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  1. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    We should define that "Amigos" clan at some point. Because in my eyes, that list can, at most, include: 1. Suarez - an actual friend 2. Busquets - past glories and all 3. Pique - past glories and all 4. Alba - past glories and all Rakitic, Vidal, Sergi, Coutinho, Umtiti, Mats, Griezmann...
  2. JohnN

    Ernesto Valverde: An Analysis of his tenure

    Ok, Lets go! Underplaying a historic 3-0 hammering from a clearly inferior side as an aggregate 4-4 loss is clearly not unbiased. Even with Liverpool on xg? We got demolished in both matches and luck and Messi saved our asses on the first. Any unbiased viewer would say the same. We were...
  3. JohnN

    Ronald Koeman

    Welcome ! ! ! ! Let's hope this doesn't lead to the next biggest CL humiliation. Let's hope he gets some people out of the squad. And that's about it as far as expectations go for me.
  4. JohnN

    Who is more responsible for Barca's downfall

    Perhaps I should have mentioned it in the description.
  5. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    Truth is he played better with Puig, a guy that can pass provide and receive fast strong passes. Some more of those guys are needed. Oh, and someone who can take a player on would be nice for a change.
  6. JohnN

    Who is more responsible for Barca's downfall

    Yes, I figured there is no way one party is responsible for this shitstorm we are in right now. Barto and the seniors seem to get the most blame - and rightly so. Everyone played their part, but accountability is a thing, and since this is a hierarchical structure, I feel the results depict the...
  7. JohnN

    Philippe Coutinho

    We can keep him if we get rid of some fat contracts. He could give us more options. Not expecting any great games though.
  8. JohnN

    Ronald Koeman

    This formation and personnel could actually accommodate Messi in high pressure games. We anyway don't have a striker. Only problem are those left back and right back positions. We need to find replacements for Alba and Semedo at some point, but I do agree they are 2nd tier problems in the grand...
  9. JohnN

    Luis Suárez

    One the one hand it would be nice if he decided his time is over and requested a transfer. On the other hand, who would do that. It's the board's responsibility to make the required changes. Is should be clear we need a replacement yesterday.
  10. JohnN

    Rafinha Alcantara

    Rafinha & Dembele & Umtiti. #century_of_dominance. Bring back Vermaelen and it will be #millenium_of_dominance
  11. JohnN

    Lautaro Martinez

    We cannot afford to keep paying 100m every year with no return. However good he is or isn't, this is not the time.
  12. JohnN

    Ronald Koeman

    Exactly. My hypothetical goals are under the condition we massively rebuild and use youngsters. If we see the same players again, I will not waste my time again watching them drag their asses.
  13. JohnN

    Ronald Koeman

    I am not sure it would be realistic. Perhaps I am to pessimistic about the possible improvement.
  14. JohnN

    Arthur

    Arthur, in my opinion, had the potential to be really good. But this kind of behavior shows a really naive and immature person. We should aim for better so it's good he left. On the other hand, I know nothing about pjanic.
  15. JohnN

    Ronald Koeman

    We should have expectations summed up to this: Play youngsters Run more than 110km per match Fix the defensive clusterfuck Get top 4 spot in LL for cl qualification Avoid 3 plus goal CL humiliation Get to top 16 in cl Greatly diminished role for remaining seniors There it is.
  16. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    I don't believe people here just hate on Messi for no reason. I get some of the points but it all gets really confusing when politics come into play. Because it's a big reason for the criticism and it all gets mixed up with playstyle, laziness, dictatorship, keeping friends, dictating transfers...
  17. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    You are talking about Pep Barca or current Barca? No one said he carried Pep's Barca. No it's not. Who said that? But they could have assembled a competitive team at least. Not Rakitic, Coutinho, Paulinho, Dembele, Vidal, etc.. How can a 33yo change for the better? Only thing he could do...
  18. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    Why don't you tell me what do you think. Am I making unfair points?
  19. JohnN

    Mavericky Puig

    It's in regard to BBZ's "I call them "players with deadly or irrepareable flaws". Meaning, things that look like never getting better.
  20. JohnN

    Lionel Messi - v7

    Of course I know that and that is the answer I expected, so here comes my point: Is Messi so different from back then (age adjusted answer please) or is all of the other players and the managers so shit compared to then. Messi has played the same game since 2010. He has reinvented himself a...

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