Bloody Football!

[SammiValentine]

I don't understand what the process was; I am assuming Ferguson was a key figure in the decision but I understand some Board members and respected elders were too -didn't I read somewhere that Bobby Charlton didn't want Mourinho at United? There are good managers in Europe who would have wanted Ferguson's job, yet it seems Jurgen Klopp maybe didn't want it; I don't know. You look at Real Madrid and ask how many managers have they had in recent years? Is Carlo Ancelotti doing something there now Mourinho didn't? It hasn't stopped Ronaldo who's goal scoring form is beyond the ability of most other players...

they should all stick to having a bevyy and wanking over various pairs of giggs used shorts. (rumour)

[Stavros]

I had to go to a pub to watch this evening's game, and although the result was satisfactory there were some hairy moments, with Olympiakos allowed to run at the defence unchallenged, and it isn't as if Olympiakos are a world class team. That said there was some passion, some momentum which has been lacking, but now I suppose they will lose RVP for a while if it is as bad as it looked on the night. Martinez...yes, one of those under-rated managers...who knows....

[robertlouis]

I had to go to a pub to watch this evening's game, and although the result was satisfactory there were some hairy moments, with Olympiakos allowed to run at the defence unchallenged, and it isn't as if Olympiakos are a world class team. That said there was some passion, some momentum which has been lacking, but now I suppose they will lose RVP for a while if it is as bad as it looked on the night. Martinez...yes, one of those under-rated managers...who knows....

Sounded like an exciting match on radio 5 - even Alan Greene said so. But I take back what I said after the first match.

That said, the last eight in the Champions League look about the strongest ever. Both Chelsea and Utd will have their work cut out. And as the fixtures pile up even Mourinho will find it difficult to balance the needs of his team and his never-satisfied owner in both competitions.

[Stavros]

Most bookies are offering Manchester United at 16/1 as the rank outsiders with Bayern Munich favourites, closely followed by Real Madrid and Barcelona. But you can get 20/1 for United with some (Coral, apparently). Perhaps now is the time for Moyes to use Chicharito and Januzaj...? Worth a punt?

[beaufont]

Most bookies are offering Manchester United at 16/1 as the rank outsiders with Bayern Munich favourites, closely followed by Real Madrid and Barcelona. But you can get 20/1 for United with some (Coral, apparently). Perhaps now is the time for Moyes to use Chicharito and Januzaj...? Worth a punt?

No better putting your money on something else, I would say Utd winning the Champions League is as likely to happen as them finishing in the top 4 of the Prem this season. This Utd team is lacking in world class players & the weakest for many a year. Nobody is affraid to visit Old Trafford these days apart from Mr.Moyes.

[robertlouis]

Most bookies are offering Manchester United at 16/1 as the rank outsiders with Bayern Munich favourites, closely followed by Real Madrid and Barcelona. But you can get 20/1 for United with some (Coral, apparently). Perhaps now is the time for Moyes to use Chicharito and Januzaj...? Worth a punt?

If I was going to put money on an English team it would be Chelsea, but I don't see either them or Man U winning it this year.

[The Piper]

Don't put your pennies on Man.Utd they've got Bayern M in the next round.
Chelsea may go thru',they drew Paris SG.

[SammiValentine]

most bookies are offering manchester united at 16/1 as the rank outsiders with bayern munich favourites, closely followed by real madrid and barcelona. But you can get 20/1 for united with some (coral, apparently). Perhaps now is the time for moyes to use chicharito and januzaj...? Worth a punt?

lol !!!!

[robertlouis]

lol !!!!

Arsene's 1000th turned into a nightmare, Man City strolled against Fulham, and Liverpool continued with their we'll score more than you approach against Cardiff.

So it's as you were at the top, except that Arsenal are losing touch with others.

And with Chelsea and City still to visit Anfield, the dream is still very much alive.

[robertlouis]

By the way Sammi, are you going to find yourself in the weird position of shouting for United in the Manchester derby on Tuesday?