Champion's League Final

EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 03:27 AM

Anyone else planning on watching later today?

It has worked out perfectly for me as I am working overnight to get some things done with our India office and now I'll be able to watch the game live in the afternoon.

I've got my Man U jersey and hat on, ready to go!!!

(Yeah, I know there are many more hard core fans out there which make me look like a serious poser)

Big Fo · 05-21-2008, 06:37 AM

I'm going to have to record it and watch it after work which sucks, once 2:45 rolls around that's what my mind will be on.

The final should be close but might not be the prettiest game to watch, hopefully Ferguson doesn't feel the need to play 4-5-1. I want Rooney and Tevez both starting up front.

C'MON UNITED

-apoc- · 05-21-2008, 06:38 AM

I will probably watch but I wont be happy either way unless maybe A. Cole and Ronaldo have a headbutting contest and knock each other unconcious. That might be worth me watching

cartman · 05-21-2008, 08:20 AM

Just a reminder:

NO SPOILERS PLEASE

bulletsponge · 05-21-2008, 08:30 AM

ill be done with work by lunch, so ill watch it. beats NBA or MLB

Neon_Chaos · 05-21-2008, 08:35 AM

I'm watching, but it's at 2:00 AM.

THANK GOD I'M ON FLEXI TIME. I'll probably go to work sometime tomorrow afternoon.

First time every that two EPL teams face each other in the champions league final, right?

Icy · 05-21-2008, 09:16 AM

I'll probably watch it. I don't specially like two teams from the same country in the finals, it kinda makes it lose the European flavor, but I must admit both teams are really fun to watch.

tyketime · 05-21-2008, 09:44 AM

I decided not to press my luck by wearing my Giggs jersey into the office today. So instead, I've donned the ManU scarf. The first comment in the elevator was "That's right, the game is today". But it then quickly degenerated to "What the hell is that", "Is that proper business attire", and "I didn't know you were Jewish".

oh vey!

I'm leaving work early today to watch the game. But... my son has a doctor's appointment at 4.

So I can only watch the 1st Half live, and then come back to watch the 2nd Half on Tivo.

I wonder whether local sports bars will be crowded today or not...

cartman · 05-21-2008, 09:45 AM

Is anyone aware of any sites that will stream the game live? PM me if the response is not forum appropriate.

MrBug708 · 05-21-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

I'm watching, but it's at 2:00 AM.

THANK GOD I'M ON FLEXI TIME. I'll probably go to work sometime tomorrow afternoon.

First time every that two EPL teams face each other in the champions league final, right?

Not in my FM world

PLD3009 · 05-21-2008, 12:06 PM

I will be watching

don't really care who loses

it will be a remainder too me most probably why I don't watch Football (Soccer) anymore

too much cheating, diving, trying to get your fellow pro sent off.....need I go on

ColtCrazy · 05-21-2008, 12:08 PM

I picked a perfect time to get strep and stay home from work.

Neon_Chaos · 05-21-2008, 12:32 PM

The pre-match that ESPN Asia is doing is pumping me up for this!

DaddyTorgo · 05-21-2008, 12:51 PM

i should get out of work and go watch the game *sighs*

Celeval · 05-21-2008, 01:50 PM

Anyone know about streaming audio for the match? I was listening to pregame on BBC Radio, but they cut off right before it started.

EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 02:07 PM

Ouch, that looked painful.

Not sure about the refs decision on the cardings though.

EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 02:08 PM

dola: would have spoilker tagged that but I figured I didn't really spoil anything with that post.

EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 02:14 PM

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EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 02:20 PM

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law90026 · 05-21-2008, 02:28 PM

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EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 02:31 PM

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EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 02:38 PM

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EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Spoiler

Sorry, looks like we'll need two spoiler types, one for those watching later and ones for those watching on a slight delay...

cartman · 05-21-2008, 03:23 PM

I just found an online feed. Question:

Spoiler

EagleFan · 05-21-2008, 03:31 PM

Spoiler

cartman · 05-21-2008, 03:36 PM

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cartman · 05-21-2008, 03:54 PM

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VPI97 · 05-21-2008, 04:11 PM

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Oilers9911 · 05-21-2008, 04:13 PM

Picking a winner in this game is like choosing between being beheaded or being hanged. Neither option is at all appealing.

cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:16 PM

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cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:21 PM

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cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:29 PM

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VPI97 · 05-21-2008, 04:29 PM

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cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:31 PM

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cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:32 PM

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VPI97 · 05-21-2008, 04:32 PM

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cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:33 PM

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JetsIn06 · 05-21-2008, 04:33 PM

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VPI97 · 05-21-2008, 04:34 PM

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MJ4H · 05-21-2008, 04:35 PM

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cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:35 PM

Spoiler

Axxon · 05-21-2008, 04:48 PM

Just read this on ESPN commentary of the match.

Spoiler

Cringer · 05-21-2008, 04:52 PM

Most annoying thread ever. Spoiler tags for a live event is stupid, especially for comments that don't give anything away. Hell, I read them and I barely know what happened.

I can't believe guys actually tagged "WOW" and "Here we go."

VPI97 · 05-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Spoiler

cartman · 05-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

Most annoying thread ever. Spoiler tags for a live event is stupid, especially for comments that don't give anything away. Hell, I read them and I barely know what happened.

I can't believe guys actually tagged "WOW" and "Here we go."

Well, a lot of folks weren't able to get away from work and Tivo'd the match. Since there wasn't a "spoilers inside" in the title, it was just safer to make use of the spoilers tag.

Spoiler

Cringer · 05-21-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPI97

Spoiler

I will take it from you, you had the funniest post with the spoiler in the spoiler.

ColtCrazy · 05-21-2008, 05:33 PM

I feel bad for Terry. Not much he could have done on that slick ground. I like players from both teams, though it's nice to see Giggsy get the win on his record breaking appearance. Always liked him.

MrBug708 · 05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

Most annoying thread ever. Spoiler tags for a live event is stupid, especially for comments that don't give anything away. Hell, I read them and I barely know what happened.

I can't believe guys actually tagged "WOW" and "Here we go."

Agreed. What sort of information would someone find here that hasn't watched the game?!?

rowech · 05-21-2008, 05:48 PM

It's gotta suck for Terry but Chelsea hit the woodwork two other times through the course of the game and then that one. I really thought they were the better team today but alas, PK's rear their ugly heads again.

I don't understand why they don't play 7 v 7 corner kicks or something like that. It sure beats the hell out of PK's...I know its part of the game, I know the players understand it, etc. Just sucks.

rowech · 05-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Honest question - do Europeans (or South Americans, or anywhere for that matter) complain about penalty kicks ever? It seems like a very American thing. On Sportscenter the anchor (don't remember his name, he's one of the obnoxious ones) sort of grilled Tommy Smyth that there has to be a better way to decide the winner.

I love 'em.

I think they're probably more used to them and are more okay with them. I have to think the majority aren't fans though.

05-21-2008, 06:38 AM	#3
-apoc- H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Satellite Beach, FL	I will probably watch but I wont be happy either way unless maybe A. Cole and Ronaldo have a headbutting contest and knock each other unconcious. That might be worth me watching __________________ Share and enjoy

05-21-2008, 08:20 AM	#4
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Just a reminder: NO SPOILERS PLEASE __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 08:35 AM	#6
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	I'm watching, but it's at 2:00 AM. THANK GOD I'M ON FLEXI TIME. I'll probably go to work sometime tomorrow afternoon. First time every that two EPL teams face each other in the champions league final, right? __________________ Come and see.

05-21-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	I'll probably watch it. I don't specially like two teams from the same country in the finals, it kinda makes it lose the European flavor, but I must admit both teams are really fun to watch. __________________

05-21-2008, 09:45 AM	#9
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Is anyone aware of any sites that will stream the game live? PM me if the response is not forum appropriate. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 06:37 AM	#2
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I'm going to have to record it and watch it after work which sucks, once 2:45 rolls around that's what my mind will be on. The final should be close but might not be the prettiest game to watch, hopefully Ferguson doesn't feel the need to play 4-5-1. I want Rooney and Tevez both starting up front. C'MON UNITED

05-21-2008, 08:30 AM	#5
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	ill be done with work by lunch, so ill watch it. beats NBA or MLB

05-21-2008, 09:44 AM	#8
tyketime College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	I decided not to press my luck by wearing my Giggs jersey into the office today. So instead, I've donned the ManU scarf. The first comment in the elevator was "That's right, the game is today". But it then quickly degenerated to "What the hell is that", "Is that proper business attire", and "I didn't know you were Jewish". oh vey! I'm leaving work early today to watch the game. But... my son has a doctor's appointment at 4. So I can only watch the 1st Half live, and then come back to watch the 2nd Half on Tivo. I wonder whether local sports bars will be crowded today or not...

05-21-2008, 12:06 PM	#11
PLD3009 n00b Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, England	I will be watching don't really care who loses it will be a remainder too me most probably why I don't watch Football (Soccer) anymore too much cheating, diving, trying to get your fellow pro sent off.....need I go on

05-21-2008, 12:08 PM	#12
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I picked a perfect time to get strep and stay home from work. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

05-21-2008, 12:32 PM	#13
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	The pre-match that ESPN Asia is doing is pumping me up for this! __________________ Come and see.

05-21-2008, 12:51 PM	#14
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i should get out of work and go watch the game sighs

05-21-2008, 01:50 PM	#15
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Anyone know about streaming audio for the match? I was listening to pregame on BBC Radio, but they cut off right before it started.

05-21-2008, 02:07 PM	#16
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Ouch, that looked painful. Not sure about the refs decision on the cardings though.

05-21-2008, 02:08 PM	#17
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	dola: would have spoilker tagged that but I figured I didn't really spoil anything with that post.

05-21-2008, 02:14 PM	#18
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Spoiler NICE!!! Viva Ronaldo

05-21-2008, 02:20 PM	#19
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Spoiler It looks like it's picking up now. Nice saves on both ends.

05-21-2008, 02:28 PM	#20
law90026 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Spoiler wow what a miss by Tevez and a scrappy equaliser from Lampard! Last edited by law90026 : 05-21-2008 at 02:30 PM.

05-21-2008, 02:31 PM	#21
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Spoiler ouch, bad time for that goal

05-21-2008, 02:38 PM	#22
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Spoiler To borrow AI's boxing analogy... a lot of jabs during that first half. Both teams seemed to be feeling each other out. A couple key plays kept Chelsea alive in this one though as gthe Tevez miss followed by the Chelsea goal which seemed to be influenced by the bad surface. They go the other way and 2-0 would look very good. On the good side, this should lead to a great second half to watch.

05-21-2008, 03:23 PM	#24
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I just found an online feed. Question: Spoiler Has Chelsea been such whiny biatches the whole match? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 03:31 PM	#25
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Spoiler yes

05-21-2008, 03:36 PM	#26
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler The one time they don't whine, they should have gotten a call. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 03:54 PM	#27
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler Both teams unlucky not to score in the 1st extra time __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 04:11 PM	#28
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Spoiler Bye Bye Drogba __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

05-21-2008, 04:13 PM	#29
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Picking a winner in this game is like choosing between being beheaded or being hanged. Neither option is at all appealing.

05-21-2008, 04:16 PM	#30
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler Wow, I thought there would be more than 2 extra minutes __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 04:21 PM	#31
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler Time for penalties __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 04:29 PM	#32
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler WTF Ronaldo??? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 04:29 PM	#33
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Spoiler Ronaldo Spoiler choked __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

05-21-2008, 04:31 PM	#34
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler Van der Sar guessed right the last two kicks, but wasn't able to stop either __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 04:32 PM	#35
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler Here we go.... __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 04:32 PM	#36
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Spoiler OMFG I cannot believe that just happened. I can't stand Chelsea, but Terry's the only redeeming thing about that roster. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining" Last edited by VPI97 : 05-21-2008 at 04:32 PM.

05-21-2008, 04:33 PM	#37
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Spoiler Terry missed! 4-4 after 5 kicks __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-21-2008, 04:33 PM	#38
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Spoiler WOW