Astroblack

ESPN FC panel were saying Barca are on the decline and their era of dominance is over. Craig Burley was the only one defending them. The moron host said that Busquets will never get back to the level he was at before. Shaka Hislop just seems so stupid, too. Iniesta is 32, not 36, he doesn't need replacing immediately. He's probably got two-three maybe more seasons left. Also Ian Wright yesterday was shocking. I thought Messi played well personally, but if you heard his punditry, you'd think he was anonymous.

Been saying this for years. Arturo Vidal is funny.

Haven't seen that look on Conte's face before.

Outstanding from Rashford.

Costa is such a cunt.

What a lovely ball by Hererra.

Holy shit, David Villa just scored a half volley from the half way line.

I also wondered about. The few times I saw him for Atletico, he looked nervous, but you could see with an extended period in the team, he'd be solid like he is now.

Didn't look like a foul. Juve got a way with that

I genuinely wonder if Real lobbied for it.

After that PSG comeback, I can't take opposition goals against Barcelona seriously.

They're not. IMO Wenger is getting quite a lot out of them. Doesn't excuse the finishes, mind. Transfers should have been stronger.

Same! Yesterday he was pretty embarrassing. He was on the flopping and diving every time he was tackled. Missed an open goal. He just seems to take two or three extra touches at all times. Dele Alli on the other hand, I love. LOVE! I feel like for once, we have a German type player. Still raw, but makes great decisions at this age. I really believe he's the future of England.

Legends in NYC?

Are they using video technology in Spain? Kept seeing play stop for long periods during the Malaga - Barca game especially the first goal.

A lot going on with Mahrez's haircut.

Bit early to say that Def too early but he has been everywhere today. Having an excellent game. Barkley on the other hand needs to get the fuck up. He's been rolling around the ground maybe five times so far.

How did he miss that? Wtf 3-2

Well this has started quite nicely.

But he was a good player at Arsenal. He just looks ordinary at City. Career/money wise - Yes. But as a footballer, his levels dropped quite drastically. He also has averages like 20 PL games a season at City and shares the LB position with Kolarov. While at Arsenal, he was starting whenever he was fit.

I'd take Clichy. He's had a strange career. When he was at Arsenal, I thought he was one of the best left backs in the world. Then he went to City and his career just dipped. But I think he could do well for us.

Yes and no. Sissoko was a bizarre decision (still wondering if it was to do with taxes given our huge profit this year) but Wanyama has been a massive success. I genuinely believe that Janssen has the potential to be an excellent buy - the guy is only 22. GKN is younger still, but hasn't really shown a lot. I suppose the concern with Zaha is workrate, but there's an argument that he's exactly the kind of player we are missing. The trouble is - as always - that we can't even come close to matching the wages that the big guys dole out. I believe Ashley Young is being paid more than any Spurs player, and nearly double the wages of most of our first team, let alone our squad players. I would argue that Alexis Sanchez would score 30 goals a season in our team - he's just about perfect for us - but we simply can't afford the wages for players like that. We end up taking punts on players like N'jie, N'Koudou, Chadli, Son etc etc and just have to hope that enough of them work out. Next season will be interesting. A few of your players initially started slow and are now mainstays in the team. For instance, Dembele. He came in with a lot of hype as he was really good with Fulham but IMO failed to deliver in his first few seasons. And a lot of Spurs players regard him as the best player in the team on a technical level. Now look at him, he's a key part of the team. I really like Pochettino because he persists with his players. Hell, even Sissoko could step up next season.

I feel like even if he isn't as consistent in the PL next season as he is now, we should always have him starting. Would rather have him than a hot shot continental winger that will perform better for two years but then leave at the first opportunity. I feel like Ritchie knows he's at a huge club and appreciates it.

I hope Ritchie stays for years to come. There may be better players out there, but his character is worth a whole lot more.

Their bench of Ben Davies, Trippier, and Son are really stepping in this period. Last season, they didn't lose any of their players but their transfers in were really poor. Next year they should go for Ward Prowse, and Nathan Redmond. I don't think Zaha, who they've been linked with, suits their style of play.