December 21, 200717 yr Yep, nice draw for us. And good time to go get some sun. Champions League last 16 draw: Celtic v Barcelona Lyon v Manchester United Schalke v Porto Liverpool v Inter Milan Roma v Real Madrid Arsenal v AC Milan Olympiakos v Chelsea Fenerbahce v Sevilla
December 21, 200717 yr Being away first is the ticket with this one(which i believe would have been the case no matter what because of topping the group) The problem with the draw is its going to be one of those where are players may struggle to get motiated for.
December 21, 200717 yr Easy draw for Chelsea there - should get through without too much drama. That's why it pays to top your group. Out of all the English clubs we have the easiest draw. Arsenal and Liverfool must be rueing being 2nd in their group. That said I think AC Milan have pushed their luck too far with with their ageing line up and will get knocked out. I will becoming an Inter fan for two days in Feb and March willing them to knock tubby out.
December 21, 200717 yr First time in a long time we've got an easy draw in the knockout stages. With all due respect to the Greek club we should win that one comfortably.
December 21, 200717 yr good draw. Olypiakos have done well in the CL this year but we should still get through without to much trouble. Olympiakos is in Athens isn't it
December 21, 200717 yr First time in a long time we've got an easy draw in the knockout stages. With all due respect to the Greek club we should win that one comfortably. DON'T! JINX! IT! Gem wouldn't approve.
December 21, 200717 yr The tie, which was drawn on Friday morning, will be the first matches between the two sides although Olympiacos's Karaiskákis Stadium in Piraeus, a port district in the suburbs of Athens, was the venue for our 1971 Cup Winners' Cup triumph over Real Madrid.
December 21, 200717 yr I don't fancy playing away against Olympiakos. They are really good at home and it won't be easy for us. But we should still make it through. Pool - Inter That will be an interesting one. I do hope Inter wins.
December 21, 200717 yr Pool - InterThat will be an interesting one. I do hope Inter wins. I really like you Moos :-)
December 21, 200717 yr people are underestimating olympiakos here...big mistake...ok there are better teams out there, but they will be tough especially away from home
December 21, 200717 yr people are underestimating olympiakos here...big mistake...ok there are better teams out there, but they will be tough especially away from home They will all be tough. Get a grip. I take Olympiacos any day before Inter ar Ac Milan or ManU...It was a great draw for us.
December 21, 200717 yr Its a good draw, but people are being naive if they think its an easy draw. Olympiakos are there on merit and any team that gets to the knockout stages of the CL cannot be underestimated. Apart from Celtic.
December 22, 200717 yr Both Lazio and Werder Bremen probably rubbed their hands when Olympiakos were drawn in their group. This is going to be a tough muther. Bet the Barca fans are pleased to be going back to Glasgow
December 22, 200717 yr This is a tough draw simpley because of the away leg, I am not sure anyone fancies that... In some ways it puts more pressure on us because we will be expected to get trough. So on the face of it a good draw, but not reality.
December 22, 200717 yr Its a good draw, but people are being naive if they think its an easy draw.Olympiakos are there on merit and any team that gets to the knockout stages of the CL cannot be underestimated. Apart from Celtic. I think that's what most peolpe are saying, it's a good draw for us not an easy one at all.
December 22, 200717 yr My sentiments exactly Scott. It is the best of a abad bunch! The trips to Greek and Turkish clubs are usually filled with tremendous atmospheres; remember Galatasaray, I would love if we went away to a hostile environment like this and got a result like that! Milan's old defence might struggle against the younger Arsenal team, but I think Seedorf and Kaka as well as Inzaghi will give them a hard time. Man Utd got a decent drawa, I don't think Lyon are as good as they used to be. Liverpool's exit at the hands of Inter will be the final nail in Rafa's coffin! However, should they beat Inter (which I really doubt they will) I would love to get the scoucers again with the chance of US being that Nail! Barca against Celtic...Celtic will probably give them a good run at hime, but Barca will finnish them off in Spain!
December 24, 200717 yr I like the draw def agree with the comments about the atmosphere being great in Athens, but if we dont get through I'll be disappointed. In fact, I'll be expecting a draw away and a win at home.
December 25, 200717 yr Olympiakos is not too weak. They drew Real Madrid, won Bremen 3-0 Chelsea must be take care.
January 3, 200817 yr Hopefully the weather will be warmer in Athens. Meze`s allround,washed down with a glass or two of Keo. Just.Are you up for it mate.??
January 3, 200817 yr Hopefully the weather will be warmer in Athens. Meze`s allround,washed down with a glass or two of Keo. Just.Are you up for it mate.?? Shock, horror, I'll be there too!! Flying out on the Monday coming back on the Thursday courtesy of big Dave!!
