VillaChris Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 18 minutes ago, PaulC said: Barcelona very lucky to get draw. It shows you how underrated the mental side of football is. Incredibly for a team like Barca they just don't believe they can win away to Real Soceidad, it's a bit like Arsenal flopping at Stoke every season to use a premier league example. They haven't won away there since May 2007 (La Real did go down for two seasons) and if you study their form they threw away a couple of 2 nil leads there and since then they've been losing 1-0 and really should've lose tonight as you say Paul. They miss Iniesta badly he can get it forward quickly to the front trio, should give D. Suarez a run ahead of the awful Gomes. Can't see them winning El Clasico. This La Liga is Real Madrid's to throw away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I dont even think Real Madrid are playing that great at the moment either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 27 minutes ago, VillaChris said: It shows you how underrated the mental side of football is. Incredibly for a team like Barca they just don't believe they can win away to Real Soceidad, it's a bit like Arsenal flopping at Stoke every season to use a premier league example. They haven't won away there since May 2007 (La Real did go down for two seasons) and if you study their form they threw away a couple of 2 nil leads there and since then they've been losing 1-0 and really should've lose tonight as you say Paul. They miss Iniesta badly he can get it forward quickly to the front trio, should give D. Suarez a run ahead of the awful Gomes. Can't see them winning El Clasico. This La Liga is Real Madrid's to throw away. Yes true but they have almost become a one man team this season. Agree Gomes is rubbish. I don't think Real Madrid are playing that well and no Bale too. Bit lucky yesterday. its not the fact that Barcelona are dropping points its that they are being totally outplayed by teams. Really Real Sociedad should have won by 4 or 5 goals but for woeful finishing, bad luck and bad decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 12 hours ago, Zatman said: I dont even think Real Madrid are playing that great at the moment either It seems like Chelsea are the only team in World football who are actually playing well regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Going to give the El Clasico a try. Wonder how long I manage this time? Usually turn it off after the first red card/soft penalty. Can't be bothered with watching an hour of diving, cheating, arguing with the ref and time wasting. This has the potential to be one of the best games in football, but sadly in recent times it's just been a farce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Just put on El Divo Classico and Barca scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 It's not been too bad. Then Barca get a free kick for nothing and score. Clasic El Clasico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) God I loathe Suarez. Edited December 3, 2016 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Entertaining enough game 1-1 probably fair. Here are the highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Good old Sergio Ramos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Not the best El clasico. probably a fair result but messi will regret missing the chance to put the game beyond Real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Another poor result for Atletico.....watched their game and Espanyol really should've nicked it, had two excellent chances on the break. Sevilla losing to Granada.... Villareal not starting Bakumbu....and not scoring again. I think Real Madrid will win La Liga quite comfortably, tbh it's about time they did....isn't it just 1 title win in 9 seasons? This is the season where Barca's front three can't hide the flaws they have in the rest of the side. Without Iniesta their central midfield just doesn't function and they've given away a lot of cheap goals aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Villareal are not even playing with the same style that did the last couple of years. Do not like their new manager. Its a poor La liga this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 4 hours ago, PaulC said: Villareal are not even playing with the same style that did the last couple of years. Do not like their new manager. Its a poor La liga this season. Their old manager who did a good job last season did a MON and resigned just before the season. Fran Escriba is a bit of a journeyman, generally managed relegation threatened teams and was in charge of Getafe last season. In fairness bar the Alaves game they've played well at home and blown teams away....not working away from home though. Did you watch the Valencia game Paul...their defence is a total car crash. Incredible to think Man City signed Mangala for 30m. At what point is it realistic to think Valencia will get relegated...their form has been terrible for a year now. Looking at their next two fixtures they'll probably be in bottom 3 over xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) I halfed watched it as I just backed two first half goals and got them early so was really focuses on the Fiorentina game, but yes their defence is bad. They really have dipped in the last couple of season. TBF to Villareal they are still just outside the top 4 but maybe in a slightly false position as they have only played Real Madrid out of the top sides. Bruno looks painfully slow these days. They have lost a bit of their creative flair which Suarez gave them last season. Also they keep selling their best players and in the last two seasons they have sold Gabriel and Bailly and you cant keep replacing these players. Maybe that's the reason Marcelino walked. Edited December 5, 2016 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 From what I saw in the first half against Steau I can understand why the manager is unwilling to pick Bakumbu Chris. Zero confidence. Messed up two great opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 God goes from bad to worse for Bakumbu. Truly woeful performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 He's been injured for a bit of this season so probably not match sharp. From what I saw of him last season he'd be a great pick up for a top half prem club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Last season he was good I agree. he does miss an awful lot of chances though I am not totally convinced he would do well in the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 his record in France was poor as well, OK in Turkey and decent 1st season in Spain but doubt he could make step up he 25 so hardly a youngster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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