matthew123 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 The United QF does look comfortable but they do play their 2nd leg away from home in both QF and SF. I think Arsenal will be in the Final. Liverpool's QF is going to be tough and my gut reaction is Chelsea will do us over..We're likely to play Chelsea at home on the Wednesday following Fulham (as 2nd leg wld hv to be on the Tuesday to avoid Hillsborough anniversary). United play the Sunday before at home against Villa (before 1st leg), but I can't see United playing same night as the Liverpool/Chelsea 1st leg for TV reasons. Therefore Man U v Villa will have to be moved back to the Saturday - but will they as there is no free TV slot on Sky apart from that 4pm on Sunday for Sky, so we could have United only having 2 days to prepare for their Porto 1st leg... Even if it is played at 3pm on Saturday (no TV coverage which will pi$$ Sky off), Ferguson will be fuming as they have 1 day less to recover after the Internationals played in the days before their Villa PL match. Hope that makes sense! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 ...me thinks there will be a spate of 'injuries' before the Internationals...;-)I think Bayern could beat Barca, they've got a strong aerial threat with Toni and Klose, which Barca aren't used to in La Liga, and like any German defence are well organised, I'm definitely going to have a punt on them to progress...Liverpool v Chelsea could go either way, but Chelsea slight favourites with home advantage in 2nd leg, like last years semi...Arsenal should go through over 2 legs but it will be very tight. Utd played out two 0-0 draws in the group stage...If Utd can keep a clean sheet and get a 2-0 or better we should go through, I think we'll score in Porto... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 You couldn't bloody make it up could?!! Chelsea AGAIN!!!!!! (6) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I don't like football but I just thought I'd let all the Arsenal fans know that I took part in the demolition phase of Highbury and took home some bricks for my Spurs mad little brother to smash up for his birthday. Peace. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 You sound like a well adjusted and well balanced family. Peace up A town down. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinestone Cowboy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Would be interested in the box at Upton Park, for ?200 I would prefer to see big game ( Man U Pool Chelsea ) let me know thanks MP Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Alex Ferguson finally speaks, and gives credit where it's due in regard Liverpool thumping United last weekend, "It's hard to defend a 4-1 defeat and we have to be absolutely clear in our mind about the reasons why it happened, and we are clear about it. I think it was self-inflicted" Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinestone Cowboy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blackburn 1 West Ham 2 ( chasing down 6th ) Fulham 1 Man Utd 1 ( Man Utd starting to lose it )Newcastle 0 Arsenal 3 Portsmouth 0 Everton 0 ( zzzzzzzz )Stoke 1 Middlesbrough 2 Tottenham 0 Chelsea 4 West Brom 0 Bolton 0 ( zzzzzzzzz ) Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 0 ( Pool on a roll ) Man City 3 Sunderland 0Wigan 0 Hull 0 ( zzzzzzzzz ) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blackburn 2 West Ham 1 Fulham 1 Man Utd 3Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2 Portsmouth 0 Everton 1 Stoke 1 Middlesbrough 2 Tottenham 2 Chelsea 2 West Brom 0 Bolton 1 Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 0 Man City 2 Sunderland 2 Wigan 2 Hull 0 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blackburn 1 West Ham 1 Fulham 0 Man Utd 1 Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2 Portsmouth 0 Everton 2 Stoke 1 Middlesbrough 1*pauses*Tottenham 0 Chelsea 8 West Brom 0 Bolton 1 Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 0 Man City 1 Sunderland 2 Wigan 0 Hull 0 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 99 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blackburn 2 West Ham 1 Fulham 1 Man Utd 5 Newcastle 1 Arsenal 3 Portsmouth 1 Everton 1 Stoke 2 Middlesbrough 1 Tottenham 3 Chelsea 2 West Brom 2 Bolton 1 Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 2 Man City 3 Sunderland 0 Wigan 2 Hull 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blackburn 1 West Ham 2 Fulham 2 Man Utd 3 Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2 Portsmouth 1 Everton 2 Stoke 2 Middlesbrough 1 Tottenham 4 Chelsea 4 West Brom 1 Bolton 1 Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 2 Man City 3 Sunderland 1 Wigan 2 Hull 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikecg Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Tottenham 4 Chelsea 4 Laughable Ladygooner Laughable. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherPaul Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Blackburn 0 West Ham 0Fulham 0 Man Utd 0Newcastle 0 Arsenal 10Portsmouth 0 Everton 0Stoke 0 Middlesbrough 0Tottenham 0 Chelsea 0West Brom 0 Bolton 0Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 0Man City 0 Sunderland 0Wigan 0 Hull 0Great. Looking forward to it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Mikecg Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Tottenham 4 Chelsea 4 Laughable Ladygooner> Laughable.DOn't you know I always put 4 all draws for Tottenham - and sometimes I am right! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Anyone fancy going to the Vale at 5.30 to watch Newcastle v Arsenal? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 If I get my arse in gear, I may well join you LadyG. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 We won a game! Foooking skill! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Good old Crouchie - He's big, he's (was) red, his feet stick out the bed, Peter Crouch, Peter Crouch. Bet the bluenoses are properly peeved at that result, made even worse by the fact that Crouch used to be a red. >:D< Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 :)-D Could it be back on? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Could be my scouse friend. Think everyone is shocked by that result!!!Peter Crouch was ace today! Ace to Base! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 So that's Vidic, Scholes & Rooney all suspended....good job they have strength in depth eh? B) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 What another great weekend! Great vibe in the Vale with the rugby in one half and the footie in the other. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Saw the 2nd half of the United game in the Vale and it was very tense - completely surrounded by Mancs when doing the infamous double punch and leap in the air for 2-0.... I do believe the wheels are coming off... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/47/#findComment-183533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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