The Soccer Thread 14/15

I was so wrong about Rakitic. I didn't think he was good enough to play in Barca's midfield. It's only a handful of games - but he has been simply amazing. He looks like Xavi out there in the passing game and is a better defender. His pressure and help in Barca's 1/3rd is one of the main reasons why Barca is yet to concede a goal. Its looking like an amazing signing.

...and I'm so glad Barca didn't sign Kroos. He's so inconsistent. Reports have come out that he had agreed to join Barca but one of the coaches somehow convinced the management to not sign him. He's really talented but he's way too slow and inconsistent.

And how about those youngsters. La Masia is at it again. Munir, Sandro, Samper, Roberto are getting consistent playing time in the starting XI and top clubs from England are trying desperately to sign these guys in Winter transfer period. There are other guys too who are still at Barca B who are gettin' plenty of interest from top PL clubs. Maybe just maybe the transfer ban will be a blessing in disguise. Barca knows they've to develop and keep these guys if they want to compete with this ban in place - and Enrique has done an excellent job of putting his trust in these guys.

Munir has played for Juvenile A, Barca B, Barca, and Spain under 19 and Spain National team - all within a year. Barca better make sure Wenger can't steal him in Winter. Sign him to an extension...NOW!

...and Suarez hasn't played yet




...just an insane stat after only 3 games.

So excited about how this season will unfold especially with all the youngsters getting so much playing time.

Yea love what Enrique is doing. Seriously let me say that again. I f**king love what Enrique is doing with the team. First, he promotes the young and hungry. He benches the old and unproductive(xavi and pique). He sends off the guys that don't want be a team player(tello and delofeu).

On the young and hungry. Obviously Sandro, Munir, Ranfinha, Samper, and Roberto won't all pan out but I knows there's a gen in there. Maybe two. But the true testament to Enrique is how he keeps a system in place while giving teenagers playing time. Tito(RIP) or Martino couldn't do it and Guardiola didn't believe in it minus Busi.

On Neymar. I'm sure he probably has the highest goal score rate in the league. I mean you saw this happening last season but Neymar is moving around the pitch with such ease. Yet again Enrique whether it's coincidence because of his injury or maybe it was his own choice.to regulate his minutes. Either way Neymar is healthy, flourishing, and it's only just begun. Messi no longer has to be the guy and I guarantee we're going to see Neymar become The Guy under Messi tutelage.

Not to brag but I knew Rakitic would succeed here. He's exactly what we needed. Busi can regulate tempo with Iniesta but we need a tireless runner that could also create chances. Rakitic is learning a new system too. Once Suarez comes back he will finally have a striker to cross too. Rakitic is a smart player and once he adapts to the style he will go a step further and add to it. His directness is something Xavi lost a couple of years ago.

Wow glad to see all that money MU spent is helping them out...




NOT

Originally posted by Janitor:

What do you guys watch your games on?

I'm trying to find something that I can sign up for and watch all the bayern games (similar to a sunday ticket kind of deal)

Bundesliga isn't on American TV. Gol TV has the contract and no American television services carry it anymore. It might show but in your guide, but won't work. But luckily for you, the contract with Gol TV is over after this season. They'll be on Fox Sports' channels next year.

I watch BeIN sports (shows Italian, Spanish, and French leagues) and the EPL has NBA so it's easy to find.

In the meantime, if you feel like paying for a stream, Gol TV has allowed online streaming finally. Here's an article about it. - At the bottom of the page, in the link provided, there's a link to an online streaming paysite that'll have Bundesliga.-

http://bundesligafanatic.com/bundesliga-fanatic-exclusive-exciting-television-news/

My dad just gave me that klowdtv site too


Probably do it that way

Originally posted by Janitor:

My dad just gave me that klowdtv site too


Probably do it that way

I'd say that be your best bet, unless you wanted to go with firstrowsports (they have very shoddy and grainy feeds most of the time).

Originally posted by Travisty13:

Originally posted by Janitor:
My dad just gave me that klowdtv site too


Probably do it that way

I'd say that be your best bet, unless you wanted to go with firstrowsports (they have very shoddy and grainy feeds most of the time).

firstrow is what I have been using, but yeah the feeds are terrible

picked this shirt up the other day

Bayern moves into 1st place in bundesliga



why you all no post

Bayern 2 - 0 Koln

Gotze with the only Bayern goal, other other was an OG


Lewandowski hasn't impressed me so far this season. It is early, but still.

Yo Janitor what's a good site to keep up with futbol? I can never keep up with when what games are coming on.

Originally posted by Antix:
Yo Janitor what's a good site to keep up with futbol? I can never keep up with when what games are coming on.

espn.co.uk

Originally posted by Antix:
Yo Janitor what's a good site to keep up with futbol? I can never keep up with when what games are coming on.

http://www.statto.com/football/stats/fixtures

Statto is awesome.

http://www.football365.com is also a decent website. Go to The Football+ tab and you'll see all the leagues and info about them.

That was beautiful.

Originally posted by eonblue:
Yea love what Enrique is doing. Seriously let me say that again. I f**king love what Enrique is doing with the team. First, he promotes the young and hungry. He benches the old and unproductive(xavi and pique). He sends off the guys that don't want be a team player(tello and delofeu).

On the young and hungry. Obviously Sandro, Munir, Ranfinha, Samper, and Roberto won't all pan out but I knows there's a gen in there. Maybe two. But the true testament to Enrique is how he keeps a system in place while giving teenagers playing time. Tito(RIP) or Martino couldn't do it and Guardiola didn't believe in it minus Busi.

On Neymar. I'm sure he probably has the highest goal score rate in the league. I mean you saw this happening last season but Neymar is moving around the pitch with such ease. Yet again Enrique whether it's coincidence because of his injury or maybe it was his own choice.to regulate his minutes. Either way Neymar is healthy, flourishing, and it's only just begun. Messi no longer has to be the guy and I guarantee we're going to see Neymar become The Guy under Messi tutelage.

Not to brag but I knew Rakitic would succeed here. He's exactly what we needed. Busi can regulate tempo with Iniesta but we need a tireless runner that could also create chances. Rakitic is learning a new system too. Once Suarez comes back he will finally have a striker to cross too. Rakitic is a smart player and once he adapts to the style he will go a step further and add to it. His directness is something Xavi lost a couple of years ago.

Good call on Rakitic. I didn't think he was good enough for Barca but I've been proven wrong now. The guy has fit in perfectly...and seamlessly as if he was a graduate of La Masia.

I also believe this will be Neymar's breakout year if he stays healthy. I said it last year...give Neymar 1 year in this system with Messi. It is finally all coming together. Yes, they had a hiccup on Wednesday but that happens and they responded perfectly today with 6 goals.

...can't wait to get Suarez in the line-up. He will take couple of weeks of fit in - but once he's in the line-up...I think the potential is there to be one of the best attacks in Barca's history and that's saying something.

And, as for the youngsters - I'm really excited about all of them. You're right - not all of them with pan out and frankly Barca doesn't have room for all of them. But, I've very high hopes for Munir and Samper. I think as far as pure talent is considered - they've the most potential - star level potential. I want to see more from Roberto and Rafinha - but excited for them as well.