I will probably be banned for this but... Footie Thread

[anfield5]

It was 5 -1 but in all honesty it could have been 7 in the first 20 minutes, and Suarez didn't score. I could barely believe what I was watching.

[Rollo]

It was 5 -1 but in all honesty it could have been 7 in the first 20 minutes, and Suarez didn't score. I could barely believe what I was watching.

Suarez should have scored because of the "Goalscorers Names Begin With S" rule.

Skrtel, Sterling, Sturridge... Cissokho? No! Go away.

[Storm]

"Messi is good, but how would he cope on a cold February night at Stoke?" This or some variation is heard so often on tv talks (partlyin jest, partly in envy and sometimes by those deluded people who think Rooney is on the same level as Messi or CR7)

They might do well to catch some of last night's highlights...

In a blizzard in Sevilla, 2 of the best goals you can see on a pitch which was more a swimming pool than a football pitch..
Sevilla played well too, although the Barca defence showed once again how bad things will get once Valdes leaves

[harsha]

Have to post this , more epic than the Liverpool - Arsenal match

[steveaki13]

"Messi is good, but how would he cope on a cold February night at Stoke?" This or some variation is heard so often on tv talks (partlyin jest, partly in envy and sometimes by those deluded people who think Rooney is on the same level as Messi or CR7)

They might do well to catch some of last night's highlights...

In a blizzard in Sevilla, 2 of the best goals you can see on a pitch which was more a swimming pool than a football pitch..
Sevilla played well too, although the Barca defence showed once again how bad things will get once Valdes leaves

This.

If CR7 can perform in England & Spain and Negrado can perform in England and Spain.

Then why would Messi not be able too.

If he played for Man City he would be scoring plenty of goals.

[steveaki13]

Anyone watching Manchester City v Barcelona tonight? Should be a cracking game and tie.

I have to say, I think Man City will win the tie. However if Leo puts in one of those super human displays

such as
Barcelona 4-1 Arsenal - Messi 4 Goals
Barcelona 7-1 Leverkusen - Messi 5 Goals
Barcelona 4-0 Ac Milan - Messi - First 2 goals
Real Madrid 0-2 Messi - Messi 2 Goals

all in Champions League when Barca needed him.

If he plays like he can, he will turn the tie by himself.

[Storm]

^ you bet I am watching (seems like we are crossing paths on most threads today)

Man City seem to be in top form and of course Barca defensively is crap this year (as has been the case for last couple of years) against top teams or teams with a lot of pace, but don't rule us out yet.
I think Barca are clicking into gear at the right time for a change rather than getting all tired and frustrated in mid feb/march. Perhaps that injuries to Messi and Neymar will benefit Barcelona (and Arg/Brasil) in the long term by keeping them fresh and hungry. That Sevilla game must have given all the impetus needed to Leo and Neymar got a fantastic goal at the weekend after being on for only a few mins. Iniesta has been good since his return too.

ManCity might win tonight but I think an away goal is on the cards atleast. Also Pellegrini has never had it good against Barca.
where the hell is donkey?

[steveaki13]

I think Barca are weak at the back, but actually are stronger than last season. If that makes any sense.

Manchester City have left the grass to grow very long. Its up to ankles in some pictures I saw. Just to stop Barca playing. (Although cant be worse than the waterlogged Sevilla game)

A bit sad when they tell us they can match Barca toe to toe.

[pino]

Go Barca !!!

[odykas]

I'm watching @ online stream.

Stupid pay tv