Borussia Dortmund (A) - CL QF | Pre-Match Thread

[The Black Shed]

Four hour walk?
You’ll be fast asleep in a chair when the match starts!


;-)

Oh yeah, feeling it now. But about to head off into Scarborough for a couple of pints, that will also invigorate.

 

[Chi-town blues]

 

[kaz7]

Pep, sit down, i want a word

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[bornblueegg]

Getting twitcy already

 

[Bluemoonadam]

Im not as nervous as some people on this thread are.

 

[Blue Feather]

One of my colleagues in our German depot is a big Dortmund fan and is wishing for a good game and may the best team win etc., etc., ....Sorry but I can't wish him the same. I don't want us to get through by a dodgy VAR but if that's the way it has to be.....

 

[SWP's back]

I said more or less the same thing and got butchered on here. Also, what some folk overlook is that, if we somehow win this tournament, Pep may just decide that his project has been accomplished and leave.

How very unusual of you to find the grey cloud in the silver lining, you troll.

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Opinions may vary on whether this competition is more important than the PL, but I think we can all agree that for the club to move on to the next level we need to win it. Whilst I personally have no affinity to the CL I am warming to it, and realise this is big for the club as a whole and massive for the players, imagine our Phil being a Champions league winner at his age, that can only propel him on to greater things......also, imagine our bargaining power in the transfer market, I’d imagine we could take our pick, as for tonight, I’m hoping Pep sticks some legs in with Rodri, he was over run in there for the first half last week and that ball through the middle third looked to be on all the time, second half we shut that door with Gundy (apart from the goal) but I think I’d prefer Kev or Bernie in there, preferably Kev as I’ve really enjoyed watching him play there in the past and I’m sure he would dominate from deep if we play plenty of pace up top

 

[Gray]

Oh yeah, feeling it now. But about to head off into Scarborough for a couple of pints, that will also invigorate.

If I had a couple of pints in the afternoon I would be fast asleep before the match started.

 

[carlosthejackal]

I'm not even remotely concerned about tonight. Not because I think we'll breeze it, although that would be OK, but because I still cannot get remotely excited about this thing. Yes I will watch, and yes I want us to win, but no more than if this was a League Cup game v Barnsley. I've lost no sleep over it nor give it any thought but conversely I'm still replaying the loss to Leeds in my head and forward looking to the Villa game and how we must win. Maybe it's a United thing playing on my mind but given the option of which one, if I could only have one, then it's the Premier League. I'd still rather win the Premier League even if Liverpool somehow fluked the Champions League, than win the Champions League and have United win the Premier League.
I cannot be alone I'm sure.

Personally winning the league is the pinnacle. Numerous times the Champions league has been won by a team that’s not even the best in its own country never mind Europe. I know our owners crave winning it but I don’t get nervous or anxious over these games .

 

[Gray]

Opinions may vary on whether this competition is more important than the PL, but I think we can all agree that for the club to move on to the next level we need to win it. Whilst I personally have no affinity to the CL I am warming to it, and realise this is big for the club as a whole and massive for the players, imagine our Phil being a Champions league winner at his age, that can only propel him on to greater things......also, imagine our bargaining power in the transfer market, I’d imagine we could take our pick, as for tonight, I’m hoping Pep sticks some legs in with Rodri, he was over run in there for the first half last week and that ball through the middle third looked to be on all the time, second half we shut that door with Gundy (apart from the goal) but I think I’d prefer Kev or Bernie in there, preferably Kev as I’ve really enjoyed watching him play there in the past and I’m sure he would dominate from deep if we play plenty of pace up top

What you say can not be argued with, but for me the PL will always come first. Those recent home loses to the Rags and Leeds have really pissed me off.

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Nerve central

 

[SWP's back]

What you say can not be argued with, but for me the PL will always come first. Those recent home loses to the Rags and Leeds have really pissed me off.

They pissed everyone off but I’d happy take the loss to Leeds for a draw or win tonight for obvious reasons.

 

[Blue Theatre]

This is a gross simplification, of course ... but it feels like if we score 2 tonight, we go through.
If we don't, we probably go out.

Yes, we might draw & go through, but Pep's City just don't seem to do draws.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Also, what some folk overlook is that, if we somehow win this tournament, Pep may just decide that his project has been accomplished and leave.

You want us to win less trophies so Pep stays?

It's a unique perspective, I'll say that.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I'm feeling confident about tonight, so we're doomed.

Come on City!!

 

[SWPISHOME]

Nerve central

Haven't been this nervous since I brought that Thai bird home!

 

[I'm Blue]

Today’s dragging that’s for sure.
Fingers crossed for later.
Win or draw will do just as long as we get through.
Though I’d obviously prefer a comfortable win for my heart/mood.

 

[bluemoon32]

Were going to do em tonight and scare the shit out of PSG .

 

[feedthegoat]

Anyone know of any pubs putting up outside screens for the match tonight?