Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Looks like Heskey could be out for the season, something about Martin O'Neill wrestling him to the ground in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 man city are bidding 17million for that beach ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Santana was sacked from South Africa, they will be a disaster in the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Santana was sacked from South Africa, they will be a disaster in the World Cup. Atleast that'll mean they have McCarthy for the finals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Leicester City in talks to sign Edgar Davids! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1221893/Leicester-join-Portsmouth-scrap-free-agent-Edgar-Davids-Foxes-confirm-shock-talks-pitbull.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Just because I like spreading Cesc rumours. Local rag saying that Laporta is working to bring him on the January window and everything is agreed pending convincing Wegner to let him go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Just because I like spreading Cesc rumours. Local rag saying that Laporta is working to bring him on the January window and everything is agreed pending convincing Wegner to let him go There lies the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 How exactly could Fabregas play alongside Xavi and Iniesta? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 How exactly could Fabregas play alongside Xavi and Iniesta? Exactly. Their system works like it does due to having that holding player there. And Cesc isn't good enough to dislodge either of those two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Xavi's suceeder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Xavi's suceeder. We all know that. But what is the point of buying him now? If he even wants to go now, as Cesc will know that in a few years when Xavi is on the way out he could then stand a chance of getting a regular game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Iniesta goes to the left (he is kinda wasted there but has played lots as winger), midfield pair of Xavi and Cesc. He is however, looked more as the long term replacement for Xavi, who's turning 30 this season (although no signs of him decaying so far). I don't think it's going to happen this January really, no snowball chance in hell. I just finds all the Cesc obsession quite entertaining. It happens every time a former youth player makes it big away from the fold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I found it truly amazing that Xavi still lives with his parents in Terassa, not only that but his bedroom is tiny! No big telly just a bed and some shelves for medals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Why muck about and change the system of the best or at very least second best team in europe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 And yes, our system works due to our holding mid. That was one of Rijkaard's greatest tactical changes. We always played Xavi as a deep-lying playmaker in the mould of Guardiola (he was always hailed as his successor), but that was really holding his game back in hindsight. Rijkaard played him further forward in the field and gave him a holding mid to protect him, and he finally fulfilled his potential. Also, we aren't changing our system. Iniesta plays left wing pretty often. Again, I think it's detrimental and would rather wait on Cesc at least another season, but as I said we are historically pretty anal about bringing back prodigal sons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 And yes, our system works due to our holding mid. That was one of Rijkaard's greatest tactical changes. We always played Xavi as a deep-lying playmaker in the mould of Guardiola (he was always hailed as his successor), but that was really holding his game back in hindsight. Rijkaard played him further forward in the field and gave him a holding mid to protect him, and he finally fulfilled his potential. Also, we aren't changing our system. Iniesta plays left wing pretty often. Again, I think it's detrimental and would rather wait on Cesc at least another season, but as I said we are historically pretty anal about bringing back prodigal sons. Would Cesc qualify as homegrown for the Champions League? I say that knowing you aren't exactly short of home grown players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 And yes, our system works due to our holding mid. That was one of Rijkaard's greatest tactical changes. We always played Xavi as a deep-lying playmaker in the mould of Guardiola (he was always hailed as his successor), but that was really holding his game back in hindsight. Rijkaard played him further forward in the field and gave him a holding mid to protect him, and he finally fulfilled his potential. Also, we aren't changing our system. Iniesta plays left wing pretty often. Again, I think it's detrimental and would rather wait on Cesc at least another season, but as I said we are historically pretty anal about bringing back prodigal sons. Would Cesc qualify as homegrown for the Champions League? I say that knowing you aren't exactly short of home grown players. No, he moved out when he was... 16, I think? UEFA only counts years after they are 15 for the homegrown rule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Xavi's suceeder. We all know that. But what is the point of buying him now? If he even wants to go now, as Cesc will know that in a few years when Xavi is on the way out he could then stand a chance of getting a regular game. It's not just as simpe as getting to sign someone just as soon as you need them. There is a chance of another club snapping him up. Also, Iniesta will probably deploy Henry's position on occasions. Even if he's not as good there as he is in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Also, you can't just sign a player in a playmaker position and expect him to be a tit-for-tat replacement right off the bat. Xavi has played with the likes of Messi and Henry for several seasons now. He's been training with Iniesta for the past 8 years... you need to account for the time it would take Cesc to wed into the side. It has taken some seasons for Arsenal's midfield to look as compact as it does now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I found it truly amazing that Xavi still lives with his parents in Terassa, not only that but his bedroom is tiny! No big telly just a bed and some shelves for medals. What...you been there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I found it truly amazing that Xavi still lives with his parents in Terassa, not only that but his bedroom is tiny! No big telly just a bed and some shelves for medals. What...you been there? No he hasn't, it was on some TV show like Futbol Mondial or something many years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I found it truly amazing that Xavi still lives with his parents in Terassa, not only that but his bedroom is tiny! No big telly just a bed and some shelves for medals. What...you been there? No he hasn't, it was on some TV show like Futbol Mondial or something many years ago. Aye it's quite hilarious that he has a small room at his parents house (like many 20somethings do in Spain), but instead of some shitty trophy for placing 4th in the local football tournament he has Champion's League medals, The guy really lives like many people of his age do in Spain, thing is they aren't loaded with millions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I found it truly amazing that Xavi still lives with his parents in Terassa, not only that but his bedroom is tiny! No big telly just a bed and some shelves for medals. What...you been there? No he hasn't, it was on some TV show like Futbol Mondial or something many years ago. Aye it's quite hilarious that he has a small room at his parents house (like many 20somethings do in Spain), but instead of some shitty trophy for placing 4th in the local football tournament he has Champion's League medals, The guy really lives like many people of his age do in Spain, thing is they aren't loaded with millions! Have you got a mullet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I found it truly amazing that Xavi still lives with his parents in Terassa, not only that but his bedroom is tiny! No big telly just a bed and some shelves for medals. What...you been there? No he hasn't, it was on some TV show like Futbol Mondial or something many years ago. Aye it's quite hilarious that he has a small room at his parents house (like many 20somethings do in Spain), but instead of some shitty trophy for placing 4th in the local football tournament he has Champion's League medals, The guy really lives like many people of his age do in Spain, thing is they aren't loaded with millions! Yeah of the 3 spaniards I know 2 live at home with their parents. Must be awkward when he wants to bring a girl back though, he's only got a single bed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 How exactly could Fabregas play alongside Xavi and Iniesta? Exactly. Their system works like it does due to having that holding player there. And Cesc isn't good enough to dislodge either of those two. I think Cesc is better than Iniesta personally. I think he has more to his game. Still, Andres might just be a better fit for what they're doing at Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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