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Title: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Adi on May 19, 2008, 08:38: AM
Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain claims big changes lie ahead at the Catalan club following two seasons without a major trophy. Coach Frank Rijkaard has left the club after five seasons in charge and will be replaced by youth team boss and former Barca midfielder Pep Guardiola in the summer.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has recognised that former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho needs to leave the club if he is to revive his career.

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Not only that but there are other changes happening as well. What do you all think will happen with Barcelona next season? Will they bounce back? Who should they sign and get rid of?
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: manutd. on May 19, 2008, 08:42: AM
If you like at their team on paper, you'd think, changes, why changes, this is a world class team. They need more chemistry and flow.

Ronaldinho and Deco will leave for sure I think.. haven't heard of any "in" trades.
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 19, 2008, 08:44: AM
they need a center midfielder
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheKingNut on May 19, 2008, 12:54: PM
A center mid? I happen to adore Xavi and Iniesta. I love the way they pop it around. What kind of midfielder are you talking about? I think that maybe they are missing a Pirlo figure. A player that creates the game from deep. I think Xavi can do that job but if they insist in playing him a bit further forward then a deep lying creative player is what I'd look for. Alonso could be available from Liverpool, lovely passer.

I have never been a huge fan of Henry so if I was in charge I would offload him, Deco and Ronldinho. I like the latter two but they need a fresh start, they seem to have lost their itch.

I hear they are trying to sign Pique from Man. Utd, I think the Spanish game is well suited to him and I think that could be a good move for him and Barca. At 4.5m it could prove to be a snip as well.

Abidal looks clumsy, I actually preferred Van Bronckhorst when he was there.

If I was in charge I would sign:

A left back- Ashley Cole?
Center back- Pique?
Cent Mid- Alonso?
Striker/Winger- Benzema/Ben Arfa?



Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 19, 2008, 01:02: PM
exactly, a pirlo type player. Also, they need someone who can cross the ball. They don't penerate enough and they try to pick apart the defence with the tiny passes. Thats all well and good, but if you have the ball in the corner, don't radiate it back around, cross it. They have players who can cross the ball, but maybe a beckham type player would be useful.
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheKingNut on May 19, 2008, 01:16: PM
They do need someone who can deliver but I don't think a Beckham type player could really play out wide with the way Barca play. I think they need someone direct who can get in behind more. You are right, they at times hit a brick wall in the last 3rd and struggle to pick teams apart. They need a player that can get to the byline and zip it across, who is out there that can do that and is available though?
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 19, 2008, 01:19: PM
hmmm...I'd try for Quaresma maybe
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheKingNut on May 19, 2008, 01:20: PM
Was a flop before at the Nou Camp though, would he want to go back?
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 19, 2008, 01:24: PM
Maybe a flop but boy can that guy cross the ball...
can't think of anyone else at the moment
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 19, 2008, 01:32: PM
oh oh I know..try to get Banega
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: moby on May 19, 2008, 09:37: PM
wow kingnut your really becoming a good member. i think your right they need a pirlo figure to start up attacks from the defence.
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Tito on May 21, 2008, 10:03: PM
Barcelona play with AM (Attacking-mid) or a wide players who cuts in alot
thats there style and changing there style is like changing there whole team
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on May 22, 2008, 12:35: AM
Was a flop before at the Nou Camp though, would he want to go back?

with frank rijkaard gone, it's a possibility
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 22, 2008, 11:11: AM
indeed, a;sdlkjas;df  :cheers:

I think they should go for it
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: moby on May 22, 2008, 07:39: PM
no have a central midfeilder to play the ball out wide. like i nour school team we do the same thing and have a mid that plays sick through balls.

i heard the barca president saying that ronaldinho needs to go.
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Buckwheat156 on May 23, 2008, 12:31: AM
barca conceded way to many goals and didnt score enough for all the fire power they have. im not sure the manager was to blame. the king nut is brilliant
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Adi on May 23, 2008, 07:40: AM
You have to understand that Queresma was pretty damn young at that time. It's not easy to break into such a talented team when you are so young.

I still don't know if he's the right player for them. I think they have plenty of flair and skill on their team. They now need someone who can do the dirty work. A player like Essien would be ideal for them.

I also think they need a bigger man in the box. They need someone who the wingers can cross the ball to. If you watch any of the Barcelona games, you'll notice that they barely cross the ball. They go down the flanks but then they pass the ball back inside rather than putting it in the box. They need some variety and a bigger striker could give them more attacking options.
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Tito on May 23, 2008, 11:21: AM
barca conceded way to many goals and didnt score enough for all the fire power they have. im not sure the manager was to blame. the king nut is brilliant
could this be the long awaited return of the Buckmachine or is he trying to tease us
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Adi on May 26, 2008, 06:29: PM
Barcelona have signed Seydou Keita from Sevilla. Excellent first signing. This guy will give them the strength, a great long range shot, and the overall game on both ends of the field.

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: manutd. on May 27, 2008, 06:27: AM
They've got young Pique from us.  :angry:
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Ziomal on May 28, 2008, 08:12: AM
The End of BIG Baraca 2006 CL Final was amazing :(
Title: Re: Big Changes in Barcelona
Post by: Tito on May 28, 2008, 06:32: PM
Barca News
Thrum OUT
Pique IN
Juan NEXT TARGET