Zatman Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 17 minutes ago, tomav84 said: My glass half empty points prediction. Even with a pessimistic hat on, 8 points should still be enough to qualify. It's crazy...i never even contemplated it...but we have a real chance of finishing in the top 8 if we turn 2 or 3 of those draws into wins Bayern - 0 Juve - 1 Celtic - 1 Bologna - 1 Leipzig - 0 Brugge - 1 Young boys - 1 Monaco - 3 TOTAL = 8 That would be a dreadful turn out from us that I be probably questioning Unai job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 14 hours ago, ender4 said: All their supporters got tickets! Well I got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 13 hours ago, claretman said: How much are we thinking for the cheapest home ticket? Heck must be creaming his pants. He's been consulting with Liam and Noel regards pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post turvontour Posted August 30 Popular Post Share Posted August 30 This Saturday six years ago we were losing 4-1 in the championship to Sheffield United. El ghazi scored that consolation in the second half as Sheff U basically stopped playing. Tomorrow we find out the dates that we welcome Bayern Munich and Juventus to Villa Park in the champions league. It really couldn't have gone much better could it? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 17 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Is that who we played in ‘82? I wasn’t born so I’ve never actually thought to look at our route to the final!? No, I meant the feeling that we had when the draw was made back then. It was Valur, Dynamo Berlin, Dynamo Kyiv, Anderlecht and then Bayern back then. My optimism built with each round. It's a nice draw this time round, in that we get to play the 1982 runners up again, play an all British tie with Celtic, get an opportunity to avenge our QF defeat in 1983 against Juventus as well as to welcome back Douglas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 16 minutes ago, John said: No, I meant the feeling that we had when the draw was made back then. It was Valur, Dynamo Berlin, Dynamo Kyiv, Anderlecht and then Bayern back then. My optimism built with each round. It's a nice draw this time round, in that we get to play the 1982 runners up again, play an all British tie with Celtic, get an opportunity to avenge our QF defeat in 1983 against Juventus as well as to welcome back Douglas. I think i'm being dumb but i didn't realise we got to the European Cup Q/F the following year after winning it. Is that because as holders we stayed in the competition again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Another thing to note is the format of this stage completely changes the approach towards each game. Bigger teams will be unlikely to be able to rest in any games as they would drop out the automatic qualification spaces, middling teams the same, for fear of not getting the playoffs. Furthermore, we will need to look carefully at our opponents other games - if they have a bunch of tough fixtures, they will be targeting our game as the must win. If not, we may be able to sneak wins/draws if they underestimate us by trying to rest a player or two. Are playoffs seeded? Or does 9th play 24th, 10th play 23rd... or is it a free for all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Bayern put up a West Ham photo on the official website Shots fired 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Be careful if you google young boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, turvontour said: This Saturday six years ago we were losing 4-1 in the championship to Sheffield United. El ghazi scored that consolation in the second half as Sheff U basically stopped playing. Tomorrow we find out the dates that we welcome Bayern Munich and Juventus to Villa Park in the champions league. It really couldn't have gone much better could it? Absolutely. It's been a staggering recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamingDad Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 I'd want to be seeing 12-15 points to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 11 minutes ago, zab6359 said: Be careful if you google young boys! Who play at Wankdorf stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moustache of Teale Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 20 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Who play at Wankdorf stadium. Just Googled Bern and it looks like a stunning city to visit, really picturesque. Has a red light district too if you really do fancy being Wankdorf. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, zab6359 said: Be careful if you google young boys! Especially Young Boys at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 2 hours ago, Zatman said: Bayern put up a West Ham photo on the official website Shots fired Shocking.... Scroll to the bottom and admire the picture or west hams players in a group huddle. https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2024/08/bayern-opponents-for-champions-league-league-phase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 Can January 2025 transfer signings play in the next knockout phase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroesAndVillans Posted August 30 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, MrBlack said: Shocking.... Scroll to the bottom and admire the picture or west hams players in a group huddle. https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2024/08/bayern-opponents-for-champions-league-league-phase I see they're still salty over '82! Suppose they're begging to be put in their place again. We will be ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted August 30 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, MrBlack said: Shocking.... Scroll to the bottom and admire the picture or west hams players in a group huddle. https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2024/08/bayern-opponents-for-champions-league-league-phase They have changed it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 7 hours ago, ender4 said: I think i'm being dumb but i didn't realise we got to the European Cup Q/F the following year after winning it. Is that because as holders we stayed in the competition again? Yes, we beat Besiktas and Dinamo Bucharest in the earlier rounds. That was some Juventus team by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) 6 hours ago, Zatman said: Bayern put up a West Ham photo on the official website Shots fired I bet that was deliberate. They still can't accept that we beat them back in 1982! If they were looking for one, this would have done the job: Edited August 30 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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