the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[Jon@AAMComp]

Originally Posted by phelan

Man I really hope someone in Dortmund goes "Hey we have a huge chance next year let's keep this team together for a run in Europe". And I will be very, VERY disappointed if Sahin does not get player of the year in the Bundesliga. Can't wait for Kagawa to return in April.

Sahin's been outstanding for Dortmund all season. It's going to be hard for Dortmund to hold on to him.

Originally Posted by phelan

What's the worst draw you can think of for Chelsea? I think actually Inter isn't the worst draw in the world for you guys. Real Madrid might be the scariest just because it's been Mourinho-d haha!

I've gotten so much flak from Spuds supporters about how they're still in the CL and we aren't...but WE GOT LEHMANN BACK WAHAHAHAHAHAH

Time for some comedy

Real Madrid have shown signs of vulnerability at times, on our day we know we can beat United/Spurs, Schalke's defense is shaky at best, and Shaktar are, well, Shaktar. I'd think the worst draw(s) would be either Inter or Barcelona to be honest. History has taught us English clubs don't fare well against Barca(See CL final vs. Arsenal in 07 or vs. United in 09). With Barca, you have to dictate the tempo for the entire 90 minutes. If you let Barca control the pace, and you lose your shape, they will cut you open, every time. We saw it last season Mourinho's Inter; actually focused on keeping their players in position, keeping their shape, and not allowing Barca to lull them to sleep, draw players out, then kill you with the final critical ball to Messi. With that being said, do we have a midfield/defense who have the discipline to do this? I can't answer this question definitively yes or no, which is what scares me. With Inter, I've watched this current team play for a long time, and everyone has witnessed what they can do. First under Mourinho, and now Leonardo, they are still one of the most dangerous teams in the whole competition. Sammy Eto'o, Sneijder, Cambiasso, and let's not forget Zanetti, Maicon AND last year's hero, Diego Milito. This team if brimming with talent, and after going 2-0 down on aggregate to beat Bayern at home, I wouldn't want to play them.

Either way, CL is as hard to predict as the World Cup, I'm just along for the ride. I hope we can make it far in the competition.