Village Idiot

We did go for Filipe Luís when he was at Depor, we just couldn't agree a price. Then he got crocked and we sort of forgot about him. To be frank there were lots of doubts around his fitness when he signed for Atlético, and he had trouble with that at the start of his career there - but they obviously made the right decision in hindsight. I'll be really p*ssed off if we sell Alexis, but I've long given up on this board doing anything remotely sensible transfer-wise.

There is a lot of truth in that to be fair, but ironically it looks like we're going to go with 3-5-2 in Brazil.. Mainly because our defenders are f***ing s**** mind.. He played 3-5-2 at Barça too.

Saw the Argentina one. Thought it was good except the f**king German comedian who I hate

I'm still not sure what that face tries to convey. Disappointment? Frowning?

We're linked with Mandzukic but it's silly season.

The Segunda division is so unpredictable this season. Hope LP don't blow it again if they make the play offs. Yeah, Liga Adelante has been mental this season. There's loads of teams that have been involved in *both* the relegation battle and the fight for the playoffs at different points of the year

We got Ter Stegen and looks like we'll promote Masip from Barça B, who's done quite well there. We'll probably sign some older guy to balance their youth.

Thing with Cesc is that he always starts the season really strong and becomes a Walking Dead extra around January or so. This has happened every year since signing regardless of position. But with Xavi pushed to a secondary role this season we can't give up on somebody as talented as him. Luís Enrique's Celta started a bit poorly but have had an amazing second half of the season. Certainly taking them to 9th is a big achievement. They were pretty direct and attack-minded, and a complete shambles at the back. Fits the blueprint I guess.

Past it. But yeah, our board has been awful in managing the transition. Looks like we'll calling back Deulofeu and Rafinha, though, so that's some fresh blood. Madness to sell Alexis after his best season at the club, though. Pedro too, actually I think our wings are fine. Adriano is a very useful utility player to cover both fullbacks. Only reason I can see to sell Alexis or Pedro is to shoe-horn Neymar into the team, as he didn't deserve to be in your starting 11. Sadly this could be the reason. If Deulofeu comes back that's another contender for the wings - but Pedro and Alexis bring a lot to the team.

Oh, and we've confirmed Luís Enrique as our new manager. We'll see. He's blown hot and cold, but I have great memories from his times at Barça B.

Past it. But yeah, our board has been awful in managing the transition. Looks like we'll calling back Deulofeu and Rafinha, though, so that's some fresh blood. Madness to sell Alexis after his best season at the club, though. Pedro too, actually I think our wings are fine. Adriano is a very useful utility player to cover both fullbacks.

Depor need just 3 points from the next 3 games to secure promotion to La Liga. Happy to see them back.

Looks like the Brazilian authorities are expecting an invasion from Klendathu during the competition: http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/week051614/s_w15_20081913.jpg

They are like the itch that just won't go away.

They are saying that Lim controls an investment fund that holds the rights of Benfica's Rodrigo, among others.

how on earth are they managing that? By selling their star striker for €40m in a few weeks and probably spending half of that on his replacement, plus using the CL money in the same manner. Their debt repayments are reportedly around €40m a season or so. For many years they have easily been one of the worst run clubs in Spain. no i meant how are they managing to build up such a debt Without actually checking, i'd presume; trying to compete with the other two (on transfers too) while earning a fraction of their TV money. There's that, certainly, but the owners are massive crooks too.

Spanish clubs are traditionally hostile to away fans - prices are hysterical and allocations usually very low. For example I'd have to pay north of 90€ to watch Barça at any pitch other than Camp Nou, while I pay 45€ for similar tickets at home (I tend to sit near the away end for the banter). Spain's also larger than England so travelling times are bigger too, which makes it difficult to arrange transportation if you want to travel cheap. I.e. it's a 6-hour bus ride from Barcelona to Madrid; the high-speed rail is less than half that but too expensive for most people.

Dunno, the only s*** final I remember with him in charge was the one we lost 1-0 against Real and that one had Mourinho mourinhying it. All others have had 2 goals in them at the very least, quite often more.

The guy apparently tried to buy a few PL teams before. Any word if he's a crook or a potentially good owner for them?

Wow, the German Cup final has managed to be an incredibly boring game.

There's no trophy presentation. Our beloved FA president is away taking bribes on UEFA business

And he doesn't even look cool, he just acts cool. I can't pull it off like him though. Dat swagger.

I love Jurgen Klopp, mostly because he looks like a cooler version of me.

That'll be the end for Martino? He'd been sacked one way or the other. Now it'll just be easier. Who would you like to see replace him? It will be Luís Enrique barring big surprise. To be frank I'm not sure there's anybody available who I would back 100%, otherwise I'd love Klopp. Guaranteed fun in and out of the pitch.

That'll be the end for Martino? He'd been sacked one way or the other. Now it'll just be easier. Wasn't it one year contract? And he's not renewing his, or have I missed something? No, it runs until 2015.