FC Barcelona Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

eagle eye · 03-07-2014 12:15pm

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Ah heyour, the whole great work rate myth has been undone years ago.

I read this article this morning
http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2014/07/lionel_messi_2014_world_cup_the_world_s_best_player_has_figured_out_how.html

It also could raise an argument on why selling Messi might not be the worst thing in the world. He can carry a team, yes. But his influence seems to be very negative on team mates. He has also been rumoured to be bullying some of the younger players (Tello being one of them)

That is possibly the worst pile of rubbish I've ever read off of this site.

Why would you post that nonsense here and suggest its passable or believable?

Richard Hillman · 03-07-2014 12:28pm

eagle eye wrote: »

That is possibly the worst pile of rubbish I've ever read off of this site.

Why would you post that nonsense here and suggest its passable or believable?

What is false about it?

eagle eye · 03-07-2014 12:29pm

Richard Hillman wrote: »

What is false about it?

This shite

The power dynamic in that Argentina dressing room has been one of the most gossiped-about themes of the World Cup. The word is that the team is living under the dictatorship of Messi. People say the coach, Alejandro Sabella, is a puppet whose job is to interpret the dictator's will—a task complicated by the fact that the dictator hardly ever speaks. Rumor has it Sabella communicates with Messi through intermediaries: Mascherano, Fernando Gago, and Sergio Agüero.

IrishIrish · 03-07-2014 12:32pm

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Ah heyour, the whole great work rate myth has been undone years ago.

I read this article this morning
http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2014/07/lionel_messi_2014_world_cup_the_world_s_best_player_has_figured_out_how.html

It also could raise an argument on why selling Messi might not be the worst thing in the world. He can carry a team, yes. But his influence seems to be very negative on team mates. He has also been rumoured to be bullying some of the younger players (Tello being one of them)

What a terrible article.

Richard Hillman · 03-07-2014 12:36pm

IrishIrish wrote: »

What a terrible article.

What do you disagree about?

gimmick · 03-07-2014 12:43pm

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Ah heyour, the whole great work rate myth has been undone years ago.

There is a difference between being static and utilizing your energy cleverly. No point in barging around like a headless chicken when there is no need for it. Messi reads the game and does his running accordingly.

Cantona's Collars · 03-07-2014 1:59pm

I know it's the DM but it's a good article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2678970/Barcelona-club-100-years-Catalans-reached-twilight-hour.html

Too Tough To Die · 03-07-2014 2:17pm

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Ah heyour, the whole great work rate myth has been undone years ago.

It was? I must've missed that.

royster999 · 04-07-2014 7:16pm

How exactly are Barca gonna accommodate Messi, Neymar & Suarez??

MD1990 · 04-07-2014 7:22pm

royster999 wrote: »

How exactly are Barca gonna accommodate Messi, Neymar & Suarez??

4-3-1-2 I think.

______________Bravo____________
Alves____Pique_____Masherano___Alba
___________Busquets_____________
______Rakitic________Iniesta_______
_____________Messi______________
_______Suarez_______Neymar_____

cocaholic · 04-07-2014 9:05pm

MD1990 wrote: »

4-3-1-2 I think.

______________Bravo____________
Alves____Pique_____Masherano___Alba
___________Busquets_____________
______Rakitic________Iniesta_______
_____________Messi______________
_______Suarez_______Neymar_____

What about Xavi?? Rakitic is nothing special and is not great imho. I would be further unimpressed with Barcelona if they let Xavi go.

In my opinion, considering Suarez's controversial background, Barca should be trying for James Rodriguez instead (he is also 5 years younger).

KingJamsie · 06-07-2014 4:03am

cocaholic wrote: »

What about Xavi?? Rakitic is nothing special and is not great imho. I would be further unimpressed with Barcelona if they let Xavi go.

In my opinion, considering Suarez's controversial background, Barca should be trying for James Rodriguez instead (he is also 5 years younger).

What about him? He's moving to the Middle East.

dfx- · 11-07-2014 1:19pm

Well I'm pleased anyway..

Mickeroo · 11-07-2014 1:25pm

Suarez, Messi & Neymar in one team.

It's not right.

dfx- · 11-07-2014 1:28pm

...and Iniesta

Mickeroo · 11-07-2014 1:29pm

dfx- wrote: »

...and Iniesta

It's downright unnatural.

Turtwig · 11-07-2014 1:31pm

But still no CBs :pac:

Also think ye were mistaken to get rid of Sanchez. Pedro, Tello should have offloaded instead.

gimmick · 11-07-2014 2:21pm

Turtwig wrote: »

But still no CBs :pac:

Also think ye were mistaken to get rid of Sanchez. Pedro, Tello should have offloaded instead.

Sanchez was unhappy and wanted to leave. Other than that I would agree.

Re CBs- who needs them when you have Masch and his anus tearing tackles.

rob316 · 11-07-2014 3:07pm

Lucky bastards, he is an amazing player. treat him well or we will have no problem taking him back

MisterAnarchy · 11-07-2014 6:41pm

Turtwig wrote: »

But still no CBs :pac:

Well be thankful that they didnt waste 60m euro on that donkey David Luiz .
Dont worry ,I've heard that they have their eye on the great Paul McShane now.

Talib Fiasco · 11-07-2014 7:17pm

Any chance Messi returns to a more wide right position like he started out now that Suarez has arrived? I know he prefers a central position but being on the flank would allow him more space as in every game for the last four or five years he's been the most marked player that I've ever seen...

barone · 11-07-2014 7:50pm

any chance luis is messi's replacement, not this year but next,or does the transfer embargo inculde sales?

Turtwig · 11-07-2014 8:11pm

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Well be thankful that they didnt waste 60m euro on that donkey David Luiz .
Dont worry ,I've heard that they have their eye on the great Paul McShane now.

I'm pissed they didn't. Pique and Luiz partnership had me salivating. I don't know about Mcshane not sure he'd provide the same level of drama.

Davaeo09 · 20-07-2014 2:10pm

So it seems Barca are spoiled for choice CB wise. Just this week Mathieu offered himself to the club and it has now been confirmed Blind has decided where better to take his holiday than Barcelona. After the world cup he has had I would welcome him. But as we have seen before a good WC doesn't always transform into any thing more

What do people think? If you had to choose one who do you pick? I'd give Mathieu the nod. He has experience in La Liga and always shows up against the big teams. He played a stormed against Real on a couple of occasions and at times kept Jordi Alba out of the Valencia side. He would be more of an Abidal replacement than a Puyol replacement. Versatile in that he can play CB or LB equally well.

IncognitoMan · 20-07-2014 4:39pm

Can Blind play CB? Always thought it was LB and CM.

Davaeo09 · 20-07-2014 5:23pm

He has played there on a few occasions. Barca have a habbit of droppin mid-fielders back into defense and the WC showed he is well able to tackle/head the ball.

Its that or 20m for a a 30 year old who doesn't even break into the French starting line up

Hummels and Inigo Martinez would be my first 2 options but hey, lets leave it to Zubi xD

Glico Man · 20-07-2014 5:45pm

Davaeo09 wrote: »

Hummels and Inigo Martinez would be my first 2 options but hey, lets leave it to Zubi xD

I've done it to myself the last two windows, but I'm not getting my hopes up again... Barca won't let my dream come true ;(

gimmick · 23-07-2014 2:17pm

Mathieu confirmed for €15m. Good signing, though I am not sure he is the steely centre half Barca need.

MisterAnarchy · 23-07-2014 2:28pm

gimmick wrote: »

Mathieu confirmed for €15m. Good signing, though I am not sure he is the steely centre half Barca need.

Closer to 20m euro it would seem making him the most expensive defender of all time aged over 30.

Glico Man · 23-07-2014 11:10pm

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Closer to 20m euro it would seem making him the most expensive defender of all time aged over 30.

AS have said it will be €10m up front and €10m in instalments. Not overly impressed with the cost considering who could've been bought with that money + a bit on top... Decent defender, but strange signing imo

gimmick · 24-07-2014 9:18am

Who else could have come in though? Everyone knows Barca need centre halves and everyone knows about the embargo ahead, so they are going to jack their prices right up, as Valencia most certainly did with Mathieu.

Im sure another signing will be made soon.

Andersonisgod · 24-07-2014 8:46pm

Zubi apparently confusing everyone today in the press conference with the media (Mathieu's unveiling), judging by the quotes, Zubi is keeping his cards so close to his chest that he's forgotten what they are.

wadacrack · 24-07-2014 11:42pm

http://www.punditarena.com/football/ddalton/can-lionel-messi-return-to-heights-under-luis-enrique/

Hopefully Messi can be back to his very best next season. Mathieu is a decent signing. He suits the way barca play decent pace to play a high line and good in position

Andersonisgod · 02-08-2014 9:18pm

Let's all rejoice at the prospect of another season of Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona. Must be used sparingly but on the evidence of the first 15 minutes of this half he still has magic in those legs.

Also if I were to write how I feel about Samper I fear it might put me in line for a restraining order, I literally can't say enough good things about him.

Andersonisgod · 02-08-2014 9:22pm

Speak of the devil, 1-1 Xavi penalty evens the score.

Panthro · 02-08-2014 9:23pm

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Let's all rejoice at the prospect of another season of Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona. Must be used sparingly but on the evidence of the first 15 minutes of this half he still has magic in those legs.

Also if I were to write how I feel about Samper I fear it might put me in line for a restraining order, I literally can't say enough good things about him.

Ohhh....we all doubt that's true somehow!:D:D:D

Andersonisgod · 02-08-2014 9:28pm

Panthro wrote: »

Ohhh....we all doubt that's true somehow!:D:D:D

In the years to come I will try but nothing I say will ever come close, not even hundredth, to describing just how good he is. The perfect Barcelona midfielder.

TheMilkyPirate · 06-08-2014 8:39pm

Lads there is a groupon offer currently available which is match ticket and two nights stay in Barcelona price varies depending on what match and what ticket you pick. Thinking of heading to the levante game in January or Feb not sure comes in at 115. Could someone have a look and give their opinion of it?

miralize · 06-08-2014 8:50pm

Ran out of ideas in that game. Were Napoli in preseason before us? Worrying regardless.

An Citeog · 06-08-2014 11:01pm

TheMilkyPirate wrote: »

Lads there is a groupon offer currently available which is match ticket and two nights stay in Barcelona price varies depending on what match and what ticket you pick. Thinking of heading to the levante game in January or Feb not sure comes in at 115. Could someone have a look and give their opinion of it?

Looks to be ended now anyway but it was really €230 for 2 tickets and 1 hotel room for 2 nights. You could easily do it yourself for that or cheaper if you wanted.

TheMilkyPirate · 07-08-2014 3:13pm

An Citeog wrote: »

Looks to be ended now anyway but it was really €230 for 2 tickets and 1 hotel room for 2 nights. You could easily do it yourself for that or cheaper if you wanted.

Which is 115pp. Still 10 days left to buy the groupon.

If I could do it for a similar price myself I could prefer that. Where do people usually buy their tickets?

Andersonisgod · 09-08-2014 3:13pm

With a starting lineup all from La Masia, it's a most Barcelona 2 goals that has the score at 2-0. It's a tiki taka feast to savour.

Andersonisgod · 09-08-2014 3:21pm

Rafinha's cross is converted by Munir, that takes him to two goals and an assist so far.

Andersonisgod · 09-08-2014 3:24pm

Its pre season, it's HJK Helsinki but the Barcelona press right now is mighty as is the ball retention.

miralize · 09-08-2014 3:28pm

Their keeper is rubbish..

Andersonisgod · 09-08-2014 3:28pm

Its 4-0, it's Pique, I can barely believe the football I'm seeing, Enrique's Barcelona are gearing up for an assault on all fronts.

Andersonisgod · 09-08-2014 4:11pm

Rakitic delivers the free-kick and Bartra's header makes it 5-0. Brilliant 50 minutes from Barcelona.

Andersonisgod · 09-08-2014 4:44pm

It's 6-0 and I'm not the least bit surprised it's Rakitic with the assist, he's been terrific since coming on, Sandro Ramirez hammers it in.

Turtwig · 10-08-2014 3:56pm

Watching Alexis playing for Arsenal makes me even more convinced ye let the wrong player go. Pedro should have gone imo. Sanchez is a huge loss.

Delighted for Arsenal though.

dfx- · 10-08-2014 3:58pm

His success elsewhere does not mean he shouldn't have been let go from Barcelona.

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