piqueinme:
I disagree. He is not the best and no one is saying he is but he has been vital to our team. Despite his poor choices.
Yeah wtf is this? I know his ridiculous antics can get in the way of people noticing his talent (and I’m not gonna deny the cringeworthiness of some displays) but jfc if people would actually take the time to look at how he plays and more importantly, what role(s) he plays, then that person will realize just how vital he is to our team. And to the Spanish National Team, at that.
If you don’t want to believe Pep when he defends Busquets, then believe Del Bosque— he’s the one who handpicked Busquets and had him starting in most World Cup matches at the tender age of 22. He’s also the one who, when asked which player he’d like to be, said “If I could be any player in the world, I’d be Sergio Busquets.”
Some people might wonder “wtf, why?” Yeah, he might not be the cutest player with the most bangin’ body but good lawd does that boy do work. He can read the game so well and fulfills so many jobs on that pitch from simply holding down the flanks to initiating a play in Xavi’s absence. If someone pushes up or pulls back too much, he’s there to cover the space. If the opposing team starts a run on a counter, he’s there to sweep that ball up or, better yet, break up play before it even begins. If anything, he’s less noticed and (IMO) more undderrated than most players on both the Barça and Spanish national teams.
In short, whorever compiled that list is an idiot.
Delight in despair
therunningrec:
The time is now for Arsenal’s supporting cast to stand up and be counted
There’s never an easy was to say goodbye is there? Be it with friends, classmates, and yes, even our favorite players, letting go is something that’s hard to do, particularly when what you are letting go of is something special. Such is the case with one Francesc Fabregas. Having seen the player grow up before their eyes, there will indeed be many heartwarming memories that Arsenal fans can conjure up on this, the first day of Cesc being a former Gunner. From the 18-year old boy starting the 2005 FA Cup Final alongside Robert Pires and Patrick Veira, to the 23-year old man smashing home a penalty to complete an epic comeback against the team he would eventually join, the nostalgia may prove to be inescapable. But while such ordeals may prove difficult for teams and fans to deal with, there’s always one thing to keep in mind. Losing your best player can be the beginning of a new and much brighter era.
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A bit long for the average reblogging, single-captioning Tumblr-er, but it is most definitely worth the read. If I were to write anything concerning the outcome of Cescgate and its impact with regards to AFC, it would read more or less something like this. As much as I’m a Culé & Red at heart, I can’t deny that I’ve always admired and had high hopes for Arsenal (see previous posts), and as the above piece so artfully put it:
“With Cesc gone, there will be opportunities for other players to step out of his shadow and deliver for the club. And if I were a betting man, I’d put my money on Arsene Wenger leading the players to do just that. Players come and go, but big clubs never die.”
It still feels reaaally weird to see Cesc Fàbregas in a Barça jersey. It hasn’t sunk in yet that it really happened: that he’s no longer Arsenal captain, but another midfielder of FC Barcelona. It was so under the radar this time, what with the SuperCopa el Clasico going on. But good lawd, if he’s happier here, then so be it…
Barça’s #4 —and Pep’s little protégé— has finally come home.
move along, this is just another list of opinions aka my player picks for this first leg’s match
People who made me particularly proud in today’s match:
Carles Puyol:
class, composure and ever-reliable defending. For someone who was/is suffering from constant injuries, he did a brilliant— nay, amazing — job in holding that back line, marking Cristiano Ronaldo, and cleaning up messes other defenders made. He gets slapped and pushed and he doesn’t crumple to the floor like a fucking noodle. Welcome back, Capità… we’ve missed you so.
Ibrahim Afellay:
he may have only played for like 20 mins but the January signing was the much needed burst of energy on that pitch. Like I’ve said before, his pace is absolutely insane and he ran the great Marcelo ragged before providing a beautiful cross for that first Messi goal.
Angel Di Maria:
He might not have proved himself a threat in terms of attack, but I don’t care what anyone says, this guy worked his fucking ass off. When it seemed like everyone else was just waiting to jump on the counter attack, Di Maria was relentless in his efforts. In the first half especially, he did a good job applying pressure down the left flank and working tirelessly to try and retrieve the ball, eager to make something happen for a (mostly) sleepy-looking team.
Cristiano Ronaldo:
Can it be? Anne liking C.Ron in play!? I KNOW, I know, but alas.. it is true. (Hey, I’m a culé, but I’ll give credit where it’s due.) Known in the footy world that lives inside my head as one who used to partake in these wondrous charades, there was no such occassion and C.Ron did more than his usual wait/stand around this time— much much more. His frustration with his teammate’s efforts was loud and clear and rightly so; he had to run rampant from one end of the pitch to the other, chasing down the ball when it should’ve been fed to him. And when the other players finally made their way out of their own half to deliver it to him, he worked hard to make his way past one-man wall Puyol. For what he was given—and what he’s had to adapt his style of play to— C.Ron, I think, did the best he could.
Honorable mentions: 1+2.) The two goalkeepers, Valdes and Casillas. Iker made great saves against Xavi and Villa. Valdes also had remarkable back to back saves against C.Ron and Özil, but also did well with his ball distribution. 3.) Gerard Piqué: I don’t know if it’s because Puyi was actually there to scream at him, but whatever the reasoning, it worked. Also succeeded when needed to push up to help distribute the ball and open up play.
Unpopular opinion about popular people taking up precious space on my dash aka WTF Shakira + Pique?!
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obs there is an RM fan that’s so happy about winning that they’re celebrating by gifting the Ask box of all the culés i follow with anon anti-Barça messages.
go have a drink or blow your vuvuzela or make an ton of edits or something. your captain just won his first ever copa del rey after 18 years of loyal service. GO CRAZY.
just do it on your own turf… cause that’s weird that you’d rather celebrate sending love notes to culés. jussayin.
let me just say
golpormessi:
- i have SO much faith in Puyol.
- and i don’t care what the fuck anyone thinks, that man is a fucking magician.
- and when he is on the field, REAL SHIT goes down.
- no-one fucking dares go near him.
- and i honestly think that if Puyol was on, the result wouldn’t be the same.
- that is how much faith i have in Puyol.
- congratulations Madrid. but visca Puyol.
^ THIS. i know we shouldn’t rely solely on one person, but he just makes so much of a difference. my whole being is at ease when he’s in that back line. i mean, he’s our captain; he has the experience, he knows what to do, where to place people, when to push up, when to fall back, and he screams the full 90mins + then some because he wants to keep everyone in check.
games like this unnerve me and make me miss him AND Eric Abidal (who i honestly look to when Puyi isn’t there) SO damn much. they might not be the most popular or the flashiest or even the youngest, but they are without a doubt two of the the absolute best defenders i have ever seen.
i’ve just been laughing whenenver biscuits (or anyone except our capitá) goes down. it’s like i’m being treated to an impromptu lesson on “how to die in slow motion.”
my little culé heart loves you & thinks you’re amazing otherwise but honestly sometimes…
Torres says Liverpool squad “Too Serious.”
antonio-canova:
Torres Says Liverpool Squad “Too Serious”
well, i don’t know which team he is talking about.
I wish he would just stop trying to make excuses and just move on. Of course a few of us Reds are going to allude to the transfer every once in a while simply because it still stings, but our hearts and our support are now with Carroll and Suarez. I don’t want to pull too much of the article as I’m sure plenty others have already, but I just wanted to point out the following quote:
“People aren’t honest in the world of football. You can’t say the truth or be clear with people. It’s a business and nobody is anyone’s friend.”
I hope he realized the irony in that. I really, really hope he’s more self-aware than he’s been letting on in his press cons, for his sake. I don’t think he’s a bad guy, never have, but I just think he’s spent far too much time discussing matters in retrospect & attempting to make excuses. What for?? Nobody needs your excuses now; they won’t help Chelsea, they won’t help you or your form, and they sure as hell won’t do a damn thing for Liverpool. He says that everyone is assumed to be a “professional” there— maybe he needs to bloody start acting like one.
sorry for the long ass addendum to an otherwise humorous post, LIZ lol
Let’s see how well I can function at work today after this morning’s news. I’ve realized my dash is full more of Torres fans than actual Liverpool FC supporters. Glad to have Carroll and (possibly) Adam, but really heartbroken over Torres leaving and sad that this Torres Saga has drawn attention away from Suarez signing on. Really, really wish he would’ve believed in us a bit longer, as we believed in him.
Good luck to Torres with Chelsea and may he one day find the much-sought after silverware he’s been dying for.
But here’s to Liverpool FC: to our history, to our recent gains, and to a bright and hopeful future renewed. This is LFC. YNWA
