It's Not Fair! Sevilla, Barca, Real Madrid and then Villarreal!
Monday, 22 September 08, 01:27 PM
Don't worry I'm not talking about my prediction for the final positions of La Liga this year (although it would be nice), I'm talking about the order of oppositions that teams have to face.
Yesterday Sporting got drowned like a new baby cat by Barca, and fair enough, they couldn't meet the match of Barca who have finally started playing, but is it fair that they have to now face Real Madrid and then Villarreal directly after each other?If you look at the fixture lists, unlike the Premiership which is now more random than ever (Manchester are playing their next five games away while Chelsea are at home), every team in La Liga will have to face, Sevilla, Barca, Real and then Villarreal, in a row, not only once but twice.How long has it been like this in La Liga with fixtures like this? Can anyone shed some light? And isn't it about time La Liga made some changes and brought in a fairer way for other teams to have a crack at the title.This would never happen in the Prem, could you imagine it? Every team has to play, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in a row, no way jose! What do you think? Isn't it about time they changed this system, or if it is a fluke this year then maybe they should havethought about it? The Sesame gang say aren't happy with it.
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There is more than one club in Barcelona (Tintin's their manager) - Espanyol v Getafe preview.
Saturday, 20 September 08, 04:20 AM
Espanyol v Getafe - K.O. 21.00 - 20/9/08
Espanyol are the second biggest club in Cataluyna and have started La Liga by winning both games 1 v 0 and claiming maximum points, but can their run continue.
'Tintin' Marquez, manager of Espanyol, has said that 'We knew the first three games were important for us,' and why did he say that? Surely they're important for everyone, but not everyone is playing Sevilla, Barca and Madrid in a row afterwards. 'Our idea was to get a cushion of points, and for the moment we have six, this takes the pressure of a bit for the next four games, but at the moment we're top and it's a good moment,' he added.
Tintin, who needs a bit more hair, and a dog, to resemble the famous cartoon character, has had a great start to the season; last year they finished 12th and they could be pushing for a UEFA spot this year. He has commented on the fact that Getafe are without De La Red, now at Real Madrid, by comparing him to Getafe's Celestini 'He's not that brilliant, but he's a better defender,' stated TinTin.
Steve Finnan, ex Liverpool, may get his first game today with Espanyol (as will Callejon and Lola), he's been named in the squad even though he's only had four training sessions with his new team mates.
Getafe, on the other hand, will be looking to end Tintin's unbeaten run. They could jump top if they win but Victor Munoz, manager, insists that being top of the league isn't the most important for him and his team 'I'm not thinking in top place, I'm not saying it wouldn't be beautiful (really? not even for a few hours?), but our obligation is to win and get the points building,' he said.
Espanyol will be without De La Pena today and Munoz thinks that it could be an added bonus for them 'He's an important player and creative with the front players, its could be a big loss for them,' he added.
In the last five meetings Espanyol have won three and Getafe two, but Getafe have managed to slide five goals past them on two separate occasions. Is it time for another smashing by Getafe? Can Espanyol hold onto the lead?
I think Espanyol will come out top, they maybe without De La Red but if Tamudo can get the service they should break down the Getafe defense. Prediction 2 v 1 to Espanyol.
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Kun's a little diamond but Forlan may miss Liverpool clash.
Wednesday, 17 September 08, 01:20 PM
Atletico Madrid, or better known as rojiblanco (Redwhite) got off to a super start to their Champions League campaign by smashing PSV 3 v 0, away. Aguero, or better known as 'Kun', yet again, was a master and popped in two goals in the 9th and 36th minute while Maniche, or also known as 'Papa', got the third in the 54th minute.
To win away at PSV was the best possible start for the Redwhite's, who haven't been in the Champions League for some time. The only downside was that Forlan, who picked up a knock when he was at international duty for Uruguay, had to come off with a torn muscle and maybe out for three weeks to a month.
Manager Aguirre said that 'We're not completely happy thanks to Forlan's injury, he's been unlucky and we hope he'll be back soon.'
He better be back in a month or he'll miss out on Atletic's most testing challenge against Liverpool on 22nd of October.
Come on Forlan, get shifty down the docs, you don't wanna get a beatin' from the Scousers.
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hoser said:I think one aspect that is helping Valencia is that many players are in form n...
wrestler313 said:remarkable really, wish ireland could go on a streak like that!
On Spain are 26 games without loosing, can anyone match that?
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