Football : Season 08/09 - Page 133

icestar2 · 27-05-2009, 23:28

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Originally Posted by kingbuxton

The finishes weren't shoddy, what led up to them was. Second one more so, Evra messing about and one of the smallest blokes on the pitch unmarked. First goal was just bad defending.

Seemed like once they scored it kicked the life out of us, we looked shocked and never got over it. There is a bit too much "It'll be Alright on the Night" in us sometimes, luck isn't going to dig you out of the hole everytime, and they looked clueless. I guess this is where we still miss Keane, they spent the rest of the half looking at each other instead of continuing what they had been doing, it was just a question of time before we scored.

Barca on the other hand took full advantage of that and just killed it, pass, pass, pass, pass they never let us compose ourselves from that point on, by not letting us have the ball. First 10 mins aside, it was a perfect performance from them.

Agreed. I dont think you can take anything away from Eto's goal. He had less than a second to decide were to place that ball and I thought his quick thinking lead to a excellent goal.

After that I agree Man-U just seemed to lose all grasp on the game. Baraca seen it and just used it to make Man-u look very poor. Great game well worth watching though.

pedantic · 27-05-2009, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Niles Crane

I think it's funny how suddenly some Man United fans are bitching about Tyldesley's commentary because he's glorified Man United's victorious opponents. He's notorious for his nauseating pro-Man United and Liverpool bias and has been for many years. The man practically orgasms every time the likes of Rooney and co touch the ball. Now the shoe is on the other foot for a night and he's awful.

And I think it's funny how bitter Arsenal fans come on twittering simply because they were given the runaround in the semi's, but hey ho.

I was, of course, referring to Tyldesleys presumption that Barca were head and shoulders above us, when they weren't, in my opinion. It wasn't a rant over Tyldesleys commentary style per se. Do try and keep up.

kingbuxton · 27-05-2009, 23:34

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luck isn't going to dig you out of the hole everytime

I will actually back track on that, cos they hit the post, there was the bit of luck you need and yet we still didn't look like we had a clue as to how to get back in it.

SB_07 · 27-05-2009, 23:41

Amazing display from Barca.

Man United didn't turn up.

pedantic · 27-05-2009, 23:45

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Originally Posted by SB_07

Amazing display from Barca.

Man United didn't turn up.

You really think it was amazing? Think maybe I was watching a different game. I thought both teams under performed, Man U more so than Barca. Typical final really...

SB_07 · 27-05-2009, 23:49

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Originally Posted by pedantic

You really think it was amazing? Think maybe I was watching a different game. I thought both teams under performed, Man U more so than Barca. Typical final really...

If both teams didn't turn up then Man United would've won.

Yaya at CB? Sylvinho? Puyol at RB? LOL.

icestar2 · 27-05-2009, 23:51

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Originally Posted by pedantic

You really think it was amazing? Think maybe I was watching a different game. I thought both teams under performed, Man U more so than Barca. Typical final really...

Really ? I didnt think Barca under performed at all TBH. Maybe in the first 10 mins but after they scored they were calm and controlled and dictated the rest of the game imho. Maybe there could of been a couple more goals but as an over all performance I dont think you can say it was anything other than great.

pedantic · 27-05-2009, 23:56

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Originally Posted by SB_07

If both teams didn't turn up then Man United would've won.

Yaya at CB? Sylvinho? Puyol at RB? LOL.

Have you been smoking again?

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Originally Posted by icestar2

Really ? I didnt think Barca under performed at all TBH. Maybe in the first 10 mins but after they scored they were calm and controlled and dictated the rest of the game imho. Maybe there could of been a couple more goals but as an over all performance I dont think you can say it was anything other than great.

As I've said in previous posts, at no point during the game did I think Barca played with a "wow" factor. Yes, they were the better side, but not great, in my opinion. Maybe I have high standards.

Niles Crane · 28-05-2009, 00:02

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Originally Posted by pedantic

And I think it's funny how bitter Arsenal fans come on twittering simply because they were given the runaround in the semi's, but hey ho.

I was, of course, referring to Tyldesleys presumption that Barca were head and shoulders above us, when they weren't, in my opinion. It wasn't a rant over Tyldesleys commentary style per se. Do try and keep up.

After than Arsenal, Barcelona were my next choice to win it, whoever they faced. That's from the beginning of the tournament. So bitter is the last thing i am - especially as i'm used to European defeat, Arsenal wise.

Except they were head and shoulders above you, according to every one who watched the game, apart from you and no doubt a few others who feel the need to cushion the blow of defeat with the same denial.

Though as i chose Sky Sports over ITV because i can't stand their awful football coverage, including their sickening commentators, please forgive me for not being fully in tune with your Tyldesley anger.

As Damien pointed out, the beating you took tonight is very similar to the one you dished out to us.

icestar2 · 28-05-2009, 00:03

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Originally Posted by pedantic

Have you been smoking again?

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As I've said in previous posts, at no point during the game did I think Barca played with a "wow" factor. Yes, they were the better side, but not great, in my opinion. Maybe I have high standards.

I thought certain players did play with a wow factor but hay if I have lower standards then so be it.

Mal · 28-05-2009, 00:12

Oh well...we only have the league title to console ourselves with

Like what has been said earlier, the first goal knocked the stuffing out of us and we never recovered. I never thought that I would say this, but I think that we missed Fletcher in midfield to hold things down.

Russ · 28-05-2009, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Mal

Oh well...we only have the league title to console ourselves with

And 3 half-trophies

pedantic · 28-05-2009, 00:17

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Originally Posted by Niles Crane

Except they were head and shoulders above you, according to every one who watched the game, apart from you and no doubt a few others who feel the need to cushion the blow of defeat with the same denial.

Well, I don't bull anyone, I tell it as I see it. If I wanted to cushion the blow, I'd be saying how fantastic Barca were (and how they'd have to be to beat my beloved team) but I didn't. I say it as I see it.

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Originally Posted by Niles Crane

Though as i chose Sky Sports over ITV because i can't stand their awful football coverage, including their sickening commentators, please forgive me for not being fully in tune with your Tyldesley anger.

I will agree about the coverage, tonights picture was shocking. Not a first for Itv but hey ho. Don't particularly enjoy sky commentators either.

Turkey Machine · 28-05-2009, 00:28

Was it just me that found the lack of a scoreline at the top of the screen on ITV1 more than irritating? The few times I checked on the game as I was racing online at the time it was onscreen twice!

Peter_ · 28-05-2009, 08:27

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