That may be the case but you have to be in the competition first. Expectations are fine, but nothing beats the real experience. Not having experienced any European nights i can only imagine it would great, who ever you beat. You can probably say the same about beating MU or Spurs these days but it doesnt take anything away from the occasion imo.
Yes, though if it had been us it would have been 24 hours respite from weeks of messageboard wailing anguish that we were flushing our PL status down the drain for the folly of pursuing some European fun!! Because they've obviously not been doing great in the league so far this season. I imagine some of their fans are pushing that point even now.Anyone jealous of the Cherries tonight then?
Great post. The problem i have with this type of statement is its often based on what was happening 20 to 50 years ago. So it suits the arguement of today of the mighty Leeds, Nottm For, AC Milan etc etc, and reference to Brentford, Como and Muff as little teams. We all know that the football of today is different and requires i would say more smarter solutions, so for instance its not so dependant on the size of the clubs ground, or the number of supporters you have. I would argue those so called bigger clubs had a major head start on us but have been unable to change their approach to what is important in football today, allowing us to sneak up on the rails. Spurs being a prime example of this (throwing money at the issue solves all problems). Despite many of the so called bigger clubs living in denial it may take another 20 or 30 years for the penny to drop.
Somewhere in Italy, there's a fan suggesting: "I'd expect most Serie A teams to beat Manchester Utd" - and they'd probably be right!
Like you...I have a sense that the football landscape will change in the coming years....it would only take a sustained period of global economic downturn/austerity for this to happen... notwithstanding the outcome of the MCFC investigation......and dare I say it....'clubs like' BFC and the other clubs you mention who already operate a sustainability model...will be very well placed to compete with the recognised 'big' clubs in all competitions....we don't have to change what we are currently doing..... but the big spenders will... our time will come.
Very good post.
Milan being good in Italy would only fuel some other's feelings of an imbalance "even the 4th best team in Italy can't keep up with the English dominance"
Bournemouth probably pay higher wages then Milan and also are smarter in the transfer market. I mean they spent £65m or so on goncalo Ramos who is pretty ordinary
Well as you can see wage bill is very similar. So yes they probably do have a smaller squad and pay more to key players.
Reminder, selfishly we want English clubs to do well. But it is hard to hold back a snigger
So little confidence in that side. The slightest thing and it’s gone. Now they’re either trying too hard, or to do the impossible.
It is but it adds more nails to Carricks demise and being shown the door before we play them.
Should be two yellows no? shirt off, and leaving the field?
No. 1 for excessive celebration.
I looked away for a minute, what did he do to get sent off?
Late challenge.
Dived in for a ball he was never reaching. Not a bad foul, but too hyper after the 2 late goals. Is he in trouble for coming back onto the pitch for the post match celebrations?
