caseyjones 3,009 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 He hasn't flopped at Santos, so I'll wait until he has actually played for Barcelona before judging his level of success there.I am, however, completely in awe of all the RM soothsayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby 41 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 He has some great flicks and tricks.He is entertaining, but not top drawer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hes no Jon Daly ffs! The next Carlos Kickaball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor_Chang 1,049 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Another signing that doesn't address the glaring weak defence! Typical Barca. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby 41 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Another signing that doesn't address the glaring weak defence! Typical Barca.Good Point.I like Jordi Alba, and Pique is decent.....thats about all they got worth talking about in defence! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Another signing that doesn't address the glaring weak defence! Typical Barca.They still have another hundred days. Also, they are getting shot of Valdes, so that's a start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,730 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 They still have another hundred days. Also, they are getting shot of Valdes, so that's a start.With Valdes I think you could make the case, as was made for Jan Jongbloed, that his distribution lead to more goals than his mistakes concede. Unfortunately you don't get to choose whether those mistakes occur at important moments or not Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 With Valdes I think you could make the case, as was made for Jan Jongbloed, that his distribution lead to more goals than his mistakes concede. Unfortunately you don't get to choose whether those mistakes occur at important moments or not Now that is total total football philosophy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Valdes is a top keeper. Far from the problem for Barcelona. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Valdes is a top keeper. Far from the problem for Barcelona.Apart from that he wants to leave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 5 year deal, official. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshireger 523 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Confirmed on the Barca site.Will be interesting to see how he gets on in Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,016 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Very intrigued to see how he gets on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Barca would be better off brining in Rooney. Passing's good but sometimes you need a guy who'll just fucking burst the net. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Barca would be better off brining in Rooney. Passing's good but sometimes you need a guy who'll just fucking burst the net. Only net he'll be bursting is the internet with his ugly mug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,016 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Barca would be better off brining in Rooney. Passing's good but sometimes you need a guy who'll just fucking burst the net. Rooney's far too fat. Rooney in Spain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,430 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Unsure how he will do. Would be a wise move IMO to loan him out to another team in Spain for a year and let him get to grips with it without too much pressure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Rooney's far too fat.Rooney in Spain. Rooney's far too shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Unsure how he will do. Would be a wise move IMO to loan him out to another team in Spain for a year and let him get to grips with it without too much pressure.Given how shit Pedro and Sanchez are these days, there's not a chance of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Tito's struggling to adapt. There's murmurs that Klopp is being lined up to replace him after next season if change isn't seen.Klopps no miracle man either, but he's a motivator.With regards to Neymar though, he'll be a very good signing. At Santos he's the main man. Brazilian football is very open and he's given the space to run at defences, in Europe he'll have to fight for the space - and he'll be targeted for that initially - but Barcelonas style allows players the chance to get space where other teams would fail.His career could go similar to Di Maria, but he'll be given every opportunity to flourish - and he will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 What was the fee? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 What was the fee?€54m, inclusive of fees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScottBF2 3,540 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 LOL @ TMB comment!I'm not convinced it does Scott especially out wide, Barcelona's style over the last two seasons has all be about getting Messi space. Sanchez was a fantastic prospect and was excellent in Italy which was a more tactical tight defensive game, since he went to Spain he's struggled and his whole game has changed completely to suit Messi. A flair player who's now a workhorse wide forward. Villa is the same, even Pedro has suffered the last two seasons due to this change and trying to implement Fabregas hasn't helped.Two key factors need to be taken into consideration, Neymar will play the left wide forward role, so he has two options on the ball if he wants to dribble. Go out wide left or inside, one huge problem is Messi uses the space in the middle and Alba is so attacking he's constantly down the left. Where will Neymar go?Neymar is not going to get anywhere near as much time on the ball as he does in Brazil or space, teams pack the defence against Barcelona and there's little to no room to dribble around the box. One major criticism of Barcelona is the constant passing around the box, but they can't attempt to beat so many players around the box. Neymar will need to learn how to work back and not focus his play on skill and beating players. There's no doubt he will get a good return for Barcelona in terms of goals/assists etc, but Fabregas return has not been too bad yet he's certainly not been a success and is roundly criticised especially by Barcelona fans. Isco would have been a much better and more suitable signing.Sanchez has been playing through the middle for Barcelona in most games, but he was nowhere near as good as Neymar is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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