This would be an enormous embarrassment if it were true. I hope it isn't, but it if it is, Dinamo should be banned for a decade.

Ferguson hit back when asked about Keane's comments, remarking on his former captain's experience as a manager.

"He had an opportunity to prove himself as a manager too," Ferguson said. "It is a difficult job."

No love lost there!

Nobody's mentioned Samir.
Let's all laugh at Nasri 😆😆😆

That Zagreb game was bought. Disgrace.

Caligula wrote:

Nobody's mentioned Samir.
Let's all laugh at Nasri 😆😆😆

Nana-nana-nana-nana-nanananana- Europa league Europa league
Europa league.

Short of giving City the focus of the PL, I think they will wobble now and it will encourage other sides to have a go.

I just watched the Basel game. I followed Napoli last night so I had only seen the highlights. Was surprised to see that Basel were actually outplaying United for large parts of the game. They took less shots and had a little less possession but they controlled the space in midfield much better. Shaqiri is some talent. I'm still not sure which one his best foot is. Great balance too for a short guy. Really low centre of gravity.

Right Klaus, United had no midfield presence whatsoever. Basle always seemed to have an extra man there. It was an entertaining game with both sides having a go. It was more enjoyable than the first game I watched - Bayern/Citeh. I couldn't stand to watch the Napoli game. I have a soft spot for them

Indeed. What do you think about Hamsik? He's had a terrific year so far. Masterminded everything against Villarreal last night. They put both Senna and Bruno on him and he just danced away from them. He's unplayable when he's in the right mood.

Hamsik is a tremendous player, and is at the heart of the Napoli attack. He has tremendous pitch vision, is deceptively strong and can be a goal threat. I like him. I really hope Napoli do well. As much as I like Hamsik, Cavani and Lavezzi, it would be nice to see them create a strong team that can challenge both in Italy and Europe for at least another season. It'd be sad to see Mourinho and Mancini pick off the best players.

Carl Jenkinson wrote:

We're gonna win the champions league. I can sense it

Well you've gotta be in it to win it.

And we still are. 8)

Milan to meet Barca at some point and knock them out
Some pub team to knock Chelsky out
Bayern to knock Real out

Milan to then knock Bayern out
and we get Milan in the final. Then we win by a penalty kick caused by Gerrard diving off a cliff, a sight so spectacular the ref has to just give the peno to an English team.

Caligula wrote:

Hamsik is a tremendous player, and is at the heart of the Napoli attack. He has tremendous pitch vision, is deceptively strong and can be a goal threat. I like him. I really hope Napoli do well. As much as I like Hamsik, Cavani and Lavezzi, it would be nice to see them create a strong team that can challenge both in Italy and Europe for at least another season. It'd be sad to see Mourinho and Mancini pick off the best players.

I would rather Shaqiri than Hamsik.

If there was only one player I can take from Napoli, I would definitely be Cavani

Did anyone see valbuena's goal against Dortmund? Class!

2 months later

The first half of Barca-Leverkusen is horrible. Barca really miss Xavi. Watching Barca plays gives me nightmares about the last few years - Barca has almost 80% of possession and created one clear-cut chance. No penetration. Fabregas is actually playing in the Xavi role.

FEBravo, I now appoint you my spokesperson. I watched that Barca first half and almost felt sick. They had one exciting moment, the incisive pass from Messi to Alexis for the goal. Otherwise, it was soporific pass-pass football, without any of their famed tippy-tappy flair. They are awful to watch at times. Give me the cut and thrust of Real Madrid.