Barcelona v Chelsea (The European Classic) (Oct 18 & 31)

Messiah wrote:

Agooner wrote:I'll be rooting for chelsea tonight and this is thee reason why:

Laporta told reporters:

"I see where Arsenal are in the Premiership while Barcelona have become a reference point in world football.

"Maybe Henry has some regrets he didn't come to us but he is a player who will never again be part of our plans.

"His refusal to sign for us surprised me - I can't deny that."


That sounds bitter and disrespectfull to our club. I hope chelsea spank them tonight and i think they will do it.

while i will not question henry decision to stay at arsenal, at the end of the day when it comes down to achivements won he will regert not joining Barca.

I don't think henry will regret it because he's still gonna win titles at arsenal- maybe less than Barca. He has already made his decision and signed for the club he loves, Laporta should get over it and not come out with comments like this, there are plenty of players out there FFS

Its not a guarntee he win titles though. Not with Chelsea as strong as they are and Liverpool and Man United fighting just as strong if Chelsea don't deliver.

Agooner, realistically, what will he win with arsenal?

Nothing.

Parks Lives wrote:I don't know why but I want Chelsea to win tonight as well. Something about Barca that rubs me up the wrong way and I even respect alot of there players like Xavi, Marquez, Gudjohnsen etc.

I'm not going to if Barca win though.

Traitor!

It would be nice if one of you win both matches, preferably Barca...could make things a bit easier for us...

There's more to football than titles - as Man U fans are having to learn

robert wrote:

Parks Lives wrote:I don't know why but I want Chelsea to win tonight as well. Something about Barca that rubs me up the wrong way and I even respect alot of there players like Xavi, Marquez, Gudjohnsen etc.

I'm not going to if Barca win though.

Traitor!

I just don't like Barcelona that much.

Sorry Robert.

Maybe loyalty means more to Henry than winning titles?

But surely any neutral would say Man Utd have a higher chance of winning things this year than arsenal.

A good shot at the Carling Cup, decent FA cup run, thats the limit for henry and co this season.

theflyingfrenchman wrote:Maybe loyalty means more to Henry than winning titles?

Loyalty? The man plays for himself.

theflyingfrenchman wrote:Maybe loyalty means more to Henry than winning titles?

Take the moral highground if you like.

AGooner was the one who brought up titles.

Parks Lives wrote:I don't know why but I want Chelsea to win tonight as well. Something about Barca that rubs me up the wrong way and I even respect alot of there players like Xavi, Marquez, Gudjohnsen etc.

I'm not going to if Barca win though.

Their incessant diving and card-waving maybe?

waft the hapless youth wrote:

theflyingfrenchman wrote:Maybe loyalty means more to Henry than winning titles?

Loyalty? The man plays for himself.

Then why not move clubs if he would gain more money and titles at Barcelona?

theflyingfrenchman wrote:

waft the hapless youth wrote:

theflyingfrenchman wrote:Maybe loyalty means more to Henry than winning titles?

Loyalty? The man plays for himself.

Then why not move clubs if he would gain more money and titles at Barcelona?

Because he wouldn't get the adoration he gets from the arsenal fans. Barca have Ronnie, how would thierry compete, he is vain, couldn't bare being just another player.

He plays for himself, you've seen when arsenal are struggling, he trys to take the game by the scruff of the neck , starts taking all (poor) set pieces, moans at his team-mates and flaps his hands about wearing a frown.

waft the hapless youth wrote:

theflyingfrenchman wrote:

waft the hapless youth wrote:

theflyingfrenchman wrote:Maybe loyalty means more to Henry than winning titles?

Loyalty? The man plays for himself.

Then why not move clubs if he would gain more money and titles at Barcelona?

Because he wouldn't get the adoration he gets from the arsenal fans. Barca have Ronnie, how would thierry compete, he is vain, couldn't bare being just another player.

He plays for himself, you've seen when arsenal are struggling, he trys to take the game by the scruff of the neck , starts taking all (poor) set pieces, moans at his team-mates and flaps his hands about wearing a frown.

No, its because Barcelona dont have je nais se quios vava voom

The Real White Pele wrote:

Parks Lives wrote:I don't know why but I want Chelsea to win tonight as well. Something about Barca that rubs me up the wrong way and I even respect alot of there players like Xavi, Marquez, Gudjohnsen etc.

I'm not going to if Barca win though.

Their incessant diving and card-waving maybe?

Could be.

I be cheering on Barcelona tonight.

Forza Barça!

rai Mihawk wrote:I be cheering on Barcelona tonight.

Forza Barça!

Me too

Valdes > Hilario
Zambo = Boulah (neither settled)
Puyol = Terry
Marquez > Carvahilo
Gio < Bridge/Cole
Edmilson < Essien
Xavi > Lampard
Deco = Ballack
Messi > Robben
Ronaldinhio > Sheva
Gudjohnsen < Drobga

Better team cohesion = Barcelona.

Only big advantage for Chelsea is they are at home.

I hope he's in goal..

Parks Lives wrote:Valdes > Hilario
Zambo = Boulah (neither settled)
Puyol = Terry
Marquez > Carvahilo
Gio < Bridge/Cole
Edmilson < Essien
Xavi > Lampard
Deco = Ballack
Messi > Robben
Ronaldinhio > Sheva
Gudjohnsen < Drobga

Better team cohesion = Barcelona.

Only big advantage for Chelsea is they are at home.

Yo Parky! why do you match the teams like that? Wouldn't it make a little more sense if you were to match Messi and Bridge/Ashley Cole? Ronaldinho and Terry? Xavi and Lampard?

Parks Lives wrote:Valdes > Hilario
Zambo = Boulah (neither settled)
Puyol = Terry
Marquez > Carvahilo
Gio < Bridge/Cole
Edmilson < Essien
Xavi > Lampard
Deco = Ballack
Messi > Robben
Ronaldinhio > Sheva
Gudjohnsen < Drobga

Better team cohesion = Barcelona.

Only big advantage for Chelsea is they are at home.

These comparissons are the niggest bullshit in the world... It doesn't say a thing!!

Cheers Ricardo...

both teams can win it but I am afraid it will be a bloody 0-0....

Still, Barcelona are the better team at the moment!

Parks Lives wrote:Its not a guarntee he win titles though. Not with Chelsea as strong as they are and Liverpool and Man United fighting just as strong if Chelsea don't deliver.

Parrky, we have a better squad than manu and pool . The only adavantage chelsea have over us is experiencece but that will change in the next 2-3 years. I really believe we are going to win the league and possibly the CL too bfore henry reaches 33.

waft the hapless youth wrote:Agooner, realistically, what will he win with arsenal?

Nothing.

read what i wrote above.

waft the hapless youth wrote:But surely any neutral would say Man Utd have a higher chance of winning things this year than arsenal.

A good shot at the Carling Cup, decent FA cup run, thats the limit for henry and co this season.

Agooner wrote:

waft the hapless youth wrote:But surely any neutral would say Man Utd have a higher chance of winning things this year than arsenal.

A good shot at the Carling Cup, decent FA cup run, thats the limit for henry and co this season.

Agooner wrote:

waft the hapless youth wrote:But surely any neutral would say Man Utd have a higher chance of winning things this year than arsenal.

A good shot at the Carling Cup, decent FA cup run, thats the limit for henry and co this season.

You wouldn't?

Agooner wrote:

Parks Lives wrote:Its not a guarntee he win titles though. Not with Chelsea as strong as they are and Liverpool and Man United fighting just as strong if Chelsea don't deliver.

Parrky, we have a better squad than manu and pool . The only adavantage chelsea have over us is experiencece but that will change in the next 2-3 years. I really believe we are going to win the league and possibly the CL too bfore henry reaches 33.

Very debatable. I think Liverpool have a better squad than you and I think we have a better team than you.

No doubt you'll come back to the recent game, even though we've consistently got the better of you for the last 2 seasons. We were also missing Van Der Sar, Heinze, Vidic, Carrick and Giggs. You were only missing Henry.