The semi-final build-up thread

[redlancer]

when ever we do that though we seem to play 451 with crouch deserted up front 442 is the way to go.

Did it against Arses and Barca with Kuyt upfront.

With Chav's sitting back and proper support from the wings and Stevie there's no reason why Crouch should be isolated.

I just think 4-4-2 means dropping either Massa or Alonso. Or putting Steive on the right which for me is a problem. Stevie on the left in a 4-4-2 I'd go for.

Funny how special one comes out with injuries - I think 2 certs for this match would of been Aurelio, we do miss quality crosses from the left and little Luis.

[glynner]

Is that a real word?

Are you suggesting that, ironically, the moderators' moderation is excessive?

couldn't find it on Wikipedia then

[Dhav]

A big deal is made of this but I dont think it should be a concern. Carra was on a yellow going into the 05 CL semi with Chelsea and luckily wasnt booked. on the other hand Scholes and Keane were suspended for scum in 1999 but they still won it. YOu have to focus on getting to the final and sometimes if necessary just take one for the team.

[Draxdor]

Keep watching this movie ......

Not a week goes by that I don't watch that movie... it's especially poignaint now.

[Darth Marty]

im ****ing nervous now......have a sinking feeling about this evening even though im really trying to be positive. Im like a schizo today...one part thinks we will win easily, 3-0, the other thinks we will lose or draw!! im ****ed now...wont enjoy the match until after the full time whistle!!! (if we lose ill be ****ed off and sad, if we win ill watch the whole ****ing thing again and really enjoy the occassion)
Please, football gods, let us win easily tonight...id sacrifice a goat...pretty please?!!!

[tsb]

Not a week goes by that I don't watch that movie... it's especially poignaint now.

It is a class movie. I still love the Sky one though - beautiful montage with the Beatles In my life playing. Perfect.

Does anyone have a high res version of the Sky one?

[The incredible igor]

Less than 5 hours to go now. bring it on.

[red g]

Less than 5 hours to go now. bring it on.

****ting it

[tsb]

I dont think Drogba's game will be affected in the slightest.

[Robster007]

Best case scenario IF we lose.

Drogba gets booked for diving and the cheating diving kunt learns a valuable lesson when he's watching the final from the bench/stands.

[The incredible igor]

****ting it

then go to the tiolet, you've got plenty of time before kick off

[dom9]

I've just read all 10 pages of this merged thread. That has really got me going. I can't wait.

[Maestro]

Is it me, or is today going ridiculously slowly?

[dom9]

Me too.

[TheStig]

being baned for a final cos of yellow cards is the most stupid rule going.

Red's in the semi's yes but not yellows.

Yes.

It's irritating that you only need 2 yellows to get banned, and one of those could easily be the result of a poor refereeing decision or a dive.