Re: Puyol

by II Capitano Tue May 08, 2012 12:30 pm

Ramos and Pique have played one game together in the qualifiers...I think.

by Arquitecto Tue May 08, 2012 12:30 pm

Completely and utterly devastated as now we have lost our best Centerback for Espana and the sole leader of the back line. This season has been a terror of misfortune for me in terms of injuries.... Moving on.

The backline now MUST be:

Iraola-Ramos-Pique-Enrique/Vila

Iraola is by far the best choice as only Azpulicueta comes 2nd as the rest will not be worthy enough bar maybe Ballesteros.

Pique has had a highly inconsistent and unimpressive season yet he always steps it up for us when wearing our colors.

Ramos despite being world class at RB for us during the world cup must now undertake his new and impressive CB role while Enrique must be 1st choice for Espana as LB with Vila having a good shout as well.

by Mr Nick09 Tue May 08, 2012 12:32 pm

But Arbeloa has the trust and confidence of VDB, that's a game changer.

He is also a better defender than Iraola, so better balance with respect to Alba being so attacking, and he has the experience of those european elite games.

by Arquitecto Tue May 08, 2012 12:37 pm

Mr Nick09 wrote:But Arbeloa has the trust and confidence of VDB, that's a game changer.

He is also a better defender than Iraola, so better balance with respect to Alba being so attacking, and he has the experience of those european elite games.

I like Arbeloa and always have, but we need that extra element in attack from Irola along with his stellar leadership and command of the backline. I disagree Arbeloa is a better defender as Iraola along has been one of the saving graces of Bilbao's defence this year and deserves it over Alvaro.

Alba? I would be in depression if he starts over Enrique and Vila as both have been considerably better than Alba who cannot defend for his life.

by Adit Tue May 08, 2012 12:41 pm

Enrique has been crap for some times now ,i think given form Alba is better,though its a rough call.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Tue May 08, 2012 12:45 pm

Arq i think its time to accept Enrique isnt going.......

Firstly he has never been capped by Spain not once, VDB is'nt going to change things now he will go with players he knows and trusts.

Also Enrique has been in terrible form the last few months and quite frankly if current form is to go by he doesnt deserve to go......

I personally expect Iraola, Arbeloa, Alba and maybe Azpilicueta or Monreal.

by Arquitecto Tue May 08, 2012 12:51 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Arq i think its time to accept Enrique isnt going.......

Firstly he has never been capped by Spain not once, VDB is'nt going to change things now he will go with players he knows and trusts.

Also Enrique has been in terrible form the last few months and quite frankly if current form is to go by he doesnt deserve to go......

I personally expect Iraola, Arbeloa, Alba and maybe Azpilicueta or Monreal.

I've had this feeling for a long time Mole along with how VDB has refused to test Vila as well. It is the sole frustrating point for me when it comes to him.

Yet the fact remains Alba does not deserve the spot in any aspect as its ridiculous he is being considered. Enrique's form has dropped but nowhere near as much as you and Adit put it.

I would put Azpi as LB but Monreal is better there. Notice why I don't mention Monreal even if he is Basque because I know this is one man VDB refuses to acknowledge as once again, this further frustrates me.

So RB is settled so my first choice for LB would be:

1. Enrique
2. Monreal
3. Vila
4. Arbeloa
5. Azpulicueta

by Lord Awesome Tue May 08, 2012 7:21 pm

I'd put in Javi Martinez as CB with Ramos as the RB.

Spain should be fine IMO. Also this might mean a call up for Albiol. Razz

EDIT: What happened to my elephant?! Puyol - Page 4 Med

WTF man?

by Jeps33178 Tue May 08, 2012 8:14 pm

Iraola has definitely been great this year, and I wish Madrid would sign him but he might be too attached to Bilbao. He certainly deserves a starting spot

Though I still this VDB will give Arbeloa the nod

Arbeloa----Pique----Ramos----Alba

by S Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:14 am

Leaving Barca at the end of the season.

by BarcaLearning Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:17 am

Barca is fuked if we dont sign a top CB this summer. Spain also half fuked Laughing

Omg, im so surprised and sad. I love this guy, hes a beast!

Just soooooo sad.... Sad

We will miss u Puyol! What a captain for so many years! :bow:

Forever hero!!! cheers

by free_cat Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:22 am

Legend. Best catalan and spanish defender of all time and best Barça defender of all time together with Migueli. A true great. Will be missed but he has been wise and humble enough to leave it now although he has a milionaire contract until 2016.
Also very commendable how he has accepted his rotation role this season without causing any trouble.

Forever Puyol!!

by Winter is Coming Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:24 am

Gracies capita

by Onyx Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:30 am

There's been rumours he'll join the MLS.

by The_Badger Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:46 am

Farewell to the most underrated centreback of his generation.

by futbol Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:48 am

Jack Daniels wrote:Gets Injured, Looks finished, Comes back at Clasico, Acts like a boss.

Carles Puyol.

Stay Injury free, Looks Unbeatable, Comes at Clasico, Acts like a shit.

Cristiano Ronaldo.

This happens almost every time.. *Sigh*

2011.

by BarcaLearning Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:07 am

free_cat wrote:Legend. Best catalan and spanish defender of all time and best Barça defender of all time together with Migueli. A true great. Will be missed but he has been wise and humble enough to leave it now although he has a milionaire contract until 2016.
Also very commendable how he has accepted his rotation role this season without causing any trouble.

Forever Puyol!!

So he wont get that last year's money right?

by futbol Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:51 pm

Tw Baresi (ex-Milan): "After 19 years, an example, a great captain, announces he'll leave @FCBarcelona. Thanks Puyol

Baresi. Proud

DAT class. Proud

by Donuts Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:32 pm

I honestly do hope AC Milan go for him.. he'd take a massive paycut just to wear their shirt as he always wishes them a victory unless it's against Barca.

by Hapless_Hans Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:35 pm

by Winter is Coming Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:37 pm

Fußball wrote:Tw Baresi (ex-Milan): "After 19 years, an example, a great captain, announces he'll leave @FCBarcelona. Thanks Puyol

Baresi. :proud:DAT class.

by McLewis Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:10 am

Right up there with Thuram as one of my favorite defenders. Not at all elegant like him, but Puyol is a pure leader of men and was such a colossal defender in his prime. Sad to see that he's leaving....I would've thought he'd retire at Barcelona after all these years.

by M99 Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:14 am

Legend

by BarcaLearning Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:34 am

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/barcelona/id/2936?cc=4716

Sad

Cant remember but I think Thuram must have partnered Puyol for a while at Barca.... that pairing :bow:

by Lord Spencer Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:42 am

Puyol is one of the centerpieces of Barca's greatest ever squad.

Really hopes Milan offer him some sort of contract, just for him to play with us for a year or so. Plus, he would be a massive improvement over over all of our CBs.

Plus, with us out of the CL for a few seasons, he wouldn't face Barca in the customary Milan-Barca onesided beatdown.

by Donuts Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:03 pm

Puyol is the master of class :/

gonna miss him yelling at pique Sad

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