Topic: FC Barcelona

[Red Beret]

There will always be a before and after moment in the chronicles of Barcelona Club de Fútbol - Liverpool FC.

BLFC and ALFC

[The Test]

When you think about it they definitely bought the wrong Brazilian. Bobby would have torn La Liga apart. Mad fucker would have pressed every team to death single handed.

[TepidT2O]

Personally think we did a lot more damage than Roma , remember reading comments from Messi after the first leg , about how he didn’t want to play against us again after the Work rate we put in , seemed he already had enough of us  , even before the second leg .

We finished them off, but Roma had the biggest impact.  It will be interesting to see what happens to them now. With De Jong and maybe DeLigt they should be ok, but there’s something odd there.

[El Lobo]

He'd be their Pogba. Although Tbf he'd probably do much better at Inter than Pogba has at United.

I'd take him back, but not for more than Ł60m - and Ł10m of that as add-ons, payable only if we win something, rather than just on appearances.

I know people seem to find this ‘debate’ or question about Coutinho interesting, but have you just paid no attention whatsoever to our manager in his time here? He doesn’t want people here who don’t want to be here. But someone who didn’t want to be here, went about leaving in a twat way and has since been shown to have royally fucked up chasing this ‘dream move’? There’s more chance of us re-signing Emile Heskey.

[Red Beret]

I know people seem to find this ‘debate’ or question about Coutinho interesting, but have you just paid no attention whatsoever to our manager in his time here? He doesn’t want people here who don’t want to be here. But someone who didn’t want to be here, went about leaving in a twat way and has since been shown to have royally fucked up chasing this ‘dream move’? There’s more chance of us re-signing Emile Heskey.

Umm... I'm not the manager.  I'm just outlining the circumstances that I would find him returning acceptable.  I'm honestly not arsed about him though.  Klopp's people almost certainly have other targets lined up so take it easy.

When you think about it they definitely bought the wrong Brazilian. Bobby would have torn La Liga apart. Mad fucker would have pressed every team to death single handed.

So you're saying Bobby could be the next Messi?

[RedForeverTT]

I know people seem to find this ‘debate’ or question about Coutinho interesting, but have you just paid no attention whatsoever to our manager in his time here? He doesn’t want people here who don’t want to be here. But someone who didn’t want to be here, went about leaving in a twat way and has since been shown to have royally fucked up chasing this ‘dream move’? There’s more chance of us re-signing Emile Heskey.

I don’t think we should take everything so personally. No friends or enemies forever. It’s all about the interest of the club.

Obviously Klopp would prefer everyone playing for the club and as soon as Barca came in for Coutinho and he made his position clear it was a losing battle to keep him. But Klopp needed to say what he said that he would like Coutinho to stay in order to drive up Coutinho’s value and make Barca pay it.

FSG would have no hesitation about getting him back here if it means he could be resold at a profit again.

[Dubred]

Coutinho really has gone to shit hasn't he? I watched some parts of the 2nd half yesterday and he was invisible, and even when he got the ball, he was dogshit.

The ultimate confidence player.  Bags of talent, but seems to need everyone behind him - the fans, the manager, his teammates - to really shine.  He had it good here in that respect, and he thrived. 

Footballers eh?  Should really have done his homework before his 'dream' move - was never gonna get that love over there......and the inevitable has happened.

Some players will shine wherever they go, because they have the self belief to go with their talent.

Personally I think Coutinho hit his peak with us.  Conditions were perfect for him.

I just don't see the stars aligning in quite the same way for him again.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

He's already at his peak, he's not a young player anymore where he can be afforded the patience by clubs. The strange thing is that he had a really good period with them after he joined them in January all the way until the end of the season.

This season however he's been a shadow of himself.

The criticism from their supporters is impacting him as well, it's not something he ever experienced here

[El Lobo]

He's already at his peak, he's not a young player anymore where he can be afforded the patience by clubs. The strange thing is that he had a really good period with them after he joined them in January all the way until the end of the season.

This season however he's been a shadow of himself.

The criticism from their supporters is impacting him as well, it's not something he ever experienced here

He’s 26 

[rocco]

We finished them off, but Roma had the biggest impact.  It will be interesting to see what happens to them now. With De Jong and maybe DeLigt they should be ok, but there’s something odd there.

Agree There’s something odd there

Reading articles after Roma knocked them out and then the same with us , personally feel we did more lasting damage , even blaming the latest cup defeat to Valencia on their state of mind over us

[Dubred]

He's already at his peak, he's not a young player anymore where he can be afforded the patience by clubs. The strange thing is that he had a really good period with them after he joined them in January all the way until the end of the season.

This season however he's been a shadow of himself.

The criticism from their supporters is impacting him as well, it's not something he ever experienced here

I think that initial period with Barca is a prime example of how much he does rely on confidence.

He came on a high from Liverpool.  Believed in himself.  Went for a massive fee.  Barca fans were excited from what they'd seen.

Few months down the line, inevitable dip in form, he loses support around him - goes to shit.  Struggles to recapture form.  Not getting the love to help him.  Case in point when he scored for Barca and approached the fans with hands to his ears.  It really affects him.  Some players ignore it and believe in themselves, some players let it get to them.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

He’s 26 

He'll be 27 next month, he's entering his peak years as a footballer. That doesn't mean hes not going to get better, but my point is more pertaining to the patience that will be allowed for him in association with his age.

[DangerScouse]

He's a wanker who feigned injury mid season. Wouldn't want him near the club again. He's a rat.

[Red Beret]

He'll be 27 next month, he's entering his peak years as a footballer. That doesn't mean hes not going to get better, but my point is more pertaining to the patience that will be allowed for him in association with his age.

He'll be past it when he's 28.

[Hazell]

He'll be past it when he's 28.

To be fair, towards the end of his time here, he did suffer from back problems so it probably is correct that two years later he'll be over the hill.

[Tonyh8su]

He's a wanker who feigned injury mid season. Wouldn't want him near the club again. He's a rat.

Nothing to add. Just worth repeating this.

[Flaccido Dongingo]

He's a wanker who feigned injury mid season. Wouldn't want him near the club again. He's a rat.

Is correct, fucking shitehawk.

[thaddeus]

He's a wanker who feigned injury mid season. Wouldn't want him near the club again. He's a rat.

Amen.

Whether or not he suits our system is a moot point; he downed tools mid-season to force a move away.  That our owners played a blinder in getting a ridiculous fee for him seems to have got him off lightly but, by rights, he should be a pariah.

Putting Barca out and him being anonymous across both games was a delight.

[newterp]

He'll be past it when he's 28.

He will be in a retirement home at 28....unless he goes to Everton - then he's a star

[trimore]

https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1133108678305959938

So...

[Lush is the best medicine...]

The new chosen one

[Chris~]

Sime mamagers really do just manage to fall up

[El Lobo]

Lol

[decosabute]

He's a wanker who feigned injury mid season. Wouldn't want him near the club again. He's a rat.

100% agree. Only he didn't just do it mid season, he also did it in August, less than 24 hours before our first game of the season. While also getting his agent/family to spread shite about his relationship with Klopp

As good a footballer as he was for us, I've never disliked a Liverpool player as much. 'Wanker' is spot on. Delighted he's flopped spectacularly at his dream club, who can't fucking wait to see the back of him.

[I've been a good boy]

How has that fraud got the Barcelona job

[Red Beret]

https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1133108678305959938

So...

[TepidT2O]

Bobby Brown shoes??.




Ok, to be fair I don’t think he’s a bad coach, but given that he lost the Everton dressing room, he’d struggle to even find the Barca one in the first place.

[rocco]

https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1133108678305959938

So...

?

ROBERT MARTÍNEZ has got the Barca  job ?

[trimore]

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ROBERT MARTÍNEZ has got the Barca  job ?

It's heavily rumoured at the moment. Nothing official. We really did break them didn't we?

[Lush is the best medicine...]

It's heavily rumoured at the moment. Nothing official. We really did break them didn't we?

well he’s lost 4-0 at Anfield twice so he’s well qualified for the role

[rocco]

It's heavily rumoured at the moment. Nothing official. We really did break them didn't we?

 We sure did

[Red Beret]

It's heavily rumoured at the moment. Nothing official. We really did break them didn't we?

Dare I say it...?

[RayPhilAlan]

He's a wanker who feigned injury mid season. Wouldn't want him near the club again. He's a rat.

Missed the first few games for Barcelona with the same injury, didn't he? Much to the surprise of most of us, including me, who presumed he was feigning it.

It was in the summer when he was feigning it.

Just checked. Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/25/coutinho-barcelona-debut-liverpool-142m-move-espanyol-copa-del-rey) says his debut was on 25 Jan, which is about 3 weeks after he left us.

[gamble]

That’s some agent Bobby Martinez has.
Amazing if he gets it.

Even Koeman who hasn’t hit the heights as a manager despite being a great player.

[elbow]

He'll still be getting paid by the Blues I'd imagine, along with Red Ronnie.

[idontknow]

?

ROBERT MARTÍNEZ has got the Barca  job ?

Good appointment. Definitely. Oh, yes, that's a good one. It's all uphill from here. Great. Bet Xxavi is slathering with anticipation, frothing at the future. 

[FiSh77]

He'll still be getting paid by the Blues I'd imagine, along with Red Ronnie.

Their contracts with Everton both expire next month, same for Allardyce as well I think, should free up a bit more wedge for them to waste

[disgraced cake]

Oh boy, imagine the fume if he got the job.

I know one thing he'll eliminate from a struggling Barca side. COMPLACENCY!

[HardworkDedication]

Danger Dembele: Barcelona could sell if a tempting offer arrives

• The Catalan club would listen to proposals for the talented French forward

28/05/2019
Upd. at 10:40 CEST
Jordi Gil

Barcelona are ready to make big decisions this summer. One of the players who could be affected by the restructuring of the squad could be Ousmane Dembele.

In theory, the French forward is not one of the names on the table to leave due to his age (stiill just 22), his potential and the cost of his signing two years ago, 105 million euros plus 40 million in variables. However, the reality is he is in a bad place and the board may consider a sale in certain circumstances.

Barça aren't going to look to move him on at any cost. They can't give that sensation as it would reduce the player's value and, if he is to leave, they want to recoup their investment.

It's another thing if a club comes to the Catalans. Then they would listen to the offer. That's to say, Dembele is not non-transferrable by any stretch of the imagination.

A sale would be a painful decision, though, because of the high expectations generated and the feeling that he could be a really important players. However, Dembele's not leaving many options given if he did leave it would solve a constant problem in the dressing room.

Leaving to one side his inconsistent form and injuries, his behaviour has not been that of an elite footballer. His mistakes and his eccentricities have tested the club's patience. They are fed up of hiis lifestyle of the pitch and wouldn't have many doubts if they received a good offer.

Even though coach Ernesto Valverde considerds Dembele key -- as he admitted when he said he erred playing him against Celta Vigo, when he got injurred -- Barça feel he's become a luxury.

Dembele is too prone to injuries and his day-to-day life is not helping that. To that fragility, tou have to add the lapses of concentration. Even though it's an anecdote now, the club still find it amazing that he sat on the substitute's bench for a few minutes for a game he was not even on the bench for.

https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/danger-dembele-barcelona-could-sell-if-a-tempting-offer-arrives-7476789

[TepidT2O]

Do you know what?

I think it might be true,..

Fuck me.