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  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited February 2018 Posts: 17,756
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    If it’s a comfort, Dortmund was more than lucky too yesterday.

    They were. There were several chances both ways if I remember correctly (had an eye on the Arsenal match as well - which I should have dropped watching), but this fixture could have ended with Atalanta making the next round.
  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    If it’s a comfort, Dortmund was more than lucky too yesterday.

    They were. There were several chances both ways if I remember correctly (had an eye on the Arsenal match as well - which I should have dropped watching), but this fixture could have ended with Atalanta making the next round.


    I like it as a fan of Italian football. If Atalanta from the small town of Bergamo can come this close to eliminate Dortmund, you cannot say Seria A is all rubbish!
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,120
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    =)) =)) =))

    1-2 against some Swedish herring picklers dear oh dear. In Arsene We Trust, 2 more glorious years.

    I know..not a lot I can say really ,apart from they should refund the frickin' fans.

    If they play like that on Sunday,it will be a cricket score !!

  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited February 2018 Posts: 17,756
    jobo wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...

    It's indeed the case. Listened to a podcast only yesterday where they discussed the somewhat unfair reputation Italian football has - most of all regarding theatrical behaviour on the pitch.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    =)) =)) =))

    1-2 against some Swedish herring picklers dear oh dear. In Arsene We Trust, 2 more glorious years.

    I know..not a lot I can say really ,apart from they should refund the frickin' fans.

    If they play like that on Sunday,it will be a cricket score !!

    I know nothing about cricket, but I fear a really bad score on Sunday!
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    jobo wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...

    It's indeed the case. Listened to a podcast only yesterday where they discussed the somewhat unfair reputation Italian football has - most of all regarding theatrical behaviour on the pitch.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    =)) =)) =))

    1-2 against some Swedish herring picklers dear oh dear. In Arsene We Trust, 2 more glorious years.

    I know..not a lot I can say really ,apart from they should refund the frickin' fans.

    If they play like that on Sunday,it will be a cricket score !!

    I know nothing about cricket, but I fear a really bad score on Sunday!

    Another reason,among many,that I am not going on Sunday..at least at home I can change the channel or watch a film if we are getting slaughtered.
    If I was stuck in the middle of the Man City fans it would be a nightmare.

  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,756
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    jobo wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...

    It's indeed the case. Listened to a podcast only yesterday where they discussed the somewhat unfair reputation Italian football has - most of all regarding theatrical behaviour on the pitch.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    =)) =)) =))

    1-2 against some Swedish herring picklers dear oh dear. In Arsene We Trust, 2 more glorious years.

    I know..not a lot I can say really ,apart from they should refund the frickin' fans.

    If they play like that on Sunday,it will be a cricket score !!

    I know nothing about cricket, but I fear a really bad score on Sunday!

    Another reason,among many,that I am not going on Sunday..at least at home I can change the channel or watch a film if we are getting slaughtered.
    If I was stuck in the middle of the Man City fans it would be a nightmare.

    That's understandable! Wouldn't stand among the other fans with the possibility of a result like that.

    Going to have my remote within arms length on Sunday, that's for sure!
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    jobo wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...

    It's indeed the case. Listened to a podcast only yesterday where they discussed the somewhat unfair reputation Italian football has - most of all regarding theatrical behaviour on the pitch.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    =)) =)) =))

    1-2 against some Swedish herring picklers dear oh dear. In Arsene We Trust, 2 more glorious years.

    I know..not a lot I can say really ,apart from they should refund the frickin' fans.

    If they play like that on Sunday,it will be a cricket score !!

    I know nothing about cricket, but I fear a really bad score on Sunday!

    Another reason,among many,that I am not going on Sunday..at least at home I can change the channel or watch a film if we are getting slaughtered.
    If I was stuck in the middle of the Man City fans it would be a nightmare.

    That's understandable! Wouldn't stand among the other fans with the possibility of a result like that.

    Going to have my remote within arms length on Sunday, that's for sure!

    Hahaha me too..and lots of cans of cider to send me into a nice coma.

  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,756
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    jobo wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...

    It's indeed the case. Listened to a podcast only yesterday where they discussed the somewhat unfair reputation Italian football has - most of all regarding theatrical behaviour on the pitch.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    =)) =)) =))

    1-2 against some Swedish herring picklers dear oh dear. In Arsene We Trust, 2 more glorious years.

    I know..not a lot I can say really ,apart from they should refund the frickin' fans.

    If they play like that on Sunday,it will be a cricket score !!

    I know nothing about cricket, but I fear a really bad score on Sunday!

    Another reason,among many,that I am not going on Sunday..at least at home I can change the channel or watch a film if we are getting slaughtered.
    If I was stuck in the middle of the Man City fans it would be a nightmare.

    That's understandable! Wouldn't stand among the other fans with the possibility of a result like that.

    Going to have my remote within arms length on Sunday, that's for sure!

    Hahaha me too..and lots of cans of cider to send me into a nice coma.

    Forgot about alcohol! Might as well start early; makes it easier no matter the result!
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Oh I intend to !!
    I will start when the Man Utd v Chelsea match starts.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,756
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Oh I intend to !!
    I will start when the Man Utd v Chelsea match starts.

    Sounds like a plan. Bring on Sunday!

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  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
    Posts: 9,117
    jobo wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...

    Well Spurs, the club struggling to hang onto a place in the top 4 inbthe premier league, did a job on Juve at home and should've beaten them really despite them not having conceded a goal in Serie A for about 500 games.
    Just saying.
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    I know nothing about cricket, but I fear a really bad score on Sunday!

    Doesn't hold Wenger back. You should go into cricket coaching; if Kronke and Chips are in charge you'll get a decade of pottering along without anyone caring about the results before they even think about sacking you. And even then they'll give you a 2 year extension while they think it over some more.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Shit..we've been drawn against AC Milan in the Europa...goodnight Arsenal.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited February 2018 Posts: 17,756
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Doesn't hold Wenger back. You should go into cricket coaching; if Kronke and Chips are in charge you'll get a decade of pottering along without anyone caring about the results before they even think about sacking you. And even then they'll give you a 2 year extension while they think it over some more.

    This is no doubt the current situation… One can blame Wenger for results, but of course he's going to hang on to the job as long as possible - as most of us would! Kroenke and Chips will of course do as little as possible.

    ___________
    Arsenal to face AC Milan in the last-16! For those on the thread who follows Italian football - how has AC Milan played lately?
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    edited February 2018 Posts: 7,120
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    jobo wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Of course it’s not rubbish. Why would anyone say that? Juve was in two of the last three CL finals, the Roman teams are doing fine and Napoli have been becoming better and better over the years. It just happens to be a dreadful period for the Milan teams though.


    A lot of people do say it's rubbish... It's mainly Premier League fanboys though, who want to feel better about their favored teams by talking down all other leagues...

    Well Spurs, the club struggling to hang onto a place in the top 4 inbthe premier league, did a job on Juve at home and should've beaten them really despite them not having conceded a goal in Serie A for about 500 games.
    Just saying.

    True but the PL teams have underperformed for years before Man U snatched the EL last year and I’ve never considered a “rubbish league”.

    I wouldn’t use one poor Juve performance as a reference. You don’t play two CL finals in three years, eliminating Real and Barca on their way, if you’re rubbish.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
    edited February 2018 Posts: 9,117
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Doesn't hold Wenger back. You should go into cricket coaching; if Kronke and Chips are in charge you'll get a decade of pottering along without anyone caring about the results before they even think about sacking you. And even then they'll give you a 2 year extension while they think it over some more.

    This is no doubt the current situation… One can blame Wenger for results, but of course he's going to hang on to the job as long as possible - as most of us would! Kroenke and Chips will of course do as little as possible.

    'Kronke and Chips' really should be a sitcom. Oh hang on a minute...!
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Arsenal to face AC Milan in the last-16! For those on the thread who follows Italian football - how has AC Milan played lately?

    I don't follow it in the slightest but I'm guessing better than Arsenal.
  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Doesn't hold Wenger back. You should go into cricket coaching; if Kronke and Chips are in charge you'll get a decade of pottering along without anyone caring about the results before they even think about sacking you. And even then they'll give you a 2 year extension while they think it over some more.

    This is no doubt the current situation… One can blame Wenger for results, but of course he's going to hang on to the job as long as possible - as most of us would! Kroenke and Chips will of course do as little as possible.

    ___________
    Arsenal to face AC Milan in the last-16! For those on the thread who follows Italian football - how has AC Milan played lately?


    It has been a disappointing season for Milan. They splashed a lot of cash in the summer thanks to their Chinese owners, but qualifying for European competitions still seems unlikely at this point. Their performances have improved massively however since the appointment of new coach and former club legend, Gennaro Gattuso. So their form is on the rise.

    As always it all depends on which Arsenal team will turn up on the day. Arsenal will likely have to be close to their best to beat Milan. If they manage that however, I'd put them as small favorites.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    edited February 2018 Posts: 7,120
    jobo wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Doesn't hold Wenger back. You should go into cricket coaching; if Kronke and Chips are in charge you'll get a decade of pottering along without anyone caring about the results before they even think about sacking you. And even then they'll give you a 2 year extension while they think it over some more.

    This is no doubt the current situation… One can blame Wenger for results, but of course he's going to hang on to the job as long as possible - as most of us would! Kroenke and Chips will of course do as little as possible.

    ___________
    Arsenal to face AC Milan in the last-16! For those on the thread who follows Italian football - how has AC Milan played lately?


    It has been a disappointing season for Milan. They splashed a lot of cash in the summer thanks to their Chinese owners, but qualifying for European competitions still seems unlikely at this point. Their performances have improved massively however since the appointment of new coach and former club legend, Gennaro Gattuso. So their form is on the rise.

    As always it all depends on which Arsenal team will turn up on the day. Arsenal will likely have to be close to their best to beat Milan. If they manage that however, I'd put them as small favorites.

    Correct analysis. Milan have had a terrible start but they are getting better. I think There is a 50-50 chance of progressing.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Doesn't hold Wenger back. You should go into cricket coaching; if Kronke and Chips are in charge you'll get a decade of pottering along without anyone caring about the results before they even think about sacking you. And even then they'll give you a 2 year extension while they think it over some more.

    This is no doubt the current situation… One can blame Wenger for results, but of course he's going to hang on to the job as long as possible - as most of us would! Kroenke and Chips will of course do as little as possible.

    'Kronke and Chips' really should be a sitcom. Oh hang on a minute...!
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Arsenal to face AC Milan in the last-16! For those on the thread who follows Italian football - how has AC Milan played lately?

    I don't follow it in the slightest but I'm guessing better than Arsenal.

    Agreed,unfortunately.

  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Over the moon with another late goal especially away at Wolves last night. Farke has got our team fighting to full time again!! Well done lads! OTBC!!!!

    Without Tettey on the pitch?! :-O

    He may well play tomorrow as Timm Klose has a slight hamstring strain? So he could well be filling in for him tomorrow against Bolton.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,756
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    'Kronke and Chips' really should be a sitcom. Oh hang on a minute...!
    For us it's a soap opera more than a sitcom - or maybe something in between!
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Arsenal to face AC Milan in the last-16! For those on the thread who follows Italian football - how has AC Milan played lately?

    I don't follow it in the slightest but I'm guessing better than Arsenal.

    This was my initial thought, as well.
    jobo wrote: »
    It has been a disappointing season for Milan. They splashed a lot of cash in the summer thanks to their Chinese owners, but qualifying for European competitions still seems unlikely at this point. Their performances have improved massively however since the appointment of new coach and former club legend, Gennaro Gattuso. So their form is on the rise.

    As always it all depends on which Arsenal team will turn up on the day. Arsenal will likely have to be close to their best to beat Milan. If they manage that however, I'd put them as small favorites.

    One really don't know which Arsenal turns up from game to game, which is so damn frustrating!
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Correct analysis. Milan have had a terrible start but they are getting better. I think There is a 50-50 chance of progressing.

    50-50 isn't enough to see this Arsenal team through, looking at last night's performance. Last night should have been a 99-1 chance, but Östersund made things more interesting than it should have been.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Arsenal to face AC Milan in the last-16! For those on the thread who follows Italian football - how has AC Milan played lately?

    I don't follow it in the slightest but I'm guessing better than Arsenal.

    Agreed,unfortunately.

    Can't see Wenger fielding anything but his best possible starting eleven for these two fixtures. He should!

    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Over the moon with another late goal especially away at Wolves last night. Farke has got our team fighting to full time again!! Well done lads! OTBC!!!!

    Without Tettey on the pitch?! :-O

    He may well play tomorrow as Timm Klose has a slight hamstring strain? So he could well be filling in for him tomorrow against Bolton.

    Would think Bolton should be a good fixture for Norwich?
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,756
    Just read that the FA has charged Guardiola for wearing a yellow ribbon as a gesture of support for imprisoned activists and politicians who campaigned for Catalan independence. :-O
  • jobojobo
    Posts: 7,507
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Just read that the FA has charged Guardiola for wearing a yellow ribbon as a gesture of support for imprisoned activists and politicians who campaigned for Catalan independence. :-O


    I know... Why would FA bother with that??
  • RC7RC7
    edited February 2018 Posts: 10,512
    Bizarre. Especially given the fact he’s got Carte Blanche to act like a lunatic.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited February 2018 Posts: 17,756
    Really bizarre. Would have expected for Guardiola to receive some sort of disciplinary action after the antics in the FA cup match against Wigan, but this…
    jobo wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Just read that the FA has charged Guardiola for wearing a yellow ribbon as a gesture of support for imprisoned activists and politicians who campaigned for Catalan independence. :-O


    I know... Why would FA bother with that??

    Issue is wearing it pitchside apparently, which FA say is in breach of regulations.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
    edited February 2018 Posts: 9,117
    Classic FA for you. Aguero can set about a fan and no case to answer but a ribbon of support for some cause or other and they have to clamp down on it.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,756
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Classic FA for you. Aguero can set about a fan and no case to answer but a ribbon of support for some cause or other and they have to clamp down on it.

    True. The FA never stops surprising. Or, we shouldn't be surprised, really.

    __________
    Salah and Firmino saving my Fantasy team yet again, but for some bizarre reason, I took out Otamendi for van Dijk, in fear of rotation. Should have saved the transfer…
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    I have no idea how on the earth we did not beat Bolton today?
  • 001001
    edited February 2018 Posts: 1,575
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Classic FA for you. Aguero can set about a fan and no case to answer but a ribbon of support for some cause or other and they have to clamp down on it.

    True. The FA never stops surprising. Or, we shouldn't be surprised, really.

    __________
    Salah and Firmino saving my Fantasy team yet again, but for some bizarre reason, I took out Otamendi for van Dijk, in fear of rotation. Should have saved the transfer…

    The FA need to replace most of their staff because the people currently working at the FA are a bunch of clowns.

    Great win by Liverpool again with a 4-1 Demolition of West Ham.

    Man of the match - Mohamed Salah, Again.
    mohamed-salah-liverpool-stats_4239892.jpg?20180224173135

    Salah's strike was his 25th goal in his last 25 appearances and set a new Premier League record of 20 left-footed goals in a Premier League season - surpassing Robbie Fowler's longstanding achievement.

    And now once again back by Popular demand: :)

    Opta stats

    Liverpool have scored 4+ goals in three consecutive Premier League games versus a single opponent for the first time since doing so against Norwich between 2012-2013.

    David Moyes has never won against Liverpool at Anfield in all competitions as a manager (D7 L8), failing to win with Everton, Man Utd, Sunderland and now West Ham.

    Salah has been directly involved in 31 Premier League goals this season (23 goals, 8 assists), more than any other player.

    Evra made his Premier League debut for West Ham, the Frenchman is the fifth oldest outfield player to make an appearance this season (36y 284d).
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