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Man Utd accept $80m from Real Madrid for Ronaldo - no recession in Madrid !!

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  • StevieJ
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    roddydogs wrote: »
    Just like now, then...........on that basis the FA cup is harder than the PL to win as if you lose 1 game your out.

    FA cup stats since 1992

    Arsenal 5
    Man Utd 4
    Lverpool 3
    Chelsea 3
    Everton 1
    Portsmouth 1

    I remember the days when literally any team in the top flight could win the FA cup, depressing isn't it :confused:
    'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher
  • roddydogs
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    kennyboy66 wrote: »
    Add to the fact that the groups are seeded, so almost every group has one patsy who has no chance. Man U topped their group by winning 2 matches out of six this year.

    It's 4 x easier to qualify for the Champions League than it was the European Cup.
    It should be easy to get through the group stages.

    Once in the last 16 it is pretty tough - much tougher than the equivalent old style European Cup stage.
    Is that why ManU have failed at least onec to get thru the group stages?
  • Yakubu22
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    StevieJ wrote: »
    FA cup stats since 1992

    Arsenal 5
    Man Utd 4
    Lverpool 3
    Chelsea 3
    Everton 1
    Portsmouth 1

    I remember the days when literally any team in the top flight could win the FA cup, depressing isn't it :confused:

    Exactly. I even remember in the 80's good newly promoted sides like Watford and CPalace could finish in the top 2 or 3 and get to Cup Finals without having to spend £Ms. The focus was on a good first eleven and a few good subs. Whoever thinks football is more entertaining now is an idiot. There is no longer any shocks or suprises. It's all too predictable.
    "For those who understand, no explanation is necessary. Those who don't understand, dont matter."
  • StevieJ
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    I think United need to get those euros exchanged before £80 million becomes £70 million icon7.gif
    'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher
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