jonthebhoy Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 If you mean Liverpool will get Lyon in the next round - didn't Lyon win their group, as did Liverpool, so that is not possible in the next round? Nope.......see my post above! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 How remiss of me doc. I meant to say that you are of course going to draw Man Utd in the last 16 and send them packing. JTB Nice escape attempt JTB but UEFA rules sadly means 'country protection' is applicable; i.e. protection for the Scum against being given the boot out of Europe by Rafa's mighty army Still, I trust Benfica to do the world of football a favour and deliver aforementioned studded boot up Old Sour Puss' backside Unfortunately for you my friend, Scotland is considered an enemy alien to England, so you bhoys are in the firing line for a whipping at Anfield, there's a certain UEFA Cup score to settle Doc ===> JTB ===> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Unfortunately for you my friend, Scotland is considered an enemy alien to England, so you're bhoys are in the firing line, there's a certain UEFA Cup score to settle Doc ===> JTB ===> How so, when we will both be group winners??? JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 How so, when we will both be group winners??? JTB Quite right my apologies as long as you equal Scum's result you'll win the group If so JTB, we can look forward to playing the likes of Barca, Real, Inter, Roma, Porto, (Benfica for us ), and the one we all want, AEK Athens Personally I think we will get Real (shades of '81), you will get Inter (ditto '67), then from then on it's anyone's guess. If we progress, Lyon await in QF and a very strong Valencia () in the SF or even better the Final. That'll be an interesting one "for sure" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 How remiss of me doc. I meant to say that you are of course going to draw Man Utd in the last 16 and send them packing. JTB Teams from the same country cannot be drawn against each other n the last 16 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Ah i see that was already brought up. I'm off to play football now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Well it's Matchday 6 folks, the final group game... It's win or bust for the current holders Barcelona tonight (they almost deserve to go out for letting Chelsea off the hook last month ). Can the goofy Brazilian inspire his misfiring chums to the win. Or will they be left red-faced with shame? Last year's lucky finalists, Arsenal still have it all to do against the 2004 winners, Porto, with the strong CSKA Moscow waiting in the wings to book one of the last berths into the KO rounds. Amidst unrest (Henry wants to leave again , their manager whingeing about everything, and some very poor form at home), can they rise above it? Elsewhere, the world of football unites behind the Portuguese champions Benfica as they attempt to repeat their feat of last year and unceremoniusly dump Scumchester United out of Europe. Dear God, PLEEEEASE LET IT HAPPEN! In the same group, can Celtic round off with a win and proudly top the group? No mean achievement that... That's pretty much it for interest's sake, I mean some of us qualified already weeks and a couple of matches ago Talking of which, I almost forgot a strange twist of fate means that tonight, Liverpool return to Istanbul and the Ataturk Stadium, scene of our Turkish delight in 2005, to play out the last match against Galatasary - hopefully an enjoyable exhibition as the groups standings are unaffected whatever the results in this group. Giving Jerzy Dudek only his second start this season in goal is a nice touch - the hero returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 What's more is that it looks like everyone who entered the prize pool is still in the running..............for now! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Roma - Valencia 1 - 0 Olympiakos - S.Donetsk 1 - 1 PSV - Bordeaux 1 - 3 Galatasaray - Liverpool 3 - 2 Bayern - Inter 1 - 1 Sporting Lisboa - S.Moskva 1 - 3 Barcelona - Werder Bremen 2 - 0 Chelsea - L.Sofia 2 - 0 Galatas beating liverpool with nothing to play for, Barca going through and Chelsea securing the group win Barcelona's first half was GREAT, loved the football, and Gudjohnsen looked every bit as lethal as he can be in his good games My Arsenal playing for keeps tomorrow, having to at least draw against Porto. Henry does not want to leave, but is disappointed about what looks like an injury due to dings and dents and fatigue. He might be rested til over new years, but with his somewhat poor form lately, it might be a good thing for the young ones having to step up and show that he's not Arsenal. Last game day in 2006 tomorrow, and the KO stages start feb 20. Anything can happen from there on in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 The Barca game was indeed a game of 2 halfs and werder bremen must be sick going out with 10 points! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Yeah, with 10 points! That's gotta hurt. But they had a decent tournament, and deserve the respect they get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Lyon - S.Bucuresti 1 - 1 Hamburg - CSKA Moskva 3 - 2 Milan - Lille 0 - 2 Anderlecht - AEK Athen 2 - 2 Porto - Arsenal 0 - 0 Copenhagen - Celtic 3 - 1 ManUtd - Benfica 3 - 1 D.Kiev - R.Madrid 2 - 2 That's it then! http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/index.html For final tables.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Like so many of the teams already through we played as if we couldn't give a [censored] adams. Copenhagen were hungrier and were out to prove a point although I'm not sure what that is. I'm disappointed that we took such a 'couldn't care less' approach although if the plan was to avoid Barcalona, who look like the very strong favourites, then the plan worked. All in all we were pish but we're through and that's what counts. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 The Porto - Arsenal game was a sorry display of lack of interest.. Porto had the chances, but neither team seemed interested in attacking full out. We've seen it a few times in the world cup and such. Makes for boring and weird games, but I guess with so much at stake, you do what you can.. ..and what you manager tells you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 The Porto - Arsenal game was a sorry display of lack of interest.. Porto had the chances, but neither team seemed interested in attacking full out. We've seen it a few times in the world cup and such. Makes for boring and weird games, but I guess with so much at stake, you do what you can.. ..and what you manager tells you. Saw the 'highlights'....now there's a misnomer, Ape is right In fact, I think most of this last round was a bit strange, either nothing to play for or too much at stake. Roll on the KOs Talking of which, the DRAW Friday 15 Dec folks, live from Nyon, Switzerland, 1100-1300 GMT My prediction.... Liverpool vs. Roma/Real Scumchester Utd vs. Barcelona/Lille Arsenal vs. Porto/Inter Chelsea vs. PSV/Porto Celtic vs. Lyon I think poor old JTB will be getting the worry beads out though - last night's poor show may cost them big time as although their 'cunning plan' has steered them clear of Barcelona, instead they face the prospect of one from Liverpool, Milan, Scum, Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern, Lyon and Valencia. In other words, a sphincter factor of 9.8 for the bhoys in green 'n' white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 As I said before........I think Liverpool are destined to meet Lyon at some stage and now I think it will be the in the Super 16. I couldn't care less about the other British teams although I have a feeling we just might get Chelski and another chance to right some wrongs with that arsepiece Mourinho. Old Trafford aside........our record against wee English teams is pretty good in recent years. Hopefully by then (February) we will have our centre forward back. The 'sphincter factor' will apply to anyone who comes to Parkhead and now that we are in the knockout stages you will all see what a real travelling support is. What was it? 120,000 who went to Seville? Oor 12th man. Hail Hail JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 I agree Houllier will be back at Anfield this season, but IMO Liverpool vs. Lyon will be a QF - when things get a bit juicy so to speak I share your sentiment about the other teams, but I just wanted to pay lip service towards our fellow stakeholding chums like Ape, Ken, r11co etc. Interesting you think you'll get the Chavs - if you do, I pray JVOH is back on his feet to give that aforementioned 'arsepiece' a beating - no offence but that would be a humiliating experience for him and IMHO would cost him his job ultimately. Let's hope so I'll give you that about your travelling support (even if they weren't quite enough in Seville) but I don't think you can include ourselves in that....60,000 Scousers in Istanbul, 3-0 down at half-time and ....well, you know the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Yes indeed the 'Pool boys know how to support their team also. I am proud to say that (although we got humped on the day) I was at the Hillsborough benefit game many many years ago at Parkhead when all the fans were allowed to mix and it was, score aside, a very special day. There was a cameraderie with tears and laughter the likes of which you may never see again. How fitting that we share that song! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 So, to the learned gents of this little comp........do I still hold a valid ticket with Barcelona? You gotta understand, that we Aussies don't comprehend what goes on in this raffle But I keep on seeing ( I think) their name up in lights.. so I guess I'm still holding a ticket???? Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 And straight after answering that question can someone tell me how Real Madrid are traveling? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 So, to the learned gents of this little comp........do I still hold a valid ticket with Barcelona? You gotta understand, that we Aussies don't comprehend what goes on in this raffle But I keep on seeing ( I think) their name up in lights.. so I guess I'm still holding a ticket???? Offshore You're still in Alan... BTW: Don't worry you'll win the whole competition and have to share the winning pot at the end with me... as i bet also on Barcelona And straight after answering that question can someone tell me how Real Madrid are traveling? Ken Ken you're also still in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Dear Ken & Alan, Both your teams did indeed progress, albeit in wholly uninspiring fashion and by the skin of their (buck)teeth. Barca in particular nearly faced the humiliation of being the first holders to go out in the first group stage, and now have to face one of the other group winners in the next stage. Anway, a nice winter break now - KO rounds commence Feb 20/March 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 BARCELONA v LIVERPOOL!!!!!!!!!!!! porto v chavski lille v scumchester psv v the gooners real madrid v bayern munich celtic v ac milan roma v lyon inter milan v valencia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 YES! The draws for first knock-out round is done! FC Porto v Chelsea FC Celtic FC v AC Milan PSV Eindhoven v Arsenal FC LOSC Lille Métropole v Manchester United FC AS Roma v Olympique Lyonnais FC Barcelona v Liverpool FC Real Madrid CF v FC Bayern München FC Internazionale Milano v Valencia CF And trying to call any of them (my uneducated guesses underlined): Liverpool facing Barca.. Out of respect for my Liverpool supporting brethren I will not hand it to Barca, but I do feel Liverpool will have a hard time beating them twice.. I am sure they will put up a good fight, and a draw/small win at home is not that unlikely.. Liverpool are STRONG in Europe. I am quite happy with Arsenal drawing PSV, though they are by no means pushovers, it could be worse.. I think this is where Real Madrid says goodbye against Bayern München.. And Scum in their current form will creep through against Lille.. Celtic V Milan is a hard match to call, but fear the scots will take at least one beating, and it's how well the bhoys do at home that matters.. Lyon will probably knock Roma out, not too sure about this one.. As will Inter probably with Valencia, though this one is open to me.. Chelsea will go through, knocking Porto out.. There you have it, I am sure some or most of you will disagree, but it's what I'll put my money on come february.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 beat u to it! Its a good draw for the other 3 english clubs, and real madrid v bayern will be hard to call as well As for liverpool, im actually a bit relieved. We play better when we are the underdogs. I remeber being really happy when we drew Benfica last year, but complacency meant we were knocked out by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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