Champions League

[Blue Hen Nation]

Porto, your time is coming.................

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_eBOpLP_g&feature=related

GOD BLESS LIVERPOOL!

[spelunker64]

This belongs on PBS

[Blue Hen Nation]

This belongs on PBS


You don't get out of North Dakota much do you?

[spelunker64]

You don't get out of North Dakota much do you?


Usually that's what's on PBS, some English or Irish dude singing


Actually I've been to about 35 states and 5 countries, so I get around...

[Blue Hen Nation]

Usually that's what's on PBS, some English or Irish dude singing


Actually I've been to about 35 states and 5 countries, so I get around...

Who are these Irish you speak of? xconfusedx

[spelunker64]

Who are these Irish you speak of? xconfusedx

Well it's not Notre Dame, because I said PBS not NBC...:D

[Blue Hen Nation]

Perhaps they're from that "third world nation" called Ireland?

[spelunker64]

Perhaps they're from that "third world nation" called Ireland?

Neighbor of mine just married an Irish guy on Saturday. His sister was quite hot. xthumbsupx

[Grizalltheway]

Liverpool have as much chance of playing in the knockout stage as England do of playing in Euro 2008. xreadx

[Dane96]

Usually that's what's on PBS, some English or Irish dude singing


Actually I've been to about 35 states and 5 countries, so I get around...

5 Countries...that include Canada, the US, and Mexico?

xwhistlex

I am just joshing...heck, 5 countries is ABOVE AVERAGE for a US Citizen-- Pretty sad.

I am hoping to break 20 within the year.

[Dane96]

Liverpool have as much chance of playing in the knockout stage as England do of playing in Euro 2008. xreadx

Wanna place a wager on that.

[Blue Hen Nation]

Liverpool have as much chance of playing in the knockout stage as England do of playing in Euro 2008. xreadx

Au contraire, mon frère, two wins gets them to the next round. Remember, Liverpool are the perenial comeback kids. xnodx

[SuperJon]

You'll never walk alone.


Stevie G is playing awesome. Sit Kuyt and let Torres and Crouch play up front.

[Blue Hen Nation]

Wanna place a wager on that.

Bandl still owes me a t-shirt from last year's win over PSV lol. xnodx

[Grizalltheway]

Wanna place a wager on that.

Mmm...not really. I actually don't have anything against Liverpool, I just like to see the big boys miss out on qualifying every now and then...see England last week. xnodx

[Blue Hen Nation]

Mmm...not really. I actually don't have anything against Liverpool, I just like to see the big boys miss out on qualifying every now and then...see England last week. xnodx

The Brits have always been rather complacent and it showed against a tough Croatian team.

[Grizalltheway]

The Brits have always been rather complacent and it showed against a tough Croatian team.

Yeah they're still celebrating that 5-1 victory over Germany in 2000 and their World Cup in '66. xlolx I was also rooting pretty hard for Scotland to eliminate Italy (that semi-final still stings) but it wasn't to be. xsmhx

[Blue Hen Nation]

You'll never walk alone.


Stevie G is playing awesome. Sit Kuyt and let Torres and Crouch play up front.

Gerrard is one of the best midfielders of the modern era. Check this out.....Fa Cup Final - LFC v. West Ham (third goal is sick!)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CuFSZXFd3x4

[SuperJon]

I'm thinking of asking for a jersey for Christmas but can't decide if I want Crouch or Gerrard. I'm a big Crouch fan, but I don't know if he'll even be there next year. Gerrard would be cool simply because my first name is Gerard and Gerrard is pretty close.

[Blue Hen Nation]

I'm thinking of asking for a jersey for Christmas but can't decide if I want Crouch or Gerrard. I'm a big Crouch fan, but I don't know if he'll even be there next year. Gerrard would be cool simply because my first name is Gerard and Gerrard is pretty close.

Hands down - Gerrard. Crouch is a novelty and will fade into obscurity. Gerrard will go down as one of England's best!

[SuperJon]

Oh, I know Stevie G will. I just like being different. Plus I like two digit numbers better than one. Call it weird.

[Blue Hen Nation]

Oh, I know Stevie G will. I just like being different. Plus I like two digit numbers better than one. Call it weird.

Just don't do the robot in public....please.

[SuperJon]

That's one of the things I love. That and his girlfriend:

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/2372/14071946mn.jpg
http://www.taylorherring.com/images/abigail225.jpg

Only problem is I can't find one for less than $90 and I don't know if I want to ask my parents for a $90 shirt.


Edit: Post 1400 talking about Liverpool and hot girls. Couldn't have planned it any better.

[Blue Hen Nation]

You can always get a Cisse jersey for cheap lol. Heading to bed.....Peace be with you.

[TheValleyRaider]

As a break from the Liverpool-lovefest....

The Gunners look to wrap up their Group down in Sevilla tomorrow

Come On You Gunners!! Head of the League! xhurrayx

[SuperJon]

Arsenal's playing awesome. I've got nothing bad to say about them.

[Grizalltheway]

Arsenal's playing awesome. I've got nothing bad to say about them.

They're definitely the Patriots of European football. I think they're unbeaten in their last 28 in all competitions. xbowx

[bandl]

Bandl still owes me a t-shirt from last year's win over PSV lol. xnodx

Oh crap!! xeekx I forgot all about that!!!

What was the bet again??? :o

Send me your info in a PM if you want.

BTW...PSV is up 1-0 at the half over Moscow. xnodx

[bandl]

First match is over, PSV 1 - Moskva - 0

My predictions
Inter over Fenerbahce
Arsenal over Sevilla
Slavia over Steauauauaua
Stuttgart over Rangers
Barca over Lyons
Roma over Dynamo
Man U over Sporting

[bandl]

Sporting up 1-0 on Man U early...xcoolx

[bandl]

As a break from the Liverpool-lovefest....

The Gunners look to wrap up their Group down in Sevilla tomorrow

Come On You Gunners!! Head of the League! xhurrayx

Arsenal is down 2-1 to Sevilla at the end of the first half... xwhistlex

[pantheralum16]

In your Liverpool slums, In your Liverpool slums...xlolx xlolx xlolx

[pantheralum16]

United drew even...Rangers also!

And if you care Wednesday just went up 1-nil on Barnsleyxnodx

(Championship update in the Champions thread)

[bandl]

United drew even...Rangers also!

And if you care Wednesday just went up 1-nil on Barnsleyxnodx

(Championship update in the Champions thread)

No no....check again. xlolx

[bandl]

Sevilla goes up 3-1 over Arsenal late in the second half!!! xeekx

[bandl]

Wow, C Ronaldo just scored in the 92nd minute on a free kick to give Man U the lead!!!! xbowx

[SuperJon]

I thought the first United goal was a little bit of luck. Ronaldo's goal was awesome though.

[TheValleyRaider]

Arsenal outplayed by Sevilla as the Spaniards now lead the Group. Gunners have struggled on the road some this year, especially in the Champions League. I fully expect them to pound Steaua in Ashburton Grove to close the Group stage, but they really seem to have blown their shot at winning it. I suppose Slavia could tie Sevilla and Arsenal win on differential, but I'm not holding my breath on that one. We'll see how the draw treats them for the Round of 16.

[bandl]

Liverpool took an early 1-0 lead over Porto with a pretty Torres header off the corner, but Porto just tied it up!! xthumbsupx

Drogba and Chelsea are already up 2-0 over Rosenborg xcoffeex

[bandl]

And the match is all but over...Torres strikes again late in the second to give them a 2-1 lead. Then Stepanov fouls Gerrard in the box, giving up a penalty kick, 3-1 lead for Liverpool. :(

Group A is going to be very interesting to watch in two weeks...xwhistlex

[SuperJon]

Crouch makes it 4-1.

I hate I can't watch this anywhere.

[Grizalltheway]

Crouch makes it 4-1.

I hate I can't watch this anywhere.

Try this from now on. xthumbsupx

http://www.channelsurfing.net/

[SuperJon]

I was also at school for the first part.

[Blue Hen Nation]

Crouch makes it 4-1.

I hate I can't watch this anywhere.

Fantastic showing! xnodx

[Blue Hen Nation]

They control their own destiny with a Dec 11 match against OM. Come on you REDS!

[bandl]

BUMP

Last round starts today

[Grizalltheway]

Liverpool away to Marseilles next on espn2. Let's see what the reds are made of...

[SuperJon]

4-0 today. On to the knockout rounds.

[bandl]

FC Porto wins their group!!! xthumbsupx

Now let's see if PSV can pull a fast one and advance in their group as well....it could happen, but not likely. :o

[TheValleyRaider]

Here's to hoping Arsenal knocks off Steaua, and somehow Slavia Prague can tie Sevilla so the Gunners can win the group xnodx

It's worth a shot, at least....


COME ON ARSENAL! xhurrayx

[TheValleyRaider]

Group stages finally over, draw for the Round of 16 will take place next Friday, 12/21 in Nyon, France

Rules for the Draw:
-Teams from the same country can't face one another
-Qualifiers from the same group can't face one another
-Group winners and Group runners-up can't face one another
-First legs will take place at Runner-Up

Group Winners
FC Porto-Por
Chelsea-Eng
Real Madrid-Esp
AC Milan-Ita
Barcelona-Esp
Manchester United-Eng
Inter Milan-Ita
Sevilla-Esp

Runners-Up
Liverpool-Eng
Schalke 04-Ger
Olympiacos-Gre
Celtic-Sco
Olympique Lyonnais-Fra
AS Roma-Ita
Fenerbahce-Tur
Arsenal-Eng

I'm really hoping the Gunners draw Porto, but we'll take all comers. 1/5 chance to face them, otherwise it'll be one of Spain or Italy's best. At least they know they can beat Madrid :D

[Grizalltheway]

Group stages finally over, draw for the Round of 16 will take place next Friday, 12/21 in Nyon, France

Rules for the Draw:
-Teams from the same country can't face one another
-Qualifiers from the same group can't face one another
-Group winners and Group runners-up can't face one another
-First legs will take place at Runner-Up

Group Winners
FC Porto-Por
Chelsea-Eng
Real Madrid-Esp
AC Milan-Ita
Barcelona-Esp
Manchester United-Eng
Inter Milan-Ita
Sevilla-Esp

Runners-Up
Liverpool-Eng
Schalke 04-Ger
Olympiacos-Gre
Celtic-Sco
Olympique Lyonnais-Fra
AS Roma-Ita
Fenerbahce-Tur
Arsenal-Eng

I'm really hoping the Gunners draw Porto, but we'll take all comers. 1/5 chance to face them, otherwise it'll be one of Spain or Italy's best. At least they know they can beat Madrid :D

Teams I'll be rooting for: Schalke, Olympiacos, Fenerbache, Liverpool.
Teams I hope crash and burn: Manure, AC Milan, Real Madrid.
xpopcornx

[TheValleyRaider]

Teams I'll be rooting for: Schalke, Olympiacos, Fenerbache, Liverpool.

I can understand your support for the Germans, plus the Greek and Turk underdogs, but Liverpool? xconfusedx

[Grizalltheway]

I can understand your support for the Germans, plus the Greek and Turk underdogs, but Liverpool? xconfusedx

It was a toss up between them and Arsenal (;) ), but in the end, something about that song just gets to me...xrotatehx

[mountaineertider]

I hope Celtic can do something. It'd be nice to see a Scottish team win

[bandl]

Group stages finally over, draw for the Round of 16 will take place next Friday, 12/21 in Nyon, France

Rules for the Draw:
-Teams from the same country can't face one another
-Qualifiers from the same group can't face one another
-Group winners and Group runners-up can't face one another
-First legs will take place at Runner-Up

Group Winners
FC Porto-Por
Chelsea-Eng
Real Madrid-Esp
AC Milan-Ita
Barcelona-Esp
Manchester United-Eng
Inter Milan-Ita
Sevilla-Esp

Runners-Up
Liverpool-Eng
Schalke 04-Ger
Olympiacos-Gre
Celtic-Sco
Olympique Lyonnais-Fra
AS Roma-Ita
Fenerbahce-Tur
Arsenal-Eng

I'm really hoping the Gunners draw Porto, but we'll take all comers. 1/5 chance to face them, otherwise it'll be one of Spain or Italy's best. At least they know they can beat Madrid :D

Sure, overlook Porto....After all, they've won the CL more recently than Arsenal has (2003). xrolleyesx They were overlooked in 2003 also. They are dominating the Portugeuse league right now, they won't be pushovers. xnodx

[TheValleyRaider]

Sure, overlook Porto....After all, they've won the CL more recently than Arsenal has (2003). xrolleyesx They were overlooked in 2003 also. They are dominating the Portugeuse league right now, they won't be pushovers. xnodx

We beat Porto in last year's group stage, and while any team that wins their Champions League group is good, you can't tell me you'd look at that list and say, "No, I don't want Porto, I'd much rather face AC Milan or Barcelona"

[SuperJon]

It was a toss up between them and Arsenal (;) ), but in the end, something about that song just gets to me...xrotatehx

Just keep coming to our side. We'll welcome you with open arms.

Say it with me: When you walk...through the storm...hold your head...up high.

[Grizalltheway]

Just keep coming to our side. We'll welcome you with open arms.

Say it with me: When you walk...through the storm...hold your head...up high.

xnonox Never said I was a fan, I'd just rather see them win than some of the other big clubs.

[SuperJon]

I know you never said you were fan. I'm just trying to get you to our side.

[bandl]

The second round match-ups have been announced.

Arsenal vs. AC Milan xeekx
AS Roma vs. Real Madrid
Celtic vs. Barcelona
Fenerbahce vs. Sevilla
Liverpool vs. Inter Milan xeekx
Lyon vs. Man Utd
Olympiakos vs. Chelsea
Schalke vs. FC Porto :)

Arsenal vs AC Milan is worthy of the final, let alone the first round knock out. Unfortunately for Liverpool, they didn't draw one of the 'chumps' ;) , but drew the number one ranked club team in the world. And FC Porto could have drawn a much more challenging opponent, although Schalke is more than capable of making some noise.

Maybe I'll have to head back over to Porto in early '08 to catch a CL match...xreadx

http://www.portofootballclub.com/img/stad.jpg

[TheValleyRaider]

Figures, Liverpool gets the Milan team most likely to choke away a Champions League set

Oh well, you gotta beat the best to be the best. Keep 'em off the board in North London, and we'll have a shot against the Holders

Also very curious to see that Sevilla-Fenerbahce tie

[Blue Hen Nation]

"Unfortunately for Liverpool, they didn't draw one of the 'chumps' ;) , but drew the number one ranked club team in the world."

Champions rise to challenge. Come on you REDS!

[Blue Hen Nation]

Inter v. Liverpool has international crisis written all over it. xnodx