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Post by wonderwall on May 1, 2008 8:08:25 GMT 1
As theres going to be alot of talk about this over the next month i thought id start a thread up if thats ok.
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Post by Robbie on May 1, 2008 9:53:19 GMT 1
seems fine to me!
I just think it's silly that 2 sets of supporters from the same country have to travel so far for the final. The Russian authorities are talking about waiving visa restrictions for people travelling to the match but there's still the problem of ensuring there's enough flights and hotel accommodation. Apparently 90% of all beds in Moscow hotels are already booked for around that time.
From a security point of view I'm glad it's not Man Utd v Liverpool, that would have had the potential to be a flashpoint. I hope the match passes off peacefully.
I don't have a favourite who I would like to see win, just hope the match is good and not a snooze-fest like the Cup Final last year.
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Post by Robin on May 1, 2008 9:53:38 GMT 1
The advantage has to be with Man Utd, Chelsea look tactically weak and you could argue that they have qualified for the final despite having Avril Grant as Coach. He is more of a hinderance than a help! Chelsea froze during the Coca Cola Cup final, I wouldn't expect a better performance here!
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Post by wonderwall on May 1, 2008 10:15:17 GMT 1
seems fine to me! I just think it's silly that 2 sets of supporters from the same country have to travel so far for the final. The Russian authorities are talking about waiving visa restrictions for people travelling to the match but there's still the problem of ensuring there's enough flights and hotel accommodation. Apparently 90% of all beds in Moscow hotels are already booked for around that time. From a security point of view I'm glad it's not Man Utd v Liverpool, that would have had the potential to be a flashpoint. I hope the match passes off peacefully. I don't have a favourite who I would like to see win, just hope the match is good and not a snooze-fest like the Cup Final last year. I agree its a long way to go then again they cant just change the venue.As for the match itself i wouldnt expect a flowing game of football.
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Post by Maximo Mark on May 1, 2008 10:42:56 GMT 1
I can't say I'm bothered about the venue, it was decided ages ago and there's always a chance it could be two teams from one country... It'd be far too harsh to change it now.
I do think it'd be better though if they had say 3 venues each season (for eg say Milan, Paris and Moscow this year) and then once it's known who's in the final you choose which venue. So it'd probably be Paris this season, and then next you'd replace it with Munich or something, so each chosen venue would host one, it just may take a while...
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on May 1, 2008 12:40:09 GMT 1
only problem with that mark, what would the final actually have to be for it to be staged in moscow as no matter what team gets to the final the more populor choice for the final would always be england, italy, france and spain
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Post by o on May 1, 2008 12:45:54 GMT 1
I hope Man U win, but I just want a cracking game.
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Post by paulgilb on May 1, 2008 13:36:44 GMT 1
Chelsea look tactically weak and you could argue that they have qualified for the final despite having Avril Grant as Coach. Has Avram Grant had a sex change?
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on May 1, 2008 14:25:31 GMT 1
he was a skater boy, he said see you later boy, he wasnt good enough for roman
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Post by Panda on May 1, 2008 15:21:59 GMT 1
I'd love to see Avram Grant on a skateboard...
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Post by Robin on May 1, 2008 16:46:54 GMT 1
He almost smiled on Wednesday!
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Post by Panda on May 1, 2008 16:57:17 GMT 1
He almost smiled on Wednesday! That was probably wind...
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Post by Maximo Mark on May 1, 2008 17:11:56 GMT 1
only problem with that mark, what would the final actually have to be for it to be staged in moscow as no matter what team gets to the final the more populor choice for the final would always be england, italy, france and spain Teams from two different countries. It's only because it's two teams from England that people are complaining. I don't remember anyone complaining when Liverpool had to go all the way to Turkey... If it was Chelsea vs Barca I doubt anyone would care less!
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Post by wonderwall on May 20, 2008 23:07:08 GMT 1
so here we go the talking stops the big games here.I'm very apprehensive about it it could go either way .come on utd!
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Post by o on May 21, 2008 12:40:56 GMT 1
I just hope it is a good game, and not cagey crap.
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Post by frag on May 21, 2008 12:59:14 GMT 1
I just hope it is a good game, and not cagey crap. Like last year's FA Cup final, you mean?
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on May 21, 2008 13:09:32 GMT 1
i was talking to my mate and i think we need an early goal, something for a team to chase, its the only way they are gonna come out and play
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Post by marcus on May 21, 2008 13:40:21 GMT 1
Some of the stupid made-up words the sun newpaper are using on their back page, and the pull-out.
That paper never fails to make me laugh, only that I laugh at it rather than with it.
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Post by marcus on May 21, 2008 13:40:59 GMT 1
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Post by Maximo Mark on May 21, 2008 19:24:40 GMT 1
Manchester United: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Hargreaves, Scholes, Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez. Subs: Kuszczak, Anderson, Giggs, Nani, O'Shea, Fletcher, Silvestre. Chelsea: Cech, Essien, Terry, Carvalho, A Cole, Makelele, Ballack, Lampard, Malouda, J Cole, Drogba. Subs: Cudicini, Shevchenko, Mikel, Kalou, Alex, Belletti, Anelka.
Carrick AND Hargreaves?! So both teams out to not lose then, great. Will need some beers I think....
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