Kieran. 6,317 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I think it is a great draw, i was hoping for Chelsea to play against Napoli, since it will be the most entertaining and competitive draw.I think supporters should be overjoyed for drawing Napoli, instead of moaning. We will see two really good games, it is much better then playing a poor team and being treated to a borefest.No it isn't. I'd rather progress easily than maybe not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hysteria 159 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 What a match, against Napoli, tought as fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 People going on about the Napoli attack... I'm sure they're shitting playing against Mata, Sturridge, Drogba, Lampard, Ramires and Meireles tbh.If Ivory Coast make the ACoN final, Drogba would have only have a day's rest before the first leg. Let's hope they don't make the final or that Torres is firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 No it isn't. I'd rather progress easily than maybe not at all.We're going to come up against a tough team sometime anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lentherussian 86 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Cant really understand why people moan, i know an easy draw might mean a less competitive match so it could enable some players to rest up a little but what are your ambitions as fans if we come up against napoli and everyones gutted?. I think its good we have a good test, i believe every good win the players will grow in belief and trust in system/manager. Napoli are side we should beat but will have to work very hard for and when we do the players will lift again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Cant really understand why people moan, i know an easy draw might mean a less competitive match so it could enable some players to rest up a little but what are your ambitions as fans if we come up against napoli and everyones gutted?. I think its good we have a good test, i believe every good win the players will grow in belief and trust in system/manager. Napoli are side we should beat but will have to work very hard for and when we do the players will lift again.Haha very well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Tbf, Napoli should have beaten City 4-1, incredibly misleading final scoreline.The San Paolo has become a fortress, we certainly won't get anything over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manco 38 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Difficult draw...and I was kind of fond of Napoli too...No chance of winning in Italy, crazy atmosphere.We'll have to do the job at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hamsik, Lavceskiwhatitsface and cavanani are the main threats, with any luck one of them will leve them in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLionheart 516 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Are Napoli beatable ? off-course ...... but their game play is perfectly designed to beat teams like Chelsea who has problems with direct pacy forwards like Lavezzi - Hamsik - Cavani and we will definitely find it hard to break their defensive unit .As much as i am worried about their forward line but i am more concerned about how we will cope with such a strong defensive unit , we have improved a lot in terms of creativity this season but i still think we lack the spark that will help us break such teams down . However if we can't overcome Napoli then how will we cope with the likes of Barca - Real - Bayern ?A very tough draw that we should pass , but the high defensive line if applied might destroy us completely . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 If we play high line.. Maggio & Dossena will have a field day.It's a good draw, shows us the real strength & character of this team. Perfect team for us to prove our worth in this competition, this season. Give them a good go at it, and it speaks a lot for how strong we're becoming under André - Even if we get knocked out.Will be a great game. We'll need the spirit & passion of the Bridge that showed v. Manchester City. Good job we're playing away, we all know the importance of an away goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grillinnap 129 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Bring on Napoli! We better contain Hamsik. I hate that guy. And hopefully we get Cavani so he'll be playing for us instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I think getting an away goal will be crucial. In the return leg at the bridge, it will probably be a good idea to use the same tactic we adopted against Valencia. If we give them possession we'll be eliminating the factor of pace (their best asset imo) from their attack, and hit them on the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Tough draw :-| its good eliminate the good teams earlier on in the competition and get done with it Fingers crossed ... Go Blues GO ... we can do it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Mata will destroy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Their ground sounds like a horrible place to go''Manchester City are fearful of a repeat of the violence which has marred Napoli’s games in Europe in recent years. It has forced them to take the unprecedented step of advising fans not to be seen around the Italian city in scarves and club shirts.About 800 fans have purchased tickets for the game in Italy, but Naples has become one of the most notoriously volatile venues in Europe for visiting supporters.Four Bayern Munich fans were slashed outside the Stadio San Paolo last month, amid several vicious assaults on German supporters by knife-wielding thugs on mopeds.Last season, three Liverpool fans required treatment for knife wounds before a Europa Cup tie. City have liaised with the Anfield club and been fully briefed of the dangers.A club statement released on Thursday informed supporters there had been discussions with Greater Manchester Police, the British consulate in Naples and the Italian police in an effort to maximise security around the game.City fans have been informed of several ‘no go areas’ which are especially dangerous, including the city centre and the area around Naples railway station. There is also strong advice to use only designated shuttle buses to and from the ground.Most telling is the call for fans to remain in groups and avoid wearing replica shirts outside the stadium, or anything that will identify them as visiting supporters.“We would advise against wearing club colours away from the game, particularly when taking public transport,” read the statement.Each of the travelling supporters has been sent a letter by City’s operations manager Steve Sayer reiterating this advice.It is the first time City have ever felt compelled to offer such a warning to their travelling supporters, but the Napoli fans have proven to be unwelcoming hosts in the recent past.The anxieties may be increased due to the potentially inflammatory nature of the fixture, as a City victory would effectively end the Italians’ hopes of qualification.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Can't believe people are so pessimistic about facing Napoli.They are IN Form now. Our game against them is in two months. Alot can happen in two months.Id still be confident of beating them if we were to play them next week.If they have Cavanni, Lavezzi, Hamzik, we have Drogba, Studge, Mata. And our defense is much better than theirs. And I am sure AVB is going to play deep in our half and take them on counter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VittorioNaples 12 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Good evening at all, I'm Vittorio, I'm from Naples and I' am a huge fan of SSC Naples, your next opponent in Champions League... I respect you all and I would like to speak about football serenely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Champions League is fixed, why do english teams always get the hardest draws in knockouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Good evening at all, I'm Vittorio, I'm from Naples and I' am a huge fan of SSC Naples, your next opponent in Champions League... I respect you all and I would like to speak about football serenely Would u accept an offer of a Kalou and Cavani straight swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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