La Liga Superthread 2016/17

Cypher_sounds

Not nice to see Messi asking for the player to be booked, thats the ref's job Li.

Didn't see the ref exercising to Messi on how he should have headered that ball into the net and not at the keeper.

Turtwig

Cypher_sounds wrote: »

Not nice to see Messi asking for the player to be booked, thats the ref's job Li.

He's being doing that with years now.

upandcumming

Cypher_sounds wrote:

Not nice to see Messi asking for the player to be booked, thats the ref's job Li.

Mes que un club!

Andersonisgod

So strange you don't see these same posters adminishing Ronaldo for this when he does it on a weekly basis, is there an agenda perhaps?

Cypher_sounds

Andersonisgod wrote: »

So strange you don't see these same posters adminishing Ronaldo for this when he does it on a weekly basis, is there an agenda perhaps?

No agenda here. It's not something that I like seeing from any player.

elefant

Andersonisgod wrote: »

So strange you don't see these same posters adminishing Ronaldo for this when he does it on a weekly basis, is there an agenda perhaps?

Boards.ie is also in on the conspiracy to try and stop Barcelona winning anything.

Toobz

Andersonisgod wrote: »

So strange you don't see these same posters adminishing Ronaldo for this when he does it on a weekly basis, is there an agenda perhaps?

Could be argued this is part of Ronaldos character and has been for years where it is out of character for messi and airs of desperation! Not trying to start something but if it's unusual it will be picked up on.

Andersonisgod

elefant wrote: »

Boards.ie is also in on the conspiracy to stop Barcelona winning anything.

I'd say more that it contains a group of posters whose content consistently displays their hatred of Barcelona but who, when confronted with this accusation, claim neutrality.

LuckyGent88

What a goal

Unearthly

Wow

Barca need to wake up

Headshot

It just gets better and better

upandcumming

What a great goal!

Cypher_sounds

What a goal, Barca look frozen!!

astonaidan

Woooo Valencia

A Dub in Glasgo

Nice goal but this is not a good day

Turtwig

That was wondefully worked.

elefant

Someone in Sky would have jizzed themselves if Barca scored that.

LuckyGent88

Barca didn't take there chances and since they went a goal down they have been forcing it big time. Very unorganised and Valencia took full advantage with a lovely goal there.

Huge 45 mins coming up for Barcelona. They really have to win this game. Have created the chances but lacked the killer instinct.

Headshot

Is Messi playing?

KERSPLAT!

Headshot wrote: »

Is Messi playing?

Yep, Suarez and Neymar too

Cypher_sounds

Hard to believe that this is the same team that Valencia lost 7-0 to about two months ago:eek:

MD1990

Who will AIG's new team be now? Man City with Pep?

Headshot

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Yep, Suarez and Neymar too

You wouldn't notice it. Hasn't turned up again.

Turtwig

Cypher_sounds wrote: »

Hard to believe that this is the same team that Valencia lost 7-0 to about two months ago:eek:

In the build up to the match the Valencia coach said this isn't the same Valencia and they're [Barca] not the same either.:)

To be fair to Barca, they don't deserve to be two down. Still though this is just perfect.

SlickRic

Andersonisgod wrote: »

So strange you don't see these same posters adminishing Ronaldo for this when he does it on a weekly basis, is there an agenda perhaps?

No. Just balance.

We're told ad nauseum by media types how wonderful Messi is, how he plays the game the 'right way', how he never dives or ever cheats. (See Gary Lineker for instsnce).

It's always worth noting that Messi will try to gain advantages and be unsporting just like anybody else.

We already know Ronaldo acts the díck, so there's kinda no need to remind everyone on a weekly basis.

Andersonisgod

MD1990 wrote: »

Who will AIG's new team be now? Man City with Pep?

Funny there's a game on at the moment with massive title implications but you're too preoccupied with having a dig at me to care. Brilliant contribution.

callaway92

This is awesome.

Bret Hart

The white hankies out yet ?

Andersonisgod

SlickRic wrote: »

No. Just balance.

We're told ad nauseum by media types how wonderful Messi is, how he plays the game the 'right way', how he never dives or ever cheats. (See Gary Lineker for instsnce).

It's always worth noting that Messi will try to gain advantages and be unsporting just like anybody else.

We already know Ronaldo acts the díck, so there's kinda no need to remind everyone on a weekly basis.

So Ronaldo gets a pass is what you're saying. Great. Funny you see more comments about Messi looking to get someone booked than you do for Ronaldo kicking or elbowing somebody.

Cypher_sounds

Turtwig wrote: »

In the build up to the match the Valencia coach said this isn't the same Valencia and they're [Barca] not the same either.:)

To be fair to Barca, they don't deserve to be two down. Still though this is just perfect.

Yeah two teams playing on the opposite scale confidence wise compared to that match.

I agree can't believe Barca haven't scored a few that half, they got behind the defence a few times.

Turtwig

Andersonisgod wrote: »

So Ronaldo gets a pass is what you're saying.

That's just a beautiful strawman. Beautiful and elegant.

MD1990

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Funny there's a game on at the moment with massive title implications but you're too preoccupied with having a dig at me to care. Brilliant contribution.

its half time i have watched all the first half lol.

Harry Palmr

Cypher_sounds wrote: »

Hard to believe that this is the same team that Valencia lost 7-0 to about two months ago:eek:

Ayesteran > Neville (both of them!)

CSF

Just had a look at Barca's final 4 fixtures. Unfortunately despite this collapse there shouldn't be anything to challenge them there even if Atletico do get 100% from here on out.

astonaidan

Some needs to tell Barcelona that away goals dont count in the league when youre playing at home :pac:

Andersonisgod

MD1990 wrote: »

its half time i have watched all the first half lol.

And despite that your grand contribution on that pretty shocking half of football was Andersonisgod related? I just can't comprehend that.

MD1990

Wouldn't blame Luis Enrique too much for the results. The lack of a squad has cost Barca in recent weeks. He wanted Nolito but didn't get him or another good forward to rotate. Arda Turan was a poor signing though.

Harry Palmr

MD1990 wrote: »

Wouldn't blame Luis Enrique too much for the results. The lack of a squad has cost Barca in recent weeks. He wanted Nolito but didn't get him or another good forward to rotate. Arda Turan was a poor signing though.

How dare you, Liverpool have been trying to sign him since 2011 if you can believe the transfer rumour mill! :pac:

speedboatchase

MD1990 wrote: »

Wouldn't blame Luis Enrique too much for the results. The lack of a squad has cost Barca in recent weeks. He wanted Nolito but didn't get him or another good forward to rotate. Arda Turan was a poor signing though.

You can't really blame him at all. Even if he wanted to drop one of the front three to give them a rest, there'd be murder. He nearly lost his job after dropping Messi.

Brendan Flowers

Andersonisgod wrote: »

And despite that your grand contribution on that pretty shocking half of football was Andersonisgod related? I just can't comprehend that.

Out of curiosity why do you consider it a pretty shocking half of football? Barca started very well, had some great chances. Game turned on its head with the Valenica goal and they now look very capable. Good match so far.

speedboatchase

CSF wrote: »

Just had a look at Barca's final 4 fixtures. Unfortunately despite this collapse there shouldn't be anything to challenge them there even if Atletico do get 100% from here on out.

Could slip up against Deportivo away in next game. Either way, difficult to see a five-game win streak if they lose tonight, despite the opposition.

MisterAnarchy

Cypher_sounds wrote: »

Hard to believe that this is the same team that Valencia lost 7-0 to about two months ago:eek:

From going almost 40 games unbeaten in all competitions they cant win a match now.
If they lose today it will be 3 league defeats in a row ,the first time that's happened in 13 years .

This league has all the hallmarks of 2007 when Barcelona imploded on the run in and were pipped on the final day of the season by Real Madrid.

SlickRic

Andersonisgod wrote: »

So Ronaldo gets a pass is what you're saying. Great. Funny you see more comments about Messi looking to get someone booked than you do for Ronaldo kicking or elbowing somebody.

That's not what I said. At all.

But go ahead and deflect.

Rayne Wooney

Incredible slip from Barca

Messi has been brutal

Unearthly

Valencia look like they could implode any minute

Andersonisgod

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Incredible slip from Barca

Messi has been brutal

Except for the successful take-ons and array of passes he's played in behind Valencia's defence.

SlickRic

Barca are actually playing fine here. They've had more than enough good chances to be miles ahead.

They've just no composure at the moment.

Neymar is taking too long to shoot, or Suarez is choosing the wrong option, or Rakitic is missing the target from 12 yards.

It's very weird.

And Messi hasn't been brutal. He could've had 4 assists by now.

MisterAnarchy

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Incredible slip from Barca

Messi has been brutal

He has been brutal since coming back from international duty ,basically a passenger in the side.
I'm not sure if he is injured but he has looked completely disinterested like he did in 2014.

cowboyBuilder

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Incredible slip from Barca

Messi has been brutal

if Eamon Dunphy is to be believed it's because his name is in the Panama papers.

Turtwig

SlickRic wrote: »

Barca are actually playing fine here. They've had more than enough good chances to be miles ahead.

They've just no composure at the moment.

Neymar is taking too long to shoot, or Suarez is choosing the wrong option, or Rakitic is missing the target from 12 yards.

It's very weird.

And Messi hasn't been brutal. He could've had 4 assists by now.

They're bottlers Bill.