[retired_mystikalpharie]

Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
lineup amended:

Valdes, Zambrotta, Abidal, Puyol, Chivu, Xavi, Touré, Messi, Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Henry

Thuram has insinuated that Barça will play 4-4-2 (or 4-2-2-2). :thup:

It's not that unbalanced but we need two DMs or not play them against tough opponents. Messi is the younger and excellent to rape tired defenders in the second half.

Ronaldinho and Eto’o aren’t for sale. They were on Barça TV “cleaning” their image. Eto’o even said that Rijkaard is the best manager

[retired_kimmymarlo]

are you sure that that isn't a ploy to drive up their price tags?

[retired_jessicadon]

Yaya's dump btw. He'll be your Diarra.

[runronnirun]

do alright in his first season and score the title-winning goal? sonds alright to me

[runronnirun]

sounds too

[retired_barbie34]

yas the first official barcelona thread.
Let's talk Cadete A :cool:

[retired_barbie34]

Yaya and Henry in Barcelona as we speak :cool:

[retired_mystikalpharie]

Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
are you sure that that isn't a ploy to drive up their price tags?

I’m sure because they were confirmed by the president (Deco and Márquez weren’t). Days later they (Rijkaard, Eto’o and Ronnie) were on Barça TV, exclusive interviews and it’s not usual. They admitted their mistakes and so on.

[retired_hvporter]

Originally posted by yovan:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
lineup amended:

Valdes, Zambrotta, Abidal, Puyol, Chivu, Xavi, Touré, Messi, Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Henry

Thuram has insinuated that Barça will play 4-4-2 (or 4-2-2-2). :thup:

It's not that unbalanced but we need two DMs or not play them against tough opponents. Messi is the younger and excellent to rape tired defenders in the second half.

Ronaldinho and Eto’o aren’t for sale. They were on Barça TV “cleaning” their image. Eto’o even said that Rijkaard is the best manager </BLOCKQUOTE>What a horrible use of the word 'rape' :eek:

Even with two DM's it still gives it an unbalanced look. Too many gaps can still develop in midfield or on the wings and the front four (if you like) may have bags of pace and skill and finishing, etc, but that is still too much talent and too much ego for the final third of a pitch.

If Barca had a clever coach, one who could maybe invent a system to cater for them, then yes, great. Rijkaard is just not that man though.

Perhaps one of the greatest things in Barca's favour is the African Cup of Nations, as it will rule Eto'o out for a while (assuming he still plays for Cameroon). Some creative squad rotation is going to be needed here, or injuries, or suspensions.

This is, of course assuming that Ronaldinho, Messi and Eto'o all stay in Spain. If one or two leave, then I will rewrite my words. If they stay, I expect Barcelona NOT to win a trophy.

It's like the Galaticos all over again, isn't it?

[retired_mystikalpharie]

Originally posted by Ratinho:
Yaya's dump btw. He'll be your Diarra.

Well, he is not a DM for sure. I can’t rate him though.