UEFA Champions League 09/10

[Harry Sledge]

I love those rare nights where you watch highlights & don't already know the score.

[Starscr3am]

Damn, it sucks to see Fletcher/Scholes being outplayed in the center of that park. Nani is also a culprit for missing an opportunity through obvious passes once more. So many counter attacks being produced from losing the ball so cheaply like that. Anderson/Fletcher as the best central combination until Carrick finds his form. Playing from deep won't help us now though. Obertan for half time at least. Or Evra as Rafael is looking shaky.

The Man United game if anyone cares to tune in:

http://www.justin.tv/foorsy_foot11

[sjem15]

I'm happy with 3-3 but really we could have won it at the end there. We were all over them for the last 20-25 minutes.

[xJERSEYx]

2-2. Once again, Chelsea lets them slide by in stoppage time. Drogba was on fire.

[nogi-drew]

Originally Posted by Starscr3am

Damn, it sucks to see Fletcher/Scholes being outplayed in the center of that park. Nani is also a culprit for missing an opportunity through obvious passes once more. So many counter attacks being produced from losing the ball so cheaply like that. Anderson/Fletcher as the best central combination until Carrick finds his form. Playing from deep won't help us now though. Obertan for half time at least. Or Evra as Rafael is looking shaky.

The Man United game if anyone cares to tune in:

http://www.justin.tv/foorsy_foot11

i want owen playing alot more often! he does what none of our forwards do and thats make runs into the box we need someone to poach the 6 yard box! rooney and berbatov play too deep to do that. nani should be shown the pine and lets move obertan into the wing hes shown a more direct threat from the wing in his sparse minutes that show hes hungry and give me incite into what he wants to do. and fletcher had to compensate for scholes who dosent have the legs to combat a central midfield that has pace and counterattacks. im going to sound like a broken record but we must throw the bank at de rossi this summer we need a retainer. as for the other central mid it be nice to slowly see ljaic once he gets here and why not try welbeck in a fox n the hole role in some cup games to see if he can play centrally? macheda looked good i just want him not so deep but then again he was paired with owen today.

[Harry Sledge]

Gonna have to peep the highlights tonight to see how things panned out.

[alex.]

Today is gon be interesting

liverpool wont win against Lyon and wont make it into the next stage

barcelona will be playing against rubin kazan where will be -10degrees =/

inter milan aint gonna make it to the next stage too imo and they will regret sellin zlatan :>

Originally Posted by xJERSEYx

Aguero was on fire.

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Man U seems wack without Ronaldo. Chelsea or Barca gon win this year.

[sjem15]

There was me thinking Rafa was gonna be safe for another week or so and Lyon pulled it back to a draw. Babel's goal was pretty good though i must admit.

[Starscr3am]

Originally Posted by nogi-drew

i want owen playing alot more often! he does what none of our forwards do and thats make runs into the box we need someone to poach the 6 yard box! rooney and berbatov play too deep to do that. nani should be shown the pine and lets move obertan into the wing hes shown a more direct threat from the wing in his sparse minutes that show hes hungry and give me incite into what he wants to do. and fletcher had to compensate for scholes who dosent have the legs to combat a central midfield that has pace and counterattacks. im going to sound like a broken record but we must throw the bank at de rossi this summer we need a retainer. as for the other central mid it be nice to slowly see ljaic once he gets here and why not try welbeck in a fox n the hole role in some cup games to see if he can play centrally? macheda looked good i just want him not so deep but then again he was paired with owen today.

I see where you're coming from, but I feel that we haven't found that chemistry yet. I don't think we've played a consistent squad since our first fixture. All this rotation is doing no good to us as I feel we should find consistency and fluency in play rather than rely solely on depth to combat different styles. The whole Berba/Rooney issue can be solved simply by playing Rooney more advanced and for our midfield and wingers to produce more often. You see glimmer of our play, but the end product just hasn't shown.

BTW, I agree on Obertan. He showed his bravery yesterday and in the Carling Cup against Barnsley. Attacks defenders, runs inside, and shows hints of class and composure. He just looks like if he flows naturally on the ball. Doesn't look uncomfortable and looks hungry as he seems to want it more than Nani.

Personally, and this is from a realistic point of view. I believe we need to look into a CB though I feel Brown has pretty descent cover for the position. I see Evans/Vidic starting more often unless Fergie gives Ferdidnand the run of games he's been asking for. Unless Brown feels he can play CB more than RB than I see no problem. As for the midfield, we need creativity, impact, and heart. I know Villa/Silva are gonna be one hell of an expensive duo, but who else is available? Ideally, Fabregas but he won't go anywhere but Barcelona if he were to leave the Emirates. I just wanna see remnants of the United that terrorized Europe with fast runs and 4+ attackers coming at you.

[Ledger]

Oh what great season Rafa is having I doubt he's gonna get sacked, I don't think he deserves it based on this season alone but fuck they're playing rubbish football. Cannot see the progressing to the next stage of CL, huge things need to happen.

Seriously, how good is this Rubin Kazan team? Never heard of them but they're holding it up with the best.

[teov]

Originally Posted by alex.

Today is gon be interesting

liverpool wont win against Lyon and wont make it into the next stage

barcelona will be playing against rubin kazan where will be -10degrees =/

inter milan aint gonna make it to the next stage too imo and they will regret sellin zlatan :>



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Man U seems wack without Ronaldo. Chelsea or Barca gon win this year.

we actually in the first position of the group stage .... I almost died at Sneijder's goal !!! 1-1 and 1-2 in 5 minutes what a match

[Starscr3am]

Originally Posted by Ledger

Oh what great season Rafa is having I doubt he's gonna get sacked, I don't think he deserves it based on this season alone but fuck they're playing rubbish football. Cannot see the progressing to the next stage of CL, huge things need to happen.

Seriously, how good is this Rubin Kazan team? Never heard of them but they're holding it up with the best.

Rubin Kazan came to Barca with a tactic and have been consistent to it since they played the first leg at Camp Nou. They not only pack the box, but back the goal posts often. They only attack a player if passing the half of their half. When they buildup, it's slow and diagonal because of the way Barca players are positioned during recovery and the way they gang on you with 3+ players. They are often required 1 v. 1 against a defender, so that's where it usually ends. You had to watch both legs to understand I think because it's more of visual thing on my part than anything.

[Ledger]

Yeah I get what your saying, it's kinda like A-League football here. Defend like crazy in the box, once you have possession slowly go forward and use the wings as much as possible. It can be shocking to watch but in the end it wins you matches. Not every team can afford to have a huge strike force.

Btw - any of you guys play FIFA? We should start a little league if you guys want?

[Starscr3am]

^
Not only a strike force, but training facilities, agents, scouts, etc. There's so much more to football than investing in established footballers. But yeah, a tactic is a tacitc and Rubin went with it and played it well. It's part of football from what I see. A tactic or strategy against possesion, possesion, possesion. I liked this though, hopefully this exposes Barca and every other team that plays against them from now on uses this tactic. Or man mark Xavi like Hugo Sanchez did. Haha. This also shows that possesion football doesn't guarantee results. The name of the game is finishing at times.

As for FIFA, I don't have '10 yet, but plan on buying/renting soon. I occasionally play on '09 online. My PSN is go0seMUFC for those interested in a game.

[nogi-drew]

Originally Posted by Ledger

Oh what great season Rafa is having I doubt he's gonna get sacked, I don't think he deserves it based on this season alone but fuck they're playing rubbish football. Cannot see the progressing to the next stage of CL, huge things need to happen.

Seriously, how good is this Rubin Kazan team? Never heard of them but they're holding it up with the best.

considering his personality and the way he hasnt brought anyone from the youth academy into the fold he will go as he is the problem. he relys on torres and gerrard too much