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  1. The Observer

    Gerard Piqué

    Uhmmm. Why would they? It's not like he's got a great standing among United or EPL fans in general: http://www.redcafe.net/threads/pique-most-overrated-defender-around.350963/ If they were to be investing big, they'd rather go for Hummels. No doubt about it.
  2. The Observer

    Gerard Piqué

    Sorry. I've completely underestimated the shambles that Manchester United are right now. After watching their game today I realized again what a mess they are.
  3. The Observer

    Alex Song

    :VdB:
  4. The Observer

    José Mourinho

    In fairness, he did do it on purpose. The main message was the part where he basically tells Falcao to come to Chelsea and not waste his time "infront of 3000 fans". The "funny" part about Eto'o is irrelevant.
  5. The Observer

    Gerard Piqué

    Semi-neutral is overdoing the "defending our players at all cost" part the same way DonAndres sees world class potential in every Spanish player ever. Including Aspas. :p However Pique is the least defendable player in the entire squad. Because his problem is clearly attitude. Alexis was...
  6. The Observer

    Gerard Piqué

    Stop this nonsense. With your way of "analysing" centerbacks Mascherano is the best centerback in the world by a distance as he is averaging 3.5 tackles per game (more than anyone else on your list by far, 3.5 times more than T. Silva) and 2.9 interceptions per game (also higher than anyone else...
  7. The Observer

    José Mourinho

    DEM mind games again. What an utter genius. :worthy: :worthy: :worthy:
  8. The Observer

    Martin Montoya

    Well, I don't say sell him. He can still become a solid fullback. I wouldn't know who to replace him with anyway. The fullback market isn't exactly plastered with world class talents. I'm just puzzled that people want to sell Alves so Montoya can start. We would be severely weakened if that...
  9. The Observer

    Gerard Piqué

    I'd replace him with Hummels and go for Benatia to partner him. Both would be doable if Barcelona were aggressive and serious in their pursuit. Would cost € 80M probably but it would be worth it as both are fairly young (25 and 26), fairly complete and Barca compatible. The main problem would be...
  10. The Observer

    Martin Montoya

    It's just puzzling that Montoya is seen as a defensively sound fullback. In a way that people would even draw comparisons to Abidal. He really isn't. He is not as good as Alves going forward and that's all. And forget the assist stats, anyone who watches the games can see Alves dominating his...
  11. The Observer

    Barça's Transfers and Rumors

    Barca lose - Sport prints about Barca buying a CB. How unpredictable. Laporte and Mangala would cost nearly € 50M. Neither club negotiates unless the buyout fee is paid. Unpredictable and funny at the same time.
  12. The Observer

    Marc Bartra

    Spoken like a student who hasn't faced the real world yet. It's not my issue if you believe having a former vice president as a grandfather who is still well connected within the club doesn't give Pique enormous bonus points. Not my issue either if you don't see the connection between his...
  13. The Observer

    Gerard Piqué

    Those posted stats are ridiculously meaningless. For instance it means feck all to make as many tackles as possible for a centerback. Positioning yourself in a way that you cut out passing lanes so you don't even have to get into a tackle is a far greater accomplishment than resorting to a...
  14. The Observer

    Gerardo "Tata" Martino

    He said it before the defeat to La Real by the way. Of course it doesn't have to be true. But let's be honest. Barcelona wouldn't sack a coach after 1 season just because he hasn't won anything, would they? Unless the results are really really catastrophic but we'll probably finish with 90+...
  15. The Observer

    Gerardo "Tata" Martino

    In fairness Neymar's transfer fee matches 4-5 players. :neymar:
  16. The Observer

    Gerardo "Tata" Martino

    Bartomeu already said we're sticking with Tata even if he wins nothing.
  17. The Observer

    FC Barcelona Official Statement concerning Neymar signing

    So Barca pay additional € 13.5M. They did nothing wrong. But they pay it. Just a donation for the Spanish economy I guess. :rolleyes: That is € 100M for Neymar then.
  18. The Observer

    Marc Bartra

    Pique was chosen ahead of Albiol. Well done. Nevermind that Vicente del Bosque scouts 2 clubs only + Torres. Naming his achievements is so unhumorous. Arbeloa is part of that backline. Well, hard work is definitely something Pique doesn't have. Not that I expect that of him. He has an upper...
  19. The Observer

    Alex Song

    Even that is untrue. Song was always known for being better going forward than being an adept defender. His positioning was questionable even at Arsenal. His biggest strength was his ability to play Hollywood balls to van Persie. You could ask a casual fan and he would have laughed at the idea...
  20. The Observer

    Gerard Piqué

    Really? And that Sevilla horrorshow? That's 2 of his last 3 La Liga games. Inbetween was Rayo Vallecano, relegation fodder that was completely dominated. In the CL we played it as safe as possible in midfield (we have to play like that because our defense can't deal with any sort of pressure...

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