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I always found it interesting that it wasnt used for some bigger games - even a premier league game between two big clubs would draw 90k.

is there a reason for this? Im not sure of the history etc

bennymacca wrote:I always found it interesting that it wasnt used for some bigger games - even a premier league game between two big clubs would draw 90k.

is there a reason for this? Im not sure of the history etc

Because home ground is huge in soccer. 50/50 compared 85/15 support.

mighty hounds wrote:

bennymacca wrote:I always found it interesting that it wasnt used for some bigger games - even a premier league game between two big clubs would draw 90k.

is there a reason for this? Im not sure of the history etc

Because home ground is huge in soccer. 50/50 compared 85/15 support.

Of course, but surely tottenham are selling tickets to their supporters first, so could still create a one sided stadium?

Im just thinking of a scenario where say Chelsea could get 90k chelsea fans against liverpool, instead of 40k.

Wedgie wrote:

RB wrote:Is not playing at WHL a Europa League requirement too?

It's not a requirement, they are choosing to play at Wembley to gain experience for the following year and getting a lot more spectators in since WHL is reduced ATM.

Next year for what? Spurs won't finish top 4. Gave up home field for nothing

bennymacca wrote:

mighty hounds wrote:

bennymacca wrote:I always found it interesting that it wasnt used for some bigger games - even a premier league game between two big clubs would draw 90k.

is there a reason for this? Im not sure of the history etc

Because home ground is huge in soccer. 50/50 compared 85/15 support.

Of course, but surely tottenham are selling tickets to their supporters first, so could still create a one sided stadium?

Im just thinking of a scenario where say Chelsea could get 90k chelsea fans against liverpool, instead of 40k.

Big clubs would never give up home turf. Playing at wembly would become a 50/50 game where at Stamford bridge it's probably 70/30 or 80/20 win percentage. To much at stake.

RB wrote:Just surprises me that they'd have Europa League matches there rather than Premier League matches which I would have thought would get a higher attendance.

They'd lose home ground advantage in EPL games where at least playing European sides they still have home country advantage.

Fair point.

Wedgie wrote:

RB wrote:Just surprises me that they'd have Europa League matches there rather than Premier League matches which I would have thought would get a higher attendance.

They'd lose home ground advantage in EPL games where at least playing European sides they still have home country advantage.

They'd still lose their advantage. If Barca had to play Chelsea for example at wembley rather than Stamford Bridge they'd be licking their lips

For something different Arsenal draw Bayern again lol.
Man City v Monaco
Real Madrid v Napoli
Benfica v Dortmund
Porto v Juventus
Bayern Munich v Arsenal
PSG v Barcelona
Leverkusen v Atletico
Sevilla v Leicester

I'm gonna back Arsenal to go past Bayern this time.

PSG with a 4-0 demolition of Barca.
Benfica 1-0 over Dortmund

Jim05 wrote:PSG with a 4-0 demolition of Barca.

WOW

As good as Barca can be, surely there's no coming back from that one??

JK wrote:

Jim05 wrote:PSG with a 4-0 demolition of Barca.

WOW

As good as Barca can be, surely there's no coming back from that one??

Apparently no club has come back from 4-0 after the first leg of a Champion's League knock out stage. Just need my Arsenal to do it against Bayern and Napoli against Madrid ( ) and the comp will be thrown wide open

JK wrote:

Jim05 wrote:PSG with a 4-0 demolition of Barca.

WOW

As good as Barca can be, surely there's no coming back from that one??

If you think they can....they are $41 to win the Champions League.

Senor Moto Gadili wrote:

JK wrote:

Jim05 wrote:PSG with a 4-0 demolition of Barca.

WOW

As good as Barca can be, surely there's no coming back from that one??

If you think they can....they are $41 to win the Champions League.

Unders mate .. Can't see it happening, would be an amazing achievement though. If they drop La Liga and the CL (both of which look likely), be interesting to see who they chase for next season, what sort of $$ they part with, and who might move on from the Camp.

Always back teams Zlatan has left, 3 clubs have already gone to win the Champions League after he left, PSG next?

westozfalcon wrote:I'm gonna back Arsenal to go past Bayern this time.

Senor Moto Gadili wrote:

westozfalcon wrote:I'm gonna back Arsenal to go past Bayern this time.

Arsenal were lucky it wasn't 7-1 or worse, absolutely destroyed.
Real 3-1 over Napoli

Jim05 wrote:

Senor Moto Gadili wrote:

westozfalcon wrote:I'm gonna back Arsenal to go past Bayern this time.

Arsenal were lucky it wasn't 7-1 or worse, absolutely destroyed.
Real 3-1 over Napoli

That away goal could be vital

Suri wrote:

Jim05 wrote:

Senor Moto Gadili wrote:

westozfalcon wrote:I'm gonna back Arsenal to go past Bayern this time.

Arsenal were lucky it wasn't 7-1 or worse, absolutely destroyed.
Real 3-1 over Napoli

That away goal could be vital

Thank **** I'm working away and missed that shit. Another nail in wengers coffin