Very small aspect of the tie in general, but good news that Bender has to tread a fine line tonight. Excellent player who rarely catches the headlines for some reason, would get into most PL teams without question.
Really looking forward to the match. Can never understand the disrespect shown towards the Europa League, the title of the ECL is a total misnomer given that the majority of participants finished as low as 4th in their domestic leagues. Back in the 70s and 80s, winning either of UEFA and ECWC was treated with utmost respect and deservedly so. The former competition established our status as a major European force after winning it in 1973 and 1976. Now that the two have been merged into one it should be more prestigious, surely?
