Still on course for an invincible treble with another last second goal. If they pull it off, that is surely the greatest achievement in the history of football, and in with a shout of sports in general.
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Still on course for an invincible treble with another last second goal. If they pull it off, that is surely the greatest achievement in the history of football, and in with a shout of sports in general.
Isn't Celtic winning every contest they entered including the European Cup in 1967 with a bunch of blokes from within a 50 (or less - can't be arsed looking up) mile radius of Glasgow a little more impressive?
Football didn’t really count until 1992.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Meanwhile, Aston Villa were bringing the curtain down on England’s least successful season in Europe in ages. The Premier League has been exciting this year, but maybe it’s because there has been a levelling down of standards?
German domestic football is looking strong at the moment with a team in the Champions League Final, the team which beat Arsenal in that competition and Leverkusen’s tremendous form.
Strange it’s not reflected in the German national team, or are they dark horses this summer?Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Most of the pundits I've seen are saying England or France to win it, but then Germany and Portugal seem to be the main possibilities if you go outside the two favourites.Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
Maybe, didn't think of that to be honest, a very fair shout indeed. Wasn't invincible though, which for me is the big draw to this potential achievement.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Doesn't a 50 mile radius from Glasgow cover basically 90% of the population of Scotland?Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
It will dwarf Leicester’s achievement in my opinion which is some feat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...tition%20began.
Xabi Alonso, what a job rare for someone to start so quickly and do so well, the new Pep?
All but two members of the 15 man squad were born within 10 miles of Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland (Bobby Lennox, who was born 30 miles away in Saltcoats, and Tommy Gemmell, who was born in Motherwell 11 miles away). Celtic's style was the antithesis of the cynical – but highly effective – defensive style of Inter. Jimmy Johnstone described the team's style as "like the Dutch speeded-up"Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Crazy the amount of late goals they’ve scored this last month or so to keep the unbeaten record going.
Scored two in injury time including 97th minute against Qarabag in an earlier round
97th min equaliser against Dortmund a few weeks ago even though they had already won the league.
Even last night still kept going for the equaliser on the night instead of wasting time as they were ahead on aggregate anyway. Really refreshing to see.
I’ve really enjoyed watching them this season. Not difficult to see why Alonso is in demand with the elite European clubs.
Really like that Wurtz too and looking forward to seeing what he can do on the big stage this summer.
Must have an impact on their opponents mentally as well, it almost feels inevitable that Leverkusen will score against youQuote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
I'm in Munich for the opening game, would be great if the hosts can turn up and I'm sure Wirtz (and Musiala etc) will be vital for that
They have a good squad but I imagine their odds are being hampered by their recent tournament failures.Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
I think Germans tend to be underrated as well as they rarely play in the UK. Outside of Werner, Harvetz & Gross I can't think of many Germans in the PL
Bert Trautmann was a top flight ‘keeper a year or two back…………Oh, ok, ages and ages ago:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by City123
Uwe Rosler at man cityQuote:
Originally Posted by City123
Ozil was at Arsenal, Mertesacker & Gnabry also. Gündogǎn at Man City.
Ballack, Hamman, Lehmann, Huth, Podolski, Huth and Rudiger are some others that stick out.Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
Klinsmann
Schweinsteiger
So there’s loads of Germans who’ve played in Premier League. And we must never forget that Schwinkendorf once hit the woodwork for us:hehe:
KuntzQuote:
Originally Posted by MacAdder
Schurle for Chelsea
Not all of them, shirley?? :getscoat:Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
Anyone watching tonight?. It would be some achievement if Leverkusen pull it off. Don't imagine it's all over if they are 1 down with 2 mins regulation time to go though :-)
1-0 down after 12 minutes.
2-0
Great goals, but Leverkusen look half asleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie
They are a lovely passing side but a bit dozy dealing with the more conventional cut and thrust of Atalanta.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swiss Peter
Lookman look good.
Game over
Atalanta terrific, the aggression and organisation in closing down from the front set the tone.
Atalanta were good but Leverkusen were so disappointing. What a let down as I had been looking forward to seeing them play :-(
I’d say one of the best/most impressive feats in footballing history, is the Dave McKay story. From schoolboy level, till he retired from management, he was involved in no less than 40 cup finals, and won every one of them.
another bad day for the plastics
Scottish league doesn't count.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
On this occasion.