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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby nottsblue » Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:31 pm

Pretty Boy Lee wrote:
My thoughts too.


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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby gillie » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:40 pm

[tweet]423931765036945408[/tweet]
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Wooders » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:47 pm

We'll kill this team tonight - kill 'em

Not their strongest squad though it must be said
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby AG7 » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:48 pm

gillie wrote:[tweet]423931765036945408[/tweet]


Now all we need is for one little injury to Messi just close to the game, or perhaps on the game morning ... which just keeps him out that day ... how demotivating will that be for them and a boost for us just before kick-off ... kinda like how Scum showed up for derby without RVP this season and were doomed from that point on psychologically ...
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby zuricity » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:53 pm

Slim wrote:
I have a half and half scarf for our first game in the Champions League, it was a momentous occasion and worth remembering.


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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby sheblue » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:02 pm

gillie wrote:[tweet]423931765036945408[/tweet]


That looks nasty.
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Dunne's Half-Time Pint » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:04 pm

Bad times - was that tonight?
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby AG7 » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:12 pm

@ESPNFC: From @ESPNFC's @dermotmcorrigan: @FCBarcelona's Neymar has a sprained tendon in his right ankle, tests tomorrow, from sources at Getafe.
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby DoomMerchant » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:37 pm

Dunne's Half-Time Pint wrote:Bad times - was that tonight?


i believe it was about an hour or so ago.
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Sister of fu » Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:01 pm

AG7 wrote:@ESPNFC: From @ESPNFC's @dermotmcorrigan: @FCBarcelona's Neymar has a sprained tendon in his right ankle, tests tomorrow, from sources at Getafe.



Very lucky he hasn't snapped something. May make City if a sprain, saying that, last time I had a sprain I was out for 3 months and was one of the worst injuries I've had.
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby gillie » Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:15 pm

Sister of fu wrote:
AG7 wrote:@ESPNFC: From @ESPNFC's @dermotmcorrigan: @FCBarcelona's Neymar has a sprained tendon in his right ankle, tests tomorrow, from sources at Getafe.



Very lucky he hasn't snapped something. May make City if a sprain, saying that, last time I had a sprain I was out for 3 months and was one of the worst injuries I've had.

On twitter reports it's likely 4 weeks as it's not as bad as first thought.
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Bridge'srightfoot » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:45 pm

Watching our defence being turned inside out by Noone on several occasions does not fill me with confidence for when Messi's in town!
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby ashton287 » Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:55 pm

Had an arsenal fan asking after tickets in work for him and a mate.

This game is gonna be massive. Anyone with even the remotest interest in football is gonna be watching and most neutrals will be cheering us on i think.

Hope we don't fucking bottle it.
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby zuricity » Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:00 pm

Bridge'srightfoot wrote:Watching our defence being turned inside out by Noone on several occasions does not fill me with confidence for when Messi's in town!


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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Blue Since 76 » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:13 pm

ashton287 wrote: Anyone with even the remotest interest in football is gonna be watching and most neutrals will be cheering us on i think.


I suspect most 'neutrals' will be hoping we get battered
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Lee_R » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:48 pm

So do we have the view from a Barca fan?
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Nigels Tackle » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:54 pm

Bridge'srightfoot wrote:Watching our defence being turned inside out by Noone on several occasions does not fill me with confidence for when Messi's in town!


apparently pellers has been telling the defenders all week to let no one past
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Blue Since 76 » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:58 pm

Nigels Tackle wrote:
apparently pellers has been telling the defenders all week to let no one past


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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby AG7 » Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:50 pm

If everyone is fit and available (yes, consider Nasri back too) how would you line up against Barca? 4-4-2 again or have we learnt from Bayern game?

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I think this is the best XI we have and Pelligrini's favourite lineup too ... Navas and Milner on the bench as plan B either way and the rest of the usual suspects on the bench to cover for defensive positions mainly, not game changers.

But biggest question is do you take off a striker and beef up the midfield, i.e slot Milner in from start (or Navas at home game) or do you keep the gaffer's favourite 4-4-2?
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Re: Barca - Buildup Thread

Postby Hutch's Shoulder » Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:15 pm

AG7 wrote:If everyone is fit and available (yes, consider Nasri back too) how would you line up against Barca? 4-4-2 again or have we learnt from Bayern game? Hart Zaba - Komps - Demi - Kola Ferdy - Yaya Nasri - Silva Negredo - Aguero I think this is the best XI we have and Pelligrini's favourite lineup too ... Navas and Milner on the bench as plan B either way and the rest of the usual suspects on the bench to cover for defensive positions mainly, not game changers. But biggest question is do you take off a striker and beef up the midfield, i.e slot Milner in from start (or Navas at home game) or do you keep the gaffer's favourite 4-4-2?


Do you mean for the home game or both? I think that line up if available and match fit is our best for the home game, but I don't really expect to see Nasri unfortunately.

The away game is different and will depend on the result in the first leg. If we are not already completely out of the tie I would want to start tighter and attack more later if required, but the boss will no doubt just go for it.
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