Champions League Final: Arsenal v. Barcelona, 2:30PM EST on ESPN2

That Nike advert with him as a child is absolutely jaw dropping. I really hope to see Arsenal get a 5-0 drubbing tonight.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

Yea, but Henry is so spotty. I mean, I'm a huge Gunners fan (mostly because, well... fuck Man U) but Henry will be on fire one game, and then play like a fucking American the next.

HAHA....err I think its because Arsenal are a little too reliant on Henry, when he doesn't function the whole team doesn't function either, but Febregas is coming along nicely. Its a shame with Bergkamp and the Champions League I feel, because he's afraid of flying he doesn't see much Champions League football. (Although I'm sure he made the trip by ferry or train tonight)


I just think it should be Barcelona and Ronaldinho who should win it for all the magic he has shown us this season, at times where literally the opposion themelves have just stood there in awe and bumusement.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

(mostly because, well... fuck Man U)

Now then you mention it

ROOOOOOOONEY

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

Rooney will be AWESOME on one foot, no doubt. Also, great striker. I won't deny that. The man is magic with a little space. And yea, Arsenal is WAY too dependant on Henry. The thing about the Gunners is that I've loved them for years (I'm a London boy) but I don't like this incarnation of the team too much. Too poncey not enough guts.

They need another Tony Adams, a Guttuso from Milan or a Roy Keane like figure that Manchester Utd had. They are not men you mess with unless you like not having any teeth left.

There were times literally where Jaap Stam used to clothes line forwards when he played in defence for Manchester United. Arsenal just need a bit of muscle, Alan Hansen has sad it on many occasions and its true when you really get into Arsenal physically they can't cope and many teams have spotted that.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

You know who I think they should bring back? Vinnie Jones. There. I said it.

He was like an axe murder let loose on the football field.

Vinne Jones grabbing Paul Gascoine's nutsack.


What happens next??

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

I feel robbed in a way because I really wanted to see an AC Milan and Barcelona final, easily the 2 best teams in the world. (Juve cheated to win Serie A).

I must say though the last two English finalists (Liverpool & Man utd) really have given us that magic, I suppose its not a good omen for the opposition. But for the pleasure and brilliance Ronaldinho has given us this year he deserves that cup.

Oh shit why is Venables doing the analysis for ITV T_T he just did the worst impression of Wenger I've ever seen (He sounded more like Hitler).

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Musharraf

Says the Englishman...

Screw that I support Manchester United. (And Bolton Wanderers, oh the shame).

If Wenger goes for man on man marking Ronaldinho will run circles round him, they need a team effort. But consolation for Arsenal is that with Sol Campbell and Ashley Cole back they have a solid defence

watch If Arsenal lose, Henry is straight off to Barcelona, there I said it.

Double Post:
Anybody care to hazard a guess before the game starts???

For me 2-1 Baracelona (Ronaldinho and Eto for Barca, and Henry for Arsenal)

The first goal is the all important one though.

Also can somebody tell me why Colo Toure looks like Carlton from Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

OOOOOOOOOO good save.

Barcelona look nervous, Henry doesn't.

Most amazing jew boots

3 man mark on Ronaldinho ouch.

The long balls to Guilly and Eto are wonderful.

Eto is running circles round Aboue.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

One or two obvious fouls and he hasn't blown.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

What the hell why the fuck did the referee not allow the advantage that was stupid, it should have been 1-0.

Hahaha Lehman hero to zero. That was a yellow card, Lehman may have been the last man but it was a genuine attempt at the ball.

All I can say is UH OH

There's nowhere I can't reach.

That was so so stupid by the referee not to allow the goal. So I guess what would Wenger prefer be a man down or a goal down?

What a silly challenge by Aboue, does he want to be sent off too?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Ouch Pires' face says it all. This was probably his last game for Arsenal.

Good omen for England though Ashley Cole is looking sharp.

Ronaldinho is playing a little too deep now.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

LOL Campbell

I was speaking idiomatically.

That was a beautiful move unlucky Eto.

EDIT: WHAT A SAVE.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Upon looking at it again Eboue dived for the free kick, Puyol hardly brushed past him, and he fell over.

How ya doing, buddy?

I think its going to be one of those nights where whatever Barcelona do they can't score.

EDIT:What the hell was that by Ronaldinho?

Also Handball.

How ya doing, buddy?

The refereeing has been dreadful.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

ETO WAS LIKE AN ASASSIN BOOM HEADSHOT!!!!!!!!!

How ya doing, buddy?

BOOM HEADSHOT!!!

Still too close to call, Barcelona do not want penalties they have to finish it being one man up.

EDIT:

BOOOOOM FUCKING HEADSHOT 2-1.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I think its unlucky for Almunia he made some ace saves. Bear in mind he is a substitute, he probably didn't even think he would play in such a big final.

Damn Ronaldinho finish it with some magic.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

I bet there will be about 7 minutes of extra time due to the stopages and how long it took Henry to take 2 of the corners so at least 15 minutes left I reackon.

So still hope Deni.

BTW I did predict 2-1 Forget Barcelona, me for the win (Didn't get the scorers though)

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

EBBING AWAY.

Like Eboue

ZOMG rhymes

EDIT: WTF only 3 minutes??

LOL look at Larsson.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Forget the French youth riots the Arsenal fans will leave Paris like a warzone. (Remember in Germany and Turkey people got stabbed ::Shudders:: )

Unlucky Arsenal you put up a decent fight though.

Henry is now gone, forget that new contract.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by The Dopefish

Arsenal was robbed thanks to the refs though. Lehmann should not have been sent off, and once Barcelona drew blood they were sure to win.

I thought the referee was dreadful but I do not think he cost Arsenal the match as the referee could of easily given that goal instead of the red card in the first half.

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LOL the referee's are getting jeered, whistled and booed.

HAHAHA

"HENRY DID THE BEST TEAM WIN?"

"NO, NO NO"

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Ooo to quote Henry "play with the ref on their side", also "he was helping them"

I smell Fifa disciplinary action.

Personally I think the referee helped them when Eboue dived for the free kick for the first goal.

Jam it back in, in the dark.