2011-12 UEFA Europa League

MitchellUK · Post #121 » by **MitchellUK** » Thu Mar 8, 2012 9:33 pm

Fantastic goal. No less than Bilbao deserve.

MitchellUK · Post #122 » by **MitchellUK** » Thu Mar 8, 2012 10:00 pm

Crazy end to that game. United have every right to be upset about the pedantic nature of the free kick that led to the third, but they still had every chance to prevent the goal. Rafael's probably being torn a new one as I type. Then United come up the other end and get a penalty. Should be an exciting second leg.

Post #123 » by **bryant08** » Thu Mar 8, 2012 10:08 pm

Bilbao deserved it today but boy, that free kick was idiotic and Rafael was on another planet on that third goal.

Post #124 » by **LittleOzzy** » Thu Mar 8, 2012 11:43 pm

Red8911 · Post #125 » by **Red8911** » Fri Mar 9, 2012 1:53 am

Olympiakos is taking it this year!!!!

El Turco · Post #126 » by **El Turco** » Fri Mar 9, 2012 3:07 am

i'd be surprised if one of the iberians doesnt win it.

Post #127 » by **Slava** » Fri Mar 9, 2012 6:13 pm

I think Valencia is a very safe bet. I couldn't have been more wrong on the strength of La Liga until I paid attention to his competition.

Foye · Post #128 » by **Foye** » Fri Mar 9, 2012 11:24 pm

Fail of the year by the refs. No contact at all, player falls down outside the penalty box, a penalty is whistled and Schalke's player went off the pitch with a red card.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZpDL6nxUYc[/youtube]

Horst Held (manager of Schalke) went nuts in that interview. Called the refs Amateurs, false noses, complained about the 4th ref and said they're employed for occupational therapy. :lol:

Post #129 » by **5DOM** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:40 am

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:I think Valencia is a very safe bet. I couldn't have been more wrong on the strength of La Liga until I paid attention to his competition.

Chelsea pretty much dominated Valencia in the group stages. They are pretty much the only team we looked good against lol

Post #130 » by **magik9113** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:41 pm

United lose, City losing 1-0 (2-0 aggregate).
wow...

Foye · Post #131 » by **Foye** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:26 pm

Wow. Both Manchester teams out. Never seen such a pathetic performance of English team in Europe.

Foye · Post #132 » by **Foye** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:43 pm

The Hunter strikes again. 3 goals vs. Twente.

Post #133 » by **5DOM** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:41 pm

First time in a decade that United failed to reach a cup final.

Mr Grant Hill · Post #134 » by **Mr Grant Hill** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:12 pm

Foye wrote:Wow. Both Manchester teams out. Never seen such a pathetic performance of English team in Europe.

Tactically they're not competetive. Chelsea didn't win because of tactics but because of their spirit (actually I think they simply won because of their height - scored headers, won 70% of their air duels). It's a shame, really. it's hard to take them seriously anymore. English football in decline.

AdamTheGreek · Post #135 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:19 am

Of course we **** choke it all away to Metalist at home. Injuries killed us, but no excuse to piss it away. **** was this the year to do it with all of these upsets.

J-Mezzy · Post #136 » by **J-Mezzy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:22 am

Lol at both Manchester clubs out. What an embarrassment.

Post #137 » by **Slava** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:43 am

This was bound to happen after 3 champions league finals in 4 seasons. Happy to get through this without any injuries.

Point forward · Post #138 » by **Point forward** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:58 pm

Both German clubs got tough opponents.

Schalke - Bilbao
Hanover - Atletico

Post #139 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:27 pm

TGCanadese · Post #140 » by **TGCanadese** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 2:36 am

The Eastern European teams in this competition are very strong. I should not wonder if Metalist Kharkiv make an upset winning the trophy.