FC Barcelona Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Andersonisgod

Well that was pretty darn good. Messi, Luis Suarez, Munir and Denis Suarez all superb. Seeing that level of play only makes me more excited for this season.

KaiserGunner

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Well that was pretty darn good. Messi, Luis Suarez, Munir and Denis Suarez all superb. Seeing that level of play only makes me more excited for this season.

How about yesterday's game? You must be a bit concerned defensively based on preseason. From what I have seen of Barcelona they have given away quite a few sloppy goals and from trying to overplay out from the back.

The Talking Bread

KaiserGunner wrote: »

How about yesterday's game? You must be a bit concerned defensively based on preseason. From what I have seen of Barcelona they have given away quite a few sloppy goals and from trying to overplay out from the back.

oh, don't start him! Cue post re it being ok to applaud a pre season win but it's also fair game to defend a pre season defeat I'd predict!

I wouldnt judge a team on either but the level of hyperbolism in some of these posts is both funny and baffling!

johnnyryan89

KaiserGunner wrote: »

How about yesterday's game? You must be a bit concerned defensively based on preseason. From what I have seen of Barcelona they have given away quite a few sloppy goals and from trying to overplay out from the back.

But.. but.. but they had 70% possession and like 760 passes, don't they get the win for playing pretty football

Andersonisgod

johnnyryan89 wrote: »

But.. but.. but they had 70% possession and like 760 passes, don't they get the win for playing pretty football

The pretty football is simply the cherry pn the cake of being FC Barcelona, the cake is that this club is the most successful in the 21st century, we don't need made up awards.

Andersonisgod

Wasn't sure where to put this article, could have gone in a variety of threads but I opted for this one as it gives such an interesting first-hand account of Guardiola's work at Barcelona via his midfield metronome, Xavi Hernandez. While it also looks at the impact Pep will have on City and how he has developed as a coach.

Also the other thing I'm thinking while reading this is how ridiculously excited I am for the day when Xavi Hernandez becomes coach of FC Barcelona. Just as he followed in Pep's footsteps on the pitch, is it possible he could leave as big a mark in management too.

Here's the article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/aug/10/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-barcelona-xavi

Taken from The Guardian, written by Xavi Hernandez.

Gbear

Barca look absolutely miles off the pace.

They've a ways to go before they're ready to defend their title.

Andersonisgod

Gbear wrote: »

Barca look absolutely miles off the pace.

They've a ways to go before they're ready to defend their title.

You rang?

I won't get too flowery or poetic, I'll just leave it by saying we're back.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Andersonisgod wrote: »

You rang?

I won't get too flowery or poetic, I'll just leave it by saying we're back.

Were you playing for Barcelona tonight?

Andersonisgod

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Were you playing for Barcelona tonight?

Every time Barcelona step onto the pitch every single Cule is with them. Millions of us. But hey, since you've ventured in here, lets discuss the game. Im assuming you watched the match and you haven't just entered onto a club thread to be some kind of grammar nazi, so what did you think of it? Denis Suarez looks every inch the part in Xavi's old number 6 jersey. Digne seems like a fantastic purchase, Munir is developing into the player we all hoped he would in front of our very eyes and that Suarez/Messi partnership is unbelievable.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Every time Barcelona step onto the pitch every single Cule is with them. Millions of us. But hey, since you've ventured in here, lets discuss the game. Im assuming you watched the match and you haven't just entered onto a club thread to be some kind of grammar nazi, so what did you think of it? Denis Suarez looks every inch the part in Xavi's old number 6 jersey. Digne seems like a fantastic purchase, Munir is developing into the player we all hoped he would in front of our very eyes and that Suarez/Messi partnership is unbelievable.

No I just glanced at the thread hoping to find out who won.

I'm still not sure who won.

As matter of interest how many Barcelona games do you go to each year seeing as you are so tied to the club?

Andersonisgod

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

No I just glanced at the thread hoping to find out who won.

I'm still not sure who won.

As matter of interest how many Barcelona games do you go to each year seeing as you are so tied to the club?

Unfortunately as you have not actually watched the match which just happened and as a result you cant contribute to a debate on that match I wont be continuing a conversation with you in this thread at this time as it would be utterly pointless.

(A couple, again this season before December)

Dirty Dingus McGee

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Unfortunately as you have not actually watched the match which just happened and as a result you cant contribute to a debate on that match I wont be continuing a conversation with you in this thread at this time as it would be utterly pointless.

(A couple, again this season before December)

2 matches a season out of 60, that's unbelievable commitment to the cause.Fair play.

Andersonisgod

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

2 matches a season out of 60, that's unbelievable commitment to the cause.Fair play.

Some of us actually work and some of us choose to spend a fair amount of our hard earned money travelling to their favourite club, taking time out from work (not always easy to get) and away from our families. Some of us have commitments and responsibilities but we choose to spend as much time as possible watching our favourite club and visiting it as often as possible.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Some of us actually work and some of us choose to spend a fair amount of our hard earned money travelling to their favourite club, taking time out from work (not always easy to get) and away from our families. Some of us have commitments and responsibilities but we choose to spend as much time as possible watching our favourite club and visiting it as often as possible.

Fair play.As I said 2 matches a season is great commitment.

LiamoSail

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Some of us actually work and some of us choose to spend a fair amount of our hard earned money travelling to their favourite club, taking time out from work (not always easy to get) and away from our families. Some of us have commitments and responsibilities but we choose to spend as much time as possible watching our favourite club and visiting it as often as possible.

Your dedication in getting to the Aviva on a Saturday is an inspiration to us all

Andersonisgod

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Fair play.As I said 2 matches a season is great commitment.

Thanks 😊

Andersonisgod

So where do we all think Andre Gomes might slot into the team after seeing that tonight. Suarez impressed in the Iniesta role. Rakitic was fantastic and will be tough to displace.

The Talking Bread

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Every time Barcelona step onto the pitch every single Cule is with them. Millions of us. But hey, since you've ventured in here, lets discuss the game. Im assuming you watched the match and you haven't just entered onto a club thread to be some kind of grammar nazi, so what did you think of it? Denis Suarez looks every inch the part in Xavi's old number 6 jersey. Digne seems like a fantastic purchase, Munir is developing into the player we all hoped he would in front of our very eyes and that Suarez/Messi partnership is unbelievable.

Andersonisgod wrote: »

So where do we all think Andre Gomes might slot into the team after seeing that tonight. Suarez impressed in the Iniesta role. Rakitic was fantastic and will be tough to displace.

Do you ever feel like you are talking to your shadow!

MD1990

Andre Gomez will be Rakitic's reolacement when he needs rotation. Both cover a lot of ground which is needed in Barca's midfield. Gomez is good in duels too & does have quality in possession too.
Sergi Roberto probably be at RB full time now that Vidal doesn't look up to it.

MisterAnarchy

Are these rumours of Claudio Bravo moving to Man City true ?

It would be a baffling move to sell him ,he is a vastly superior keeper to Ter Stegen .
The guy has been immense for Barcelona over the last 2 seasons ,he should be number 1 ,but I guess Ter Stegen is younger and Barcelona are looking to the future.

Id be sad to see him move to a club like Man City .

Bobby Baccala

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Are these rumours of Claudio Bravo moving to Man City true ?

It would be a baffling move to sell him ,he is a vastly superior keeper to Ter Stegen .
The guy has been immense for Barcelona over the last 2 seasons ,he should be number 1 ,but I guess Ter Stegen is younger and Barcelona are looking to the future.

Id be sad to see him move to a club like Man City .

Ter Stegen seems to have picked up an injury so I reckon Bravo will be staying put

dfx-

Pretty impressive start, I was expecting it to be a lot more rusty. Rakitic aside, there hasn't been a bad performance.

MisterAnarchy

dfx- wrote: »

Pretty impressive start, I was expecting it to be a lot more rusty. Rakitic aside, there hasn't been a bad performance.

Looked good allright.
Suarez is some player ,a hat trick to start the season.

The commentators on Sky were talking about Bravo being taken off near the end to get a round of applause to send him off to Man City.
It didnt happen but shortly after the match Barcelona's sporting director Robert Fernandez announced that goalkeeper Claudio Bravo will be joining Manchester City.
Fernandez said: 'We have an agreement in principle with Manchester City for Claudio Bravo. We are waiting for events this week. We will open the door for Claudio when we sign another goalkeeper.
'We were talking about his contract renewal when City's offer arrived and the player told us that he wanted to think well about it, and evaluate other things. In the end we reached the principle of an agreement

I think its a huge mistake getting rid of Bravo ,he has been a great player for Barcelona over the last two years ,a calming steady influence in goals .
The quiet one ,as he was known at Betis ,Bravo has been everything that the Catalan club had hoped he would be. He came in and provided experience in La Liga in Luis Enrique's debut season while Ter Stegen started in the Champions League and the Copa del Rey. In the end, Barca won it all that year .

In his second season at Camp Nou, the Chilean came in to steady the side after a difficult month for Ter Stegen at the beginning of the campaign. Barca's defence had been shaky and again his experience proved vital. As in his debut campaign, Bravo was first choice in La Liga, with Ter Stegen preferred in the cup competitions.

Ter Stegen is young and talented but he seems to have a habit of making clangers ,he doesnt have the calming influence of Bravo.

Its sad to see Bravo leave ,especially to Man City .

The Talking Bread

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Looked good allright.
Suarez is some player ,a hat trick to start the season.

The commentators on Sky were talking about Bravo being taken off near the end to get a round of applause to send him off to Man City.
It didnt happen but shortly after the match Barcelona's sporting director Robert Fernandez announced that goalkeeper Claudio Bravo will be joining Manchester City.
Fernandez said: 'We have an agreement in principle with Manchester City for Claudio Bravo. We are waiting for events this week. We will open the door for Claudio when we sign another goalkeeper.
'We were talking about his contract renewal when City's offer arrived and the player told us that he wanted to think well about it, and evaluate other things. In the end we reached the principle of an agreement

I think its a huge mistake getting rid of Bravo ,he has been a great player for Barcelona over the last two years ,a calming steady influence in goals .
The quiet one ,as he was known at Betis ,Bravo has been everything that the Catalan club had hoped he would be. He came in and provided experience in La Liga in Luis Enrique's debut season while Ter Stegen started in the Champions League and the Copa del Rey. In the end, Barca won it all that year .

In his second season at Camp Nou, the Chilean came in to steady the side after a difficult month for Ter Stegen at the beginning of the campaign. Barca's defence had been shaky and again his experience proved vital. As in his debut campaign, Bravo was first choice in La Liga, with Ter Stegen preferred in the cup competitions.

Ter Stegen is young and talented but he seems to have a habit of making clangers ,he doesnt have the calming influence of Bravo.

Its sad to see Bravo leave ,especially to Man City .

is this your blog?

http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3921/transfer-zone/2016/08/17/26602782/bravo-barcelona-blaugrana-right-to-sacrifice-chilean-for-ter

Unearthly

The Talking Bread wrote: »

is this your blog?

http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3921/transfer-zone/2016/08/17/26602782/bravo-barcelona-blaugrana-right-to-sacrifice-chilean-for-ter

brilliant

MisterAnarchy

The Talking Bread wrote: »

is this your blog?

http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3921/transfer-zone/2016/08/17/26602782/bravo-barcelona-blaugrana-right-to-sacrifice-chilean-for-ter

It might be ....

Is this yours

The Talking Bread

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

It might be ....

Is this yours

nope...............

Good blog, you do a fine job

MisterAnarchy

The Talking Bread wrote: »

nope...............

Good blog, you do a fine job

Perhaps you should actually try contributing to this thread instead of just having snips at posters on it ,as that's all your posting activity indicates.

I look forward to reading your future input,that's if you aren't too busy posting in the Celebrity Big Brother forum .

The Talking Bread

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Perhaps you should actually try contributing to this thread instead of just having snips at posters on it ,as that's all your posting activity indicates.

I look forward to reading your future input,that's if you aren't too busy posting in the Celebrity Big Brother forum .

get that chip off your shoulder and lighten up!
It was a joke! No need to take it so hard! I had read the article Saturday morning and I genuinely thought it was yours when I read it last night given it was word for word in certain parts until you replied. Its no harm quoting it, but no need to get so b1tchy! I was just having a joke with the second reply.

I know you arent the only one on Boards who passes work off as their own and it makes ZERO odds to me. I was genuinely interested whether it was your blog.

Why you brought my posting in another thread into it is beyond me??!!