Europa League 2012/13 - Now NOT Featuring Falcao - Real World Football - FM24/25 Update

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20 Dec 2012 13:54:18

The first leg is important - we ideally need to take a 2/3 goal lead to Ukraine for the second leg. Not that the prospect of moneybags Anzhi in the Round of 16 is any better.

Jonas

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20 Dec 2012 13:57:36

By Poe | Permalink | On 20 December 2012 - 14:47 PM

Going away to Eastern Europe is always hard, we'll get beat away from home imo

We were up against Metalist in the group stages and both games were fairly even tbh. Their style of play mainly relies on individual performances and qualities. You guys should absolutely be able to beat them. All them Argentinians and Brazilians can prove to be lethal when in the mood and on form mind.

Edit: Ah, Dutton beat me to it. Worth watching more than once though.

Deano

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20 Dec 2012 15:06:20

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11678/8345592/Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew-admits-he-knows-little-about-Europa-League-opponents

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew admits he does not know much about their Europe League opponents Metalist Kharkiv.

United will host the first leg before a trip to Ukraine in the second and Metalist will be tough opponents - they won their qualifying group.

Asked what he knew about their next opponents, Pardew said: "Not much, really.

"I do know it's a long journey, I've had a look at that, and they won their group, so it's a tough agenda for us.

"It's a tough draw in terms of travel; the opposition, I know very little about. I can't even comment on that until such time as we do some studying."

I'm surprised he hasn't heard of them, We had two cracking matches against them a few years ago in the UEFA Cup.

Number 1

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20 Dec 2012 15:16:42

Sparta Prague beat Athletic Bilbao into third place in their group so Chelsea won't have an easy affair either, even if they probably should progress.

bluemoon.

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20 Dec 2012 15:40:18

To be honest, beating this year's Athletic into third isn't that hard. They've been shit.

Hibee

18 years ago

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20 Dec 2012 18:13:05

Borussia Monchengladbach are going to be a tough side to get past, thankfully our manager looks to be taking the Europa League seriously so we should be able to at least make a game of it.

Telegram Sam

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21 Dec 2012 02:41:54

Will any of the English sides even take the competition seriously from this point?

K3V0

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21 Dec 2012 02:59:35

By Telegram Sam | Permalink | On 21 December 2012 - 12:41 PM

Will any of the English sides even take the competition seriously from this point?

I reckon Liverpool will. If Rodgers could win the Europa League it would be massive for him and probably give him some bargaining chips when it comes down to transfers next summer.

Telegram Sam

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21 Dec 2012 03:11:12

Yeah, of all the English sides left in the competition I can see Liverpool taking it the most seriously. Chelsea won't be fussed seeing as they won the Champions League little over six months ago, Spurs will be focused on fourth place and Newcastle will be desperate to improve in the league. I feel Liverpool and Rodgers have the most to gain from a decent cup run.

Dutton

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21 Dec 2012 09:05:50

Rafa will want to win any trophy he can if he's only there until the end of the season, AVB loves the Europa too.

Number 1

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21 Dec 2012 17:52:29

Depends on January - if we sign a few players and keep the remaining squad members then we'll have the scope to take it more seriously then we have been, but no signings or the expected 3 in 2 out means we probably will keep up our excuse for using this competition as gametime for youngsters and reserve players.

K3V0

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21 Dec 2012 18:16:51

Especially if you're lingering in and around the bottom three.

Number 1

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21 Dec 2012 19:31:52

By K3V0 | Permalink | On 21 December 2012 - 18:16 PM

Especially if you're lingering in and around the bottom three.

Indeed. As well as tomorrow's outing, the games against Reading and Aston Villa that we have in January are crucial to avoiding the trap door.

rossiheslopi

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14 Feb 2013 18:18:25

Just been sent this:

Luis Suarez has said he will walk off the pitch if he hears any racist chanting.... He'd rather be in the stands joining in.

VP.

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14 Feb 2013 18:27:49

Fuck me, what a rocket from Hulk

rossiheslopi

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669

14 Feb 2013 18:29:43

Beast of a hit.

This pitch is more fucked than a benders arsehole

Carroll.

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3,361

14 Feb 2013 18:31:30

Oh dear falling apart at the back.

Carroll.

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14 Feb 2013 18:37:26

Joe Allen is as useful as a fucking Magikarp. Can't believe how much we've paid for him

Marc.

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14 Feb 2013 19:44:57

Lolverpool

Telegram Sam

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14 Feb 2013 19:53:50

By Carroll. | Permalink | On 14 February 2013 - 18:37 PM

Joe Allen is as useful as a fucking Magikarp. Can't believe how much we've paid for him

I'm glad some Liverpool fans are starting to notice this. He's a tidy player but he doesn't impose himself enough on games and can become a passenger at times.

Zog

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14 Feb 2013 19:54:17

Appreciate it if someone could PM me a decent stream for the Newcastle game.

Jason

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14 Feb 2013 20:06:56

3-4 years ago Tottenham v Lyon would be a very good game, but today i can't see it being that good.

Carroll.

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14 Feb 2013 20:16:56

By Telegram Sam | Permalink | On 14 February 2013 - 19:53 PM

I'm glad some Liverpool fans are starting to notice this. He's a tidy player but he doesn't impose himself enough on games and can become a passenger at times.

He's about as useful as Carrick *dig at United*

Nah in all fairness I'd like him to model his game on Carrick's. Atm he's really not contributing to the team at all.

Pippadoc

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14 Feb 2013 20:30:43

Looked like a dreadful offside call against us.

Looked miles onside unless I'm missing something

Slashman X

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14 Feb 2013 20:42:08

Bale

Jason

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14 Feb 2013 20:44:14

What the fuck is that bullshit with the wooden boardings in front of the "dugout" that you have to walk through to get to pitch side?

Jonas

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14 Feb 2013 20:49:18

Viktoria Plzen just beat Napoli 3-0 away, and are only continuing their impressing Europa League campaign having won their group ahead of Atletico Madrid.