Football 18/19

[eFestivals]

10 minutes ago, man next door said:

Does it, though?

Perhaps it's just my twitter feed, but I hadn't seen it many times. I know there have been one or two over the last few seasons, but wasn't aware of it being that common.

If I'm remembering correctly, it happened to the Liverpool team in Istanbul for the final.

[eFestivals]

just saw this in another thread here...

[Dan R]

11 minutes ago, man next door said:

Does it, though?

Perhaps it's just my twitter feed, but I hadn't seen it many times. I know there have been one or two over the last few seasons, but wasn't aware of it being that common.

As excellent as liverpool were, I'm just looking for an explanation as to why Barca were slightly off the pace.

I've seen it plenty over the last few years to various teams. I live the street over and the fireworks weren't too loud or sustained, obviously still fine margins but it really wasn't much.

The entire team was rested at the weekend, so should have no excuses. I think they're just not used to having to work so hard, apparently Messi commented after the first leg that they were all run ragged.

[pink_triangle]

14 minutes ago, man next door said:

Does it, though?

Perhaps it's just my twitter feed, but I hadn't seen it many times. I know there have been one or two over the last few seasons, but wasn't aware of it being that common.

As excellent as liverpool were, I'm just looking for an explanation as to why Barca were slightly off the pace.

Its interesting that the same thing has happened to Barcelona two years in a row. I think the Roma side last year was weaker than the liverpool one this year. It could just be a coincidence, but I wonder if it will put the manager under pressure.

[lost]

7 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

Its interesting that the same thing has happened to Barcelona two years in a row. I think the Roma side last year was weaker than the liverpool one this year. It could just be a coincidence, but I wonder if it will put the manager under pressure.

Plus Barca did it to PSG from 4 vs 0 down last year..

Been quite a few recently. Worth remembering for those calling for the European super league. You only get nights like this from knock out football. 

[zahidf]

57 minutes ago, man next door said:

Does it, though?

Perhaps it's just my twitter feed, but I hadn't seen it many times. I know there have been one or two over the last few seasons, but wasn't aware of it being that common.

As excellent as liverpool were, I'm just looking for an explanation as to why Barca were slightly off the pace.

Same thing happened last year. They just wilt under pressure it seems

[The Nal]

Unbelievable stuff last night but it was coming after the first goal. Barca weren't at it. Couldn't handle Liverpool closing them down like that.

Although after the 4th went in I did think it was perfectly set up for a Suarez winner and OTT celebration.

Hes been absolutely shite in the CL this year though.   

[Wooderson]

On 5/2/2019 at 6:32 PM, Wooderson said:

If Rio can be technical director of Man Utd anything’s poss.

Get Rio in.

[Wooderson]

3 hours ago, thetime said:

To do that without 2 of your best strikers is quite remarkable. 

To your credit you were the only other person on 'ere that offered us a shout.

[The Nal]

35 minutes ago, Wooderson said:

To your credit you were the only other person on 'ere that offered us a shout.

Nah Neil and myself were in the "possible but unlikely" category. Liverpool were always going to score.

[Wooderson]

1 minute ago, The Nal said:

Nah Neil and myself were in the "possible but unlikely" category. Liverpool were always going to score.

Point taken, i do remember you saying that.

[The Nal]

4 minutes ago, Wooderson said:

Point taken, i do remember you saying that.

Was obviously unlikely which made it even more amazing to watch. Fabinho, Hendo and Milner swarming all over Barca for 90 minutes when they got past halfway was incredible. That hole in front of the back 4 in the first leg where Messi had time to turn and look up well and truly patched up! He didn't get a sniff. 

[Wooderson]

Loved seeing Suarez shaking his head after the 3rd goal. Too sweet. Fowler gave him pelters on the telly I hear.

[eFestivals]

13 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Nah Neil and myself were in the "possible but unlikely" category. 

tho we also both said it wasn't gonna happen.  

By any measure it's an unlikely result, particularly without Salah and Firmino.

I wonder how many Liverpool fans had put money on it? Not many I reckon.

[The Nal]

3 minutes ago, Wooderson said:

Loved seeing Suarez shaking his head after the 3rd goal. Too sweet. Fowler gave him pelters on the telly I hear.

Yeah. Fowler, purist.

1 minute ago, eFestivals said:

tho we also both said it wasn't gonna happen.  

By any measure it's an unlikely result, particularly without Salah and Firmino.

I wonder how many Liverpool fans had put money on it? Not many I reckon.

We did but theres only a couple of teams who we would give any chance in that situation. LFC are one of them.

[zahidf]

Poor Messi!

 

Edited May 8, 2019 by zahidf

[eFestivals]

14 minutes ago, The Nal said:

We did but theres only a couple of teams who we would give any chance in that situation. LFC are one of them.

yup. Like with you, that's where my 'possible' came from.

[Lad]

Great win but means nothing if you don't win the final.

Fowler's got a cheek slagging anyone with some of the carry ons he had in the Roy Evans (cracking fella)days.

Edited May 8, 2019 by Lad

[eFestivals]

4 minutes ago, zahidf said:

 

in something I watched, someone suggested he should get a free final ticket. I think that's a great idea.

[Lad]

Just now, eFestivals said:

in something I watched, someone suggested he should get a free final ticket. I think that's a great idea.

Give tickets to the people who follow the club week in week out.Or take them off Thomas Cook or other sanctioned club touts if you give one to a ball boy.

[The Nal]

Yeah Suarez was sort of waving "you cant do that" at the linesman. Yes, you can do that.

[zahidf]

6 minutes ago, Lad said:

Great win but means nothing if you don't win the final.

Fowler's got a cheek slagging anyone with some of the carry ons he had in the Roy Evans (cracking fella)days.

Rubbish. Means loads, even if they don't win in June!

[Lad]

Just now, zahidf said:

Rubbish. Means loads, even if they don't win in June!

It means nothing you dope.What's it mean?It means a semi final has been won.Nothing else.

[Wooderson]

3 minutes ago, Lad said:

It means nothing you dope.What's it mean?It means a semi final has been won.Nothing else.

What fuckery is this?

[Lad]

Just now, Wooderson said:

What fuckery is this?

Stick to Gaelic football.You thinking there's going to be an open top bus tour of the city to celebrate a great second leg semi final?The idea is to win the trophy.Amazing that you don't know that but only to be expected from a latch on.It'd turn a great victory into dust.