Village Idiot Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Valencia's shares have been transferred to Spanish bank "Bankia" after defaulting on their debt. Bankia itself went bankrupt last year and had to be nationalized. Happy times. EDIT: Apparently it hasn't technically happened yet but it's impending after court tossed out the guarantees they had to back the debt. Valencia fan friend of mine now tells me they won't be repo-ed until August, unless they find €80m-odd million by then. Which barring miracle they won't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Good read on the Belgians: http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/tacticsandanalysis/id/1027?cc=5901 They could have a devastating national team if the players are able to coalesce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I agree with the sentiment but it's not exactly a good read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I agree with the sentiment but it's not exactly a good read. It does kinda read like something from Bleacher Report I suppose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Belgium's struggles to perform to the level expected is quite easily explained tbh and has been on here many times. 1. 0 fullbacks, name a successful team in the last 10 years if not more without quality fullbacks? 2. No proven strikers, not every f*cker is Spain 3. Most of the players come from different ethnic backgrounds and speak different languages so its difficult to come together as a nation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 3. Most of the players come from different ethnic backgrounds and speak different languages so its difficult to come together as a nation. They could have a devastating national team if the players are able to coalesce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Coalesce into decent full backs and strikers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Coalesce into decent full backs and strikers? Yeah dickhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Surely they can figure out a way to fit Aldweireld and Verm as outside backs and Kompany and Vertonghen at CB? But Ald & Verm can play RB/LB no? Probably FIFAtastic mind you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 That team better qualify for the WC - would be a damn shame. Tons of dynamic talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Coalesce into decent full backs and strikers? Yeah dickhead. #rattled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Surely they can figure out a way to fit Aldweireld and Verm as outside backs and Kompany and Vertonghen at CB? But Ald & Verm can play RB/LB no? Probably FIFAtastic mind you. Still not fullbacks though, as the Arsenal and Bayern showed where Bayern pulled Verm about all over the place. I would be tempted to play narrow as f*ck 3 cbs and shit tonnes of midfielders and attacking midfielders and possession whore the shit out of it. But even that i'm not sure would work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Surely they can figure out a way to fit Aldweireld and Verm as outside backs and Kompany and Vertonghen at CB? But Ald & Verm can play RB/LB no? Probably FIFAtastic mind you. Still not fullbacks though, as the Arsenal and Bayern showed where Bayern pulled Verm about all over the place. I would be tempted to play narrow as f*ck 3 cbs and shit tonnes of midfielders and attacking midfielders and possession whore the shit out of it. But even that i'm not sure would work. I think between Vertonghen, Lombaerts, and Pocognoli they could have a half-decent LB. Not world beaters, but sufficient. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Coalesce into decent full backs and strikers? Yeah dickhead. #rattled http://www.iruntheinternet.com/lulzdump/images/gifs/weird-michelangelo-turtles-shaking-freaky-1346719715n.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Surely they can figure out a way to fit Aldweireld and Verm as outside backs and Kompany and Vertonghen at CB? But Ald & Verm can play RB/LB no? Probably FIFAtastic mind you. Still not fullbacks though, as the Arsenal and Bayern showed where Bayern pulled Verm about all over the place. I would be tempted to play narrow as f*ck 3 cbs and s*** tonnes of midfielders and attacking midfielders and possession whore the s*** out of it. But even that i'm not sure would work. I think between Vertonghen, Lombaerts, and Pocognoli they could have a half-decent LB. Not world beaters, but sufficient. I'll agree with both posts. Too much talent out there - they've got to get it right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 261 or 388 corners since we last scored from one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 It's definitely one of those numbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 they just said 261 in prem 388 in all competitions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yeah, totally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 It's definitely one of those numbers. http://fakeplus.com/pictures/jpg/i-know-some-of-these-words_20120529130516.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Are "they" the voices in your head? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Are "they" the voices in your head? funnily enough aye, listening to radio newcastle on headphones. someone texted in claiming 261- caller said 388. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 On FM, its so difficult to pick a RB for Belgium. Having said that, I see Belgium and Colombia as dark horses for the World Cup, if they qualify. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Are "they" the voices in your head? funnily enough aye, listening to radio newcastle on headphones. someone texted in claiming 261- caller said 388. it was just the way you put "they", had me worried for a sec Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Are "they" the voices in your head? funnily enough aye, listening to radio newcastle on headphones. someone texted in claiming 261- caller said 388. it was just the way you put "they", had me worried for a sec well aye, looking back it was kind of posted devoid of any explanation like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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