The Football.....

[Doseone]

Can I just point out that, in real important football, Palace are beating Hull 4-1, to keep things tight at the top of the championship.

Palace still got their scary Ultras?

 

[akb]

Intent, as said above should be the deciding factor. Unfortunately the ref doesn't have replays to view mid game before he makes decisions. It was obvious from the replays that Nani was fully focused on the ball at all times. There was no way he could have pulled out when he realised Arbeloa was there. IMO Arbeloa put himself in the dangerous position through no fault of Nanis. Picking the ball out of mid air is a Nani trait to get on the counter.

 

[akb]

I just feel cheated of a classic game of football.

Spot on. Was a great game to watch. Been looking forward to it all day. Even drove to work today to ensure I was home in time

 

[Stephenite]

i took the day off, as i'm on evening shift.

 

[Primal Scream]

It was nice to see Man u get the sh1tty end of the stick for once, the bias shown in their favour by refs is obvious, some refs should have a manure squad number.

Alladyce was fined for pointing this out.

 

[dellzeqq]

it was a red all night long. Reckless play that could have had serious consequences. And Mourinho's tactics were sublime.

 

[Stephenite]

It seems to me Mourinho is a logician - and Ferguson is an artist.

 

[akb]

it was a red all night long. Reckless play that could have had serious consequences. And Fergie's tactics were sublime.

FTFY

 

[SpokeyDokey]

That was a red imo - accidental or not that was a high studs up kick.

I think the disallowed Real goal should have stood and Rafael should have walked for the handball off the line.

Funny thing, I remember the press and MUFC fans in particular berating us (CFC) for harrassing the idiot Norwegian ref' after the infamous Barca' match but it's apparently ok for Ferdinand to do his thing! Funny game football.

It would have been amusing to see the press reaction if JT had been in Nani's place tonight. Something akin to the 4 Horsemen riding in methinks.

 

[Kies]

Two equal teams ,ruled by a ref that got it wrong IMO.
The game was over from that point forward

A yellow yes .... But never a red!

 

[dellzeqq]

Dortmund looked tasty (with apologies to CC's many 04 supporters).

It's boiling down to a really classy set of quarter finals. Milan, Juventus, Real, Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Schalke 04, PSG, Malaga or Porto. Malaga are the romantic's choice, but my money's on Real.

 

[mark st1]

Bayern for me unless Arse nil can pull off a miracle

 

[mark st1]

it was a red all night long. Reckless play that could have had serious consequences. And Mourinho's tactics were sublime.

its just another inconsistent refereeing decision if reckless means red then Adebayor should have walked after 20 mins of the game Sunday. I just didnt see the reckless factor last night it was accidental for me. However his foot was high to take the ball which he had every right to do so i suppose he took the chance and the ref took it as dangerous play. Never mind Sport hurts and all that

 

[brodiej]

Dortmund looked tasty (with apologies to CC's many 04 supporters).

It's boiling down to a really classy set of quarter finals. Milan, Juventus, Real, Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Schalke 04, PSG, Malaga or Porto. Malaga are the romantic's choice, but my money's on Real.

I agree. It's looking good. I think the German teams have played really well but Muorinho is about the only person around whose hype is just about believable so Id put Real in with a chance.
I thought it was a red card, if harsh, but I thought Real would score least 1 anyway last night whatever

 

[Spartak]

Palace? Palace? Who the f*** is Palace?

Managed by the GREAT Ian Holloway !