Village Idiot

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.

That'll be the end for Martino? He'd been sacked one way or the other. Now it'll just be easier.

Ok, gonna drow my sorrows in alcohol. Had we won, I'd have gotten drunk celebrating.

Can understand everybody here rooting for the underdog. Well, losing this league will sting - I always feel you never know if you'll be winning again (see Arsenal after their run in the early 2000s). But can't say we deserved much today.

In 40 minutes time, perhaps say that. You're still a single goal from the title. Atlético can calmly shut up shop now. It's over.

I said three months ago, when we were topping the table and Valdés did his knee, that no side can win s*** with Pinto as keeper. I sadly feel vindicated.

Yes!

Hell, how could this team reach the FA cup final?

Valencia have accepted a takeover bid from Singapore businessman Peter Lim.

Makes no sense. They have trouble keeping all their AMs happy as it is. He's been linked to Atlético throughout the season, though. 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.