Re: -The Official Club of Europa League>Champions League Gathering-

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:10 pm

sportsczy wrote:Eto'o is on the other side... you're not just facing some scrub lol. Not to mention Willian.

I'm praying Mbiwa can lock him down as lord knows Perch don't have a hope in hell and hopefully our midfield can deal with Willian that aside there isn't an awful lot to be scared of.

I would still take a 2-1 defeat mind.

by RealGunner Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:25 pm

El Shaarawy wrote:There's a guy called "Shatov"

by sportsczy Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:28 pm

RealGunner wrote:
El Shaarawy wrote:There's a guy called "Shatov"

There was a hockey player in the NHL whose name was "Satan". Here's his profile:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miroslav_%C5%A0atan

He was very good. Scored 363 goals and made 372 assists in only 1050 games.

by Abramovich Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:32 pm

Where my homeboy Cisse at?

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:33 pm

Abramovich wrote:Where my homeboy Cisse at?

Ill which is why we are going with HBA as false 9 Laughing

by Ganso Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:35 pm

sportsczy wrote:
RealGunner wrote:
El Shaarawy wrote:There's a guy called "Shatov"

There was a hockey player in the NHL whose name was "Satan". Here's his profile:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miroslav_%C5%A0atan

He was very good. Scored 363 goals and made 372 assists in only 1050 games.

by Vlad the Impaler Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:26 pm

Will anybody watch Steaua - Chelsea? What are your predictions? Smile

by rwo power Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:46 pm

2 hours to go until Basel vs Zenit starts banana

by Juveman17 Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:49 pm

Chelsea and Newcastle will lose. The conquest of England will continue by the Union of Continental Clubs. :coffee:

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:53 pm

Meh shit game of football but i'll take the result as it is thus far.

Would definitely take Obertan off as he's gave the ball away every time he's got it.

On a slightly different note, Ben Arfa is no way near 100%.

by urbaNRoots Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:55 pm

Looking forward to this thread next season Very Happy

by Arquitecto Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:58 pm

Stuttgart: Ulreich; Sakai, Tasci, Rudiger, Boka; Kvist, Gentner; Okazaki, Maxim, Traore; Macheda

Stuttgart bench: Ziegler, Felipe Lopes, Molinaro, Hoogland, Holzhauser, Hajnal, Harnik

Lazio: Marchetti; Pereirinha, Cana, Ciani, Radu; Hernanes; Candreva, Onazi, Ederson, Lulic; Kozak

Lazio bench: Bizzarri, Andre Dias, Biava, Mauri, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Floccari

Lazio without starters; Klose, Dias, Ledesma, Floccarri, Konko, Brocchi and Mauri.

Petkovic taking Stuttgart far far too lightly with this line-up.

by Guest Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:00 pm

Arquitecto: or is this just a case of Serie A being Serie A in the Europa League?

by RealGunner Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:02 pm

Newcastle defensively very solid

Really impressed by Haidara

by Arquitecto Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:14 pm

THC 10 wrote:Arquitecto: or is this just a case of Serie A being Serie A in the Europa League?

Despite the Italians being the pre-dominant winners historically within the UEFA Cup, since Calciopoli this attitude has arisen as Italian/Serie A managers in general prefer to concentrate on the league or a top3/4 spot as the disrespect or lack of acknowledgement for the competitions admittedly low benefits is the reason behind the snubs. For them the benefits aren't as tangible as compared to their Serie A endeavours along with multi-tasking for both plains. It also comes down to the general lack of bench depth within the Serie A teams post-calciopoli.

Expect Inter to have the same attitude as Lazio aren't alone.

by Guest Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:19 pm

I fully endorse this thread, but Serie A is making it very hard on me.

I can understand the logic behind this, but I would also argue that a 4th CL spot could be beneficial to the league. That being said, Serie A had a 4th spot not too long ago, so I am sure these managers would know better than me. How do you think you would go about this if you were managing a squad in the Serie A?

I keep up with a lot of the threads that I do not post in, so I have come to expect all our teams to approach these games with that same attitude (a la Udinese). I should still make an effort to watch the games, but there are times when that mentality leads me to lose any motivation to do so.

by Juveman17 Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:23 pm

GOALLLLL EDERSON STUGGART 0-1 LAZIO

by Milan31 Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:23 pm

It's so disappointing to see. I wish Serie A teams can take this competition more seriously. I don't understand, a trophy is a trophy. Lazio have no chance of winning the Scudetto and there chances to finish top 3 is getting slimmer every week. I hate this mentality the Italians have. Napoli is a perfect example, they were embarrassing :facepalm:

I hope Inter actually field a solid team. Lazio could beat Stuttgart if they played their first team. This competition gives us coefficient points, why don't the teams realize this !? So frustrating.

by Juveman17 Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:24 pm

Lazio and Inter are doing all they can. Napoli are the disgrace here.

by Arquitecto Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:26 pm

THC 10 wrote:I fully endorse this thread, but Serie A is making it very hard on me.

I can understand the logic behind this, but I would also argue that a 4th CL spot could be beneficial to the league. That being said, Serie A had a 4th spot not too long ago, so I am sure these managers would know better than me. How do you think you would go about this if you were managing a squad in the Serie A?

I keep up with a lot of the threads that I do not post in, so I have come to expect all our teams to approach these games with that same attitude (a la Udinese). I should still make an effort to watch the games, but there are times when that mentality leads me to lose any motivation to do so.

Its actually understandable because the loss of 4th spot isn't enough to completely unite all Serie A teams for one cause, teams that have larger objectives to accomplish within Serie A. Expending vital resource within both competitions can cost these teams who lack strength in depth which is potentially a disaster for both fronts.

Once there is more awareness spread by FIGC (who are full of leaders but lack structure to utilize the asset) it is only then you will see Serie A managers understand the gravity of the situation at hand. Serie A results have improved well since 2010 yet that is only due to some fantastically talented managers who know how to work with lacking resources along with expediting their shortcomings by adept tactics.

Even when there is awareness instilled within the manager ranks, you'll always have stubborn men like Mazzari, Guidolin, Stramacchioni or Andreazzoli & Montella next year who I predict will treat it no different.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:28 pm

Ben Arfa one on one with GK and chips it down his throat :facepalm:

He's clearly not fit but no excuse he should just smash it.

1-0 would have been glorious.

by Guest Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:29 pm

Milan31, that is precisely one of my points, if Serie A gain a 4th CL spot, I would think it would be a benefit to the league and allow teams an easier path to the Champions League. I would like to think that managers already know this, so I feel there is some method to their madness. Perhaps it has to do with the lack of depth that Arquitecto mentioned - teams feel they do not have a shot to win the Europa League, so they rather focus on the league (which would help them reach the tournament again).

by RealGunner Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:29 pm

Mbiwa what a beast

by Guest Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:29 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Ben Arfa one on one with GK and chips it down his throat

He's clearly not fit but no excuse he should just smash it.

1-0 would have been glorious.

Dam, I know the feeling as I did the same during my indoor game on Tuesday :facepalm:

by RealGunner Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:35 pm

Penalty to Steaua!! Get in there!

by Kaladin Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:36 pm

Shola nick ittttttttttttttt

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