Hank Scorpio Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Why can't Man City come close to selling out their games for Champions League ties?I might be wrong here, but is that large empty bit in the photo on the left not the section above the away fans? I agree with your sentiment, though. Seems bizarre that they get such a shit home crowd for the group stage games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandcowden Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 8 hours ago, NorthernLights said: Why can't Man City come close to selling out their games for Champions League ties? are their prices OTT for these ties? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just now, Hank Scorpio said: I might be wrong here, but is that large empty bit in the photo on the left not the section above the away fans? I agree with your sentiment, though. Seems bizarre that they get such a shit home crowd for the group stage games. Not on the season ticket and midweek rules a lot of people out. Traditionally this has been the case. Even at Anfield pre 2005 and loyalty points system crowds weren’t great. Boavista 2001 was the first home Champions League game for Liverpool and the attendance was only 30,000 odd. Olympiakos in December 2004 only sold out on the day. Far from the case nowadays though. 11 hours ago, Musketeer Gripweed said: Just think of the self preservation society. They would manage it. Impressed with Fekir from what I've watched tonight. Hope this one works out the same way as van Dijk did. I think the medical was the end of that one full stop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just seen the Ronaldo sending off. No way that’s a straight red. He’s touched his head. Both players should have been yellow carded and move on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, jamamafegan said: Just seen the Ronaldo sending off. No way that’s a straight red. He’s touched his head. Both players should have been yellow carded and move on. ^^^^ in tears 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, jamamafegan said: Just seen the Ronaldo sending off. No way that’s a straight red. He’s touched his head. Both players should have been yellow carded and move on. Have you seen the Ev ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I might be wrong here, but is that large empty bit in the photo on the left not the section above the away fans? I agree with your sentiment, though. Seems bizarre that they get such a shit home crowd for the group stage games. You are correct, the Lyon fans were all in the bottom tier of that section. Were still empty seats visible throughout the game and the place was half empty by full time despite it only being 2-1. Atmosphere was still shit before they were losing. Their support has always been shit in Europe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I just had a look on Google Maps. Not sure I would fancy driving back over Mont Blanc in the dark on a supporters bus.Try getting to Elgin midweek!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 13 hours ago, ayrshire_nomad said: BT Sports "man city favourites for the champions league this season" 13 hours ago, The OP said: Yeah that’s twice they’ve said it now. Sure the 3 in a row winners and the team that beat the 3 in a row winners to the title will be surprised. The English pundits will do anything to big up the PL sides. They were favourites in the betting markets, so not an inaccurate statement, but don't have the pedigree to justify their price IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Watched Real for the first time this season having seen them putting up some solid numbers in the league already. Thought they could struggle post-Ronaldo and with Lopetegui being pretty inexperienced in club football, but they look good and 3-0 still flattered Roma. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisal Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Rab B Nesbit said: Not on the season ticket and midweek rules a lot of people out. Traditionally this has been the case. Even at Anfield pre 2005 and loyalty points system crowds weren’t great. Boavista 2001 was the first home Champions League game for Liverpool and the attendance was only 30,000 odd. Olympiakos in December 2004 only sold out on the day. Far from the case nowadays though. I think the medical was the end of that one full stop. Millwall fan phoned in to Talksport and said Etihad was empty because it was a work night and getting near christmas. Cunday said but Anfield was full the night before. Caller replied yes but they don't work do they. And was promptly cut off. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, King Kebab said: Try getting to Elgin midweek!!! Why would anyone want to go to Elgin midweek? Sorry, that should read, why would anyone want to go to Elgin? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 It's not called the Emptihad for no reason. Massive local support though. Absolutely massive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 41 minutes ago, 7-2 said: It's not called the Emptihad for no reason. Massive local support though. Absolutely massive. Fond of the sofa in those parts ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG.Roma Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 8 hours ago, lanky_ffc said: The English pundits will do anything to big up the PL sides. They were favourites in the betting markets, so not an inaccurate statement, but don't have the pedigree to justify their price IMO. Aye but is that just the English based betting markets? Can't imagine the Spanish or Italians would put them ahead of Barca, Real and Juventus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) Could throw a hat over the first half a dozen sides ... Lolverpool squad look away again ... Edited September 20, 2018 by Rab B Nesbit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAVIDB69 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Could throw a hat over the first half a dozen sides ... Lolverpool squad look away again ... [emoji3] Think Atletico Madrid are the value with the final being on their ground this year 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, DAVIDB69 said: Think Atletico Madrid are the value with the final being on their ground this year You could be right there David they’ll be going all out to be in the final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Surprised Real are 6th favourites as well. Obviously losing Ronaldo is a huge blow, but didn’t hold them back last night. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 2 hours ago, DG.Roma said: Aye but is that just the English based betting markets? Can't imagine the Spanish or Italians would put them ahead of Barca, Real and Juventus. It doesn't matter where a bookie is based. On a market like the Champions League they'll all be broadly in line due to the amount of money being staked worldwide. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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