Wydad AC (N) - Wed 18th June, 17:00 | CWC | Pre-Match Thread

[Cobwebcat]

I'm not sure how serious this tournament is?

If it's more of a glorified pre-season friendly tournament or if it's actually kind of a big deal...

In the UK fans, particularly of the clubs not in it, think the former. It’s the latter.

It’s nowhere near the standard of the CL but it’s definitely worth winning.

That gold badge on our shirt….people forget we are the reigning and defending champions.

Little England.

 

[Cobwebcat]

I see we are joint favourites with RM.

Personally I’m looking forward to seeing clubs from outside Europe. Fluminense were fascinating to watch. We couldn’t get the ball but won 4-0!

 

[city9320]

I'm looking forward to this. Seems like a much more simple format than it used to be!

Hopefully we can get that gold patch on our shirts for 3 seasons in a row I think!

 

[r.soleofsalford]

I'm looking forward to this. Seems like a much more simple format than it used to be!

Hopefully we can get that gold patch on our shirts for 3 seasons in a row I think!

And be 150.000.000 better off.

 

[Gorbachev]

I see we are joint favourites with RM.

Personally I’m looking forward to seeing clubs from outside Europe. Fluminense were fascinating to watch. We couldn’t get the ball but won 4-0!

Considering PSG are involved I don't know how either of us are favourites.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Looking forward to it, just hope we use it to blood the new players and some of those needing to play back to match fitness like Rodri and Bobb.

Whatmuff

Henderson-Hall
Khusanov
Reis
Braithwaite

Gonzalez
Rodri
O'Reilly
 
Bobb
Echeverri

Haaland

Would like to see something like that for our first games. Hopefully Mukasa gets a go aswell.

 

[urban genie]

Recall Galvez from his loan unless we buy someone

 

[ancoats]

In the UK fans, particularly of the clubs not in it, think the former. It’s the latter.

It’s nowhere near the standard of the CL but it’s definitely worth winning.

That gold badge on our shirt….people forget we are the reigning and defending champions.

Little England.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

All we are saying, is give Reis a chance

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Doubt any of the U18s go, maybe a couple from the U21s. JSP, Alleyne,

Joke of a comp though, play the kids, bed any new guys, fitness for others. get the money and leave.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

Don’t think there is much in it financial wise so Pep and the hierarchy won’t be thinking that.

Shows all that's wrong with football really.
Money 1st.
Well and second

 

[Cobwebcat]

Doubt any of the U18s go, maybe a couple from the U21s. JSP, Alleyne,

Joke of a comp though, play the kids, bed any new guys, fitness for others. get the money and leave.

If we treat it as a joke we won’t be returning with as much money as if we don’t.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Shows all that's wrong with football really.
Money 1st.
Well and second

The first European Cup didn't even have an english team in it. Look at it now.
Same with the World Cup. The only 4 European teams in the first tournament were Romania, Yugoslavia, Belgium and France.
I'm not overly happy with the amount of teams in the current Champions league or the devaluation of the FA cup.
Its just the way things are going and we either go along with it or stagnate.
Its probably better to be playing this than those meaningless friendly pre season tournaments

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Shows all that's wrong with football really.
Money 1st.
Well and second

Yep but it is what it is. If we want to be competing we need the money flowing in.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

I wonder how many fans of all clubs will travel?

South Americans will I think.

Ps Chant No 2 is my fav. :)

Those flags on song 2 look like those rag bucket hats from the cup final. We’ll have to smash these lot out of site!

 

[SouthStandStander]

I want us to win it. Take it seriously from game 1. Hoping that is the plan. Could be a great base to build from for the new season

 

[Damanino]

wonder if CWC can sell out games for when its not the famous mega clubs playing.
like this game or especially the game between two weaker sides in groups like Wydad vs Al Ain.

our opponents in last 16 coming from the Real-Salzburg-Al Hilal(Saudi)-Pachuca (Mexican)

if we win our group we face 2nd of this other group. if we are second inn our group we face 1st of that group aka Real Madrid already in 1/16 final. we cannot avoid them at CL since years and now here as well?

make it nice City-Salzburg and Real-Juventus. and then in QF its gonna be Inter and Inzaghi , repeat or CL final 2023.

 

[DallasMCBlue]

I think how many turn up depends largely on the number of people who are detained on entry to the US and sent to a gulag in El Salvador.

Only if you come in illegally and break the law. You know sovereignty and all...

 

[blue b4 the moon]

wonder if CWC can sell out games for when its not the famous mega clubs playing.
like this game or especially the game between two weaker sides in groups like Wydad vs Al Ain.

our opponents in last 16 coming from the Real-Salzburg-Al Hilal(Saudi)-Pachuca (Mexican)

if we win our group we face 2nd of this other group. if we are second inn our group we face 1st of that group aka Real Madrid already in 1/16 final. we cannot avoid them at CL since years and now here as well?

make it nice City-Salzburg and Real-Juventus. and then in QF its gonna be Inter and Inzaghi , repeat or CL final 2023.

I know we play juve last and it's conceivable that we'll both have 6 points by then....wonder depending on where Real are (if they've finished their group) either us or Juve will be playing to win/not to win to miss them in the 1/16's.

 

[N1985]

Around £200 million for this and the CL participation next season. Yes please.