Our Big Fear In La Liga Is

Not losing the title because even before tonight that had already been lost as far as I was concerned.

Instead it is that if we fall at least 16 points behind Real Madrid before our meeting with them we will have to give them the 'Guard Of Honor'. That is the one thing Dream Team II can do without. So now that will probably be on my mind no less than the quest for the UCL.

messixaviesta wrote:Instead it is that if we fall at least 16 points behind Real Madrid before our meeting with them we will have to give them the 'Guard Of Honor'.

Guard of Honour? Is that some La Liga specialty? *curious* Would you please explain that custom to me? This is not a troll post, btw, I really don't know. (I'm mainly knowledgeable about the Bundesliga, so forgive me my ignorance in this respect).

Actually im not sure about it either, we have to do it under what circumstances?

And for me, if we win the CL but have to do the guard of honour i would be more than happy to I dont think we would need to though, we are still good enough to avoid that!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_of_honour#Association_football

Basic overview.

Remember the one we had to give them last time, sickening sight.

Real wins before El Classico is played.

As rivals, we let that slide for 30 seconds, and clap for their accomplishment as they enter the pitch

It's been done in 07-08.

Thank you! Fascinating. I have not heard of this before, I have to admit.

Wtf, we do it only becos we are rivals? Do other teams have to do it?

Oh well, we can do it, and then beat them, that would make up for it

BarcaLearning wrote:Wtf, we do it only becos we are rivals? Do other teams have to do it?

Oh well, we can do it, and then beat them, that would make up for it

IIRC, the teams they face in the remanding matches perform the guard.

If we keep putting in such atrocious performances away from home,then its a possibility.I really hope Pep kicks ass in the dressing room.
Some players who need it are:
Pique,Valdes and Pedro.
The motivation and hunger is just not there.

Pedro has hit rock bottom for a while now he just runs around the field and looks even more lost than cesc does on a bad day.

Really hope some players improve in this squad.

Not jumping to conclusions but pep subbed pedro at the half for a reason...

Giggity5313 wrote:What is more important in your guys opinion; la liga or copa?

Dude, go troll your own section!

The Franchise wrote:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_of_honour#Association_football

Basic overview.

Remember the one we had to give them last time, sickening sight.

What are you talking about? It was a wonderful sign of sportsmanship.

Yeah............

alexjanosik wrote:If we keep putting in such atrocious performances away from home,then its a possibility.I really hope Pep kicks ass in the dressing room.
Some players who need it are:
Pique,Valdes and Pedro.
The motivation and hunger is just not there.

alex, I think last night might just have been Gerard Pique's career worst performance. Also we should not line up without both Xavi and Iniesta. We look worse than a shadow of ourselves any time we do that.

messixaviesta wrote:

alexjanosik wrote:If we keep putting in such atrocious performances away from home,then its a possibility.I really hope Pep kicks ass in the dressing room.
Some players who need it are:
Pique,Valdes and Pedro.
The motivation and hunger is just not there.

alex, I think last night might just have been Gerard Pique's career worst performance. Also we should not line up without both Xavi and Iniesta. We look worse than a shadow of ourselves any time we do that.

I think partly it was the pitch and partly the wrong choice of personnel from Pep.He got his midfield selection horribly wrong.
Masch is great as a CB,but poor at DM as he isnt good on the ball.
Sergi Roberto confirmed my early suspicions that he is a Cesc wannabe.
Likes to go forward all the time leaving his position and never being available for a pass.Had JDS started instead we would have done much better.
As it was,Thiago was fighting a lone battle in midfield and I dont remember the last time our passing was so disjointed.

messixaviesta wrote:

alexjanosik wrote:If we keep putting in such atrocious performances away from home,then its a possibility.I really hope Pep kicks ass in the dressing room.
Some players who need it are:
Pique,Valdes and Pedro.
The motivation and hunger is just not there.

alex, I think last night might just have been Gerard Pique's career worst performance. Also we should not line up without both Xavi and Iniesta. We look worse than a shadow of ourselves any time we do that.

Ive been saying that for a while, it must be the Shakira factor coming to play

Stop that nonesense...having a girlfriend isnt an excuse for poor play and it isnt a logical reason either.

Agree... I don't see how Shakira would distract him from quality football.

Giggity5313 wrote:

eelir wrote:

Giggity5313 wrote:What is more important in your guys opinion; la liga or copa?

Dude, go troll your own section!

How am I trolling? It's a genuine question.. calm down kid

Really?? In what universe would someone say cup is more important?

Obvious troll is obvious!

BTW, I am almost old enough to be your father - KID

What is the worst case scenario: Having to give Madrid the pasillo or Madrid winning the league on our own home turf?

I'd say the later is less possible, but more painful.

Ya well, Prince Boateng's gf says they shug a lot but he still gives so much energy on the field every game (although he gets subbed off early a lot).... I might reconsider the the theory