Tomo 21,751 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 2 games for History and to be one of very few who can say they've won every competition you can possibly enter. Liverpool ain't even won this, they lost in the final in 2005. I want us to win this more than anything now, it could be a hell of a long time until we're in it again. 2 games for glory. Have no idea how good Monterrey are but seems like it will be them and Corinthians than stand in our way.If we do win this were have to think of a way to remind Liverpool fans that they have never been world champions every time we face them How many times have you been world champions? that's right none, no history ouchI hate how this tournament gets undervalued, its a chance to be Champions of the world for god sake. Not only that it's the only tournament where European teams can face world wide teams competitively and play games other than friendly's outside of Europe.I will be gutted if we don't win this in all honesty.It seems we have trouble when we play against teams like Stoke, with a strong defensive system and tactical discipline.Thats why I think we are going to have a tough game if we play against Corinthians in the final.Do they play similar to Stoke in that respect? if so we have a very tough match on our hands should we both make the final. Hopefully the players will be up for it knowing that some may never get a chance to play in this type of tournament again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Can't wait to here this in jan'We know what we areWe know what we're arreeWorld champions We know what we are' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 If we do win this were have to think of a way to remind Liverpool fans that they have never been world champions every time we face them How many times have you been world champions? that's right none, no history ouchI hate how this tournament gets undervalued, its a chance to be Champions of the world for god sake. Not only that it's the only tournament where European teams can face world wide teams competitively and play games other than friendly's outside of Europe.I will be gutted if we don't win this in all honesty.Do they play similar to Stoke in that respect? if so we have a very tough match on our hands should we both make the final. Hopefully the players will be up for it knowing that some may never get a chance to play in this type of tournament again.Yes and no. They have a strong defense, but they are better in the counter attack, they have better attacking players and better DM (Ralf and Paulinho).Dont expect a team like Santos, that were trashed by Barcelona last year. This Corinthians is the most european team we have in SA, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Definitely gonna have to play the role of scout and look for some matches involving Monterrey and Corinthians to see what we're gonna be up against. Every time i think of a Brazilian team, i just think of Brazil... immense technical ability and great youth talent but i'm sure not all teams from there are like Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I was watching Corinthians - Botafogo the other day and the commentators mentioned they're preparing to rest players on a rotational basis henceforth in the Brasiliero in preparation for the CWC. We cannot take this lightly at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Who's got the TV coverage for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Going to have major problems with jet lag and fixture congestion, especially if we advance in the Capital One Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Definitely gonna have to play the role of scout and look for some matches involving Monterrey and Corinthians to see what we're gonna be up against. Every time i think of a Brazilian team, i just think of Brazil... immense technical ability and great youth talent but i'm sure not all teams from there are like Brazil.Sao Paulo (1992-1993), Cruzeiro (1997), Vasco (1998), Palmeiras (1999), Internacional (2006) and Santos (2011). These were teams that remind people of Brazil (skill, pace, talent, etc). They would all finish Top 6 if played in any European League nowadays.Gremio (1995), Sao Paulo (2005) and Corinthians (2012) are/were fisical teams. Super strong on defense (as a unity, not only center backs) and lethal counter attack. Important goals from setpieces, as well.They game will be very similar to Liverpool 2005 defeat.Corinthians will defend for their lives (remeber some of that?) They have an excellent keeper - Cassio - and great center and full backs (better if Castan had not gone to Roma). One of the wordest best duos on DM - Ralf and Paulinho - and a skilled attacker on Emerson Sheik. They do not have a super talented advanced midfield (although they do have good vision and passing ability) and they do not have a poucher (Torres would be God for them). In no way a "futebol arte"team...It will be a good hard game, but our TRIO can break it down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 The fact you need to resort to insults shows how immature you are.Your posts here shows your lack of intelligence and football knowledge.I promise this is the last time I will waste my time replying to yours post with reasonable arguments:- I'm sure you never watched one single game by Corinthians in last 12 months, The fact you said "Chelsea, the european champions, is far better than Corinthians" is based solely in the fact that Chelsea is european champions. For me thats is an argument coming from a retard. Stoke city is not an european side, but its not a surprise to draw or lose against Stoke in an away game, or in a match played in a neutral stadium, because we all know Stoke is a very tough team.Anyway, you retard delusion make you seem like a retard, perhaps you are one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I was watching Corinthians - Botafogo the other day and the commentators mentioned they're preparing to rest players on a rotational basis henceforth in the Brasiliero in preparation for the CWC.We cannot take this lightly at all.what did you think about the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Have a bad felling about it, perhaps because of Atléticos and Shaktar matches. We have the better players, but they were far superior in both games. We are strong at SB, but in neutral or away matches outside England we are yet to win a match.No sure if Corinthians is way worst than Shaktar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog 2,084 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 People on this board know I have a soft spot for Corinthians, but TBH Monterrey of Mexico could take them. They are a very solid club w/ a very knowledgeable coach. Timao will have a tuff task on their hands to knock this team off. Oh snap, If the ball bounces the right way, Chelsea will be taking on Monterrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 People on this board know I have a soft spot for Corinthians, but TBH Monterrey of Mexico could take them. They are a very solid club w/ a very knowledgeable coach. Timao will have a tuff task on their hands to knock this team off. Oh snap, If the ball bounces the right way, Chelsea will be taking on Monterrey.Mate, we will face Monterey in the semi. Corinthians will play african or asian team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Mate, we will face Monterey in the semi. Corinthians will play african or asian team.We will face either Monterrey or a team from Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog 2,084 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Mate, we will face Monterey in the semi. Corinthians will play african or asian team.Bro read the last sentence of my post. I even typed it oh.....nevermind I see where you are coming from. You are basically guaranteeing that CFC will be play Los Rayados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalBlues 2,817 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 CWC discussion.Chelsea have named a strong squadGoalkeepers: Petr Cech, Ross Turnbull, HilarioDefenders: Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, David Luiz, Paulo Ferreira, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Cesar Azpilicueta, Ryan BertrandMidfielders: Oriol Romeu, Ramires, Frank Lampard, Oscar, John Obi Mikel, Eden Hazard, Marko Marin, Lucas PiazonForwards: Fernando Torres, Juan Mata, Victor Moses, Daniel Sturridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,956 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 No Malouda so Rafa just continues the way it was.And of course Chelsea have named a strong squad. We will not be there for sightseeing. We must win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirut_Blues 306 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 It deserves a strong squad it's a good addition to our trophy cabinet, assuming we take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayZ 201 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 To think Manchester United are the only English side to ever win it,this could be history in the making....but unfortunately it could not have come at a worst time for us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone 290 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 To think Manchester United are the only English side to ever win it,this could be history in the making....but unfortunately it could not have come at a worst time for us.. Actually it's came at a good time. I'm not expecting the opposition to be premiere league standards so the youngins can get a couple of wins and hopefully win the trophy.That would give us some confidence heading into January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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