Arsenal v Chelsea in Baku

[skyblueinBaku]

It seems that trouble may have started already. A Chelsea supporter is in hospital with head injuries.

 

[Liquid Gold]

I though all Chelsea fans have head injuries anyway.

 

[westcountry_skyblue]

Chelsea to win for me,They always seem to find a way to win a cup final

 

[Alkhen]

For all those who havent got BT sport:

BT are showing both European finals live on their YouTube channel for free. I think there is even a 4K feed on there for anyone with a smart TV

BT Sport

 

[clint van damme]

Arsenal supporters being checked to see if they have Mkhitaryan's name on their tops, UEFA have made a right fuck up here.

 

[Nick]

Why are the police checking a name on a fans shirt?

 

[Otis]

Fear of attacks by local supporters I guess.

 

[Otis]

Or maybe not, upon reading the report.

Could be authorities political stance.

 

[clint van damme]

Why are the police checking a name on a fans shirt?

because Mkhitaryan's Armenian.
Apparently nothing has happened to those they've stopped but it's scandalous that Arsenal can't play a player because of is nationality and fans are having their tops checked to see if his names on it.

 

[Gazolba]

Some unrest in the Chelsea camp. Sarri so frustrated he kicked his cap.
The ironic thing is he was frustrated with the number of photographers, so he kicked his cap and they photographed him doing it.

 

[SBAndy]

Arsenal would win if they still had Henry.
Chelsea would win if they still had Drogba.

What on earth are you blithering on about now?

 

[Covstu]

Is it sky or BT tonight?

 

[clint van damme]

What on earth are you blithering on about now?

you get a like for the use of the word blithering, (even though you've used it incorrectly!!)

 

[westcountry_skyblue]

Is it sky or BT tonight?

BT sport channel on Youtube

 

[wingy]

Is it sky or BT tonight?

BT
I'm going for Arsenal to score at least three.

 

[Frank Sidebottom]

Opening ceremony for a final?

 

[Westendlad]

BT
I'm going for Arsenal to score at least three.

Never liked Boring Arsenal or their pickpocket fans at HR....So Chelsea to score at least 4.

 

[SBAndy]

Looks like it’s being played behind closed doors with how far back the stands are.

 

[clint van damme]

how far are the fans from the pitch on that far side? Ridiculous.
What the fuck was UEFAs criteria for selecting this venue? I'll hazard a guess at thickest brown envelope.

 

[Alkhen]

Gonna be way past midnight local time when this finishes. UEFA took a bung for sure

 

[Westendlad]

One English player tonight ...........Who is he ?

 

[Alkhen]

Imagine a 2,800 mile trip for that view

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Atmosphere reminds me of when we were at Sixfields!

Imagine fans of both clubs having to fly from London then either having to drive 50 hours or take a 12 hour train to Baku...

I wonder if anyone on this forum would do it if we were in that position?

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[Liquid Gold]

Never a pen, diving bastard. Of course Robbie Savage says contact = penalty.

 

[Alkhen]

Atmosphere reminds me of when we were at Sixfields!

Imagine fans of both clubs having to fly from London then either having to drive 50 hours or take a 12 hour train to Baku...

I wonder if anyone on this forum would do it if we were in that position?

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If Cov got to a European final plenty would make the journey. Same for any smaller club with no major trophies for a long time

I guess Chelsea fans aren't that arsed as they have won the Champions League fairly recently

Arsenal have a few thousand more fans there. Such a shite venue, I'd get it if it was about spreading football to the locals but seeing as kick off was past 11pm that wasn't their agenda

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

If Cov got to a European final plenty would make the journey. Same for any smaller club with no major trophies for a long time

My point wasnt Cov getting to a European Final, of course loads would go if hosted in Spain, France, Germany etc...

Do you honestly think loads would go if Cov were playing in Baku?

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[Frank Sidebottom]

Atmosphere reminds me of when we were at Sixfields!

Imagine fans of both clubs having to fly from London then either having to drive 50 hours or take a 12 hour train to Baku...

I wonder if anyone on this forum would do it if we were in that position?

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Depends on the context.... for Cov fans it would likely be the only European final we would ever be likely to see our club in. So wouldn't be surprised to see is at least sell our allocation but for Arsenal and Chelsea fans it's a Mickey mouse cup.... they'll probably each play in another European final in the next 20 years a bit closer to home.
I'd probably have booked a 10 day holiday around Antalya myself and then flew over for the final half way through all paid for by simply betting £10 that Cov would make it to the final.

 

[clint van damme]

One English player tonight ...........Who is he ?

Maitland-Niles

 

[chiefdave]

Imagine fans of both clubs having to fly from London then either having to drive 50 hours or take a 12 hour train to Baku...

If anyone thought the authorities still give a shit about fans this final tells you everything you need to know.

They can't even claim it makes a good spectacle on TV. There's no atmosphere, empty seats and you can't even see the fans who have managed to get there as they're so far from the pitch.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

It's worth looking on Twitter for the comedy value of the comments about #RobbieSavage

 

[Grendel]

My point wasnt Cov getting to a European Final, of course loads would go if hosted in Spain, France, Germany etc...

Do you honestly think loads would go if Cov were playing in Baku?

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Each club only got 6,000 tickets so no

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I can't believe this is a final.

Feels like a pre season friendly.

 

[Johnnythespider]

Is this being filmed by a camera on the space station.

 

[Alkhen]

My point wasnt Cov getting to a European Final, of course loads would go if hosted in Spain, France, Germany etc...

Do you honestly think loads would go if Cov were playing in Baku?

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Yeah I know what you meant and my point was more would make the effort as it would be a freak occurrence for us.

I would for sure, take a loan or something. The last time we technically qualified for Europe we were robbed of the chance due to the UK ban so I'd love to see Cov in Europe

 

[clint van damme]

Is this being filmed by a camera on the space station.

no. from the main stand, though both a similar distance from the pitch.