13 Apr 07
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3 out of 4 from La Liga.
Any thoughts?
My goodness, that Osasuna was really well built by Javier Aguirre.
I wonder if the guy did good in leaving for the Atletico e Madrid.
Edit. Sorry, I forgot this...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6534943.stm
Take that, Tottencrap! 😛
13 Apr 07
Yes. The quality of the second tier teams in Spain is higher than the rest of Europe. That can be seen by how close the league is and the fact that they have 3 semi finalists in the UEFA cup. The quality of the best Premieship teams is greater than the rest of Europe resulting in a two horse race for the league most seasons and the fact that they have 3 semi finalists in the Champions League.
14 Apr 07
Originally posted by SeitseOriginally posted by Seitse
3 out of 4 from La Liga.
Any thoughts?
My goodness, that Osasuna was really well built by Javier Aguirre.
I wonder if the guy did good in leaving for the Atletico e Madrid.
Edit. Sorry, I forgot this...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6534943.stm
Take that, Tottencrap! 😛
Take that, Tottencrap! 😛
Spurs actually play some of the most exciting football in the EPL. They produce some great goals via Aaron Lennon, Robbie Keane, and Dimitar Berbatov (3 top International players). Take Chelsea for a counter-example : a 500 million pound team of counterattacks and wing crosses. Absolutely boring to watch.
Sevilla are a tough, exciting side with quality passing and inventiveness. Their star goalscorer developed his craft at White Hart Lane. They were gifted some fouls in excellent positions in the first leg. (How can a team get no yellow cards over a two-leg quarterfinal?)
Osasuna is just so powerful on the ball. They've been my favorites to win it all along.
14 Apr 07
Originally posted by dottewellI'd imagine second-tier involves monetary expenditures for players.
In what sense are Sevilla a "second-tier" team?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/spain_results/tables/default.stm
It's not like Sevilla were outgunning the big boys in signing Kanoute.
14 Apr 07
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Originally posted by baconfatsSo if Sevilla won La Liga and the Champions League five times in a row without spending any more money, they'd still be "second-tier"?
I'd imagine second-tier involves monetary expenditures for players.
Were Ajax a second-tier team in 1995?
14 Apr 07
Originally posted by dottewellAlthough they're having a decent season, their last 5 placings have been 8th, 10th, 6th, 6th and 5th. So they're not top tier are they?
In what sense are Sevilla a "second-tier" team?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/spain_results/tables/default.stm
14 Apr 07
Originally posted by Angry BoyThree consecutive top 6 finishes and a real chance of winning La Liga this year.
Although they're having a decent season, their last 5 placings have been 8th, 10th, 6th, 6th and 5th. So they're not top tier are they?
They've got to be pretty close to top-tier now, no?