The Official UEFA Cup Final Thread

RiseAgainst · 13th May 2008, 02:43 PM

just over 24 hours to go....well jealous as my uncle, dad and flatmate are all down in Manchester and i couldnt be

from the BBC website, bit of omens to get in the mood

Rangers will be hoping that playing Russian opposition is a good omen, their 3-2 victory in Barcelona having been achieved against Dinamo Moscow.

The parallels with that previous success do not stop there.

Willie Waddell's team beat Sporting Lisbon on their way to the final, built their success on high work-rate and a strong defence and they were accused of playing "anti-football" - in their case by the coach of Rennes.

Pubic Wig · 13th May 2008, 03:03 PM

I would really like to see rangers win this...truthfuly i cant see it happening...but hey. Do you think that Smith will stick to his defensive tactics that have served Rangers so well so far? The 'Little General' will have had pleanty of time to prepare his team for that approach.

RiseAgainst · 13th May 2008, 03:04 PM

i think Rangers will play the same formation as always, especially when Zenit are missing their star striker.

I fancy Novo to score, but think Rangers will go down 3-1 if im honest. Zenit have a good creative element none of Rangers previous opponents really had.

Pubic Wig · 13th May 2008, 03:06 PM

You going to the Pub to watch it?

bobby · 13th May 2008, 03:07 PM

mon' the zenit

RiseAgainst · 13th May 2008, 03:19 PM

dunno, got a HD TV at home so maybe not....

although have tickets for Anti-Flag too at the same time

RiseAgainst · 13th May 2008, 03:20 PM

If Rangers win the UEFA Cup, wouldnt there be an extra UEFA Cup spot for the SPL? therefore surely Aberdonians, Hibees and Arabs should be desperate for Rangers to win?!

Pubic Wig · 13th May 2008, 04:21 PM

Thats pretty much what i was thinkin man.

As for HDTV lucky bas...shame about the gig though...bad fixtures eh?

PeteRoe · 13th May 2008, 05:26 PM

Gutted I didnt get a ticket in the ballots I was in but them the breaks as they say...

Shall be watching at home with the family. Win or lose I am just delighted we got there.

In saying that, I think we will win. Zenit are a decent outfit who have beaten some good teams...so have we however.

People seem to be forgetting that. No matter the style of football, we have stifled many a team this year and I can see us doing the same again and nicking a goal.

Penalties if need be.

Baz · 13th May 2008, 07:52 PM

every bet i`ve put on this year i`ve lost, so a tenner on rangers it is!!

cant decide if i`d rather rangers got beat by a hefty raping, say 4/5 nil, or on penalties. either would suffice.

bring the fury Zenit, bring the fury

RiseAgainst · 13th May 2008, 09:20 PM

Baz, as a United man would you honestly rather see Rangers lose than win and possibly put United into Europe (assuming United beat Celtic, and help Rangers win the league maybe!)

My First Kev · 14th May 2008, 12:14 AM

regardless of the result, did anyone see the 'Rangers fans in Blackpool' article in todays red tops?

YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A BIGGER BUNCH OF TOOTHLESS PIKEY FUCKERS IN YOUR LIFE!!!!!!

...and to be honest, from a purely bias Hibs fan POV - Fuck Rangers!

Gusstav · 14th May 2008, 06:00 AM

Win or lose we done well to get to the final.

PeteRoe · 14th May 2008, 01:45 PM

Im away to get the beers in!

Come on over to my place...hey you! We're having a party!

13th May 2008, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
RiseAgainst rambling boy of pleasure Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Work id presume Posts: 2,960 Band: Cheat To Win	The Official UEFA Cup Final Thread just over 24 hours to go....well jealous as my uncle, dad and flatmate are all down in Manchester and i couldnt be from the BBC website, bit of omens to get in the mood Rangers will be hoping that playing Russian opposition is a good omen, their 3-2 victory in Barcelona having been achieved against Dinamo Moscow. The parallels with that previous success do not stop there. Willie Waddell's team beat Sporting Lisbon on their way to the final, built their success on high work-rate and a strong defence and they were accused of playing "anti-football" - in their case by the coach of Rennes.

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Gusstav Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edinburgh/Falkirk Posts: 879 Band: Friday Night Gunfight (vocals)	Win or lose we done well to get to the final. Last edited by Gusstav : 14th May 2008 at 06:02 AM.

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Pubic Wig Dark Lord of the Sith Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scumdee and Stirling Posts: 1,884 Band: 'Im The Juggernaught Bitch!' - working title	I would really like to see rangers win this...truthfuly i cant see it happening...but hey. Do you think that Smith will stick to his defensive tactics that have served Rangers so well so far? The 'Little General' will have had pleanty of time to prepare his team for that approach.

13th May 2008, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
RiseAgainst rambling boy of pleasure Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Work id presume Posts: 2,960 Band: Cheat To Win	i think Rangers will play the same formation as always, especially when Zenit are missing their star striker. I fancy Novo to score, but think Rangers will go down 3-1 if im honest. Zenit have a good creative element none of Rangers previous opponents really had.

13th May 2008, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pubic Wig Dark Lord of the Sith Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scumdee and Stirling Posts: 1,884 Band: 'Im The Juggernaught Bitch!' - working title	You going to the Pub to watch it?

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bobby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,756 Band: Swordmaster + Archives	mon' the zenit

13th May 2008, 03:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
RiseAgainst rambling boy of pleasure Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Work id presume Posts: 2,960 Band: Cheat To Win	dunno, got a HD TV at home so maybe not.... although have tickets for Anti-Flag too at the same time

13th May 2008, 03:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
RiseAgainst rambling boy of pleasure Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Work id presume Posts: 2,960 Band: Cheat To Win	If Rangers win the UEFA Cup, wouldnt there be an extra UEFA Cup spot for the SPL? therefore surely Aberdonians, Hibees and Arabs should be desperate for Rangers to win?!

13th May 2008, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pubic Wig Dark Lord of the Sith Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scumdee and Stirling Posts: 1,884 Band: 'Im The Juggernaught Bitch!' - working title	Thats pretty much what i was thinkin man. As for HDTV lucky bas...shame about the gig though...bad fixtures eh?

13th May 2008, 05:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
PeteRoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,055	Gutted I didnt get a ticket in the ballots I was in but them the breaks as they say... Shall be watching at home with the family. Win or lose I am just delighted we got there. In saying that, I think we will win. Zenit are a decent outfit who have beaten some good teams...so have we however. People seem to be forgetting that. No matter the style of football, we have stifled many a team this year and I can see us doing the same again and nicking a goal. Penalties if need be.

13th May 2008, 07:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Baz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,652 Band: 15 Minutes	every bet i`ve put on this year i`ve lost, so a tenner on rangers it is!! cant decide if i`d rather rangers got beat by a hefty raping, say 4/5 nil, or on penalties. either would suffice. bring the fury Zenit, bring the fury

13th May 2008, 09:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
RiseAgainst rambling boy of pleasure Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Work id presume Posts: 2,960 Band: Cheat To Win	Baz, as a United man would you honestly rather see Rangers lose than win and possibly put United into Europe (assuming United beat Celtic, and help Rangers win the league maybe!)

14th May 2008, 12:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
My First Kev Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,802	regardless of the result, did anyone see the 'Rangers fans in Blackpool' article in todays red tops? YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A BIGGER BUNCH OF TOOTHLESS PIKEY FUCKERS IN YOUR LIFE!!!!!! ...and to be honest, from a purely bias Hibs fan POV - Fuck Rangers!

14th May 2008, 01:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
PeteRoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,055	Im away to get the beers in! Come on over to my place...hey you! We're having a party!