BritBill

Yes, this Liverpool side was nowhere near as talented as the one which was European Champions in 2005. Probably only Salah would get in the 2005 team. Definitely the least talented of all the Liverpool European finals teams. They did well collectively to get there. I could happily watch Modric and Kroos dictate a game of football for days if I had the time. So technically gifted. My little boy is a huge Modric fan. Even keeps his hair long and wears a headband in homage.

Liverpool play with a style which was suited to playing against Madrid. High pressing midfield with the intention of gaining possession in the opposition defensive third of the field. Then using the movement of their forwards to create chances. They rely on Salah so much. They didn't have much of a plan B other than hanging in there and taking advantage of a set piece should they get one in an attacking area. Once Salah went off Liverpool defended a lot deeper than they wanted to. Modric and Kroos took control of the game and with it the result was inevitability. Because they defended a lot deeper any attack had to break from deeper as well. Leaving so much space for the superior midfield of Madrid to do what they liked when they regained control of the ball. Marcelo and Nacho could bomb up and down the flanks at will.

Madrid too strong in the end but Liverpool were on top until Salah went off and should have been in front at half time. Second half was all Madrid and they would have won easily enough without the help of poppadom hands in goal for Liverpool. The difference was in the benches. Liverpool brought on Lalana, Madrid brought on Bale. Gigantic difference in quality. Ronaldo was nowhere near full match fit. I fear for his and Portugal's World Cup chances now where as I was going to have a decent bet on them to win it.

I hardly watch any boxing now. I too think it's become too obviously fixed. Also, the boxers seem to concentrate their talents on talking the talk beforehand instead of being able to walk the walk. As a Brit, my favourite boxing time was the 90's Super Middleweight division. There seemed to be a top class title fight every weekend. Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, Michael Watson, Steve Collins, Gerald McLellan to name but a few. We had a local (he lived 100 yards from me) boxer called Henry Wharton. He was a wall. Like Homer Simpson in the episode of The Simpsons where he fought the world championship. Unfortunately, he was a Super Middleweight at the same time as the above mentioned fighters. He was as gifted a boxer as those guys. He lost on point to both Eubank & Benn. Then came along Nassem Hamed (bit of a gobshite) and Ricky Hatton. I lost interest after those two really.

I agree. Out of interest, of the 15 times McDermott elected to go for it on 4th down, what was the distance to go? Also, what was the play call by the OC whose name I've forgotten probably due to the insomnia he induced? There must have been a point when McD thought is there a point of going for it knowing the offense and co-ordinator weren't up to getting the job done? Game management was an aspect of McD's coaching which wasn't as high a standard as other parts. I'm not worried about it. I will be if there's no sign of improvement this season.

Yeah? Anywhere you recommend?

I'm not from London ? This trip is purely about the football and spending a small bit of time in Buffalo. If we get the time we might have a toby up to the falls. All depends on flight times and prices. I'm fairly well travelled - from the Pyramids of Giza to the Hancock Observatory. If I get to see some sights - great. At the moment I'm just focusing on getting to the game and getting fed and watered. Expedia is currently offering up this hotel to us - http://adamsmark.com/

Thank you all for the information so for. It's very much appreciated. Please keep them coming! I'm just waiting on a friend to confirm if he's joining me then flights will be booked tonight. @plenzmd1 Thank you for your help and offer of a ride to the game. I'll be in touch via PM once I know more. Go Bills!

Hello All, I'm starting to plan a trip to Buffalo from the UK for the game versus Chicago on 4th November. I plan on it being a short trip - Saturday to Monday so my time in Buffalo will be limited sadly. I'll be looking at staying in downtown Buffalo. Please can somebody tell me the best way to get from downtown out to Orchard Park and back on game day? Also, any suggestions on where to get a huge plate of wings, fries and a beer on the Saturday night would be greatly appreciated.