Champions League Final | Inter (N) - Sat 10th June 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

From the depths of Gillingham nearly a quarter of a century ago to the brink of the treble and immortality.

With respect: the depths would have been if we'd lost 2-0. Or lost the penalty shoot-out. Now that would have been agony. As it turned out, it was something like a height. I know I celebrated it as much as, say, Nelly's goal in ’69. Or Dennis's ohk in ’76.
Actually, I've never believed that we would have stayed down in the third division for more than another season. Furthermore, I'm pretty sure that we would have got back into the Premier League sooner rather than later. However, everything is about timing. Would we have been able to broker the lease on the City of Manchester stadium without being in the top flight at that time? Seems highly unlikely. And without Eastlands, no deal with ADU. So there's a domino effect.
And — as you say — here we are. The final domino.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

How about this for a theory , which will probably be shot down , Mahrez to start on the right , Bernardo in the middle and Gundo on the bench , crazy but i think a possibility with Pep's track record , someone has to be upset at not being in the starting line up , maybe the player who has not committed to the club for next season could be the one to lose out.
Personally Gundo is first on the team sheet if he is judged by his form and influence over the last few weeks.

 

[vincent]

It's a tough one. Ake brings more balance and its very hard to pick one over the other, but Akanji has virtually been an ever present since he joined and put in some big performances in the last few month, especially in the Champions League. Had Ake not been injured I think he would have shaded it for me, but think Akanji should get the nod tonight.

Yeah. Do you not think he may play both and Walker will be on the bench? Pace of Walker was essential against United not sure though against Inter.

 

[jimharri]

Anyone else finding time dragging like a sloth on crutches? I just want to get tonight out of the way.

 

[halfcenturyup]

I know last night and today our fans are great but is it really as phenomenal as a group of lads hiring a trawler to get them to that game 20 years or so ago.

Hell of a long way to Istanbul on a trawler tbf.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Sheikh Mansour is there today.
His 2nd game - how the fuck did he get a ticket?

He went on a quiz show and won tickets! I think it had something to do with eggs and heads! ;-) :-)

 

[cleavers]

The hell am I seeing a kid with a inter shirt in Cambridge...

Might be an Italian family, there's loads where I live.

(Could be rag/dipper/tarquin also.)

 

[TonyM]

It's a tough one. Ake brings more balance and its very hard to pick one over the other, but Akanji has virtually been an ever present since he joined and put in some big performances in the last few month, especially in the Champions League. Had Ake not been injured I think he would have shaded it for me, but think Akanji should get the nod tonight.

I'd go with Akanji Dias Ake as the center backs. That'd mean Walker on the bench. I'm presuming that Inter don't have anyone fast enough that Walker is a must start.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Just been for a bike ride. Seen loads of blues out and about, houses and pubs with City flags, absolutely buzzing for the game now.

Could murder a pint now.

 

[TheThirdDeano]

Christ, the sheik himself is making an appearance.

Hope no one has a stinker!