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Since Liverpool are starting their Europa League campaign tonight, may as well start this thread now.

This will be rodgers first season in Europe, so I expect he'll look to have a solid competition. I reckon AVB will take this competition more seriously than Redknapp and Newcastle will want to do well for sure. Hopefully these three teams will do well and help England's co-efficient points.

As for the CL, we're retaining it :jordan2

 
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#2,652 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

No Alonso? :kobe

Lynchpin of Madrid's title winning team.
Two goals in Euro 12 quarterfinal.
Won his 100th cap for Spain.
Euro 2012 winner.

:kobe
Fans picked it. I think it would look different if it was down to experts
 
#2,653 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

For a fan voting deal, that's not too bad.
 
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Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

onward and upward.

Dale Johnson ‏@dalejohnsonESPN
By winning group Liverpool's poss opponents include Inter, Atl Madrid, Gladbach, Stuttgart, Napoli, Leverkusen, Zenit, Ajax - Tough. #lfc

Am I missing something here? Why such strong teams?
 
#2,664 ·
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onward and upward.

Dale Johnson ‏@dalejohnsonESPN
By winning group Liverpool's poss opponents include Inter, Atl Madrid, Gladbach, Stuttgart, Napoli, Leverkusen, Zenit, Ajax - Tough. #lfc

Am I missing something here? Why such strong teams?
Napoli, Stuggart, Athletico and Gladbach all finished 2nd in their groups. Seems like Inter will finish 2nd too. :downing. Can't remember how the Champo league stuff works though.
 
#2,669 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

Good to see HENDO get on the score sheet. He's shown great character considering he hasn't been a regular in our starting 11 and played well today. We we're in total control for the entire match until the last 30 seconds when Di Natale had a good chance. Possession was 61 - 39 in our favour (im pretty sure), which is really good.

The problem is our depth though as players will be tired against West Ham.
 
#2,672 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

Uefa president Michel Platini has revealed that the European Youth League will begin next season.

The 32 clubs which will qualify for the 2013-14 Champions League will also have the opportunity to let their Under-19 players participate in a tournament which mirrors Europe's elite club competition.

"We believe that the Uefa Youth League is an attractive additional proposition to the Champions League clubs," Platini was quoted as saying on Uefa's official website.

"We have now created a competitive opportunity for youth players to be involved in international matches at club level.

"It allows us to provide a development opportunity and great experience not only for the players, but also for referees, who will be appointed on an international basis.

"Additionally, Uefa will also bring its organisational control to these matches, which will mirror closely the Champions League season.

"There are benefits for the clubs, as they will be able to bridge the gap between their youth and first teams, and enhance their commitment to developing their teams at youth level.

"Our objective is only driven by a sporting perspective," the former France international concluded.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/755/europe/2012/12/07/3586325/uefa-youth-league-will-be-started-in-2013-14-the?source=breakingnews
 
#2,679 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

Team Nige ftw.
Always.

I also like danny don't get this no point of watching different leagues or sports if you ain't going to pick a team to support, i watch plenty of other footy leagues and although i'd like to see one or two teams do well i don't consider myself a fan or cheer when they score.

But i also see vaders point so each to his own i guess.
 
#2,678 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

To be fair I'll always pick a team from the leagues that I watch. There's nothing wrong with liking a team in each country. I'll always be a United fan first and foremost as this is where I'm from and what I've been brought up with, however I'll always follow Dortmund (liked them since the mid-90s), Malaga (used to go there on holiday) and Fiorentina (Batistuta days). The reasons for following them aren't as 'strong' as my allegiances to United but I don't see the issue with picking a team, as long as it isn't in the same division.
 
#2,680 ·
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I watch lots of EPL, La Liga and Seria A in the past and supported Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan. As time went on I supported Inter (Mourinho days), but now I don't give two shits about Seria A. Watching it has dropped drastically as well. Right now, I'm a Chelsea fan, a Real Madrid and Dortmund supporter.
 
#2,681 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

Roma are fucking insane. No defending, none, just attack. Great logic.

This game with Fiorentina is amazing, 3-2 and it should be 7-6. Destro can't finish to save his life, Totti is putting on a masterclass.

edit: lolwrongthread
 
#2,691 ·
Re: UEFA Champions/Europa League 2012-13 Thread

That was the point of picking Juve. Aside from perhaps Munich, no other group winner can defeat them IMO.
I agree with you to an extent, as being emotionally invested in a game really turns up the excitement. But I watch tennis or football matches sometimes with no previous agenda, and my loyalties will be decided as the game wears on. The team or player that impresses upon me the most will be the one I cheer for.

I rarely start watching a sport as a neutral and end it as one too.
 
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