Village Idiot Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 The problem with Alonso is that even though he's quality he's always been a square peg in Spain's system. I'd rather take him out and put Silva/Cesc, putting Xavi in the middle of the park, or playing him in the Busquets position against weak opposition that will bunker down. Now he's usurped Xavi's spot which just doesn't make much sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 One of the things that's struck me over the past few days is that the bbc, ssn and several other places have referred to this year's Dutch side as having none of the team-spirit problems of previous Dutch sides... Thought it was common knowledge that pretty much none of the "big four" players (Sneijder, Van Der Vaart, Van Persie and Robben) particularly like each other? Especially Van Persie and Sneijder who basically wanted to kill each other over Van Persie stealing a free kick that Sneijder wanted in 2008 -- after this week's match against Slovakia apparently Van Persie told Bert van Marwijk (according to Dutch lip-reading experts) "you should have taken Wesley off instead"... I think it shows in their attacking play; they've looked very disjointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 It wouldn't be any real surprise. Van der Vaart, Van Persie and Robben have always struck me as being absolutely massive dickheads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Should England follow suit?! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8777118.stm It would be interesting to get Baba's views on this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Should England follow suit?! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8777118.stm It would be interesting to get Baba's views on this. Classic West Africa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Should England follow suit?! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8777118.stm It would be interesting to get Baba's views on this. awesome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 FIFA's gonna suspend them now anyways if this happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 It might be the end for Kanu's international career.....in two years time he'll be 75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Would rather watch the Germans any day of the week than Spain. Different shakes but it's boring watching one side dominate possession without really going anywhere. Probably why I don't get the Barca love in either. Because Barcelona don't go anywhere do they? Watching Spain at times is a footballing masterclass. I agree at times it can be a little boring if you haven't got the patience, but games like yesterday I blame on the ultra defensive tactics of the opposition. Not the Spanish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I'd rather watch a decent short passing game than hit and hope bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I'd rather watch a decent short passing game than hit and hope bollocks. Exactly. It's brilliant to watch and reminds us all how the game should be played. Obviously Spain have got the players - but it's quite refreshing to watch compared to a lot of teams who have played in this tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Would rather watch the Germans any day of the week than Spain. Different shakes but it's boring watching one side dominate possession without really going anywhere. Probably why I don't get the Barca love in either. Because Barcelona don't go anywhere do they? Watching Spain at times is a footballing masterclass. I agree at times it can be a little boring if you haven't got the patience, but games like yesterday I blame on the ultra defensive tactics of the opposition. Not the Spanish. Barca do create a lot of chances and score a lot of goals, but it's so one sided it's really just like watching a training match, 10 men behind the ball (not their fault, I know), and just the other 10 with all the ball trying to break them down. Boring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Cruyff bashing Brazil: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/804264/ce/uk/&cc=5901?ver=us Dutch legend Johan Cruyff has hit out at Brazil ahead of Netherlands' quarter-final meeting with them on Friday, claiming they play dull football and that he would never pay to watch them. "Where has the Brazil team we all know disappeared to in this World Cup?" he said in the Daily Mirror. "I look at this team and I remember people like Gerson, Tostao, Falcao, Zico or Socrates. Now I only see Gilberto, Melo, Bastos, Julio Baptista. "Where is the Brazilian magic? I could understand why Dunga has picked some players but where is the playmaker or skill in midfield? I don't think any spectator would pay to watch them. I would never pay for a ticket." Cruyff, who was European Footballer of the Year three times and is widely regarded as one of the all-time greats, said unlike many previous tournaments, in South Africa they were "just like any other squad". He continued: "Brazil need to play with more intensity, more bite on the pitch, because they are not special. Always the fans want to enjoy Brazil, enjoy their fantasy at World Cups, but they do not have that this summer. "They have talented players but they play in a way which is more defensive and is less exciting. It is a shame for the fans and the tournament. They are one of the teams people want to see." Legend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I was just saying the other day that Cruyff had been relatively quiet all tournament. Absolutely love listening to what he has to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 He maybe should look at his own team first of all, when you have sexy Kuyt in your national side you're not allowed to talk shit about others. He can say what the fuck he wants tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Agree with Cruyff. Brazil are a winning machine but they're not as magical as they have been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Goodluck Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Brazil are a winning machine but they're not as magical as they have been. 1982 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I've fallen in love with Spanish football this season. Beautiful to watch. Not just the big two either, even Almeria against Gijon was entertaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I've fallen in love with Spanish football this season. Beautiful to watch. Not just the big two either, even Almeria against Gijon was entertaining. That's the great thing about La Liga, you can tune in to teams like Tenerife, Almería, Málaga, etc... and they play some darn entertaining stuff, while their PL equivalents go the way of Stoke. Incidentally my favorite non-Barça game of the season was the Fulham 3 - ManU 0. Fulham played some magnificent stuff that day. The pace and tempo of a PL team with the precision of a continental one. They shat over ManU from great height. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Absolutelty, last year's premiership contained 10 or 11 teams that are basically unwatchable. Still watched them, sad bastard that I am. But I genuinely look forward to sat/sun nights now, for the La Liga coverage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 We are going to be one of the unwatchables next time round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 We are going to be one of the unwatchables next time round From 'The Entertainers' to 'The Cuntyfailures'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 We are going to be one of the unwatchables next time round From 'The Entertainers' to 'The Cuntyfailures'. Don't think we should compare ourselves to the likes of Stoke or Bolton. We have some pace and/or flair with Enrique, Jonas, Routledge and Lövenkrands. We surely will offer more attractive football than they do - even maybe with lesser success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 We are going to be one of the unwatchables next time round From 'The Entertainers' to 'The Cuntyfailures'. Don't think we should compare ourselves to the likes of Stoke or Bolton. We have some pace and/or flair with Enrique, Jonas, Routledge and Lövenkrands. We surely will offer more attractive football than they do - even maybe with lesser success. Bolton will play a lot more attractive stuff than we will next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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