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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 6:50pm On Aug 29, 2023
Dollywood:


Rodri is 27, while Caicedo is 21. Rodri isn't worth 200m. The point is that Caicedo is already in the top 3 best DMs in the league at the age of 21. That hype inflated his worth. Of course, he has the potential to be better than Rodri.

Rodri, at Caicedo's age, was an unknown. Draw the lines, and you'll understand why he's worth that much.

Mind you, Caicedo having that much potential doesn't mean he can't flop or misuse his talent.
When did u started watching football
Rodri that was running the show at Villarreal and ATM please don't even compare dem Caicedo is all about energy and Tackle Rodri is everything apart from the Fact that he is slow hi currently the best midfielder in the world
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 6:47pm On Aug 29, 2023
Caicedobets:
U belong to europa same as Villa so they see u as mates.No respect for u grin
Your club don't belong anywhere
Now run along clown😟
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 4:26pm On Aug 28, 2023
Dollywood:


Bro, relax. It's the MLS
Have u watched any of inter Miami Game without Messi does guy are poor Even Eyimba will beat them
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 4:24pm On Aug 28, 2023
andrewbaba44:


They know the vibes

Rodri is next

If Dem Caiceido is 115m
That means Rodri is definitely 200+m
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 4:23pm On Aug 28, 2023
FirstbornWds:
Apology letter/form received. The rest of y'all should do the same and forward to me. I am compiling to send to the SHARK
Maybe you should calm down after 18 la Liga games we will review your take on 🦈
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 3:45pm On Aug 27, 2023
I don't understand Xavi Sha but I pray we win
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 3:40am On Aug 27, 2023
I have lost count of how many times Messi has made me say "How is that even possible?".

Every time he comes up with something extraordinary. It could be just a pass or a through ball, but the execution and the timing is so immaculate, and one can only wonder how he can see the passes he does.

In this situation, you would expect most players to play the ball back to the player on the edge of the box, or even if he can see the pass to the wide player, it would be behind him. But Messi being Messi, plays it through to the wide player and gets on the end of the cross to finish it.

He makes the game beautiful as we know it.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 3:32am On Aug 27, 2023
Dollywood:


Down to the manager and his tactics. Try to watch a Spurs game, and you'll see midfield a excellence from Pape Mate Sarr, Maddison, and Bissoumma.

I'm rooting for Spurs this season in the prem. I've been a lowkey Spurs fan in the Premier League, and this season, their new manager is smoking hot.

We have a better midfield than Spurs, yet we play like garbage. It's always difficult for Barça to play an attacking game with fluidity.

When I watch Spurs, I always have goosebumps. Ange Postecoglou (Spurs Manager) plays with a two-inverted full-back. This means he orders his fullbacks to invert into the midfield. And truly, when you watch Spurs, they dominate the midfield well.

He plays with wide midfielders. Son and Kulu play wide, which they don't usually do. They're used to being an inside forward. Especially Son.

Tottenham Hotspurs are playing beautiful football even against a low-block team, Spurs were creating chances after chances. They could have easily won 4-0 today if their attackers were more clinical.

My point is that Xavi isn't innovative enough. He recycles his tactics and doesn't allow an expressive football for the youngsters to express their creativity.

I mean, playing with a disciplined shape isn't bad, but Xavi isn't a manager of Barcelona's level.

I hate to say this, but Xavi is not a manager that can take the club to the dreamland like Pep, Enrique, and Rijkaard.

I don't know better than Xavi, but watching Barcelona's game these days is boring. There's nothing new in the team's tactics.

There is no tactical innovation; our pattern is always identical to the previous match, and teams easily defend against us. Barcelona has always been a terrific team, but these days, we struggle to create chances. Like we hardly create any clear-cut chances.

We shuffle and recycle passes here and there. No creativity and innovation.

That's why we got trashed out of the UCL last season. Even an average Manchester United knocked us out last season.

Try to watch a Spurs game, and you'll see how they delicately whip low crosses into the box and how they break presses with a one-two pass with their pivots. The way their midfielders escape pressure in a tight space. Damn.

Honestly, the only creative player in our squad is Pedri. He's the only player that can wiggle out of tight spaces and press resistance.

Also, Barcelona crumbles under teams that play with high intensity. Why? We're too poor in the middle of the park. No team can beat City with a high press. City players are programmed to be press-resistant.

Eddie Howe said there is no press ritual effective against City. Their ball retention is so high, like the ball is glued to their feet, or their brains are programmed to a level that they know where to be, what to do, and what not to do.

We have one of the best training facilities in the world, and I wonder what Xavi teaches his players.

Listen, I've also realized our play is not Barcelonaesque. We play more like Real Madrid these days.

In the preseason, Xavi said Arsenal played with much intensity. Of course, he'd say that. We're so bad when we're pressed behind. The UCL is all about intensity and pressure. Against Arsenal, we could hardly string passes together without losing the ball.

If we can learn how to play through the press and be press-proof, then we're one step closer to immortality.

Anyways, I hope Xavi proves me wrong. However, I don't like Raphinha that much. We're kidding ourselves if we think we can reach the UCL quarter-final with Raphinha as a starter.

I'm not saying he's bad, but man.

I'm out.
See epistle
Raphinha is bad
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 12:54am On Aug 26, 2023
20 mins ago: SPORT reports that Balde is a doubt for the Villarreal game.

10 mins ago: Romero reports that he suffers from a sprain and nothing else.

5 mins ago: Javi Miguel confirms that Balde is OK and will start against Villarreal.

Never a quiet day at Barcelona 😅!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 7:48am On Aug 25, 2023
6k
I was here

Pedri is injured
Lo celso link thunder fire Xavi
Cancelo deal is frustrating
Another day as a Barca' fans
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 7:15pm On Aug 21, 2023
Unpopular opinion: Can't we just go for this Greenwood guy
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 1:08pm On Aug 21, 2023
ThierryJay:


Apt. For low-blocking teams, why not consider switching to 3-4-3 to accommodate penetrative width and midfield control?
3-4-3 was what we played yesterday
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 10:20am On Aug 21, 2023
Kilishihunter:

Lol, see how you're conveniently making excuses for him whereas it was someone like ferran or raphinha the dragging would have beyond optimum levels yesterday
Note this was just 2 images I could pull out of the several haphazard performances he was dishing out especially in the first half, Taking too much time to shoot, Turning the ball over, not linking up with his teammates, Chance creation should not even be an excuse before we've all see how poor he's been since the world cup

Barca fans are double standard na
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 10:19am On Aug 21, 2023
FirstbornWds:
If Barca knows what's good for them.. Ferran should be starting matches.. You don't keep a player as hardworking and intelligent like that on the bench.

Definitely not for a 16 year old.
That 16 year old was our best attacker yesterday
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 3:05pm On Aug 20, 2023
Awesome01:


This Maxwell is actually a very lucky player sha.
Roberto is more lucky that nigga don't deserve to win shit in his life
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 3:04pm On Aug 20, 2023
oliverano:


Might?

Messi has won number 8 already and...

No female footballer is CURRENTLY close to this girl right here.

More like, we WILL see, not MIGHT!

Alexia injury was what slow her down
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 12:55pm On Aug 19, 2023
Kantebets:
Caicedo »»pedri + Gavi
Rest
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 3:20pm On Aug 17, 2023
brandon180:
Another injury for araujo

Error Gracia no dey ever get injury na only better players injury dey affect
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 3:18pm On Aug 17, 2023
Ballzproblem2:
Enzo , caicedo lavia will catwalk into your first eleven without training
U carry $333m buy garbage 850+ spent on transfer in less than 2 year u still finish 12th
And still yet you no be favorite to carry any thing this season
Carry this your comparison enter Twitter make u see how u go collect spiritual slap
Clown 🤡🤡🤡

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 11:59am On Aug 17, 2023
Ballzproblem2:
bums like this is why Barca won't win European trophy in the next ten years.


The quality between Madrid players and that of Barca is as clear as day and night.

upgrade your midfield and attack if not na la Liga your competition end
Who among ur nonsense midfield is better than De Jong
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 11:57am On Aug 17, 2023
brandon180:

I suspect he has attitude issues, especially after that stuff his father said months back.
But then, selling fati and leaving ferran fraudress? Probably not a good idea.
Like I said some days ago, I’m not sure xavi is sure of how he wants to play this season.
They stuff his father said is justifiable he wants his son to play.
If u are coaching a club and you know the quality between Ansu and Torres who would you pick
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 11:50pm On Aug 15, 2023
Kilishihunter:

I'm also in the same boat like you my brother cause I don't understand, If fati is going to be pushed out for Felix or the four man midfield then it might just be best to lower expectations this season for now, My fear is not just about losing fati but him going to one of our rivals that'll make him torment us in the future, We didn't get Neymar again due to several factors especially finance so what's the rocus?
I don't even get they fact that despite having a poor season he was our second highest goal scorer in the league behind lewy and then there this Dumbo jombo ferren fruadass who is still in his plan.
I don't understand oo
Is it that Ansu has Attitude issues abi his work ethic are bad.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 11:00pm On Aug 13, 2023
📊| Jules Koundé 🆚️ Getafe.

- 150 Touches.
- 121/132 Passes.
- 6/8 Long Balls.
- 22 Passes Into Final Third.
- 1 Dribble.
- 0 Times Dispossessed.
- 4 Chances Created, 1 Big.
- 1 Shot.
- 7 Clearances.
- 7 Headed Clearances.
- 8 Ball Recoveries.
- 1 Interception.
- 0 Times Dribbled Past.
- 3/3 Duels Won.
- 4/6 Aerials Won.
- 2 Fouls Won.
- 0 Fouls Committed.

#KOS

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 10:55pm On Aug 13, 2023
andrewbaba44:
This ref need to leave football for UFC grin

Once again Lewandowski your days as a Barca starter are numbered
Who wan bench am Marc Guii

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 10:54pm On Aug 13, 2023
oliverano:


grin grin grin grin grin

But they said he gets the job done. So no G/A for him today abi

That he's a Brazilian is something I can't wrap my ahead around. Too mid!

Na immigrant he be oo even Antony get tricks but this one na error 401
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 10:52pm On Aug 13, 2023
Neymar is needed I never wanted him but we need a difference maker that was what Dembele was doing
Abde is not barca level abeg
Xavi na big olodo dumbass
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 10:48pm On Aug 13, 2023
Kilishihunter:
Abde Kai
Don't make us remember dembele na
This guy decision making is poorer than Dembele
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 9:43pm On Aug 13, 2023
oliverano:


When Xavi insisted on Alonslow in Europe which brought us to Europa then I knew he's very stubborn.

If we enter Europa again, he should be sacked immediately!

Plenty coach dey.Italy former coach dey find work
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 9:42pm On Aug 13, 2023
oliverano:


grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

What of goals and assist stats?
Thunder fire am with him nonsense goals perhaps that in the past we can't be living in the past
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 9:40pm On Aug 13, 2023
Kilishihunter:

Brrrrruuuhhh because he wants to win, does that mean he should instruct his players to be giving our players RKOs and Chokeslams? This is like the old serie A tactics of the mid 90s to early 2000s, [b]See how we almost lost gundogan to that Damian Suarez elbow, [/b]Even calm Alena we used to know don turn gangster

That should have been a card but VAR where on vacation
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 9:37pm On Aug 13, 2023
oliverano:


Yep, all those 1:0 of last season fit turn to 0:0 if Xavi does not get his act together.

See this Xavi he won't change this his 4 man midfield oo even if Abde/Fati is performing. He to rigid and a stubborn Goat
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by Oldboss(m): 9:35pm On Aug 13, 2023
OkpaNsukkaisBae:
clueless useless xavi playing pedri out of position...

frustrated raphinha pouring his frustration out. idiot no be me tell u say make u be dunce.

balde being anonymous.

kudoz 2 kounde. he dey ball

One player against 3 what do u expect

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