Football Focus

[Jah Lush]

I have to admit his man management skills weren't too good. As a player though, if he'd been Brazilian, Dutch or French they'd have built the team around him, made him captain and he'd have won twice as many caps as he did.

[Jah Lush]

Five reasons not to mess with Joe Jordan

[Keef]

I love the way Harry just said My moneys on Joe any day.

[Mick Mac]

Harry has forgotten that its not 1976 any more.

[Emerson Crane]

I'd love to know what sparked it off.

[cincinatti kid]

I reckon the Italian would have done Joe to be honest. Joe is 59. Did you see Gattuso's physique? He looked like a boxer. In fact he reminds me of one of my all time favourites, Roberto Duran. I reckon he's a real street brawler.

[Keef]

If he got in a street brawl, he'd probably be sacked. A fit and well built bloke perhaps, but a hard bastard jock? I think not.

[Mick Mac]

I think Gattuso is pretty mean. A good fight if they were the same age perhaps. Joe was tough in his day alright.

[cincinatti kid]

Maybe. And Joe looks in pretty good shape himself. Ironic that it was the Italian who dished out the 'Glasgow kiss', albeit a Glasgow kiss lite.

[murphy]

Can anyone clever find that great Heineken advert of Jordan? If Heineken had any sense it would be back in the papers tomorrow.

[Mick Mac]

Valdes = Ray Clemence 1971

Van Persie = Steve Highway 1971

[mockney piers]

A genuine footballing treat.

[Keef]

Fair play Arsenal, that second goal was class!

[citizenED]

Second goal was nearly as good as van Persie's second on Sat against Wolves, but then this one was against Barca...I'm still shaking! What a game, what a result!

[Ladygooner]

Great atmosphere tonight at the Library - I have nearly lost my voice with all that singing and shouting! Have to say Barcelona are still great - still don't know how we won!

[Keef]

You took your chances. They said on tv that after an hour, Barca had made 400 passes, to Arsenal's 200, but you can pass it all day long, it's no good if you dont pass it in to the bloody goal! Take nothing away from Spurs, but think Arsenal get the result of the week, even though they were at home.

[SeanMacGabhann]

My favourite image from last night

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgqc9eJCO51qz9e2ao1_400.gif

[Keef]

Although, hate to say it, but I still think Spurs will be the team to go through after the second leg. But if Arsenal can draw first blood away from home, I think they're good enough to ride it out...

[SeanMacGabhann]

Spurs v Arsenal at Wembley... oh yes

[Keef]

Now that would be something!

[Jah Lush]

It's our destiny to beat Arsenal in the final. COYS!

[Emerson Crane]

Keef Wrote:

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> Fair play Arsenal, that second goal was class!

1st goal weren't bad either. Spurs v the Arsenal at Wembley? Lets' get real here. We will do extremely well to win at their place, and does anyone realistically expect Spurs to get to the final? I know I don't.

Jack the Lad was superb last night, but man of the match was Koscielny, who excelled last night. At last Arshavin showed us what he can do. Its only half time, and I'd be surprised if we progress, but at least our performance has stopped pundits talking about Spurs, thank god.

[Annette Curtain]

SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> Spurs v Arsenal at Wembley... oh yes

I am very excited by the prospect.

:)

[Narnia]

Given how poor the PL is supposed to be so far this season in terms of quality football, there is still a good chance of having 4 teams in the CL Q/finals. Apart from Barca who may not get through, who else is there in Europe for the English clubs to fear?

If Arsenal get through and they avoid Spurs, they both could get to the final. Better bets than United or Chelsea at the moment IMO.

[Sandperson]

Yeah, well played by Arsenal last night. Never gave up. It'll be a cracker in the Nou Camp whatever way it goes and if United don't get to the final an Arsenal v Spurs or Chelsea or any one of those combinations would be a great watch. I'd be supporting Spurs of course. ;)