The Football.....

[SpokeyDokey]

They probably were a bit relaxed I suppose, but the damage was already done.

I hope Man City manage to hold on against Atletico tonight, but it's going to be tough.

They definitely weren't relaxed - both sides gave everything, Chelsea were better and deserved the win.

Two different commentators had it down as a classic CL match for the neutral.

 

[AndyRM]

They definitely weren't relaxed - both sides gave everything, Chelsea were better and deserved the win.

Two different commentators had it down as a classic CL match for the neutral.

I've only seen highlights to be fair - I was watching Scotland not get hammered by Spain. And then Kenny Shiels once again talking utter rubbish in a post match interview. I reckon he's talked his way out of a job, again.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Athletico don’t disappoint , true to form . One of the dirtiest sides going. What an absolute farce of end to the game. A taste of their own medicine . Simeone does have them set up well to frustrate the opposition but some satisfaction to the end result tonight. Ref had a shocker

 

[Seevio]

Much as I wanted Atletico to win, the competition is better off with them out of it.

 

[Beebo]

Two English teams v two Spanish teams
id prefer an all English semi and an all Spanish semi to guarantee a mixed final.

 

[PaulB]

Two English teams v two Spanish teams
id prefer an all English semi and an all Spanish semi to guarantee a mixed final.

That's two Spanish teams, one English team and one UAE team.

 

[AndyRM]

That's two Spanish teams, one English team and one UAE team.

You're aware of who owns Liverpool, right?

 

[Stephenite]

That's two Spanish teams, one English team and one UAE team.

Isn’t Liverpool owned by Fenway Sports Group, an American company?

 

[roubaixtuesday]

That's two Spanish teams, one English team and one UAE team.

Extra salty nuts with your bitter Sir?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

You're aware of who owns Liverpool, right?

Isn’t Liverpool owned by Fenway Sports Group, an American company?

A fact conveniently ignored by some inhabitants of The Red & White Kop forum.

 

[PaulB]

Extra salty nuts with your bitter Sir?

'Salty' - catch-all term used by the lazy-trendy to signify they can't be bothered to formulate an argument of their own.

'Salty'! The Oiligarchs who run Manchester City are believed to be under scrutiny which could result in the imposition of some of the same sanctions Chelsea are subject to. And I'm to be 'salty' about that?

 

[PaulB]

Isn’t Liverpool owned by Fenway Sports Group, an American company?

Yes, I believe they are. Isn't Manchester City owned by an oiligarch of the United Arab Emirates?

 

[ianrauk]

C'mon the Spaniards...

 

[AndyRM]

'Salty' - catch-all term used by the lazy-trendy to signify they can't be bothered to formulate an argument of their own.

'Salty'! The Oiligarchs who run Manchester City are believed to be under scrutiny which could result in the imposition of some of the same sanctions Chelsea are subject to. And I'm to be 'salty' about that?

You're not forming much of an argument of your own here. I'm no fan of the UAE, but at least they never tried to trademark the word 'Manchester'.

Man City have been investigated for ages. Nothing has ever managed to stick, so they've either got fantastic lawyers or aren't doing anything technically wrong. Probably a combination of both.

 

[Rusty Nails]

That's two Spanish teams, one English US team and one UAE team.

FTFY

Perhaps that is what you meant to say.

Without criticising the owners of any team much of English football is at least part-owned by wealthy people from other countries.