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[Clegg]

Remember when they experimented with two separate group stages in the Champions League?

You qualified from your group and then you were put into another group after that.

Madness.

 

[Blablurn]

Remember when they experimented with two separate group stages in the Champions League?

You qualified from your group and then you were put into another group after that.

Madness.

Omg, that was horrible.

 

[Willkiller]

Remember when they experimented with two separate group stages in the Champions League?

You qualified from your group and then you were put into another group after that.

Madness.

I think we were in it then. Shame, we would have won it if it wasn't for that

 

[qindarka]

Remember when they experimented with two separate group stages in the Champions League?

You qualified from your group and then you were put into another group after that.

Madness.

Didn't the World Cup have double group stages at one point as well? Doesn't seem that uncommon, especially when there were not as many teams and when the numbers aren't 2,4,8,16,32 etc.

 

[Yurt]

At one point the CL was ridiculously easy to win and the teams competing were complete crap.

 

[WJD]

LEGEND

At one point the CL was ridiculously easy to win and the teams competing were complete crap.

Translation: every time Liverpool won it pre-2005.

 

[Clegg]

Wayne Rooney is 27 today.

Seems like he's been around forever.

 

[GorillaJu]

Translation: every time Liverpool won it pre-2005.

Real Madrid as well. But whatever you can't blame a team for being dominant in their era.

 

[qindarka]

At one point the CL was ridiculously easy to win and the teams competing were complete crap.

But it was so much better then when only champions competed. The current iteration is just a money-making exercise, what with including teams that finish as low as fourth in their domestic leagues.

 

[Ushojax]

But it was so much better then when only champions competed. The current iteration is just a money-making exercise, what with including teams that finish as low as sixth in their domestic leagues.

Fixed.

 

[GorillaJu]

But it was so much better then when only champions competed. The current iteration is just a money-making exercise, what with including teams that finish as low as fourth in their domestic leagues.

Well something had to be done to make it a challenge. Considering relegation candidates in the PL are better than the best teams in the Eredivisie, Russian League, Bundesliga, etc. they had to throw some more PL teams in there to make some competition in the group stages.

 

[qindarka]

I was being sarcastic in reference to those who think the CL would really be better quality if only champions were included.

Fixed.

Defending champions have always qualified, so even if I believed in my original point (which I don't), it would still stand.

 

[GorillaJu]

The CL went down hill in 2010 anyway and it's been shit ever since. Mickey Mouse league that teams with respectable histories wouldn't even bother competing in.

 

[Linius]

The CL went down hill in 2010 anyway and it's been shit ever since. Mickey Mouse league that teams with respectable histories wouldn't even bother competing in.

Yes, this is the reason why Ajax is acting sheit in CL. We don't even care.

Spoiler

 

[qindarka]

The CL went down hill in 2010 anyway and it's been shit ever since. Mickey Mouse league that teams with respectable histories wouldn't even bother competing in.

Agreed. Ever since CSKA Moscow stopped qualifying, it has lost a lot of luster.

 

[Clegg]

I've just seen that story about the possibly £1b kit deal for United.

The DM are obviously just guessing but United are definitely in store for a massive increase on their current kit deal which expires in 2015.

 

[Yurt]

The CL went down hill in 2010 anyway and it's been shit ever since. Mickey Mouse league that teams with respectable histories wouldn't even bother competing in.

As far as I'm concerned, it went downhill in 09-10.

 

[Arnie]

PFA's six point plan would be a great step forward, hope it gets implemented.

 

[Willkiller]

I had one of those crazy sex dreams the other night, with Scarlett Johansson.

Fucking awesome.

 

[Clegg]

Uniteds next seven games:

PL - Chelsea (A)
LC - Chelsea (A)
PL - Arsenal (H)
CL - Braga (A)
PL - Aston Villa (A)
PL - Norwich (A)
CL - Galatasary (A)

Six of them are away and only one at home.

Three of them probably aren't as important as the others though. One is in the league cup and two are in the CL where we're five points ahead of the rest.

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

I've just seen that story about the possibly £1b kit deal for United.

The DM are obviously just guessing but United are definitely in store for a massive increase on their current kit deal which expires in 2015.

Mmmmmmmmm all dat money that'll never be spent on transfers.

 

[Regulus Tera]

For a Flash animation, this is actually pretty well done (Chicharito-related).

 

[GorillaJu]

I've just seen that story about the possibly £1b kit deal for United.

The DM are obviously just guessing but United are definitely in store for a massive increase on their current kit deal which expires in 2015.

It would be hilarious if Nike paid United essentially almost the value of the entire club to have them wear their shirts.

The old deal ended up around 26m, right? Where does the other 974m come in?

 

[Clegg]

West Yorkshire force accepts resignation following MP Maria Eagle's claims that Bettison 'boasted' of smearing dead fans

Bettison had announced his intention to step down but was planning to serve out a notice period. West Yorkshire police said it had accepted his resignation on Wednesday morning with immediate effect.

This week the House of Commons heard claims that Bettison "boasted" about having helped to "concoct" a false account of how the 1989 Hillsborough disaster was caused, according to the Labour MP Maria Eagle.

 

[LegoArmo]

It'll probably end up being over like 10-20 years, and it'll be a huge amount. United are the biggest team in the world after all.

 

[Clegg]

It would be hilarious if Nike paid United essentially almost the value of the entire club to have them wear their shirts.

The old deal ended up around 26m, right? Where does the other 974m come in?

The current deal is something like £23m per year for 15 years.

That was signed in 2001 so a sizeable bump is probably on the way.

 

[Arnie]

West Yorkshire force accepts resignation following MP Maria Eagle's claims that Bettison 'boasted' of smearing dead fans

Fucking Bettison. I've got a feeling now he's retired there's nothing anyone can currently do about stripping him of his knighthood.

 

[elseanio]

Fucking Bettison. I've got a feeling now he's retired there's nothing anyone can currently do about stripping him of his knighthood.

Don't give a fuck about his knighthood, but I hope he doesn't get a penny of his £80,000 a year pension.

 

[Arnie]

Don't give a fuck about his knighthood, but I hope he doesn't get a penny of his £80,000 a year pension.

Yep, and I hope he's sent to prison.

 

[Noirulus]

Madrid - Dortmund should be a very good match as both teams are great at fast-paced attacking. Madrid's defense is concerning, though.

Still think Madrid will take the 3 points, but it'll be a close one.

 

[Scum]

Don't give a fuck about his knighthood, but I hope he doesn't get a penny of his £80,000 a year pension.

He'll get the £80,000 a year. You're not going to know about it.

 

[TeegsD]

So it seems that Sporting's newest manager is Franky Vercauteren. Never heard of the guy and he doesn't seem to have the most prolific coaching career. AKA gone by March

 

[Meier]

:O

Very excited about this. I mean, Monster is better but 20/21CB is almost as good.

Urasawa is the best mangaka of all time.

 

[AndresON777]

You have to drink Aloe Vera, it's part of the bandwagon ritual.

 

[El Tigre]

Poooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrttttttttttoooooooooooooooooooo!

Looking to maintain their perfect record in the group stages!

Wonder if James' friend will be in attendance today..

 

[Salvadora]

Arsenal going to take this tonight.

 

[Awesome Animals]

I really wish I could watch some of these games

 

[kingslunk]

I really wish I could watch some of these games

Same GG work

 

[El Tigre]

Ajax for a draw/upset today?

 

[Awesome Animals]

Ok. Is it worth spending an extra $30 for the Halo 4 LE. Help me!

 

[Meus Renaissance]

If Arsenal score both halves tonight = £50
If there are at least 2 goals in the Dortmund/Madrid game = £106

 

[Kyoufu]

If Arsenal score both halves tonight = £50
If there are at least 2 goals in the Dortmund/Madrid game = £106

PM/Link tips please. Those look good.

edit: oh you mean your accumulators from last night. Oops!

 

[AndresON777]

DOOOOOOOORTMUUUUUUUUND!!!!!

 

[The_Hitcher89]

If it has to be an English club, I'd like Arsenal to win the CL. I'd rather they won than Bayern Munich or Real Madrid as well

 

[Awesome Animals]

If it has to be an English club, I'd like Arsenal to win the CL. I'd rather they won than Bayern Munich or Real Madrid as well

What about...Barcelona? *gasp*

 

[Kenka]

DOOOOOOOORTMUUUUUUUUND!!!!!

Seconded!

 

[Salvadora]

If it has to be an English club, I'd like Arsenal to win the CL. I'd rather they won than Bayern Munich or Real Madrid as well

I agree

 

[Kyoufu]

Arsenal winning CL is a massive waste.

Feeder/selling clubs do not deserve to win anything.

 

[Yurt]

If it has to be an Italian club, I'd like PSG to win it.


Yeah, no.

 

[Kenka]

If it has to be an Italian club, I'd like PSG to win it.


Yeah, no.

That's like saying that Arsenal was a french club from 1997 to 2008.