2010/11 Champions League thread

[belfast_bomber]

Whereas Xavi Hernandez...

 

[Godzke]

Yeah that's fair enough. But comparing the shit talking of Xavi and Bentdner is like comparing Mourinho and Frank Farina. Difference in status is ****ing enormous. But yes Xavi is highly irritating when speaking to the media.

 

[belfast_bomber]

Did you read that Sid Lowe interview in the Granuiad? It was actually really, really good.

I would love Sid Lowe's job.

 

[Godzke]

Anything that involves Sporting Gijon would be a good read.

 

[belfast_bomber]

To be fair Villa is a Sporting fan, he would talk us up...

 

[premiers06]

hmmm ... Pep playing mindgames. "I'm afraid of how Arsenal play" "I really hope Nasri plays" "Arsenal will complicate things". Even Pedro saying similar things. Usually never talks to the media.

At least I don't have read the usual drivel that Bendtner spins to the media. **** that is irritating.

Bendtner's 'drivel'> goal.com drivel

 

[Godzke]

Bendtner's 'drivel'> goal.com drivel

I don't read goal.com opinion pieces only their summary of the media. Why rumble around 20 websites when I can go to one and filter the bullshit for myself.

 

[Benno_900]

Yeah that's fair enough. But comparing the shit talking of Xavi and Bentdner is like comparing Mourinho and Frank Farina. Difference in status is ****ing enormous.

Exactly, Xavi is a nobody.

 

[Godzke]

Exactly, Xavi is a nobody.

 

[DB10]

Yeah that's fair enough. But comparing the shit talking of Xavi and Bentdner is like comparing Mourinho and Frank Farina. Difference in status is ****ing enormous. But yes Xavi is highly irritating when speaking to the media.

Bendtner only ever talks about himself.

Xavi, on the other hand, speaks as if he wants to rim Cesc all day and night.

 

[Borgsta]

Jordan is allowed to stand still.
He did nothing wrong and without doing anything stood up for himself.

And Gattuso, I'm pretty sure was already suspended for the return leg at that point? (could be wrong)

Correct
Correct
Correct - suspended already

 

[Godzke]

Bendtner only ever talks about himself.

Xavi, on the other hand, speaks as if he wants to rim Cesc all day and night.

I'd think about it the other way... all Xavi talks about is Cesc (and whinging about refs).

Bendtner talks about everyone else and how he's better than them, or Arsenal are a better team than them or something like that.

Anyway, Nasri returns.


Arsenal: Szczesny; Eboue, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy; Song, Wilshere; Walcott, Fabregas, Nasri; Van Persie.
Subs: Almunia, Rosicky, Denilson, Squillaci, Arshavin, Gibbs, Bendtner.

Barcelona: Valdes; Dani Alves, Maxwell, Pique, Abidal; Iniesta, Busquets, Xavi; Messi, Villa, Pedro.
Subs: Jose Pinto, Bojan, Mascherano, Keita, Milito, Afellay, Adriano.

 

[Kaan]

Roma's stadium half empty for a champions league game(knockout mind you)

 

[Godzke]

overcommiting is Maxwell ... leaving way too much space for Walcott

 

[Godzke]

phwoarr Messi... so close

 

[Godzke]

Song on the edge ... gonna get sent off soon

 

[Godzke]

thank you very much Mr Villa

0-1 Barca. looked offside by a mile though

edit*: nope, clichy played him on.

 

[borgsta2006]

never in doubt..... Arsenal playing the wrong tactics. Doesn't look good for them.

 

[BarcaRulz]

Lovely passing movement and goal by Villa. Very lively game so far.

 

[borgsta2006]

Arsenal will hit them on the counter at some stage I think...

 

[Benno_900]

Silly defending. Defence high line always a worry.

 

[Hawkforce]

Arsenal are very brave. They remind of Bolton...

Under Sam Allardyce.

Or perhaps Blackburn... Under Sam Allardyce.

 

[glenferry23]

enjoying watching this game. barca keeping the ball beautifully....van persie had a couple of half chances, we need to take them against a team of barca's quality

 

[Godzke]

Could argue Arsenal deserve a goal but we still deserve our lead. Impressive reffing so far it has to be said.

touch wood that continues.

Song on thin ice. Getting mauled by Messi in the middle of the pitch.

Arsenal are very brave. They remind of Bolton...

Under Sam Allardyce.

Or perhaps Blackburn... Under Sam Allardyce.

Martin Tyler: And that's the conclusion of the first half ... stay tuned as we gather the thoughts of <someone> and Sam Allardyce.

 

[centrelink1]

Wrong thread, I know, but does anyone here know how to avoid BBC iplayer proxy settings?