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F.C. Barcelona Thread [2004-2005]
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Dream Team
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I missed your brilliant postsOriginally posted by Can't stop the rush...
*slowly backs out of the topic without saying anythng*
Well, we didn't play well yesterday, missed far to many chances and small teams always play at 200% on those games.
Of course we should have won, but looking at the bright side of it, we'll have more tiem to rest ... we need to rest the few players we have.
Take Madrid's last year example, they played well on the first part of the season, but on the second half, their players were so tired that couldn't play. They didn't have a good bench to replace the starters.
This season we may have the same problem if we have to play too many games ... so afterall, and admiting that it shouldn't be like this, I prefer to focus in other competitions.
Of course we should have won, but looking at the bright side of it, we'll have more tiem to rest ... we need to rest the few players we have.
Take Madrid's last year example, they played well on the first part of the season, but on the second half, their players were so tired that couldn't play. They didn't have a good bench to replace the starters.
This season we may have the same problem if we have to play too many games ... so afterall, and admiting that it shouldn't be like this, I prefer to focus in other competitions.
Wow.And to say that the Madridistas around here, naturally fans of the biggest and most important club in the world, don't care about other teams has turned out to be one big pile of bullsh*t.You idiots have been positioning yourselves so highly above others as if you didn't care about their clubs.Look at you now.All excited about Barcelona losing to a lower level team.
Don't be hipocrites.
As for the game, it is without a doubt a big humiliation.But I am not worried.We had a few absences (mainly Ronaldinho) and the team had to slip up somewhere.As I don't consider the defeat at San Siro a slip up, it was time a game like this happened.At least now the team won't be underestimating anyone.Also, knowing that we won 24 of these, it is not exactly on the priority list.And now the team will be able to rest in midweeks when the first phase of the Champions League finishes.It will be a much needed rest in a long season.The defeat is not a disaster.
But these mockings by our beloved Madridistas lead me to think that they have forgotten who is the leader of the league.And if I were a Madrid fan, I wouldn't be so eager to see the day of November 21st .As if the pathetic Real Madrid of today has a real shot against this team of Barcelona.What Barca went through last night is something that Real Madrid has been going through for over a season now.So shut up.
And by the way, you twats are so excited about the fact that we're out of Copa del Rey that you don't see both sides of the medal.Look at what Crusad3r said.We will now focus more on the league and that isn't very good for the rest of the Liga teams.Last season Madrid were in 3 competitions and that exhausted them.Barca are already out of one.Personally I'd rather see us play one compeition and win it than seeing us being raped on all 3 fronts (Real Madrid :funny: ).
As we are playing Athletic in Bilbao on Saturday, I hope the team repays us and gets the three pts.I will probably/hopefully be able to watch the match and it'd be great to see us back on track and more pts ahead of Madrid.
Don't be hipocrites.
As for the game, it is without a doubt a big humiliation.But I am not worried.We had a few absences (mainly Ronaldinho) and the team had to slip up somewhere.As I don't consider the defeat at San Siro a slip up, it was time a game like this happened.At least now the team won't be underestimating anyone.Also, knowing that we won 24 of these, it is not exactly on the priority list.And now the team will be able to rest in midweeks when the first phase of the Champions League finishes.It will be a much needed rest in a long season.The defeat is not a disaster.
But these mockings by our beloved Madridistas lead me to think that they have forgotten who is the leader of the league.And if I were a Madrid fan, I wouldn't be so eager to see the day of November 21st
.As if the pathetic Real Madrid of today has a real shot against this team of Barcelona.What Barca went through last night is something that Real Madrid has been going through for over a season now.So shut up.And by the way, you twats are so excited about the fact that we're out of Copa del Rey that you don't see both sides of the medal.Look at what Crusad3r said.We will now focus more on the league and that isn't very good for the rest of the Liga teams.Last season Madrid were in 3 competitions and that exhausted them.Barca are already out of one.Personally I'd rather see us play one compeition and win it than seeing us being raped on all 3 fronts (Real Madrid :funny: ).
As we are playing Athletic in Bilbao on Saturday, I hope the team repays us and gets the three pts.I will probably/hopefully be able to watch the match and it'd be great to see us back on track and more pts ahead of Madrid.
CarlosDanger
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Shows how poorly Madrid is doing this year that their fans can't praise their own team, so they come here to bash us. I guess it's their consolation.
Hey Madrid, we had ONE bad game in a less important cup against a super-motivated lower division squad.
How many stinkers have you had this year?
How many more will you have?
Enjoy this fleeting moment of pleasure at our expense, but we will concentrate on celebrating our victories as opposed to other teams losses.........
Hey Madrid, we had ONE bad game in a less important cup against a super-motivated lower division squad.
How many stinkers have you had this year?
How many more will you have?
Enjoy this fleeting moment of pleasure at our expense, but we will concentrate on celebrating our victories as opposed to other teams losses.........
Dream Team
Starting XI
I don't know if a win would have been better considering that our squad is of 14-15 players because of the injuries. I don't think we can face 3 competitions with that. They'll be more motivated in La Liga now.
CarlosDanger
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Exactly, this might actually be a blessing in disguise
For the ppl living int he states i think ESPN 2 has gone crazy and their showing our game against Milan 
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tv/listing?date=20041102&cc=5739
If this is true i can't wait
but lets get Athletic first
*waits for Valioso to show up*
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tv/listing?date=20041102&cc=5739
If this is true i can't wait
but lets get Athletic first
*waits for Valioso to show up*
Dream Team
Starting XI
I've read that Ancelotti might give Shevchenko a rest in the CL game if Crespo is in good shape 
About Athletic: San Mamés is never easy. Athletic played Copa del Rey with their best players, that might help us. The other 2 big teams have played already at San Mamés: Valencia tied and Depor won. R. Madrid lost.
Waiting Valioso for more info too.
About Athletic: San Mamés is never easy. Athletic played Copa del Rey with their best players, that might help us. The other 2 big teams have played already at San Mamés: Valencia tied and Depor won. R. Madrid lost.
Waiting Valioso for more info too.
Originally posted by Dream Team
I've read that Ancelotti might give Shevchenko a rest in the CL game if Crespo is in good shape
I don't know why you seem surprise. We're one point away of the next round, and we're still trainling in Seria A, so no need to play Sheva in this conditions.
Crespo is still good, and we need Sheva to work his magic in Seria A, i think its a good move, considering that Inzaghi is super in CL
FC Barcelona has a very important offer from www.betandwin.com to be the sponsor of the football team. (only football team, it wouldn't affect other sports teams)
The offer is between 13 and 17 M euros. The board is seriously considering to accept it. The decision will be taken in3 or 4 weeks.
Although much has been said about this, and the main option were technological and cars industry companies, now this offer from a betting web site is the first that has been put on paper and officialy presented to the club.
source La Vanguardia: very serious non-sports newspaper
http://www.lavanguardia.es/web/20041029/51167416871.html (in spanish)
also in:
el mundo deportivo:
http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/20041029/NOTICIA179741171.html
sport:
http://www.diariosport.com/default....ma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=159530&idseccio_PK=614&h=
The offer is between 13 and 17 M euros. The board is seriously considering to accept it. The decision will be taken in3 or 4 weeks.
Although much has been said about this, and the main option were technological and cars industry companies, now this offer from a betting web site is the first that has been put on paper and officialy presented to the club.
source La Vanguardia: very serious non-sports newspaper
http://www.lavanguardia.es/web/20041029/51167416871.html (in spanish)
also in:
el mundo deportivo:
http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/20041029/NOTICIA179741171.html
sport:
http://www.diariosport.com/default....ma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=159530&idseccio_PK=614&h=
Dream Team
Starting XI
I don't like it. I'd buy a t-shirt before they put a sponsor on it. The last year I would have said 'yes' but now..
I hope they can find other financing options and we can keep the tradition.
I hope they can find other financing options and we can keep the tradition.
i don't like it either. The tradition is all about the honor of not "selling" the shirt and your number one consideration is a "gambling" company? .
I'm not totally against putting a sponsor since it would bring good revenue and these days it's almost necessary but i don't think this is a good option, plus the logo looks awful. I say take a little bit less money but put something that everybody would be proud of.
. I'm not totally against putting a sponsor since it would bring good revenue and these days it's almost necessary but i don't think this is a good option, plus the logo looks awful. I say take a little bit less money but put something that everybody would be proud of.
CarlosDanger
Starting XI
Why me????
I totally agree.....I would definitely be disappointed to see that beautiful jersey with publicity.
Betting company
CarlosDanger
Starting XI
I guess the reality of the situation is.......10 million euros a year is 10 million. It's a business.......
I don't like it but.......
Let's suppose, we are trying to sign a big star or an up and coming player and are in a bidding war with Madrid, Manchester United, Milan and Juventus.
We have an extra 10m because of our sponsor......so we get the signing.......
What do you think?
Is it worth the publicity on the jersey?
*EDIT*
After reading the articles it sounds like it's the accountants that want the sponsorship while Laporta is still unsure. It's typical.
(It's like at my work, the accountant is always worried about money and doing everything cheap while the GM worries about the image, clients relations etc.)
I don't like it but.......
Let's suppose, we are trying to sign a big star or an up and coming player and are in a bidding war with Madrid, Manchester United, Milan and Juventus.
We have an extra 10m because of our sponsor......so we get the signing.......
What do you think?
Is it worth the publicity on the jersey?
*EDIT*
After reading the articles it sounds like it's the accountants that want the sponsorship while Laporta is still unsure. It's typical.
(It's like at my work, the accountant is always worried about money and doing everything cheap while the GM worries about the image, clients relations etc.)
Dream Team
Starting XI
Economically it would be a step up but I don't know, now football is business and without money you go nowhere.. though we're proud of our shirt without sponsor, it's a distinction symbol.. hard decision.