champions league draw...

[Nigels Tackle]

Am I missing something? - are the dates not pre-selected?

I want to book flights but cannot seem to find confirmation of the dates anywhere - probably just an age thing

The swedish commentator said that the dates should be available within an hour after the draw.

No doubt they will consult Citys fixture list.

Thanks - I will sit here with fingers at the ready

wanker?

[mcfc1632]

Am I missing something? - are the dates not pre-selected?

I want to book flights but cannot seem to find confirmation of the dates anywhere - probably just an age thing

The swedish commentator said that the dates should be available within an hour after the draw.

No doubt they will consult Citys fixture list.

Thanks - I will sit here with fingers at the ready

wanker?

Sorry? Do not understand.

Experience of last year is that once all announced flights and hotels shoot up - so I just want to book immediately before they shoot up - thought that was obvious.

Why wanker? - I always find CITY fans on here very helpful so when I needed the info and could not find it I thought I would ask fellow fans - seemed sensible.

[budfox]

Seems to me that the winners of the Premier League shouldn't have to face the winners of the Bundesliga in the group stage.

[Nigels Tackle]

Seems to me that the winners of the Premier League shouldn't have to face the winners of the Bundesliga in the group stage.

winners of the top 8 leagues should be in pot 1...

[Sparklehorse]

Liverpool get the headlines on sky football app, can anyone tell me why ????

Because out of the 4 English teams in the Champions League, they have the biggest fan base.

It's not fucking rocket science.

As a media company, Sky want the biggest audience so that's the reason. We may not like it or agree with it, but that's the reason.

But regarding the draw itself, it's not straightforward but we are more than capable of winning that group. We have a fantastic squad now and considering that we've started the season so well without even getting out of second gear in our first 2 matches suggests that we have great season ahead of us.

I agree totally, i wonder if we'll get a live group game on ITV this season ?

[Sparklehorse]

Liverpool get the headlines on sky football app, can anyone tell me why ????

Because out of the 4 English teams in the Champions League, they have the biggest fan base.

It's not fucking rocket science.

As a media company, Sky want the biggest audience so that's the reason. We may not like it or agree with it, but that's the reason.

But regarding the draw itself, it's not straightforward but we are more than capable of winning that group. We have a fantastic squad now and considering that we've started the season so well without even getting out of second gear in our first 2 matches suggests that we have great season ahead of us.

I agree totally, i wonder if we'll get a live group game on ITV this season ?

[Clowncrete]

I am not worried. Compared to 2012, we have a stronger manager and a stronger Xl as well as depth:



Roma have just lost their best player. And as long as Hart or one of our defenders doesn't cock up, we can beat Bayern as well.

[Cit.revenge]

FFS Pot 4 Roma Monaco and crap and we course get Roma ...

[Ted Hughes]

Sorry? Do not understand.

Experience of last year is that once all announced flights and hotels shoot up - so I just want to book immediately before they shoot up - thought that was obvious.

Why wanker? - I always find CITY fans on here very helpful so when I needed the info and could not find it I thought I would ask fellow fans - seemed sensible.

He make yoke.

[zuricity]

Tough draw for us but our squad is stronger than Roma and Moscow. If we play to our strength we get through and then who knows. Typically lucky for scouse.

Scouse will lose to Basel never mind Madrid.

[mcfc1632]

Sorry? Do not understand.

Experience of last year is that once all announced flights and hotels shoot up - so I just want to book immediately before they shoot up - thought that was obvious.

Why wanker? - I always find CITY fans on here very helpful so when I needed the info and could not find it I thought I would ask fellow fans - seemed sensible.

He make yoke.

Oh - sincere apologies then.

Just sitting getting really irritated after watching all that UeFA PR bollocks and not finding the information I really needed - so was frustrated.

[zuricity]

This competition would be great if they got rid of:

1. Seeding
2. Group games (for straight two-leg knock out)
3. That pretentious music
4. The rule that says we all have to move our seats for UEFA groupies at home games
5. The word League when it's not

I seem to remember a competition like that on the old days.....

I'll vote for that !

[Lev Bronstein]

I know that they won the Europa last year, but how were Althetic Madrid in Pot1?

[Saul Goodman]

GROUP E DATES:
17/09: Bayern (a), 30/09: Roma (h), 21/10: Moscow (a),
5/11: Moscow (h), 25/11: Bayern (h), 10/12: Roma (a).

[Saul Goodman]

I know that they won the Europa last year, but how were Althetic Madrid in Pot1?

They were in the CL final. They didnt win Europa; i believe that was Sevilla

[Sideshow Bob]

GROUP E DATES:
17/09: Bayern (a), 30/09: Roma (h), 21/10: Moscow (a),
5/11: Moscow (h), 25/11: Bayern (h), 10/12: Roma (a).

so we'll be off to a flier, then. brilliant.

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

GROUP E DATES:
17/09: Bayern (a), 30/09: Roma (h), 21/10: Moscow (a),
5/11: Moscow (h), 25/11: Bayern (h), 10/12: Roma (a).

Bayern away between Arsenal away and Chelsea at home.
CSKA away between Spurs at home and W Ham away.

[PrezIke]

I am not worried. Compared to 2012, we have a stronger manager and a stronger Xl as well as depth:



Roma have just lost their best player. And as long as Hart or one of our defenders doesn't cock up, we can beat Bayern as well.

of course we have a great and deep squad, but by having such tough opposition in the group phase, and our expectations to win the league and probably every other cup we are in it means that there will be little chances for our players to rest.

obviously that's why having such a deep squad helps us, and we have more experience and determination under pellegrini, but compare that to chelsea and their easy group...again.

[Lev Bronstein]

I know that they won the Europa last year, but how were Althetic Madrid in Pot1?

They were in the CL final. They didnt win Europa; i believe that was Sevilla

Must have won it the year before then - even so it seems a rapid promotion. Still, I'm sure it's all fair and above board

[Hutch's Shoulder]

GROUP E DATES:
17/09: Bayern (a), 30/09: Roma (h), 21/10: Moscow (a),
5/11: Moscow (h), 25/11: Bayern (h), 10/12: Roma (a).

Is that home/away by the European or Canadian convention :-) ?