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[SunhiLegend]

Can't believe I missed the whole of the second half. Fucks sake.

Meus I can't send you a message, it says you have exceeded stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages.

 

[Wilbur]

Nice to see Reading back in the PL. Southampton to take the other spot and Blackpool to win the play offs would be ideal.

I'd like Birmingham to come up because of Hughton

 

[elsk]

"Marcelo's tackle was a red card, especially when you compare it to the challenge I made when I was booked." -Lahm

 

[Meus Renaissance]

What does this say?

 

[Carbonox]

Strange how we haven't thrashed any team this season. Even last season we decimated Sunderland and Villa right?

And West Ham. Can't remember who else. But yeah, this season it's been more competitive so lesser results, though I'd argue better performances easily by our new crop of players. I think our biggest win this season was beating Man Utd 3-0. :lol

I'd like Birmingham to come up because of Hughton

Agreed. I'd love for him to return. I'd bet he'd get a fantastic reception at St James' Park.

 

[rififi]

RVP? Please...first and foremost you need proper wingbacks.

Not really a lot of wingbacks much better than what Madrid have on the market though (at least not really any young ones). I know Varane is still only 18, but once he is put in centre, then Ramos can play RB, which I think is good enough.
How many good, true left backs are there anyways?

 

[Willkiller]

Strange how we haven't thrashed any team this season. Even last season we decimated Sunderland and Villa right?

Indeed we did! Biggest we've won this season is 3-0. To be fair for most of the season we were a one man goal machine. Atleast now we're a two man goal machine

 

[Kyoufu]

Indeed we did! Biggest we've won this season is 3-0. To be fair for most of the season we were a one man goal machine. Atleast now we're a two man goal machine

Sort of.

Ba hasn't scored since February. Missed a penalty since. I don't expect him to score at this point.

HBA is getting some goals here and there, but I think for the most part we're still a one man goal machine.

 

[fuenf]

What does this say?

the upper one: "our way home"
lower one: "final at home"

 

[spidye]

What does this say?

our way home.

beaten

 

[Broder Salsa]

Just installed NeoGAF Pro Dark. Not sure if want.

I can't go back now. Haven't installed it on my laptop and it's a pain whenever i use it now, too damn bright.

 

[Pachimari]

Not really a lot of wingbacks much better than what Madrid have on the market though (at least not really any young ones). I know Varane is still only 18, but once he is put in centre, then Ramos can play RB, which I think is good enough.
How many good, true left backs are there anyways?

Not many, and we don't need any as you say. Marcelo is enough and both Coentrao and Arbeloa are fine backups.

We need a right back or backup central defender along a central midfielder probably.

Carvalho and Lass are the first out the door this coming summer.

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I hope that we will attack attack attack Bayern at the Bernabéu. We need to play to our strenghtes which is the attack and deadly counters.

Anyway, I'm happy and I believe we have the best chance of reaching the final. We are at home in the return leg and "just" need to win 1-0 and we always score.

 

[santouras]

I'll believe it when I see it.

Bayern at home will be more of a chance than Madrid on a neutral ground. Will be a match of the loldefenses tho

 

[elsk]

Not many, and we don't need any as you say. Marcelo is enough and both Coentrao and Arbeloa are fine backups.

We need a right back or backup central defender along a central midfielder probably.

Carvalho and Lass are the first out the door this coming summer.

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I hope that we will attack attack attack Bayern at the Bernabéu. We need to play to our strenghtes which is the attack and deadly counters.

Anyway, I'm happy and I believe we have the best chance of reaching the final. We are at home in the return leg and "just" need to win 1-0 and we always score.

And decent teams always score at the Bernabeu mwahaha.

 

[Antioch]

Kinda disappointed Bayern weren't able to score a couple more, but still it's a decent result. I honestly don't see too much reason for Real fans to be optimistic, there's no way that defense will withstand Bayern for a full match. 1-0 is very unlikely for Madrid.

 

[FootballFan]

i'm positive and say... 2:1 for us. i doubt real that real won't score. but i also think that this is one of those days where gomez just scores like crazy.

btw Alaba was really impressive today.

Watching Gary Neville's diving masterclass on Youtube, holy shit it's brilliant.

Wow. That was good. Thanks.

Wait until the imminent bad refereeing decisions in tomorrow's game.

IM READY!!!

 

[Phantast2k]

Not really a lot of wingbacks much better than what Madrid have on the market though (at least not really any young ones). I know Varane is still only 18, but once he is put in centre, then Ramos can play RB, which I think is good enough.
How many good, true left backs are there anyways?

Yeah, not that many. But aren't you rich as fuck? Go on spending spree, I don't care, lol.

But Coentrao is just horrible. Offensively as much as defensively. I mean Barca's got Dani Alves, who is the bomb going forward, but not so world class going back, so Barca adapts to this and changes their formation slightly (they play with a 3 man real defense for the most part). Either go with Marcelo and do a modern, fluid formation or try to buy someone who's more well-rounded.
You could always try to put some young prospect who is supposed to be an attacking midfielder or even a forward and remake them into nice wingbacks.
Alaba played in DM, LA for the most part before they realized they could put him in LB. Dortmund's Polish Dani Alves (Piszczek) was a center forward before Klopp told him to stfu and be a RB. This season he scored 4 goals and made 8 assists while being great defensively (kept Ribery at bay 2x).

What does this say?

"Final at home" in a degenerate Bavarian accent.

 

[elsk]

Kinda disappointed Bayern weren't able to score a couple more, but still it's a decent result. I honestly don't see too much reason for Real fans to be optimistic, there's no way that defense will withstand Bayern for a full match. 1-0 is very unlikely for Madrid.

I think it's a fine result, specially after the Dortmund meltdown. This match will be good to get some confidence back, and prepare for the 2nd leg.

Also, they're playing against Barcelona on the weekend, another lose would translate in a very damaged Real Madrid. If we play our cards correctly, we can play the final.

 

[elsk]

Yeah, not that many. But aren't you rich as fuck? Go on spending spree, I don't care, lol.

But Coentrao is just horrible. Offensively as much as defensively. I mean Barca's got Dani Alves, who is the bomb going forward, but not so world class going back, so Barca adapts to this and changes their formation slightly (they play with a 3 man real defense for the most part). Either go with Marcelo and do a modern, fluid formation or try to buy someone who's more well-rounded.
You could always try to put some young prospect who is supposed to be an attacking midfielder or even a forward and remake them into nice wingbacks.
Alaba played in DM, LA for the most part before they realized they could put him in LB. Dortmund's Polish Dani Alves (Piszczek) was a center forward before Klopp told him to stfu and be a RB. This season he scored 4 goals and made 8 assists while being great defensively (kept Ribery at bay 2x).

btw, you guys are close to buy a japanese RB right?

 

[Stubo]

Not sure if posted, but an awesome insight into diving.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq65vw_gary-neville-tells-it-like-it-is-on-diving_sport

I challenge any of you to disagree with this.

 

[Jin_7]

There, it was a hand ball.

Not intentional though, from what I can see. And the arm was right next to the body. Looked to me as if the ball hit it by chance.
So, one could also argue it wasn't a foul since when you get a ball shot at your arm without having an unnatural stance it's not a foul according to the rulebook.

 

[Pachimari]

Yeah, not that many. But aren't you rich as fuck? Go on spending spree, I don't care, lol.

But Coentrao is just horrible. Offensively as much as defensively. I mean Barca's got Dani Alves, who is the bomb going forward, but not so world class going back, so Barca adapts to this and changes their formation slightly (they play with a 3 man real defense for the most part). Either go with Marcelo and do a modern, fluid formation or try to buy someone who's more well-rounded.
You could always try to put some young prospect who is supposed to be an attacking midfielder or even a forward and remake them into nice wingbacks.
Alaba played in DM, LA for the most part before they realized they could put him in LB. Dortmund's Polish Dani Alves (Piszczek) was a center forward before Klopp told him to stfu and be a RB. This season he scored 4 goals and made 8 assists while being great defensively (kept Ribery at bay 2x).


"Final at home" in a degenerate Bavarian accent.

It already works with Marcelo.

Our formation is fluid and dynamic. When Marcelo goes up the field, Sergio Ramos goes to the left and thus the whole formation moves.

What we need is a reliable defensive right back but who is also not shy of going forward.

 

[Phantast2k]

btw, you guys are close to buy a japanese RB right?

Yeah, as a backup: http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/hiroki-sakai/profil/spieler_83002.html
We had a great rookie backup (Koch), but he got injured badly and recovers for more than a year now (I think we might transfer him on loan if he can ever play again) and the other one is just getting too old (Owomoyela).
Gotoku Sakai would have been great (he's totally two-footed), but Stuttgart snagged him and now he's beating over there :/

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It already works with Marcelo.

Our formation is fluid and dynamic. When Marcelo goes up the field, Sergio Ramos goes to the left and thus the whole formation moves.

What we need is a reliable defensive right back but who is also not shy of going forward.

Yeah, makes sense. I guess you don't play it as often in big games and those are the ones I catch.
But we should witness that in Bernabeu vs. Bayern.

 

[Kyoufu]

I challenge any of you to disagree with this.

 

[elsk]

Yes I saw Sakai in the last Stuttgart match, very solid player.

 

[fadetoblack]

Juve considering swoop for Drogba, according to Football-Italia.

DO NOT WANT. I know he's killer in front of goal but he's also 34.

In other words,

 

[FootballFan]

It already works with Marcelo.

Our formation is fluid and dynamic. When Marcelo goes up the field, Sergio Ramos goes to the left and thus the whole formation moves.

What we need is a reliable defensive right back but who is also not shy of going forward.

It is quite odd at the lack of truly good left-backs or right-backs out there. One of the weakest positions in todays game, not very easy to name 10 above average RBs / LBs:

Alves, Marcelo, Abidal, Lahm, Jordi Alba, Abate, Sagna, Richards, Pizchchszkz(Dortmund rb, not sure on spelling), and.....Ashley Cole?

Maybe someone can remind me of some more.

But I guess same can be done for most positions, I just feel like wing-backs are at a low atm.

 

[Antioch]

Just found out the referee for tomorrow's match is a Bayern fan and has a Catalan wife. Wonder if those factors will have any impact on the match...

 

[Kyoufu]

Just found out the referee for tomorrow's match is a Bayern fan and has a Catalan wife. Wonder if those factors will have any impact on the match...

I heard the referee's friend visited London once. That should even it up.

 

[Pachimari]

Yeah, as a backup: http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/hiroki-sakai/profil/spieler_83002.html
We had a great rookie backup (Koch), but he got injured badly and recovers for more than a year now (I think we might transfer him on loan if he can ever play again) and the other one is just getting too old (Owomoyela).
Gotoku Sakai would have been great (he's totally two-footed), but Stuttgart snagged him and now he's beating over there :/

/edit


Yeah, makes sense. I guess you don't play it as often in big games and those are the ones I catch.
But we should witness that in Bernabeu vs. Bayern.

Exactly. I don't know why Mourinho want us to be more defensive or cautious in big matches like Bayern and Barca, frustrating.

It is quite odd at the lack of truly good left-backs or right-backs out there. One of the weakest positions in todays game, not very easy to name 10 above average RBs / LBs:

Alves, Marcelo, Abidal, Lahm, Jordi Alba, Abate, Sagna, Richards, Pizchchszkz(Dortmund rb, not sure on spelling), and.....Ashley Cole?

Maybe someone can remind me of some more.

But I guess same can be done for most positions, I just feel like wing-backs are at a low atm.

it's odd indeed. I guess Evra is up there? But I don't know if his form has gone down as I don't follow Machester United.

I don't like the reports of us being interested in Kyle Walker and Glen Johnson but as many reports I don't believe them. Marca's readers even prefer us to promote Carvajal from Real Madrid Castilla (our B team) and he is indeed talented.

 

[Antioch]

It is quite odd at the lack of truly good left-backs or right-backs out there. One of the weakest positions in todays game, not very easy to name 10 above average RBs / LBs:

Alves, Marcelo, Abidal, Lahm, Jordi Alba, Abate, Sagna, Richards, Pizchchszkz(Dortmund rb, not sure on spelling), and.....Ashley Cole?

Maybe someone can remind me of some more.

But I guess same can be done for most positions, I just feel like wing-backs are at a low atm.

Based on the last couple of months or so, I would say a case could be made for Alaba being one of the best left-backs, or at least he's developing into one of the best.

 

[FootballFan]

I heard the referee's friend visited London once. That should even it up.

His puppies name is Blue, so that could factor into it too.

it's odd indeed. I guess Evra is up there? But I don't know if his form has gone down as I don't follow Machester United.

I don't like the reports of us being interested in Kyle Walker and Glen Johnson but as many reports I don't believe them. Marca's readers even prefer us to promote Carvajal from Real Madrid Castilla (our B team) and he is indeed talented.

From what I have seen, Evra has definately gone down hill in terms of performances in the last year.

Johnson or Walker at Madrid? Nope, don't see it. Havent heard of this Carvajal fella, Montoya looks like he has a great future for us and for the Spanish national team. Really good right-back. (+ Montoya looks like Fabregas

Spoiler

Well, kinda looks like him

)

 

[Error]

Marcelo gets exposed by speedy wingers. heck Afellay, who's not that impressive at all and not even a natural winger, caught him wrong footed for that assist to Messi last year's semis (which IMO decided that tie).

why do you think Mourinho always goes with Coentrao for the big matches?

Marcelo also has an habit of losing his cool when things are not going his or his team way, starts commiting clumsy fouls and dishes out poor tackles.

 

[rodvik]

I'd like Birmingham to come up because of Hughton

Birmingham could come up and Aston Villa go down.

Nightmare scenario.

 

[FootballFan]

Marcelo gets exposed by speedy wingers. heck Afellay, who's not that impressive at all and not even a natural winger, caught him wrong footed for that assist to Messi last year's semis (which IMO decided that tie).

why do you think Mourinho always goes with Coentrao for the big matches?

:O

Afellay is a very impressive player man! He has been unlucky with injuries and whatnot.

 

[Error]

:O

Afellay is a very impressive player man! He has been unlucky with injuries and whatnot.

not barcelona's level of impressive, IMO. not saying he is bad.

 

[FootballFan]

not barcelona's level of impressive, IMO. not saying he is bad.

He is, at least, as good as Pedro imo. Good squad player, I think he would be a great signing for a team like Arsenal.

 

[Splatt]

Juve considering swoop for Drogba, according to Football-Italia.

DO NOT WANT. I know he's killer in front of goal but he's also 34.

In other words,

lol Juve's transfer policy is baffling to me.

 

[Scum]

Holy shit! I saw the new thread on page 1 when I left for work! Fourteen pages already?? Tomorrow should be fun.

 

[Kyoufu]

Holy shit! I saw the new thread on page 1 when I left for work! Fourteen pages already?? Tomorrow should be fun.

OT9 hosts the biggest games of the season. The El Manchico on April 30 will send this thread into OT10.

 

[FootballFan]

Tomorrow should be fun.

 

[la_briola]

lol Juve's transfer policy is baffling to me.

Schalke wants him too, if Raul is going. :lol

 

[Kyoufu]

Holy shit, apparently Newcastle are attempting to sign Sigurdsson......

PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN!

 

[WJD]

Anyone mentioned how crap Bayern's pitch looked tonight?

 

[Ashes]

17 hours to go, no?

 

[Carbonox]

Holy shit, apparently Newcastle are attempting to sign Sigurdsson......

PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN!

Oh wow. That would be some signing. Was he at Hoffenheim while Ba was there cos that might come in to our favour?

EDIT: Yeah Ba was there. AWESOME. Go Ba, do us another favour.

 

[Willkiller]

Holy shit, apparently Newcastle are attempting to sign Sigurdsson......

PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN!

Good lord.

 

[Scum]

Wow. So Reading were promoted tonight? Congrats to them.

 

[spidye]

hopefully, this ends all the offside talk. gustavo is not in front of casillas. pepe is the one who blocks casilla's view

 

[GorillaJu]

Great result for Bayern. And I can only hope that somewhere up in that broad blue sky, in Footy Gaf heaven, a little Irish man is cracking a smile.