allani Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Legia have scored, does that change things? Even if we lose they need to make up at a GD of 3. So it only makes a difference if we lose 2-0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted December 14, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just now, TheStagMan said: We are. We have already qualified through to the knockout stage. This game is for whether we can win the group and avoid a couple of extra games. Yes so we arent qualified for the next stage then are we, I dont want us to play a couple more matches or risk going out in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just now, OutByEaster? said: i realise I'm the one millionth person to ask, but with Legia winning 1-0 and this a draw, where does that leave us in the group? We only need a draw to win group, dont matter what Legia do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just now, jayEm said: 1st still. I'm not sure what happens if we lose 1-0, or Legia win 2-0, or both We finish 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just now, Villan_of_oz said: If..... Yup, but a tiny "if". I hope Emery sees it as an unnecessary risk though and tells us to go for it in the second half. 1-0 and it's signed and sealed imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 14, 2023 Moderator Share Posted December 14, 2023 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: i realise I'm the one millionth person to ask, but with Legia winning 1-0 and this a draw, where does that leave us in the group? Top 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: a bit of penetration. Sounds fun, can we watch that instead of this second half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) Heck, this is boring. Zrinjski just want to defend in depth and sneak a breakaway goal. We can’t unpick them. Diaby and Zaniolo should ne the ones to do it but they have both been well below par. A repeat of this in the second half would be enough to win then group of course but I might be tempted to open a can of paint and watch it dry rather than stick with the football. Edited December 14, 2023 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLVillan Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Unai: "This match is a chance for some players to play." MOMENTARY PAUSE Unai: "Not you Calum, please sit back down." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted December 14, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just now, osmark86 said: Yup, but a tiny "if". I hope Emery sees it as an unnecessary risk though and tells us to go for it in the second half. 1-0 and it's signed and sealed imo. I will be much happier too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Things we have learned from the first half: Marschall looks more confident than Olsen Chambers will be shipped out in January We all agree that it’s nice for O’Reilly to be on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted December 14, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Villan_of_oz said: If..... There's no way on earth Emery is looking for a draw. He must be frustrated. Really don't understand why Diaby and Duran haven't done more. They can't rely on passes all the time. They need to make some dribbling breaks and run into spaces on angles in front of the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: We finish 2nd We finish 1st on goal difference if we lose this 1-0 and Warsaw only win 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, jayEm said: A draw is a draw but it's hard not to feel for any Villans who have travelled all the way over there to watch this. May as well have rocked up on a hillside overlooking Bodymoor Heath. I think when you travel overseas to watch your team it's not just about the game, there's much more of an experience than travelling to somewhere in this country. I would have loved to have gone there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: I don’t think people appreciate how difficult it is to play teams who set up in this way But you appreciate it, having done it at a professional level many times 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 1 minute ago, It's Your Round said: Sounds fun, can we watch that instead of this second half? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 26 minutes ago, Mic09 said: Great stuff, he must be high in the rankings with almost 5 goals and almost 7 assists for the season! Similar to when Arsenal 'nearly' signed Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez, Benzema and the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Marka Ragnos said: There's no way on earth Emery is looking for a draw. He must be frustrated. Really don't understand why Diaby and Duran haven't done more. They can't rely on passes all the time. They need to make some dribbling breaks and run into spaces on angles in front of the box. Sure hope so, if only to make the viewing more entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: Yes so we arent qualified for the next stage then are we, I dont want us to play a couple more matches or risk going out in them We are qualified for the next stage. Winning or drawing this means we get to skip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Marka Ragnos said: There's no way on earth Emery is looking for a draw. He must be frustrated. Really don't understand why Diaby and Duran haven't done more. They can't rely on passes all the time. They need to make some dribbling breaks and run into spaces on angles in front of the box. Diaby can't dribble though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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