Lakenheath Old Boys

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Champions League Qualifiers

It's crunch time for those clubs still trying to get into the group stage of the Champions League. In the most enticing match-up, Arsenal take a two goal advantage into the Emirates today.

I'll be in and out as usual but feel free to comment if you're following along.

55 Comments:

Blogger United We Stand said...

Game is on FSC today and Athletico Madrid on my Fox network
I am off to lunch right now so I won't be home for it much.

Nice picture on this post

2:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cheers, mate. I'm back at my break to watch a bit of the Arsenal. They're at 0-0 with just a few minutes gone.

3:15 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Penalty to Arsenal!

Eduardo wins a penalty after being brought to ground by Boruc - although the Celtic players and fans are far from happy with the decision.

3:19 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Eduardo steps up and slots home well.

Arsenal 1-0 up (3-0 on agg.)

Game over?

3:19 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

In the Carling Cup, Spurs have continued their terrific run of form; they're 0-2 up at Doncaster.

Blackpool are 2-0 up over Wigan.

WBA and Rotheram are locked at 1-1

Cardiff are 1-0 up over Bristol Rovers.

3:21 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am back at the 52nd minute
Thomas says it was NEVER a penalty

3:55 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Two nil!!

3:55 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Eboue with the goal

3:56 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Just turned on the Gillette Soccer Special on from p2p. Used the first link

Spurs are 4 nil up
Newcastle are losing at home 2-3
West Brom are two one up

3:58 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wigan are three nil down to Blackpool
What is up with Wigan? Killed Villa and haven't done squat since

Only 26,000 at St. James'

3:59 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Rotherham tie it up after a minute against WBA

4:01 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Celtic fans making lots of noise

Penalty against Spurs... Doncaster 1 Spurs 4

4:03 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Carlisle have scored at Bristol City

4:07 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Draw for the CL is tomorrow afternoon

4:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The Toon have tied it up at 3-3
A pen by Ameobi

4:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Blackpool FOUR Wigan 0

4:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Cardiff two up against Bristol Rovers
Not a good night for Bristols...just a bit of gossip

Spurs have scored their fifth Pava with the goal

4:12 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

L. Orient and Stoke still scoreless
the same reporter at that match was the bloke for the scoreless math at Wolves last night

JINX!

4:13 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Just saw the replay of the Arse's penalty. What a dive!!

4:15 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Last time Donscaster and Spurs met was in the same competition. Scoreline 7-2. Same again tonight?


Arse Shaven (hehehe) scores after two minutes on the pitch.
His first goals since his wonderful four at Anfield

4:17 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I've just come back from my class in time to see Arshavin slot home Arse's third goal. This is embarrassing!

4:17 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And they're still pouring it on, looking for #4. Gooner will be well pleased by this display.

Celtic fans still making the best of a day out in the big city.

4:19 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Pompey have their new owner.
He has paid off all their debts.
Good news!

4:20 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

So, here's a question for you, Dave: do these clubs that get knocked out of CL at this stage like Celtic go into the Europa League or are they out of Europe altogether?

4:20 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Bristol Rovers get a goal back at Cardiff
Something like 28 goals in the seven Cup matches

4:20 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nicosia, Olympiacos and Stuttgart seem to be joining Arsenal in the CL group stages. Fiorentina and Sporting are still at 3-3 on agg.

4:22 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It looks as if Orient vs. Stoke is the only one going to extra time. No, WBA and Rotherham are also at 2-2. And Newcastle and Huddersfield are at 3-3. What was I thinking?

4:23 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Bob
I think they go into the Europa League
Don't know though

Carlisle go two up at Bristol C.

4:23 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Into the last ten minutes at the Emirates.

4:24 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nick Bendtner was nearly in there again, called back for a push.

4:25 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

What must be Tony Mowbray be thinking? His side has been absolutely mullered!!

4:27 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I guess United's five nil win wasn't that impressive
Blackpool have scored four

4:28 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It looks as if Wigan have fielded an under-strength side tonight. I do not know why Premiership sides do that. Realistically this is probably going to be Wigan's best chance of silverware this season.

4:29 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

At Brisbane Road, some guys saves the ball off with his head, it goes straight up and hits the bar, comes right down and hits the guy in the head again and then cleared!

Cardiff are three one up


The Toon have gone 4-3 up after being 1-3 down
Kevin Nolan with the goal

4:29 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Looks like Ramsey's hobbling off.

4:30 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Couldn't agree with you more

They are never going to win the league... win a CUP!

4:30 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Let's hope all the Arse team get knocks. They are at Old Trafford on Saturday at 12:30

4:31 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

3rd round draw for the Carling Cup is Saturday
Did you read my comment from yesterday about your lot?

4:34 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Into stoppage time now at the Emirates. The game was over long ago.

4:34 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Celtic get a goal back

4:35 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yes, I saw your dig and you're quite right. We really don't want to face even your C team with the kids.

No, I'll have Rotherham or the Orient, ta very much.

4:35 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Great stretching volley at the back post


Spurs win 5-1

4:35 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Celtic win 3-1

4:35 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Leyton Orient and Stoke go into extra time

4:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cor! What a volley. Shame for him that it's in the 93rd minute and is academic.

3-1 (5-1 on agg.)

4:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm off for my late class, mate. Have a good one and I'll catch up with you later.

4:36 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Take care

4:37 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wigan score a late conciliation
It is over

4:39 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Carlisle beat Bristol City

4:40 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am off
Take care everyone

Talk to you Saturday

4:41 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Confirmed by the BBC

2128: Celtic will go into the Uefa Europa League now, and that draw will be made on Friday.

4:50 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Went to a pub to watch Celtic/Arsenal and grab some food. Left after goal number two. Gunners have started the season playing very well.

6:32 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sorry, Someone. It wasn't to be this season for the Hoops. Good luck in the Europa, though.

By the way, what's a good soccer pub in Columbus?

7:16 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

There are two good ones. Fado at Easton, and they're the Celtic supporters gathering place. Costs ten bucks a game though. They show most EPL also.

I go to Claddagh, in the brewery district. It's closer to my home. The staff are friendly and they show a lot of soccer. They are the offical away spot of the Crew.

Ended up at BW3 on campus late last night, that they were showing poker instead of the Crew was a joke - until I saw the score of the game. Glad I did not see that!

9:49 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cheers, Someone. I need to get to Columbus before long.

10:56 PM  

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