Football Season 2011/12 - Page 317

Saaf_laandon_mo · 26-04-2012, 09:47

Well I'd rather be facing Bayern than Real Madrid to be honest. I think it's going to be a fairly balanced tense affair. Real Madrid's attack would have ripped us a part to be honest.

denphone · 26-04-2012, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

Well I'd rather be facing Bayern than Real Madrid to be honest. I think it's going to be a fairly balanced tense affair. Real Madrid's attack would have ripped us a part to be honest.

True Spanish sides might be formidable coming forward but they are also very vulnerable when the boot is on the other foot Saaf.

Russ · 26-04-2012, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK

Does anyone else think if a team gets to the final and its at their home ground the venue should be moved? In my opinion it should always be neutral. They should have a back up stadium and let Munich host it next year, as long as they are not in the final again. I think its a massive disadvantage to Chelsea.

I hear you but imagine Chelsea's bragging rights if they won. Not only beating the best team in the world at their ground but also winning the CL in the opposition's home ground too.

thenry · 26-04-2012, 12:17

so confirmed by Arsenal FC...

Champions League 2012/13 permutations

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Chelseaâ€™s run to the Champions League final has the potential to complicate the qualification process for next season's competition.

Should Roberto Di Matteo's side win in Munich on May 19, the top three in the Premier League will go straight into the group stages, with Chelsea also claiming a place. The team that finishes in fourth in the Premier League would go into the Europa League.

Should Chelsea lose the final, the Premier League's top three would qualify for the group stages as normal, while the team finishing in fourth place would begin their European campaign in the Champions League play-off round.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...3-permutations

**Damien** · 26-04-2012, 12:28

Let's beat Stoke and get ourselves up nicely for third.

colin25 · 26-04-2012, 12:39

I have to say...with the premier league..championship...scottish premier (re Rangers scandel)..and champions league...this has become a damn good season... casualties abound

thenry · 26-04-2012, 14:14

Sky are idiots check this out..

next week game in hand fixtures will be played

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Tuesday 1st May 2012
Liverpool v Fulham, 19:45
Stoke v Everton, 19:45

Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Chelsea v Newcastle, 19:45
Bolton v Tottenham, 20:00 - SkySports1

why the hell are they showing Bolton v Tottenham and not Chelsea v Newcastle!!! I know that Bolton v Tottenham fixture must of got the nod for viewing beforehand but was rearranged but surely they should change it or speak to the Prem to move one of the fixtures so they can show Chelsea v Newcastle ?

denphone · 26-04-2012, 14:19

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Originally Posted by thenry

Sky are idiots check this out..

next week game in hand fixtures will be played

why the hell are they showing Bolton v Tottenham and not Chelsea v Newcastle!!! I know that Bolton v Tottenham fixture must of got the nod for viewing beforehand but was rearranged but surely they should change it or speak to the Prem to move one of the fixtures so they can show Chelsea v Newcastle ?

l don't think it is as simple as that thenry as they have to take in more then one factor before deciding what game they are going to show.

**Damien** · 26-04-2012, 14:24

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Originally Posted by thenry

Sky are idiots check this out..

next week game in hand fixtures will be played

why the hell are they showing Bolton v Tottenham and not Chelsea v Newcastle!!! I know that Bolton v Tottenham fixture must of got the nod for viewing beforehand but was rearranged but surely they should change it or speak to the Prem to move one of the fixtures so they can show Chelsea v Newcastle ?

Teams have a requirement to be shown a certain amount of times. It could well be to show Bolton some more.

thenry · 26-04-2012, 14:28

its a massive game though, they have to show it live.

Setanta Ireland listen to their customers when it comes to fixtures. skys a complete different kettle of fish i know but can we not as customers/fans whatever ask them to change it?

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they done something similar a few years ago with Arsenal... the Arsenal v Tottenham fixture

adzii_nufc · 26-04-2012, 16:05

Newcastle recently had 5 games back to back on Sky.

I do believe it would be unfair to get even more coverage regardless of the season we are having.

Anyone got picks for Manager of the Year?

Oh and even though It means Chelsea went to the Champions League Final.. That Fernando Torres goal was one of the greatest moments in football I've seen for a while.

denphone · 26-04-2012, 16:13

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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

Newcastle recently had 5 games back to back on Sky.

I do believe it would be unfair to get even more coverage regardless of the season we are having.

Anyone got picks for Manager of the Year?

Well this is my top 3

3/ Roberto Di Matteo
2/ Sir Alex Ferguson
1/ Alan Pardew

**Damien** · 26-04-2012, 16:15

1) Pardew if he makes CL
2) Alex Ferguson if he wins the title
3) Rodgers of Swansea

colin25 · 26-04-2012, 16:18

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Originally Posted by denphone

Well this is my top 3

3/ Roberto Di Matteo
2/ Sir Alex Ferguson
1/ Alan Pardew

Why Sir alex?

And where is moyes (done so well on limited budget)
Wenger (a miracle season given his start)

Then there is swansea, etc

And Matteo has done well..but not exactly over a season, and not a team he built

For me...though not one to pick, I think for achievement, probably Pardew (though I dislike the guy)

thenry · 26-04-2012, 16:23

1. Alan Pardew (If they get into the CL - 2. if Newcastle fall short)
2. Brendan Rodgers (1 if Newcastle fall short)
3. Which ever manager that wins the Prem