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21 August 2011
During the Clasico apocalypse, and the SuperCopa tie that followed, behind the (sometimes irrational) rage a Clasico with Jose Mourinho brings, I had a nagging sense of déjà vu. There was something in the back of my mind that was telling me there was something unconnected that was setting me off. Graham Hunter touches upon [...]
Posted in El Clasico, Soap Box, Thoughts109 Comments
20 August 2011
So, we should be discussing possibilities, who’s starting, the curse of the No. 9, etc. Instead, we’re sitting on our tushies, watching old Barca matches on the DVR and dreaming of better times ahead. Or something. Because the LFP players are on strike. Here’s the quick and dirty lowdown on what’s going on.
Posted in Team News, Thoughts105 Comments
18 August 2011
And so one of the most exhausting transfer sagas in recent memory finally draws to a close, and the world of football can heave a sigh of relief and get back to pouring over other unsubstantiated rumours. But the key to this particular drama was precisely its length. It didn’t start in 2011, or even [...]
Posted in Barcelona251 Comments
18 August 2011
There’s a belief we often share that what’s beautiful is fragile. That wonder is always on the verge of breaking apart. That what’s beautiful cannot put up enough resistance to last in a world that can be so difficult and harsh.
Posted in Review, SuperCopa, Tactics189 Comments
17 August 2011
I hear the team won something tonight? Maybe we talk about it later? Messi became the all-time leading Supercopa goalscorer and he’s 24? Cesc played 10 + stoppage and won his first trophy in 6 years and had a hand in the gamewinner? Beating a rampant Madrid side coming with full force? Yeah, good night. [...]
Posted in Barcelona, SuperCopa125 Comments
17 August 2011
After a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu, Barcelona is looking to lift their first silver of the season at the Camp Nou. Pep has left Cesc and Sanchez on the bench, and is playing our strongest lineup from last season. Barcelona Starting XI Valdes Alves Pique Mascherano Abidal Xavi Busquets Iniesta Pedro Messi Villa [...]
Posted in El Clasico, SuperCopa109 Comments