I P Knightley Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Pot 1 FC Internazionale Milano FC Barcelona Manchester United FC Chelsea FC Arsenal FC FC Bayern M?nchen AC Milan Olympique Lyonnais Pot 2 SV Werder Bremen Real Madrid CF AS Roma FC Shakhtar Donetsk SL Benfica Valencia CF Olympique de Marseille Panathinaikos FC Pot 3 Tottenham Hotspur FC Rangers FC AFC Ajax FC Schalke 04 FC Basel 1893 SC Braga FC K?benhavn FC Spartak Moskva Pot 4 Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC FC Twente FC Rubin Kazan AJ Auxerre CFR 1907 Cluj FK Partizan M?K ?ilina Bursaspor The media's talking point is to see which of the top seeded teams gets drawn with Real Madrid. However the gulf between the top and the bottom 2 pots makes it extremely unlikely that Real plus A N Other (Pot 1) won't come through as the top two in their group. If they're not grouped with Madrid, I can only see Ajax, Schalke and, possibly, Spurs making it out of the groups from the bottom 16. I wait to be proved wrong but I expect the group stages to be a series of disappointingly stale ties between the 'big' names and a bunch of predictable results against the pot 3 & 4 teams with only one or two of the groups throwing up any form of nail-biting interest as it gets towards the 6th games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Pot 1 FC Internazionale Milano FC Barcelona Manchester United FC Chelsea FC Arsenal FC FC Bayern M?nchen AC Milan Olympique Lyonnais Pot 2 SV Werder Bremen Real Madrid CF AS Roma FC Shakhtar Donetsk SL Benfica Valencia CF Olympique de Marseille Panathinaikos FC Pot 3 Tottenham Hotspur FC Rangers FC AFC Ajax FC Schalke 04 FC Basel 1893 SC Braga FC K?benhavn FC Spartak Moskva Pot 4 Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC FC Twente FC Rubin Kazan AJ Auxerre CFR 1907 Cluj FK Partizan M?K ?ilina Bursaspor The media's talking point is to see which of the top seeded teams gets drawn with Real Madrid. However the gulf between the top and the bottom 2 pots makes it extremely unlikely that Real plus A N Other (Pot 1) won't come through as the top two in their group. If they're not grouped with Madrid, I can only see Ajax, Schalke and, possibly, Spurs making it out of the groups from the bottom 16. I wait to be proved wrong but I expect the group stages to be a series of disappointingly stale ties between the 'big' names and a bunch of predictable results against the pot 3 & 4 teams with only one or two of the groups throwing up any form of nail-biting interest as it gets towards the 6th games. I think you could be right, I said on the Sampdoria v Werder Bremen thread that I thought that would be the peak of the Champions' League excitement and I fear that I could be right. Ideal group for Rangers : Lyon Panathinaikos Rangers Zilina Group of Death for Rangers (My personal favorite ): Inter Milan Real Madrid Rangers Rubin Kazan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The Champions League is completely stale until the knockout rounds for me, then it really starts to hot up a bit and ties get tasty. I'd love to see this group Arsenal Real Madrid Rangers FC Twente That would just about guarantee the huns get papped out at the first hurdle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Group of Death for Rangers (My personal favorite ): Inter Milan Real Madrid Rangers Rubin Kazan That's pretty much the group I'd be hoping for although the mischief-maker in me would like it equally were Inter Milan to be replaced with Chelsea (assuming I'm allowed to mention them on the thread). Virtually an Old Firm tie On balance, though, I prefer Inter as it keeps the great hunwashed out of London! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 AC Milan Real Madrid Tottenham Rubin Kazan Would make for an entertaining group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Drifter Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Rangers and Chelsea would be hilarious. So would Rangers and Man U. "Welcome back to Manchester, lads!" I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Very strong groups from the looks of it. Can't wait. What time is the draw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That's pretty much the group I'd be hoping for although the mischief-maker in me would like it equally were Inter Milan to be replaced with Chelsea (assuming I'm allowed to mention them on the thread). Virtually an Old Firm tie On balance, though, I prefer Inter as it keeps the great hunwashed out of London! I was torn between Chelsea and Inter tbh, but what swayed me is the potential "welcome" the Rangers fans would get in Milan Very strong groups from the looks of it. Can't wait. What time is the draw? 4:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_jack Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Id like to see this one: Barcelona Roma Rangers Tel-Aviv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Cheers. On a half-day today, so I'll be home to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Cheers. On a half-day today, so I'll be home to see that. Enjoy the preamble and the wheeling out of pensioners in suits who once played football. I think I'll just wait for the highlights package... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someday Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Rangers and Chelsea would be hilarious. So would Rangers and Man U. "Welcome back to Manchester, lads!" I don't think so. I can think of one regular poster who would be left totally stumped if this one came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Whichever group the Huns are in they will not qualify. FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 It starts on Sky at 16:30. Just cut to the chase on Yoorosport at 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Machine Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 On now. This should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Badonde Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Watching the draw now on SSN an Julio Cesar just won keeper of the year and he came from his seat to collect the award already wearing a mic. I hope the draw isn't as staged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Just switched it on on Eurosport and they seem to be having some sort of awartd ceremony? Has the draw happened or is this going to be a prolonged boring "spectacular" instead of just pulling the balls out (as it were)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statto Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 For anyone interested in the coefficients and stuff like that, the teams we need to keep an eye on and hope they get a difficult draw and/or lose the majority of their games are; CFR Cluj (Romania - pot 4) Basel (Switzerland - pot 3) Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel - pot 3) Hopefully Cluj are drawn in a different group to Basel and Hapoel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Machine Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That burd, nice though she is, keeps calling it The "Wafer" Champions League. Th` "Wafer" President etc. What`s that all about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Yoofa saying they will "come down hard" on racism. They should have told the truth and added "unless you're a big club". Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 http://video.uefa.com/video/Competitions/UCL/Season=2011/liveDraw_videoFlash.html There's the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Lyon, Marseille and Bursapor for Spurs please Actually, can clubs from the same country appear together in the group stage? If not I'll settle for Panathanikos in pot 2 instead of Marseille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That burd, nice though she is, keeps calling it The "Wafer" Champions League. Th` "Wafer" President etc. What`s that all about? That's how she'd pronounce it. It's normal - and she's hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Man United and Barcelona first teams out. Is it a sign? First teams out the pot, last teams out the competition? Worth a punt. Probably be low odds though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 she's hot. She'd be absolutely freaked out if she knew that Mr Interweb Loner was drooling over her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Machine Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That's how she'd pronounce it. It's normal - and she's hot. Granted, it`s an accent thing. But she`s almost hot enough for me to consider, I`ll have to think. Just stop saying "Wafer" or I`l not be goin` out with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 She'd be absolutely freaked out if she knew that Mr Interweb Loner was drooling over her. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statto Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Group A Internazionale Group B Olympique Lyonnais Group C Manchester United Group D FC Barcelona Group E Bayern Munich Group F Chelsea Group G AC Milan Group H Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Stinkfinger Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Group H for the big team, dazzling stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Jesus they dinnae half drag this pish oot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleTarts Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The guy almost said number F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Machine Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Jesus they dinnae half drag this pish oot. Aye. Agreed. Getting boring now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 She'd be absolutely freaked out if she knew that Mr Interweb Loner was drooling over her. Actually, I think she'd be thrilled that a man of my cosmopolitan sophistication was interested in her. She really needs to brush up on her football knowledge first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Jesus they dinnae half drag this pish oot. You're not kidding. So far the totally meaningless assignment of a Group letter to the pot one teams! At this rate it will be like 90 minutes plus extra time plus penalties before we're through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Stinkfinger Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Actually, I think she'd be thrilled that a man of my cosmopolitan sophistication was interested in her. She really needs to brush up on her football knowledge first though. Has someone hacked into your account Shaun ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatbridgejambo Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 just get on with it FFS:angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Bit of a boring one that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 AC Milan Real Madrid Tottenham Rubin Kazan Would make for an entertaining group. Ooooh halfway there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I bet Spurs get the Madrid/Milan group... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Lyon and Benfica in group B. C'mon Gary, keep your eye on that group B pot when Spurs are drawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That's more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 You're not kidding. So far the totally meaningless assignment of a Group letter to the pot one teams! At this rate it will be like 90 minutes plus extra time plus penalties before we're through. Which they make a big deal of for reasons of TV scheduling. And that's football 2010 for you I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statto Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Group A Internazionale Werder Bremen Group B Olympique Lyonnais SL Benfica Group C Manchester United Valencia CF Group D FC Barcelona Panathinaikos Group E Bayern Munich AS Roma Group F Chelsea Olympique Marseille Group G AC Milan Real Madrid CF Group H Arsenal Shakhtar Donetsk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Group A Internazionale Werder Bremer Group B Olympique Lyonnais Benfica Group C Manchester United Valencia Group D FC Barcelona Panathiakos Group E Bayern Munich AS Roma Group F Chelsea Olympic de Marseille Group G AC Milan Real Madrid Group H Arsenal Shaktar Donetsk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Three Inter players as the best three at their position. Well there's a ******* shock. I'd bet my house Diego Milito is voted the best striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Rangers G; Rangers G; Rangers G; gwan; Rangers G.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'll go mental if they take B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Machine Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Rangers in C.. C`mon. YAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Man United and Valencia... well they're out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Group C Manchester United Valencia Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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