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Very sad day. :cry: My thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time. Tito Vilanova - Always in our hearts! :love:

THIS! Still a lot needs to happen. As of today I'd keep him, but if a great offer comes and we can bring in a suitable replacement I wouldn't be against his departure. Fact is he arrived when Xavi & Iniesta were at their peak. It certainly hasn't helped him that in the 3 seasons since he signed...

Just to muscle in on the Fabregas debate: Cesc IS slow in his movement. His sprint speed and reactions are slow. I always think back to the moment in the Clasico from last season when he was running through on goal, he had about a 5 yard lead on Varane, and Varane chased him down and blocked...

I agree, but replacing Xavi like-for-like is as difficult as finding Hens teeth. That's why we have to try alternatives by making adjustments to our game (while keeping our essence) and identify the individual strengths and weaknesses and use them accordingly. Playing people out of position...

We have issues throughout the entire team tbh: - CF - CM - CB - RB That's a minimum of 4 players. Plus ter Stegen who's on his way = 5. Valdes & Puyol already confirmed to leave. That only leaves Pique and Bartra as our only CB's (I don't include Mascherano). So we need TWO more defenders...

THIS! :beer2:

I wouldn't trust this board to buy my lunch. :unwell2:

:goodpost: Exaclty! :beer2: Well put! :thumbsup2: The way some people talk about Tiki-taka like it's a luxury with little point than the aesthetic is annoying me. :banghead: I'm starting to think most people don't actually know what Tiki-taka is: This season I have only seen fleeting glimpses...

It would be one of the ugliest and dirtiest CL finals ever. Just think last years CDR final amplified by +10. :hurt:

Excellent post Birdy! :goodpost: I only disagree on this one thing.^ ... I don't agree that Pep will regret his decision to leave Barca. As you said; he wants to experience different leagues and cultures and broaden his knowledge. He does so because he is a student of the game and wants to make...

FT: Real Madrid 1 - 0 Bayern Munich CL SF 1st Leg Since when has a club defending the Champions League found it easier the following season and gone on to retain their title? A. None (i) The last time occurring in the pre-Champions League era by Sacchi's Milan (1988-89 & 1989-1990). That is...

RM players should be well rested for the return leg. They spent enough time laying on the ground.

Tiki-taka is at its most effective when the opponent(s) are hunting to try to win the ball, expending energy, pulling them out of position, crushing their morale, frustrating them to commit fouls. It's as much a psychological warfare tool as its is a defence-breaking one. Tiki-taka at its most...

You could easily say that crossing has been equally ineffective. Everyone drawing the wrong conclusion again that if a team that plays Tiki-Taka cannot break down a defence, it means the whole system is a failure and defunct. Tiki-Taka played at its best is almost un-defendable. It's not...

:lol: @ PPL trying to give Pep tactical advice. Stupid Pep! He is so clueless at times. :VdB:

Possession does not equal Tiki-Taka. Many are failing to notice that Bayern look dangerous going forward as well.

@ Ode to Django So you're against making improvements to Association Football? Maybe we should have kept the off-side rule, pass-back rule, tackle from behind, flags by the halfway line and "Hacking"? None of these changes have improved the modern game? Perhaps you would prefer a return to...

Simple... increase the size of the goals. That way a team will be reluctant to sit deep for fear of long shots, free-kicks, corners etc. It will also decrease the number of bore nil-nil draws.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich CL SF 1st Leg Confirmed Line-ups: Real Madrid XI Casillas Carvajal Ramos Pepe Coentrao Alonso Modric Di Maria Isco C. Ronaldo Benzema Bayern Munich Neuer Rafinha Boateng Dante Alaba Lahm Schweinsteiger Kroos Ribery Robben Mandzukic