WVHooligan.com – MLS Blog

By Geoff Reid As we start the second leg match-ups of the last 16 of this season’s Champions League, there is not one tie that is already won. Before we preview the two ties tomorrow, it must be said that all of my predictions were well off base which just goes to show why we…[continue reading]

By Geoff Reid CSKA Moscow vs Sevilla from the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow This contest will be the first CSKA will play since December 8th when the Russians knocked off Turkish side Besiktas to qualify for the knockout phase of this seasons Champions League. Of course they have played in friendly matches leading up to this…[continue reading]

By Geoff Reid Stuttgart vs Barcelona from the VFB Arena, Stuttgart This tie will have the defending champions as overwhelming favorites, especially with the difficult season the Stuttgart have had. The Germans changed managers replacing former national team full back Markus Babbel with Swiss boss Christian Gross. Gross, knows all too well he has a…[continue reading]

By Geoff Reid FC Porto vs Arsenal from Estadio do Drago, Porto Back in 2004, these two clubs were flying with some of the best seasons in their history. Porto, under a guidance of a certain Jose Mourinho won the UEFA Cup in 2003, followed in 2004 by winning the Champions League beating AS Monaco…[continue reading]

By Geoff Reid It’s that time of year again for Europe’s top clubs as the Champions League comes round again after a winter break. This year’s last 16 match-ups has some intriguing story lines with some players and managers going against their former clubs, and some real david vs goliath clashes ahead. This has the…[continue reading]