Comments on: The curtain rises….what will we see? Barca v Numancia, Sunday at noon CT, GolTV http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html News from FC Barcelona and the Nou Camp Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:31:45 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kxevin http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16124 Kxevin Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:32:35 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16124 My review is up, everyone, and it's not pretty. But neither was the match. My review is up, everyone, and it’s not pretty. But neither was the match.

]]> By: Genis http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16122 Genis Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:09:28 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16122 Ahem, Deportivo 1, Realissimo 1, min 4 2nd half (and it had to be Van Nistelrooy... this is my last post about Depor-Realissimo unless the EE loses the match). Ahem, Deportivo 1, Realissimo 1, min 4 2nd half (and it had to be Van Nistelrooy… this is my last post about Depor-Realissimo unless the EE loses the match).

]]> By: tomatutomate http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16121 tomatutomate Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:05:57 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16121 I don't think it was the central defense that stank it was the the central mid specially the CDM (yaya) the were just not containing so they got to the defence quick as their running backto goal and with just 2 defending. Sometimes abidal was there as well. Dani did not do good. He had 1 good defensive play in which he got away with a foul. And his attacking passes were inacurate. Henry and Etoo were waiting for the ball to land right between their feet. There was no pass and go no 1-2s. I agree lets be patient. And hope my compatriota Guardado puts the sword to Madrid. I don’t think it was the central defense that stank it was the the central mid specially the CDM (yaya) the were just not containing so they got to the defence quick as their running backto goal and with just 2 defending. Sometimes abidal was there as well. Dani did not do good. He had 1 good defensive play in which he got away with a foul. And his attacking passes were inacurate. Henry and Etoo were waiting for the ball to land right between their feet. There was no pass and go no 1-2s. I agree lets be patient. And hope my compatriota Guardado puts the sword to Madrid.

]]> By: ballbeav http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16120 ballbeav Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:55:53 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16120 though the early goal was 'against the run of play,' the couple of previous counterattacks by numancia showed some serious shakiness in the defense. after 10 minutes, even despite the possession, i could see numancia might score. the defense stank on that play. other than that, we just couldnt finish. we hit the post at least twice and came close, something around 30 shots, but its also true we need to take more shots from distance. if you saw the preseason there is reason for hope, we beat a good fiorentina and boca jr. side and demoished wisla in the first leg. withhold much judgement just for now. see RM lose. liga is very competitive, we all know that. though the early goal was ‘against the run of play,’ the couple of previous counterattacks by numancia showed some serious shakiness in the defense. after 10 minutes, even despite the possession, i could see numancia might score. the defense stank on that play. other than that, we just couldnt finish. we hit the post at least twice and came close, something around 30 shots, but its also true we need to take more shots from distance. if you saw the preseason there is reason for hope, we beat a good fiorentina and boca jr. side and demoished wisla in the first leg. withhold much judgement just for now. see RM lose. liga is very competitive, we all know that.

]]> By: Charlie http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16119 Charlie Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:36:54 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16119 The 2 missed chances that made me scream were the Eto'o header that just missed and the Messi free kick off of the post. I'm with the attitude of being patient, but either way you look at it that was a disappointing way to kick things off. Plus the fact we now have to wait two weeks till the next game and get to dwell over this one... The 2 missed chances that made me scream were the Eto’o header that just missed and the Messi free kick off of the post. I’m with the attitude of being patient, but either way you look at it that was a disappointing way to kick things off. Plus the fact we now have to wait two weeks till the next game and get to dwell over this one…

]]> By: Genis http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16118 Genis Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:32:20 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16118 But, yes, let's be patient and let's give them some more time. Except for Alves, we started with the same team as last season, so the old ways surfaced again. But I think that we played much better (albeit no well enough) in the second half, after the changes. By the way, Deportivo 1, Realissimo (EE) 0, min 28 first half... But, yes, let’s be patient and let’s give them some more time. Except for Alves, we started with the same team as last season, so the old ways surfaced again. But I think that we played much better (albeit no well enough) in the second half, after the changes. By the way, Deportivo 1, Realissimo (EE) 0, min 28 first half…

]]> By: Tomatutomate http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16117 Tomatutomate Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:17:24 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16117 right on genis right on genis

]]> By: Genis http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16116 Genis Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:14:52 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16116 Yeah, that's why Pep wanted a center tank able to play with his back to goal, able to fix around him the central defenders and capable of scoring some good header: to win those teams that put the bus in front of the goal. THAT was plan B... And is anybody saying that we don't need a left winger? Henry did nothing, Bojan and Iniesta did nothing, and almost all the second half all our play came from the right. Yeah, that’s why Pep wanted a center tank able to play with his back to goal, able to fix around him the central defenders and capable of scoring some good header: to win those teams that put the bus in front of the goal. THAT was plan B… And is anybody saying that we don’t need a left winger? Henry did nothing, Bojan and Iniesta did nothing, and almost all the second half all our play came from the right.

]]> By: Jim http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16115 Jim Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:01:07 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16115 Disappointing but let's not go over the top. Just as I wasn't excited by the summer signings I'm not really dispirited by this. On another day three or four would have gone in. However, some of our heroes are on a short leash i reckon. Abidal (still) looks a waste of space in a vital position for width (sorry Kxevin, I know you like him). If our hopes rest on Henry having a great season I'm worried. He's old and has lost a good yard of pace, although he is still for me one of our cleverer players. Not convinced by Hleb or Bojan but its a little early to judge either. Thank God for Messi but if he has to create and finish then it will be a long season. Eto'o worked hard, as many did, but isn't there yet. Likewise, Xavi and Iniesta put in a good shift. Okay, maybe I am a little dispirited :) Disappointing but let’s not go over the top. Just as I wasn’t excited by the summer signings I’m not really dispirited by this. On another day three or four would have gone in.

However, some of our heroes are on a short leash i reckon. Abidal (still) looks a waste of space in a vital position for width (sorry Kxevin, I know you like him). If our hopes rest on Henry having a great season I’m worried. He’s old and has lost a good yard of pace, although he is still for me one of our cleverer players.

Not convinced by Hleb or Bojan but its a little early to judge either. Thank God for Messi but if he has to create and finish then it will be a long season. Eto’o worked hard, as many did, but isn’t there yet. Likewise, Xavi and Iniesta put in a good shift.

Okay, maybe I am a little dispirited :)

]]> By: Tomatutomate http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16114 Tomatutomate Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:59:32 +0000 http://barcelona.theoffside.com/la-liga/the-curtain-riseswhat-will-we-see-barca-v-numancia-noon-ct-goltv.html#comment-16114 BA I could agree more! Except the only players that came away clean were puyol and marquez. everyone that had attacking duty was the stank. BA I could agree more! Except the only players that came away clean were puyol and marquez. everyone that had attacking duty was the stank.

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