tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post6189900199577515636..comments2024-02-09T08:07:26.090-08:00Comments on Dodgy At Best: Champions League Quarterfinal PreviewKanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-68278565745085205622008-04-03T09:49:00.000-07:002008-04-03T09:49:00.000-07:00As far as the penalty- fuck it, I'm over it. We k...As far as the penalty- fuck it, I'm over it. We know what we have to do, and that is score a goal {at a minimum}.<BR/><BR/>The trick is that after the first 15 minutes when Liverpool will be sky high off the emotion/ferver of the Anfield crowd, Rafa will pack it in, play for 0-0, and try to catch Arsenal on the break with a moment of Torres brilliance, so getting that goal largely against 9 & 10 men behind the ball will be tricky.<BR/><BR/>I have a feeling that Rafa will send out a weak squad Saturday, while we don't have that luxury {injuries}, so that's good for us in the league but good for you next week.<BR/><BR/>Here's to 2 more good matches, Sir.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-5517160052436655242008-04-03T09:39:00.000-07:002008-04-03T09:39:00.000-07:00Kanu - Welcome to "Rafa World." As always with Liv...Kanu - Welcome to "Rafa World." As always with Liverpool, "thrilled" isn't quite the right word. Aside from 10 seconds of brilliance by Stevie G., there wasn't much to admire. The first half was a pretty good game, but once Rafa got his road goal, he packed it in <I>TIGHT</I>.<BR/><BR/>I have to admit the lack of a penalty call on Kuyt left me with a bad taste; 2-1 to Arsenal wouldn't have been all that bad a result for us - and hell, there's always the chance that Pepe stops a PK. He's good on the line, but once he wanders off... (see Utd, Man last week)beast in 'bamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562281321749885044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-24544672302908792382008-04-02T16:11:00.000-07:002008-04-02T16:11:00.000-07:00BIB- Congrats, man. I'm guessing that based on ho...BIB- Congrats, man. I'm guessing that based on how the match played out today, you're thrilled with 1-1. <BR/><BR/>We'll see you next week at Anfield...Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-36423817260058111192008-04-02T11:46:00.000-07:002008-04-02T11:46:00.000-07:00Announcer dude on ESPN: 200th meeting of Arsenal &...Announcer dude on ESPN: 200th meeting of Arsenal & Liverpool, 31 English 1st Division titles between them. Cool.beast in 'bamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562281321749885044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-76541680329157320012008-04-02T08:40:00.000-07:002008-04-02T08:40:00.000-07:00BIB-Impersonating Arsene is one of the most fun th...BIB-<BR/><BR/>Impersonating Arsene is one of the most fun things in the world- I do it all the time. If I ever have a cat I will name him Arsene Wenger and constantly talk out loud in AW's voice what I think is going on in the cat's head.<BR/><BR/>Just be sure to mention "team spi-rit" in every single impression you do of him, since he mentions it in every interview.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-2919901317421487432008-04-02T06:58:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:58:00.000-07:00Totally agree on point 1) and especially on point ...Totally agree on point 1) and especially on point 2). Add a 3) for me: Let's hope the game is entertaining. I know Arsenal will at least attempt to do their bit. Liverpool is capable of playing an open style, but I'm not sure they will.<BR/><BR/>As for all this aggregate crap, it takes time for a Southerner raised on football (ours) to get used to. 1-0 Liverpool @ the Emirates, then 1-0 Arsenal @ Anfield will force PKs. Sorry. (If it did somehow go to PKs - which it won't - I'd bet Liverpool.)<BR/><BR/>Just kidding about Arsene - but he does look like a living caricature at times. My daughter says I do a spot-on impersonation of him. Therefore, I really shouldn't be saying anything.beast in 'bamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562281321749885044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-82364386438622113972008-04-01T23:31:00.000-07:002008-04-01T23:31:00.000-07:00Oh, and I don't give a shit what he looks like- I ...Oh, and I don't give a shit what he looks like- I would not trade Arsene for any other manager in the world. Period.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-39912795696372481822008-04-01T23:28:00.000-07:002008-04-01T23:28:00.000-07:00BIB-Well, 0-0 and then 2-1 to the Pool at Anfield,...BIB-<BR/><BR/>Well, 0-0 and then 2-1 to the Pool at Anfield, and PKs would not be necessary my man.<BR/><BR/>I'd be SHOCKED if Arsenal win 3-0 on Saturday.<BR/><BR/>Either way, good luck man. Well not really, but you know what I mean. Here's hoping 1) no major injuries and 2) the players get to decide the tie and not the referees {see: Liverpool-Inter, Inter-Liverpool. not saying you didn't deserve to win, but you know what I mean}.<BR/><BR/>11.45 a.m. cannot come fast enough. Bring it!Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-65801554947979478622008-04-01T20:59:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:59:00.000-07:00SMACK...TRASH TALK...TRASH TALK, SMACK...SMACK, TR...SMACK...<BR/>TRASH TALK...<BR/>TRASH TALK, SMACK...<BR/>SMACK, TRASH TALK!<BR/><BR/>Now that we've gotten that out of the way, a prediction: 0-0 tomorrow, 3-0 Arsenal in the league game, 2-1 Liverpool in the return game @ Anfield - Liverpool advances on PKs (is that right?).<BR/><BR/>P.S.: Oh, and your manager looks like one of the caricatures displayed during the credits of the 70s-80s Britcom "Yes, Minister!"<BR/>/smackbeast in 'bamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562281321749885044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-37936779245173765612008-04-01T19:28:00.000-07:002008-04-01T19:28:00.000-07:00Yes, they have been punching above their weight al...Yes, they have been punching above their weight all year in the EPL, and now a lack of depth seems to be their downfall. But in a one off cup competition, or even the two-off CL format, I think they are capable of beating anyone. On the other hand, they are capable of losing to anyone. We'll just have to see how it all shakes out.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25555967.post-27464622174984403252008-04-01T18:58:00.000-07:002008-04-01T18:58:00.000-07:00The Arsenal really looks to be fading hard at the ...The Arsenal really looks to be fading hard at the end. What a pity. They had a helluva run, though. But Arsene always seems to have a trick up his sleeve. Their EPL quest apparently over, this is their last shot for some hardware. Tough, tough assignment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com