OFFICIAL FOOTY THREAD ⚽️: Rodri wins 2024 Ballon d’Or

[Coupé It]

 

[haicheo]

Its funny to think of Barca getting relegated.

That would literally cripple the club to the point of no return, no amount of levers would save them.

All that said, doubt anything comes of this news.

 

[vtotheinay]

I didn't realize how much pace neymar had lost until yesterday's match. he legit couldn't outrun anybody

 

[Coupé It]

I didn't realize how much pace neymar had lost until yesterday's match. he legit couldn't outrun anybody

Such a bum.

 

[Bosa]

jape hit the bunkers with that fc barca buying refs news. Mans no where ton be found . Not saying a peep about it

 

[flyeed]

Was telling non-footy close friends/fam about the run as it was happening and that there’ll be a doc on it. Glad it’s happening. Run was too wild for even movie writers to dare at risk of it being called too unbelievable. Beat the best teams in the wildest fashion again and again.

 

[romulus]

romulus hes good tho Romney. I think he was the backbone of the Enzo-Luis partnership. He’s a brawler. Does the dirty work. Classic DM.

But like everything. How much are they talking?

I havent seen the figures yet, where still in the elementary stages of just links lol

 

[cs02132]

It's the hope that kills you.

Man..sports don’t effect me after the game is over but even after a nap and a gym session I’m still upset
Im back on my “no expectations, no disappointments” mentality for the rest of the season

 

[MetalMario]

How was Jorginho in the match?

 

[fluid hips]

Damn. It's just so crazy when you think about it. United and Barca went from competing in champions league finals in 2009 and 2011 to competing in europa league

 

[Coupé It]

It’s crazy how the ghost of Bartomeu will never disappear.

This guy will be haunting the club for years.

 

[d3si]

I really don’t know how much longer you can trust the process with an inexperienced English manager in Potter.

I just do

I know many fans aren’t Potter believers. It’s all good. I don’t blame them. They have the right to express their opinions. I am not holding them for it. They want good results. That’s totally understandable

You know I did the same thing before. I wanted great results. Heck, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue rooting for the club after the Conte incident. I mean Mourinho and then Conte. Didn’t want to add favorite team to the list that I have to deal with my NY sports teams before NY sports teams got a lot of better now. But for real, thanks to Bantz. I remember he was annoyed with my posts about asking which club I root for I appreciate your kind and patience to help me out Bantz He made me realize that i ain’t no coward. I was thinking this guy Bantz still roots for Liverpool. Remember, before the Klopp era, started Liverpool made top 4 five times in 10 seasons (2005-2015). Seeing y’all stick with your favorite clubs since I became active on NT. You know it inspired me to do the same thing. So I decided to say just screw trying to find a winning club that makes me feel better. I know it won’t do me any good in the future if I did. Decided I’m gonna stick with Chelsea no matter what. Now I look back at the part I hesitated and feel proud that I stick with Chelsea. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made

Sorry about off the point tho

Yeah, it’s annoying to see two wins in the last 15 games. Chelsea played decent under Potter before injuries. I do see positive changes in recent matches. Maybe my age boosted my patience lately but it’s just I decide not to judge players, coaches and new staffs based on current results. I’m willing to wait and see our result in the future. If Chelsea continue staying mediocre, well, then so be it

Up the Chels

 

[noskey]

How was Jorginho in the match?

Fine. Decent. Didn't stick out which is all we could have asked of him. He didn't advance play as much as I'd have hoped but I'm guessing that's down to familiarity (or lack thereof) with the players in front of him. All things considered, I rated him higher than Xhaka today.

 

[fluid hips]

Klopp outchea switching sides

 

[fluid hips]

Just watched the Chelsea highlights.

They gotta get rid of Ziyech. Lacks game IQ. Plenty of chances where the better option is to pass the ball but he shoots wildly.

 

[vtotheinay]

this is pretty cool

 

[jape]

jape hit the bunkers with that fc barca buying refs news. Mans no where ton be found . Not saying a peep about it

i don't know what you want me to say. i'm not Armada . i don't have that type of energy.
from what i read im not worried about it. seems like an obvious ploy to try and derail barca before the united tie.

i'm more worried about rashford.

 

[Bantz Lord T]

Damn. It's just so crazy when you think about it. United and Barca went from competing in champions league finals in 2009 and 2011 to competing in europa league

A lot can happen in 12 years

 

[rolaholic]

 

[rolaholic]

i don't know what you want me to say. i'm not Armada . i don't have that type of energy.
from what i read im not worried about it. seems like an obvious ploy to try and derail barca before the united tie.

i'm more worried about rashford.

That match-up with Araujo is gonna be fun to watch man

Gonna be interesting to see how a Fredemiro midfield holds up against all that quality.

 

[jape]

That match-up with Araujo is gonna be fun to watch man

Gonna be interesting to see how a Fredemiro midfield holds up against all that quality.

camp nou sold 90,000 tickets
who else is gonna start cause y’all gonna need someone else to drop in the midfield? bruno and eriksen?
barca def playing with 4 midfielders.

 

[rolaholic]

camp nou sold 90,000 tickets
who else is gonna start cause y’all gonna need someone else to drop in the midfield? bruno and eriksen?
barca def playing with 4 midfielders.

Eriksen's out for another month at least and McTom is still out.

It's why Sabitzer got brought on loan but he's suspended today after his cards with Bayern in the CL

Likely gonna be Fredemiro and Bruno even though he's been playing on the right a lot lately with Antony out.

The Brazilian duo is probably the only one available that can somewhat match you guys energy wise.

Not necessarily creativity wise but you definitely need hard workers out there against Gavi, Pedri and FDJ.

 

[rolaholic]

 

[rolaholic]

 

[flyeed]

So this is legitimately a huge scandal that boils down to yes they’re guilty but since it was a few years ago we’re letting it slide, completely.

I know damn well RM would have unfairly been held to a higher standard in this situation and been punished. Idk maybe refs weren’t the only ones getting Barca checks.