UCL Draw Thread

[Barbara 15,149]

Have you read me saying we shouldnt trigger it? I was simply explaining the fact the clause exists doesnt necessarily mean Atletico will have to actually pay it...

I dont think we should allow Courtois to play, but I also wouldnt be surprised if he did!

no, you're the one who didn't understand me because I never used the word shouldn't or included you in the answer, I was talking strictly about us as a club. It's very clear English (and someone else answered you exactly the same just after me), so I don't get your answer?

What's the point of creating such clause after the Super Cup match - that is a mickey mouse trophy - not to use it? It makes no sense if the club didn't trigger and I'll be VERY surprised if we didn't.

[Ze Mario 638]

really 9M is the amount that ATM has to pay? could really do well to minimize the damage with torres' salary

[Rmpr 8,977]

no, you're the one who didn't understand me because I never used the word shouldn't or included you in the answer, I was talking strictly about us as a club. It's very clear English (and someone else answered you exactly the same just after me), so I don't get your answer?

What's the point of creating such clause after the Super Cup match - that is a mickey mouse trophy - not to use it? It makes no sense if the club didn't trigger and I'll be VERY surprised if we didn't.

You dont need toget all bitchy about it!

I just thought you implied I was saying we wouldnt trigger the clause since you used "havent we".

Sorry if I misunderstood...

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

I hope we avoid Atletico at all costs, I have a feeling they would be our toughest opponent out of the 3

[mannyfreshh 164]

I want bayern

[duren batu 15]

Chealsea has nothing to lose, unlike the other team.

[Strike 7,474]

I don't get all the "let's avoid Atletico posts", they're good but Bayern and Real are better sides with more experience in this stage than Atletico

[The Skipper 20,609]

I don't get all the "let's avoid Atletico posts", they're good but Bayern and Real are better sides with more experience in this stage than Atletico

Experience doesn't really matter that much, Barcelona are far more experienced than Atletico in the CL QF, where did that bring them?

[didierforever 7,349]

I don't get all the "let's avoid Atletico posts", they're good but Bayern and Real are better sides with more experience in this stage than Atletico

ATM is a BETTER team than RM. they have proven that in LA LIGA, CL, in the matches they played against barca and RM this season. hence the "lets avoid ATM" posts. moreover chelsea and ATM tie would be a defensive stalemate which would be decided on a moment of magic or a setpiece.

we have a way better chance against RM who are weak defensively. moreover jose would know each of those players inside out and play accordingly.

[bushman 2,043]

First of all, the clause is 8m. Secondly, why should Chelsea allow Atletico to use Courtois for free?

I would say, either Atletico pay 8m or he won´t play. It´s very simple. Since Atletico cannot afford to pay, perhaps Chelsea may be better off to face them instead of Real or Bayern.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Who cares who we get? No-one will want to face us and for me that shows just how far we've come this season already. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing us play Real Madrid because I'm getting a bit bored of playing Bayern (I'm fantastically spoiled by this club) but I'm just relieved that we're back where we belong and deservedly so.

[bushman 2,043]

ATM is a BETTER team than RM. they have proven that in LA LIGA, CL, in the matches they played against barca and RM this season. hence the "lets avoid ATM" posts. moreover chelsea and ATM tie would be a defensive stalemate which would be decided on a moment of magic or a setpiece.

we have a way better chance against RM who are weak defensively. moreover jose would know each of those players inside out and play accordingly.

Your points are well taken. However, just one & the most important one. Real players will be motivated to play against Jose, greatly. His quarrels & all with the club. Recently, he called them son of bitches & that alone is a great motivation. Avoid Real at all cost, for me.