Search results

  1. khaled_a_d

    Rafael Márquez

    His contract with B team ends this season. Do you guys think we should renew him? Would he be interested in staying? At 45 he might want to try his luck as first team coach somewhere else Can't deny that I like his work with B team though, players progress nicely under him while keeping the...
  2. khaled_a_d

    FC Barcelona B (Barça Atlètic)

    Had some time to burn and decided to watch last 2 games of Barca B, some notes from them: -Was impressed by Noah Darvish in the last game, improved significantly as a Barca midfielder especially regarding positioning. He is also the strongest physically among all midfielders. This is his first...
  3. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    He later said we rejected it. I think it was a good deal tbh, if we can add 20% from future sale like we did with Todibo then it is clear win. Doesn't feel like a guy who will be ready for Barca anytime soon, and with serious questions about his age too. Easy money IMO.
  4. khaled_a_d

    Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)

    LVG & Rijkaard too, Rijkaard knew basic Spanish iirc but wasn't fluent. Ancelotti didn't speak Spanish when he joined RM. Speaking the language is important, but not a deal breaker
  5. khaled_a_d

    Sergi Roberto

    Better late than never. It is time to bring some reliable backups, rather than often injured 30+ Spanish players like Inigo, Roberto & Alonso
  6. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Liga and Qatari league, which had bigger coaching names at the time than Liga atm bar Madrid sides. Unlike Pirlo who failed at every level and same with guys like Gerard
  7. khaled_a_d

    Who could replace Xavi?

    There is no harm in trying to get the best options first mate. It is normal that the club should try everything in it's power to bring Klopp, if he says no then it will at least build bridges for the time when he decides to return. Some under contract coaches could be attainable though, PSG...
  8. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Alert: some ranting in my post. I am going to be harsh, but my point is that we should plan the season with the idea of not giving Fort any minutes in 1st team as a goal, and we must not loan him to a team above Segunda level. Being blunt, I think Barca strategy of rushing the youth is a massive...
  9. khaled_a_d

    Sergio Busquets

    Don't know, they are very close friends (both admit it) and I don't think Busquets didn't tell him it was a possibility that he will leave in 2023. There were even rumours that Busquets told the club in 2022 that he is considering leaving but we asked him to stay. Xavi must have known that this...
  10. khaled_a_d

    Sergio Busquets

    I am really interested to know the reason behind not bringing a DM in 2022 tbh. Was Xavi dismissive of other options? did the board made it feels we will be able to spend big in 2023? Something doesn't add up to this foolishness IMO
  11. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Xavi has 2 league titles in his resume. Pirlo ended a 9 consecutive league runs for Juve. Xavi is tiers above the likes of Lampard, Gerard & Pirlo whom fans want to compare him to. There are dozens of tiers of bad, dozens of tiers for average, same for above average then good, great etc. Pirlo...
  12. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    I think Leverkusen to replace Alonso is a possibility. It is a good club for his level IMO, little pressure with room to grow, and their CEO is from Barcelona
  13. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    So, how was the Cardona fella against RM?
  14. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    I doubt Marquez is a serious candidate as people are making to be. Motta? Frankly he is going to a big club next year, he is a highly sought coach atm and he might even turn us down to other clubs. Milan, Napoli and even PSG are going to consider him
  15. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    I doubt top 4 will be at real risk when Stegen cones back. As bad as Xavi is this season, we were much better before Peña showed his brilliance lol
  16. khaled_a_d

    Iñaki Peña (loaned to Elche)

    Pinto was a Zamora winner with Celta mate, he was a very good GK whom we kept renewing till he had no legs to make a reflex. Peña is like Jorquera, who just accepted to be here at the bench and club was like ok, cool. Back up is sorted, but he was a terrible GK. In all 3 cases, it was just...
  17. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    This means he won't be sacked now, no one will sack a legend like him after announcing he is leaving. MATS get back and we should secure CL spot and beating Napoli
  18. khaled_a_d

    Basketball/NBA

    And Latvia would compete well with the dream team now, at least better than any team back then. The dream team spread the popularity of basketball and attracted plenty of kids to play the game and moving to NBA. How many international player did the NBA had in 1992 in comparison to 2024? How...
  19. khaled_a_d

    Basketball/NBA

    Jj Reddick spoke about it greatly, and there are plenty of videos of how atrocious defenses was in 80's and 90's. Hand check and 3 second could improve defense a bit, but analytics and the waves of talents from Europe, the massive improvement in coaching (any role player now hire his own...
  20. khaled_a_d

    5 - Pau Cubarsí

    He should go back to B team, he doesn't belong to furst team now. Not close

Home of Barca Fans

Top