Lyon request Reds favour

Spammy · 25th November 2009, 18:44

Lyon request Reds favour
Les Gones chief hopes Reds will do French club a favour

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has called on Liverpool to help his club on Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League despite the French club being integral to the Reds' elimination from the competition.

Lyon had already assured their place in the knockout stages of the Champions Leagueafter drawing and beating Rafa Benitez's side, but the Ligue 1 outfit have slipped to second in Group E after Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina.

Claude Puel's side must now beat bottom-placed Debrecen, and hope Benitez's charges overcome La Viola at Anfield, to guarantee top-spot in the group and secure a favourable draw in the last 16 stage.

And Aulas is hoping the Premier League giants look to finish their campaign on a high and beat the Italians at Merseyside.

"First place is important, notably because the second-leg match in the last 16 would be played at home," Aulas said.

"We have the match against Debrecen remaining and we hope that at the same time Liverpool can beat Fiorentina."

Defender Jean-Alain Boumsong echoed Aulas' view, and the former Newcastle and Rangers defender believes Benitez's side will want to sign off in style, despite their recent disappointment.

"We must win this last game and hope for a surge of pride from Liverpool," the French centre-back told Accueil - OLWEB.fr.

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Sure, why not? Anything to prove we're merely crap and not cheese eating surrender monkeys.

narnar · 25th November 2009, 18:46

May as well go out on a high, er, kind of.

Spammy · 25th November 2009, 18:49

I say let's just carry on playing the way we're playing and see just how badly we can lose. Lyon should have made the effort last night if they were that bothered.

Cal? · 25th November 2009, 18:50

I don't honestly think they care that much.

B Cantona · 25th November 2009, 18:53

Can only go off what Sky were saying because I was watching the Liverpool game myself, but they seemed to make out Lyon gave it a bloody good go yesterday. Nearly stole a draw at the end too

Don't think they'd expect anything other than for Liverpool to rest certain players, but you'd hope professional pride would kick in

Ivor Ballokov · 25th November 2009, 18:54

This is liverpool's chance to really make a statement in Europe and win the coveted "Giving Lyon a hand" Cup, it's on!!

narnar · 25th November 2009, 18:54

I thought Lyon had a fairly strong team out and from the sounds of it were unlucky not to score on a few occasions. No point in Liverpool or their fans getting bitter over Lyon.

It'll be a good chance to show everyone what Aqualini is about though, and a few other fringe players could do with a run out, like Babel.

What's with El Zhar, does he look useful in any way possible?

Spammy · 25th November 2009, 18:57

Ok I'm not getting bitter, I just really wanted another excuse to use 'cheese eating surrender monkeys'.

BAMSOLA · 25th November 2009, 18:59

Jean-Michel Aulas is clearly taking the piss out of you scousers following Lyon's performance yesterday and for that he deserves respect from all united fans.

kouroux · 26th November 2009, 10:12

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Originally Posted by BAMSOLA

Jean-Michel Aulas is clearly taking the piss out of you scousers following Lyon's performance yesterday and for that he deserves respect from all united fans.

Exactly, that's just so typical of him.Winding up opposition

Xander45 · 26th November 2009, 10:15

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Originally Posted by BAMSOLA

Jean-Michel Aulas is clearly taking the piss out of you scousers following Lyon's performance yesterday and for that he deserves respect from all united fans.

I think he's more taking the piss out of all the "Liverpool call on Lyon to do them a favour" headlines from before their game.

25th November 2009, 18:44	#1 (permalink)
Spammy Being watched Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gloves are worn for traction primarily. Someone like Evra needs them for good throw-ins when it's raining or snowing or the ball is damp. Kaka, might wear them because he get's fouled a lot. Scraping and cutting his hands on frozen pitches Posts: 24,168	Lyon request Reds favour <a href="http://d.mediadakine.com/ck.php?n=ad232b97&cb=19210" target="_blank"><img src="http://d.mediadakine.com/avw.php?zoneid=81&cb=19210&n=ad232b97" border="0" alt="" /></a> Lyon request Reds favour Les Gones chief hopes Reds will do French club a favour Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has called on Liverpool to help his club on Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League despite the French club being integral to the Reds' elimination from the competition. Lyon had already assured their place in the knockout stages of the Champions Leagueafter drawing and beating Rafa Benitez's side, but the Ligue 1 outfit have slipped to second in Group E after Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina. Claude Puel's side must now beat bottom-placed Debrecen, and hope Benitez's charges overcome La Viola at Anfield, to guarantee top-spot in the group and secure a favourable draw in the last 16 stage. And Aulas is hoping the Premier League giants look to finish their campaign on a high and beat the Italians at Merseyside. "First place is important, notably because the second-leg match in the last 16 would be played at home," Aulas said. "We have the match against Debrecen remaining and we hope that at the same time Liverpool can beat Fiorentina." Defender Jean-Alain Boumsong echoed Aulas' view, and the former Newcastle and Rangers defender believes Benitez's side will want to sign off in style, despite their recent disappointment. "We must win this last game and hope for a surge of pride from Liverpool," the French centre-back told Accueil - OLWEB.fr. Sky Sports \| Football \| Champions League \| News \| Lyon request Reds favour Sure, why not? Anything to prove we're merely crap and not cheese eating surrender monkeys.

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25th November 2009, 18:46	#2 (permalink)
narnar Needs Help Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: northern ireland Posts: 9,696	May as well go out on a high, er, kind of.

25th November 2009, 18:49	#3 (permalink)
Spammy Being watched Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gloves are worn for traction primarily. Someone like Evra needs them for good throw-ins when it's raining or snowing or the ball is damp. Kaka, might wear them because he get's fouled a lot. Scraping and cutting his hands on frozen pitches Posts: 24,168	I say let's just carry on playing the way we're playing and see just how badly we can lose. Lyon should have made the effort last night if they were that bothered.

25th November 2009, 18:50	#4 (permalink)
Cal? from Redcafe (matchfixing department) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Race to 19... Posts: 15,727	I don't honestly think they care that much.

25th November 2009, 18:53	#5 (permalink)
B Cantona No Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,644	Can only go off what Sky were saying because I was watching the Liverpool game myself, but they seemed to make out Lyon gave it a bloody good go yesterday. Nearly stole a draw at the end too Don't think they'd expect anything other than for Liverpool to rest certain players, but you'd hope professional pride would kick in

25th November 2009, 18:54	#6 (permalink)
Ivor Ballokov First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: old south wales Posts: 5,303	This is liverpool's chance to really make a statement in Europe and win the coveted "Giving Lyon a hand" Cup, it's on!!

25th November 2009, 18:54	#7 (permalink)
narnar Needs Help Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: northern ireland Posts: 9,696	I thought Lyon had a fairly strong team out and from the sounds of it were unlucky not to score on a few occasions. No point in Liverpool or their fans getting bitter over Lyon. It'll be a good chance to show everyone what Aqualini is about though, and a few other fringe players could do with a run out, like Babel. What's with El Zhar, does he look useful in any way possible?

25th November 2009, 18:57	#8 (permalink)
Spammy Being watched Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gloves are worn for traction primarily. Someone like Evra needs them for good throw-ins when it's raining or snowing or the ball is damp. Kaka, might wear them because he get's fouled a lot. Scraping and cutting his hands on frozen pitches Posts: 24,168	Ok I'm not getting bitter, I just really wanted another excuse to use 'cheese eating surrender monkeys'.

25th November 2009, 18:59	#9 (permalink)
BAMSOLA Has issues! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hey!!! Mind your business lady!!! Posts: 5,743	Jean-Michel Aulas is clearly taking the piss out of you scousers following Lyon's performance yesterday and for that he deserves respect from all united fans.