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Lickszz
08-12-2004, 23:17
Does anyone think that there is a realistic possibility of an ALL English Champions league final?

I understand that the final is scheduled to be played in Istanbul, Turkey. In such a case would the final venue be moved elsewhere?

Obviously there is still plenty of decent teams left int he competition but just a thought.

duffman
09-12-2004, 18:48
If so it would be between Arsenal, Man utd or Chelsea, it would be good to see the semi-final made up of the four English teams left, but I don't think Liverpool will make it through.

bellis
10-12-2004, 00:44
im keeping my fingers crossed for a chelsea v arsenall final:) dont think they would move it to another country at this late stage

igm1
10-12-2004, 05:58
Arsenal have a poor record in Europe, disappointing really lol as they're pretty much the best in England- ignoring Chelski that is. :P

The final, well I'd love to Man Utd lose in it so either

Man Utd v Chelsea

Man Utd v Arsenal

Yodameister
13-12-2004, 10:56
Originally posted by Lickszz
Does anyone think that there is a realistic possibility of an ALL English Champions league final?

I understand that the final is scheduled to be played in Istanbul, Turkey. In such a case would the final venue be moved elsewhere?

Obviously there is still plenty of decent teams left int he competition but just a thought.

Why do you think it would be moved? to avoid inflicting our fans on another country or for convenience of fans?

I don't think there is any precedent for moving venues at this stage, and I don't suppose Turkey would be very happy with UEFA if they moved it.

Lickszz
13-12-2004, 20:09
Turkish and English fans have a notorious history of violent clashes which has resulted in serious injuries and deaths in the past. Why have all those fans travel that distance when we have a fine stadium in Cardiff?

Yodameister
14-12-2004, 08:27
I doubt there is a possibility of moving it.

They will only know the finalists about 3 weeks before. I think bearing in mind that its not an English team against a Turkish one I doubt there would be that much trouble.

Anyway, the last England Turkey match went ahead as planned and there wasn't all that much trouble.