Madrid already have a plan B ready while Moron-hu is at the helm? That is one hell of a vote of confidence. But why am I not surprised? I guess that's how Madridistas roll...
See this link --> Ex-Liverpool boss Benitez has Real Madrid pre-contract
But why would Benitez do such a stupid thing? Doesn't he know that Moron-hu would ridicule him as his "tail"? He failed at Liverpool and Inter Milan! Sure he did well with Valencia but Madrid is a different animal all together...
What sayest thou?
Friday, April 1, 2011
Adjustments | Barcelona Football Blog
I saw this excellent post on Barcelona Football Blog and wanted to share it with you:
See this link: Adjustments | Barcelona Football Blog
I want to focus on two things that I have been driving me crazy, especially if we are to continue to play across three tournaments, international friendlies, and international qualifiers:
1. CF: I agree that we need someone upfront, someone physical but older and wiser who can keep the opposing defensive line busy while he coldly passes the ball to an unmarked player to finish off the opponents (ala Larsson in the CL finals).
If you recall (assuming that I am can still recollect as well) Larsson, that great Swedish striker who come on in the 2nd half of the 2006 CL final, kept the defense busy with his intimidating presence and sneaked two magnificent assists against a 10-man but determined Arsenal. We need some elder and intelligent striker, who knows that he is part of a team and must play his role. Larsson did the same for Man. U when he went there on loan in 2007. We had a wonderful experience with Larsson, we tried to do the same with Henry (he is excused for his marital problems) and thought that Ibrahimovic would do the same but found out that he was not mature enough yet (maybe after Ibrahimovic leaves for the EPL he can return more mature???).
So where can we find someone like Larsson, who is physical, mature, and has CL experience? Only Herr Klose fits the bill. I think this more important than acquiring the services of Rossi, Nilmar, or Neymar. A distant second is on the form of Trezeguet, aided by his compatriot Abidal, assuming his wife allows him to leave her home town.
2. CB: We lost two versatile defensive players last season, Marquez and Toure, but did not replace them with any one. Sure Adriano can play CB but he is more effective as a LB and Pique has been lost without Puyol. Milito is washed up and Busquets is a short-term solution to a long-term problem (Toure was more versatile). Let's face it, Madrid has a stronger back 4 while our defensive line is very thin.
We need someone who is physical and tall (ala Pique). Demichelis, currently playing for Malaga, expressed his desire to leave and is a viable possibility. I am not familiar with the EPL but FCB can scout for an older ELP CB who wants to play in La Liga.
One last pressing matter, CESC. FCB doesn't need him! Spain did not need him and La Masia can deliver more Xavis and Iniestas. Plus, why bring back someone who had not loyalty when he was young and hand big $$$ to Arsenal for their efforts. Recall Arsenal just replayed the scenario with a Barcelona youngster. In addition, Cesc has seen an increasing number of injuries over the past few years and take it as a sign of his durability of lack thereof.
Your opinions?
See this link: Adjustments | Barcelona Football Blog
I want to focus on two things that I have been driving me crazy, especially if we are to continue to play across three tournaments, international friendlies, and international qualifiers:
1. CF: I agree that we need someone upfront, someone physical but older and wiser who can keep the opposing defensive line busy while he coldly passes the ball to an unmarked player to finish off the opponents (ala Larsson in the CL finals).
If you recall (assuming that I am can still recollect as well) Larsson, that great Swedish striker who come on in the 2nd half of the 2006 CL final, kept the defense busy with his intimidating presence and sneaked two magnificent assists against a 10-man but determined Arsenal. We need some elder and intelligent striker, who knows that he is part of a team and must play his role. Larsson did the same for Man. U when he went there on loan in 2007. We had a wonderful experience with Larsson, we tried to do the same with Henry (he is excused for his marital problems) and thought that Ibrahimovic would do the same but found out that he was not mature enough yet (maybe after Ibrahimovic leaves for the EPL he can return more mature???).
So where can we find someone like Larsson, who is physical, mature, and has CL experience? Only Herr Klose fits the bill. I think this more important than acquiring the services of Rossi, Nilmar, or Neymar. A distant second is on the form of Trezeguet, aided by his compatriot Abidal, assuming his wife allows him to leave her home town.
2. CB: We lost two versatile defensive players last season, Marquez and Toure, but did not replace them with any one. Sure Adriano can play CB but he is more effective as a LB and Pique has been lost without Puyol. Milito is washed up and Busquets is a short-term solution to a long-term problem (Toure was more versatile). Let's face it, Madrid has a stronger back 4 while our defensive line is very thin.
We need someone who is physical and tall (ala Pique). Demichelis, currently playing for Malaga, expressed his desire to leave and is a viable possibility. I am not familiar with the EPL but FCB can scout for an older ELP CB who wants to play in La Liga.
One last pressing matter, CESC. FCB doesn't need him! Spain did not need him and La Masia can deliver more Xavis and Iniestas. Plus, why bring back someone who had not loyalty when he was young and hand big $$$ to Arsenal for their efforts. Recall Arsenal just replayed the scenario with a Barcelona youngster. In addition, Cesc has seen an increasing number of injuries over the past few years and take it as a sign of his durability of lack thereof.
Your opinions?
The Teams That Jose Mourinho Could Be Coaching In 2011-12
Hey folks, just wanted to share this interesting article with my readers (see link below) and to share my thoughts:
1. Stay with Madrid: Moron-hu will stay if he does humiliates Barcelona by either 1) delivering the King's Cup AND avenging the 5-0 loss with a comparable 0-5 victory OR 2) kicking Barcelona out of the Champions League. If not, he will see the white flags raised in the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Go to England and join:
2. Chelsea: Moron-hu's boys at Chelsea are still there and can still deliver. Plus the Russian Billionaire will be more than happy to throw money at him and the transfer pool. Recall Moron-hu will only join rich clubs that can buy championships.
3. Man City: Less probable but still a viable option especially if the Oil Sheikhs can meet his crazy salary demands. It will fit his ego well if he can help Man City return to its old winning ways (circa 1960s???).
4. Man United: The Holy Grail of the EPL. It ain't happening because he will always be in the shadows of SAF!
Return to Italy:
5. Inter Milan: Doubtful, he's got nothing to prove there any more.
6. Roma: Why?
Other options:
7. Bayern Munich: He already defeated his master Van Gaal and has nothing to prove especially since the same Inter Milan team defeated the same BM team in the Champions League.
8. Portugal: Moron-hu will be starved for media attention and he's not going to get it as Portugal's coach.
Summary: the man is a Champions League tactician and knows he is respected as such, so why go to a team that does not have a chance of getting to the Champions League? He stays with Real Madrid, he's got too much of ego to leave without delivering something, after all he is the self-proclaimed Special One!!!
All the best
See this link --> The Teams That Jose Mourinho Could Be Coaching In 2011-12
1. Stay with Madrid: Moron-hu will stay if he does humiliates Barcelona by either 1) delivering the King's Cup AND avenging the 5-0 loss with a comparable 0-5 victory OR 2) kicking Barcelona out of the Champions League. If not, he will see the white flags raised in the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Go to England and join:
2. Chelsea: Moron-hu's boys at Chelsea are still there and can still deliver. Plus the Russian Billionaire will be more than happy to throw money at him and the transfer pool. Recall Moron-hu will only join rich clubs that can buy championships.
3. Man City: Less probable but still a viable option especially if the Oil Sheikhs can meet his crazy salary demands. It will fit his ego well if he can help Man City return to its old winning ways (circa 1960s???).
4. Man United: The Holy Grail of the EPL. It ain't happening because he will always be in the shadows of SAF!
Return to Italy:
5. Inter Milan: Doubtful, he's got nothing to prove there any more.
6. Roma: Why?
Other options:
7. Bayern Munich: He already defeated his master Van Gaal and has nothing to prove especially since the same Inter Milan team defeated the same BM team in the Champions League.
8. Portugal: Moron-hu will be starved for media attention and he's not going to get it as Portugal's coach.
Summary: the man is a Champions League tactician and knows he is respected as such, so why go to a team that does not have a chance of getting to the Champions League? He stays with Real Madrid, he's got too much of ego to leave without delivering something, after all he is the self-proclaimed Special One!!!
All the best
See this link --> The Teams That Jose Mourinho Could Be Coaching In 2011-12
Luis Figo warns Barcelona not to be complacent against Shakhtar Donetsk - Goal.com
Get this, FCB's own Benedict Arnold is warning Barcelona not to be complacent against a Champions League opponent!
Well thank you Figo, I didn't think that you cared? Would you like to place your "kiss of Judas" while you're at it? Hilarious!!!
See this link --> Figo warns Barcelona not to be complacent against Shakhtar
Well thank you Figo, I didn't think that you cared? Would you like to place your "kiss of Judas" while you're at it? Hilarious!!!
See this link --> Figo warns Barcelona not to be complacent against Shakhtar
Valdano still dreaming of Treble at Real Madrid
Madrid's Valdano believes that Madrid can win the Treble. Looks like Mr. Valdano has been listening to Depeche Mode's hit "Dream On" so dream on pal, dream on...
See this link: Valdano still dreaming of Treble at Real Madrid
See this link: Valdano still dreaming of Treble at Real Madrid
Spain boss Del Bosque's tribute to Barcelona star Xavi
Why am I not surprised? I saw this and wanted to share it with you...
See this link --> Spain boss pays tribute to Barcelona's Xavi
See this link --> Spain boss pays tribute to Barcelona's Xavi
Xavi leads Spain to 3-1 Euro 2012 qualifying win against Lithuania
A little bit late, but I wanted to share this article about Xavi:
See this link --> Xavi leads Spain to 3-1 Euro 2012 qualifying win against Lithuania
That's the way its done: Xavi is simply a genius...
See this link --> Xavi leads Spain to 3-1 Euro 2012 qualifying win against Lithuania
That's the way its done: Xavi is simply a genius...
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