Ronaldo Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He was only in England and France 2 seasons each. Still only in his 2nd in Spain. Basically, as daft lad says his league record in Italy wasn't great. That's what brings it down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 He's a gentleman and one of the greatest cup managers, but I've always said he has problem opening up teams. His team (except his Chelsea side possibly) have always been based on counter attacking football that works the absolute best when they get an early goal, otherwise his team will sit and wait for the right time to strike. It's nothing negative towards him it can just be boring at times as in the weekend when they conceded and were completely unable to create much despite having a team full of fantastic offensive players. Still think it's ridiculous to consider firing him, they just need to get back to form which can happen any day and they'll probably be favourites to win the CL for a second time in a row. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 His time in France showed his biggest weakness, imo. His win percentage with PSG was much lower than it is with Real, despite the team he was managing being head and shoulders above the competition. Ligue 1 is more defensive and he struggled to break sides down. Although, he should've walked it considering it's a 'Mickey Mouse League'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 There's bigger problems at PSG much like City. Neither side in its current carnation will ease a league title. But aye - Ancelotti's strengths are in cup competitions. Last year - Real basically fore-fitted the league in April once they thumped Bayern. His biggest practical problem is his midfield and attack. IN midfield it's a mixture of poor rotation and just no enough depth. He seems to only trust Modric & Kroos from his "traditional" CM's. 1 is injured and the other is en route to completing way more games than he ever has previously AFTER being at the world cup until the every end. The attacking lads just aren't flowing and unlike his Chelsea side there seems to be little off the bench. Jese could've been given more of a shot and Hernandez probably isn't good enough. I'm most surprised by his decision to stick with a 4-3-3. Previously, he's never seemed to wedded to a formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Is Jese fit again? Knew he did his knee before the World Cup but didn't know he had returned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 what happened to James, injured? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 what happened to James, injured? Probably just at work, that's why he hasn't posted in a few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yep Jese's back but largely a predictable sub. James is injured. The injuries to James & Modric have been big losses. Both help tremendously to get the team moving and James is a regular GS and creator. In a fair few La Liga matches you could play a midfield of Modric - Kroos - James and it would have too much ability and guile for the other teams. James was brilliant every time I saw him on the right for Madrid too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 There's bigger problems at PSG much like City. Neither side in its current carnation will ease a league title. Apart from last season and the season before for PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 what happened to James, injured? Probably just at work, that's why he hasn't posted in a few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Vitolo and Iborra both reportedly close to being included in the next Spain squad which gets announced soon. Chuffed for Vitolo, he's been excellent recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Real Madrid calling a press conference just now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Real Madrid calling a press conference just now What's going on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Real Madrid calling a press conference just now What's going on? Nothing. Ancelotti keeping his job. Perez supporting both players and staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Dat Madrid crisis. I remember when we where top 6 and had a crisis. All hell would break loose. Did we boo the lads the season we finished 5th at the last home game? Standards hey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Espanyol's captain Sergio García and four other players from Betis and Osasuna now charged with accepting bribes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Espanyol's captain Sergio García and four other players from Betis and Osasuna now charged with accepting bribes. Current Boro player Damià added to the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Sounds like it's growing to be quite the scandal :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 It's been long suspected that match-fixing has been happening in La Liga relegation fights, with clubs trying to buy matches to avoid relegation, and players "selling" themselves to throw matches against relegation-threatened sides; our authorities have been looking to build a strong case to set things straight. This seems the best one they got, thanks to Osasuna's former MD confessing and providing evidence. Allegedly, Osasuna spent €2.4m last season to avoid relegation by fixing their matches against Betis and Espanyol. Funniest thing, they *still* managed to get relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Simeone's agent (his sister), has announced that he will sign an extension with Atlético. Good for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Sid Lowe provides an excellent - as usual - writeup on the match fixing investigations currently underway in Spain. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/mar/17/spain-finally-fighting-match-fixing He only misses the fact that until very recently Spanish authorities had their hands tied due to our legislation. Match fixing is now considered a fraud and that's why you see our prosecutors finally going after it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I see Moyes has taken Sociedad from 16th to 9th. Such a brilliant manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I see Moyes has taken Sociedad from 16th to 9th. Such a brilliant manager. Sarcasm? I think he's done decent to well at Sociedad but nothing to prove his "brilliance". Next season i fancy them to really kick-on. Pardew's done better at Palace but I expect next season to have a dip - if he kept this record up they would qualify for Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 What does the fixture list look like for the top 2 from now on? Who has the advantage from the standpoint of easier fixtures, VI? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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