Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted July 30, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted July 30, 2017 Whoever avoids Barcelona and Madrid for the longest will get the furthest. None have the quality to seriously challenge but if I had to pick one to reach the semis I'd go with Man United just because I think Mourinho will make them an absolute pain in the arse to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 What group seeding will Man Utd get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Would like to see an all English final for a change. The Manchester derby perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ Posted July 30, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted July 30, 2017 24 minutes ago, HoneyNUFC said: What group seeding will Man Utd get? I reckon 2nd. Spurs are 3rd again apparently and that could be brutal. They could conceivably get a group of Real Madrid, PSG and RB Leipzig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 hours ago, 6666 said: Can't believe that's the defence you have after having spent a fortune on it. The midfield from a defensive point of view is quite weak as well but in terms of creativity it is quality. Aguero is a quality, but injury prone, striker. Jesus is a decent youngster although he looks like he wastes a lot of chances. Definitely not equal to the squads of Bayern Munich, Juventus, Real Madrid or Barcelona. Don't think it even stands out in the Premier League. It all seems to be built around if Aguero can outscore the opposition with all the chances a creative midfield creates for him... That Defence is rock solid if Kompany stays fit. i agree, we have the best squad in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 31, 2017 Administrator Share Posted July 31, 2017 9 hours ago, Machado said: Would like to see an all English final for a change. The Manchester derby perhaps. as long as it isn't like Man Utd vs Chelsea in 2008 (?) that's fine. That was a fucking boring game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Liverpool v Man Utd would have prestige. Man Utd v Man City is a bit of an FA Cup 3rd round clash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 16 hours ago, Stan said: can't see an English team winning it. Barca/Juve/Real/PSG/Atletico/Bayern are stronger than all English teams right now. Maybe Dortmund too. Man City or Chelsea might be the closest to coming to winning it. Maybe reach the quarters but that's it. Don't think Man Utd and Liverpool will get that far. I don't think psg are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Coutinho Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Why didn't Bernardo Silva play this preseason? Can't see an English team winning it, I'm afraid. It'll be the usual suspects. In all likelihood Real Madrid to threepeat. Got a funny feeling Utd under Mourinho will do relatively well in CL. It'll be Guardiola's 2nd season in charge of City. Can't wait to see how City does. May the best team win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Talk Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 13 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: I don't think psg are. Even with Neymar not sure they are a top 4 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnisExcubitor Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Won't be surprised if we don't make it out of the group. The team, apart from defensive problems that haven't been mended, lacks experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Savvy Xavi said: Why didn't Bernardo Silva play this preseason? Hasn't joined the squad yet. Given extra resting time due to the confed cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God is Haaland Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 20 hours ago, Cannabis said: Happy Blue's started early. Us normal people consider the transfer period a break between two seasons, for HB on the other hand it's the real part of the season. After February when MC is out of all competitions, he doesn't even care about football anymore until the next transfer windows opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 39 minutes ago, True Bender said: Us (1)*normal people consider the transfer period a break between two seasons, (2) for HB on other hand it's the real part of the season. After (3)Februrary when MC is out of all competitions, (4) he doesn't even about football anymore until the next transfer windows opens. D- Must try harder (1)*weak, limited sheeple (2) missing word (3) spelling (4) what does that even mean?? writer must really slow down and try harder to form a cohesive sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God is Haaland Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Holy shit. What a mess. I really shouldn't post after a sleepless night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 51 minutes ago, True Bender said: Holy shit. What a mess. I really shouldn't post after a sleepless night. Remember when you have me a plus mark for my umlaut mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toony Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I think Chelsea will do the best. I can't see Liverpool or Tottenham doing much damage, Liverpool let in far too many goals and Spurs just seem to find it tough going in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Talk Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 I think Chelsea need more bench depth. I think keeping Matic would be of been better to give their midfield more rest when it comes to the CL ties. In terms of their starting 11 it can beat most in Europe. Morata is going to be a great fit for CL. He has the experience and has scored big goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I think Chelsea are set up the best to beat a top team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 0:49 PM, SirBalon said: Oh right! Ok then... I've worked it out now! At the start it's because English clubs fuelled 90% with foreign players and coache ups haven't got their engines in tune yet.... And later on they fail because the English league season is so fast paced that they're suffering from some sort of vertigo? I think it's because we don't take a winter break, so it's easy for players to burn out. We had a good season except for the 5-6 weeks at the turn of the year where we lost all form. I like our Xmas fixture congestion and hate the idea of a break. But I do think it puts our top clubs at a disadvantage to their top European counterparts. I also think our leagues general competitiveness at the top end also makes it a bit harder for our top teams to focus on Europe and have a successful domestic season - but I think that's a good part of our league. As Batard said, though, it's all cyclical. England has dominated Europe in 2 eras of football history. It will happen again one day. I think Chelsea will do the best from England this year. Best squad and Conte is a great tactician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: I think it's because we don't take a winter break, so it's easy for players to burn out. We had a good season except for the 5-6 weeks at the turn of the year where we lost all form. I like our Xmas fixture congestion and hate the idea of a break. But I do think it puts our top clubs at a disadvantage to their top European counterparts. I also think our leagues general competitiveness at the top end also makes it a bit harder for our top teams to focus on Europe and have a successful domestic season - but I think that's a good part of our league. As Batard said, though, it's all cyclical. England has dominated Europe in 2 eras of football history. It will happen again one day. I think Chelsea will do the best from England this year. Best squad and Conte is a great tactician. Mate, English clubs have been failing in the group stages quite a bit and especially against top clubs. The first stage (group) is before the Christmas break. As for cyclical phenomena, even when England had that decent period during the early 2000s Spanish clubs were still performing and reaching final stages. I'm not going to unclude Italian football because they'd be a part of it all were it not for their self inflicted depression because their football base is excellent... Just that they didn't enter the modern football era in a transitional manner early enough. But they'll be back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Mate, English clubs have been failing in the group stages quite a bit and especially against top clubs. The first stage (group) is before the Christmas break. As for cyclical phenomena, even when England had that decent period during the early 2000s Spanish clubs were still performing and reaching final stages. I'm not going to unclude Italian football because they'd be a part of it all were it not for their self inflicted depression because their football base is excellent... Just that they didn't enter the modern football era in a transitional manner early enough. But they'll be back soon. AC Milan reached 2 finals in 3 years winning one in the 2000's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 minute ago, SirBalon said: Mate, English clubs have been failing in the group stages quite a bit and especially against top clubs. The first stage (group) is before the Christmas break. As for cyclical phenomena, even when England had that decent period during the early 2000s Spanish clubs were still performing and reaching final stages. I'm not going to unclude Italian football because they'd be a part of it all were it not for their self inflicted depression because their football base is excellent... Just that they didn't enter the modern football era in a transitional manner early enough. But they'll be back soon. I think that has to do with English clubs generally not finding form until the second half of the season. Strangely enough, we had a pretty fantastic start so maybe we won't be shite in Europe. Having said that, I think Arsenal are usually a club that starts strong domestically and generally fails in the second half of the season. So maybe it's got nothing to do with that at all like you're saying. Speaking of Italy... doesn't our influx of money sort of remind you of the Serie A in the 90s? Where the league is full of talent and even midtable and smaller clubs can make impressive signings. Yet... I fucking loved the Serie A in the 90s because it seemed like almost every club I watched (and maybe I only watched the good matches) because so many teams were tactically astute and played good football, not just the top sides. Whereas, I think England's got a few more top sides now... but I don't think the quality is as good as the Serie A in the 90s. Maybe that's nostalgia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea and Spurs all with two wins from two. Liverpool two draws but all five teams currently undefeated. Potential changing of the guard? Promising start either way considering the bashing English clubs have received previously in this competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 8 hours ago, Lucas said: Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea and Spurs all with two wins from two. Liverpool two draws but all five teams currently undefeated. Potential changing of the guard? Promising start either way considering the bashing English clubs have received previously in this competition. It's definitely a good start for English clubs, most noticeably for Spurs who managed to beat a decent Dortmund. Tbh with all the money's thrown around in England it's about time that some English clubs caught up with the rest. Juve, Bayern, Barce, Real and Atletico could do with some competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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