superRDF Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 ^ i did think Arsenal was going to put up more of a fight but Bayern just dominated that first half, away from home at that. here's hoping for an AC Milan upset today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnigma Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Arsenal last won a trophy back in 2005 and the 'crazy frog ' was No18 years on and he's still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Do you attend home games? I was a season ticket holder until uni and work came along, but I still try to go whenever possible. My win percentage has taken a bit of a battering as of late - the 3-0 against West Ham was only time I've managed to see them win in five outings this season. Fingers crossed for the Fulham game on the 2nd of March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm actually quite pleased that the Arsenal-Bayern result wasn't used by the press as another stick to beat Arsene Wenger with. Bayern (who turned in a near-flawless away performance) are one of the top two or three teams in Europe, while Arsenal are perhaps the current fifth best team in the Premier League. It was always going to be something of a mismatch and there was a far bigger gulf in class on show than in the Milan-Barca game.Which of course isn't to say that Milan didn't do well - quite the opposite in fact, Allegri's gameplan worked to absolute perfection. The second leg at the Nou Camp will still be a formidable challenge but I could see Milan scoring, which could well be enough to take them through. I remember when Sulley Muntari couldn't get a game for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Fret not poor Arsenal, for ye has a date with the Villa on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Schalke shouldn't be in the competition, let alone Drogba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I think I'll be giving MOTD a miss this weekend. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I think I'll be giving MOTD a miss this weekend. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 What's your run in for the next few weeks like? You'e not going to do anything silly like get involved in the pig fight down at the bottom are you? It's Fulham on Saturday, then QPR away and Norwich at home. I'm hoping we can take a minimum of five points from those three games because our subsequent run of fixtures makes me want to hide under my duvet and cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superRDF Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'm like a day or two late but i still have to toot my real madrid whistle Barca really should be starting VIlla up front with Messi cause clearly Pedro (or Fabregas or whoever) isn't cutting it and the other plays haven't been stepping up when Messi's been shut down lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Not uncommon for Barca to look somewhat jaded and uncomfortable between January and March then resurgent later, but with the players more or less managing themselves in Vilanova's unfortunate absence, it'll be interesting to see how they get on between now and the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Bet AVB had a bit of a laugh (in his detuned radio voice) looking at the Premier League table last night. A deserved poke in the eye for Chelsea and particularly for the press, whose pathetic stories of crisis during his first few months at Spurs are now conspicuous by their absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The only injustice going on last night was Ferguson's unwillingness to come out and give the 98% of humanity that despises him a few guffaws through his timeless brand of belligerent grandad post-match interview schtick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SympathysSilhouette Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I find it rather amusing that the same folks who were ready to lynch Nigel De Jong for essentially the same foul in the World Cup final are now outraged that the ref gave Nani a deserved red card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 If you launch yourself at an opponent with studs showing, you're crossing a line - especially in the current climate. Nani was reckless, and the ref made a harsh but correct call. What I'd be interested to know is whether Nani going down as if injured (which you'll often see when a player knows he's in trouble and wants to deflect attention) swayed the ref's decision in any way or gave him more time to deliberate. Pure speculation on my part of course, but he may have had a chance of escaping the red card had he got straight back to his feet afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Defeat to Schalke is rarely a secondary matter but today it is (still incredibly annoyed, mind). Thank goodness for that. Had to win, HAD TO WIN. When Baker spoons one into his own goal like that you weigh up the options, planning the midweek journey to Barnsley for August or reaching for the Samaritans hotline. Must beat Wheeler Dealer next week, please God let it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria_Justice Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 If you launch yourself at an opponent with studs showing, you're crossing a line - especially in the current climate. Nani was reckless, and the ref made a harsh but correct call. What I'd be interested to know is whether Nani going down as if injured (which you'll often see when a player knows he's in trouble and wants to deflect attention) swayed the ref's decision in any way or gave him more time to deliberate. Pure speculation on my part of course, but he may have had a chance of escaping the red card had he got straight back to his feet afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 ?????He was controlling the ball and Arbeloa can from behiend.I wasn't saying Nani showed intent to maim, I was saying that he couldn't have realistically expected to leap kung-fu style, pluck the ball out of the air and remain completely unchallenged. In games against teams of Real Madrid's quality, being granted that sort of time and space simply doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 And so, Sunderland continue to do what Sunderland do best - capitulate. On paper, we have the makings of a reasonable first eleven, but I honestly believe that some of those players just couldn't care less. It's okay, I'll turn up, go through the motions and pick up my £50k a week (or whatever) and an extra bonus if we get a corner. That seems to be the mentality, and I'm sick to the back teeth of it.Now, needless to say, the Norwich game is an absolutely massive one. It's vital that we pick up a win ahead of Man United's visit to the SoL and trips to Chelsea and Newcastle - anything less and the threat of relegation once again becomes all too real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SympathysSilhouette Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Lionel Messi: "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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