Village Idiot Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I haven't seen the current La Liga thread. We didn't set one up for this season yet? I haven't been around much lately... TV money figures for last season have been released. Second year with the collective deal fully implemented: First number is TV revenue, second is a small percentage that's deducted to support the lower leagues and grassroots football. Barça and Madrid got a sort of grandfather clause where the revenue they had in their existing exclusive TV contracts would be protected (as in, they can't fall below what they had before entering the collective contract), but it won't increase either until others catch up. By way of comparison, Atlético and Valencia were making €40m-€50m before the contract came in force. For comparison, a low-table La Liga club would make like €20 million before the collective deal came in. It's been a great lift for smaller clubs. A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Barcelona derby in the Cup! Tasty. Leganés-Real Madrid Espanyol-Barcelona Atlético-Sevilla Valencia-Alavés We'll get Real Madrid, Barça, Valencia and probably Atlético in the semis too. That could be a nice cup tournament, for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Las Palmas are shite and are going down this season in embarrassing fashion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Las Palmas are s**** and are going down this season in embarrassing fashion. In fairness to them, as poor as they are, they will only work with managers who identify with the Las Palmas 'ethos' of football and essentially refuse to budge. Yes, they're cack atm, but I find them as a club very refreshing compared to the desperate states in our league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Signing Jémez when you're rock bottom is testament to that. I have lots of time for him, but he's never been an "immediate results" kinda manager. That said he's their third manager this season and there might well be a 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Real lose again! Going to Atletico v Girona next Saturday. Any remaining Real v Deportivo go on general sale in two days might check the availability as that’s next Sunday (don’t think the wife will be happy mind ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Any danger of Zidane being sacked? Or would he need to get knocked out of the CL for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Any danger of Zidane being sacked? Or would he need to get knocked out of the CL for that? CL or bust I reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Yeah, nothing will happen before the PSG tie - unless he himself wanted to walk which I find unlikely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 VI, your avatar looks a bit dated now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollof rice and pea Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Selling off all the squad players was such an obvions mistake at the time, James is flying right now Think they'll beat PSG though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 VI, your avatar looks a bit dated now Yeah, but I'm sure that if I change it now I'll totally jinx our season. The football gods are petty like that. So not touching it until summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Matchday Atletico v Girona. Hoping for (but not expecting) a goal fest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 VI, your avatar looks a bit dated now Suits the Newcastle side of his brain, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Atletico 1-1 Girona Fantastic stadium with a good atmosphere in general. Can only imagine what the Calderon was like. Made English fans look s*** (as we all know). Griezmann looked quality til he was subbed, Costa looked unfit, and the black CM (no idea who) was awful. However Saul dominated the match in midfield. Very good performance. CL final is there in 2019 - everyone will be impressed. Great views and I was in the cheapest seats (€40) so can only imagine what the lower ones are like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Yeah, by all accounts the new Atlético stadium is mint. I really need to get myself to a game next time I travel to Madrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I still love how our resident Catalonian uses Geordie phrases man. VI I'm actually going to your wonderful city next month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I was lucky enough to get to a match at El Calderon last season. It's actually heartbreaking for that club how they have left it. I have a lot of time for Atletico but they have sold out in this case (imo). They were competing just fine at El Calderon- Simeone showed that it was actually a change in management and professionalism/stability the club needed to return it to the top of European football. As with a lot of stadiums that are abandoned, the Vicente Calderon was in the heart of an Atleti neighborhood and, from the time I went there, offered a really authentic matchday experience that so many new stadiums can't. It really is such a shame. An incredible old-school ground with a brilliant atmosphere! And El Frente create a great noise- going to matches abroad shows how the (top flight) English game has all but lost its atmosphere/character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Most of the Atlético fans I know hated the idea of leaving the Calderón but by now they have embraced the new stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I still love how our resident Catalonian uses Geordie phrases man. VI I'm actually going to your wonderful city next month. This calls for a beer surely. Drop me a line when you're in town, if you have the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Certainly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 A Chinese conglomerate has bought one of Spain's top media companies. They are heavily involved in football and it looks like they'll bid aggressively for the next 3 seasons of La Liga, which will be awarded in a few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 In other China-Spain related news, Wanda are selling their Atlético shares (20%) to some Israel investor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 In other China-Spain related news, Wanda are selling their Atlético shares (20%) to some Israel investor. I watched the recent Barcelona derby on TV and was really surprised at how empty the stadium looked. Is that normal or was there a particular reason for it this time ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Attendances are way down this season. Most people are blaming the political instability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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