Can anyone answer me the question? Why is it at champions league games the 1st 2 rows of seat behind the goals are always empty? Especially in games played in Britain.
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Can anyone answer me the question? Why is it at champions league games the 1st 2 rows of seat behind the goals are always empty? Especially in games played in Britain.
I remember reading somewhere (possibly here)that those seats have to be reserved for Uefa Officials and Guests but they are rarely taken up
Not sure, I would have thought it was a Uefa over reaction to safety issues for players thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by joe_barry80
That's disgraceful... Bloody Uefa...Quote:
Originally Posted by Block G Raptor
UEFA CL perimeter advertising.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_barry80
Due to the nature of English stadiums, the advertising used is higher than for normal league games, obstructing people's views in the first couple of seats. Hence why most people stand up throughout the game.
Nonsense. Buys are still needed mainly outside the regular spine (yes there is one :rolleyes: ) and Reina.Quote:
Originally Posted by cartman
Feel bad for Brady, I think he is the best panalist they have, I agree their highlight reel of Wenger was tacky, the type of stuff you'd expect to see in the Sun, wouldn't be surprised if Brady never bothers coming on the panal again, well done boys
Agreed it was a dirty thing to do. I think they set Brady up for an ambush from the outset, just prior to showing the "John Cleese routine" Bill practically asked Brady if he thought Wenger would/should be sacked at the end of the season. I mean ffs he's the guy's Boss what did they expect him to say?
Brady got sour alright. But what entertainment!! You don't get that with Gary F...ING Linekar!!!
Looks like you were right. Heard this morning he was meant to be on but no sign of him.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Morbo
Well I'm done with RTEs football coverage anyway. At least until Dunphy's gone.
They probably wont miss one viewer, but I certainly wont miss them anyway.
They did have a point that Wenger knew it was a crucial time and he was anxious about it. It was obvious that was the case and that clip showed it. Brady might not like that being shown, but it is a valid point.
Wenger knew this week was crucial and his behaviour on the sidelines demonstrates it, just like Andy Gray had mentioned it several times on Saturday.
I agree that it was a bit much, especially considering he's Brady's boss. There's no need to ridicule a great manager, BUT Brady has never really got in a huff when they've ridiculed plenty of other great manager/players etc so I think it's a bit much IMO for Brady to be taking some kind of moral high ground at this stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Block G Raptor
I honestly thought Dunphy had a good point about Wenger. He is very animated, sometimes he's too animated IMO.
Another classic moment.
Sometimes you have to double take to see if its Apres Match or the real thing.
Classic stuff.
Andy 'Fantastic' Townsend on ITV. Thats just for kids and grannies.
Also hate the way commentators (especially Hamilton) keep explaining the away goals rule as if we're all brain dead.
Football on TV is just for kids and grannies. Everyone else actually goes to football. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by stojkovic
Its only natural to be more insulted when they mock someone you are a friend of or affiliated with, I thought he handled himself well last night, he could have got up and left or resorted to personally mocking Dunphy or Souness but he didn'tQuote:
Originally Posted by jmurphyc
Everyone ! Really ! I know die hard United fans who've never been to Old Trafford. I know die hard football fans in Ireland who've never been to a LOI match or to Lansdowne. Everyone ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Lord
When were you last at a match.
I was at one last friday night :cool::cool:
I agree that it's natural and that it was a bit OTT but that kind is the norm with Dunphy and I still feel that if Brady feels that strongly about it, then he really should be standing up for other managers when they're mocked. After the Brady-Dunphy spat Dunphy openly ridiculed Avram Grant and Brady didn't utter a word in his defence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Morbo
Quote from Dunphy last night
"Barcelona won't be winning no Champions League thats for sure"
also using Bojans lack of strength as a reason as to why he won't be a top player is stupid , theres very few 17 year olds that would have strength at that age
Does Dunphy even rate the PL or has he changed his mind (yet again)?
I thought Man Utd played well last night considering they made so many key changes. I'm pretty sure Wes Brown won the ball cleanly......if Roma had scored who knows what would have happened.
Enjoyable game. Yes, would have made for an exciting game if Roma scored. Would have enjoyed the egg on Ferguson's face if they got it back to 2-2 but it wasn't to be.
O'Shea needs a move. Coming on for 10 minutes every second game is not going to improve his game.
Hard to see Barca beating Man U given the problems they have at the moment.
Anybody know when Messi is due back from injury?
Dunphy is entertaining, but I stopped actually listening to his opinions about 18 years ago..... A clown, entertaining, slighty scarey, not to be taken seriously.. Our Eamon...Quote:
Originally Posted by gustavo
He's back in training apparently. They'll need Deco back too if they've to have any chance which at the moment looks exceedingly doubtful.Quote:
Originally Posted by cheifo
O'Shea will never move on. He's content enough to fill in where required and seems to enjoy the banter and lifestyle that goes with being a Manchester United player. Fergie has realised he isn't a centre back (hope the Trap realises this asap) and he cannot play in MF but is content enough to bring him into the team at full back when Evra/Neville/Brown/Silvestre are under the weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Of course he's happy. 40 grand a week to sit on the bench... Where do I sign... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
That was hilarious. He could easily be left eating his words after the tournament, but then again he does the same thing every year and it never changes him. It's all part of the fun of the RTE panel I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by gustavo
As for the comment about Bojan, he followed it up by comparing him to Messi. At the age of 17 Messi was obviously outstanding, but from what I recall he was hardly very strong himself. The fact that Bojan is being talked about being included in Spain's Euro squad (I think) should show how highly valued he is.
So where does that leave him for us?Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
Deco hasn't played well in a year. He shouldn't be (and won't be) in ahead of Xavi or Iniesta, with Toure talking up the anchor role.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadend
Messi is the key.
Deco, is past his best alright, but still a good player.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
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Originally Posted by Dodge
We must have a fit Lio ready for action if we are to beat Manure.
At the moment we have alot of players off form. Thuram is a bit old for me but I expect Diego Milito to partner the spiritual leader Puyol who is not at his best at the moment.
I hope to god Scholes gets injured, he is the brain behind Uniteds midfield and is the best midfielder in England.
For me Toure could be the key to the tie. So far from what I've seen of him, he doesn't seem to be a natural holding player. He seems too attacking and I'm not convinced by him defensively. I think at times their midfield three will have to sit deep to cover his deficiencies. I'd much prefer to see Marquez as the midfield anchor, but he'll be playing at the back in the first leg due to Puyol's suspension.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
That's the problem though, he'll struggle to get fit, and even at that with the amount of games he has played this year he won't be anywhere near as sharp as he can be. I can already see the tabloids screaming about how Ronaldo doing nothing for 85mins and then scoring a tap in proves beyond all doubt that he is the better player than half fit MessiQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Iniesta has gone completely off the boil lately.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
From the little that I have seen he still seems to be playing quite well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadend
I saw the two legs and regularly watch them on Sky Saturday/Sunday. He was playing a lot better in the first half of the season.
I think Puyol is out of the first match.Henry seems to be in pipe and slippers mode.If Messi can get his fitness to gether it will still be facinating stuff.
I think Barca have lost some of the hunger they've shown over the last couple of seasons, I reckon they'll step it up a few gears against Man U
Will they beat United??Quote:
Originally Posted by Block G Raptor