La Liga Thread 2011/12

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Diego hits the post! What a miss. :haha:

[Cripps_orig]

Farce....no such thing as a 'big game' in La Liga unless you're talking about El ClassicoMadrid derby not a big game?

:doh:

[Cripps_orig]

Diego hits the post! What a miss. :haha:Diego as in CK world class Diego?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Diego as in CK world class Diego?

That's the one.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Madrid derby not a big game?

:doh:

Not as big as a Manc derby which is what i think Josh means.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

1-4 FT. Gap back up to four points.

One round of fixtures before Barcelona vs Real Madrid:
Real Madrid vs Sporting
Levante vs Barca.

[Cripps_orig]

We all Levante fans?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

We all Levante fans?

I would love to see them in the CL tbf. Could do with Malaga cocking up tomorrow, if Levante as expected, get a tonking from Barca.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Madrid derby not a big game?

:doh:

No. Didn't you read the post you quoted?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

We all Levante fans?

No, were Arsenal fans. If you want to be levante fan knock yourself out.

[Cripps_orig]

No. Didn't you read the post you quoted?I repeat :doh:

[Cripps_orig]

Bilbao drew 2-2 in the end

Valencia up to 3rd

[Marc Overmars]

Ronaldo's free-kick tekkers. :bow:

Tried to do it so many times but I don't understand how he makes the ball move like that.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

According to SSN (Alex Hammond) Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to keep pole position for in-form Spain. :doh:

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

It seems Giuseppe Rossi has injured his knee again and could be out for at least another 6 months. :rose:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Villarreal. :rose:

Would've had a much better chance of avoiding relegation with him fit.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Saturday, 14 April 2012
Real Madrid v Sporting Gijon, 19:00
Levante v Barcelona, 21:00

Sunday, 15 April 2012
Espanyol v Valencia, 11:00
Malaga v Real Sociedad, 15:00
Real Betis v Osasuna, 15:00
Real Zaragoza v Granada, 15:00
Villarreal v Racing Santander, 15:00
Athletic Bilbao v Mallorca, 17:00
Rayo Vallecano v Atletico Madrid, 20:30

Monday, 16 April 2012
Getafe v Sevilla, 20:00

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As it stands:

http://i40.tinypic.com/24gops6.png


Ronaldo is a booking away from suspension so you'd imagine he won't play a part tonight.

[Cripps_orig]

IIRC Gijon beat Real at the Bernabeu last season

Put them to the sword tonight

And beat them at football as well

But yeah Ronaldo shouldnt play. You can just see Laporta calling up the ref for the Real game and telling him to book Ronaldo for something

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Well we were wrong.

Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Coentrao, Sahin, Khedira, Callejon, Özil, Ronaldo, Higuain.

Sky's programme on now.

[Master Splinter]

Does Ach have a transcript of Laporta's call?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Does Ach have a transcript of Laporta's call? ACH now known as the Oracle tbh.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Orachle? :unsure:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Terrible defending from Real Madrid, Trejo launches the slowest and clumsiest conterattack in history and he managed to get through their defence and get a shot off, saved by Casillas.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Marcello :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Real Madrid seem so laborious at the moment.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Disallowed goal for Higuain. Defintely offside though.

The Laporta. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pelanty to Sporting! Trejo does them on the counter again!

Sergio Ramos booked.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Real Madrid 0-1 Sporting, de Las Cuevas!

[GP]

Come on Sporting! I think everyone wants them to win.

[Cripps_orig]

Laporta does it again

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Terrible shot from Khedira.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Canella booked. Trejo was booked earlier too

I haven't seen Real Madrid so open to the counter for a long time and Sporting aren't exactly blistering.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ah Mourinho is causing trouble again. Ronaldo to go mental and get suspended for the Barca game I imagine.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sporting keep launching in to stupid challenges. Canella should be off.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Ah Mourinho is causing trouble again. Ronaldo to go mental and get suspended for the Barca game I imagine.

Yep, Rather then watch his team, he needs the drama to be about him.

[Cripps_orig]

Laporta just waiting for the inevitable Ronaldo to lash out cos of these challenges and then he will be booked/sent off and thus miss the El Classico.

Disgusting how Bar****s influence games they arent even playing in

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Real Madrid 1-1 Sporting, Higuain.

[Cripps_orig]

Higuain :bow:

Best Argentinian in Spain by some distance

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Fantastic defending.

I'm sure somebody ducked.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Good dive from Higuain.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

What a chance for Callejon.

Sporting are going to get pumped now.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Jose :lol:

[Cripps_orig]

This Callejon, is he from the Real youth team?

He has impressed whenever ive seen him.

Whats his favourite position?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

He seems like a runner from deep to me. Great finisher generally.

And yeah he is a youth product. It doesn't get mentioned how many youth products Real Madrid have produced because they let so many go (Soldado and Mata for instance).

1-1 HT.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Salgado hasn't been impressed with Madrid.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Di Maria and Benzema on for Real Madrid. Sahin and Callejon off.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Are Sporting the Stoke of La Liga?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pretty much.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sangoy off, Andre Casto. Sporting are going as defensive as possible.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Freekick to Real Madrid, dangerous area. Botia booked now.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Just over from Ronaldo.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Di Maria dive.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pablo booked.

Sporting. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

de Las Cuevas off, Colunga on. I don't think Sporting will be doing any attacking in the remaining 20 odd minutes.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Higuain should've done better then.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Real Madrid 2-1 Sporting, Ronaldo! He breaks his own record for most league goals in a season.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Higuain off, Granero on.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Galvez booked. Their fifth of the night.

[Cripps_orig]

Ronaldo :bow:

Breaks his own record.

Best player in the world

[Syn]

Apparently he has 107 league goals for Real Madrid in 96 games.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Canella sent off. What a tit.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

3-1 Benzema. That breaks the record for most goals in a single season. 108th of the season I think.

[The Ogg Monster]

108? Pah.

[Cripps_orig]

Best La Liga team ever?

With the Best player in the world and arguably the best keeper ever?

Bar****s :rose:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ah no it equals it, 107 they're on now. Stupid Sky commentators.

And they have to win it first. There is one other game Real Madrid have to negotiate that will really test them, Bilbao away (aside from Saturday of course).

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Marcelo should've made it 4-1.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

3-1 FT. Sporting messed it up for themselves when they decided to go ultra defensive. Whatever happens on Saturday, Real Madrid will be top.

Levante vs Barcelona next. :popcorn:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Ah no it equals it, 107 they're on now. Stupid Sky commentators.

And they have to win it first. There is one other game Real Madrid have to negotiate that will really test them, Bilbao away (aside from Saturday of course).

:lol: Sky.

Good result for real though.

When is the Classico?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

:lol: Sky.

Good result for real though.

When is the Classico?

Saturday at 7pm.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Levante: Munua, Juanfran, Cabral, Fatty Ballesteros, Pedro Lopez, Iborra, Xavi Torres, Barkero, Valdo, Pedro Botelho! :bow:, Kone.

Barcelona: Valdes, Puyol, Mascherano, Adriano, Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Cesc, Thiago, Alexis, Pedro, Messi.

Cesc starting in a must-win away game? :rose:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Now to laugh at Barca and Cesc :lol:

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Is there more chance of Jose leaving if he wins La Liga, or might he stay to try and build that legacy he wants?

More importantly, do we want him to stay at Real anyway?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Is there more chance of Jose leaving if he wins La Liga, or might he stay to try and build that legacy he wants?

More importantly, do we want him to stay at Real anyway?

I really don't know. I think he has won Perez over but that's always changeable if you don't go on to win something (or even if you do). I think it's possible Guardiola and Mourinho will keep schtum until the other makes the move away.

I think Mourinho might have felt like he has done something amazing to win the league but he might want to solidify it by getting the Champions League too.

[Master Splinter]

Ballesteros is no Andy Reid.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

A reminder that our Pedro starts for Levante (edited the post since it was first viewed).

:bow:

[Syn]

Is there more chance of Jose leaving if he wins La Liga, or might he stay to try and build that legacy he wants?

More importantly, do we want him to stay at Real anyway?

I want him back in England even if he takes over at Chelsea or Man City or whoever. The club he manages gets stripped of their identity because everything just becomes 'The Mourinho Show', but you'd have to admit it makes it more interesting. You have someone like Mancini...nice guy and everything but it's nice to have someone who'll show Geoff Shreeves no respect.

When all is said and done, Mourinho is one fine WUM.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ballesteros is no Andy Reid.

http://staticmd1.lavozdelinterior.com.ar/files/imagecache/lvi_player_home_preset_642_361/nota_periodistica/realmadrid25web.jpg

[McNamara That Ghost...]

A lot of room for Barca's Pedro there, surprised he didn't go for goal.

[Master Splinter]

http://staticmd1.lavozdelinterior.com.ar/files/imagecache/lvi_player_home_preset_642_361/nota_periodistica/realmadrid25web.jpg

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/incoming/article381841.ece/ALTERNATES/gallery-large/Andy-Reid+cropped

[Syn]

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jul2008/0/3/59959BD8-B61F-12C0-D7C48E2C992BF1A4.jpg

[McNamara That Ghost...]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/incoming/article381841.ece/ALTERNATES/gallery-large/Andy-Reid+cropped

That's not merely fat though, that's obese.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Messi clears one.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Thiago heads wide, should've scored.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Our Pedro just tried a two-footer on Cesc. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Free header for Thiago, heads it straight at Munua.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pelanty to Levante! Busquets handball and booked. :haha:

Valdes herp derp'd to set it up.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Levante 1-0 Barcelona, Barkero!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Busquets :pal:

Could not have happend to a nicer C unt.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cesc in on goal thanks to Messi's pass, shit header straight at Munua.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ballesteros tried taking Cesc's head off. :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pedro Lopez should've made it 2-0..

Adriano just crossbody blocked Valdo.

[Rors]

Valdo front-bumped it too :lol:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Cesc in on goal thanks to Messi's pass, shit header straight at Munua.

Cesc, Just don't know whats gone wrong, i mean he started the season so well lol.

Mind you if he spent less time tweeting about Arsenal and more time worrying about Barca, he probs he doing better now.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Valdo front-bumped it too :lol:

Didn't know how to take it. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Our Pedro booked. Gave Messi a good kicking.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cesc, Just don't know whats gone wrong, i mean he started the season so well lol.

Mind you if he spent less time tweeting about Arsenal and more time worrying about Barca, he probs he doing better now.

He 07/08'd it.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Two added minutes.

[Syn]

The only reason Cesc gets games in this Barcelona team is because he's a catalan product. It's the only reason Guardiola went with Busquets over Yaya Toure. Guardiola wants to keep a core of Barca's youth players. I'm not saying Cesc doesn't have quality, but he does not add anything to Barcelona. If you put Nasri in his position, he would score once every two games too. If you put Arteta there, the same.

To establish himself as an elite player, Fabregas should've stayed at a club with more of a focus on power. Cesc is a power player - like Gerrard or Lampard. There's no shame in that, you can be a fantastic player.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

1-0 HT. Cesc has to go off for Iniesta. Barca could do with Dani Alves on too.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

The only reason Cesc gets games in this Barcelona team is because he's a catalan product. It's the only reason Guardiola went with Busquets over Yaya Toure. Guardiola wants to keep a core of Barca's youth players. I'm not saying Cesc doesn't have quality, but he does not add anything to Barcelona. If you put Nasri in his position, he would score once every two games too. If you put Arteta there, the same.

To establish himself as an elite player, Fabregas should've stayed at a club with more of a focus on power. Cesc is a power player - like Gerrard or Lampard. There's no shame in that, you can be a fantastic player.

If you can ignore the ****itude that Busquets brings, you can see why he is in the side. He's a much cleaner tackler and he's great at the one touch stuff. Cesc is different because, like you suggest, he is a Premier League product.

[Syn]

If you can ignore the ****itude that Busquets brings, you can see why he is in the side. He's a much cleaner tackler and he's great at the one touch stuff.

Yeah, fair enough. I must admit I don't really take much notice of him because the attention is naturally drawn to what Xavi or Iniesta are going to do but I've heard quite a few people say that Busquets is actually the best in his position. Maybe a English bias again because we've Yaya Toure being brilliant here.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Yeah, fair enough. I must admit I don't really take much notice of him because the attention is naturally drawn to what Xavi or Iniesta are going to do but I've heard quite a few people say that Busquets is actually the best in his position. Maybe a English bias again because we've Yaya Toure being brilliant here.

Yaya's lung-busting runs are perfect over here, although he has been rather withdrawn since coming back from the ACoN. Busquets isn't going to do that but that's not what is asked of him!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cuenca on for Xavi.

[Dennis Bendtner]

So, did we ruin Cesc? :popcorn:

I wonder whether Xavi would have been pining quite as much if he knew he was a ghel.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Bad mistake from Thiago, Puyol clears up in the end but probably should be 2-0.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

So, did we ruin Cesc? :popcorn:

I wonder whether Xavi would have been pining quite as much if he knew he was a ghel.

This is what happens when you don't do your research.

And Cesc ruined himself. :ninja:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pedro off, Iniesta on. Iniesta's unbeaten La Liga run is under real threat now.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Cuenca falls backwards in to the hoardings. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Great save from Munua to deny Adriano.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Great defensive work from Our Pedro, brings it out from defence and nearly played Kone in.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Levante 1-1 Barcelona, Messi! Brilliant strike. His 40th in the league. That was all created because Our Pedro wasn't there to plug in the gap.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Messi whata goal.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Freekick to Barca, dangerous area.

Messi is dragging them to get close to the title. Iborra booked.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Messi puts it over, that was completely spooned. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

If Messi scores against Real Madrid, he will break Fat Ronaldo's record of scoring in 11 consecutive La Liga games.

Pelanty to Barca!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Juanfran booked. It was a stupid push from Our Pedro. Not much in it but that's all that is needed.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Levante 1-2 Barcelona, Messi again! He equals Ronaldo's new La Liga record. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sanchez off, Dani Alves on.

Cesc staying on I can only assume means he won't be starting against Chelsea, unless Xavi went off injured of course.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Iniesta's unbeaten run goes on (in all likelihood). :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Our Pedro off to a stading ovation (I am sure), Ghezzal on. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Our Pedro just thumped the headrest in the dugout, he's a little bit unhappy.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Barkero off, Juanlu on.

Iborra off, Suarez on.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Three added minutes.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Xavi Torres shot from distance, Valdes does enough.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Levante 1-2 Messilona, FT. He dragged them to that win.

Ronaldo Madrid up next. :popcorn:

[Cripps_orig]

Whos Bar****s 2nd top scorer and with how many?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

In the league, Xavi and Sanchez with 10 each. In all competitions, Cesc with 15.

Messi is on 41 (league) and 63 (all competitions). :lol:

[Cripps_orig]

Fair to say one man team?

If he doesnt score, no one else probably will

Whereas at Real, Ronaldo is the main man of course but if he doesnt score, theres Benzema, Higuain, Kaka etc

Best team in the world tbh

[McNamara That Ghost...]

It's fair to say they'd be less potent without him. They'd be more like Spain, put it that way. He has become indescructible recently but they could do with David Villa to play some part in the last few games of the season. Messi surely can't win them a treble (or more likely a double) by himself.

And yeah, Benzema has had a brilliant season. Higuain has done pretty well too given his relative lack of starts.

[Syn]

Sorry, but no way in hell was that a legitimate penalty. Absolutely pathetic.

Every fucking time they're in trouble. FFS.

[Cripps_orig]

Havent seen it.

Didnt have to.

We all know what they are about. Its pathetic and disgraceful and hopefully for the good of all football, Chelsea put them in their place in the CL and Real do likewise in La Liga

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sorry, but no way in hell was that a legitimate penalty. Absolutely pathetic.

Every fucking time they're in trouble. FFS.

Yeah well players should know better than to put their hands on Barcelona. What do they think is going to happen if they push both hands no matter how slight on to somebody's chest? A re-write of the rules is needed on how pelanties should be given but until then players need to be smarter.

[Syn]

Havent seen it.

Didnt have to.

Tello or..I don't know...they all look the same...went for the ball. There was contact - just strength from the defender, the Barca guy goes off balance and kicks him. And Barca get the penalty? Not having that.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

It was our on loan player that gave it away. :bow:

[Syn]

I thought that name was familiar! I actually told someone that I thought Arsenal were linked with him.

Looks like Barca have got to him earlier than expected.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

We've loaned Our Pedro to five different clubs now. And he's only 22.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sorry, but no way in hell was that a legitimate penalty. Absolutely pathetic.

Every fucking time they're in trouble. FFS.

Nope deffo not a pen, but if you go all hands and legs all over Barca and Rel in the box its more likely you give a pen away.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Fair to say one man team?

If he doesnt score, no one else probably will

Whereas at Real, Ronaldo is the main man of course but if he doesnt score, theres Benzema, Higuain, Kaka etc

Best team in the world tbh

Lets hope Benzema and Higuain are on form next week because we all know, Ronaldo will go missing in in the classico like he has in the last few.

[Cripps_orig]

Tbf in the biggest match of them in the last few years, he scored the winner

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

the biggest injustice this year would be in la liga if madrid did not end up winning that league title

defensively astute, powerful attack, quick on the counter and a togetherness about the squad they have not had in years.

if barca come back to nick the title it would be a catasrophe for modern football.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

the biggest injustice this year would be in la liga if madrid did not end up winning that league title

defensively astute, powerful attack, quick on the counter and a togetherness about the squad they have not had in years.

if barca come back to nick the title it would be a catasrophe for modern football.

Not really their the defending Champions for a reason.

[Cripps_orig]

Would this reason be referees? FA? Cheating?

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Not really their the defending Champions for a reason.

:doh:

thats last year.

im referring to this year.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Espanyol 4-0 Valencia, FT.

Emery. :wave:

[Niall_Quinn]

Would this reason be referees? FA? Cheating?

Yep, an awful lot of cheating has had to go into making the Barca brand. Their financing is the dodgiest of all. The playing field is almost tipped on its side in their favour - and Madrid's to be fair. Spain has a joke league, a vehicle for two teams. Would be like the FA cheating their arses off for two clubs over here - luckily they reserve themselves to cheating for just the one.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Malaga 1-1 Real Sociedad, FT. Malaga stay fourth. Levante are still in with a chance of finishing above them, Malaga have their beating from Barca to come yet.
Real Betis 1-0, Osasuna, FT.
Real Zaragoza 1-0 Granada, FT. The Spanish Wigan are doing it again.
Villarreal 1-1 Racing, FT. Villarreal :doh:

[Dennis Bendtner]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvLMELpuklQ

:rose:

Designated dancer. He's Barcelona's Eboue.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

"I never expected him to give us as much as he has: his value is unimaginable," Guardiola admitted. "He has been spectacular as a player and a person. Javier Mascherano is the best signing this club has made in four years."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/apr/14/javier-mascherano-pep-guardiola-barcelona

Cesc. :haha:

[Syn]

:lol:

[Syn]

Designated dancer. He's Barcelona's Eboue.

:blink: :haha:

What is he doing?

Distract the goalkeeper?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/apr/14/javier-mascherano-pep-guardiola-barcelona

Cesc. :haha:

Well its not a suprise really is it, even in the summer they showed how much they valued him and how much they really wanted him. Had he not wanted to go their so much i doubt they would have bothered with him tbh.

anyways :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Preview of the Clasico on Revista now. :popcorn:

[Master Splinter]

Vela scored again :bow:. With a bicycle kick :bow:.

Equalised late on to grab a 1-1 draw with Villarreal.
Athetic Bilbao won 0-1 at Racing Santander. Toquero with the goal :bow:.

Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol 3-1.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Toquero. :lol:

What a legend.

Racing are very close to relegation now. La Liga's Wolves tbf.

Also, in the least surprising news of the weekend Unai Emery has told his players he won't be at Valencia next season.

Athletic Bilbao are in sixth (Europa League spot) now ahead of Atleti on the head-to-head, four points behind Valencia in third having played a game more.

Seven points seperate third and eleventh. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Valencia 1-0 Real Betis, Jonas.

Soldado assist. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Valencia 2-0 Real Betis, Feghouli. Superb goal.

Great cross in from Canales.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Valencia won 4-0 in the end, Soldado and Piatti with the other goals.

Soldado. :bow:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

So do we think Bilbao can beat Barca in the cup final and leave them broken?

[Cripps_orig]

Lets hope so

[McNamara That Ghost...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwD3lnhV-k8&feature=player_embedded#!

Quite loud so probably NSFW.

Anyway, :bow:

Awesome stuff.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwD3lnhV-k8&feature=player_embedded#!

Quite loud so probably NSFW.

Anyway, :bow:

Awesome stuff.

:lol:

"Fuck Real Madrid" "Fuck Real Madrid" "Fuck Real Madrid" :haha:

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

It seems Guardiola is on the brink of quitting to have a break from football, according to Sky and BBC.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

apparently guardiola's informed barca he's leaving and it will be announced tomorrow.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/20876/7707249/Guardiola-to-quit-Barcelona

not sure what to make of this. the first time he's been under some real pressure and he walks away from a sinking ship... is this the end of barca? i think it could be.

he was the one who put the team together and made some big decisions like selling deco, henry, yaya etc, all the big ego's that previous managers didn't have the bottle to get rid of. he was also instrumental in barca's youth academy, both of which have ultimately helped the team flourish over the past 3 years.

all the players look up to him, i dont think another manager will get the best out of the players like he has done. good tactician too.

hopefully this means messi grows some balls to move away from barca at some point in his career now his idol is leaving, come to the premier league lad you know you want to.

hope pep takes a 2 year sabbatical to 'refresh his mind' and comes back just in time to take over from wenger :bow:

[Marc Overmars]

Awesome.

Next Arsenal manager, in my opinion. I just hope he doesn't settle down at another club before Wenger calls it a day. This guy is perfect for us.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

This has been mooted for a long time. Even though he has only been there since 2008 he is still one of their longest serving coaches, which goes to show how hard it is to manage the big two in Spain (and how much his physical appearance has deteriorated in that time!). No doubt Guardiola has been immense for them, more than a dozen trophies in four years (well three years really) is absolutely ridiculous.

Decent guy too.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Who on earth could/would take over at Barca?

Apart from Big Sam obviously.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

apparently guardiola's informed barca he's leaving and it will be announced tomorrow.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/20876/7707249/Guardiola-to-quit-Barcelona

not sure what to make of this. the first time he's been under some real pressure and he walks away from a sinking ship... is this the end of barca? i think it could be.
he was the one who put the team together and made some big decisions like selling deco, henry, yaya etc, all the big ego's that previous managers didn't have the bottle to get rid of. he was also instrumental in barca's youth academy, both of which have ultimately helped the team flourish over the past 3 years.

all the players look up to him, i dont think another manager will get the best out of the players like he has done. good tactician too.

hopefully this means messi grows some balls to move away from barca at some point in his career now his idol is leaving, come to the premier league lad you know you want to.

hope pep takes a 2 year sabbatical to 'refresh his mind' and comes back just in time to take over from wenger :bow:

With how many trophy's he has won in a short space of time its not a bad time to walk away imo.

He can take a break recharge and take his next job where ever it maybe.

Its not a suprise this its been known before this season he was moving so id hadly say the pressure got to him and he walked away.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Who on earth could/would take over at Barca?

Apart from Big Sam obviously.

Bielsa possibly?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Who on earth could/would take over at Barca?

Apart from Big Sam obviously.

Be interesting to see who does go there. Rafa will be mentiond as one who wants the job no doubt.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

This has been mooted for a long time. Even though he has only been there since 2008 he is still one of their longest serving coaches, which goes to show how hard it is to manage the big two in Spain (and how much his physical appearance has deteriorated in that time!). No doubt Guardiola has been immense for them, more than a dozen trophies in four years (well three years really) is absolutely ridiculous.

Decent guy too.

This. He's won all he needs to tbf he deserves a break tbh.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Bielsa possibly?
Bielsa would be :popcorn:.

Is there no one else in-house?

Mourinho staying and Pep going could well signal the end of the Barca era. :rose:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Bielsa possibly?

Imagine if he beats them in the cup final then goes there.

[Syn]

Not that it will happen, but it would be so good if one of messi, xavi and iniesta followed him out. Not because I would want Barca to disintegrate, but just to see how they get on in another league. Iniesta especially would get much more of the limelight elsewhere. I've never seen a player with better technique.

[Niall_Quinn]

Who on earth could/would take over at Barca?

Apart from Big Sam obviously.

Redknapp must be the favourite. Fantastic manager, 'triffic. Plus he's a total **** so he's perfect for them.

[Niall_Quinn]

Not that it will happen, but it would be so good if one of messi, xavi and iniesta followed him out. Not because I would want Barca to disintegrate, but just to see how they get on in another league. Iniesta especially would get much more of the limelight elsewhere. I've never seen a player with better technique.

Agree with Iniesta, would love to see him over here. Messi and teh other **** can fuck off though. They wouldn't have the balls to play on a level field anyway.

[Syn]

:haha:Can't get that image out of my head. 4-4-2 Barcelona, messi as the little man up top partnered with big African spiderbayor for racial harmony. Scotty and Xavi in midfield. At least francesc Jeffers would get more starts.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Luis Enrique your time has come fella another Barca legend and all.

[GP]

If it's gonna be a Barca legend, get Hleb in.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

If it's gonna be a Barca legend, get Hleb in.

:lol:

Frank Rikjard to come back and get rid of all te short players in the team.

[Cripps_orig]

Guardiola :haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

Guardiola :haha:

Whatever anyone thinks about Maureen, he manages to get the last laugh most of the time. It's only outrageous fortune that stood between him and a league/ CL double two years into mission impossible turning Barca over. And that's on the back of mission impossible in Italy. And we've all seen what those chav shits are like, won't play unless they get it their way. Bit of a mission impossible there to, especially with that Russian loon in charge.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Matthew Vins on Twitter: "I reckon the Barcelona job could provide Alex Mcleish with his biggest challenge yet. Can he get those superstars relegated?"

Big 'Eck at Barca. :cloud9:

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

With how many trophy's he has won in a short space of time its not a bad time to walk away imo.

He can take a break recharge and take his next job where ever it maybe.

Its not a suprise this its been known before this season he was moving so id hadly say the pressure got to him and he walked away.

hmm yeah but i mean the first blip he's had and he's walking away. especially after what happened in the press conference after losing to madrid, the pressure will have intensified. but as you say, we all knew he was going to leave sometime soon.

[Marc Overmars]

From what I've read it's not so much the blip they're having, it's the entire strain of the job itself. He was only signing 1 year deals after all.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

yeah, im guessing the blip tipped it.

i bet mourinho's rubbing his hands together. there was me thinking jose was coming back to england but i can see him staying a few more years now. have a complete spell of dominance until fergie retires, then take over at united.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

He's going its been confirmed on ssn on the yellow.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

:wave:

[Kano]

bielsa will prob pop up over the summer the mad bastard

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

I'm still hanging on the 0.003% chance he'll have a change of heart and turn up on JW Henry's door with a suitcase.....

[Syn]

At least Cesc had a year with his idol - he has improved a lot tactically as a result.

[Flavs]

:shrug:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

At least Cesc had a year with his idol - he has improved a lot tactically as a result.

Give him to weeks he'll be telling he media how Wenger is his other ideal and should get the Barca job.

[KSE Comedy Club]

I only hope he has the integrity to have a year off and not turn up at chelsea next season.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

I only hope he has the integrity to have a year off and not turn up at chelsea next season.

True, it would not suprise me if that happend though.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

:popcorn: Press confrence time for pep live on SSN

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Barca Players in the room :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

I'm sure Balague's translation will be accurate. :ninja:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Xavi and Valdes. :lol:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Barca Players look like they all wanna cry.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Pep 1st Barca manager to have this sort of press confrence. Pep :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Aw it's over. When he was talking about his capable successor, I was getting ready for this guy to walk in, much to Cesc's dismay...

http://i47.tinypic.com/24gu1c6.jpg

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Pep 1st Barca manager to have this sort of press confrence. Pep :bow:


Come on lads find an Arsenal shirt put it over Cesc he wants to come home now.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

'Tito' Vilanova (Guardiola's assistant) will take over in the summer. Well that was quick. Tito is the guy Mourinho poked in the eye.

He's the most important Francesc at the club now. :bow:

[Marc Overmars]

I guess they're hoping to keep things in sync as much as possible, he's probably a Pep clone.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

is that on a full time or temp basis.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

is that on a full time or temp basis.

Well, it's Barcelona, it depends on quickly you do well. Full-time in theory though.

[KSE Comedy Club]

is that on a full time or temp basis.I guess the idea is that pep will return to manage the club in a years time.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Well it makes sense tbh He knows the team knows the players, Hates Jose Its on tbh.

[Rors]

http://wwelegends.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/titosantana.jpg :bow:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

I guess the idea is that pep will return to manage the club in a years time.

True, well he has a seasons trial i guess.

[KSE Comedy Club]

http://wwelegends.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/titosantana.jpg :bow:'image hosted by tripod.com' :bow:

[Kano]

tito won't be the man. say he's the next manager, kill all the rumours and then get someone in during the summer behind closed doors.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

tito won't be the man. say he's the next manager, kill all the rumours and then get someone in during the summer behind closed doors.

Its been confimed he is.

[Rors]

'image hosted by tripod.com' :bow:

Tripod :bow: Let's try again:

http://www.wwe.es/addon/img/1500779tip.jpg

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Is there no one else in-house?

So they're copying us :rolleyes:

He'll have a job doing better than Paisley :coffee:

[Kano]

Its been confimed he is.

exactly. say it to the press now and do their business without hassle during the summer

[McNamara That Ghost...]

exactly. say it to the press now and do their business without hassle during the summer

I'd be very surprised if this was subterfuge.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

exactly. say it to the press now and do their business without hassle during the summer

I can't see it tbh, Its not the Barca way can't se why they would lie, this guy knows the team and knows the way they play seems like a safe bet. just can't see them messing the players around.

Like Jebus said they may not employ no big name incase pep comes back next season.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Durham :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Durham. :bow:

An attempt to wind up the Mourinho lovers today.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Durham. :bow:

An attempt to wind up the Mourinho lovers today.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Durham. :bow:

An attempt to wind up the Mourinho lovers today.

He so hates the man its funny lol.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

He has reeled one in!

[Marc Overmars]

What is he saying?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

What is he saying?

Just thats its a Shame how Mourinho's Anti football put so much pressure on Guadiola amd made him resign and how it could have killed football.

[Marc Overmars]

Mourinho for killing Barca and Pep. :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Mourinho. :lol:

He'd might as well quit now, people will only say he's winning the league consistently because Guardiola left. :ninja:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Mourinho. :lol:

He'd might as well quit now, people will only say he's winning the league consistently because Guardiola left. :ninja:

If Real Madrid Sacking him in the summer might save him that shame

:lol:

[Cripps_orig]

Guardiola :haha:

Mourinho wins again

[McNamara That Ghost...]

http://footballspeak.com/PostImages/uploadedimage/2012_1_14_14_27.jpg

http://imgon.net/di-OJS2.gif

This is going to be great next season.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Guardiola :haha:

Mourinho wins again

Oh and the guy who Jose Poked in the eye is Barca's new Head coah/Manager.

[Cripps_orig]

Oh and the guy who Jose Poked in the eye is Barca's new Head coah/Manager.I dont even know his name :lol:

Hes pretty insignificant

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Saturday, 28 April 2012
Espanyol v Sporting Gijon, 17:00
Getafe v Mallorca, 17:00
Levante v Granada, 17:00
Real Sociedad v Racing Santander, 17:00
Villarreal v Osasuna, 21:00

Sunday, 29 April 2012
Real Madrid v Sevilla, 11:00
Real Zaragoza v Athletic Bilbao, 15:00
Malaga v Valencia, 17:00
Real Betis v Atletico Madrid, 18:45
Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona, 20:30

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As it stands:

http://i50.tinypic.com/25f15d2.png

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Espanyol 0-1 Sporting.
Getafe 0-1 Real Mallorca.
Levante 1-0 Granada. :bow:
Real Sociedad 1-0 Racing. Griezmann with the goal.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Espanyol 0-2 Sporting.
Getafe 0-2 Real Mallorca.
Levante 1-1 Granada. :(
Real Sociedad 2-0 Racing, Griezmann with his second.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Espanyol 0-3 Sporting.
Getafe 0-3 Real Mallorca.
Levante 3-1 Granada! Hopefully Malaga will mess up this weekend.
Real Sociedad 3-0 Racing.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

What a stunning striker from Raul Garcia of Osasuna to make it 1-1 Vs Villarreal

[Cripps_orig]

Real can win the title tomorrow

And they have the match at a ridiculous time

[Marc Overmars]

It will be strange to watch a La Liga game in the daylight.

[Syn]

Come on football.

[Syn]

Feels like I'm watching a world cup game. Weird to see the sun out in La Liga.

[Syn]

Sevilla have a goal chalked off for no reason :blink:

Nice ball in my Reyes initially. We shouldve got a higher fee for him.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sevilla have a goal chalked off for no reason :blink: Nice ball in my Reyes initially. We shouldve got a higher fee for him.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwD3lnhV-k8&feature=player_embedded#!




Im sure these lot will tell you why.

[Syn]

1-0 to real Madrid

Fantastic finish by Ronaldo. 43 in the league and 57 in all comps, apparently.

[Syn]

Sevilla miss 2 fantastic chances from counter attacks. Sometimes I think the 'lazy' view, that ronaldo, messi - and before Henry - are the only reason their sides weren't just #decent but not great sides, is the most accurate view. Their finishing makes all the difference.

[Syn]

Indirect freekick for Madrid, 8 yards out :blink:

Love those. Ronaldo smacks it against the post.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Real Madrid 3-0 Sevilla now. Benzema with the other two goals.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Real Madrid 3-0 Sevilla now. Benzema with the other two goals.

Benzema :bow: 2nd best striker in the wrold tbh.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Dive from Ronaldo. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Deivid off, Campagna on.