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I find the Koeman appointment abit strange. Not sure why they went for him. Like others have said, maybe they have someone lined up who is not quite ready....though that sounds abit unlikely. 

 
JM7 said:
I find the Koeman appointment abit strange. Not sure why they went for him. Like others have said, maybe they have someone lined up who is not quite ready....though that sounds abit unlikely. 
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This is typical modern Barcelona, they have been making odd decisions for a while now.

 
wizardous said:
Lyon miss two great chances and then Gnabry comes up with a Robben trademark goal.

Bayern seem simply unstoppable...
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3 goals in the final and they will equal Barcelona's record of most goals scored in a single season. If the quater finals and semi finals had two legs, I think they would already have beaten the record.

 
Am I the only one who really liked the look of Denayer? Perhaps he’s not the best defender around but I was really impressed and damn, he’s so slick on the ball.

 
Bayern makes it look simple, they are not that good in defense since Lyon had good chances but because they play such an open game and have the trust in their ability they make it look easy, every time they have a semi-decent chance they score...Maybe that's how Lampard wants us to play, direct and finishing chances.

 
Didn't see the match didn't even realise it was on.

Commentary seems to suggest Lyon missed their early chances conceded and could not make their openings count, Bayern could.

 
JM7 said:
I find the Koeman appointment abit strange. Not sure why they went for him. Like others have said, maybe they have someone lined up who is not quite ready....though that sounds abit unlikely. 
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Next year is the Barca Presidential election it is impossible to make a managerial decision that will have an impact long term on the club before the election. Koeman is acceptable to the fans as he is a Barca legend. Victor Font (who is running in the Barca presidential election), has announced he will sack Koeman if elected, to replace him with Xavi.

Some people think Pochettino would be a better option but his time at Espanyol means Barca will not consider him. 

 
Lukaku becoming the striker we hoped he would be when he was with us - he was just too young and inexperienced  

 
The level of sh*thouserry since Sevilla scored the third has been embarrassing, from the 76th minute they have probably played 2 minutes of football. 

Poor officiating for allowing this from Sevilla. 

 
Sevilla the UEFA Cup specialists. Conte still not knowing how to win in Europe... The last time an Italian team won this was Parma in the late 90's.

 
Good game, feel for Conte. Luck didn't go their way. What Lukaku thought he was doing for the own goal I've no idea.

Imran_CFC said:
The level of sh*thouserry since Sevilla scored the third has been embarrassing, from the 76th minute they have probably played 2 minutes of football. 

Poor officiating for allowing this from Sevilla. 
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It was disgraceful. Flopping about everywhere, staying down after the most minor of challenges, diving all over the place anytime Inter made even an attempt at a physical challenge. Very poor play and refereeing.

Rugby used to have injury time and they changed a few years ago to stop the clock instead. Sometimes I really do think that would be a good move for football as well. It would cut that sort of behaviour out, because the exact time would be added on. 

That said Inter still had two big chances once Sevilla went ahead and just couldn't take them.

 
Looks like Conte wants to leave Inter, seems like he wants out whenever the going gets tough? I reckon they have a chance at the title next season without a major rebuild at least.

 
Munkworth said:
The must all be auditioning for a transfer to Man United...
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Nah they were diving all over the pitch, not just in the box. United prefer a more targeted approach to their diving...

Also apparently Banega tugged at Conte's hair to see if it was a wig. Conte lost his sh*t and told him he would meet him in the carpark afterwards. Jeez he is the best. Should never have left.

 
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Lukaku seems to be getting a reputation for being a nearly man. 27 years old, tons of goals, but only has one winners medal with Anderlecht when he was still a kid. His goals won't be remembered if he doesn't have any winners medals to go with it.

 
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