Official Football Thread - 12/13

[Francesco]

Back in the early 2000s we had the greatest players in the world but we didn't win shit. The teamwork is what matters at the end.

I know what you mean man.
We just have to wait and see, Neymar could overshadow Messi and Ronaldo or he could become the biggest flop in football history.
I honestly don't think Barca's manager is good enough.

Fair enough...

I honestly don't think Neymar is gonna overshadow Messi & Ronaldo as he'll need a lotta time to do so but I do believe he's gonna hit hard. You're right though...we'll have to wait & see.

Barca did great before their manager got sick & had to go for a while so if they built on & developed from last years experience, they're gonna be dangerous as fuck again. Esp. as they're adding great potential as well.

[SajN]

I honestly don't think Barca's manager is good enough.

He gave us a record of having the best opening in the season with several wins in a row (I think 14 matches?) in La Liga's history (or was it only in Barca's), plus winning with 15 points ahead of 2nd place.

But yeah... I am not sure he is the manager we need. He makes some weird decisions, and overall the team has seemed to be less "colorful" than they previously have. Not to mention that this season has also been a record of the amount of goals we've been getting against us in so many years.

Aaaalso... he has some health problems, and we saw how it went this season the time he was gone. I don't want that to happen next year as well. They need someone who is always there.

[Innovation]

Looks like we've signed Schurrle with De Bruyne going the other way on a loan. I'm happy we're not selling De Bruyne given the interest he's had from Germany within the last few months. He's far too good to let go.

So.. Schurrle in, and we're definitely after another striker. (Napoli confirmed we've spoken about Cavani)

Once we sure up the midfield, and maybe get another defender in, we're going to be in great shape next year.

[SajN]

Abidal had a press conference today. His contract isn't getting renewed. It's the decision of the staff. I can understand why, but it's sad to see Abidal leave


Many Barca fans are disliking this decision.

[Guess_Who]

Abidal had a press conference today. His contract isn't getting renewed. It's the decision of the staff. I can understand why, but it's sad to see Abidal leave


Many Barca fans are disliking this decision.

It's sad after all he went through...I hope he gets some good offers of other clubs. This image is heartbreaking:

http://www.marca.com/2013/05/30/futbol/ ... 11865.html

[SajN]

They have offered him the position as the highest leader in the Academy, though, so that's good, but still...






Carles Puyol is having a press conference tomorrow before practise. I think he is retiring.


Everyone's leaving



EDIT: Valdes and Tito also having a press conference each tomorrow..

[Innovation]

not gonna read the 7 pages I missed LMAO!!

Looks like Schurrle is a done deal, and Mourinho too, awaiting official confirmation sooner rather than later

If Mourinho is coming, it can't be announced until his contract with Real is expired. I'm near certain he's on his way, but there will always be that smidgen of doubt until it's official.

[CrashBand]

Rev, firstly, you can't really compare players - it's often pretty arbitrary.

Secondly, players like Pique and Pedro aren't necessarily one of the best centre backs or wingers in the world, but they are the best centre back or winger for Barcelona.

Ya dig?

[Francesco]

International friendlies are so boring...

[CrashBand]

@Rev, I was just mainly was just trying to establish the point that some of Barca's players may not be that good in other teams. But for Barca, not many players could do better.

[CrashBand]

Transfer season isn't quite what you'd call "boring"...

[Innovation]

Haha, as if Mourinho picked the 3rd and 4th choice goalkeeper over Casillas.

[SajN]

Tito is pissing me off.

[SajN]

Barcelona ending season with 100 points


Mourinho on Aug 9, 2012: "I don't think the champion will reach 100 points again. These numbers will stay in history for a long time."

When Real Madrid took 100 points last year.

[cityfan31]

So is Jose going to Chelsea?