CJGJ Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Group B already group of death Group B: Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Porto, AC Milan Group A: Manchester City, PSG, RB Leipzig, Club Bruges Group C Sporting Lisbon, Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, Besiktas Group F: Villarreal, Man Utd, Atalanta, Young Boys Group G: Lille, Sevilla, FC Salzburg, Wolfsburg Group E: Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Benfica, Dynamo Kiev Group D Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk, Sheriff Tiraspol Group H: Chelsea, Juventus, Zenit St Petersburg, Malmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RustyRightPeg Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) Christ, group B is the group of death this year eh. Good to see Wolfsburg back in after a while away Edited August 26 by RustyRightPeg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 PSG, Leipzig, Man Utd last year PSG,Leipzig, Man City this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJGJ Posted August 26 Author Share Posted August 26 Here are the dates to look out for... Matchday one: 14/15 September Matchday two: 28/29 September Matchday three: 19/20 October Matchday four: 2/3 November Matchday five: 23/24 November Matchday six: 7/8 December Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Man City v Liverpool Europa League final? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJGJ Posted August 26 Author Share Posted August 26 (edited) Rangers will be even more upset missing out on ties with their 'brothers' in England..........never mind the millions Edited August 26 by CJGJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 5 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: PSG, Leipzig, Man Utd last year PSG,Leipzig, Man City this year. Real, Inter, Shakhtar last year Real, Inter, Shakhtar this year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
db211833 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Same faces , will be the same last 16, 8 etc. Hate the CL. Bring back knockout unseeded European cup. I remember days where a Man United v Barcelona game was something exciting and rare. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzyonthefence Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 19 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: Christ, group B is the group of death this year eh. Good to see Wolfsburg back in after a while away Group A for me is the group of death. Group B is tough but Man City and PSG are better than anyone in that group plus Leipzig are a good team although Bruges should be whipping boys. I suppose the 4 teams in Group A are closer together although Porto aren’t the team they used to be. Two brutal groups though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzyonthefence Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 minutes ago, db211833 said: Same faces , will be the same last 16, 8 etc. Hate the CL. Bring back knockout unseeded European cup. I remember days where a Man United v Barcelona game was something exciting and rare. And Dundee Utd v Barcelona could provide a shock (if it was even a shock?!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boof Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 14 minutes ago, db211833 said: Same faces , will be the same last 16, 8 etc. Hate the CL. Bring back knockout unseeded European cup. I remember days where a Man United v Barcelona game was something exciting and rare. I'm singing from this songbook too. Barely even look for CL results now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzyonthefence Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 6 minutes ago, Boof said: I'm singing from this songbook too. Barely even look for CL results now. Yep, can but hope for some of these teams to go bust. Some of them already should be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sadj Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 44 minutes ago, db211833 said: Same faces , will be the same last 16, 8 etc. Hate the CL. Bring back knockout unseeded European cup. I remember days where a Man United v Barcelona game was something exciting and rare. And a Dundee Utd v Barcelona game was a Dundee Utd win Edited August 26 by sadj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sadj Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 28 minutes ago, Boof said: I'm singing from this songbook too. Barely even look for CL results now. 22 minutes ago, martoon said: These…. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 57 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Man City v Liverpool Europa League final? Was thinking the same. Tough groups for them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McGlynn The Money Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 The constant posts about how the Champions League is boring are, in themselves, rather boring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nookie Bear Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 minutes ago, McGlynn The Money said: The constant posts about how the Champions League is boring are, in themselves, rather boring. Ha, too true. Do feel though they could just repeat the draw from any of the last 5 years and nobody would notice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Jambo Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 5 hours ago, Fozzyonthefence said: Group A for me is the group of death. Group B is tough but Man City and PSG are better than anyone in that group plus Leipzig are a good team although Bruges should be whipping boys. I suppose the 4 teams in Group A are closer together although Porto aren’t the team they used to be. Two brutal groups though. I thought the same at first but the groups have been posted in a random order. PSG/City is group A. Liverpool, Athletico, Milan, Porto is group B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Awbdy Oot Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 6 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: PSG, Leipzig, Man Utd last year PSG,Leipzig, Man City this year. 6 hours ago, Jeff said: Real, Inter, Shakhtar last year Real, Inter, Shakhtar this year 1 hour ago, Nookie Bear said: Ha, too true. Do feel though they could just repeat the draw from any of the last 5 years and nobody would notice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyCant Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 9 hours ago, db211833 said: Same faces , will be the same last 16, 8 etc. Hate the CL. Bring back knockout unseeded European cup. I remember days where a Man United v Barcelona game was something exciting and rare. I look at those groups these days and I don’t see one game I’d change the channel for. Binned BT sport in the summer. May IPTV some of the later stage games but FFS what a snore fest it’s become. I’d rather watch 2 decent hardworking teams like we saw in the St Johnstone game last night than watch Manufactured FC vs AC Manufactured Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Treasurer Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 If there is anything more dull and predicable in football than the CL group stages then I can't think of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nookie Bear Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 15 hours ago, db211833 said: Same faces , will be the same last 16, 8 etc. Hate the CL. Bring back knockout unseeded European cup. I remember days where a Man United v Barcelona game was something exciting and rare. Yes, but i would still rather watch PSG v Barca than Lille v Legia Warsaw (actual Champions of their leagues) For me it is the format. Too many group games and it should go straight into a knockout tournament from the start. Make it seeded if they like but it needs that 'edge'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull's-eye Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 23 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: If there is anything more dull and predicable in football than the CL group stages then I can't think of it The SPFL is the most predictable league in the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasAndy Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) Must admit I get more and more detached from Champions League every season. It's just a cup competition for the richest clubs often won by clubs who failed to win their respective leagues the previous season. I happily avoid BT Sport. Edited August 27 by TexasAndy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyCant Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 41 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Yes, but i would still rather watch PSG v Barca than Lille v Legia Warsaw (actual Champions of their leagues) For me it is the format. Too many group games and it should go straight into a knockout tournament from the start. Make it seeded if they like but it needs that 'edge'. I’ve always thought an elite European/world club tournament every 4 years played like a World Cup would be a better idea. Having this predictable money laden procession every year has turned it into nothing much more than a TV game show with big prizes(even for losers) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boab Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Only reason I have BT Sport is because they’ve secured Serie A rights for two years. James Richardson and Horncastle add to it. Agree about CL though. The groups only exist to facilitate the sponsors. It has hee haw to do with the champions of European leagues playing each other. Football is the golden goose for these parasites ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Treasurer Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 3 hours ago, Bull's-eye said: The SPFL is the most predictable league in the world. The top two maybe. Much the same as most leagues where the teams that regularly play in the CL are the same ones that always finish at the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McGlynn The Money Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 14 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Ha, too true. Do feel though they could just repeat the draw from any of the last 5 years and nobody would notice. I know would you mean. Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Shaktar Donetsk all in the same group again this season. Liverpool seem to get Atlético Madrid every season too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Bruno Fernandes has a new diving buddy and they're getting to work tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HMFC01 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 8 minutes ago, Taffin said: Bruno Fernandes has a new diving buddy and they're getting to work tonight I'm not watching it but 4 penalties and a player booked for diving in the Sevilla match. He got sent off for it ☺ second yellow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJGJ Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 1-1 and the equaliser.....pressure was building and United hanging on a bit now with 10 men Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, HMFC01 said: I'm not watching it but 4 penalties and a player booked for diving in the Sevilla match. He got sent off for it ☺ second yellow. In fairness, they weren't really dives in this game. Bruno was fouled (softly) but did his classic triple somersault and lay on the ground for ages as if he'd shot. Ronaldo had the slightest of nudges and collapsed screaming for a penalty. Sevilla match sounds a good one. 👍 1-1 in this now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, CJGJ said: 1-1 and the equaliser.....pressure was building and United hanging on a bit now with 10 men Atmosphere definitely helping I feel. Cracking support! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HMFC01 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 18 minutes ago, Taffin said: In fairness, they weren't really dives in this game. Bruno was fouled (softly) but did his classic triple somersault and lay on the ground for ages as if he'd shot. Ronaldo had the slightest of nudges and collapsed screaming for a penalty. Sevilla match sounds a good one. 👍 1-1 in this now. I've tuned for the last five minutes and its proper fouls from sevilla. Should be two reds soon. Big fight at the end possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJGJ Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 oh oh and 2-1 what a poor pass back....losing start for United Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Ronaldo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Choice of games http://www.hesgoal.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HMFC01 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 No fights at the end. Just the fans booing. Yeah typical, I backed man utd to win 1-2. Thanks again to the red devil's 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newton51 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Shocker from Man U. Shouldn’t be losing that game even with 10 Men. Negative tactics in the second half. Only 2 shots on goal the whole match Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 I don't think Man Utd would have won with 11 men. But they were bad, really bad. Wrong gameplan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour M Hersh Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Ronaldo will meet Ronaldo at the Ronaldo Suite at Old Ronaldo Stadium in Manchronaldo in the morning where Ronaldo will decide Ole’s future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Zenit look very pacey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 23 minutes ago, Newton51 said: Shocker from Man U. Shouldn’t be losing that game even with 10 Men. Negative tactics in the second half. Only 2 shots on goal the whole match I thought it was odd when he took Ronaldo and Fernandes off and replaced them with Lingard and Matic. Well that wasn't odd in itself as he appeared to be playing for the draw but then seemed to change his mind in the 88th minute and put Martial on for Fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 They've not started very well but given all the discussion the last couple of days it's interesting to see how high up the Chelsea wing backs are when they're in possession. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NANOJAMBO Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) Bayern should be out of sight against Barca but couldn't score in a brothel. Edit- just as Muller scores a long overdue goal. Screamer. Edited September 14 by NANOJAMBO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 12 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Bayern should be out of sight against Barca but couldn't score in a brothel. Edit- just as Muller scores a long overdue goal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackLadd Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Malmo 3-0 down. Milan no Sevco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, JackLadd said: Malmo 3-0 down. Milan no Sevco. Changing of the guard. And Ronaldo didn't take the free kick for Man Utd either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Got home from work a few minutes ago and decided to watch the Bayern match. Bugger! Chris Sutton commentating. Reach half time in the studio. Bingo! Who is that female presenter? She’s splendid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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