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I'm not saying he had to change everything, but his management was very passive and he wasn't using the system rigorously. His influence and control over the team was disappointing and he just let them do what they were doing instead of pushing them to stay on top and taking charge to solve...

He scored 12 and assisted 7 with Celta Vigo, literally having to carry the team and getting almost no service. At Liverpool he'll be helped by quality players such as Gerrard, Sturridge, Coutinho, Henderson, etc.

I'm not saying the season was an utter failure but it definitely warranted rightful criticism in certain areas and I don't feel it was overall that convincing. Tito himself has earned at least 1 more season but he seems to be the kind of coach that's just there to attempt to recreate what Pep...

It measures consistency of victory, ability to obtain the numbers and score more goals than the opposition regardless of any variables. Never does it directly show intangible factors such as gameplay and overall team quality. It's like when people say Chelsea were the best team in 11-12 just...

Judging the entire campaign by the points record is unbelievably superficial and shortsighted :lol:

First preseason game under Valverde, although it might not be be broadcasted. Lineup: Iraizoz; Iraola Balenziaga, Albizua, Gurpegi, San Jose, Ruiz de Galarreta, Iturraspe, Aduriz, De Marcos, Ibai. Bench: Iago Herrerin; Ramalho, Saborit Ekiza, Etxeita, Moran, Beñat, Herrera, Sola, Susaeta...

Calling it now, Aspas to score 20 EPL goals this season

If he's allowed to roam centrally like he did late in the season then his movement/energy will provide a lot as an outlet even though he won't demand to be very much of an on the ball player.

Technical play isn't really moving on and there are a lot of youngsters with the ability to do all that, Cesc just has a different style. It's good at times because he adds a lot with it, but when isn't playing straight it seems out of place.

Suso to Almeria was a very smart deal, he'll evolve a lot as a player. I didn't get to watch him much at Liverpool but during the u20 tournament, he looked amazing combining with Oliver in midfield, very smart and technical player. He'll be the predominant orchestrator in Liverpool if he's a...

Jesus :lol: they make Madrid look like Porto

Disregarding overall pace, his gameplay is very slow at times. He often dwells too long on the ball and sometimes lacks mobility or agility in passing sequences. He has shown lots of times that he can play quick and fit in with the technical style but when he's off form he has the tendency to go...

Ehh, that's debatable as Isco is very versatile as well.

Oliver has insane potential, even played as a sub against us and didn't look out of place. People are for some reason calling him overhyped but he can do everything in midfield and has amazing technical skill. He'll take on a bigger role for Atletico this coming season, probably not starter...

Roberto Martinez (coach Everton): "We had many competitors to sign Deulofeu on loan. He'll be a decisive player in the future." [cope]

Except for the fact that Rosell already let him take over once?? And it's not 100% going to be Roura, possibly Rubi if he turns out to be valuable or maybe someone outside of the club entirely.

I'm not saying that he'll neglect Lucho just to spite Laporta's crew, but he'll definitely take a more keen eye to someone closer to him like Roura.

I'm not saying it's unnatural, I'm just saying that's how it is. He's already happily trusted Roura to take over as coach in Tito's absence, I wouldn't put it past him to do it again should Tito leave permanently.

I'm not saying that Rosell drove all of Laporta's people out personally, but they disbanded soon after he left and it's pretty obvious to see that Rosell would prefer his own people over Laporta's. It's club politics yet you seem to act clueless on it as if that doesn't exist.

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