mjazzg Posted October 5, 2018 Report Posted October 5, 2018 I think Mr Lowe is striving a bit too hard to make his point here. I suspect, as does his final paragraph or two, that we're just waiting for the big two to get into their stride and maybe a couple of others, Sevilla and Atlético being the usual suspects. But it's got to be fun when and if it lasts. Football is about competition after all and the longer any league remains competitive is better all round. Quote
Brad Posted October 16, 2018 Report Posted October 16, 2018 A reality check for Spain as they fell convincingly to England. Reading the Spanish press, they are harkening back to what happened in Russia. Also, what is happening to Germany? They could be relegated in the Nations League. They still seem to be in a funk. Quote
mjazzg Posted October 17, 2018 Report Posted October 17, 2018 14 hours ago, Brad said: they fell convincingly to England It's coming home again! good performance by all accounts. Counter attack in the first half and defend for your lives in the second... Quote
Brad Posted October 17, 2018 Report Posted October 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, mjazzg said: It's coming home again! good performance by all accounts. Counter attack in the first half and defend for your lives in the second... What's that sound I hear: Erwbol furiously tapping at his keyboard Quote
mikeweil Posted October 17, 2018 Report Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Brad said: Also, what is happening to Germany? They could be relegated in the Nations League. They still seem to be in a funk. They improved a bit, but IMO Löw is too conservative and reluctant in his approach. He should have opted for more younger energetic players before the World Championship. After being the champion, things are bound to be less glorious. He wanted to play it safe when taking chances would have been the better option. Same in the German national league with the Bavarians. Their funk just begun, so he should not have elected so many players from their team. With those young fast players, you need more than experience. Any small mistake is taken advantage of. Edited October 17, 2018 by mikeweil Quote
mjazzg Posted October 17, 2018 Report Posted October 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Brad said: What's that sound I hear: Erwbol furiously tapping at his keyboard Quote
Brad Posted October 20, 2018 Report Posted October 20, 2018 Real Madrid are in a horrible slump and haven’t won in a month or so. They aren’t scoring although they finally scored one in a loss at home today to Levante. The manager is not long for this world. Quote
Brad Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 As if it were possible, things went from worse to worst in today’s Clásico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid as they were scorched 5-1. They will definitely have a new manager this week. Quote
mjazzg Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 Guardian is reporting that Antonio Conte si the next to sup from Perez's poisoned chalice. He'll certainly bring character and verve and maybe persuade someone to start scoring some goals. Quote
Brad Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 Apparently the negotiations have run into complications so they’re now looking at Roberto Martinez and Santiago Solari. Quote
mjazzg Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 Roberto Martinez???!!! They should ask some Everton fans first. I realise he reached 3rd place at the WC but either you or I could have done the same with that talent pool. They should know if Solari's really up to the job as an 'in house' known quantity. Seems odd to go to Conte first, hardly a ringing endorsement for Santiago if they end up with him. The Conte complications seem to be about his legal battle with Chelsea, again according to the Guardian. Quote
EKE BBB Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, mjazzg said: Roberto Martinez???!!! They should ask some Everton fans first. I realise he reached 3rd place at the WC but either you or I could have done the same with that talent pool. They should know if Solari's really up to the job as an 'in house' known quantity. Seems odd to go to Conte first, hardly a ringing endorsement for Santiago if they end up with him. The Conte complications seem to be about his legal battle with Chelsea, again according to the Guardian. I totally agree with you, mjazzg. Roberto Martínez is a bluff and Solari would need more experience to steer a boat adrift like RM. I also have certain reservations with Conte. His Chelsea simply played awful football and was one of the most defensive teams ever. Quote
Brad Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 According to Marca, he will be fired this pm and Solari will be the interim choice. Let’s not forget that Zidane was not well received at the time either. Quote
Brad Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 Conte declined the position so they’re turning to Solari. Conte feared that he wouldn’t be well received by the players. I lay all of this mess at the hands of Perez, the team president. He screwed up the national team on the eve of the World Cup and now he’s screwed RM. Quote
Dmitry Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 Pulisic is going to Chelsea!!! Wow! https://www.wsj.com/articles/christian-pulisic-becomes-most-expensive-u-s-soccer-star-after-record-transfer-11546427455 Quote
Dmitry Posted March 2, 2019 Report Posted March 2, 2019 Are you watching the El Clasico? It's a damn bloodbath. On 7/13/2018 at 8:49 AM, Brad said: I love Lowe as a writer and, for me, he is the expert on Spanish football. I mentioned this earlier but I highly recommend his book about Barcelona and Real Madrid, Fear and Loathing in La Liga. Not just a sports book but sports and politics intersecting. I did buy the book, thanks for the recommendation. It's on my nightstand. Quote
Brad Posted March 3, 2019 Report Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dmitry said: Are you watching the El Clasico? It's a damn bloodbath. I did buy the book, thanks for the recommendation. It's on my nightstand. Unfortunately, we don’t get beinsports any more so no La Liga for me this year Edited March 3, 2019 by Brad Quote
Brad Posted March 5, 2019 Report Posted March 5, 2019 Madrid is crashing out of the Champions League in ignominious fashion. It’s time to remake the team. Zidane knew this was coming and got out. Quote
miles65 Posted March 5, 2019 Report Posted March 5, 2019 Real - Ajax 1 - 4. No your eyes do not decieve you. Bigest ever home defeat for Real in CL. What did Mourinho predict? 99% Ajax would not go through.,Always good to have a safety margin.😀 Quote
Dmitry Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 Wow...just wow. Ronaldo must be having a serious bout of schadenfreude right now...and loving it. I didn't watch the match, just the highlight reel. How was Santiago bernabeu sounding tonight? Were they playing a Requiem? Quote
J.A.W. Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 Nice to see Ajax beat Real after all those lean years in the Champions League. They have a good but rather unstable team - excellent one week, rubbish the next. Quote
T.D. Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 Juventus 3-0 Atletico (agg. 3-2): C. Ronaldo 27', 49', 86' (pen). Just to rub it in for Real. Quote
Dmitry Posted March 13, 2019 Report Posted March 13, 2019 He is just amazing. I don't know how to describe this sense of anticipation of knowing where the ball is going to come. Quote
EKE BBB Posted March 14, 2019 Report Posted March 14, 2019 Sure! He is not from this planet. He is a small alien who came from the outter space to tease Real Madrid for our sins... 😀 Quote
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