UEFA Cup Final: Zenit v Rangers

gary the great

Before i start, no ****e talk in this thread about secterism or Celtic/Rangers hatred etc it ruined the last thread for the people who want to discuss the games. if you wanna talk about it take it somewhere else.

Anyway, I love Zenit, have seen them play a couple of times, put a tenner on them at the start of the comp and am trying to get a ticket for the final, they're my second team after Liverpool.

After dominating Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in the quarter-final, Zenit again over-powered a Bundesliga side and beat munich 4-0. They have to be favourites?

But its a massive masssive loss with Pavel Pogrebnyak getting a yelow card meaning he misses the final, considering he got 10goals in the comp this season.

FIrst Euro final for Zenit, hope they can win it

Zenit will murder them. It will be just like Sevilla vs Boro, men against boys.

CantGetNoSleep

Do they have Andrei Arshavin back? He's looked world class on the 2 or 3 occasions i've seen him

Mad_Max

How are zenith doing in their league? What the chances of seeing them in the champs league next year?

A Dub in Glasgo

Wednesday, 14th May 2008 19:45 City of Manchester Stadium in case anybody wants to know

I hope Zenit win it

~Marky~

Zenith are missing there top striker Pavel Pogrebnyak because he got a yellow card and is suspended for the final..That will be a big blow for them.

delija_sever029

If Zenit play least 50% good like yesterday against Bayern they will win with no doubt

PauloMN

Deleted User wrote: »

Zenit will murder them. It will be just like Sevilla vs Boro, men against boys.

Dangerous words. Whatever happens, Rangers won't be murdered.

My money's on a Rangers win. They've come this far, this is practically a home fixture for them. I can't see any other result.

"Men against boys"... reminds me of when Souness said that once.

LuckyLloyd

Their performance against Bayern was:

a) surprising;
b) just a little scary;

I dunno, Rangers would need every player to have the game of their careers if they are to win. Could happen.

mike65

Zenit seem to have come out of nowhere (well St Petersburg), they are the top club in Russia these days and could afford to sell Martin Skrtel and not suffer any goal leakage. The domestic form is suffering though, they are only 11th right now with 6 games played 1 win 4 draws 1 loss but after the final that will change.

Rangers have advantage of playing a virtual home tie, but my money would be on Zenit.

Mike.

Bubs101

I think the home advantage will be big,manchester must be at least a couple of thousand miles from St. Petersburg as opposed to a couple of thousand metres from Ibrox. Also think that for all the talk of Arshavin, Cuellar will be the best player on the pitch.

It's also worth noting that Rangers have done very well when teams have come over and although it's not going to be the exact same as playing at home for Rangers, it'll probably be the biggest trip Zenith have had to make this year

gary the great

Ye Zenit wont bring a quater of the support Rangers will, Zenit are a lot like Liverpool in that they use the 12th man - massive support at their home games making a massive noise. Trust me ive experienced it first hand :cool:

Arshavin will be back for the game.

I think the fact Skertl joined liverpool, walked straight into the team and has been immense shows you how good a side they are and the type of quality platers they have. And tbh I watched a lot of SPb online and Skertl never stood out as one of their best players, which is why i was a little surpirsed Rafa sighned him.

Cant see Prognaback staying there much longer, im sure one of the bigger clubs wil be after him soon.

Zenit are a better team but ther better team doesnt always win in this situation. One thing for sure though is there will be plenty of tough tackels going around.

Anyone know who gets to wear the blue strip?

SantryRed

Zenit will not rip Rangers apart that is for sure.
Rangers will come with a game plan to stop Zenit and it will be up to Zenit to break Rangers down.

Seriously think Rangers will win 1nil or on penalties after a dour 120 mins of football without a show on target:D

Pride Fighter

Zenit will win, their manager knows half of the Gers players from his time managing the club and they will get the first goal, forcing Gers to play with 7 men behing the ball:pac:

invincibleirish

Win for Rangers on penalties or last minute Davis screamer.

Xavi6

At least they've chose a great venue for it

Eirebear

Awwww....youve ruined my opportunity for another funny title!

tetsujin1979

Anyone going over for it? My ticket application was successful, flights and accomodation booked a month ago.
Now I'm just worried about getting lynched outside COMS because of my accent

Eirebear

tetsujin1979 wrote: »

Anyone going over for it? My ticket application was successful, flights and accomodation booked a month ago.
Now I'm just worried about getting lynched outside COMS because of my accent

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

MisterAnarchy

Hopefully Zenith will win .
Rangers are a very average side and their style of football is very negative and perhaps anti football.
It will be a case of beauty versus the beast.

tetsujin1979

Eirebear wrote: »

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Roll your eyes all you want, but I've had mates of mine get beaten senseless in Glasgow simply because of being Irish and being over for a weekend, I'm not looking to be a statistic

Eirebear

tetsujin1979 wrote: »

Roll your eyes all you want, but I've had mates of mine get beaten senseless in Glasgow simply because of being Irish and being over for a weekend, I'm not looking to be a statistic

Ive got an Irish accent....i go to ibrox most weeks.

This thread isnt about politicd, if you dont have a ticket and your so scared about going....then dont bother.

A Dub in Glasgo

You can get plenty of ££££ for your final tickets.

PDN

I think Rangers to win 1-0 or else on penalties after 0-0.

Zenit played the game of their lives against Bayern, so hardly likely to play another game of their lives a few weeks later.

The quadruple for Rangers is looking a distinct possibility.

Eirebear

Well Well Well.....its almost here.

I dont know what to do with myself today, and im pretty damn sure tomorrow is gonna be even tougher.

No Manchester for me unfortunately but ill be able to watch it at Ibrox on one of the worlds 2 biggest TV screens with 25,000 other hopeful bears.

Its gonna be a long couple of days!

A Dub in Glasgo

Quite funny listening to two guys on the train this morning

Bear 1 'Celtic claim they took 80,000 to Seville. I don't believe that'
Bear 2 'We will take 150,000 to Manchester... easy'
Bear 1 'When are you going?'
Bear 2 'Tonight, our bus picks up a load at Motherwell on the way down'
Bear 1 'Where are you staying?'
Bear 2 ' On the bus!'

Reminded me of the anticipation and feelgood when we went to Seville. Hopefully people will not cause hassle and Rangers lose

I much prefer Seville to Manchester

Eirebear

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

Quite funny listening to two guys on the train this morning

Bear 1 'Celtic claim they took 80,000 to Seville. I don't believe that'
Bear 2 'We will take 150,000 to Manchester... easy'
Bear 1 'When are you going?'
Bear 2 'Tonight, our bus picks up a load at Motherwell on the way down'
Bear 1 'Where are you staying?'
Bear 2 ' On the bus!'

Reminded me of the anticipation and feelgood when we went to Seville. Hopefully people will not cause hassle and Rangers lose

I much prefer Seville to Manchester

lol, there is a bit of a buzz about the place isnt there?

I honestly dont reckon there will be any real hassle, the bears have done well this year on their away trips ( i was quite worried about Florence TBH) and hopefully everyone will be celebrating another Anti-football success to make it all the sweeter.

As for Manchester V Seville....seville is obviously the prettier city to look at, but if the weather stays like this, i doubt anyone will care too much!

grahamo

I only saw Zenit in the semis but I was surprised and impressed. I think Rangers will win though as with the crowd they bring down it will be like a home game for them.

Eirebear

Friggin 'ell lads....where the celtic fans on here this nervous about seville?

Im an absolute quivering wreck tonight, ok ive got exams next week that are playing on my mind too....but this is unnatural, i honestly feel ill!

gary the great

Cant wait for this, the Zenit jersey will getting worn tommorrow, still pissed off I couldnt get a ticket for manchester.

But on recent form Zenit aernt great, Zenit have played only six games of the current Russian League season. They have won one, drawn four and lost one. They have only one more point than the bottom two, who are the only clubs beneath them in the table.
i think its cos they're concentrating on winning the UEFA cup though

shane86

tetsujin1979 wrote: »

Roll your eyes all you want, but I've had mates of mine get beaten senseless in Glasgow simply because of being Irish and being over for a weekend, I'm not looking to be a statistic

Who are you backing, Zenit?

As for Glasgow, everyone in the whole city is nuts but bar one or two comments or unhelpfulness from older people everyone was sound as a pound. Id feel 50 times more anxious in a pub or nightclub in your average country town in Ireland than I would in Glasgow (mind you it was a trance/hardhouse spot, everyone was too "eckied" to care :pac: ). Having said that some drunks may have an issue with Irish lads going out of their way to fly over to support Zenit.

Backing Zenit obviously, although tbh the UEFA Cup isnt really of huge interest to me but I might give it a watch.

estebancambias

PDN wrote: »

I think Rangers to win 1-0 or else on penalties after 0-0.

Zenit played the game of their lives against Bayern, so hardly likely to play another game of their lives a few weeks later.

The quadruple for Rangers is looking a distinct possibility.

Doubt the pensioners could last another 120 minutes to be honest.

big b

Eirebear wrote: »

lol, there is a bit of a buzz about the place isnt there?

jaysus - Eirebear is Paul McStay! :eek:

Eirebear

big b wrote: »

jaysus - Eirebear is Paul McStay! :eek:

I've got more trophies than Paul McStay!;)

5ForKeeps

Should be an interesting game. What i predict is Rangers to use the analogy "park a bus in front of their goal". Arshavin is the main threat tonight, it's a pity Prognbak(can't spell his name lol) is suspended their top goalscorer. If Zenit play like they did against Bayern, Rangers haven't a chance.

OhNoYouDidn't

Obviously I hope Zenit win, even though their fans are a nasty bunch as well.

0-0 and lottery in extra time I think.

PauloMN

Hope Zenit win also, think Rangers will do it though.

Couple of quid down on a 1-0 Rangers win. Darcheville to get the goal.

CountingCrows

PauloMN wrote: »

Hope Zenit win also, think Rangers will do it though.

Couple of quid down on a 1-0 Rangers win. Darcheville to get the goal.

Tut tut, bad karma from any possible winning

PauloMN

CountingCrows wrote: »

Tut tut, bad karma from any possible winning

Don't worry, I'll... errmm... give it to charity.

Erin Go Brath

Hope Zenit wipe the floor with them.

C'mon the commies. Long live the revolution!

Chong

Right then come on Zenith !!,

Going for Zenith for the dutch link in the form of Dick Advocaat.

Melion

Come on Rangers, i'll be delighted if they win.

dc69

Im up for Zenith cause they gave us skrtel,also I hate Rangers.

Zenith on penos

Dub13

Not a bad opening 10min.

Chong

Ya its been quite good, I like watching Zenith, they certainly made a mockery of Bayern.

dc69

whats the channel of choice for everyone,ITV for me but can barely see the bloody players.Setanta and tv3 are no better:(

Seaneh

If rahgers win it will be just as much of a crime against football as Liverpool winning the champions league 4 years ago or porto the year before, Anti-football should never be allowed to triumph.

Melion

Im watching it on ITV and the picture is fine

dc69

Seaneh wrote: »

If rahgers win it will be just as much of a crime against football as Liverpool winning the champions league 4 years ago or porto the year before, Anti-football should never be allowed to triumph.

hold on,you cannot compare the football liverpool play to the way rangers play.

Melion

dc69 wrote: »

hold on,you cannot compare the football liverpool play to the way rangers play.

He can, he can also say the sky is pink. He's wrong but can still say it.

Chong

Controversial!

But I can see where your coming from, Pool played very negatively until the final first time round what 3 years ago, different team now tho.

Rangers play really negatively , which is fairly hard to watch.