this group at all. Just pissed of Bate Borisov cost me £30 by losing to Lille. Would have expected Valencia and Bayern Munich to qualify at the start. Group GEasy win for Barcelona. Wish they hadn't just sat back in the second half, though, as they could have absolutely battered Spartak. Didn't watch the Benfica - Celtic game, but from the highlights looked like Celtic didn't play very well and deserved to lose. Cannot believe I am typing this, but Celtic SHOULD qualify in second place. Benfica haven't impressed me at all in the matches I've watched of theirs, and cannot see them getting anything at the Nou Camp. Whereas Celtic should beat Spartak Moscow fairly convincingly. Seen Spartak multiple times this season, and they have looked really poor (though Jano Ananidze looks like one to watch). Group HExpected United to lose to Galatasaray, and sure enough they did. Put up a better performance than I expect, though. Cannot have been easy for those young players playing in that atmosphere. Didn't expect CFR Cluj to beat Braga (thought Braga would sneak a win, based on their performance at Old Trafford). Galatasaray should get through in second though, as Cluj won't get anything against United at Old Trafford.
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Post by Noza on Dec 4, 2012 19:52:13 GMT -5
Woeful campaign for Manchester City, despite having a ridiculously tough group.
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Dec 5, 2012 6:36:26 GMT -5
Yeah City must be incredibly frustrated with themselves. To not even get 3rd is shocking, although I was wishing they'd go into the Europa League.
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Post by Noza on Dec 5, 2012 18:43:04 GMT -5
Cannot believe Celtic got through, but fair play to them. They deserved it.
Chuffed Chelsea went out, as well.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2012 18:46:46 GMT -5
Cannot believe Celtic got through, but fair play to them. They deserved it. Chuffed Chelsea went out, as well. yup totally deserved it,delighted we got through.....eager to see who we get in the next round now. if its somewhere I havent been yet I will defo go.
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Post by Scott! on Dec 5, 2012 18:53:06 GMT -5
Well done Celtic, very well deserved. Didn't expect them to make as hard a game of it tonight, but spartak were great.
Really pleased they went through.
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Post by McBlake on Dec 6, 2012 12:36:02 GMT -5
PSG Schalke Malaga Dortmund Juventus Barcelona Bayern Man Utd Porto Arsenal Milan Real Shakhtar Valencia Celtic Galatasary
Real Madrid vs Man Utd plz.
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Dec 8, 2012 9:02:07 GMT -5
Anyone but Real Shaktar wouldn't be good either. TBF I'd love to face Real but we'd lose
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