HD3D 1,038 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 BTW here in Sacramento we have a Semi-pro team that was affiliated w/ Sporting. Some of those players went to Portugal & trained w/ the reserves. They came back w/ fascinating stories of your stadium & your training methods. Cheers mate & remember to keep it Chels!!!Lucky them. Sporting's academy is in the same standard as Barcelona's and Ajax's. We formed Cristiano and Figo and practically all high quality players of the starting 11 of the national team for the past decade. Even young kids who support other clubs, are known to choose Sporting as their academy till they grow older.We definitely have the most passionate fanbase in the country (although I'm a little biased here ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Watched their match yesterday but it had no indications about how they would play against us. It was a freak match where both teams didn't look interested in defending but the finishing on both sides was selfish and atrocious so it somehow only ended 1-1. I expect a completely different match on Tuesday. But it is clear that they have a quick team that is able to move the ball quickly. Nani seems to be the star man, taking all the set-pieces and calling the shots. They have also draw 4 of their 6 matches so far this season. So it seems like they are lacking in consistency even inside the same match.That's pretty much all I could figure out about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nike 373 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I will never understand why United loaned out Nani to them... When Nani would fit LVG tactics the best out of the current players on United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I will never understand why United loaned out Nani to them... When Nani would fit LVG tactics the best out of the current players on United. How is that since they are playing a 442 diamond with no wingers?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nike 373 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 How is that since they are playing a 442 diamond with no wingers?!As a wingback.....Or in place of Di Maria and moved Di Maria more central... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iainrfc04 39 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Heading across for the game. Even if we come away with a point that will be good imo, with the double header against Maribor to come. Though should be able to take full points off this lot on Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekid9 418 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Schurrle raped arsenal a new one last season, Pretty sure he will start on Sunday! so Hazard on Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I will never understand why United loaned out Nani to them... When Nani would fit LVG tactics the best out of the current players on United. Seriously?So far he has used the 3-5-2 and the diamond 4-4-2 formation. In a 3-5-2 he would have had to play as a wingback. Nani's workrate and defensive contribution is so Poor that he would have been worse than young and valencia.In a 4-4-2 diamond, he has no place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 In their first match, did Sporting playing really bad or Maribor who playing quite good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantic Lion 46 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi there! I'm a Sporting fan. Hey, we share a similar history of a club with a lion on its crest that almost went bankrupt because of the new stadium and mismanagement overall. And yes we even had our badge controversially changed without fans being heard too. It's been a while since we last played in the Champions League, from our eleven only Nani, Patrício and Adrien have played at this stage. That's why we are looking forward to this match on Tuesday. It'll be an exciting game, the biggest challenge of the year. I don't expect to collect 3 points here. We're just waking up from a long crisis that started to be felt in 2005 after we lost the UEFA Cup at home and that had its lowest point when we ended in 7th in 2012-13. This is a new team mostly made up of youngsters from our academy and many guys that were playing for small teams. We are commemorating 50 years of the 1964 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup win and I'll be happy with the lads delivering a respectful performance in front of the fans and all the eyes that will be set on this match. The atmosphere will be excellent and I'm sure it will be a great meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantic Lion 46 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 In their first match, did Sporting playing really bad or Maribor who playing quite good?Maribor aren't very good. We had 63% ball possession and scored a nice goal but we missed a lot of opportunities. We always do.And just because Maribor were so nice to us, at minute 91:40 our centre-backs decided we should share the prize money........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Don't think Mourinho will rotate much because it's a match we really want to win. Probably only Remy/Drogba in for Costa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Maribor aren't very good. We had 63% ball possession and scored a nice goal but we missed a lot of opportunities. We always do.And just because Maribor were so nice to us, at minute 91:40 our centre-backs decided we should share the prize money...........I see, lol at your last sentence. Good luck for your team at Tuesday, hope it will be a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanChelseaFan 0 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Andre & Costa must play from the begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Don't think Mourinho will rotate much because it's a match we really want to win. Probably only Remy/Drogba in for Costa.Hope Jose doesn't start Drogba again. Club legend or not, but he shouldn't be starting important games. And this is an important game. We must win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanChelseaFan 0 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Exactly, he can bring Drogba in minute 75 at a 4 to 0 leadership.... But 4-0 for chelsea course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD3D 1,038 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Don't think Mourinho will rotate much because it's a match we really want to win. Probably only Remy/Drogba in for Costa.I don't believe Mourinho rates Sporting as a strong team. I would be surprised if he puts Chelsea's strongest 11. On the other hand, he probably doesn't want to risk looking bad in front of his country xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizacar 93 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 cechivanovic cahill terry luis Mikel Maticwillian Fab Schurrle Remy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself 793 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 cechivanovic cahill terry luis Mikel Maticwillian Fab Schurrle Remycech won't start mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizacar 93 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 cech won't start mateoops i meant t-bo.. so used to typing cech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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