The El Clasico only shows one thing. Age and experience isn't a factor determining whose the better manager. Roy can save his bullshit about 35 years experience and all that to himself. I will take pep any days!
He didnt bring these footballing to Barcelona tho.. it was Rijkaard but Pep did improve the formation. I was excited to see Mour got pwned but he was smart when he took over the job, he stated dont expect miracle and Real is far from being perfect. So he got a reason to say on press on this 5-0 pwnage like "look this is just one game we got pwn and i tell u b4 Real is not there yet" he and his ego lol.. But then if Liverpool had our midfield likes Mascherano, Xabi and Gerard would destroy Barcelona's mid with all the flying tackle coming in to stop them trying to thier own football
While the Masch himself is warming the bench You are not exactly correct, Pep may not bring in those philosophies but its the way its already imbued in Pep's DNA on how Barca should play, after all, he's a born & bred in Barca academy. Its not Rijkaard who bring these footballing philosophies, though he did woke them up from their slumber under van Gaal, it is Cruyff who taught the Catalans on the total football philosophies which are incorporated in their academies from young till these days.
I could be wrong but i remember Rijkaard was the one started to play Xavi in central when he was deciding him or De La Pena, or was it Van Gaal and he saw the potential how Barcelona should play. Yes he didnt start off very well and Pep did improve it. As for Cruyff he was more like a 1 man show player not sure how he actually benefit these New Barcelona side with Xavi had most assist last season. For me Xavi was the main player that Barcelona could play so well but thats just me
This post has been edited by kevafk: Nov 30 2010, 05:56 PM
Actually de la Pena was transferred to Lazio in 1998, roughly 5 years before Rijkaard took the helm. And the Barca adopt the passing game since Cruyff's days, but since he quit, the style varied a little, but still the main passing philosophy was there the whole time.
One sample to show, I forgot in which year (I'm sure you are very familiar with Barca's opponent in this vids ), this was pre Rijkaard days:
guess i was wrong lol.. but that was 2001 if im not mistaken, Marc Overmars score the goal in the vid
maxi one of our best player???...except for his goal...he did nothing to shout about...Roy was right to replaced him...one of his low key quiet game
Added on December 7, 2010, 7:30 am
they dont say best fan in the world for nothing!
definitely.. i always rated him highly because Maxi just isnt a 1 on 1 winger.. he goes in the middle and come back to grab the ball when central midfield needs them.. he always does that it give more space for strikers and left wing back to go forward.. for me he is a key player for liverpool.. it doenst need anything to shout about like skilled you dont need that.. its all about team work.. and he does much better job than Babel or Cole on left side.. fact.. and one more thing his work rate is much better than alot other players.
P/S : as i said "is just my opinion" and oh ya getting replaced is just not because he isnt playing well.. is because we're playing comfortably winning so it doesnt need to hardcore try to score more and just get someone in there to get some match fitness like Aurelio
This post has been edited by kevafk: Dec 7 2010, 03:11 PM
Liverpool really need a second world class strike partner with Torres, while Torres known to be targeted by all the defenders. With second strike partner would help to take off those pressure. Not saying Ngog not good enough but hes not consistent. If we could get slightly better right winger with a new striker partner for Torres we might actually do good
4-4-2 seems promising, Lucas did pretty good.. but i would play Gerard + Meireles anyday at central midfield
I think everyone in Liverpool now curious who they buying and from there where can they go only decide if they want to leave or not. If theres no significant changes made then most likely our star players will leave. Cant really blame anyone now really every single player/manager/owners screwed all this up.. Even Rafa screwed it up when he sold Alonso, then new owners takeover wasnt in a nice timing coz transfer window closed and Roy was appointed i believe is a temporary sake. If he do well then he'll stay if not he'll go im pretty sure but this isnt the right time to sack. Coz we just started to play slighly better in different footballing terms. This isnt a question of blaming the manager coz if you look closely game yesterday we played not too bad in the middle and 2 upfront look dangerous, we just need a really good right wing a proper right wing. Just wasnt organize enough the touches was slighly off and messy else i think we could get some goals
we should have the equalizer in the first half when Torres 1 on 1 with Krul!! I really want to know what the hell is wrong with Torres! He used to be fast, great dribbling skill, excellent finishing and rarely fail in 1 on 1 with the keeper!!! Now he is lazy, sluggish pace, and shows no commitment and interest in his performance...maybe he should leave Liverpool...i hate to say this...Torres has lost his heart and faith for Liverpool
indeed, they actually prolly wanted Roy out and play badly lol.. but anyhow not just Torres.. Kuyt as well.. i guess we'll wait on January if we ever gonna buy someone, i really hope they buy someone which is exciting to see it'll give great boost for the team and fans.. someone like Adam Johnson
Nov 30 2010, 04:25 PM
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