Village Idiot

Well, I've only seen him in the CL/EL, I'll admit that. But that's probably closer to the standard of opposition that he'll be facing in the PL than Tavriya Simferopol while playing for what's the best team in the country by miles. And yes, we were shite yesterday, not too worried given that we've only had one month of training with the new manager, and that Atlético started their preseason way earlier and they athletic advantage was on display.

I will nail my colors to the mast and say that I think Willian's overrated. Great player to watch whenever I've seen him, but not as influental as he should be given his ability.

To be honest, since he isn't playing for my team I find Suárez' antics entertaining in a watch-a-trainwreck kind of thing. Plus he's a great footballer.

Been a great night Wrath on midfield, Lust on the bench and Sloth subbed in at around the 70 mark.

Bale to stay at Spurs then.

Di María is great when he's arsed to. That usually happens when there's a new contract on the horizont.

My record is 109 many years ago when I captained Lampard and he went on a hat trick plus assists. Got 50+ off him only.

Benzema is utterly brilliant on his day, but surely Arsenal don't need yet another mentally weak player?

56 - Could've been worse I guess.

There's another leg at the Camp Nou.

You did. Two months ago. (cunts)

Problem with Gourcuff is that going off what I've seen him these years in the CL with Lyon (and his Ligue stats don't suggest otherwise), his best days seem to be further and further spaced. Yesterday he was truly ineffectual against Real Sociedad, and Real Sociedad didn't actually dominate the game despite the scoreline.

They'll bid 8,5m

Atlético - Barça games are usually like that. Quite wild.

Had truly great season at Bourdeaux when on loan from Milan IIRC, then he sorta slowly declined. He's a rather ineffectual player when I see him nowadays, but hasn't had the best of luck with injuries.

Well, mandatory Villa goal out of the way. Yeah, Alba's a twat, thought we already agreed on that months ago.

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He looked massively off the pace in the weekend, will probably take him a bit of time to get up to speed.

I just see a bunch of squares in Joey's tweet. Guess I'm seeing it censored or something?

He plays in the hole mostly. He operates nearer the box, he's not a CM like Cabaye. But I suppose with Sissoko and Tiote it would be a decently balanced midfield.

It's illegal to to that How so? Lyon can sell Gomis for the price of their choosing can't they? Didn't Porto pull that stunt with the Moutinho/Rodríguez two-fer to Monaco? Is there any substance to all this Gourcuff talk by the way? Used to be one of my favorite players until he went to Meelan and seemingly lost all his swagger.

Zupacopa later tonight. Can't wait. Too fucking late though.

Reports that we've signed Denis Suárez from City for a mere €1.5m I'm not sure he's good enough to get to the senior squad, but he's a highly rated youngster and at that price is essentially risk-free. Wonder why City are letting him go for such a pittance.

You didn't spend that much in January to begin with? What was the total net spend? Around 15 million?

It's easier to be a gentleman when you're out of a heated situation. Being good in interviews and shit doesn't cut it if you're twat in the touchline to try to gain an advantage or deflect blame. Happens often, though, even Pep lost it in a few games for example. Preaching to the choir here, but SBR was probably the best on that regard we've had at Barça.