Administrator Stan Posted March 12, 2018 Administrator Share Posted March 12, 2018 Kick-off 19.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Cicero said: Meh I don't know why you have that attitude, as you will probably win, or it'll be a 2-2 draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 3 hours ago, The Rebel CRS said: I don't know why you have that attitude, as you will probably win, or it'll be a 2-2 draw Fully expecting the worst, especially if Conte continues the false 9 Wonder if Bakayoko will feature. Still have faith in the lad to turn out good. Giroud Hazard------------Willian Alonso----Drinkwater---Kante---Zappacosta Rudiger---Christensen---Dave Courtois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted March 12, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted March 12, 2018 Usually support the British side but really I'd rather see Barcelona go through so the latter stages aren't stacked with English sides and so we can see Barcelona, Juventus, Man City (Madrid?) go head to head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 32 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Usually support the British side but really I'd rather see Barcelona go through so the latter stages aren't stacked with English sides and so we can see Barcelona, Juventus, Man City (Madrid?) go head to head. I've had enough of them personally. Not happening but it could be all English sides for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 If we start three wingers and start the same City tactics we could as well record a 3-0 defeat without running out. We need the result not Barcelona, they can pass the ball forever and get a draw or a minimum win. Need a strong side for this one and for the love of God a striker. Don't expect too much from this mob, just hope for another clean game like the first let the best team win. Hopefully Eden will show up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeluke Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 See us being in the game for a period, perhaps even winning over both legs at some point but to then eventually lose it. Conte seems to be getting his excuses in early as well, talking about the lack of experience the players have and how good Barcelona are, when his record as manager isn't great in this competition either, neither the domestic cup competitions. Talking about the lack of experience the players have is hardly a confidence booster as well. I don't trust Conte's game management in these games anymore, let's hope him and the players prove me wrong tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 What baffles me the most about Conte, is that he is constantly having a dig at the board. Either manage the team you have and get the most of it or walk. Next three games we have Barcelona in the UCL, Leicester in the Fa Cup and Spurs home. By 1st April we could only have the top four to fight for, or in the best case scenario still in two cup competitions which is unlikely. Knowing us we would beat Barca and then go out in the Fa Cup. One thing i can agree on is that we seriously lack any leaders in the current squad. Only a few players play on the highest level every game which is not enough as it is a team game. I'd say Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Kante and Willian were the only players that were up to the task in most of the games in the past few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 We start with Hazard against Roberto, Willian against Alba, and Giroud giving Pique flashbacks against Drogba, I'd say it's anyone's game. Conte saying the board lacks ambition, yet thinks a 0-1 defeat to City is a good result. Next 7 days could very well reveal his fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeluke Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, Cicero said: We start with Hazard against Roberto, Willian against Alba, and Giroud giving Pique flashbacks against Drogba, I'd say it's anyone's game. Conte saying the board lacks ambition, yet thinks a 0-1 defeat to City is a good result. Next 7 days could very well reveal his fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK85 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Just a bit behind Leicester on turning on title winning managers quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 26 minutes ago, Cicero said: We start with Hazard against Roberto, Willian against Alba, and Giroud giving Pique flashbacks against Drogba, I'd say it's anyone's game. Conte saying the board lacks ambition, yet thinks a 0-1 defeat to City is a good result. Next 7 days could very well reveal his fate. That and the game vs Spurs at the Bridge. I would take the Fa Cup and a top four finish now, however i can see us getting one of the two maximum. I am usually very optimistic, more than i should be but after those disastrous games against Watford, Bournemouth and both Manchester games we put ourselves in this position. We would be pretty comfortable if we only won against Watford and Bournemouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 15 minutes ago, True Blue said: That and the game vs Spurs at the Bridge. I would take the Fa Cup and a top four finish now, however i can see us getting one of the two maximum. I am usually very optimistic, more than i should be but after those disastrous games against Watford, Bournemouth and both Manchester games we put ourselves in this position. We would be pretty comfortable if we only won against Watford and Bournemouth. If getting knocked out against Barca guranteed a top 4 finish and an FA Cup, I would streak naked through my office and send photos of my devil dick willie to @Devil-Dick Willie for it to happen. Unlike 2012, there aren't any leaders within the team. Closest is Azpilicueta and David Luiz, although the latter seems to be permanently injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I think he is just permanently fucked off by Conte, similar to Costa. Shame really as we could seriously use him in the big games. Just can't overcome the pressure that Christensen will be on at Nou Camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, True Blue said: I think he is just permanently fucked off by Conte, similar to Costa. Shame really as we could seriously use him in the big games. Just can't overcome the pressure that Christensen will be on at Nou Camp. He may still be injured, so who knows. We all know what happened last time Luiz was forced to play injured against Barca. Suarez practically retired him. I can still see Luiz staying next season whilst Conte is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cicero said: He may still be injured, so who knows. We all know what happened last time Luiz was forced to play injured against Barca. Suarez practically retired him. I can still see Luiz staying next season whilst Conte is gone. I'd like that, even tough he went down the scale for me for that wild wild celebration of PSG's goal, but then again it was big moment and he is just like every other mercenary it is his job. However i do think he enjoys playing for the club and he is a popular character at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Based on experience I'd say the English team loses 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Giroud expected to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozziovai Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 IF ... a big IF Chelsea will win, it'll be the same as Conte has won a major trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Asura Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Good to see Giroud representing Arsenal in the champions league. But sadly, you can take Giroud out of Arsenal but cant take Arsenal out of Giroud so he will be out of the tournament in the round of 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Iniesta back in the line-up and Dembele also starting. That gives more hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, The Rebel CRS said: Iniesta back in the line-up and Dembele also starting. That gives more hope. Why do you say hope? To me, Barcelona should win this comfortably, cant see chelsea causing too many problems for them. I meant the tie, with the away goal they already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Alonso vs Dembele Lord have mercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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