Village Idiot

They did the rounds last season & some came up with the classic of something along the lines of "it is how latin lads hang out". I don't grab other guys' nipples and kiss them in the mouth.

Aye, they seem to be old... guess we are slow in Spain catching up with the news. Some blogger posted them last week.

Ah Xisco, did you already talk about the gay photos that surfaced of him about a week ago?

Yes. I'm also sort of amused how he talks as if Viduka and Bassong were still part of the team. Has anybody told him?

I'm pretty sure the rule calls for handballs to be deliberate.

Where is this interview? I wouldnt mind just throwing it through an online translator and decrypting it. Here you are, feel free to ask if something really picks up your curiosity: http://www.marca.com/charlas/jose_enrique/04112009.html I must admit that his Spanish grammar is, well, a bit poor and some of his sentences need decryption even in Spanish.

In the interview, José Enrique admits that the team spirit last season was poor, and that some players were overconfident.

Casillas as usual showing why I think he's the best keeper of the world. The cunt.

A stone? Jesus Christ. Probably a Frente Atlético c***.

I was just thinking the same. Did you happen to see what was wrong with that manager there? Looked like he was getting some treatment for something. Something hit him in the face, couldn't see what.

Madrid is winning 0-3 and the game is pretty much in the bag, but that doesn't stop Sergio Ramos to show his uncanny ability to get sent off. In a less amusing note, something has struck Pellegrini in his face. That's the Vicente Calderón closed down, you idiot fan.

Can you explain me what's the deal with the renaming? Is Newcastle seeing extra coin from it (it's MA's company afterall so I doubt it)? I have read that's mostly and "ad" for other companies to to get a sponsor that actually pays for it.

0-2 Marcelo. Think I'll stop reporting Madrid goals for this game, I feel dirty Pretty impressive how Atlético never, ever do the business against Real.

More red meat for you lot, then: Q: "How are Newcastle fans facing relegation?" José Enrique: "Truth is they are giving us an impressive support. Home and away, there's always a great following when we play. They are with us until death".

And there it goes, Kaká 0-1.

4-2 after Messi and Keita (his, not ours) score in the dying minutes of the game. Now we segue onto the Real - Atlético derby. Atlético hasn't defeated Real Madrid in 10 years. Agüero on the bench with a knock.

Will translate his entire answer then... José Enrique: "I'm already in a big team. Newcastle are a great club. City might become a big team but Newcastle is one of England's greats and I'm very happy to be here".

Can't say I'm too keen on his signing, particularly since it won't be a bargain. We do need a left winger though.

Oh, and... Q: "In what big English team would you love to play?" José Enrique: "I'm already in a big team"

Ok, he gave the interview and - as you can expect - it was pretty par for the course. He dodged all the questions regarding him signing for some other club in January (said nobody made a formal offer for him in the summer), had praise for the fans, said he loves living in England, wants to bring the club back up, etc... Best part is when he says that Viduka was his favorite player at Newcastle. He also said he thinks Bassong was the best defender in the team.

Been reported by our press that we are meeting this Wednesday with Man City officials to talk about Robinho's transfer...

Well it would be when they had it perfect last season, and now its not. Results are results obviously, but they're not as good as last year, and Real have improved drastically. Really? I haven't seen a drastic improvement. He's been injured for a few weeks. What about the other 100 million pounds they spent? Not working out, then? Is Enrique even mentioned as a potential squad member? Capdevilla is weak. You'd think he would get a chance. Not going to happen while playing in the Championship. I reckon he would be in the mix if Newcastle hadn't got relegated. Hmmm....I just hope that's not reason he mentions when Atletico or someone sign him in January. Regarding that, there's that interview that he gave in Spain where he said there had been "interest in him but no formal offers" before the season started. They also asked him about Valencia/Atlètico/Villarreal etc... coming after him and he dodged the question with the usual "i only want to focus on Newcastle" talk. Most amusing thing of the whole interview is that he said that Viduka was his favorite player at Newcastle. He had great praise for the fans.

Is Enrique even mentioned as a potential squad member? Capdevilla is weak. You'd think he would get a chance. Not going to happen while playing in the Championship. I reckon he would be in the mix if Newcastle hadn't got relegated since there was talk of it while he was at Villarreal.

Pity Spain has such good options for the wings, otherwise I would fancy Pedro having a chance of making the World Cup. He still can if he keeps this goalscoring form all season though, 8 in 15 for a winger is silly.

I don't think the absences of Xavi, Iniesta or Messi will be doing them any favours. Yeah, I dont mean just this game though, they don't seem as scary without Eto'o. As a few people have said before, Eto'o defended from the front and caused the opposition to mistakes, meaning more chances. Ibra offers something different. Aye, Eto'o would have never given an assist like Zlatan did for the first goal. Very different players, all have a lot going for them. I wish I could stitch Zlatan's ability with Eto'o's drive and aggresiveness.