09 Jul 2025 23:20:56
Big excited for the final match i think it will tell whether the club is back along the top clubs or if the club had a good schedule into the final with ease of matches.
10 Jul 2025 06:58:33
I have only focused on who we have played to rea h the final. I assume that the teams we played in the knockout stages got there because they had beaten so called good teams.
The final will be a good test for our players and manager. I would think we must be big outsiders but I would also like to think we will make them work hard. I noticed when RM went to a 433 in the second half last night it became more of a contest.
10 Jul 2025 10:57:10
We certainly had the better hald of the draw and possibly benfited from Al-Hilal upset in deservedly beating City of course.
PSG will be strong favourites of course on Sunday given manner of demolition of Real Madrid and many other teams in recent months including pretty close contests versus all 4 English entrants in Champions League. But fact that Villa and City won their home legs, and Liverpool the away leg plus close contests that PSG won v Arsenal suggests they have some vulnerabilities - as did semi--final v Barcelona - not least in defense, like us, though their GK in an elite league above ours I'd think.
COYB!
10 Jul 2025 11:27:49
I know this will be just me but I’m not a fan of there keeper.
10 Jul 2025 12:08:20
Tom, I ‘m not a fan of ours. The prospect of Sanchez trying to play the ball out with the PSG forwards pressing will give me nightmares.
10 Jul 2025 13:14:20
Agreed Jimbo, that is my worry as well.
Also our possession football with their aggressive press is a worry.
We need to get in behind them and put them on the back foot.
10 Jul 2025 13:22:51
Jimbo, you don’t say!
10 Jul 2025 16:42:06
Bill, there back line is ridiculously quick. I think Neto will be the key player for us. Also, our CF needs a good first touch and be willing to come short. I think for that reason he will start with Pedro.
10 Jul 2025 16:58:21
Tom, yes I do say and am willing to say.
10 Jul 2025 17:35:23
Well, I’m hoping he has a good game and can maintain the form he showed towards the end of last season but go no credit for from some people. It would be lovely if, in a positive way, he could put the lurkers back in there box for just a few games.
11 Jul 2025 08:17:54
Tom. I too hope he has a good game but he still isn’t good enough if we are serious about challenging for trophies; it’s an area we must strengthen.
11 Jul 2025 08:55:34
We all think that by that has nothing to do with criticism and praise being given when it’s due.