I think if there was any chance at all to appeal it, Barcelona would have done so rigorously. I was actually kind of surprised they didn't, but as another poster said, there's nothing wrong with taking a corner quickly.
Should have if the ref actually checked it.
Ajax are the clear favourites. More injuries for us (again, ffs) and they have the advantage from the first leg. They're an excellent team all over as well.
The straws I'm clutching at currently:
-Sissoko is back!
-Son is back!
-It will arguably be the first time that Ajax are favourites in the competition so will be interesting to see how they cope with that
-One of the Dutch posters was suggesting that the Netherlands are collectively talking about how Ajax are going to fare in the final already and I saw one of their forums where some of the posters were talking about a 4-0 victory etc. In fairness, I don't blame them for their confidence but hopefully the players are the same
Yeah, nobody from any other country or club here was talking about already being in the next round and predicting “smash” games in the order of 3, 4-0 every damn day, not in the least City and Tottenham fans assessing the strength of their future opponents.Ah the Dutch' arrogance, never fails to amaze
How is that a regression? It means boring teams can't get away with just 1 goal and parking the bus like Mourinho's Internazionale.
Yeah, nobody from any other country or club here was talking about already being in the next round and predicting “smash” games in the order of 3, 4-0 every damn day, not in the least City and Tottenham fans assessing the strength of their future opponents.
Juve was already proclaimed champions with an “easy route to the final” etc.
Should one really expect to browse a fan forum and not find arrogance, misplaced or over the top confidence and pride all over the place?
Hell, a Willem II fan already got a tattoo of the “cupwinner 2019” prior to playing Ajax...
https://www.google.nl/amp/s/www.omr...liezen-bekerfinale-Ik-heb-geen-greintje-spijt
And yeah he had it adapted and says he isn’t sorry he got a tattoo of the cup and date in the first place.
You're right, Ajax fans are not unique in that at all. Though having said that, as far as Spurs fans I've spoken to personally, very few expected us to go through vs City and the overwhelming majority gave Ajax the respect they deserved.
I just found it funny because there are some on here that like taking any opportunity to criticise the English/ fans of the PL teams for apparent arrogance when it is clearly a universal trait.
I'm obviously hoping some of that arrogance seeps down to the players but I'm sure it won't.
it's fair enough though after eliminating Juve and Real.
No, it would just be the top 4. Extra places are only needed when a side outside of the top 4 wins a trophy.
Yeah so c'mon Valencia and if that fails c'mon Chelsea! Can't be the only top 6 side not to qualify.I see, so its only if Arsenal are 5th in the league and win the Europa League then they would qualify and make it 5 from England.
Had my hopes up there for a second
So who has the best chance of beating Liverpool in the Final :
Ajax or Tottenham ?
Yeah, that is gutting. IIRC didn't VVD escape what looked a red card and penalty fairly early? Then there's that last minute shot that just hit Allison's face. Moments like that and Dembele's shocking cameo have put their name on the trophy.
