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by **jim_morrison_supported_liverpool** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:11 pm

we look as though we've gpt the beating of monaco, tactically and ability-wise. even at their own ground i think we'll do well.
deportivo arent nearly as good as they have been in recent years, and if there's anyone to take advantage of a depleted spanish oppostion its benitez of course. he's obviously had La Liga wrapped round his little finger.
strangely enough i see Olympiakos as the only threat.hard to get a result at their ground, and an unknown quantity as far as Benitez is concerned.
overall i think we've got what it takes to to do briliantly in the group stages. (this group anyway)

what do you's reckon?

by **chiggz_likes_owen** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:48 pm

i reckon we'll end second in the Gr. Stages

by **Leonmc0708** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:50 pm

Jim, I think that Deportivo are the hardest opposition in the group.

A great away result in Olympiakos, say 1-0 and Monaco to hold Depor to any draw and we will be in pole position.

I think we will win the group, but Depor are dangerous.

by **the great one** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:55 pm

i reckon we will finish top deportivo dnt look as strong as they did when they walloped milan 4-0 at home and olymipakos rivaldo aint the player he was.one player dnt make a team and monaco they have brought well but its gonna be hard for monaco to do wat they did last season i think this is have the group will finish

Code: Select all: group A liverpool monaco deportivo olyimpakos

and its not bein bias :;):

by **blind** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:58 pm

group A

liverpool

deportivo

monaco

olyimpakos

After the display from monaco they will be lucky to get any pionts but i think third would be realistic in the group if they can improve.

by **laza** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:04 pm

I reckon we go through but i thought that before the Monaco match.
I see Depo as main rival though that view is probably tainted by my fond memories of their win over the MANCs in CL
While Monaco were finalists , coming from French league they were a surprise finalists and have had team gutted somewhat.
The away game in Greece does worry me though

by **jim_morrison_supported_liverpool** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:16 pm

i agree depo are dangerous but we've got the manager who knows how to play them.

by **bigmick** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 5:50 pm

Aren't Olympiacos almost Galatsaray like with their stubborn resistance at home? Unless I'm getting em mixed up, didn't they give Man U the runaround a couple of seasons back? Not to be taken lightly I think, neither Deportivo who though rubbish the other night, can be fantastic on occasions. Monaco look a given to finish bottom I reckon. Hopefully, we'll nudge into the next stage and reach the quarters. I don't reckon we'll win it but if we get the bandwagon rolling, nobody will overly fancy playing us thats for sure.

by **the great one** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:51 am

not sayin we are anywhere as good as valencia but i just watched on eurosport valencia thrashed deportivo 1-5 and i not expecting the same results but i woukd be dissapointed if a:we didn't qualify b: if we can 2nd in our group and c:we draw or lose at their place

by **Starbridge42** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:59 am

The thing is though, Depor are an unpredictable team, they may have lost 5-1 to Valencia but they lost 8-3 to Monaco last season in the group stage but also beat AC Milan 4-0 so who knows what to expect?

by **A.B.** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:09 am

Rafael knows Deportivo inside out, Olympiakos is our main threat. I saw we will be number one in this group

by **wiped** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 5:33 am

hhmmm ...... there's loads of if's , buts and maybe's in this group .... I think an away win against Olympiakos would be a major step in qualification from the group - they are a bitch to crack at home. Deportivo will all depend on which Deportivo side turns up (if you know what I mean) , Monaco we've already beaten so a draw in our final match against them should be enough .... our quest is all the more difficult with Gerard out injured but not immpossible .

by **JBG** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:34 am

Depor have a slow start but they have far more Champions League experience than the rest of us.

Plus, they won't drop many more points at home.

Depor will top the group, but I think we'll squeeze past Monaco.

by **stmichael** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:57 am

John Barnes' Granny wrote:Depor have a slow start but they have far more Champions League experience than the rest of us.

Plus, they won't drop many more points at home.

Depor will top the group, but I think we'll squeeze past Monaco.

deportivo got hammered 5-1 at home by valencia at the weekend, and that's without benitez in charge.

by **Fowler_E7** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:21 pm

all our away fixtures in the group will be tough, especially in greece and spain,both teams are known for their hostile crowds and electric atmosphere. Realistically i could see us losing those two games, so our home form will have to be good

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