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New Season

August 13th 2009 12:59
Barcelona will be looking to win their first real trophy of the year this Sunday in the Supercopa. They will most likely be without Henry, Ibrahimovic, Messi, and Iniesta. I think this is the perfect time for the young players to prove my earlier posted point that Barca does not need to sign anyone else. Bojan has been on fire this preseason and I expect more of this to continue. Along with Bojan, it is time for Jeffren and Pedro to step up and viable options in the case of injury and rest to the three stars. Hopefully these three will see extensive minutes in the game and prove their worth in a meaningful game.


There was a very interesting article on goal.com concerning this very topic. I agree with that article that it is important to continue to giving youth team players the opportunit to become senior regulars. Last year Busquets broke through, and Bojan continued to be relatively impressive. I'll continue to state that Bojan has all the makings of a world-class star and I think if he was on just about any other team in the world he would be.

Cesc Rumors

Rumors continue to swirl around Cesc Faberagas's return to Barcelona and for now it seems to be dead in my eyes. I'm sure there is still a chance but with less then a week until Arsenal begin play in Champions League it would seem there is little time to negotiate. I think this is something to work out for a move next summer. Cesc would be a bit of a luxury this year anyway. It would be interesting to see Pep plans to sue the trio of Iniesta, Xavi, and Cesc.

Other Rumors

This morning (Wednesday) there was a rumore Barca are interested in Vincent Kompany from Man City. I agree another central defender would be nice, especially with the health concerns surroundign Rafa and Milito. This isn't major news though as Komapny would probably be a one year back up, similar to Caceras.


Just a quick update on whats going on. I'm personally looking forward to the start of competition again, should be a great season as Barca are favored by the odds makers to, once again, lift the trophy with the big ears (4 to 1).

Also, I've noticed there is some space for pictures, I will try to start incorporating more items like that, I'm relatively new to this blogging busienss.

Hope you enjoy, please post your comments and let me know what you think.
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New Website

August 5th 2009 00:50
Welcome to my new website, for those of you who were already coming to this site, my name is Noah and I would like to welcome you. I am a huge Barcelona fan and will mainly be posting about the Blaugrana, however, since I took over a site that seemed to encompass much more in as many posts as I can.

Barca-Galaxy

Barcelona didn't impress as much as I would have liked against the LA Galaxy. They won the game though and once the season stats thats all that matters. The young players particularly Pedro continue to impress and this could be important going into the season, especially in Copa Del Rey games.

In the end this game was not important. Neither will the match with the Seattle Sounders. In the end these matches are just games where young players can gain experience and regulars can get into game shape. I do believe Barca are not clicking like they did last off season but last season started with a loss so perhaps this season will start with a flurry. Hopefully once Ibra can play the lighting attack will begin to strike. Pep seems excited to get him into the flow and I cannot doubt Pep's excitement.

Xabi-Alanso

This signing will be huge for Real Madrid, it gives them the midfield play maker the will need to set up their talented strike force. This is not good news for Barcelona. It doesn't make Real Madrid more talented though. Barcelona does hold the contracts of 5 of the 6 best players on the planet according to Goal.com

This was just meant to be a quick post. Hopefully you all like what you see, future posts will be more like the ones below, please read on and get a better taste.

Also please post comments! Lets make this a conversation.
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PATHETIC!

February 5th 2009 00:39


Jose Bosingwa makes me sick. Referee Mike Riley makes me sicker. The FA? They just make me laugh a lot! They are a joke!

This week in the dying minutes of Liverpool v Chelsea, Mr. Mono Brow (That's Jose Bosingwa) decided to kick Yossi Benayoun in the back whilst the Liverpool player killed the games seconds holding up the ball in the corner.

O.k fair enough he was frustrated because his team was losing and Gerrard did rip a piledriver of a shot into his crown jewels earlier in the match (couldn't find this on You Tube unfortunately...Haha) but that does not justify his actions.

What's worse is how referee Mike Riley failed to spot the incident. The referee is supposed to watch the match and who's in possession of the ball... Yossi Benayoun had possession of the ball... Jose Bosingwa raised his foot above waist height (Dangerous play in football and other mainstream sports) and kicked Yossi Benayoun in the back... How is that not a foul? How do you miss that? Was he checking out some bird in the stands or what?!

Should I start with the FA now? I'm a bit tired. Such a lost cause. I believe they looked for an excuse to shoo the incident away because they were anticipating a busy final day in the transfer window. Anyway they released this statement on the matter...


The FA has confirmed that no disciplinary action will be taken against Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa. Bosingwa was involved in an incident with Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun during the Premier League match at Anfield on 1 February. Referee Mike Riley has informed The FA that, while he did not see the incident himself, it was seen by his assistant Mo Matadar. No action was taken against Bosingwa by the officials. Under the FIFA Laws of the Game, The FA is prohibited from taking disciplinary action when incidents are seen at the time by the match officials.


Alright. I could attack Mike Riley's assistant 'Mo Matadar' but I believe he is new and inexperienced and besides as match referee Riley is ultimately responsible for no action being taken against Bosingwa. Why inform the FA that the incident was seen by your 'inexperienced' assistant when you know (I hope) under FIFA law that such an action would leave the incident nonpunishable?! He has also inadvertently put pressure on Mo Matadar in future matches. I think both of them will have it tough next time they visit Anfield.

The short version of this post is, I think Jose Bosingwa is pathetic. I think Mike Riley is pathetic. And I think the FA is pathetic.

So the next time you watch the Premier League and an opposition player tries to kill the game by running the ball into the corner flag remember its totally o.k if a member of your team goes over and kicks him in the back as long as the assistant sees you! *wink*



The Bosingwa kick on Benayoun incident.

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Manchester City and the Big Four

September 7th 2008 12:44
Wright-Phillips back to business not long before Abu Dhabi United complete some of their own.


On Monday Abu Dhabi United group completed the purchase of Manchester City which sent a tremble of fear through every side in the league, the Big Four included. Not least because of their newly acquired asset but the incredible wealth they have to back that asset up with. The intent with which they arrived also had the butterflies flying in the stomachs of many a prominent men and certainly made Manchester City deadline day's main attraction.
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