Tag Archives: Champions League

Stupid player or officious official?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Rangers are playing Malmo in the second leg of the Champions League Qualifying Third Round tie. They lost 1-0 at home so they need a win in Sweden to get to the filthy lucre that is the Champions League group … Continue reading →

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Champions League passing stats

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Doesn’t need much comment from me…but to pass the ball 148 times in a Champions League Final and complete 141 of them. Unbelievable. If you add up the completed passes of United’s top five passers in the game, it’s still … Continue reading →

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Champions league final!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Thoughts on the line up: With Puyol out, Chicharito (Hernandez) may have a field day against Mascherano deputizing at centre back. Park Ji-Sung is going to be United’s most important player today. Carrick won’t do much to stop Barca in … Continue reading →

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Goal analysis: Gomez v Inter in Champions League

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

It always surprises me how paid analysts so often overlook relatively obvious causes of goals and focus on over-simplifications*. Yesterday, it was keeper Julio Cesar who was hung out to dry in the court of public opinion as Inter conceded a … Continue reading →

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Barcelona v Arsenal at the Emirates

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Sadly, my first thought was along the lines of ‘That’s not too bad. Thought it would be more.’ Then I gave my head a shake and started thinking of other options. Like selling a kidney. By the way these tickets … Continue reading →

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Re-blogged: Even good team allow bad goals

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

This was something I posted on the previous incarnation of this blog when it was running on Blogger. I found a better video that shows the points I make below more clearly. It has all the highlights from the game … Continue reading →

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Why was Gareth Bale so effective for Spurs against Inter today?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

As I chose to watch the highly entertaining Barcelona v FC Copenhagen re-match today instead of Spurs v Inter, I’ve had the opportunity to read about the game and see some highlights in advance of firing up the PVR and … Continue reading →

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Live blog: Barcelona v FC Copehagen

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Let’s give this a try… Pre game: Copenhagen possibly have the worst kit the Champions League has ever seen. Seriously, most pub teams have better jerseys and you won’t see a bigger manufacturer’s logo anywhere Meanwhile, Barca need to see … Continue reading →

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Closer look at Inter’s second goal in the Champions League Final

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

Yes, Milito had a great game and yes he took the goal well but the unsung hero of the goal was the player oft-criticized as selfish and flaky: Samuel Eto’o. Have a look: 1. After Walter Samuel’s block creates a … Continue reading →

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