Missed the game, couldn't find anywhere in Trafford that was showing it Did we realise how important a clean sheet was in Europe again?
Simply because if we play those games 10 times, we win 9 of them. We’re not perfect but we’ve played some good football and we should have got more for our efforts. Football is a game of fine margins.
Agreed but yesterday wasn't it. We were completely dominant. Have we won any game 1-0 this year? There will be times when we don't have 15-20 shots on goal. And In these cases, will our defence hold out? Karius had only one save to make and he fluffed it. Yes, we are not going to be overtaken by Maribor and Spartak, really poor teams but results and performances give confidence and momentum. Especially after some long tedious journey to Russia
Some sloppy last balls and finishing.. Poor keeping by Karius for their goal.. But other than that, we played pretty good.. That said, Can needs to buck up his ideas, he's been poor of late, I like the lad but he has a period of time in the season where he goes walkabout! Bobs been a bit off form too, maybe tired? If so, give him a rest at Newcastle. Moscow, yes, they had a couple of key players missing but even with them in the side, I can't see their approach changing, with a bit better finishing, we should win the return leg at home, give Maribour respect but beat them home and away and we'll finish 1st or 2nd and as its already been said, most of the groups are loaded with at least 2 top sides, so coming 1st or 2nd won't make much of a difference, they'll all be tough in the knockout stages!
Wouldn't call Bob Meh for obvious partisan reasons but there are times where I wish he had an out and out striker, like Kane, Aguero, Sturidge of 13-14.. the amount of quality chances we create a top striker would have a field day!
All groups are loaded with at least 2 top sides. It's what eufa wanted ie get through easy enough usually and get glamour ties for TV. Makes a mockery out the old school way of league champions only qualify and can play anyone. Sure someone will argue though Win on merit you ****tards! Why we won it 4 times I guess.