Originally Posted by kingbuxton (Post 34803322)

The finishes weren't shoddy, what led up to them was. Second one more so, Evra messing about and one of the smallest blokes on the pitch unmarked. First goal was just bad defending.

Seemed like once they scored it kicked the life out of us, we looked shocked and never got over it. There is a bit too much "It'll be Alright on the Night" in us sometimes, luck isn't going to dig you out of the hole everytime, and they looked clueless. I guess this is where we still miss Keane, they spent the rest of the half looking at each other instead of continuing what they had been doing, it was just a question of time before we scored.

Barca on the other hand took full advantage of that and just killed it, pass, pass, pass, pass they never let us compose ourselves from that point on, by not letting us have the ball. First 10 mins aside, it was a perfect performance from them.

Originally Posted by Niles Crane (Post 34803309)

I think it's funny how suddenly some Man United fans are bitching about Tyldesley's commentary because he's glorified Man United's victorious opponents. He's notorious for his nauseating pro-Man United and Liverpool bias and has been for many years. The man practically orgasms every time the likes of Rooney and co touch the ball. Now the shoe is on the other foot for a night and he's awful.

Originally Posted by SB_07 (Post 34803327)

Amazing display from Barca.

Man United didn't turn up.

Originally Posted by pedantic (Post 34803329)

You really think it was amazing? Think maybe I was watching a different game. I thought both teams under performed, Man U more so than Barca. Typical final really...

Originally Posted by pedantic (Post 34803329)

You really think it was amazing? Think maybe I was watching a different game. I thought both teams under performed, Man U more so than Barca. Typical final really...

Originally Posted by SB_07 (Post 34803331)

If both teams didn't turn up then Man United would've won.

Yaya at CB? Sylvinho? Puyol at RB? LOL.

Originally Posted by icestar2 (Post 34803333)

Really ? I didnt think Barca under performed at all TBH. Maybe in the first 10 mins but after they scored they were calm and controlled and dictated the rest of the game imho. Maybe there could of been a couple more goals but as an over all performance I dont think you can say it was anything other than great.

Originally Posted by pedantic (Post 34803324)

And I think it's funny how bitter Arsenal fans come on twittering simply because they were given the runaround in the semi's, but hey ho. ;)

I was, of course, referring to Tyldesleys presumption that Barca were head and shoulders above us, when they weren't, in my opinion. It wasn't a rant over Tyldesleys commentary style per se. Do try and keep up. ;)

Originally Posted by pedantic (Post 34803334)

Have you been smoking again? :D

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As I've said in previous posts, at no point during the game did I think Barca played with a "wow" factor. Yes, they were the better side, but not great, in my opinion. Maybe I have high standards. :erm:

Originally Posted by Mal (Post 34803340)

Oh well...we only have the league title to console ourselves with ;)

Originally Posted by Niles Crane (Post 34803337)

Except they were head and shoulders above you, according to every one who watched the game, apart from you and no doubt a few others who feel the need to cushion the blow of defeat with the same denial.

Originally Posted by Niles Crane (Post 34803337)

Though as i chose Sky Sports over ITV because i can't stand their awful football coverage, including their sickening commentators, please forgive me for not being fully in tune with your Tyldesley anger.