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[Totalriot]

I could swear I read some Bayern fans were in fact upset by him coming there couple months back.

They hated him because he was a member of the Schalke 04 Ultras.

For reference (Bayern Ultra page in German): http://www.schickeria-muenchen.org/index.php?id=231

 

[Yurt]

Real Madrid called Vidal's agent.

What's no thanks in Chilean?

 

[dschalter]

Real Madrid called Vidal's agent.

What's no thanks in Chilean?

chilean?

 

[Yurt]

chilean?

Joke.

 

[TheLucifer]

So, Botafogo is trying to get Seedorf and Berlusconi wants to bring Del Piero to Milanello. Which one is more unlikely? Both or both?

 

[dc89]

So guys.. what if he flopped?

..

I'd lol

Spoiler

if he flopped at City, I'd cry

 

[Yurt]

So, Botafogo is trying to get Seedorf and Berlusconi wants to bring Del Piero to Milanello. Which one is more unlikely? Both or both?

You never know!

 

[TheLucifer]

You never know!

That pic makes me cry. He looks perfect with our shirt

It would be so strange though, I don't think he'll ever go to another italian team, excluding Juve and Padova.

 

[dschalter]

That pic makes me cry. He looks perfect with our shirt

It would be so strange though, I don't think he'll ever go to another italian team, excluding Juve and Padova.

pretty much, it would feel wrong to have him here.

 

[Choc]

poor Roberto

Roman Abramovich's next move? Wait for Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola to jump into his arms

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...o-or-Pep-Guardiola-to-jump-into-his-arms.html

edit: current odds for next chelsea manager

RDM 4/5

Pep 8/1

Mourinho 5/1

Rafa 12/1

 

[Yurt]

It still feels wrong to have Pirlo here, he's still a Milan legend in my eyes.

We were debating the other day if Pirlo was considered a mercenary or not? I mean, I don't think Maldini would've left Milan for Inter or Juve after a contract dispute.

Alright maybe comparing Pirlo to Maldini is a stretch

Kinda like Trezegol I guess? He was going to join Napoli a few months ago

 

[tzare]

Barcelona is now gossip land. Lastest rumors is that Guardiola leaves.... along with Puyol. We'll find out in a few hours.

 

[Choc]

Pep's gone i can feel it.

And i think he will stick to his word and take time out. He is already rich enough to retire today, so why not

go out on top

 

[TheLucifer]

It still feels wrong to have Pirlo here, he's still a Milan legend in my eyes.

We were debating the other day if Pirlo was considered a mercenary or not? I mean, I don't think Maldini would've left Milan for Inter or Juve after a contract dispute.

Alright maybe comparing Pirlo to Maldini is a stretch

Kinda like Trezegol I guess? He had no problem joining Napoli a few months ago

Well, Pirlo went to the team that offered him what he was asking, while near the end of his career. So he's close to be a mercenary.

Then again, he refused a lot of other teams (and money) when he was playing with us. So he wasn't a mercenary.

I don't see him as a mercenary, I think he's the average football player from this point of view.

 

[Oxx]

There's still time for Pep to coach England at the Euros!

 

[Regulus Tera]

Pep for Chivas please. He's the only way to save our future.

We need him more than you.

 

[Choc]

Pep for Chivas please. He's the only way to save our future.

We need him more than you.

it will never happen but England need Pep more than anyone in the world lol

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Pep Guardiola will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, bringing to an end a trophy-laden four-year spell in charge of the Catalan club.

Guardiola informed his players of his decision on Friday morning, before heading to a press conference to address the media. The former Barcelona captain and Spain international has told the club he needs a break from football.

The news brings the curtain down on the reign of the most successful coach in Barcelona's history. Guardiola won three successive La Liga titles at Camp Nou, lifting the Champions League trophy in 2009 and 2011, as well as subsequently winning the FIFA Club World Cup on two occasions.

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/148155.html

 

[Yurt]

Pirlo after missing the penalty

Well, Pirlo went to the team that offered him what he was asking, while near the end of his career. So he's close to be a mercenary.

Then again, he refused a lot of other teams (and money) when he was playing with us. So he wasn't a mercenary.

I don't see him as a mercenary, I think he's the average football player from this point of view.

True!

 

[Salvadora]

One bad season and he leaves?

 

[Regulus Tera]

CARLOS BIANCHI FOR BARCELONA

CARLOS BIANCHI FOR BARCELONA

CARLOS BIANCHI FOR BARCELONA

CARLOS BIANCHI FOR BARCELONA

CARLOS BIANCHI FOR BARCELONA

CARLOS BIANCHI FOR BARCELONA

 

[Wilbur]

One bad season and he leaves?

This is what I'm thinking... doesn't seem to be able to handle the pressure of not being the best.

 

[Regulus Tera]

One bad season and he leaves?

This is what I'm thinking... doesn't seem to be able to handle the pressure of not being the best.

He only won one trophy in 2010 and he's still on track to win Copa del Rey today, not to mention he already got the Club World Cup. This has nothing to do with how successful Barcelona may or may not have been this year. The rumours of him not renewing his contract have been coming since January.

 

[Messi]

He only won one trophy in 2010 and he's still on track to win Copa del Rey today. This has nothing to do with how successful Barcelona may or may not have been this year. The rumours of him not renewing his contract have been coming since January.

This is all true, and every year it was a fight to get him to renew. I kind of expected this since the start of the year. Still hurts though.

 

[Wilbur]

He only won one trophy in 2010 and he's still on track to win Copa del Rey today, not to mention he already got the Club World Cup. This has nothing to do with how successful Barcelona may or may not have been this year. The rumours of him not renewing his contract have been coming since January.

Eh, the Copa Del Rey and the CWC are nowhere near as big as La Liga or the CL. I think the pressure's got to him. It would speak volumes if he stayed and then came back next year and won everything again; if he won everything this year and stepped down it would look better.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Eh, the Copa Del Rey and the CWC are nowhere near as big as La Liga or the CL. I think the pressure's got to him. It would speak volumes if he stayed and then came back next year and won everything again; if he won everything this year and stepped down it would look better.

He already came back and steamrolled the competition last year after that one-trophy season. I don't buy the pressure theory.

 

[Sloosha]

The lure of a position on the Sky Sports punditry team was too strong it seems.

Time for a AVB future Barca fans.

 

[tzare]

it has nothing to do with success or failure. He almost left last year, it is more about his relationship with Rosell and Vilanova's health

 

[Regulus Tera]

Apparently Bielsa's contract with Bilbao ends on June 30th. Candidate number one?

 

[tzare]

Apparently Bielsa's contract with Bilbao ends on June 30th. Candidate number one?

i hope not. I'd rather pick Carreras from my hometown Sabadell, or Oscar Garcia, they know how the club works. A 'foreign' coach after Guardiola may do more harm than good. Maybe Luis enrique.

 

[Salazar]

it has nothing to do with success or failure. He almost left last year, it is more about his relationship with Rosell and Vilanova's health

Yar. Even from a reading of Hunter's book, it's transparent that Barca politics is some real shit.

 

[Choc]

Can you imagine the pressure Pep would be under

4 years of it would almost kill you.

It's good he is going before the team drops badly due to his exhaustion and gets sacked

Well done pep

 

[sohois]

Who's to say that Barca won't look to promote from inside again?

 

[tzare]

Who's to say that Barca won't look to promote from inside again?

that is what common sense says. But Rosell is not that kind of person so i can see a potential problem there. Plus Neymar coming faster than expected probably

 

[fuenf]

Bayerns new away kit:

and a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnSBCiIql1A

 

[FootballFan]

One bad season and he leaves?

This season he has won:
The Club World Cup
The Uefa SuperCup
The Spanish SuperCup
and is in the final of the Copa Del Rey.

I know most of those are Mickey Mouse trophies or whatever you guys call em but they still are trophies.

I don't think it is cause he had a bad season, he just doesn't want this anymore. I can't imagine the pressure.

Sucks that the closer it gets to the press conference the more sure I am that he is leaving.

God damn.

I can see him waiting and resting until SAF retires to take his spot. Don't know how United fans would feel about that though.

 

[Kyoufu]

This season he has won:
The Club World Cup
The Uefa SuperCup
The Spanish SuperCup
and is in the final of the Copa Del Rey.

I know most of those are Mickey Mouse trophies or whatever you guys call em but they still are trophies.

I don't think it is cause he had a bad season, he just doesn't want this anymore. I can't imagine the pressure.

Sucks that the closer it gets to the press conference the more sure I am that he is leaving.

God damn.

I can see him waiting and resting until SAF retires to take his spot. Don't know how United fans would feel about that though.

Would be better for Man United if someone like Giggs took over to continue SAF's legacy.

 

[Salazar]

Don't know how United fans would feel about that though.

For my part, fairly pleased. I think he has a clue, and it would be good if he came to the job after a break.

I'm anti the Jose circus.

 

[FootballFan]

Would be better for Man United if someone like Giggs took over to continue SAF's legacy.

True but Pep has always praised SAF and United. I think he would do a good job too, he wouldn't need a translator either as his English is quite good as well.
Man the rumours that will be flying around who will replace him and where he will coach etc will get so tiresome.

 

[Empty]

I can see him waiting and resting until SAF retires to take his spot. Don't know how United fans would feel about that though.

ridiculously happy

love pep, classy as hell and an excellent coach despite a few flaws.

 

[Boozeroony]

I want Louis van Gaal at Barcelona one more time.

 

[Carbonox]

"According to Forbes, Ashley's personal wealth has increased an incredible 500m this year to around 1.8 billion.

Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/04/27/ashley-wants-nufc-to-push-for-champion-league-72703-30851654/#ixzz1tEj2YtVQ"

Holy shit. :lol

There is absolutely zero need in selling any of our top players in the summer. Absolutely no need whatsoever.

 

[Yurt]

Way too classy for Roma anyway.

 

[Salazar]

"According to Forbes, Ashley's personal wealth has increased an incredible 500m this year to around 1.8 billion.

My brain registered this as Ashley Cole and started to fizz and melt slightly.

 

[Kyoufu]

My brain registered this as Ashley Cole and started to fizz and melt slightly.

My brain registered that as Ashley Young and started to rot and decompose rapidly.

 

[Zabojnik]

Well, Pirlo went to the team that offered him what he was asking, while near the end of his career. So he's close to be a mercenary.

Then again, he refused a lot of other teams (and money) when he was playing with us. So he wasn't a mercenary.

I don't see him as a mercenary, I think he's the average football player from this point of view.

Eh, after 10 years at Milan or any other team for that matter you really can't blame a player for leaving for economic / whatever reasons. Pirlo gave his best years (or did he?!) to Milan and won everything there was to win with them. What more can you ask? So maybe he's not as loyal as Maldini, Totti or Del Piero, but there aren't many bandiere left.

Although, yeah, he could have chosen another team. I certainly wouldn't want to see Chiellini play for Fiorentina or Inter, just to name two rival and truly awful teams.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

Giggs hasn't even coached yet. No way is he SAF's direct successor. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is at least in the realm of possibility, if still dubious. Hopefully, the choice is a little better than last time - the Sven Goran Eriksson parallel universe must be a scary place.

I can see him waiting and resting until SAF retires to take his spot. Don't know how United fans would feel about that though.

I like how unafraid he is to evolve his tactics and promote youth, but I'd also be a bit worried about his squad management and longevity in the job.

 

[Salazar]

My brain registered that as Ashley Young and started to rot and decompose rapidly.

I hope he doesn't start.

Worried about the Evans fitness thing, too.

 

[Zabojnik]

Way too classy for Roma anyway.

As a human being he's as classy, honest and motivated as they come, but as a manger ... he's been actually pretty terrible. Yeah, Roma's defence is laughable this season, but that's no excuse.

 

[Wilbur]

As a human being he's as classy, honest and motivated as they come, but as a manger ... he's been actually pretty terrible. Yeah, Roma's defence is laughable this season, but that's no excuse.

I think the fact he's trying to change their whole playing style is like what AVB did. Give him time, he'll be better.