Yes.
At Arsenal he popped up all over the pitch and influenced the game. They don't like him doing that at Barca as it doesn't suit their tactics.
I don't think he's playing that badly tbh. He just isn't the main man like he used to be.
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Yes.
At Arsenal he popped up all over the pitch and influenced the game. They don't like him doing that at Barca as it doesn't suit their tactics.
I don't think he's playing that badly tbh. He just isn't the main man like he used to be.
Sviatoslav
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Russia get a late winner against Azerbaijan and Portugal loses points to best Ireland. What a fantastic day. 5 points up in the group now. We broke Portugal's will in the last match. Pepe was so salty that he broke a pane of glass in the locker room after the match.
alexthekid
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Not so sure that I would give up being "that" player for a big club to become just one of the bunch in a bigger club
Broder Salsa
Banned
What's sad is that Alexis and Falcao cost the same money
They didn't, although Sanchez was way over priced.
That's what I thought but I haven't really seen Barcelona enough to really say. It's such a shame because he was so incredible for us.
FootballFan
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Much better player to watch at Arsenal. He was the main man there and knew he was responsible to create and do stuff, which he usually did. At Barca he does simple passes, jogs and not much really because he knows the 3 gods can create the goals.
I can praise his hard work in defense though, same with Sanchez, but that isn't the most important thing.
Sanchez was so awesome last season, he has had a pretty damn shit start to this season.
AndresON777
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Well done. We did the same to Uruguay last month and now they're in danger of not even making the world cup.
WoodenLung said:
Pretty sure both were over 40 million euros
Vivalaraza
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I really don't think Cesc is any worse.
He's just not the key player. Most players look better when they get the freedom and responsibility to lead the side.
Barca have 3/4 players at least ahead of him and set roles in their side which are occupied by players which are just so good at those jobs. Busquets is perfect in the DM role, Xavi is the master of setting tempo, Messi is just the best...and then Iniesta is the guy who floats around picking it up in the pockets and he's pretty damn good too.
Cesc just hasn't got his chance.
He's just not the key player. Most players look better when they get the freedom and responsibility to lead the side.
Barca have 3/4 players at least ahead of him and set roles in their side which are occupied by players which are just so good at those jobs. Busquets is perfect in the DM role, Xavi is the master of setting tempo, Messi is just the best...and then Iniesta is the guy who floats around picking it up in the pockets and he's pretty damn good too.
Cesc just hasn't got his chance.
The_Hitcher89
Member
He's not worse tehnically (probably) but he is worse in that he doesn't get to display his ability. It goes beyond being overshadowed imo, and veers into the territory of simply not fitting right
AndresON777
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Vivalaraza
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Sanchez was 26M Euro rising to 35M in clauses.
Falcao was 40M Euro rising to 50M.
Something like that.
Yeah you're right.
He should come to United and warm the bench for Clev.
I think the story was that they missed an installment of the fee and Porto were threatening to report them. No clue what happened but I remember reading an article that portrayed Atletico as in a very bad financial position.
Meus Renaissance
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Even if it were financially possible, I think Cesc has too much to rejoin Arsenal until he proves himself at Barcelona
FootballFan
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Yeah like I said in my post, he isn't a worse player than he was at Arsenal at all. But he is much less fun to watch.
His role doesn't let him show anything, when you have Messi, Xavi and Iniesta in a team + Busquets dominating the middle it will always be hard for you to take charge and stand out.
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Also Error I don't think anyone here is complaining about that penalty, everyone misses penalties, Robben, Messi, Ronaldo etc.
Just saw tonights results, fuck Germany and Northern Ireland ruining my big accumulator.
PS How the fuck did we draw with Portugal?! Dunno whether to be happy that we managed a shock point or that they buggered up (although with Germany drawing that doesn't really matter now).
PS How the fuck did we draw with Portugal?! Dunno whether to be happy that we managed a shock point or that they buggered up (although with Germany drawing that doesn't really matter now).
at arsenal he wasn't overshadowed by anyone, at Barca there's more competition and he is constantly overshadowed by Xavi, Iniesta and Messi.
He is not better or worse, imo.
I think he has been fantastic for us, so far. We would've lost that Sevilla match if it wasn't for him.
He is not better or worse, imo.
I think he has been fantastic for us, so far. We would've lost that Sevilla match if it wasn't for him.
Falcao.
Vivalaraza
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He's too expensive for everyone but the mega-rich clubs.
Only PSG, Chelsea, City and possibly Madrid could afford him.
FootballFan
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He just joined Dortmund, don't really see him leaving. Isco, Falcao and Llorente seem like more likely transfers imo. edit Scratch that, who knows wtf will happen with Llorente lol.
I agree with you on Reus.
I can't see him leaving either but I'm sure a lot of clubs will be interested in him when the transfer market opens.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
lol apparently the Venezuelan organisers played Mexico's anthem instead of Ecuador's lol
Rodriguez deserves better than manure.
AndresON777
shooting blanks
My waifus :/
I'd like for James to go to Spain but I wouldn't mind Falcao staying at Atletico. James needs to bulk up a bit before he goes to a bigger league imo. Paraguay was fouling the shit out of him last friday.
James scored this against Chile last month from a free kick:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqjgw18siDs
FootballFan said:
Llorente is going to Barca. He's already used to riding the bench for the national team anyway
The_Hitcher89
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lol Juanfran
Take your Suji avatar off when you talk shit like that.
Vivalaraza
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We won't get him anyway.
FootballFan
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I don't think anyone here even said he is going to ManUtd..lol
Vivalaraza
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United should keep raiding Dortmund.
Hummels and Gundogan would be the stuff of dreams.
We won't be able to afford either
Hummels and Gundogan would be the stuff of dreams.
We won't be able to afford either
AndresON777
shooting blanks
It was rumoured before. Personally I think he'll go to PSG. He already put on a clinic against them in the champions league a couple of weeks ago.
James goal vs PSG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY1p0AT47Is
I wanted Arsenal to go for Lars Bender but we wont...
Hell yeah. Teammate Szczesny should be working on him for us as he would be a fantastic signing,
The_Hitcher89
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United should keep raiding Dortmund.
Hummels and Gundogan would be the stuff of dreams.
We won't be able to afford either
1) People saying 'the' Arsenal
2) The word 'banter'
3) Commentators and pundits being afraid to use the word 'dive' when discussing a British/Irish player
4) Claiming that a draw/loss is harsh when your result hasn't been affected by the officials/unfortunate circumstance
5) Mark Halsey
6) Everything Eric Cantona ever did being cosidered a stroke of genius
7) Lee Sharpe's dress sense
8) 'Olé'
9) Going over the top when defending the suggestion of bias and incompetence
10) Typical *, leaving things til the last minute/making things hard for ourselves/screwing up when we're on the verge of success
11) Teams that play on with an 'injured' teammate, then expect the other team to put the ball out when they lose it
12) Man Utd fans whinging about a lack of transfer funds
Vivalaraza
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United DO want him. We've scouted him extensively.
We just won't be able to afford him.
You murdered me.1) People saying 'the' Arsenal
2) The word 'banter'
3) Commentators and pundits being afraid to use the word 'dive' when discussing a British/Irish player
4) Claiming that a draw/loss is harsh when your result hasn't been affected by the officials/unfortunate circumstance
5) Mark Halsey
6) Everything Eric Cantona ever did being cosidered a stroke of genius
7) Lee Sharpe's dress sense
8) 'Olé'
9) Going over the top when defending the suggestion of bias and incompetence
10) Typical *, leaving things til the last minute/making things hard for ourselves/screwing up when we're on the verge of success
11) Teams that play on with an 'injured' teammate, then expect the other team to put the ball out when they lose it
12) Man Utd fans whinging about a lack of transfer funds
There is nothing worse you can say.
United should keep raiding Dortmund.
Hummels and Gundogan would be the stuff of dreams.
We won't be able to afford either
I know we need a quality midfielder but I'd have to choose Hummels if we were going for another Dortmund player. Rio and Vidic aren't getting any younger and all we have as replacements are Evans and two kids in Smalling and Jones.
We'd never get Hummels anyway. He signed a contract extension in the Summer.
FootballFan
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The scenes from the u21 Serbia - England game.
Danny Rose looks so angry, monkey sounds and what not made towards him. Disgraceful, sore losers.
Danny Rose looks so angry, monkey sounds and what not made towards him. Disgraceful, sore losers.
AndresON777
shooting blanks
1) People saying 'the' Arsenal
2) The word 'banter'
3) Commentators and pundits being afraid to use the word 'dive' when discussing a British/Irish player
4) Claiming that a draw/loss is harsh when your result hasn't been affected by the officials/unfortunate circumstance
5) Mark Halsey
6) Everything Eric Cantona ever did being cosidered a stroke of genius
7) Lee Sharpe's dress sense
8) 'Olé'
9) Going over the top when defending the suggestion of bias and incompetence
10) Typical *, leaving things til the last minute/making things hard for ourselves/screwing up when we're on the verge of success
11) Teams that play on with an 'injured' teammate, then expect the other team to put the ball out when they lose it
12) Man Utd fans whinging about a lack of transfer funds
http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2012/10/15/actualidad/1350329162_598731.html
Tottenham's future?
Everyone loves him.
Best one on the list.1) People saying 'the' Arsenal
2) The word 'banter'
3) Commentators and pundits being afraid to use the word 'dive' when discussing a British/Irish player
4) Claiming that a draw/loss is harsh when your result hasn't been affected by the officials/unfortunate circumstance
5) Mark Halsey
6) Everything Eric Cantona ever did being cosidered a stroke of genius
7) Lee Sharpe's dress sense
8) 'Olé'
9) Going over the top when defending the suggestion of bias and incompetence
10) Typical *, leaving things til the last minute/making things hard for ourselves/screwing up when we're on the verge of success
11) Teams that play on with an 'injured' teammate, then expect the other team to put the ball out when they lose it
12) Man Utd fans whinging about a lack of transfer funds
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