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Bodhisopha · 16-10-2010, 19:00

Barcelona 5th. Useless!!!

Very interesting game tonight. Barecelona under early pressure this season but i expect them to win tonight. 2-0.

YayaBanana · 16-10-2010, 19:11

Great start by Valencia, they are really on top of this game so far.

Davaeo09 · 18-10-2010, 16:21

Good to see Pedro and Messi getting back to full fitness. Another week or two and they will be back firing on all cylinders.

The time off seemed to do Xavi a world of good, he seemed that little bit sharper at the weekend.

Bojan - Still doing nothing, I know we need to have faith in him but I just don't know if he's cut out for first team football.

**gimmick** · 20-10-2010, 16:27

Valdes will not play tonight. He is down with fever accoring to the official site.

I am shocked to see that tonight will be Pintos CL debut.

YayaBanana · 20-10-2010, 17:02

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Originally Posted by gimmick

Valdes will not play tonight. He is down with fever accoring to the official site.

I am shocked to see that tonight will be Pintos CL debut.

Would he have played in the Uefa cup when he was with Celta? Will be interesting to see how he does tonight.

Warper · 20-10-2010, 18:59

Sh1t, no Xavi tonight

Pinto, Abidal, Puyol, Pique, Alves, Mascherano, Busquets, Maxwell, Iniesta, Messi, Villa

YayaBanana · 20-10-2010, 22:46

Just seen the goals of tonights game on Sky, 2 goals for Messi.

Copenhagen had a couple very good chances, a couple from long range and then a player running through when he stopped thinking he has off-side, needless to say he got an earfull from the manager.

Bodhisopha · 20-10-2010, 22:50

Was Maxwell playing on the left side of the attacking trio tonight? Any big players on the move that could fill that role for Barcelona when Pedro, Villa or Messi aren't quite fit?

Warper · 20-10-2010, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Bodhisopha

Was Maxwell playing on the left side of the attacking trio tonight? Any big players on the move that could fill that role for Barcelona when Pedro, Villa or Messi aren't quite fit?

The trio were Iniesta, Villa and Messi. Maxwell played on the wing. Xavi and Pedro came on with about 20 mins left.

Watched the match. Barca were good in the first half and could have scored 1 or 2 more. Alves was hit and miss with his crossing as he was getting into good positions. In the second half Barca were very poor and Copenhagen totally crowded them out in the middle. Again Barca had most of the ball but never really threatened. They looked devoid of ideas so Pep threw on Xavi as Copenhagen were getting into the match and 1-0 was a dangerous lead. Copenhagen had one great chance when their striker had a power shot come back of the crossbar only for Santin to head the ball wide from the rebound with an open goal at his mercy.

flahavaj · 20-10-2010, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Bodhisopha

Was Maxwell playing on the left side of the attacking trio tonight? Any big players on the move that could fill that role for Barcelona when Pedro, Villa or Messi aren't quite fit?

The cover up front and at the back is worringly thin for Barca tbh.

Warper · 20-10-2010, 23:05

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The cover up front and at the back is worringly thin for Barca tbh.

The cover all over is pretty thin. If anything happened to Iniesta, Xavi or Messi, Barca are in deep trouble. Barca have the best starting XI in world football but need more strength in depth. I'm sure Pep was planning on leaving Xavi out altogether tonight but the team ran out of ideas in the second half so he felt the need to bring him on. Barcelona are unique in that it takes a special type of player to fit in. The above trio all came through La Masia so they know the type of style Barca play. That is why its not as easy to just go out and buy someone as they mightn't necessarily fit in to the fast passing style. Pedro is a great player but I just cant see Bojan ever becoming a first-teamer.

**gimmick** · 21-10-2010, 09:37

Few points on last nights match

- Mascherano is an extremely limited player whjo has no business playing for a club like Barcelona. Maybe at a 3rd rate team like Liverpool his "heart" stands out", but he is miles out his depth at the moment

- Its great Valdes does not get injured/suspended/ill too often as Pinto would give you heart failure.

- Bojan must have been told sharpen up in training or ship out. The fact that Maxwell started ahead of him last night speaks volumes.

- David Villa looks bereft of confidence. His overall game is good, but his finishing is leaving him down. Was surprised to see him subbed last night. Cannot have done much for his morale.

- I really hope Barca try sign a Llorente type striker at the next oppurtunity. Someone like him would have done damage last night, and indeed to the likes of Mallorca and Hercules.

- Adibals attacking is looking better than I ever remember him in a Barca shirt.

Overall, a decent win without playing too good again. I will take that at this early stage, but with the Clasico in 5 short weeks, Barcelona really have to raise their game, or Jose will dance his way back to madrid with 3 points.

Warper · 21-10-2010, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmick

Few points on last nights match

- Mascherano is an extremely limited player whjo has no business playing for a club like Barcelona. Maybe at a 3rd rate team like Liverpool his "heart" stands out", but he is miles out his depth at the moment

- Its great Valdes does not get injured/suspended/ill too often as Pinto would give you heart failure.

- Bojan must have been told sharpen up in training or ship out. The fact that Maxwell started ahead of him last night speaks volumes.

- David Villa looks bereft of confidence. His overall game is good, but his finishing is leaving him down. Was surprised to see him subbed last night. Cannot have done much for his morale.

- I really hope Barca try sign a Llorente type striker at the next oppurtunity. Someone like him would have done damage last night, and indeed to the likes of Mallorca and Hercules.

- Adibals attacking is looking better than I ever remember him in a Barca shirt.

Overall, a decent win without playing too good again. I will take that at this early stage, but with the Clasico in 5 short weeks, Barcelona really have to raise their game, or Jose will dance his way back to madrid with 3 points.

I disagree about Mascherano. He was bought for exactly what he was doing last night - getting in tackles and breaking up the play especially in Europe. He made a couple of great tackles last night. Come the knockout stages he will be needed and he is a top player.

I dont like the idea of signing a Llorente type striker either. It has never really worked in the past with Barca as they play the ball on the ground. I would much rather a Rooney than a Llorente and they wouldn't be too much in the price difference now either. I think Rooney could fit in to this Barca side as he has good control and has power and pace. He is also good in the air. He should be the marquee signing of next year for us. Here's hoping anyways. For a player like him I'm sure we could push the boat out a little bit and knock it off next summer's budget.

miralize · 21-10-2010, 20:35

Someone needs to remind David Villa he's a world cup winner.

He's an outstanding player, and I think it may just take a bit more time before he settles into the team

eZe^ · 25-10-2010, 10:09

Just thought we should all look back and praise Samuel Eto'o! He's absolutely tearing up Serie A with Inter at the moment. 15 goals in 13 matches, the most in form goal scorer in the world. He has been really fantastic. Delighted Rafa has him in his natural position instead of the sacrificial RW/ RB role. He's far superior and more all rounded than Milito, so it was a shame (albeit understandable) to see him play where he did last season, although he was damn bloody good at it!

Barca legend, always have and always will rate him higher than Drogba!

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16-10-2010, 19:00	#2611
Bodhisopha Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,931 Adverts \| Friends	Barcelona 5th. Useless!!! Very interesting game tonight. Barecelona under early pressure this season but i expect them to win tonight. 2-0.

16-10-2010, 19:11	#2612
YayaBanana Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: U�bh Fhail� Posts: 3,135 Adverts \| Friends	Great start by Valencia, they are really on top of this game so far.

18-10-2010, 16:21	#2613
Davaeo09 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 833 Adverts \| Friends	Good to see Pedro and Messi getting back to full fitness. Another week or two and they will be back firing on all cylinders. The time off seemed to do Xavi a world of good, he seemed that little bit sharper at the weekend. Bojan - Still doing nothing, I know we need to have faith in him but I just don't know if he's cut out for first team football.

20-10-2010, 16:27	#2614
gimmick Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cork Posts: 17,337 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Pro Wrestling	Valdes will not play tonight. He is down with fever accoring to the official site. I am shocked to see that tonight will be Pintos CL debut.

20-10-2010, 18:59	#2616
Warper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,191 Adverts \| Friends	Sh1t, no Xavi tonight Pinto, Abidal, Puyol, Pique, Alves, Mascherano, Busquets, Maxwell, Iniesta, Messi, Villa

20-10-2010, 22:46	#2617
YayaBanana Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: U�bh Fhail� Posts: 3,135 Adverts \| Friends	Just seen the goals of tonights game on Sky, 2 goals for Messi. Copenhagen had a couple very good chances, a couple from long range and then a player running through when he stopped thinking he has off-side, needless to say he got an earfull from the manager.

20-10-2010, 22:50	#2618
Bodhisopha Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,931 Adverts \| Friends	Was Maxwell playing on the left side of the attacking trio tonight? Any big players on the move that could fill that role for Barcelona when Pedro, Villa or Messi aren't quite fit?

21-10-2010, 09:37	#2622
gimmick Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cork Posts: 17,337 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Pro Wrestling	Few points on last nights match - Mascherano is an extremely limited player whjo has no business playing for a club like Barcelona. Maybe at a 3rd rate team like Liverpool his "heart" stands out", but he is miles out his depth at the moment - Its great Valdes does not get injured/suspended/ill too often as Pinto would give you heart failure. - Bojan must have been told sharpen up in training or ship out. The fact that Maxwell started ahead of him last night speaks volumes. - David Villa looks bereft of confidence. His overall game is good, but his finishing is leaving him down. Was surprised to see him subbed last night. Cannot have done much for his morale. - I really hope Barca try sign a Llorente type striker at the next oppurtunity. Someone like him would have done damage last night, and indeed to the likes of Mallorca and Hercules. - Adibals attacking is looking better than I ever remember him in a Barca shirt. Overall, a decent win without playing too good again. I will take that at this early stage, but with the Clasico in 5 short weeks, Barcelona really have to raise their game, or Jose will dance his way back to madrid with 3 points.

21-10-2010, 20:35	#2624
miralize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Limerick Ireland Posts: 2,873 Adverts \| Friends	Someone needs to remind David Villa he's a world cup winner. He's an outstanding player, and I think it may just take a bit more time before he settles into the team

25-10-2010, 10:09	#2625
eZe^ Cul� Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 7,684 Adverts \| Friends	Just thought we should all look back and praise Samuel Eto'o! He's absolutely tearing up Serie A with Inter at the moment. 15 goals in 13 matches, the most in form goal scorer in the world. He has been really fantastic. Delighted Rafa has him in his natural position instead of the sacrificial RW/ RB role. He's far superior and more all rounded than Milito, so it was a shame (albeit understandable) to see him play where he did last season, although he was damn bloody good at it! Barca legend, always have and always will rate him higher than Drogba!