Porto (A) - CL | Pre-Match Thread

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I'd start Doyle and Delap.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Apart from Atletico and Sevilla, I prefer the first group.

Wouldn't want to face either Bayern or Dortmund in the first knockout round. Otherwise, not worried about anyone else. And in the later stages anything can happen. In my view, it will be a grave disappointment if we don't get to the semis this year. We've been playing this thing year in year out for nearly a decade, now. We should have built up a sense of how to handle the CL.

 

[citymad]

Just hope that horrible human being Pepe doesnt play, apparently he may not play due to a foot injury. Fingers crossed.

 

[Manchester33]

I know a draw is enough to qualify top of the group, but we should be aiming to win this game for a few reasons:

1 - More prize money for winning
2 - More co-efficient points for winning (which leads to easier future groups and more prize money)

Added in that Pep will want to finish top, preferably with a perfect 6 wins from 6. It would look bad on Pep and the team if we didn't top this group, considering the quality of the opposition.

If we do finish top, it means our second leg of the next fixture will be at home and increases the chances that fans may be able to attend (even if it's in small numbers). If we end up drawing Madrid again, it's their loss, not ours. I'd rather play them than Monchengladbach at the minute. :')

 

[Manchester33]

Just hope that horrible human being Pepe doesnt play, apparently he may not play due to a foot injury. Fingers crossed.

He's shite though. Him playing is an advantage for us.

 

[Gingers Dad]

I'd start Doyle and Delap.

I agree but is Doyle eligible for champions league?

 

[Cityinmud]

He's shite though. Him playing is an advantage for us.

He isn't shite. He is a nasty piece. I hope he doesn't injure any of our players

 

[Gray]

Just hope that horrible human being Pepe doesnt play, apparently he may not play due to a foot injury. Fingers crossed.

It wondn't matter, if the referees did their jobs properly.

 

[mosssideblue]

It's an option but no everyone is switched on, even regular posters.

I've had people putting him in the guess the team compy so a ban could be harsh on irregular posters.

It was said tongue in cheek, but there have been some deliberately wumming on this

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I agree but is Doyle eligible for champions league?

Yes, Delap isn't though; )