Northern Red Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Shows just how far we have to go. The gap between top Championship sides and top Prem is wider than the Atlantic. Still think a City like Bristol should be up there. Don't expect to see it in my lifetime. On the evidence of advancing slowly but surely under SL's policy expect to be playing in Europe around 2120 - if we are lucky! Have a night off FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Ivorguy said: So what are our ambitions then if not to be competing with the best? Same old Bristolian attitude of we'll settle for a comfortable life in Division 1 Perhaps promotion, then consolidation, then maybe a top half finish, perhaps an FA Cup run, possibly even a Europa league appearance. Probably all come before emulating 2 of the biggest clubs in world football..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Have a night off FFS Such a helpful and insightful contribution. I assume you are happy yo yoing between the 2nd and 3rd tier then No ambition, that's the problem with City and the city Goodnight, Irene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 20 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Some huge performances out there tonight. Fabinho on a yellow early on provided so much protection and little toes in here or there. He won’t get the plaudits tonight, Gigi and Divock and Trent will. Also Matip, was probably better than VVD tonight. Keeper, important couple of saves too. Brilliant. Matip is the most improved player around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Shows just how far we have to go. The gap between top Championship sides and top Prem is wider than the Atlantic. Still think a City like Bristol should be up there. Don't expect to see it in my lifetime. On the evidence of advancing slowly but surely under SL's policy expect to be playing in Europe around 2120 - if we are lucky! Finding a negative angle on a truly wonderful night of football takes some doing but I never doubted you for a second @Ivorguy. 3 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Such a helpful and insightful contribution. I assume you are happy yo yoing between the 2nd and 3rd tier then No ambition, that's the problem with City and the city Goodnight, Irene You’ve really captured the mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: So what are our ambitions then if not to be competing with the best? Same old Bristolian attitude of we'll settle for a comfortable life in Division 1 Lets get to the Prem before setting about toppling Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Such a helpful and insightful contribution. I assume you are happy yo yoing between the 2nd and 3rd tier then No ambition, that's the problem with City and the city Goodnight, Irene First time I’ve heard 4 consecutive higher placed championship finishes being described as yo-yoing... Lets aim for the play offs before we start thinking about playing Barcelona... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 32 minutes ago, RumRed said: Having lived in Liverpool their fans are great and not up themselves, I think it’s the plastics that taint peoples views. 19 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Just got back from a stag weekend in Liverpool, first time there, apart from a couple of football matches. What a brilliant place Liverpool is..! I’ve lived 40 years with completely the wrong impression of the place! Absolutely brilliant, from history, so sightseeing, to night life, to the people! Definitely in my top 10 favourite places in the world, literally! “Four”...?! Watched Liverpool at Anfield (Watford 5-0) this season and got to say it was a brilliant experience - the City and the match. The aura around the club and the atmosphere in the ground was pretty special - so much passion and love for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjiman_LFC Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Despite wanting to see Liverpool win the Premier League more than anything else. Tonight more than made up for last night's disappointment. Can't fault Leicester for their efforts last night though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, TheCulturalBomb said: Perhaps the best game I've ever seen. For Liverpool to boss Barcelona the way they did was on another level. Would love to see the first all one country Finals in both UCL and Europa League. There has already been an all Spanish final. Real beat Athletico Madrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, RedSA said: Watched Liverpool at Anfield (Watford 5-0) this season and got to say it was a brilliant experience - the City and the match. The aura around the club and the atmosphere in the ground was pretty special - so much passion and love for the club. Our trip was totally unrelated to Football. Didn’t even see Goodison or Anfield..! I’d been to Anfield 3 times before (City, Liverpool V Newcastle 4-3 & an England match), but had never stayed there and looked around. Great place and can’t wait to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Makes a mockery of the "champions" league when neither spurs or Liverpool have won the Premier league since its inception. Would be awesome if we had an all English final in both tournaments. Arsenal and Chelsea look pretty set in the Europa. Just hoping spurs get something tomorrow. Having Son back is a big plus. He's well rested from the weekend too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Benjiman_LFC said: Despite wanting to see Liverpool win the Premier League more than anything else. Tonight more than made up for last night's disappointment. Can't fault Leicester for their efforts last night though. I think you are on the wrong forum mate...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Busterrimes said: There has already been an all Spanish final. Real beat Athletico Madrid And Bayern beat Dortmund not Spanish i know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Shows just how far we have to go. The gap between top Championship sides and top Prem is wider than the Atlantic. Still think a City like Bristol should be up there. Don't expect to see it in my lifetime. On the evidence of advancing slowly but surely under SL's policy expect to be playing in Europe around 2120 - if we are lucky! Maybe thinking that football isn't the game for you if you can't sit back and soak up the result, the atmosphere, the emotion, the desire, the determination to overturn a 3-0 first leg defeat with one of, if not, the best and most remarkable 2nd leg performances. Time to take off your City hat and just revel in the game we all love. And give credit where it is undoubtedly due & deserved. Unfortunately for you, i don't think you can. Without resorting to moaning and complaining. Which, on a night like tonight, is uncalled for and nothing short of pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 52 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Name me a better (non-City) game of football that you’ve ever seen! Hallen 5-6 Bristol Manor Farm in the FA Cup extra preliminary round about 10 years ago. The 2 grounds are less than 5 miles apart. Got in free, Manor Farm take the lead, Hallen equalise rinse and repeat up to 5-5. Hallen hit the crossbar, ball bounces around the penalty area and gets cleared off the line. Manor Farm go down the other end, hit the crossbar. Ball is half cleared after a goalmouth scramble and a first time shot rockets into the top corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-hugh-blind Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 What a statement Liverpool have made. English football is the highest standard by far, klopp is class. This is a team without its best players and not even going to win our magical league! Jog on Barca. Far to many Liverpool fans on here mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Wait a minute, we beat Liverpool....so I'm guessing that makes us better than Barcelona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Shows just how far we have to go. The gap between top Championship sides and top Prem is wider than the Atlantic. Still think a City like Bristol should be up there. Don't expect to see it in my lifetime. On the evidence of advancing slowly but surely under SL's policy expect to be playing in Europe around 2120 - if we are lucky! Goes to show the value of the whole ground vocally supporting the players and driving them forward. A one in hundred result but with a manager and players with belief and 50k plus backing you vocally that’s one hell of a result and showcased what a great game football is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, The Batman said: Makes a mockery of the "champions" league when neither spurs or Liverpool have won the Premier league since its inception. Would be awesome if we had an all English final in both tournaments. Arsenal and Chelsea look pretty set in the Europa. Just hoping spurs get something tomorrow. Having Son back is a big plus. He's well rested from the weekend too Would set history but my personal hope is Ajax...would be unprecedented in the modern era. Would prove much like Leicester that the biggest prizes can be won by small to middling budgets, if only rarely. More than the financial side though, I just quite like Ajax for their philosophy etc. As for tonight, full credit to Liverpool- up there with the best comebacks perhaps the best! A real unsung hero in Origi...vital, late winners for them v Everton, Newcastle and a key component tonight. Dunno if Wijnaldum always gets the credit he merits...well he will now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Obviously a massive win but add in to it the fact they're in a title race with arguably the best team in the world, have played 2 games a week nearly all season, was playing against a rested & fully refreshed Barca side, missed Salah, Firmino, Robertson & Kieta and it makes it sound much better. 10/10 for Fabinho who was on a yellow all game & didn't put a foot wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: Wait a minute, we beat Liverpool....so I'm guessing that makes us better than Barcelona? Not just them, but we played Barcelona a couple of years ago. Remember, Jet and Bryan scored as we beat the (then) Barcelona of League 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 The desire to win and the work rate for 90 mins was phenomenal. Every Liverpool player left it all out there. Incredible game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 What a team. Such desire to win - really hope they win it. Amazing game of footy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 It was the Liverpools high tempo that really did for Barca. Liverpool stopped them playing the way that they’re famous for. They couldn’t find an outlet because of the Liverpool players constantly pressing them. They don’t face that kind of pressing in La Liga and they couldn’t live with it. Fantastic game to watch - you could sense the atmosphere via the tv.......a wonderful game of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRed Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 It was OK, but no Mansfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, TomF said: Unlucky Suarez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Filth Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 51 minutes ago, The Batman said: Makes a mockery of the "champions" league when neither spurs or Liverpool have won the Premier league since its inception. Would be awesome if we had an all English final in both tournaments. Arsenal and Chelsea look pretty set in the Europa. Just hoping spurs get something tomorrow. Having Son back is a big plus. He's well rested from the weekend too I’m hoping for an Ajax win tomorrow personally. I’m not a fan of same nation finals for the pure reason described in your first paragraph, just not in th spirit of European cup history imo, the competition should represent the best sides from differing football cultures pitting their wits against one another. We’ve got the fa cup If we want to watch to English sides play each other. What a game though, love to watch Liverpool purely for the way they play football, and that would go for any team in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Busterrimes said: There has already been an all Spanish final. Real beat Athletico Madrid BOTH finals all one country. Europa a d UCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, BanburyRed said: Maybe thinking that football isn't the game for you if you can't sit back and soak up the result, the atmosphere, the emotion, the desire, the determination to overturn a 3-0 first leg defeat with one of, if not, the best and most remarkable 2nd leg performances. Time to take off your City hat and just revel in the game we all love. And give credit where it is undoubtedly due & deserved. Unfortunately for you, i don't think you can. Without resorting to moaning and complaining. Which, on a night like tonight, is uncalled for and nothing short of pathetic. Can I respectfully remind you this is a City forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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