TiBB Champions League Sweepstake (draw completed)

[Jayson]

Same as every other sweepstake, put your name down, I'll use this (http://www.random.org/) to select your team/s. There might be an award (seeing as how there's one for the tennis sweepstakes :suspect:) This is what it would look like http://i50.tinypic.com/1eqrlt.png

Everyone can apply, even if you don't know anything about football.

I'm looking for around 16 (2 teams per person), anything under 8 and it will get a bit silly so I'll call the whole thing off and you'll all be really gutted and wish that you had all been more interested at the time. Trust me, you will.

You'll be given a team from the top 16 on the list below (ordered by the teams' FIFA Rankings), and another from the bottom 16. Eg. if You get Chelsea (#1), you'll also get Nordsjælland (#32). If you get Barca (#2), you'll also get Montpellier (#31).

I'll do the draw as soon as I get 16 participants, or failing that, when it looks as if I've got as many as I'll get.


DRAW

Jayson --- Real Madrid & Dinamo Zagreb
MTVN --- Shakhtar Donetsk & PSG
Marc --- AC Milan & Celtic
Locke --- Bayern Munich & Cluj
Black Dagger --- Chelsea & Nordsjaelland
MeMyselfandI --- Valencia & Galatasaray
Novo --- Porto & Borussia Dortmund
Smithy --- Benfica & LOSC Lille
*Kate* --- Arsenal & BATE Borisov
Brother Leon --- Dynamo Kyiv & Olympiacos
Shaun --- Man City & Anderlecht
Nathan --- Barcelona & Montpellier
SocietyIsRuined --- Zenit & Spartak Moscow
Gillian-73 --- Man Utd & Malaga
chuff me dizzy --- Schalke 04 & Juventus
The Mockinator --- Braga & Ajax


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GROUP STAGE


A

Porto (Novo)
Dynamo Kyiv (Brother Leon)
PSG (MTVN)
Dinamo Zagreb (Jayson)


B

Arsenal (*Kate*)
Schalke 04 (chuff me dizzy)
Olympiacos (Brother Leon)
Montpellier (Nathan)


C

AC Milan (Marc)
Zenit (SocietyIsRuined)
Anderlecht (Shaun)
Malaga (Gillian-73)


D

Real Madrid (Jayson)
Man City (Shaun)
Ajax (Mockinator)
Dortmund (Novo)


E

Chelsea (Black Dagger)
Shakhtar Donetsk (MTVN)
Juventus (chuff me dizzy)
Nordsjælland (Black Dagger)


F

Bayern Munich (Locke)
Valencia (MeMyselfandI)
LOSC Lille (Smithy)
BATE Borisov (*Kate*)


G

Barcelona (Nathan)
Benfica (Smithy)
Spartak Moscow (SocietyIsRuined)
Celtic (Marc)


H

Man Utd (Gillian-73)
Braga (Mockinator)
Galatasaray (MeMyselfandI)
Cluj (Locke)


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TEAMS


Chelsea (ENG)
Barcelona (ESP)
Manchester United (ENG)
Bayern Munich (GER)
Real Madrid (ESP)
Arsenal (ENG)
Porto (POR)
AC Milan (ITA)
Valencia (ESP)
Benfica (POR)
Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
Zenit St Petersburg (RUS)
Schalke 04 (GER)
Manchester City (ENG)
Braga (POR)
Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)
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Olympiacos (GRE)
Ajax (NED)
Anderlecht (BEL)
Juventus (ITA)
Spartak Moskva (RUS)
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
LOSC Lille (FRA)
Galatasaray (TUR)
Celtic (SCO)
Borussia Dortmund (GER)
BATE Borisov (BLR)
Dinamo Zagreb (CRO)
1907 Cluj (ROU)
Málaga (ESP)
Montpellier (FRA)
Nordsjælland (DEN)



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PARTICIPANTS


Jayson
MTVN
Marc
Locke
Black Dagger
MeMyselfandI
Novo
Smithy
*Kate*
Brother Leon
Shaun
Nathan
SocietyIsRuined
Gillian-73
chuff me dizzy
The Mockinator

[MTVN]

Yes

[Jayson]

Okay

[MTVN]

Cool

[Novo]

Oh

[Marc]

I'll play.

Also the tennis sweepstake is soon to become a prediction game, more skill.

[Jayson]

I need a definite yes or no answer, Andy. This is important ****.

Okay Marc

[Locke.]

Sure

[Black Dagger]

sure i guess

[Jayson]

Okay

Novo still has not confirmed his interest. This is not good enough.

[Marc]

I reckon Novo shouldn't play.

[Jayson]

Me too

[Jayson]

I'll make sure he gets Celtic if he does

[MeMyselfAndI]

omg me

[Jayson]

Fine

[Jayson]

I've added Novo and explained the team selection.

[Smithy]

Why not :pipe:

[Jayson]

8 more and we can get this **** done

[Kate!]

I'll join please.

[Jayson]

7 more, would be wonderful to get them tonight.

[Brother Leon]

Yh

[Jayson]

Kl

[Jayson]

The groups have been drawn

A

Porto
Dynamo Kyiv
PSG
Dinamo Zagreb


B

Arsenal
Schalke 04
Olympiacos
Montpellier


C

AC Milan
Zenit
Anderlecht
Malaga


D

Real Madrid
Man City
Ajax
Dortmund


E

Chelsea
Shakhtar Donetsk
Juventus
Norshsydshydvsdyvssbhj


F

Bayern Munich
Valencia
LOSC Lille
BATE Borisov


G

Barcelona
Benfica
Spartak Moscow
Celtic


H

Man Utd
Braga
Galatasaray
Cluj



Whoever gets City may be in for a nightmare

[Shaun]

me tbh

[Jayson]

Fine tbf

[Jayson]

http://www.imagetoo.com/images/clsweepsta.png would be the award

[King Gizzard]

alright then

[SocietyIsRuined]

I'm in if that's alright.

[Marc]

Can I win pls?

[Jayson]

Yeez r all in nao


And just for that, Marc, you're getting Ajax

[Marc]

I'll give you Federer, promise

[Jayson]

YOU GAVE ME MURRAY YOU EVIL BASTARDings

[Kate!]

Even if Society (number 13 on sign up list) is female, then we have a distinct shortage of female players, come on girls, get your names down.

[SocietyIsRuined]

Male here

[Gillian-73]

Go on then i'll sign up.

[Kate!]

Go on then i'll sign up.

yay Gillian :D

[Jayson]

Which award?

http://i48.tinypic.com/rw3mkm.png

or

http://i50.tinypic.com/1eqrlt.png

[Gillian-73]

yay Gillian :D

Thanks Kate :)

[Kate!]

Which award?

http://i48.tinypic.com/rw3mkm.png

or

http://i50.tinypic.com/1eqrlt.png

top one, but both are nice.

[chuff me dizzy]

Sign me up please ,even though Ive not got a clue what its about !!!

[Jayson]

Okay dokay Chuff

[Gillian-73]

Which award?

http://i48.tinypic.com/rw3mkm.png

or

http://i50.tinypic.com/1eqrlt.png

I'm on my phone and they aren't showing up for some reason

[Marc]

Which award?

http://i48.tinypic.com/rw3mkm.png

or

http://i50.tinypic.com/1eqrlt.png

Both look the same? :suspect:

[Jayson]

ffs Marc one has an outline to the stars and one doesn't

[Jayson]

+ one has a clear inside of the ball and one is white

[Mystic Mock]

I will join please?

[Marc]

Then pick the ball one you dick

[King Gizzard]

Sweepstakes don't get awards (well sometimes they do, but they shouldn't, you don't do anything to win them :suspect:)

[Jayson]

Marc's get awards so ha :hmph:

And thank you Mock

The draw shall be done immediately, followed up by expert punditry from myself, and my own personal predictions of everyone's chances of success

[Marc]

Definitely looking forward to it. Highlight of my evening

[Jayson]

The draw has been made



Jayson - Real Madrid & Dinamo Zagreb
MTVN - Shakhtar Donetsk & PSG
Marc - AC Milan & Celtic
Locke - Bayern Munich & Cluj
Black Dagger - Chelsea & Nordsjaelland
MeMyselfandI - Valencia & Galatasaray
Novo - Porto & Borussia Dortmund
Smithy - Benfica & LOSC Lille
*Kate* - Arsenal & BATE Borisov
Brother Leon - Dynamo Kyiv & Olympiacos
Shaun - Man City & Anderlecht
Nathan - Barcelona & Montpellier
SocietyIsRuined - Zenit & Spartak Moscow
Gillian-73 - Man Utd & Malaga
chuff me dizzy - Schalke 04 & Juventus
The Mockinator - Braga & Ajax


http://i45.tinypic.com/2u5uj4n.png

[MTVN]

If you could just give that "again" button a click that would be appreciated

[Jayson]

PSG are a very good side, Matt

Ibra, Thiago Silva, Lavezzi etc. + they have an easy ass group. Defo quarter finals.

[MTVN]

True, I think it'll be another couple of years until they're right up there really challenging for it though

[Black Dagger]

Chelsea has some very nice football players... I can fully get behind them.

[King Gizzard]

Top man Jason

http://i.imgur.com/2K4TJ.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Black Dagger with FC Nonchalant, not bothered if they win lose or draw

[Black Dagger]

Black Dagger with FC Nonchalant, not bothered if they win lose or draw

I have no idea who they are, but I imagine they have some nice players as well.

[Brother Leon]

Brother Leon - Dynamo Kyiv & Olympiacos



**** You
**** You
**** You again :idc:

[Mystic Mock]

Brother Leon - Dynamo Kyiv & Olympiacos



**** You
**** You
**** You again :idc:

Bloody hell Brother Leon I didn't realise how much you loved Jayson.:joker:

[Jayson]

Expert analysis from arguably the most charming man on the planet, Jayson Gayson.



Jayson - Real Madrid & Dinamo Zagreb

I like my chances on this one. Best goalie in the world in Casillas, best defender in the world in Sergio Ramos, the might of Alonso, Modric and Ozil, and then CR7 and Benzema up there scoring all the goals. Would be surprised with anything lower than the semis.

Dinamo Zagreb could pull of a shocking upset, but it probably wont happen.



MTVN - Shakhtar Donetsk & PSG

It's a rare situation here, as the secondary side are Matt's best hope of the title. Shakhtar are not looking to get very far at all.

PSG are a quality side, with some big name signings from Serie A this season. They may not be well rounded enough to be true contenders, but if you don't buy a ticket, you'll never win the raffle.



Marc - AC Milan & Celtic

AC Milan have lost a lot of big players this season, with Ibra, Thiago Silva, Cassano and others all parting with the club due to financial debts. They could get to the quarters, but it will depend on the draw.

Celtic are the only Scottish club in the tournament, and they will have fun with it, but they haven't got a hope.



Locke - Bayern Munich & Cluj

Locke will be happy with this, as he's got last year's runners up. Many are touting them to be this year's favourites.

Cluj are useless.



Black Dagger - Chelsea & Nordsjaelland

Black Dagger may not know much about the sport, but he knows that Chelsea is a top quality draw. Last year's winners will be looking to be the first team to ever retain the Champions League title this season, although many believe they wont do it.

Nordsjaelland... erm...



MeMyselfandI - Valencia & Galatasaray

Not the best of draws for MMI. Valencia lost a big player to Swansea today, which hurt their already slim chances.

I wouldn't be surprised if Galatasaray do well at home, but the away fixtures will be their downfall.



Novo - Porto & Borussia Dortmund

Two solid teams, and Porto are in the easiest group. They kept Joao Moutinho today which is a bonus, and with Hulk on the right wing they could reclaim the trophy they won under Jose Mourinho many years ago.

Dortmund are a good draw, but they are in the toughest group, and will find it tough to progress into the knockout rounds.



Smithy - Benfica & LOSC Lille

Benfica lost a great player to Man City today, and do not have much of a prayer of winning.

Lille are without Hazard following his sale to Chelsea, and have not got a chance of winning either.



*Kate* - Arsenal & BATE Borisov

Kate has been given the honour of having Arsenal. The Gunners have got Giroud and Podolski, who will be battering defences all season long, and Santi Cazorla to supply them. Definite winners imo.

Kate also has BATE (rhymes lool), who are a pile of wank on the pitch, but sure are fierce.



Brother Leon - Dynamo Kyiv & Olympiacos

A poor draw for BL, with Olympiacos almost certainly not standing a chance against the mighty Arsenal, and Dynamo Kyiv being ****.



Shaun - Man City & Anderlecht

Shaun will be happy with City. The richest team in the world may have a very tough group, but they have a great squad. Although inexperienced in Europe, they are likely candidates for European glory this season.

Anderlecht are from Belgium I think...



Nathan - Barcelona & Montpellier

Possibly the best draw, Barca have got Messi, Villa, Sanchez, Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Alba, Pique, Puyol, Dani Alves and Valdes. And that's just the starting XI. Firm favourites to win.

Montpellier lost their star striker Olivier Giroud to the Gunners in the transfer window and will struggle without him. They should, however, be capable of 2nd place in their group, but success afterwards is unlikely.



SocietyIsRuined - Zenit & Spartak Moscow

SIR has drawn two Russian sides, both capable of long runs.

Zenit won the UEFA Cup a few years ago, and will be hungry this season. Their £40m bid for Hulk shows their ambition this season, and they have a squad that could get them to the quarters.

Spartak Moscow have Welliton and Aidem McGeady, who are both very good. Possible group runners up.



Gillian-73 - Man Utd & Malaga

Man Utd are no strangers to the Champions League, and despite a poor run last season, will be strong candidates this year. Semi-finals at least.



chuff me dizzy - Schalke 04 & Juventus

Schalke are not looking too juicy, but Juventus are a great draw. They went undefeated in last season's Serie A campaign, and will be Italy's best hope of Champions League victory this season.



The Mockinator - Braga & Ajax

Two piss poor sides who have no chance. Braga are Braga, and Ajax are the underdogs in a very tough group.

[Jayson]

Hope you all appreciate Jayson Gayson's analysis, what with his busy schedule and all :idc:

[MTVN]

Kiev are quality

[MTVN]

Analysis that Savage would be proud of there

[Locke.]

FC Cluj leading me to victory

[Jayson]

Sheva may well end up lifting the trophy this season...

[Brother Leon]

Let's hope Gillian will have a nice new Badge come May.

[Jayson]

We shouldn't rule out the Mock just yet

[Black Dagger]

It goes on until May? Blimey...

I loved the analysis.

[Jayson]

Sky Sports news will be on my doorstep soon.

[Shaun]

I have faith in Anderlecht

[Shaun]

also take back the \BATE insults, they're fierce,

[Jayson]

There

[Gillian-73]

Man Utd..... Thanks! I don't really know what to say :D they know this competition well so bring it on!
Edit... not forgetting Malaga, of course.....

[Marc]

Well I've won then. Celtic will win

[SocietyIsRuined]

Spartek Moscow need to beat Benfica to qualify from the group. Zenits main competition in their group is Malaga but they can be beat.

Hopefully I will have one into the next round. :)

[SocietyIsRuined]

Just seen the first fixtures. Spartak have no chance but it gets it out the way. Zenit vs Malaga is the second place decider.

[Marc]

Black Dagger with Nordsjælland ftw