Champions League Final

[HST Power]

Tonight is the Champions League Final, and depending on how the afternoon turns out I might just watch it.

Barcelona are understandably the favorites, and I think they'll win.

Having said that, whilst I really don't like them, Manchester United have had an excellent season. They've done very well indeed, and Alex Ferguson is a legendary manager.

Gary Lineker thinks that if Manchester United want any chance of winning, Barcelona will have to have an off day, which isn't likely.

Thoughts?

 

[valenta]

I have to vote for Barcelona. Manchester United are undoubtably a good team, but Barcelona are outstanding. I think they will past Man U to death with players like Messi.

 

[HST Power]

Messi is the big issue. He may be small, but he's got the speed, the power, the skill, everything!

 

[valenta]

Messi is the big issue. He may be small, but he's got the speed, the power, the skill, everything!

Yes, Manchester United don't have any player of Messi's quality. In my view players like Rooney doesn't come close!

 

[HST Power]

Rooney? He past his best long ago and is a total disgrace to football. Foul mouthed, badly mannered and about as intelligent as a lobster.

 

[valenta]

Rooney? He past his best long ago and is a total disgrace to football. Foul mouthed, badly mannered and about as intelligent as a lobster.

I agree. I think he has been replaced by Hernandez now.

 

[HST Power]

I was going to put a tenner on Barcelona winning but the odds are 19/20, so a £5 bet would get me just £2.50 back!

 

[valenta]

I was going to put a tenner on Barcelona winning but the odds are 19/20, so a £5 bet would get me just £2.50 back!

Well, the bookies are confident!

 

[HST Power]

Well, the bookies are confident!

And so am I!

Come on Barcelona!

 

[SS4]

Gotta go with Barca on this one.

It's a shame that the only thing English about this game is Wembley though!

 

[HST Power]

It's a shame that the only thing English about this game is Wembley though!

Don't like United?

 

[SS4]

Don't like United?

Nope, they give the impression of being very arrogant and although I cannot prove it I'm sure they get a lot of favourable decisions that no other team would get - even "Fergie time" has entered the lexicon of pundits. I also dislike them because the media treats them like the best thing since sliced bread.

Although the amount of Norwich fans in green and yellow scarves at Old Trafford is odd (I do know the real reason behind it for the record)

I dislike the traditional top 4 and man city too though with the exception of Arsenal because they've skewed the league by distorting the transfer market.
There is no longer any competition in the premiership, 4th/5th is the new top now.

 

[HST Power]

Nope, they give the impression of being very arrogant and although I cannot prove it I'm sure they get a lot of favourable decisions that no other team would get - even "Fergie time" has entered the lexicon of pundits. I also dislike them because the media treats them like the best thing since sliced bread.

You've taken the words from my mouth. I couldn't agree more if I tried to!

 

[Oswyntail]

Barcelona - with most of England behind them
And Stevenage in the big match

 

[SS4]

Barcelona - with most of England behind them
And Stevenage in the big match

Did that finish 1-0 in the end? I was trying to tune in on the radio but failed

 

[Oswyntail]

Did that finish 1-0 in the end? I was trying to tune in on the radio but failed

Yup - best match at OT all season

 

[valenta]

Well, as many of us predicted, Barcelona are champions.

 

[Zoe]

For the second time in three years, Barcelona were just too good. Manchester United outclassed.

 

[Ferret]

What a fantastic result. I'll be looking forward to the highlights just so I can watch McTaggart fuming away to himself. Oh what a fine glorious day!

 

[Mojo]

No idea what you're on about.

 

[bb21]

As I just texted my mate, "Perfect end to an awesome day. "

 

[Ferret]

So, whose fault will it be this time that Man United didn't win? Let's face it, McTaggart always has to blame somebody - anybody but his own players or his tactics. Such a shame I haven't been able to watch it live....

 

[bb21]

For the second time in three years, Barcelona were just too good. Manchester United outclassed.

Am I allowed to say that Manure were just plain awful, and that's a compliment.

And these are the stats from BBC:

Possession 68-32
Shots on target 13-1

Oh dear.

 

[SS4]

So, whose fault will it be this time that Man United didn't win? Let's face it, McTaggart always has to blame somebody - anybody but his own players or his tactics. Such a shame I haven't been able to watch it live....

A poll is in order!

I'm gonna go with the match officials
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For what it's worth I chose not to watch due to the reasons in post 12

 

[bb21]

A poll is in order!

I'm gonna go with the match officials
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For what it's worth I chose not to watch due to the reasons in post 12

Why not? You missed a good laugh.

 

[Ferret]

A poll is in order!

I'm gonna go with the match officials

Remember that time when they got stuffed at Southampton and he said their own kit clashed with the crowd? In the annals of McTaggart classics, that's got to be the best.

Still, I'd venture to say that the stats don't lie - they were outclassed by a better side. Never mind

 

[SS4]

Why not? You missed a good laugh.

The pundits treat Man Utd like demi-Gods and SAF is more revered than Her Majesty! (As an aside fancy getting knighted for being good at your job)

Remember that time when they got stuffed at Southampton and he said their own kit clashed with the crowd? In the annals of McTaggart classics, that's got to be the best.

Still, I'd venture to say that the stats don't lie - they were outclassed by a better side. Never mind

I'd agree on that venture yet will SAF agree?

 

[Zoe]

Barcelona are now cutting the net out of the goal. I hope they get a new net fitted in time for the Championship playoff final.

 

[bb21]

Barcelona are now cutting the net out of the goal. I hope they get a new net fitted in time for the Championship playoff final.

Will UEFA now disqualify them for criminal damage and reinstate Manu as 'rightful' champions automatically awarded with a 3-0 scoreline.

 

[45rpm]

i`m a man utd fan & for what it`s worth we were outclassed by a far superior team. see,not all man utd fans are bad losers. i don`t like to see them lose. nobody likes to see their team lose but a good fan of any club knows when to accept defeat with dignity.