Author Topic: La Liga Thread 2013/14 (Read 313020 times)

SMASHerano · « **Reply #3040 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:13:26 pm »

Quote from: Y2J on February 22, 2014, 08:12:06 pm

Fuck Konoplyanka, let's buy Griezmann in the summer

Griezmann and Vela together. What a duo.

Chris~ · « **Reply #3041 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:14:23 pm »

Lovely pass. Is he still out of favour with the French national side?

Adam_LFC · « **Reply #3042 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:14:33 pm »

I love Griezmann.

"21C or 70F?" SchizoidWeatherMan! · « **Reply #3043 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:14:57 pm »

Fukin hell, 3-1 Sociedad!!

Xxavi · « **Reply #3044 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:15:10 pm »

Fakes injury even when he scores. Feck's sake, embarrassing from Zurutuza.

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #3045 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:16:15 pm »

What a fucking pass from Griezmann

See Pelligrini, this is how you approach a game against Barcelona, Sociedad with a much inferior team than City have shown more ambition against Barca.

Po The Panda · « **Reply #3046 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:16:58 pm »

Should have prioritized in other positions Instead of buying Neymar.

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3047 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:17:22 pm »

This is embarrassing from Barca.

Xxavi · « **Reply #3048 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:17:36 pm »

Quote from: Y2J on February 22, 2014, 08:16:15 pm

What a fucking pass from Griezmann

See Pelligrini, this is how you approach a game against Barcelona, Sociedad with a much inferior team than City have shown more ambition against Barca.

To be honest, this is not Barca's best 11, and this is after a tiring match ~2 days ago. No way Barca would play an important game like vs City this shit.

SMASHerano · « **Reply #3049 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:18:34 pm »

Quote from: Legacy on February 22, 2014, 08:16:58 pm

Should have prioritized in other positions Instead of buying Neymar.

The whole world knows that Barcelona need TWO centre halves, and they go splash all their budget on Neymar...

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #3050 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:18:53 pm »

Quote from: Xxavi on February 22, 2014, 08:17:36 pm

To be honest, this is not Barca's best 11, and this is after a tiring match ~2 days ago. No way Barca would play an important game like vs City this shit.

Still Sociedad showed more ambition than City, they identified Barca's weakness and targeted them.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #3051 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:19:12 pm »

Instead of rebuilding the back four in the summer, Barca needlessly spent money on Neymar.

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #3052 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:27:22 pm »

To be fair, Neymar has been pretty handy especially when Messi was injured. The problem is with the price they paid for Neymar, they spent their entire budget on one player who wasn't their priority, when they could have had 4-5 players who strengthened this team to a whole new level.

aditya0912 · « **Reply #3053 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:28:36 pm »

Who are Barca targeting for CB position? Masch has been linked with exit as well. I hope Barca go out and buy 2 CB in the summer

jameshay · « **Reply #3054 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:30:49 pm »

football kits without a sponsor look so much cooler.

Welshred · « **Reply #3055 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:31:02 pm »

Xavi had a face like thunder then!

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #3056 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:31:48 pm »

If they were smart, they won't sell Masch, especially if they want to rotate Busquets. Song isn't suited to this team at all, so if it comes to selling one of him or Masch, they should sell Song. Buy an three CBs and one left back, plus sell Tello, Cuenca and maybe even Pedro (if they plan on giving Delefeuo a major role in the team next season).

Saying that, I don't think they will do any of that, and they will just buy one CB in the summer and that's it.

farawayred · « **Reply #3057 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:35:13 pm »

In the beginning if the season I didn't think any other team could put a good challenge to Barca for the league; how wrong was I?... If not Barca, I'd rather Atleti win it than Real though.

Xxavi · « **Reply #3058 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:37:24 pm »

Shite shite shite

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #3059 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:38:14 pm »

Fuck me, do they expect to win the CL with this defense?

clinical · « **Reply #3060 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:39:20 pm »

Quote from: Y2J on February 22, 2014, 08:12:06 pm

Fuck Konoplyanka, let's buy Griezmann in the summer

Both?

Skrtelonparole · « **Reply #3061 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:39:31 pm »

Would love to see atletico win la liga, but their keeper Thibault (sp?) is a bit of a twat...

kavah · « **Reply #3062 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:41:00 pm »

Quote from: jameshay on February 22, 2014, 08:30:49 pm

football kits without a sponsor look so much cooler.

It's a great top isn't it.

jameshay · « **Reply #3063 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:43:08 pm »

Quote from: kavah on February 22, 2014, 08:41:00 pm

It's a great top isn't it.

aye.

really fucking smart.

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #3064 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:43:38 pm »

I demand Greizzman.

Phil M · « **Reply #3065 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:46:20 pm »

Turned out a very good day for Madrid in the end. 3 pts clear at the top ahead of Barca now who'd have thunk it early doors this season?

downtown · « **Reply #3066 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:33:00 pm »

What in this world is happening to Pique,...

From top 3 defender in the world, to absolutely average in space of a couple of years. He was woeful again today. Maybe, it is Shakira's fault after all.

Pique's form is one of the reasons, I can't see Spain keeping their WC crown this Summer.

Xxavi · « **Reply #3067 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:37:03 pm »

Quote from: downtown on February 22, 2014, 11:33:00 pm

What in this world is happening to Pique,...

From top 3 defender in the world, to absolutely average in space of a couple of years. He was woeful again today. Maybe, it is Shakira's fault after all.

Pique's form is one of the reasons, I can't see Spain keeping their WC crown this Summer.

If Del Bosque is not planning to use Javi Martinez in midfield, and he doesn't seem to entertain that idea for a minute, he could play Martinez-Ramos combo in defense. But Martinez is fairly slow, slower than Pique.

Anyway, Pique, when he motivates himself, is still a great defender. I doubt Spain will lose because of him. A team without big changes cannot keep winning for more than 5-6 years. To be honest, if I won what Xavi, Iniesta, Pique etc. won, I'd be even worse. Winning biggest titles multiple times and then what? It's like being with the same lady for years. After several years, her naked body doesn't excite you as it used to at the beginning

BigMarcs · « **Reply #3068 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:46:09 am »

Barcelona's defence is so bad. Just buy a world class defender for once, its so evident theyve been lacking it for years.

666 · « **Reply #3069 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:07:04 am »

It's like the Carroll saga isn't it. The whole world knew it was a bad deal, but they bought him for 35 mill

Why did Barca blow their whole budget on Neymar!?

BigMarcs · « **Reply #3070 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:17:43 am »

Quote from: 666 on February 23, 2014, 01:07:04 am

It's like the Carroll saga isn't it. The whole world knew it was a bad deal, but they bought him for 35 mill Why did Barca blow their whole budget on Neymar!?

Not really. Neymar has been a superb signing for them to be honest, and is well worth that fee, taking into account potential, performances, marketing.etc.

Xxavi · « **Reply #3071 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:26:13 am »

Quote from: 666 on February 23, 2014, 01:07:04 am

It's like the Carroll saga isn't it. The whole world knew it was a bad deal, but they bought him for 35 mill Why did Barca blow their whole budget on Neymar!?

Neymar is a top young talent. And considering the interest from rich clubs, he would have cost that much or more for any club.

That said, I disagree with his purchase if it meant blowing all transfer money for 1-2 years. For that much money, Barca could have got 2-3 top first team players. Neymar plays in an area where Barca already has plenty of players, and plenty of up and coming talent. Even if Neymar is deemed to be a "must buy" purchase, then, Tello, Pedro or Sanchez should have been sold to generate money for defenders. Players like Rafinha and Delufeu are coming up, what is the point of having so many players of the similar ilk? Again, Song or Mascherano should have been sold to generate money. Finally, Thiago should have been kept.

Barca's terrible transfer policies for years have not strengthened but weakened the club. So much money wasted on players that did not improve the first team, and right now, there are gaping holes in the first team. A great coach has to come in and make the big changes Guardiola did to wake up this team. Like in the latter days of Rijkaard, the team has been underperforming.

Danny_ · « **Reply #3072 on:** February 23, 2014, 03:34:39 am »

Messi just doesn't look interested at the moment. Don't know if it is the injury taking its toll or if he is saving himself for the world cup but he just doesn't look like the same player. Agree about Barca defense - you can see why they wanted Agger. He's way better than anything they presently have.

pinky · « **Reply #3073 on:** February 23, 2014, 11:54:02 am »

I said some days ago that last season Barcelona (100 points in the league) was more solid than Tata's Barsa. The performances against Valencia, Sevilla and Real Sociedad in just a few weeks were unthinkable in past years, and something tells me it won't stop here.

Mamadou · « **Reply #3074 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:27:27 pm »

Madrid will get the treble this season

AndyMuller · « **Reply #3075 on:** February 23, 2014, 04:14:58 pm »

Quote from: Mamadou on February 23, 2014, 12:27:27 pm

Madrid will get the treble this season

Hope so.

Xxavi · « **Reply #3076 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:52:56 pm »

Quote from: Mamadou on February 23, 2014, 12:27:27 pm

Madrid will get the treble this season

Honestly, my bias aside, they don't look that impressive. They may win the league and even the copa, but not sure about CL.

Phil M · « **Reply #3077 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:58:18 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on February 23, 2014, 04:14:58 pm

Hope so.

Why?

Spanish Fan · « **Reply #3078 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:24:44 pm »

Quote from: Y2J on February 22, 2014, 08:18:53 pm

Still Sociedad showed more ambition than City, they identified Barca's weakness and targeted them.

The one who targetted Barcelona weaknesses was Tata Martino, leaving Xavi and Cesc off the pitch and again playing the walking zombie upfront.

Xxavi · « **Reply #3079 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:31:45 pm »

Quote from: Spanish Fan on February 23, 2014, 06:24:44 pm

The one who targetted Barcelona weaknesses was Tata Martino, leaving Xavi and Cesc off the pitch and again playing the walking zombie upfront.

Man, you are far too much anti-Messi. He is not at his best, but it is not excuse for other attacking players like Pedro, Alexis and Neymar, who in their best days don't produce what Messi is producing now.