Kezza 1,965 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 One team left in Europe! There's only one team left in Europe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/europa-league-basel-boss-murat-1829510Chelsea have scared the wits out of their Europa League opponents FC Basel, writes Steve Goodman.The Blues were paired with Switzerland’s top club in Friday’s semi-final draw. And Basel coach Murat Yakin gasped: “I’d better rush to the toilet!“We have drawn the best of the remaining teams,” Turkey-born Yakin added. “But there’s no point in us worrying. I’ve never been to Stamford Bridge and I’m looking forward to it. Anything is possible with this team.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I like Basel. Backstreet09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-frei-bows-goal-pulled-muscle-basel-stay-202313185.htmlAlexander Frei has retired from professional football and that means he won't be playing against us in the semi final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-frei-bows-goal-pulled-muscle-basel-stay-202313185.htmlAlexander Frei has retired from professional football and that means he won't be playing against us in the semi final.The fuck? Why would he retire now when Basel are close to being crowned champions of Switzerland and for the first time in who knows how long really have a chance of winning big in Europe too? Good news for us though, so I'm not complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth 266 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Last chance to win some silver-ware. I know it's not as important as the league but I should hope the younger players will be hungry for some sort of title, would be a shame to go home empty handed at the end of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Dont really care for this anymore, just play the kids and concentrate on the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I whole heatedly disagree.We have to win this now. Come too far not to.Why would the manager play kids in the semi final of a European comp when he is 3 games away from winning it?Expect a full strength team. Backstreet09 and Hutcho 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Ninodinho 19 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 This is laughable at best. Now that we have lost in the FA cup this is our only chance at silverware, and still some of you don't want to win it. What the hell are some of you guys smoking? All four of the clubs left in the competition are top class, and Basel has been shitting on the EPL the past few years, so it would be nice to knock a team out (that beat Man U and Spurs) and make the finals. These players are professional athletes, they should be up for every match, and try to win every possible trophy. BlueLion., NiclasCFC and Backstreet09 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Now what is the point in not wanting to go for it ... Either way we have to play the 2 games (home and away) and Rafa has given the cups more priority so lets go out and get this one ATLEAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Got my tickets for the home leg. Lets win a cup. And hey we can sing "European Champions, we know what we are" for another season. NiclasCFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Not entirely sure how much this Rob Beasley guys is reliable (although he seems very close to the club), but according to him, the players asked if they would get bonuses for winning the EL and the answer was "get lost" because this was not an objective at the start of the season. Wonder how that would affect the players' attitude and performances, if it s true.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The fuck? Why would he retire now when Basel are close to being crowned champions of Switzerland and for the first time in who knows how long really have a chance of winning big in Europe too? Good news for us though, so I'm not complaining. He sustained an injury apparently. But great great player. Probably the best in Switzerland's history. Absolutely loved him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 He sustained an injury apparently. But great great player. Probably the best in Switzerland's history. Absolutely loved him.He had already made the decision weeks ago so I'd assume the injury had nothing to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 This is laughable at best. Now that we have lost in the FA cup this is our only chance at silverware, and still some of you don't want to win it. What the hell are some of you guys smoking? All four of the clubs left in the competition are top class, and Basel has been shitting on the EPL the past few years, so it would be nice to knock a team out (that beat Man U and Spurs) and make the finals. These players are professional athletes, they should be up for every match, and try to win every possible trophy.Some fans think the top four is a trophy. It isn't. It's a necessity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 He had already made the decision weeks ago so I'd assume the injury had nothing to do with it.Yes, but I think he made the decision to retire at the end of the season and the injury just pushed that closer. At least, that's what the article said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Behemoth 266 Posted April 25, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted April 25, 2013 Maybe.. No, definitely premature for this but Bayern fans are already salivating at the chance to "destroy" us as they say in an eventual SuperCup, should we win the EL.I say bring it on with Mourinho at the helm facing his old foe Pep. Good times to be had. mediator, Pacquiao, OneMoSalah and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 As long as we don't face them with this current weak midfield and Torres as striker team. Stingray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! robdog 2,084 Posted April 25, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted April 25, 2013 slow your roll bro. We need to get by FC Basel first. Ask manure & spudz about this side. and no, FC Basel is not a pub team. Bosnian Blue, Rmpr, BlueLion. and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth 266 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 slow your roll bro. We need to get by FC Basel first. Ask manure & spudz about this side. and no, FC Basel is not a pub team.Read my first couple of words.Its fun to talk about, thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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