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.
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.
im keeping my fingers crossed for a chelsea v arsenall final:) dont think they would move it to another country at this late stage
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.
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.