The Football Topic (Page 26 of 52)

Ironically Ribery didn't have a good game at all and couldn't function as usual. Real double teamed up on him and Robben but Franck couldn't deal with as well as Robben. Hopefully he will have more freedom againsta depleted Chelsea. I think mainly as when Robben plays on the right he ALWAYS has to come inside anyway as his left is his ONLY foot.

That said Robben was the inspiration in the front line. I thought he was everywhere and Reals packed back line meant he had to distribute which he did very well. Just about got away with the penalty but that solitary goal set it up for a great match. Real were never the same afterwards.

Jose was quickly off down the tunnel afterwards and I wonder what went wrong. Certainly Bayern's midfield play strangled Real's creativity and they were relying on quick breaks. Strange to se Real so muted at home though.

Bayern lose 2 players for the final and both stupid bookings. 2 very young players in Gustavo and Bachstuber. Shame Lahm or someone didn't calm them down a bit. Gustavo's tackle on Pepe for the booking was 20 metres INSIDE Real's half. Just wasn't necessary, but then again Gustavo had been on one all night and was lucky not to have got a booking earlier for persistent daft fouls. Bachstuber launched himself and caught Bezema's trailing foot. Also not in a dangerous position. They both played their part in a magnificent victory but oh, how they will miss playing in the final.

Anything can happen, as we know, but somehow I think Munichs name is on the trophy this year.

A picture that says more than a thousand words can over two of the most loathsome people in the game.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AxhsojaUu-w/T … madrid.png

I have no idea what you think that you mean with this comment, but it's pure bull. If you knew anything about Barca, you'd know that they desperately wanted to keep him and have been after him all year to extend his contract. There was no question of him being 'pushed' out - this opinion is based on everything I 'know' and have read, I'm certainly not claiming any inside knowledge from the club.

Personally, in view of the disappointing end to this season, I think this is a good time for Pep and the team to start anew. I look forward to Bielsa coming, though I also wish Athletic Bilbao all the best for the EL final against Atletico, another team I have never liked.

Now a 'breaking news' banner on the CNN home page!

Pep's departure now confirmed - big surprise is that he will be succeeded by his assistant, Tito Vilanova.

I see The Blades are testing our nerves to the limit...1-2 down at home to Stevenage,themselves hoping to secure play-off -place,70 mins gone.....The northern half of the city(Sheffield W........) winning earlier doesn't help either,taking OUR 2nd place automatic promotion spot,now only 1 point in it.Be down to the wire,this one.

Indeed...we just can't seem to find the net.7 mins left.......

Did we. The net has a delay?

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