Milan 17,956 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I just want to see a proper spirit in our team, willing to fight for every ballon, playing for their shirts. I just want to feel proud after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Well If we get smashed (doubt it) at least Roman will know once and for all how many Average players there are in the squad and the cheque book WILL come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I was a lot more nervous 3 years ago than i am now because i'm not expecting to go through but as Milan said, just wanna see a good spirit and performance and whatever happens, happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Think we will draw on Wednesday. If it was nil all it wouldn't be the worst result going to their place next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I would play this teamIvanovic------Cahill-----Terry-------Cole-----------------Mikel--Lampard--------- Ramires----------Mata-------------Kalou---------------------Drogba------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Think we will draw on Wednesday. If it was nil all it wouldn't be the worst result going to their place next week.I disagree.I feel we are going to win 2-1 and no I am not an optimist or delusional,just realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 1. Just realized that not only Luiz, Cole & Meireles are 1 YC away from a UCL suspension, Ivanovic IS too!2. Felix Brych(German) will be the referee for this Wed's clash. He previously officiated our 4-1 home win against Napoli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 1. Just realized that not only Luiz, Cole & Meireles are 1 YC away from a UCL suspension, Ivanovic IS too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 CechIvanovic-Cahill-Terry-ColeMikel-EssienSturridge-Mata-MaloudaDrogbaI was going to pick Kalou instead of Sturridge, but then again he's played too many games. Sturridge MUST!, work hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 CechIvanovic-Cahill-Terry-ColeMikel-EssienSturridge-Mata-MaloudaDrogbaI was going to pick Kalou instead of Sturridge, but then again he's played too many games. Sturridge MUST!, work hard.Why pick Essien over Lampard and choose to even start Malouda!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Why pick Essien over Lampard and choose to even start Malouda!? why pick ess full stop. He's wrecked unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Tactically we have to be spot on against them, but I agree there are weaknesses in their team and we must be brave at times to try and exploit those weaknesses.One area of strength for Barca is on the right hand side due to Alves pretty much playing as a winger to help double up on teams. This is particularly concerning with Cole a yellow card away from suspension. That is why I believe Robbie will play Ramires wide left to 'do a job' tracking Alves and helping Cole.However on the left side is a definite weakness to try to exploit. Without Abidal they are weak defensively and can be got at on that side. That is why I would be brave and play Sturridge on the right as opposed to Kalou because I think Sturridge has the greater potential to create more. We have the option to play Kalou and be more cagey away in the second leg but we have to take some positive risks at home.Up front I would play Drogba first leg and Torres second. I think Drogba can bully Mascherano and allow us to come forward in numbers at home when attacking them. In the second leg when we need a more mobile and willing runner to close them down, Torres is the better option.If we don't go through I just want to be able to say we lost to the better team and not feel a grave sense of injustice as per usually the case when we get knocked out of this competition year upon year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 ----------Drogba----------Ramires--Mata--Studge------Lamps--Mikel------Cole--Terry--Cahill--Iva-----------Cech-----------My Starting XI for the match. Not many changes from Tottenham so some of them may be tired but placing the likes of Malouda, Meireles or Essien in their current form in the starting lineup against a quality team like Barcelona sounds even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 CechIvanovic-Cahill-Terry-ColeMikel-EssienSturridge-Mata-MaloudaDrogbaI was going to pick Kalou instead of Sturridge, but then again he's played too many games. Sturridge MUST!, work hard.Lampard has been playing better than Essien and offers more. I'm sorry but Sturridge will not work hard. That's just the type of player he is. Therefore he doesn't suit games like these. Maybe he can come on as a sub when Barca's players get tired so he can exploit that and his lack of defending won't hurt as much. And Malouda...seriously?....No, just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 RDM, do this! It's gotta be the best pump up speech ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 If Luiz is out for Wednesday, which is looking very likely, I would personally go with a back 4 of Ferreira-Ivanovic-Terry-Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmessy 139 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Ivan-Cahill-Terry-Cole-----------Mikel------------Danny--------Lamps------------Mata---------------DD-------Torres---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFCinUSA 7 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hey friends - First post ever on this board. I'm from the States and stayed in west London a few weeks ago. I've always loved soccer (yes, I call it soccer lol) and have always admired the PL very much. While watching a few CFC games with passionate fans while I was there, the choice of which PL team I had to adopt was clear. It also doesn't hurt that my buddy is a big spurs fan. Proud to be a part of the BluesNation! Now, my question to you all is this: Would you play Messi physically in an effort to slow him down and frustrate him? Watching all those Barca games in LaLiga, I get so frustrated watching the defenders lay off him and let Messi run circles around them. Respect his skill, but send a message early in this match. Lets go CFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 RDM, do this! It's gotta be the best pump up speech ever! My God! What a badass Coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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