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[AgentZero]

well u scums have approached Ferdinand for 30 Mill......a bit pricey eh?

[Yossi]

Well he is one of the best centre backs in the world- and judging by this season I'm not too surprised that the big two are interested in him. And I'm pretty sure he could leave for less than that because he only has one year left on his contract, and has not yet signed another one.

[Highway Penguin]

I don't want him at Madrid.
I don't like him as a player at all. I'd rather wait to see if Johnny gets better. He's too aggressive and dangerous, in my opinion, to play in La Liga.

Spaniards, Latin Americans, and Italians seem like the defenders for La Liga.

[AgentZero]

ie. pussy's......he does fit the Galactico brand though but NO WAY!!!....we all saw what happened to United's defence when he was gone.
Kaka' mentions rio was the hardest ever opponent to play against.

[Billy Minof]

ie. pussy's......he does fit the Galactico brand though but NO WAY!!!....we all saw what happened to United's defence when he was gone.
Kaka' mentions rio was the hardest ever opponent to play against.

Woodgate, is way better than Rio, ask any Leeds Utd fan and they will agree with me, wouldnt mind the 2 of them though...

[Yossi]

Ferdinand is better than Woodgate I think. This maybe down to the fact that Woodgate has never gone more than a year or two without a long stretch on the sidelines, and has therefore never really got going like Ferdinand has to improve. Like LosGalacticos said, look what happened to Man Utd's defence when Ferdinand was injured- they were shocking for a team of their standard. Maybe next season we could be saying the same thing about Woodgate- actually, definitely, because he can'tr possibly be any worse than Samuel this season- but I still think Ferdinand is better.

[Jonny2J]

Woodgate, is way better than Rio, ask any Leeds Utd fan and they will agree with me, wouldnt mind the 2 of them though...correct

[Kluiverte]

I prefer Rio too.

Woodgate hasn't played any match this season with Madrid and his transfer was paid with 24 milions euros if i'm not wrong, so I don't think he's a good signing.

Apart form that is said that his injutires are cronical.

There're a lot of roumors about the possibility of the signing of Henry for Barça. It should be great, but with Eto'o, Larsson and Maxi...where the hell is he going to play? You can count Maxi out cause he's probably gonna be ofered to several teams of La Liga, but anyway it seems difficult to have Eto'o and Henry in the same line up

[Usul]

I say bench Eto'o. Winning la Liga has gone to his head.

We saw what he can do without Xavi, Deco and Ronaldinho.

Jack shit.

[Harry-Kewell]

Forlan finished joint top scorer with Eto'o after scoring twice for Villarreal today. Man that is some achivement.

Edit: Correction. He has finshed as the top scorer in La Liga.

[Gary G]

Forlan finished joint top scorer with Eto'o after scoring twice for Villarreal today. Man that is some achivement.

Edit: Correction. He has finshed as the top scorer in La Liga.

He finished joint top with Henry in the race for the golden boot, well done to him.

How much did Villreal pay for him, I doubt it was much, bargain of the season.

[artoro]

too bad forlan didnt have such chances and such success at Man Utd

[Figо10]

Anyway, Chelsea are linked to top La Liga marksman Samuel Eto'o have been rumoured to have proposed an offer.

They're using on-loan Milan striker Hernan Crespo, who scored twice in the Champions League final, and versatile defender William Gallas, plus a fair bit of cash.

[Usul]

Correction. He has finshed as the top scorer in La Liga.
Good for him. I'm happy he snatched it from under Eto'o's nose.
Anyway, Chelsea are linked to top La Liga marksman Samuel Eto'o have been rumoured to have proposed an offer.

They're using on-loan Milan striker Hernan Crespo, who scored twice in the Champions League final, and versatile defender William Gallas, plus a fair bit of cash.
I hope they sell the bastard after such displays of unprofessionalism. I would take Crespo, Gallas (who will be quite happy playing in Oleguer's place) and a couple of mill over Eto'o any day.

[Kluiverte]

Eto'o is easilly on the top five of goalers in Europe nowadays, and he's not only a striker, he's a playmaker too, so letting him go now should be a little disaster for us. I won't sell Eto'o under any condition. And my opinion is very similar to Laporta's opinion, so i don't think he's gonna let down barcelona.

Our attack is powerfull with Ronnie, Eto'o, Giuly, Larsson...

[pier69]

nah , dun sell him , he will be another thierry henry in the future

[Yossi]

I agree with Kluiverte and Pier- he shouldn't be allowed to go, and he doesn't want to go either. Anyway, on the subject of Henry:
Barcelona's Brazilian wizard Ronaldinho has revealed that he would love the Catalan giants to sign Arsenal forward Thierry Henry.

Barca boss Frank Rijkaard has a glittering array of attacking talent at his disposal and secured the Liga title in stylish fashion this term.

An assault on the UEFA Champions League title is likely to be a primary objective for Barca next term and Rijkaard may be given the green light to raid the transfer market.

Ronaldinho has admitted he is utterly content at Camp Nou, but believes the team could be taken to the next level with the capture of Arsenal's jet-heeled forward Henry.

"Every team would like to have Thierry with them!" Ronaldinho told Le Parisien.

"When I watch all the players in the world, I tell myself he is really in Barcelona's image.

"We would hire him straight away.

"With his pace and technique, he is one of the greatest in the world.

"It would be a dream to see him with us and play with him."

At 28, Henry is approaching the peak of his powers and with the Frenchman having a further two years to run on his deal at Highbury, Arsenal are most unlikely to entertain any offers for their star striker.
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280306&CPID=8&CLID=178&lid=&title=Ronnie+wants+Henry+at+Ba rca&channel=Spain)
Ludovic Giuly wants Barcelona to test Arsenal's resolve to keep Thierry Henry.

French ace Henry appears to be the footballer that Barcelona's current squad most want to see at Camp Nou next season.

Earlier this week, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho admitted that he would relish the prospect of playing alongside Henry.

Fellow Barca attacker Giuly also wants Henry to don a Blaugrana shirt next season and feels the time could be right to tempt his international colleague to Catalunya.

Henry has two years remaining on his deal at Highbury and Giuly revealed he has discussed a move to Barcelona with the Gunners striker.

"I do not know if he will come here," Giuly told Sport. "But a few days ago he congratulated me on winning the league with Barca.

"Besides, when he came here for the Tsunami charity game he said to me that Barcelona is fabulous and magnificent.

"Now, as I say, I do not know if he will come here but he may because every player would like to join Barca. That is why it is difficult to play here.

"He still has a year left on his contract with Arsenal (sic) and he could leave this year or next year.

"He wants to try leagues in other countries and, above all, to win European trophies.

"He has won a lot of domestic honours with Arsenal but he needs to win some international ones now."
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281037&CPID=23&CLID=3&lid=&title=Giuly+speaks+of+Henry+ho pe&channel=Premiership)

In other news:
Barcelona are set to sell Javier Saviola when he returns from Monaco next month, despite promising the striker a place at the club before he left last summer.

Barca president Joan Laporta told the former River Plate forward that he would be part of the Barca squad if he went out on loan for a season to Monaco, due to the club having too many non-EU players.

But the Catalan club's president has been told by coach Frank Rijkaard that Saviola does not fit into his plans.

The Dutchman wants a 22-man squad for the next campaign and would prefer to trade Saviola and Juan Roman Riquelme as a package if it would help land one of the world's top strikers.

Riquelme has spent two successful seasons on loan at Villarreal, but the Yellow Submarines are unable to sign him permanently due to his wage demands and he is set to return to Camp Nou in June.

If the pair are unable to be offloaded together, then Saviola will be the first to be shown the door with Liverpool, Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna and Atletico Madrid all having registered their interest.
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281430&CPID=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Barca+to+sell+Saviola&channel=Spain)

[pier69]

i think betis wants riquelme's signature right ? i dunno if buying henry is such a good idea, i always think taht arsenal is the right team for henrybut then again , having henry in ur club for 3-4 years will be fucking great , trophies will pile up

[Yossi]

I agree that Henry fits in to Arsenal's system of quick, fast paced attacking football, but he would probably fit in at Barca too because the style of football is very similar. And about Riquelme, he could end up at any club in the world how things are going, there must've been about 10 linked with him recently. But this was what was on skysports.com a couple of days ago about him.
Juan Roman Riquelme still does not know where his future lies.

The Argentine has sparkled during a two-year loan with Villarreal and now a host of clubs are ready to make Barcelona an offer for his services.

The midfield schemer will play his final game for the Yellow Submarines against Levante and victory will book them a place in the UEFA Champions League.

However, he is suffering from a knee injury so may not be able to start but he hopes to be involved at some point.

"It is very possible that this will be my last game at Villarreal," he said.

"I hope to have the luck to play at least a few minutes so I can say goodbye to the supporters from the pitch.

"I can only say what I have been saying since a year ago. I belong to Barcelona so I have to return next month to that team," he continued.

"I am very thankful to Villarreal because they have trusted in me and they have given me the chance to play football and I have enjoyed two wonderful years.

"Now I have to wait to see what happens and if on June 30 I am told that I have to go I will have to accept that decision.

"Barcelona hasn't said to me yet if they want me or not

"Anyway I prefer not to think about anything because I don't know where I will continue playing."
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281178&CPID=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Riquelme+future+not+sett led&channel=Spain)

[Kluiverte]

Gerard is going to sign for Monaco probably tomorrow, Riquelme and Saviola will sign for spanish clubs for sure, maybe Atletico de Madrid.

About Henry, can't imagine him in Barca with Eto'o, as they play very similar. Apart from that Eto'o is 24, younger and class, he has at least eight years of great football and hope he'll pass this time wearing the barca shirt. Laporta will revise his contract this summer. And will do the same with Deco, Xavi, Belletti and Ronnie.

[pier69]

they shoud try sign torres and Alex of psv , which i think could benefit their team really well

[Don Sweey]

Henrik Larsson has agreed to two more years at Barcelona.

Henrik Larsson has announced that he has accepted Barcelona’s offer a new contract that will keep at the Camp Nou club until 2007.

The Sweden international joined the Catalan giants last summer and signed a deal for one year, with an option of a further season.

But after suffering a knee ligament injury that saw him miss seven months of the campaign, the club have given him the chance to stay for an extra year.

"It is a tantalising offer and I have decided to accept it," Larsson told Swedish newspaper, Helsingborgs Dagblad.

The 33-year-old added that he expects to have the deal completed by the end of this week.

Larsson returned to action for the final two league matches of Barca’s title-winning campaign as he appeared in the matches against Villarreal and Real Sociedad.

Despite fully recovering from the knee injury, Sweish coach Lars Lagerback did ont call him into the national squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Norway.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64628&progr=0)

[o0oGedo0o]

Gerard is going to sign for Monaco probably tomorrow, Riquelme and Saviola will sign for spanish clubs for sure, maybe Atletico de Madrid.


Not Saviola :realmad: i was waiting for him to come back, imagine an attack with Ronnie, Eto'o and Saviola with Guily and Deco supporting them, some of the best dribblers in the world

[Usul]

I read somewhere that Barcelona might want to trade Riquelme to Villareal for Diego Forlan.

Now that would be a glorious signing.

I'm sure Villareal would agree if we threw Eto'o or Saviola into the deal...

[Morientes19]

i agree sav is a ace player, but barca have loads of non EU players and they want some of them off there books. Maxi lopez would play more but barca have ronnie, etoo, edmilson, marquez, motta etc etc. Sav will leave in summer (hopefully to liverpool). Imagine Forlan at barca. Manu flop turns ace.

How much would saviola cost?

[Yossi]

I'm sure Villareal would agree if we threw Eto'o or Saviola in the deal.
There's no way Laporta would sanction a deal to let Eto'o go. And before we all say how great Forlan is, we must wait and see if he's a one season wonder first.
i agree sav is a ace player, but barca have loads of non EU players and they want some of them off there books. Maxi lopez would play more but barca have ronnie, etoo, edmilson, marquez, motta etc etc.
That is the reason Riquelme, Saviola and Rochemback were loaned out and will probably be sold. But I do believe Edmilson has an Italian passport and Motta has a Spanish one.

And this sounds good.
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has confirmed his interest in Arsenal striker Thierry Henry.

Spanish sources have insisted for a number of weeks that Barca were intent on mounting a bid for the French star.

Both Arsenal and Henry have continually stressed for loyalty to each other, but like Real Madrid did with Patrick Vieira last summer - Barca will look to strain that relationship to the maximum.

Rijkaard has further fanned the speculation flames by admitting Henry was on his list of potential summer targets.

The Dutchman was asked about Vieira, with some reports claiming he could mount a bid for the Gunners skipper, but he replied: "No, I am only interested in Henry."

Barca are claimed to have already lodged a €24 million (£16 million) bid which was rejected out of hand earlier this month, but it is being reported that they are gearing up to double that offer within the next few days.

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281818&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Barca+confirm+Henry+inte rest&channel=Football_Home)

[Morientes19]

and he laporta want to sell riquelme and saviola to fund the purchase of a world class striker. I cant see henry leaving arsenal. Maybe Ruud Van Nistelrooy?(if you believe the press.

Again...how much would sav and riquelme cost?

[pier69]

i'll say riquelme cost 20 mil tops

[Morientes19]

Any chance of him coming to england?

[Jonny2J]

Any chance of him coming to england?he'd be too slow for English footy just like Viana

[Morientes19]

i would love saviola at liverpool. Baros out-----Saviola in. Any chance?

[Yossi]

Well Baros is leaving Liverpool, and Saviola is leaving Barca, but probably not to Liverpool. Atletico Madrid possibly, or maybe as a makeweight in a a deal for someone.

[Stella Artois]

I think I've posted once or perhaps twice in this thread, and I probably wont post again for a very long time.

I simple wish to say:

I think you're an amazing football side and I enjoy watching Barca at every opportunity I get, but someone tell Joan Laporta that Thierry Henry is not for sale and to stop acting like Real Madrid did with Vieria!

Viva Barca!

[Yossi]

I agree that there is about a 1% chance of Henry joining Barca, but if the sponsorship deal goes through then they'll have a hell of a lot of money, and there would be money to spend even without it. So I think Barca could possibly have the money, but Henry will probably rather stay with Arsenal.

[Stella Artois]

Henry has stated time and time again that he has no desire to leave Arsenal. He has a British wife, he loves life in London, he is adored by everyone in England (even most United fan's like him) and he is Highbury's sweetheart if you will. He has absolutely no reason to leave, which makes me feel like Laporta is just trying to upset both Arsenal and Henry.

As for the sponsorship deal... I was told it was not going through, I will provide the link when I find it.

P.S. (Dundon's style) your sig is out of date.

[Yossi]

Henry will probably rather stay with Arsenal.
I already said that he doesn't want to leave.

The sponsorship deal is now less likely because Laporta said too much, but it'll still probably go through.

And yeah, I know my sig is out of date, I realised a couple of days ago. I lack imagination and have no idea what to change it to.

[Stella Artois]

I re-iterated the point from an Arsenal fan about Henry. :)

Change your signature to:

Stella Artois is a complete legend and I love him more than Norwich City.

As for the sponsorship deal..


Just found something about the Barca sponsor:

Beijing organisers deny shirt deal with Barcelona

BEIJING: Beijing Olympic organisers denied on Tuesday reports that they were negotiating with Spanish champions-elect Barcelona for a shirt sponsorship deal.

“The Beijing Olympic organising committee has never been in contact with Barcelona Football Club,” the Beijing Organising Commitee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) said in a statement.

“They are rumours about shirt sponsorship. It does not exist.”

Barcelona chairman Joan Laporta was in Beijing last week on business and the Financial Times in London said the 2008 Games organisers were the suitors for a shirt sponsorship deal.

Spanish media said it would be worth 19 million euros over five years.

Barca, one of the few top European clubs to resist lucrative shirt sponsorship in recent years, said on Monday that “the other party” would likely move to close the deal “in a few weeks.”

Last month English Premiership champions Chelsea agreed a contract worth 80 million euros over five years with Korean electronics giant Samsung while Juventus receive 22 million euros a year from Libyan energy group Tamoil. – AFP

That pic is just a edited one by someone and is fake.

That was posted by Penyon over at G4G.

[Yossi]

It depends who you believe. Laporta or the Chinese government. And considering the bullshit politicians say, you probably should believe Laporta.

I could change my sig to:

Stella Artois is a complete moron and I hate him more than Ipswich Town.

But that's not true. It's impossible to hate anything more than Ipswich.:)

[Kluiverte]

Day after day people is linking Barca with Henry and i'm not sure that there's just 1% options of Henry wearing Barca shit. I'll give it at least a 15% nowadays.

Personally I think that Henry will be in Barcelona next year in a superclass line up with Ronnie, Etto'o and Henry in the attack ;) Who will stop them?

[pier69]

oh happy day ! oh happy day ! no sponsorship deal , barcelona will continue it's tradition again , and yes kluiverte , my answer to Who will stop them ? well , no one can

[Morientes19]

Why dont barca have a sponsor?

[Guillermo]

Day after day people is linking Barca with Henry and i'm not sure that there's just 1% options of Henry wearing Barca shit. I'll give it at least a 15% nowadays.

Personally I think that Henry will be in Barcelona next year in a superclass line up with Ronnie, Etto'o and Henry in the attack ;) Who will stop them?

It's not an option Arsenal can take. Henry just won't be allowed to go, he's too precious for Arsenal.

[Kluiverte]

It's not an option Arsenal can take. Henry just won't be allowed to go, he's too precious for Arsenal.

If the player wants to leave nobody will stop him, and the latest news are talking about the interest of Thierry in wearing the barca shirt next year. It would be great.

About the sponsor, i think that barca will wear a shirt with the logo of Beijing 2008 next year.

[Morientes19]

About the sponsor, i think that barca will wear a shirt with the logo of Beijing 2008 next year.

I cant under stand why they didnt have one last season. Extra Money for them and i am sure many companies would want to sponsor them.

[Kluiverte]

I cant under stand why they didnt have one last season. Extra Money for them and i am sure many companies would want to sponsor them.

The reason is the tradition, Barca never has had an sponsor in his shirts, but the estratosferic offers have conviced Laporta. Is a fact that with the great amount of money that can offer a sponsor Barca will sign a superstar...Henry¿? ;)

I'm obsesed with the idea of getting Thierry and Ronnie together...

[Yossi]

Ballack to Barca? (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281878&CPID=22&CLID=178&lid=&title=Becker:+Ballack+could+le ave&channel=Spain)

I don't think he's needed, what with Xavi, Deco, Motta, van Bommel, Edmilson, Marquez and Iniesta already competitng for places in the midfield.

Robinho wants to go to Spain, possibly Barca, but probably Real (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281988&cpid=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Robinho+targets+Spain+sw itch&channel=Spain)

If you read the article, his agent says his preferred choice is Real because of the amount of Brazilians. Eh? At Real, there's Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Luxemburgo, whereas at Barca there is Ronaldinho, Belletti, Edmilson, Motta, Deco (even though he plays for Portugal) and Sylvinho. Makes no sense. But if he is bright enough, he should realise Barcelona suits his preferences better, with more Brazilians. Good signing if he can be persuaded, but I'd rather Henry joins.

And if Henry did join, would he take Eto'o's place, play on the left and make Ronaldinho play on the right, or would he take Giuly's place?

[Kluiverte]

Ballack to Barca? (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281878&CPID=22&CLID=178&lid=&title=Becker:+Ballack+could+le ave&channel=Spain)

I don't think he's needed, what with Xavi, Deco, Motta, van Bommel, Edmilson, Marquez and Iniesta already competitng for places in the midfield.

Robinho wants to go to Spain, possibly Barca, but probably Real (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281988&cpid=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Robinho+targets+Spain+sw itch&channel=Spain)

If you read the article, his agent says his preferred choice is Real because of the amount of Brazilians. Eh? At Real, there's Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Luxemburgo, whereas at Barca there is Ronaldinho, Belletti, Edmilson, Motta, Deco (even though he plays for Portugal) and Sylvinho. Makes no sense. But if he is bright enough, he should realise Barcelona suits his preferences better, with more Brazilians. Good signing if he can be persuaded, but I'd rather Henry joins.

And if Henry did join, would he take Eto'o's place, play on the left and make Ronaldinho play on the right, or would he take Giuly's place?

There's no sense in signing Ballack now that we've Van Bommel for free.

About Henry, i suppose that Eto'o would play in the right, in the position that is taking Giuly. So it should be Ronaldinho on the left, Henry in the center attack and Eto'o on the right. ufffffff!

[Yossi]

I think it'd be best for Henry to play on the left, because he always plays from the left anyway, Eto'o in the middle because he's a greedy striker and won't want to play anywhere else, and Ronaldinho on the right, because he's effective anywhere. But there's no point discussing this really, he'll stay at Arsenal.

[Singh]

Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has told Barcelona to forget about trying to sign Thierry Henry.
There is speculation that striker Samuel Eto'o could leave the Spanish champions after reports of a fall-out with coach Frank Rijkaard.

Rijkaard has admitted his interest in Henry, who joined Arsenal for £10.5m from Juventus in 1999 and scored 25 Premiership goals last season.

But Dein told BBC Radio Four: "Thierry Henry's our player and will remain so."

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said he is keen to keep the bulk of his squad together.

He told the club's website: "I have not planned to buy too many and to be busy would mean we were under tremendous stress to sell players, which we don't want to do."

[Kluiverte]

I don't think it will finish that way, this roumor will keep us discussing all the summer for sure, and hope it will finish as i expect...

[Singh]

What you seriously reckon henry will go to barcelona?. Though i have read Rijkard has said he is willing to pay 50million for him.

[o0oGedo0o]

I heard that there is a possibilty Pires won't renew his contract, if he doesn't maybe Henry will leave too, cause i see how french players are tight there at Arsenal.
The last thing i want to see though is Henry wearing a Real madrid shirt, i hate Real they buy players that they don't need, and place them on the bench, plus i don't like Real players all they want is money money money, Barca is better to snatch Henry

[Kluiverte]

I don't know what will happen, but i dream with the possibility of the coming of Henry. Obviously i know it's quite impossible but who knows...

[codename 47]

As former vice president Sandro Rosell handed in his resignation ,but as ''ronaldinho's closes allys'' there were some fers that ronaldinho may leave but Sandro Rosell has attempted to calm those fears by insiting ronaldinho will stay

It is now clear there is a huge internal conflict going on at the club that just won La Liga, a riff possibily caused by the shadow influence of Johan Cruyff who is officially not part of the club organization, but appears to be pulling the strings from behind the scenes.

“I leave Barcelona without regrets. I am sure I am helping president Laporta with this decision,” Rosell told reporters this morning.

“I sacrificed myself a lot for this project. Now I ask Laporta not to forget about the members of the club. We are the club, and those who elected Laporta, those who he owes something to,” he added.

The former vice-president was the one that brought Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho to the club in 2003, and the decision he took today might mean Ronaldinho could move away from the Nou Camp as a result, even though Rosell doesn’t think so.

“I don’t know if Ronaldinho knows about my decision. What I am sure of is that he won’t leave, he is too important for Barca,” he said.

The number of goodbyes on behalf of members of the Barca management has now reached three in the space of week.

Tuesday the medical staff director Jordi Mones left the club as a result of differences with chairman Laporta.
(goal.com)

[Miggy]

I really hope all these boardroom problems don't effect are transfer plans or effect the team.

[Kluiverte]

I don't think that all that problems among the directives will affect, fortunately all that s**t had happened after winning La Liga, and we'll have a quiet summer.

All we have to do is to keep doing things right.

[Solid Foxx]

I don't think that all that problems among the directives will affect, fortunately all that s**t had happened after winning La Liga, and we'll have a quiet summer.

All we have to do is to keep doing things right.

Kluiverte did you hear that Kluivert is probably going to Valencia?

[Morientes19]

I Think Kluivert Will Be Good In Spain. He Was A Right Flop In England

[Kluiverte]

Kluiverte did you hear that Kluivert is probably going to Valencia?

Yes! I've noticed that a few minutes ago, he's signed for Valencia for the next three years. Hope he makes things right.

[Miggy]

I'm not sure, Kluiverts last 2 seasons at Barça were very dissapointing and well the less said about his time at newcastle the better. So unless he makes some big changes his just gonna be warming the bench for another season. A question to all you Barça fans, if you had to sign a goalkeeper , defender and attacking player who would be your choices? Ok I know you all love Valdes but I still have my doubts.

[pier69]

of course , goalkeeper it should be cassilas , defender should be alex of psv ,attacking player should be henry or torres , these players fit the description of wat barca wants and they'll be one of the best for their country and for barca

[Kluiverte]

I'd sign Chec, Rio Ferdinand and Henry. ;)

[Solid Foxx]

I'm not sure, Kluiverts last 2 seasons at Barça were very dissapointing and well the less said about his time at newcastle the better. So unless he makes some big changes his just gonna be warming the bench for another season. A question to all you Barça fans, if you had to sign a goalkeeper , defender and attacking player who would be your choices? Ok I know you all love Valdes but I still have my doubts.

Goalkeeper:
1. Cuducini (Chelsea)
2. Kameni (Espanyol)
3. Gomes (PSV)

Defender:
1. Alex (PSV)
2. Trabelsi (Ajax)
3. Ashley Cole (Arsenal)

Striker/Forward:
1. Torres (Atl. Madrid)
2. Henry (Arsenal)
3. Robben (Chelsea)

[Kluiverte]

Goalkeeper:
1. Cuducini (Chelsea)
2. Kameni (Espanyol)
3. Gomes (PSV)

Defender:
1. Alex (PSV)
2. Trabelsi (Ajax)
3. Ashley Cole (Arsenal)

Striker/Forward:
1. Torres (Atl. Madrid)
2. Henry (Arsenal)
3. Robben (Chelsea)

I'm with you about Kameni, he's awesome. The same with Ashley Cole.

[Morientes19]

I'm with you about Kameni, he's awesome. The same with Ashley Cole.

is he better then reina?

[Kluiverte]

is he better then reina?

Absolutely, altough Reina is a great goalkeeper too.

Congratulations for the Champions Morientes! It was great. I'm a new Liverpool fan definitely!

[Solid Foxx]

The latest rumour in England is that Cole won't extend his contract due to the whole tapping up thing.

He has two years left on his contract so if Arsenal want to get some (big) money for him this would be the ideal time to sell him (the longer they wait the less they can ask for him).

btw: Cech would be a great keeper for Barca but I did not mention him because I don't think Chelsea will let him go.

[Morientes19]

Absolutely, altough Reina is a great goalkeeper too.

Congratulations for the Champions Morientes! It was great. I'm a new Liverpool fan definitely!

I dont want reina at liverpool now! why do we need him. He is a barca reject any way. i thought barca would of being in final.

[Jonny2J]

the people suggesting the likes of Cech etc..... name some realistic targets please;)

[Morientes19]

barca fans, what do u lot think of luis garcia? good player? could he push for a 1st team place at barca if he was still there?

[o0oGedo0o]

Henry stays at Arsenal, it was on the news yesterday. Arsenal confirms that Henry will be staying at Arsenal for the coming season.

[Yossi]

They may say that, but if the right amount of money is offered....

About Garcia, he wouldn't be a regular starter at Barca, because the front three of Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Giuly did well this season (apart from Giuly who was off form in the middle of the season), but he would be a good reserve an would've played some part during the season, especially when the injury crisis was at it's worst around Christmas.

[Miggy]

If I was Laporta I would try make a move for Ashley Cole! His not having the best of time at Arsenal at the moment and a move to Chelsea is very unlikely, lol it would also mean arsenal have supplied all our left backs

[o0oGedo0o]

i would love to see ashley cool in barca, i think our defence needs to be tougher, we got a great attack

[Yossi]

At the moment I think the money would best spent elsewhere, what with Gio and Sylvinho already covering left back, but he's said he is definitely not going to renew his contract at Arsenal and he's not going to play for another Premiership team so possibly when his contract's up he'd be a good signing. But after the Spain v England game he might want to stay away from Spain because of the racism.

[Kluiverte]

I agree with you Yossi, if his contract expires then it could be a good signing but he's not a priority i think.

I really think that there won't be more signings for Barça if don't appear a good chance to sign a superclass or any expiring contract of an interesting player.

[pier69]

yeah me too , i hope ashley cole goes to barca , it will boost the defence and attacking

[Morientes19]

ashley will be a great signing for barca. i can see him going to real though with becks, owen and woody there!

[Usul]

A question to all you Barça fans, if you had to sign a goalkeeper , defender and attacking player who would be your choices? Ok I know you all love Valdes but I still have my doubts.
Keeper: I really like Valdes. He is definitely Barcelona stuff.

Defender: Most assuredly Kompany.

Attacker: I think Forlan would be great for us. They should trade him for Riquelme and Saviola.

[Miggy]

I would really like for us to get vincent Kompany, I mean I havent seen much of him but what I have seen his gonna be a great centre back in the future, I'm not sure about forlan tho.... I mean its only been one season if he can do it again then yeah and also how much would he cost?

[Solid Foxx]

Did you people read of hear that Marco van Basten "kicked" van Bommel out of the Dutch squad for the international game against Finland?

He "accused" him of not performing the tasks he gave him, so he told him he was out of the squad for the next game. Two newspapers (serious newspapers no tabloids) over here claimed that van Bommel might quit the Dutch team for good.

Well on the bright side, he will at least be on time for the press conference on Friday in Barcelona :-)

[Morientes19]

there always seems to be problems in the dutch camp?

[Solid Foxx]

there always seems to be problems in the dutch camp?

That is true. But to avoid that van Basten only selected players of which he thought they would cause no problems (i.e. not selecting Seedorf and Kluivert).

But we should have seen this coming as van Basten never really showed that he liked the "footballplayer" van Bommel. But he could not leave him out of the squad seeing how well he played for PSV, but now he finally got his excuse (due to his performence on saturday) and got rid of him.

[o0oGedo0o]

Why do you all want Saviola to leave? He's a great player and has done so much for the team before the loan, i want him to play in the coming season and let go of maxi lopez he's not that great.

well i'm dreaming but
Goalkeeper: toldo
Defender: ferdinand, Nesta
forward: Henry

[Morientes19]

i want saviola to leave and move to liverpool!! lol he may join athletico i heard

how much would he cost

[Kluiverte]

I really don't understand the reasons of Van Basten, anyway i thouht Van Bommel was an important player for the national, isn't he?

Due all that he'll be in Barcelona early...that's good.

What do you think about him as footballer Solid Foxx¿?

[pier69]

yeah , i dunno wat's wrong with van basten dropping such a good holding midfielder that can score too . van bommel is edgar davids successor , no ? dunno why these managers could just drop off important players just like that

[Solid Foxx]

i want saviola to leave and move to liverpool!! lol he may join athletico i heard

how much would he cost

I agree I would also like to see him at Liverpool, better keep on dreaming I guess?

I think Barca will use Saviola (and Riquelme) in a swap deal for Torres. From what I read Saviola and Riquelme would love to work with Bianchi.

I think they have rated Saviola around € 10m (will probably be less).

[Yossi]

i want saviola to leave and move to liverpool!! lol he may join athletico i heard

how much would he cost
Probably around £5-10m.

As for the ideal players:

Goalkeeper- Iker Casillas. I see nothing wrong with Valdes, but if Barca were to sign another keeper I'd like it to be him. He's a great keeper, kept Real in games this season and it would be great to piss them off like this by stealing in my opinion their player of the season, and weaken them in the process.

Defender- Rio Ferdinand. He is a top defender, and probably wouldn't cost too much because his contract is up next summer. He is big, quick, strong, good in the air, good at tackling and for a centre back, can play decent football too. Between him and Puyol, I can't think of any qualities the two of them both lack.

Attacker- Thierry Henry. He would cost an arm and a leg, but he's worth it. Him, Eto'o and Ronaldinho would tear any defence in the world apart with their speed and skill. The only problem is that Arsenal wouldn't want him to go, and he wouldn't want to leave Arsenal.

[Solid Foxx]

I really don't understand the reasons of Van Basten, anyway i thouht Van Bommel was an important player for the national, isn't he?

Due all that he'll be in Barcelona early...that's good.

Well against Romania Van Basten told him to cover Munteanu so he could not build up the attacks, but Van Bommel did not do that. It didn't lead to any danger, but he should have done the task he was given.

They have had this discussion previously and I suppose this was the final drop.

What do you think about him as footballer Solid Foxx¿?

I personnaly think Van Bommel is a great player, he is strong, he has a great shot, his passing is also good and he can disrupt attacks from the opposing teams. I would compare him to Roy Keane.

But I agree with Van Basten that he does sometimes (he does it less than he used to) lets his defensive duties slip. That is his only weak spot.

[Solid Foxx]

yeah , i dunno wat's wrong with van basten dropping such a good holding midfielder that can score too . van bommel is edgar davids successor , no ? dunno why these managers could just drop off important players just like that

I have to say that I rate Davids higher than Van Bommel.

Nigel de Jong (he replaced van Bommel on saturday against Romania) is more comparable to Davids.

[king reyes]

Davids has been terrible whenever I've seen him play for Inter this season(which wasn't much due to him warming the bench on countless occasions).Neither de Jong nor Davids is better than van Bommel.They're just more disciplined(judging by what you said).

[Solid Foxx]

Davids has been terrible whenever I've seen him play for Inter this season(which wasn't much due to him warming the bench on countless occasions).Neither de Jong nor Davids is better than van Bommel.They're just more disciplined(judging by what you said).

Well I think De Jong is close to the level of Van Bommel but the only thing he lacks is the experience.

But then again it says something about the qualities of a player if the national team coach prefers a 20 year old over an experienced player like Van Bommel (who is 28).

ps: I would chose Davids over Van Bommel any day.

[Kluiverte]

Where is plaiyng De Jong?

I'd choose Davids over Van Bommel three years ago, nowadays i prefer Van Bommel.

[Miggy]

Davids is cool, waaAAy cooler then Van Bommel. But I'm happy we got Van Bommel coz his younger then Davids, Bommel needs to change his hairstyle its waaAAy uncool

[pier69]

should just leave it long and braid it like davids and wear some oakley sunglasses when playing a match eh lol , that way he will look cool

[Solid Foxx]

Where is plaiyng De Jong?

I'd choose Davids over Van Bommel three years ago, nowadays i prefer Van Bommel.

Nigel De Jong plays for Ajax (with Trabelsi the best player of last season).

Man Utd showed some interest in him but he said he was going to stay for at least one more season, and if I am correct this will be the final season of his contract.

[Kluiverte]

Last news are saying that Barca could be interested in Joaquin from Betis, it could be a great signing as he's a great right winger that can take the right attack of Barca.

I personally enjoy seeing him playing, he's a great dribbler and has good pass too, i personally think that he could be a great signing. What do you think about that?

[Morientes19]

tell me this how is better C ronaldo or joaquin? if barca got him i think real wouldnt like that as they have being llinked wid him 4 ages

[Jonny2J]

tell me this how is better C ronaldo or joaquin? if barca got him i think real wouldnt like that as they have being llinked wid him 4 agesat the moment i would say Joaquin as he is more direct and doesnt fuck about like Ronaldo and crosses when he has too, but not many players have had the hype Ronaldo has at that age

[Harry-Kewell]

Last news are saying that Barca could be interested in Joaquin from Betis

And Real Madrid have apparently pulled out of the race to sign Joaquin.

Real cool Joaquin interest (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283115&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=10&title=Real+cool+Joaquin+intere st&channel=Spain)

[pier69]

thats good if joaquin comes to barca , then we have 2 really good spanish wongers , ezquerro and joaquin

[Kluiverte]

He's a really good player and now that he doesn't interests to Madrid is a great chance to get him. Apart we'ven't a winger with his atributtes.

I agree absolutely with his signing.

[Yossi]

I doubt he'd be interested in a move to Barca because I'm fairly sure he's a Real Madrid fan.

[pier69]

btw , with many players coming to barca , where will xavi , deco , gabri , gerard , iniesta play ?

[Miggy]

well gerard has gone to Monaco, xavi and deco are first team unless they get injured or need a rest, iniesta makes a great sub and gabri is versitle his more backup for beletti tho.

[Kluiverte]

I doubt he'd be interested in a move to Barca because I'm fairly sure he's a Real Madrid fan.

A few days ago (before Madrid reject) he said that he' be proud of receiving an offer from Barca, so there's nothing more to say about...

[Kluiverte]

btw , with many players coming to barca , where will xavi , deco , gabri , gerard , iniesta play ?

Just Van Bommel and Exquerro are confirmated, and i'm pretty sure that will be just one more signing and maybe the team is closed for next season.

Sorry for posting two post consecutive, it's my fault, i'm at the office....;)

[codename 47]

A few days ago (before Madrid reject) he said that he' be proud of receiving an offer from Barca, so there's nothing more to say about...

He claims he's a big madrid fan after their rejection i don't think he will be now :rolleyes:
I think barca should sign another Centre back as well this summer help boost their defence

[Kluiverte]

He claims he's a big madrid fan after their rejection i don't think he will be now :rolleyes:
I think barca should sign another Centre back as well this summer help boost their defence

Yes, he claimed that but when the money appears palyers change their preferences quickly... Ask Figo for it... ;)

[codename 47]

Have you heard that betis have claimed they've recieved 4 bids for joaquin 1 includes one from barcelona

[Kluiverte]

Have you heard that betis have claimed they've recieved 4 bids for joaquin 1 includes one from barcelona

Really? I knew about the Madrid and Chelsea interest, but not an oficial offer from Barcelona...

[Rangers_Fureva]

c'mon the mighty barca. Gd thread by the way. on ya go pier69

[Yossi]

Lopera (Betis president) says that the four clubs are Barca, Real, Chelsea and Man Utd. Here is the article (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283348&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Betis:+Four+bids+for+Joa quin&channel=Football_Home).

[pier69]

if barca wants to land a player they always gets it . im really positive that joaquin could be goin to barca , cuz we are currently the best in the world , and joaquin will have a future in barca . btw , if anybody seen van bommel's or ezquerro's squad number , please inform me , thanks mate

[Usul]

I have not, but Van bommel may get 21, and Ezquerro 17.

I read that Riquelme has been sold to Villareal for the sum of 5 mil Euros.

[Kluiverte]

Lopera (Betis president) says that the four clubs are Barca, Real, Chelsea and Man Utd. Here is the article (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283348&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Betis:+Four+bids+for+Joa quin&channel=Football_Home).

Tks Yossi, great. By the way, what do you think about Joaquin and the possibility of his coming to Barca?

[AgentZero]

im sorry boys but i think Real will nab the winger...he's destined to play for the galacticos

[Kluiverte]

im sorry boys but i think Real will nab the winger...he's destined to play for the galacticos

Have you noticed the public rejection of Madrid about the signing of Joaquin? It opens the doors of Barcelona for the winger...

[Solid Foxx]

if barca wants to land a player they always gets it . im really positive that joaquin could be goin to barca , cuz we are currently the best in the world , and joaquin will have a future in barca . btw , if anybody seen van bommel's or ezquerro's squad number , please inform me , thanks mate


Van Bommel has number 17

http://www.fcbarcelona.com/imagenes/jugadores/futbol/VanBommel/100605_VanPresentacio_gran.jpg

Couldn't find Ezquerro's number?

[codename 47]

Tks Yossi, great. By the way, what do you think about Joaquin and the possibility of his coming to Barca?

At the moment madrid's main target is C.ronaldo,if they miss out on him they'll be back for joaquin for sure,and he'll be happy to go there

[Harry-Kewell]

Riquelme has been sold to Villareal for the sum of 5 mil Euros i hear.

I was hoping that he’d get a second stint at Barcelona. It's a shame that they've let him go because he's a class act and he deserves to be playing for a top side.

[pier69]

even if he comes to play for barcelona , he wont get a regular starting place ,even if he do i dun think he will shine , cuz like somebody, i forgot who, here said riquelme must have a team built around him like villareal

[Yossi]

I'm not too sure about Joaquin. He's a great player, but then again so is Giuly, and I'd rather Laporta decide to spend all the transfer budget on Henry.

Not too sure about Riquelme, he could've done a good job as a back up, but he'd probably not be too happy about that. He was marvellous against Brazil the other night, not just the goal, put through a few good balls for the strikers. I've heard about the deal but not the transfer fee- €5m? That's a hell of a bargain for Villarreal.

[pier69]

yes it is , considering that riquelme is one of the best argentinian players currently , but he won't settle to be a backup for the first team i thikn if he's in barca

[Kluiverte]

In the Japanese tour of Barca, yesterday they got a draw 3-3 against Jokohama Marinos. Giuly and Motta twice were the scorers.

Altought Ronnie, Puyol and Eto'o didn't trip to Japan, there're a lot of people waiting for the players in the airport and in the Hotel trying to get some signs and pics with the players.

About Joaquin, i keep thinking he'd be a great signing for Barca. And don't forget about Henry cause Laporta want him in Barcelona and is possible that he offers Arsenal about 42 milions euros for him... let's wait.

[Jonny2J]

In the Japanese tour of Barca, yesterday they got a draw 3-3 against Jokohama Marinos. Giuly and Motta twice were the scorers.

Altought Ronnie, Puyol and Eto'o didn't trip to Japan, there're a lot of people waiting for the players in the airport and in the Hotel trying to get some signs and pics with the players.

About Joaquin, i keep thinking he'd be a great signing for Barca. And don't forget about Henry cause Laporta want him in Barcelona and is possible that he offers Arsenal about 42 milions euros for him... let's wait.Arsenal rejected a much high bid from Chelsea for him..... it WON'T happen

[pier69]

that's becuz chelsea is a rival team in the same league , plus it's all in the player's decisions , and henry has expressed interest in going to barca and playing in spain

[Rangers_Fureva]

I'm stuck:rolleyes: and a don't know what i'd prefer 2 happen. Because i suppost Arsenal and Barcelona. I'd prefer if Henry were to stay with Arsenal because Barcelona can but other top class players with the budget they have. Wheras Arsenal don't have as much money 2 buy top class players.

[Jonny2J]

that's becuz chelsea is a rival team in the same league , plus it's all in the player's decisions , and henry has expressed interest in going to barca and playing in spainwhen? he's just had his first born, loves London, loves Arsenal, he has an English wife, not once have i heard him say ooo yes i want to play for Barce.... and im not talking about the usual it's flattered a club like that want ya blah blah blah......... NO CHANCE

[AgentZero]

i doubt henry will leave london, he seems like a non-materialistic player and money is second to family and happiness. so i doubt he'd want his first son to be brought up in a completely new and different enviroment

[Yossi]

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has agreed terms on a new contract with the Catalan giants.

The Spain international has arrived in the Far East with his team-mates for a two-game tour of Japan.

Chelsea were linked with Xavi earlier in the season and Barca have moved to kill off speculation regarding his future.

Xavi's agent Ivan Corretja met with club director Txiki Beguiristain on Friday to finalise a deal following an initial meeting on Tuesday.

It took just a few hours to trash out a deal that will see Xavi commit himself to the club until the summer of 2010.

The deal will see the 25-year-old nearly double his current salary while also raising his release clause to a staggering €35 million.

The news of Xavi's new deal is good news for coach Frank Rijkaard who is keen to tie down his key players on long-term deals.
Good news.:D

[AgentZero]

good news indeed better than losing him to the west londoners. is larssons contract expired, wasn't he on a seasons contract only?

[pier69]

larrson has extended his contract deal to a further 2 years , no ?

[Yossi]

Well he's extended it- don't know if it's one year or two.

[Kluiverte]

Good news.:D

The next is gonna be Deco, then Rijkaard, Eto'o and Ronnie. All of them are going to revise and extend their contracts. That's perfect.

Larsson has extended his contract too.

More about Joaquin, today is published in an important spanish newpaper that Joaquin is near to sign for Barca for 20 milion euros, hope it become real because he's class! Let's wait...

[AgentZero]

OMG! i cant see bottles being thrown at him at the Bernabeu now:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Kluiverte]

OMG! i cant see bottles being thrown at him at the Bernabeu now:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Why?¿

[AgentZero]

Madrileno's hate him and more so now he plays for barca

[jamie02]

Anyone watch that programme on BBC2 last night all about Barca and Laporta,was good you got to see alot of behind the scenes stuff at the club which was good.

[Kluiverte]

Anyone watch that programme on BBC2 last night all about Barca and Laporta,was good you got to see alot of behind the scenes stuff at the club which was good.

Yes, it's a very interesting document, is that one that Laporta appears palying with Giuly after signing his contract? Is really good to see.

[Usul]

There is talk of a trade betwen Athletico de Madrid and Barcelona. Saviola for Torres and a few mil.

[king reyes]

Shouldn't that be Saviola and a few mil for Torres? I really doubt that Atletico would part with their talismanic striker for somoene like Saviola.

[Kluiverte]

I don't like Torres at all, and i think he'll never come to Barcelona. Apart form that it will interesting to see where Saviola will play next season. I bet for Atletico de Madrid.

[codename 47]

The next is gonna be Deco, then Rijkaard, Eto'o and Ronnie. All of them are going to revise and extend their contracts. That's perfect.

Larsson has extended his contract too.

More about Joaquin, today is published in an important spanish newpaper that Joaquin is near to sign for Barca for 20 milion euros, hope it become real because he's class! Let's wait...

I can't believe real have left the race to sign joaquin :realmad:
be a good signing for barca though

[Yossi]

Yup, it was that documentary. And although I think Torres is a decent player, really good for the future, I don't really want him at Barca, because he's similar to Eto'o, i.e. they are strikers and can not really play in the Giuly/Ronaldinho position. I doubt Rijkaard would change the formation, so if Torres joined either he'd be on the bench and be a waste of money, or Eto'o would be on the bench and become unsettled. But I believe Torres once said the only other Spanish club he'd play for is Barca, so it could be a possibility.

[Usul]

Joaquin screamed last night at thousands of Betis supporters, in the celebrations for having won the copa, that he is not going anywhere. Whether he was drunk or high at the time, is arguable.

But he said that in front of all their supporters, which in turn went berserk out of happiness.

[Kluiverte]

Joaquin screamed last night at thousands of Betis supporters, in the celebrations for having won the copa, that he is not going anywhere. Wether he was drunk or high at the time is arguable. But he said that in front of all their supporters which in turn went berserk out of happiness.

Joaquin is gonna leave Betis this summer, i'm sure.

[Usul]

And will be labeled as a liar by half of Andalucia.

[Kluiverte]

Yes, surely...

Do you think Gallas could be a good signing? I'm not sure he can be good for the team... I post that because there've appeared roumors about an offer of 15 milion euros from Barca...

[Yossi]

If Betis recieve a decent offer which they think is good enough, then he'll be stuck between a rock and a hard place. He'll either move away and be called a liar as Muad said, or the directors will force him out.

As for Gallas, €15m? That's a bit much. He's a good player who I'd like to see at Barca. If Riquelme is worth only €5m, then Gallas could only be worth €2m. Although unfortunately, Riquelme was cheap because he's not needed, whereas Gallas is probably wanted by a club in no position to sell, so he'll be worth than Riquelme was, which is ridiculous.

[Usul]

The price depends on the contract really. Riquelme was cheaper because i think he is still partly owned by Barcelona. As for Gallas i think he would be one hell of a sub. But somehow i doubt theyll buy him. We have Edmilson and Puyol and Marquez to play in those positions. If they do sign Gallas then Oleguer can kiss his playing days goodbye, which i would really love. No offense to the guy but he can go play with some other inferior team which is where the man belongs.

[Miggy]

Alot of talk now about Baptista again, also Marquez could be thrown into the transfer. Baptista looks likey to move, and from reading the Spanish press its either Barça or Real Madrid. I'm a fan of Baptista but I just don't think his what barça needs right now. Your thoughts?

[king reyes]

Actually, Baptista suits Barca's needs much better than you think. Very few Barca players can head the ball properly, and the team basically lacks a physical presence in attack. That's what the Beast should be bought for.As for Gallas,he's Chelsea's most underrated defender. He's much better than Carvalho,Marquez and Oleguer.Even when he was played at left-back, he was still the wall he's always been for the Blues.

[pier69]

actually people like baptista will be very good for barca's midfield , but the sad part is , where can we put him in midfield ? it's fully booked ... i dun mind him as a striker if we cant get henry or torres , but i think strikers like henry , torres and a right midfield like joaquin are top priority . then we can buy baptista

[codename 47]

Joaquin is gonna leave Betis this summer, i'm sure.

Latest rumours from england say he'll go to chelsea,
you know baptista is more of a striker now a reported reaplacement for et'oo as Rjkaard is supposed to be runing out of paitenece with him

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=284863&cpid=23&CLID=&lid=10&title=Rijkaard+warns+Eto'o&channel=Spain

[Yossi]

I've made the same post about Baptista three times on this thread (too lazy to find it again) and I still stand by it. But he could possibly play in the front three somewhere.

[Usul]

Latest rumours from england say he'll go to chelsea,
you know baptista is more of a striker now a reported reaplacement for et'oo as Rjkaard is supposed to be runing out of paitenece with him
He aint the only one...
I doubt we will sign Baptista.
We got a few people who are good in the air. Larsson, Maxi, Motta, Edmilson and Ronnie is not bad in the air either.
We won against another Japanese club today. Urawa i think they are called...Goals by Xavi and 2 by Larsson. Larsson is playing really well and Deco played brilliantly. Gabri is also on form.

[pier69]

man , all this talks abt transfers are makin me dizzy , just sign adriano and all problems will be solved

[Kluiverte]

Why signing Baptista if we already have Xavi, Deco, Motta, Van Bommel, Iniesta?

Eto'o has said today that he just wants to play for Barca and Laporta is going to trip to Cameroon this weekend for closing the new contract with eto'o. He's, for me, one of the best strikers in the world nowadays and he'd staty with us for years all along Ronnie and co.

Great success for Barca in his Japan Tour altought Ronnie, Eto'o and Puyol didn't trip, people was crazy singing the anthem in catalonian!

[codename 47]

Probably more rumours but (the)AS website says that laporta wants to sign fernando torres by shipping e'too of to chelsea ,would be a interesting deal that
certainly seems like there could b a chance that torres leaves atletico this summer,though he may want to stay to see what the new coach can do

[Kluiverte]

Probably more rumours but (the)AS website says that laporta wants to sign fernando torres by shipping e'too of to chelsea ,would be a interesting deal that
certainly seems like there could b a chance that torres leaves atletico this summer,though he may want to stay to see what the new coach can do

IMO you can't compare Eto'o and Torres, Eto'o is miles away from Torres. I think that roumour is more a desire form the people of As (a madridista newspaper) than a reality.

I think and hope that Samuel is going to stay a lot of years wearing the barca shirt.

[Usul]

Eto'o is most certainly staying. I think that Torres will not leave Atletico because management is being changed and Barcelona are likely to sell or loan Saviola to them.
A Torres and Saviola partnership might be very effective indeed.

[Kluiverte]

Eto'o is most certainly staying. I think that Torres will not leave Atletico because management is being changed and Barcelona are likely to sell or loan Saviola to them.
A Torres and Saviola partnership might be very effective indeed.

Absolutely agree, Torres and Saviola are complementary and they can work great together next season in Atletico.

[Yossi]

Deco signs new contract (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=285133&cpid=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Deco+commits+to+Barca&channel=Spain)

That's good news, for obvious reasons.

Ronaldinho denies signing a deal for life (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=285097&CPID=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Ronnie+denies+Barca+life +deal&channel=Spain)

I'm not too sure about this. If he signs a deal for 10 years which is being talked about, he will probably stay at Barca for the duration, which at the moment looks great. But if something unexpected happens after two or three years of the deal, like he gets a bad injury or a collection of injuries and his performance level drops, then he'll still earn a hell of a lot of money for a long while despite not being good enough to earn it. But maybe I'm being pessimistic.

[Kluiverte]

Deco signs new contract (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=285133&cpid=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Deco+commits+to+Barca&channel=Spain)

That's good news, for obvious reasons.

Ronaldinho denies signing a deal for life (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=285097&CPID=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Ronnie+denies+Barca+life +deal&channel=Spain)

I'm not too sure about this. If he signs a deal for 10 years which is being talked about, he will probably stay at Barca for the duration, which at the moment looks great. But if something unexpected happens after two or three years of the deal, like he gets a bad injury or a collection of injuries and his performance level drops, then he'll still earn a hell of a lot of money for a long while despite not being good enough to earn it. But maybe I'm being pessimistic.


The new contract for Deco is great, what a great palyer he's! Apart form that has been revealed that he has received an offer from Chelsea that he's refused.

About the deal for life of Ronaldinho, is difficult to analize but the first impression is great, enjoying Ronaldinho for ten years more should be great, and looking the kind of person he's i think won't be many problems with him. Maybe a five years contract should be more realistic and solid.

[Usul]

Deco is going to be ours for 10 years!. I couldnt help but smile when i read the news. I hear he is priced at 75 mil at the moment. And Ronnie and Xavi are staying for sure as well for a long time now. Glory will be ours for many years to come.

[Yossi]

I saw this in the paper today:
West Brom boss Bryan Robson has launched an ambitious bid to sign Barcelona's Argentinian striker Javier Saviola.
I think that's bullshit. Not only would he not go to play for a team like West Brom when there are better teams interested and the language barrier, the article is so small (yes that was it) they'd have made more of it if it were true.

[Usul]

I doubt he will go to a small englich club, no offense, when he is going to get offers from, most probably, the biggest clubs in europe.

[Yossi]

He's reportedly recieved an offer from Atletico.

The link to this. (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=68189&progr=6)

[Kluiverte]

I'm sure he'll end at Atletico forming a geat couple with Fernando Torres, i think they'll fit perfectly.

About Eto'o, he's going to sign a revised contract till 2010 like Xavi, Ronnie, Deco... Another great new. Laporta has tripped to Cameroon to sign the deal with Samuel.

[Yossi]

Here (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=286150&CPID=8&CLID=178&lid=&title=Baggies+in+Saviola+link&channel=Football_Home) is the Sky Sports story about Saviola to West Brom (which will never happen) that I mentioned a few days ago.

Also, Milan have said that a move for Ronaldinho is merely a 'dream. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=286167&cpid=21&CLID=178&lid=&title=Milan+close+on+Gilardino&channel=Football_Home)

[Usul]

Eto'o till 2010...I'm not impressed.

[pier69]

why are u not impressed ? i think eto'o did well for all the clubs he played...except for real

[codename 47]

Eto'o till 2010...I'm not impressed.

But he's barca's main and best striker why wouldn't you be impressed ?

[Solid Foxx]

Eto'o till 2010...I'm not impressed.

not impressed by what?

[Kluiverte]

I'm happy and excited by that, Eto'o is one of the most impressive strikers nowadays and he'll be in Barcelona til 2010, that's perfect.

I'm impressed...

[Yossi]

It's good news that Eto'o has signed a new contract, of course it is. He is a decent player, but he just needs to finish a little better because he can be a little erratic at times, plus he should not be so selfish. That is usually a good thing in a striker, but I think he takes it too far.

Anyway:

Laporta rules out Henry bid (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=286533&CPID=8&CLID=178&lid=&title=Laporta:+No+Barca+bid+fo r+Henry&channel=spain)

Shame. He'd be great at Barca, I think Laporta should at least try to get him.

Eto'o rejected better Chelsea offer (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=286596&CPID=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Eto'o+confirms+Chelsea+s nub&channel=spain)

Haha. Shows that money can't buy everything and Chelsea aren't as big as they think.

Zaragoza want Sergio Garcia (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=286687&cpid=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Zaragoza+line+up+Barca+s tar&channel=spain)

Oh well. He's already in his early twenties and he wasn't a superstar on loan at Levante this season. Get a bit of money for him and that'll be great.

[Usul]

It's good news that Eto'o has signed a new contract, of course it is. He is a decent player, but he just needs to finish a little better because he can be a little erratic at times, plus he should not be so selfish. That is usually a good thing in a striker, but I think he takes it too far.
Precisely. He tends to hug the ball and completely slow down the attack. Sometimes he does shine. But you must admit that he scored all those goals mainly because he was being fed balls by brilliant midfielders. Dont get me wrong. He is a good striker but i just think he gets to play too much for his own good. And i did not like his attitude at all at the end of the season...specially the face he made when Giuly scored the last goal.

[pier69]

true true , i say if there's no brilliant assisters like barcelona's midfield , eto'o wouldnt even have the chance to score so many goals .

[Miggy]

Talk, in the spanish press, is that barça will wait till august to mak a move for Henry! So who knows he might still be a possiblity, they also suggested that if Henry did leave then, Baptista would be his replacement at Arsenal.

[Usul]

Here is Ezquerro's number.

http://img36.echo.cx/img36/2533/ezquerrosigns9xa.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[pier69]

taht means gerrard is really out for good , didnt know that he's in monaco alrady

[Kluiverte]

Talk, in the spanish press, is that barça will wait till august to mak a move for Henry! So who knows he might still be a possiblity, they also suggested that if Henry did leave then, Baptista would be his replacement at Arsenal.

It's said that Laporta has made a deal with Henry for next year, so he'll come next summer to Barca. It's just a rumour... Anyway, it's true that Laporta met Henry last November due to the match against the Tsunami played in The Camp Nou, and they talked about the possibility of the coming of the french superstar.

We'll see...

[Usul]

These are the new kits, lads.

http://img153.echo.cx/img153/9010/270605novaequipaciodifok3li.jp g (http://www.imageshack.us)

Yes, thats right. Fluorescent away kits and red shorts...hopefully someone will do something about this in time. Red shorts do not suit us at all and fluorescent shirts...?! Honestly! what the hell were nike thinking!

[Kluiverte]

I don't like the red shorts at all! Hope someone can change that! The fluorescent kit it's ok for me, at least it's original... And I like the new t.shirt with thinner stripes.

[Jonny2J]

true true , i say if there's no brilliant assisters like barcelona's midfield , eto'o wouldnt even have the chance to score so many goals .the same principle could be applied to the horse at Man Utd, it's no coincidince he hasn't been scoring as many goals as of late due to him missing Beckham for the last 2 years, and having Ronaldo who's final delivery isn't on the same standard... as with Beckham he knew he was getting quality 99 times out of 100 deliverd.....

loving the yellow kit.... although i don't like the read shorts as well... although i would love Thierry to come to my Barce.... it just won't happen, if Arsenal rejected 70 million from Chelsea, they won't accept any offer from Barce

[pier69]

personally i think the barca home jersey looks marvellous !

[lordofdarkness]

yeah the home jerseys look pretty cool

[Yossi]

As I said on the new kit thread, that kit looks odd. The shirt is OK, as are the shorts and the socks, but when you put them all together it doesn't look right at all. I like the away kit though, looks pretty good.

Back to important on the pitch matters, it seems that Rustu has given up hope of staying at Barca and Fenerbahce want him for some reason. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=287724&CPID=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Fener+to+fight+for+Rustu&channel=spain). After those disastrous performances around Christmas '03, I think this is great news.

[sukhy2004]

red shorts look whacked out man

[ThierryHenry14]

looks nice better than last season like the away shirt as well

[Jonny2J]

red shorts look whacked out manyeh homie they look totally wack

[Kluiverte]

As I said on the new kit thread, that kit looks odd. The shirt is OK, as are the shorts and the socks, but when you put them all together it doesn't look right at all. I like the away kit though, looks pretty good.

Back to important on the pitch matters, it seems that Rustu has given up hope of staying at Barca and Fenerbahce want him for some reason. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=287724&CPID=23&CLID=178&lid=&title=Fener+to+fight+for+Rustu&channel=spain). After those disastrous performances around Christmas '03, I think this is great news.

I really hope that Rustu stay at Fenerbache, as you say it was dissapointing to see him mistaken match after match.

Don't think he's a bad goalkeeper, Fenerbache will play CL next season, but he doesn't fit in Barca.

About the new kit...i'm loving the new home shirt more and more and hating the red shorts more and more...

[Kluiverte]

First of all, sorry for posting two consecutive posts. But it's oficial, as it appears in the official fcb website, that Messi has renovated with Barça until 2010, that's a great new as Messi is maybe the most promissing young talent nowadays. He's at Barca since he was 13 years old.

Have you seen the goal he's scored against Brasil sub`20 in the semifinal? Impressive!

[Miggy]

Have you seen the new home and away kit¿? I'm dissapointed I'm not likeing the away shirt, and the home kits shorts!! whats going on there. And why are they bringing out a new home shirt every season, thats not fair!

[Usul]

And why are they bringing out a new home shirt every season, thats not fair!
Because they know they are going to sell loads of them.

[Kluiverte]

Because they know they are going to sell loads of them.

Absolutely...

And as I said before, i like very much the new home shirt and also the away shirt is ok for me. I keep hating the red shorts.

Well, Eto'o will be with us until 2010 definitely, perfect.

About Ronnie, Barca has offered him a contract until 2014!!!

[Usul]

About Ronnie, Barca has offered him a contract until 2014!!!
WORD!

[Kluiverte]

As the press is publishing, the long term contract is about being signed in a few days. Altought for me Ronnie is the classest player in the world, it's a too long contract in my opinion, maybe it can relax Ronnie.

I think Ronnie can be a standar in the Barca history all along with Deco, Eto'o and company. They have shown last season what they can do, dominate the spanish tournament and be one of the favourites for winning the CL... i'm sure we'll be the european champions next season with Ronnie scoring the definitive goal... ;)

[Miggy]

More talk about Henry in spanish press, especially now Aresenal are interested in baptista. Also it was said that Owens agents offered him to Barça.

[Kluiverte]

More talk about Henry in spanish press, especially now Aresenal are interested in baptista. Also it was said that Owens agents offered him to Barça.

Yes I heard that new about Owen being offered to Barca, i'd like him to come! ;)

About Henry i think it's impossible for next season maybe in july 2006...

Baptista is near to sign with Arsenal.

[Sycamore]

maybe saviola is goin on loan to sevilla and gets a deal next year. that means baptista is coming next year to barca, they get first hand on him if saviola is movin to sevilla.

[Yossi]

Why is Owen needed? There is already Eto'o, Larsson and Lopez, plus Saviola and Sergio Garcia who are not needed and not wanted, and the money would be better spent on a position that isn't already so full.

Saviola wanted by a few clubs (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=290185&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=10&title=Boro+fail+with+Saviola+b id&channel=spain)

Good, good player. Will probably go for a lot less than he's worth, because he's not needed and other clubs will take advantage of that, sort of like what happened with Riquelme. Better than Maxi in my opinion, who I don't really rate that highly, althoguh he is good to have on the bench because if things aren't going good, just launch the bvall onto his head.

Chelsea to bid £54m for Ronaldinho (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=290216&cpid=8&CLID=178&lid=&title=Blues+primed+for+Ron+bid&channel=spain)

He's worth more than that. In fact, he's so valuable, he's priceless. He shouldn't be sold, not even for £200m.

[Rangers_Fureva]

He's worth more than that. In fact, he's so valuable, he's priceless. He shouldn't be sold, not even for £200m.

I agree totally, would be devistated if he left Barca for Chelsea. Best player in the world easily, can't buy that for any amount of money.

[Kluiverte]

I absolutely agree with you Yossi and Rangers_fureva, he's the greatest player appeared lately and not only as footballer, he's attitude on the bench is great, something that his mates and all the supporters appreciatte.

[Miggy]

To me his made a bigger impact at Barça then any of the other brazilians at Barça before him did. And your right his not only a true professional on the pitch but also of it, he always plays with a smile. A great role model for kids without a doubt. DINHO FOREVER

[codename 47]

Has anyone heard the reports in english papers that Barca are set to offer ronaldinho 300K a week :ohmy:
I think ronaldinho is one of the best players in the world today but surly just over a Quarter of a million a week is FAR too much to pay any player ?

[reece]

ronaldinho is a pleasure to watch we all luv him he perfects everything on the football pitch and the speed he does it in is frightening

[Kluiverte]

Just knowing that Ronnie is gonna stay with us so many years makes me happy... :)

[Yossi]

£300,000 is far too much for any footballer, no-one deserves that, but if it means he stays at Barca than goes to Chelsea, then that's fine. It will probably mean a lack of funds for Rijkaard to spend, but Ronaldinho is as important as a couple of new players.

[Rangers_Fureva]

Doubt Ronaldinho would be getting 300k a week, Barca would be bankrupt by the end of the season if that were 2 happen.

[2fast_2furious]

Doubt Ronaldinho would be getting 300k a week, Barca would be bankrupt by the end of the season if that were 2 happen.

agree wit u on dat m8... wit dat money dey can buy a world class player per season...

[Usul]

Just knowing that Ronnie is gonna stay with us so many years makes me happy...:)
I know exactly how you feel. :)

[smason]

i've just been on holiday to Salou, not very far from Barcelona

bought a new home shirt with Eto'o on the back :D

away kit is original, but a bit toooo flashy imo..

[Kluiverte]

i've just been on holiday to Salou, not very far from Barcelona

bought a new home shirt with Eto'o on the back :D

away kit is original, but a bit toooo flashy imo..

Great, it looks good!. It's been said in the press that the away kit is beating sales records by now... people is liking it and i'm thinking about buyng one of these with Deco on the back...

[Yossi]

Baptista to Barca? (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=291339&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Beast+eyes+Barcelona&channel=premiership)

Baptista is a great player and I feel good be a good addition to the squad. There are a couple of problems though, first of all where he'd play. He wouldn't be used in his old position of defensive midfield I don't think, and Rijkaard doesn't like playing with a central attacking midfielder. Also, he has not yet got a European passport, so that could be a problem. Also, who would be dropped for him to play, or would he be a sub? That would be great strength in depth, but still, I don't think paying about £10m-£15m (which is what Sevilla wanted from Arsenal) would be worthwhile. Next year though he could leave Sevilla for a nominal fee, and he'd have an EU passport, so I think possibly waiting 12 months would be better.

[Kluiverte]

"Next year though he could leave Sevilla for a nominal fee, and he'd have an EU passport, so I think possibly waiting 12 months would be better."

That's what i think.

[Top Gun]

he would be a great player though. maybe he could be like ronaldinho when he gets older. maybe a bit optomistic but they are the same sort of player.

[Kluiverte]

He's very different from Ronnie, he's stronger and plays backwards in the midfield but his strenght allows him to score easily. He's very skilly too, but can't compare with Ronnie.

It's said in the press that he's signed a pre-contract with Barca for next year, when he'll be european by getting his passport, and he'll come for free as he finishes contract next year and he don't want to renovate with Sevilla as he's already said. He's coming next year if Arsenal don't move and pays a fortune for him.

[Usul]

I just thougth i'd run this through you people again. These are the kits that we have been cursed with for next season...

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4344/feslateva1yg.gif (http://www.imageshack.us)
I'm not too impressed.

[Yossi]

The only problem with either kit is the red shorts in my opinion.

[Top Gun]

yeah the red shorts look rubbish. i liked the old kit. (dont replace whats not broken)

[Yossi]

Well nobody's gonna buy the old kit again are they?

[Top Gun]

i know but they could have kept the same basic kit just make little changes.

[Usul]

The red shorts arent that bad but the blue ones looked way better. I dont like the prospect of having to get used to that yellow piece of shite they call away kit....

[Top Gun]

yeah muad'dib that was what i was trying to say. (when i first saw ronnie in the yellow kit i thought it was the new brazil kit lol)

[Kluiverte]

I'd be the only one who likes the new yellow jersey? I found it original and really cool.

[Usul]

I dont like the fact that the more i look at it the more comfortable i am with it...We'll see how good it looks on grass.

[Kluiverte]

I dont like the fact that the more i look at it the more comfortable i am with it...We'll see how good it looks on grass.

It's the same for me....


Apart from all, yesterday Barca 2005-2006 started to work, just the first training. I'm expecting the best for the next season, i just can't wait to the oficial start of the season!

Forza Barca!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Phatmann]

http://www.subsidesports.com/uk/store/product_details.jsp?pid=720575 94037940180&cid=12&brc=&red=product_list.jsp?id=12,cwi n=30,hos=1, :mellow:

[Kluiverte]

http://www.subsidesports.com/uk/store/product_details.jsp?pid=720575 94037940180&cid=12&brc=&red=product_list.jsp?id=12,cwi n=30,hos=1, :mellow:

:)

[Yossi]

Only £2.99? I think that sums up the contents of it. It would be rather entertaining if they managed to get the players to sing.

[Kluiverte]

Today's first pre-season match for Barca. They'll play against a dannish team. The most relevant will be the debut of Ezquerro and Van Bommel, and also the first time we'll see these ugly red pants...

[Kluiverte]

Just have seen the first barca match of the season. First time for Van Bommel, he has played great! I didn't expect him to play so good, he's a great signing! He's strong as well as technic and has a very good passing too, really good.

Ezquerro got injured before the match and he'll be about three weeks out of the team.

Edmilson has played excellent as well as Deco that keeps amazing me match after match.

Eto'o, Larsson, Giuly and Gabri have scored, the match has finished with a 0-4 for Barca.

Here we go!

[Usul]

Sounds good. I was hoping to watch the match via satellite but couldnt find any channel that was airing it.

[pier69]

do they look good with the new uniform on ?

[Kluiverte]

do they look good with the new uniform on ?

Hi Pier, i didn't liked the new shorts at all, i think is very disapointing! The new t-shirt is nice with thinner stripes than before but the shorts are shitty.

As I said in my last post, i really liked Van Bommel, he's a great player! Honestly I haven't seen him playing too much, just twice last season in the champions against Milan, but he really wondered me, he's a kind of Deco. Next season our midfield will be stronger.

Great match for Edmilson too, he's a great and smart defender, really good. Maybe Marquez will be on the bench next season due to the strong competence of Edmilson and Van Bommel.

[pier69]

is there anyone with the link to barca's match ? with them in the new uniform

[Kluiverte]

Here's a little image of the match,

http://img346.imageshack.us/img346/6782/foto118616cas9up.jpg

[pier69]

thanks a lot , i think it looks good , nothing wrong with it , its cool that bommel fits the the jersey well

[Kluiverte]

Here're two more pics of yesterday's match with the new kit...



http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/8959/barca19md.png (http://imageshack.us)

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/8959/barca19md.png (http://imageshack.us)

[Harry-Kewell]

It doesn’t look that good in my opinion.

By the way, I read that Van Bommel has been staying in a convent in a bid to improve his Spanish. Is this true? :mellow:

[Singh]

Yes it is true about van bommel.

The kit looks like aston villa's kit.

[Kluiverte]

Another pic...

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5928/barca28nk.png (http://imageshack.us)

[Kluiverte]

Sorry here's...


[img=http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5928/barca28nk.th.png] (http://img65.imageshack.us/my.php?image=barca28nk.png)

[Top Gun]

not as good as last seasons shirt. (should have kept it another season).
p.s has anyone got a picture of the new away shirt. (if there is one)

[Kluiverte]

Yes, i liked the last kit a lot, the people from nike aren't too much inspired...

Apart from that, today's the second pre-season match for Barca against Aahrus, a team of the dannish first division.

[Usul]

What time?

[Kluiverte]

I think it's at 20:00h.

We've reached the post 1000! Great!