Were you impressed by how smartly Juventus opened last night, pressing Barcelona into conceding a corner? It was an ambitious opening. In the days after we beat Barcelona in 2012 one journalist took all sorts of abuse online for recoiling against the suggestion Celtic put on a ‘brave’ performance.
He conceded Celtic’s was a brilliant performance, but defending your 18 yard line was more sensible than brave. What Juventus did last night, pressing Barcelona, leaving space at the back, was brave. It was foolish too.
Juventus are a remarkable team and have just completed one of the best seasons in their history. They had a right to think they could have a go at Barcelona. They came close too, for a while after they equalised Barca were penned back, but the game turned when Lionel Messi found 50 yards of space ahead of him. You can’t leave Messi with that sort of freedom.
Three minutes into the game Juventus fans would have been encouraged, they had already forced Barca back and made an attempt at goal but the cost of all this expansionism was space in their own box. Even this great Juventus team should have gone into yesterday’s game knowing their limitations.
If they played within them, were they good enough to sneak a win against Barcelona? Quite possibly.
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3rd goal for France.
Big mistake taking Jason off
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Thanks buddy, fully recovered. What a painful experience that was. The worse pain imaginable. I just feel a bit alienated on the blog now. I know I don’t participate every day, but one day off, and you appear to be a stranger. A wee bit worrying! Hope you are well my friend. :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Kevin Bridges just on the Comedy Gala thingy there just now.Funniest out of all those gathered by a long way.The Cha Du Rei gag got a huge laugh.Chelsea fans got it tight.Had the London audience in stitches.Seen him make his un-announced debut as a stand up comedian at the NAFCSC convention In Windsor,Ontario 2006 .
Belgium hold on for another good win
Just watching the documentary, The Armada, I reckon Lizzie the the ugly one pre-dated thatcher in her thoughts for the working classes.
HT: The dinner is on June 27th. You wouldn’t get them until the Tues/Weds after that but if that’s ok I’m happy to do my best.
Weefra, thank goodness the pain and discomfort you endured has gone away. it sounded like a horrible affliction you had.
I hope your wife is keeping well and this horrible weather we have at the moment is not affecting her to much.
Your contributions are always worthwhile.
My son and I got confirmation through the other our season tickets have been renewed. Like you I love watching our team.
You look after yourself and like most of us, wanting a dry and cauld wind free week.
Charles Kennedy RIP,
‘Paddy Ashtown is the only MP, trained to kill.
Margaret Thatcher was self taught’
Had a wee laugh at that.
Judester, Kevin Bridges has just done a Podcast with Graham Hunter, the most knowledgable and interesting football writer from Scotland. Those balloons on shortbread (Jim Spence apart) and SBB know hee haw in relation to Graham.
He does Sky’s Revista De La Liga show. He’s an Aberdeen fan but lives in Spain a good part of the year.
Setting Free the Bears, thanks for the updates on the France Belgium game.
I really hope we can get Jason back for another season but I don’t think we will.
Thanks also, for your post last night about the wonderful Levi Stubbs. What a great voice he had.
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I have not had confirmation of my remewal. It has been moved from my account though. :-)). We live in a world of trust, sometimes. :-). Mrsweefra is doing fine though just getting over a heavy cold. Whit’s new in Scotland. Lol.
Weefra HH praying to Wer Oscar.
Ashdown, even
I think Broonie, under Ronny Deila, went up another notch and we Witnessed some Incredible passes frae the Broonie, along with a lot higher pass rate completion.
Nir is the Man howevaah. Nir is ready to compete in the CL proper, IMO.
What a Combination to build from. ;))
Nir Bitton
Weefra, it took two,weeks for us to get confirmation that our season tickets had been renewed.
Scotland and cold, good word association.
Good night all and sleep well.
Almore
That would be great I’ll mail you the paper copy tomorrow.
Weefra
Intimidated, on here, na! :-) why?
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I renewed the first week they announced was available. I think a wee fone call tomorrow may be required. Take care kiddo, offski now. :-)))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Dallas
Didn’t know that Hunter was an Aberdeen supporter. I like him. He’s knowledgeable and eloquent when talking about football and it has been in my head wondering who he supported.
Eight nil, eight bloody nil
Michaelpalin csc
skyisalandfill
Barnstoneworth United Brake Club
Hearing Danny Wilson is probably on his way…night all.
sipsini
If Everything You Said Was True
Think about it
Iraq, Washington, London or Rome?
SOAL
Did you go to the Wakes?
TSOAL
Hee hee!
Guess who’s got a new shovel?
SOUL…
LOL..night mate.HH
Fraus awesome.
10-0
Ivorian keeper has actually kept the score down although is a bombscare. Good football being played and the odd flash of back protector. I’m hooked.
Weefra
Goodnight sir,
when does the dates come out for the Champions League Qualifiers,have to get the Hotel booked for the 3 games.
Mersey Paradise
Bingo
Bango
oldtim67
How you doing fella?
Dalziel’s first wife was a neighbour of my mine, very nice woman. Tragically she died of cancer last year. I worked with his cousin, she was one of the biggest tims you’ll ever meet. Gordon’s mother was a Tim, I bet he didn’t mention that in the dressing room.
Graham Fyfe also reckoned being married to a Catholic led to him being shown the door at the death star.
Belgium racing club. Boca juniors. River plate. 4 score and win. 2 up 2 to go. 1842. Come on. Boca 1 0. Half time. Come on.
A snippet from deadclubmedia on the “glib & shameless liar ” JETTING :)) in tonight.
“The current Board are obviously comfortable that they have the financial resources to keep the club afloat despite what I imagine to be roughly half a million a month losses. Everything was dependent upon which league you found yourself in – on that you determine your budgets and it sets the seal on how attractive the club is to potential managers and players.
****Our Board is not composed of stupid people, crooks or amateurs “****
south of tunis
20:10 on 7 June, 2015
Bradley Wiggins – wow!
On a Pinarello Bolide HR bike .- you can buy one for @ 11000.euros
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I am betting Scott broom will beat it in the summer holidays on a chopper
Good Evening CQN
Sitting this evening, looking into a beautiful Glasgow evening, with one daughter in Salamanca and my lad having fun with his pals today . The younger daughter survived the rain drenched Giffnock football festival of yesterday and sat watching movies with me today. Today was better, weatherwise for the kids at the festival, thank goodness and I then turn to facebook and watch how Wee Shay bhoy and his young family are enjoying their young lives without a care or complaint and I know I am in a good place with you bhoys and ghirls who take the time to not only care but also donate monies that can be tough in todays time
God Bless you all
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=463253697171440&set=ms.c.eJwzMTM2MjU2szS2MLYwNDDXM4HyzQ3NDU1MDABlcwZR.bps.a.461190814044395.1073741838.100004604412139&type=1&theater
HH
CRC
Leftie
No but we do have people who’re more interested in self gain, some who know very little of the value and history of our club and some who care little for the people who pay to watch every week.
One Day in Summer
West Highland Way Challenge in aid of Mary’s Meals
https://www.givey.com/onedayinsummer
A big thank you from John and Mark who completed the challenge a little while ago.
They were bitterly disappointed in having to stop yesterday afternoon, however the conditions were atrocious and both were in a pretty desperate shape.
Today’s break in the weather gave them a chance to complete the challenge and try and keep the actual run time to sub 24 hours, which I’m happy to say they achieved coming home in 23hrs 14mins
Mary’s meals have benefited to the tune of £14k thanks to the generosity of all the sponsors. So once again on behalf of everyone involved many thanks,
CB
skyisalandfill.
I’m fine,I see your having problems with your Volkswagon camper van,is it the gearbox that’s giving you the headache.
You wouldn’t know the dates for the prelims for the CL Qualifiers, trying to get in first for a hotel room.