4/3 Recap: Yesterday’s games went according to my thoughts. Well, in a way they did. Real Madrid was able to pick up a massive victory in Turin, but it was the way they went about it. Juventus was stunned by an early Ronaldo goal and while they had chances, never fully recovered. His spectacular second… Continue reading Quarterfinals Quandary II – Picks From Across The Pond for April 4, 2018
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Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018
4/2 Recap: I’d like to take a second here at the beginning to thank Real Betis’ Sergio Leon. Even though my bet was set to win in that match, he still sealed the deal late with a sleek toe poke goal. That is more than I can say for Cardiff City. Though they were able… Continue reading Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018
Championship and The Champions – Picks From Across The Pond for March 13, 2018
3/11 Results: Most times I am able to shrug off a day of bad picks. It happens to everyone in every walk of life. Whether it be you made the wrong pick at your office cafeteria or two league-leading clubs combine to put a healthy helping of poop in their pants on a Sunday afternoon, mishits… Continue reading Championship and The Champions – Picks From Across The Pond for March 13, 2018
UCL Re-Do – Picks From Across The Pond for March 7, 2018
3/6 Recap: So let’s just say the first set of UCL second legs didn’t go so hot for me. The return of the Champions League brought my “account” into the negatives as both PSG and Liverpool could not deliver. Liverpool was already up 5-0 in the tie, so they get a pass for pumping the… Continue reading UCL Re-Do – Picks From Across The Pond for March 7, 2018
Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018
3/5 Recap: Some people like to make picks and then just walk away. Let the events play out. See the results at the end. I am not one of those people. Yesterday’s matches raised the old blood pressure up a few notches ahead of midweek Champions League fixtures. Both Manchester United and Celta Vigo left… Continue reading Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018
UCL Draw Was Rough On London
The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place this past week. The pinnacle of club football will begin anew on September 12th. I for one think this could be one of the strongest conglomeration of 32 teams the competition has had before. For the first time, the English Premier League will have five… Continue reading UCL Draw Was Rough On London
Should Leicester City Go All In On Champions League?
Leicester City was a timeless tale last season. Their title victory gave hope to every underdog in every competition across the globe. 5000-to-1 shots took on the biggest spenders in the game and came out on top. Despite many hopes and prayers, it is probably not something we are going to see again in England… Continue reading Should Leicester City Go All In On Champions League?
Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad
Manchester City has had quite the tempestuous campaign. While their Premier League form has been inconsistent, to be nice, injuries have been a consistent presence in City’s life. Their manager is doing his best with his lame duck status, knowing his replacement has already been named. Turmoil around the future of many of their core,… Continue reading Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad
Champions League Draw Leaves EPL Out In The Cold
The UEFA Champions League draw for the round of 16 was completed this morning. Coming into the proceedings, there were many questions as to the fate of England’s teams in the competition. After the draw, it can only be said that it will be a tough ask for the world’s most popular league to put… Continue reading Champions League Draw Leaves EPL Out In The Cold