The boys have landed in China and the real pre-season is about to start. The reason I say this is because we finally get to face off against 1 or 2 Premier League teams: West Ham and / or Hull City (depending on results). Representing China in the tournament is Beijing Gouan. The tournament is based on a 4 team knock-out structure with a final to determine the winner and a play-off to decide third place.
I don’t know why but playing Barca and Celtic was interesting to watch and all, but it just didn’t feel realistic. Does that make sense? Let me rephrase that: we would only face Barca & Celtic if we were in the Champions League. That should make more sense – aaaaaah!
Getting a glimpse potentially of two teams which we will face during the season gets my palms sweaty! Granted, they aren’t one of the “tope 4″ (neither are we – ouch) but I have a feeling the squad will pick up the pace when playing any of these two teams as there should be a sense of pride when facing Premier League rivals. Let’s hope that is true!
Tags: Barcelona, Barclays Asia Trophy, Celtic, Hull City, West Ham
July 28, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
I read that the tournament will be staged in accordance with the premier league rules so no more 11 changes at half time. That should make it more realistic for you. Actually i want to see who harry will trust from the young ones
July 28, 2009 at 8:42 pm |
didn’t know that! for sure that is going to make it more interesting!