***Official Premiership, FA Cup, Carling Cup, Champions League etc. Thread***

[whodat]

Bayern look very dominate right now, and they should advance to the next round after yesterdays beat down. They always in the conversation and Ancelotti has experience winning the UCL with both Milan and Real Madrid. As for Barca, I would not count them out, yet. This is a team with tons of fire power and have dug themselves out of holes in the past. That will be a fun second leg to watch.

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by whodat

Bayern look very dominate right now, and they should advance to the next round after yesterdays beat down. They always in the conversation and Ancelotti has experience winning the UCL with both Milan and Real Madrid. As for Barca, I would not count them out, yet. This is a team with tons of fire power and have dug themselves out of holes in the past. That will be a fun second leg to watch.

I don't believe anyone has ever dug out of a 4-0 deficit in European Cup/Champions League history.

As for Bayern, they have not been the total dominant team they normally are int the Bundesliga this season. So it will be interesting to see how this plays out.

[whodat]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

I don't believe anyone has ever dug out of a 4-0 deficit in European Cup/Champions League history.

As for Bayern, they have not been the total dominant team they normally are int the Bundesliga this season. So it will be interesting to see how this plays out.

You are probably right on the 4-0 deficit for Barca. I am saying with that firepower, I can't write them off completely yet. Plus, PSG has never had the best of luck in the UCL. They have been knocked out in the Quarters the past 4 years.

For Bayern, the last two years they have won the Bundesliga by 10 points, after winning the previous 2 before that by near 20 points. This season, they have a lead of 7 points so far. So while not dominate, it is similar to the last two seasons.

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by whodat

You are probably right on the 4-0 deficit for Barca. I am saying with that firepower, I can't write them off completely yet. Plus, PSG has never had the best of luck in the UCL. They have been knocked out in the Quarters the past 4 years.

For Bayern, the last two years they have won the Bundesliga by 10 points, after winning the previous 2 before that by near 20 points. This season, they have a lead of 7 points so far. So while not dominate, it is similar to the last two seasons.

Very true. I am mostly talking about what I have seen from watching them weekly. Their form is not nearly as positive has it has been recently. I am not sure the system they play fits best with the squad they have. That said, they are a team full of world class talent from top to bottom. That is always going to lift them to the top of the table there. Especially with the rest of the Bundesliga being unable to hold talent like Bayern can.

[panini2001]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

at Arsenal. They must hate Bayern so much.

Anyone think that Bayern are now the favorites? I feel like Real is under powered and under-performing, Barca would need a miraculous night, and PSG is good but I don't see them being Bayern good.

If any team can pull off a shock its Barca however its an extremely tall order. PSG still relatively 'new' as a force so not as experienced as some of the other 'big guns' anything can happen. I still fancy Leicester City. Preposterous maybe.

[whodat]

Originally Posted by panini2001

If any team can pull off a shock its Barca however its an extremely tall order. PSG still relatively 'new' as a force so not as experienced as some of the other 'big guns' anything can happen. I still fancy Leicester City. Preposterous maybe.

IMO, Leicester City winning the UCL would be a bigger story the when they won the EPL last season. Especially given how bad they have been in the EPL this season, and may very well be relegated.

[42graystreet]

Originally Posted by whodat

IMO, Leicester City winning the UCL would be a bigger story the when they won the EPL last season. Especially given how bad they have been in the EPL this season, and may very well be relegated.

That would be bigger than the EPL and it's not even close. I would laugh at the thought of Leicester winning the Champions League but that's what I did exactly a year ago.

[whodat]

United get past Blackburn and their reward... an away match at Chelsea in the next round. That game will be sandwiched between the round of 16 Europa games too.

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by whodat

United get past Blackburn and their reward... an away match at Chelsea in the next round. That game will be sandwiched between the round of 16 Europa games too.

Time to play like a big time World Class club!

[aeroshady]

If Leicester win the UCL, they will make movies about that team's story. It would be the best sports story in history.

[whodat]

Those were some pretty entertaining UCL games today. Was really hoping Chity would just keep being Chity, but alas Monaco out-Chity-ed them on defense and lost the match. See if the return leg can live up to the first.

[whodat]

Solid away effort and efficient 1-0 win for United today. Didn't like seeing Mkhitaryan limp off. Hopefully the injury is nothing too serious. Bailly with a dumb second booking, so he will be lost for the first leg of the next round. I like his intensity, but he needs to learn to control himself. You don't need to be getting booked 50 yards from goal.

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by whodat

Solid away effort and efficient 1-0 win for United today. Didn't like seeing Mkhitaryan limp off. Hopefully the injury is nothing too serious. Bailly with a dumb second booking, so he will be lost for the first leg of the next round. I like his intensity, but he needs to learn to control himself. You don't need to be getting booked 50 yards from goal.

Didn't like to read about his injury either. United seemed to handle this round the way they should for once though.

Also, Rooney rumors are starting to die down with the most recent reports saying that he will most likely stay until summer at least.

[whodat]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

Didn't like to read about his injury either. United seemed to handle this round the way they should for once though.

Looks like both Carrick and Mkhitaryan will be out of the EFL Cup final on the weekend. I will say, with each sub for today not being done for any other reason then injury or red card, Jose still managed to get in the right players on the pitch.

Originally Posted by aeroshady

Also, Rooney rumors are starting to die down with the most recent reports saying that he will most likely stay until summer at least.

Makes the most sense. I am sure Rooney will love to go out with more silverware with United, then find that final big payday elsewhere. Plus, United's schedule isn't going to clear up any time soon, opportunities will arise. Already rescheduling 2 Prem games, with the next round of Europa and FA just a few weeks away. What a great story if he comes on and gets a winner along the way. All about padding the legacy at this point.

[whodat]

Claudio Ranieri sacked by Leicester today. While the results speak for themselves, have to say I am a little shocked, especially with a return UCL leg in 2 weeks. He guides them to an unlikely EPL title last season, then loses a key piece in Kante over the summer and they have no replacement brought in. Couple that with the champions hangover and either players underachieving or playing more to their level, and this is the end result. I am sure the board is looking more the possible relegation then anything and a potential lose of massive revenue that would come with that drop.

For replacements... Pardew? Mancini? Hiddink?

[panini2001]

Claudio Ranieri sacked by Leicester today. While the results speak for themselves, have to say I am a little shocked, especially with a return UCL leg in 2 weeks. He guides them to an unlikely EPL title last season, then loses a key piece in Kante over the summer and they have no replacement brought in. Couple that with the champions hangover and either players underachieving or playing more to their level, and this is the end result. I am sure the board is looking more the possible relegation then anything and a potential lose of massive revenue that would come with that drop. <br


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For replacements... Pardew? Mancini? Hiddink?

It's an absolute disgrace to be honest.

[Ascf33]

yeah what a shitshow.

[Nick_United]

Leicester City officially in the relegation zone. Unbelievable. I mean, obviously, winning the title last season was unpredictable but to now be at risk of being relegated? I never saw that coming. I felt like eighth-tenth was very achievable for a team with Vardy & Mahrez leading the way.

[mrignatious]

CR himself said before the season his goal was to not get relegated, I think it's clear he knew the challenges the club would face this season.

That said I'm surprised they didn't give him a chance against Sevilla at home.

[aeroshady]

Bayern game was crazy to watch today. Bayern are amazing and are my favorites to win the CL. 8-0!!

[recentlyJTR41]

Can we talk MLS in here? Finally got a team. Atlanta United! First game this Sunday let's go fucking gooooooo!

[Ascf33]

Fucking Liverpool.

[42graystreet]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

Can we talk MLS in here? Finally got a team. Atlanta United! First game this Sunday let's go fucking gooooooo!

It happens occasionally. Maybe MLS/USA soccer should have its own thread and this one be for the European game.

BTW, the Loons are going to kick your ass. Come on Minnesota!

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by 42graystreet

It happens occasionally. Maybe MLS/USA soccer should have its own thread and this one be for the European game.

That thread would likely gather as much attention as a WNBA one!

Completely agree that what Leicester did to Ranieri was both petty and unprecedented! Also a smack in the face to Leicester's players and fans.

[Nick_United]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

Can we talk MLS in here? Finally got a team. Atlanta United! First game this Sunday let's go fucking gooooooo!

Have been a supporter of Toronto FC since their first season in 2007. Have had to endure some awful seasons but they were runner ups last season. Their Eastern Conference final series against Montreal was awesome.

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by Nick_United

Have been a supporter of Toronto FC since their first season in 2007. Have had to endure some awful seasons but they were runner ups last season. Their Eastern Conference final series against Montreal was awesome.

RBNY supporter here. I used to talk a lot of MLS in this thread, but I stopped going to as many games a few years back. I still like going and watching when I can! Red Bulls are another source of NY fan pain though haha.

[42graystreet]

Watching the Loons on national TV is pretty surreal. I started going to their games in 2012 when they were the Minnesota Stars and owned by the league (2nd division NASL).

[~Crashintome89~]

Up the Cherries!

[bartender_man]

Wow Liverpool was not expecting that

[42graystreet]

Looks like the top of the table is being split into 2 divisions: Chelsea/Tottenham/City playing for the top 3 and the title; Liverpool/Arsenal/United vying for the last Champions League spot.