Third Time Unlucky

1995 Parc des Princes, Paris
2000 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
2006 Stade de France, Paris

3 defeats in 3 different finals of european cup competitions. Tough luck again, although this year's Champion's League final is always going to be difficult against Barcelona. And in no more than 20 minutes, it got even worse with the sending off of Lehmann, the hero of the semi final tie against Villarreal.

But Campbell gave us hope with a goal before half time. Knowing that it was tough with ten men and the talent of the opposition, I was still hoping they could hold on, but it was not to be. 2 late goals in the space of 5 minutes turned the game for Barca.

It was not a fairytale ending I was hoping for. The season is now over and the immediate task is to keep our inspirational captain at the club. But before that, let's bring on the World Cup.