31 May 2025 22:22:34
Having just watched PSG thump Inter in the final it made me think about what we were talking about the other day - the 50th anniversary of our 'defeat' to Bayern.
During the period 69/ 70 up to 74/ 75 we were the dominant force in europe, every bit as exciting and dynamic as PSG have been this season - if only!
If only the tournament allowed teams in 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th place into the competition - we would have had all those opportunities that are afforded far lesser teams these days.
If only we had played in the league style format where our superiority would have shone through over a longer period of games.
If only VAR had been around back then so that outrageous decisions against us would have been overturned.
I know you can't live in the past and that era has long since gone but it still rankles what happened to us that night (and on several other occasions during that period! )
If only.
31 May 2025 23:57:16
What a top post Cleggy.
01 Jun 2025 09:11:25
Great post Cleggy, great point re VAR, I like to temper our darkest times and injustices with maximising my enjoyment of our recent successes even more.
As Brighty shared previously, Chelsea spent over a Billion and won a two Bob competition, our successes were honed from much more humble origins, but for myself, that’s all the sweeter.
Did Citeh build a legacy… or just open a new bank account?
Risdale aside, what we spent last time in the EPL and what we’re likely to have to spend this season, probably wouldn’t pay Chelsea’s team salaries for a season.
But we’re Leeds United and despite those cruel injustices (our ups and downs)
‘We're going to stay with you forever
At least until the world stops going round’.
01 Jun 2025 09:31:21
Spot on Cleggy.
01 Jun 2025 14:11:05
Straying.
Bit one sided that eh. Dad’s a gooner now boasting they only lost by 1.
Congrats though. Long time coming.
01 Jun 2025 14:13:16
Brilliant line Class.
Did Citeh build a legacy… or just open a new bank account?
01 Jun 2025 17:25:31
Some great posts there!