FC Barcelona Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

BhoscaCapall · 06-12-2012 08:47PM

miralize wrote: »

Umm, we were through? Why pass up the opportunity to play our young players for a team competing in the same competition that we are. Stupid attitude to have yourself...

And as I pointed out, Spartak were stuck in 4th place yet still tried to win.

Tox56 · 06-12-2012 08:51PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

And as I pointed out, Spartak were stuck in 4th place yet still tried to win.

Who said Barca weren't trying to win?

miralize · 06-12-2012 08:54PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

And as I pointed out, Spartak were stuck in 4th place yet still tried to win.

We're trying to save our players for 2 consecutive hard league games... we did the right thing for us...

carlop · 06-12-2012 10:02PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

Barca lost a few Scottish friends last night, could have been a lot more had they lost. Really poor attitude to put that joke of a team out. Spartak had even less to play for and still played their strongest team.

To be fair to them, they brought Messi on and were very lucky not to lose him to serious injury.

They have Betis away this weekend which is a very difficult fixture (as Madrid found out two weeks ago).

Spartak had 1 million euro and pride to play for, don't play until Monday night and then have a winter break.

Turtwig · 06-12-2012 10:43PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

Barca lost a few Scottish friends last night, could have been a lot more had they lost. Really poor attitude to put that joke of a team out. Spartak had even less to play for and still played their strongest team.

I'd actually fancy that "joke" of a team against your team. And I don't mean that with disrespect. Benfica are a good side and for a club's B side to match them is something. They started off shakily enough, Benifca missed an awful chance which should have been offside but wasn't given. Pinto made a few good saves but Barca had some chances too - they even had to play the last few minutes with 10 men.
Last year, an arguably even weaker B side beat Bate 4-0. They're by no means a joke of a team.

gimmick · 07-12-2012 09:39AM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

Barca lost a few Scottish friends last night, could have been a lot more had they lost. Really poor attitude to put that joke of a team out. Spartak had even less to play for and still played their strongest team.

The group was won regardless. Thats the vagaries of a group situation.

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

And as I pointed out, Spartak were stuck in 4th place yet still tried to win.

Co-efficient and money. Thats what they had to play for.

dfx- · 07-12-2012 05:28PM

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

Barca lost a few Scottish friends last night, could have been a lot more had they lost. Really poor attitude to put that joke of a team out. Spartak had even less to play for and still played their strongest team.

I don't think you think that. I don't think anybody could think that.

SeantheMan · 12-12-2012 10:42PM

Another 2 for messi in the cup tonight, and real gettin spanked 2-0 by Celta Vigo, great stuff !! 2nd Celta goal was amazing

Turtwig · 12-12-2012 10:44PM

SeantheMan wrote: »

Another 2 for messi in the cup tonight, and real gettin spanked 2-0 by Celta Vigo, great stuff !! 2nd Celta goal was amazing

110 Games without a goal...then THAT!!:eek:

SeantheMan · 17-12-2012 02:24AM

Thing's couldn't have gone better tonight.
Expected a real tough game, and it was for the first 35, great goal by Falcao.
Barca showed a lot of character coming back though...amazing goal to level it up by Adriano. 2nd half was a lot easier .

Add to that, the other Catalans of Espanyol took 2 points from Madrid

Very early to call it, but a 13point gap is a Huge task for Madrid to pull back.

Crowd were excellent tonight too, it's a shame they are only out in force and voice on the big occasions though.

Andersonisgod · 18-12-2012 10:26AM

A great day for Barcelona as club legends Xavi and Puyol agree new contracts to 2016 and Messi agrees a new deal until 2018.

intellectual dosser · 18-12-2012 02:32PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

A great day for Barcelona as club legends Xavi and Puyol agree new contracts to 2016 and Messi agrees a new deal until 2018.

Was wondering if Xavi would ever be tempted to go to the Premier League given that he's done it all. I guess it won't happen now.

Davaeo09 · 18-12-2012 03:41PM

He's always said he's dream was to finish out at his Career at Barca.

miralize · 18-12-2012 03:54PM

great to have them all for so long, Puyol will be 39 at the end of the 2016 season though? Used sparingly hopefully!

magherakid · 19-12-2012 12:03PM

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has had a relapse, a tumor was removed last year.

Barcelona are preparing a statement to give more information about Vilanova's relapse and about who will replace him during recovery.

Sad news best wishes to him

Leiva · 19-12-2012 12:07PM

Harry Rednapp must be sick !

intellectual dosser · 19-12-2012 12:08PM

magherakid wrote: »

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has had a relapse, a tumor was removed last year.

Barcelona are preparing a statement to give more information about Vilanova's relapse and about who will replace him during recovery.

I just saw this
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2250503/Vilanova-steps-Barcelona-coach-tumor-relapse.html

Just terrible. Best wishes to him.

Jelle1880 · 19-12-2012 12:26PM

Can see Pep fill in for the remainder of the season.

Luckycharms_74 · 19-12-2012 12:34PM

Leiva wrote: »

Harry Rednapp must be sick !

Yeah but he gonna keep QPR up. He prefer to handle players like Taarabt & Derry instead of Messi & Puyol

Conbhar · 19-12-2012 12:39PM

Terrible news! Hopefully he makes a full and speedy recovery

The Floyd p · 19-12-2012 12:39PM

Just can't catch a break! Still waiting on an official club statement but this is bad news. After all the great work done up to Christmas!

I don't want to speculate too much, but any chance Pep would be persuaded to come back and steady the ship? I hope not as I'd prefer Tito to be able to keep going but that's highly unlikely.

gimmick · 19-12-2012 12:41PM

Shocking news and gutted for Vilanova. He has been working a charm since he took over. Hopefully he pulls through without too much suffering.

Not sure who will take over. The current number 2, Jordi Roura, is not nearly near experienced enough for it.

I guess, as mentioned above, Pep is the obvious choice, and given his love for the club, I am sure he would gladly step in for this emergency. Also, Luis Enrique is currently idle, so maybe he will step into the breach?

Bodhisopha · 19-12-2012 12:44PM

Hope he makes a speedy recovery. Would like to see Pep step back in if Tito has to take considerable time out.

gimmick · 19-12-2012 12:49PM

I do not think there is any "if" involved here. If true, he will not be back anytime soon.

On a professional level, this must be devastating for him.

But that's completely secondary at the moment, obviously enough.

Caveman1 · 19-12-2012 01:05PM

If its true & Vilanova has to step aside, how long would he be looking at in regards to being out of the game?

miralize · 19-12-2012 02:28PM

Thats just disastrous news from a personal view... hope he gets better soon, but obviously has as much time as he needs. His style of how the team should play is, dare I say, a bit more ruthless than last year and from that point of view its hard to see him go after 6 months. Not sure who could do what he or Pep does.

As much as I'd like to see Guardiola return, he doesn't owe the club or the fans anything. He did more than enough for the club during his time as a player and in charge and shouldn't feel like he has to return, even for a temporary while. But he might due to the fact that Tito is a good friend, so I'm not sure..

Mont · 19-12-2012 03:48PM

Wow, massive loss. Barca were playing much better this season than last and that with no defenders. Only logical choice would be Pep but he is on a sabbatical so might not want to come back so soon. Has to be someone in-house though who knows the Barca style. Would Cruyff step in for few months or Luis Enrique?

SeantheMan · 19-12-2012 04:34PM

Get well soon Tito. I never though anyone could do such a good job as Pep did, but he was in the middle of a record breaking run.

Hope he has a speedy recovery.

miralize · 19-12-2012 06:22PM

I hope he takes as much time as he needs

The Club's Medical Services announce that FC Barcelona's manager has a suffered parotid ailment relapse. Tito Vilanova will undergo surgery on Thursday

The Club’s Medical Services have issued the following medical report on the health of FC Barcelona’s manager, Francesc ‘Tito’ Vilanova:

“An extension of the pathology has been detected in [Vilanova’s] parotid gland. The manager requires surgery which he will undergo this Thursday. He is expected to remain in hospital for three to four days.

After the surgery, Francesc ‘Tito’ Vilanova will undergo chemotherapy and rediation treatment for approximately six weeks. During this time, and depending on how well he recovers, Vilanova’s treatment may be compatible with his work life.

Keeping in line with the patient’s wishes, we urge respect and privacy during this process.”

President Sandro Rosell and the Director of Football Andoni Zubizarreta will hold a press conference at 19.45 at the Ciutat Esportiva. The press conference will be broadcast live on Barça TV.

Jordi Roura will train the team while Tito has treatment

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 20-12-2012 01:17PM

Had a 2.5 hour surgery this morning, everything went well apparently.

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