who will win this years champions league and who will be the surprise team

[khsoccergeek]

Originally posted by JBlazini24
Have you seen who we're playing in the final qualifying round?

Yeah. We're in.

As long as you can win at Old Trafford by at least two goals, which may be harder than it looks after that crap performance on the road.

[Liverpool_SC]

Originally posted by Liverpool_SC and Quoted by Parkhead_Faithful

Glasgow Celtics - I know that they would never have been considered favorites, but I am predicting an early flame-out for the Bhoys and I think it will make Martin O'Neill unlikely to extend his contract. The Celtic backline is in scary shape. They have injury problems and depth problems. They rely too much on Balde. They fielded a first-choice striker at center-back in the last half of last season. They are unsettling their decent first-choice keeper by bringing in a "back-up" who is making more money, and they may have lost inspirational midfielder Alan Thompson for some time.
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It's true Parkhead_Faithful. The defensive disorganization that allowed goals inside of the first 10 minutes of the home and away legs has put your bhoys out in qualifying - and against FC Basle. Its not like they were playing versus Fenerbache or Sporting Lisbon or some of the other tough teams that were lower seeds in the qualifying rounds. Very disappointing for Celtics and the SPL.

[AFCA]

I don't think Fenerbahce is a tougher opponent than FC Basel.

[simmer down]

winners: depor

Surprise team: Ajax (OK i guess its a very small surprise)

[JPhurst]

Originally posted by AFCA


For AEK it's at least their 3rd performance since the Champions League started. Good team (especially at home). Incredible madhouse over there. Anyone ever heared of the "Originals" or "Gate 21"? Good stuff for sure. Seeing a madhouse like that only makes me more angry that the use of fireworks gets you a stadiumban + huge fine over here these days.

If you want crazy fan pictures, look for these guys.

As I recall, these were the fans that, after 9/11, took advantage of a moment of silence to try and burn the American and Israeli flags. Not good fans in my book.

[Qdog]

Originally posted by Liverpool_SC

Still Very Dangerous
Real Madrid - ... I think that Raul needs to show more for them.



Absolutely. Afterall, he's only been selected the UEFA Chamions League Forward of the Year three years running.

[toonarmy44]

to win it....real madrid or man u

surprise team newcastle united....they will surprise a lot of people like they did in the premiership last season

[Kambiz_BAHAL]

I cant say who will win it.. but i kno Milan will be the surprise, i cant guarantee that we will win it, BUT... i guarantee sucess meaning we will have a good performance

[paulocesar]

Not sure if somebody has mentioned it before , but when was last time a team hosted the final AND won it???

I recall Roma hosted, but lost it to Liverpool in 1984 on penalties.

[BWMcTell]

I would like to see Ajax win(which I guess would be a suprise) and Maccabi Haifa perform well, although with ManU and Bayer that will be difficult.
Who I think will win is Arsenal or Barcelona.

[AFCA]

"As I recall, these were the fans that, after 9/11, took advantage of a moment of silence to try and burn the American and Israeli flags. Not good fans in my book"

Could be, I dunno. Probably wouldn't have been the only ones. But I hardly care about politics in football, let everybody sort that out for themselves.

Must we swear allegiance to your flag in order to be 'good fans'?

[Jawz10]

No, but you must show sympathy for thousands of innocent lives lost. That is, in order to be considered 'good human beings'.

[AFCA]

Did you or any of your relatives show sympathy for the thousands of innocent Vietnamese, Iraqi or Afghans that died?

I see your point and you are on spot, but we (humans) don't always use our heads the way we should.

[paulocesar]

Native Americans, Jews in the Holocoaust, citizens of the former republic of Yugoslavia, Central and South American people (thank you CIA), Isreali and Palestinian civilians....

....ah...the list goes on and on....

[Clan]

Lets leave the politics out fellas...

[paulocesar]

Agreed...

...now have to consider Real Madrid, Milan, Inter, and Juve all very serious candidates with their latest acquisitions.

Haven't you heard????

[Clan]

Reading up now....Ronaldo to real?

Jezzz.....what more do they want, another 5 in a row?

[paulocesar]

Must be something about the tapas in madrid!?!?

[American Eagle]

My bet to win the Champions' League:
Juventus (I realize it's early, but these guys and Italy in general are due for some European glory)

Two surprises:
Rosenborg (coming from the weakest group), and Club Brugge (with the support of Dr. Evil, I'm sure that they'll do just fine :-) ).

[n00bie deluxe]

Ronaldo to Real = repeat. Hell, you might as well make it a 3-peat.