cerud Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Staying very strong in the league. Clinching a European spot for next season look assured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just caught up with the final season at Ferro, the usual really, total domination, well done and congrats for completing the mighty Pentagon!! Took no time getting Espanyol up to form neither. I'm predicting 2nd place just behind Barça by 1 point or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 rlipscombe - Thanks mate It will be even more so now as we lost to At.Madrid so it's just that bit tougher for us. cerud - Cheers fella It is looking pretty assured but the only thing to be decided is which European competition we will be playing in! noikeee -Thank fella!Espanyol has good players before I arrived,I found it more strange they were so low down.If I finish one point behind Barcelona,I will treat that like a title win In Espanyol related news,we have had two high potential prospects through,introducing the English/Spaniard Harry Richards and Barcelona born Oscar.Both players are rated at 5* (Silver) CA and will play a big part in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shevchenko Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Richards is one hell of a fast central defender! If his crossing was high I'd thought he should be re-trained for a fullback Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 He is amazingly fast,I'd say Richards is the next Aaron Todd who is also an amazingly quick defender I had at Sunderland.Todd has over 100 England caps and is only 28 as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_Morgan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 2 potentially great regens there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 I have found a regen who has come through this year better than both,he plays for HSV and I am just trying to negotiate a fee for him.He would be regarded as our 3rd best DR at the age of 15!At the moment I've bid at £8.25 million and 50% of next sale,I will get him eventually! I honestly spend too much time scouting for the next big things! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona SAD - Liga BBVA - March 2039 Fixtures League Table Manager's Thoughts Only three games played with two wins and a loss,the good to come out of this month is that we are technically not out of the running for the league table yet.The first game of the month saw us lose 4-3 to At.Madrid which seems close but we were absolutely battered and it actually flattered us,we scored three goals from five shots!The Salamanca game was the total opposite as we pretty much destroyed them in every department except for the finishing as we should have won buy a bigger margin then 2-1.The game against Albacete was more of a masterclass in defence than us giving them a battering,they had more shots and possession but we finished our chances superbly which leaves us in 3rd with nine games to go and still in the race for the title,although with the amount of goals Barcelona score,I won't hold my breath! April is the deciding month for us as we face Barcelona and Real Madrid who are in the same situation as us although Barcelona look pretty unstoppable.We have five league games and the three games outside Barcelona and Real Madrid are Malaga,Betis and Valencia in which we stand more chance of getting points in those games as our away form is not the best both the big games are away from home.If we can get six points then we should be 95% certain of getting an European place next season.Hopefully Athletic will keep slipping up as that will help us massively in regards to a Champions League spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you can get that rightback, he'll be great for you in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 We've signed him and he'll arrive at the club in the Summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona SAD - Liga BBVA - April 2039 Fixtures League Table Manager's Thoughts With losses to Real Madrid and Barcelona,that officially ends my title challenge which is quite amazing considering where we were when I took over.We did however win three games in the month which has left us in pole position for the fourth Champions League spot.We beat Malaga but Once again our finishing wasn't brilliant but we won which is the most important thing,Real Madrid dominated and deserved to win.The Betis game was brilliant for a number of reasons,we finished our chances,dominated the game and restricted Betis to zero shots!Barcelona dominated the match and deserved to win the Catalan derby,we we're brilliant for roughly 30 minutes but couldn't finish our chances in that period but we did deserve at least a goal.Damian Gryzb was the hero against Valencia as he hit a brace in a 2-1 victory,once again our finishing let us down,I prefer my wingers chipping in with goals but not one of them has more then six goals so my attacking force needs work! May is the final month of competitive action in which we have five games to play as we have four league games and the final of the Copa del Rey to play.The final of the Copa del Rey would just happen to be against rivals Barcelona so there will be a lot of pressure in that match!Our final league games come against Real Sociedad,Almeria,Cadiz and Athletic.I am hoping we get Champions League qualification sorted by then as I don't actually fancy having to play Athletic on the last day of the season to decide who gets 4th spot.We drew the first game with Athletic 0-0 so I am hoping we can nick it as there goal scoring isn't great either but either way we have done very well to recover our season to even be in contention for a Champions League spot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shevchenko Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I reckon Grzyb will score a late winner in the Final . But games against teams like Cadiz can be tricky, don't let your boys get complacent or uninterested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'll give you a B for effort as we did win and Grzyb did score but you lost marks as Grzyb scored the first as we won 2-1 AET First trophy as Espanyol manager against our rivals is a brilliant feeling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice job on the trophy! Champions League play for next season is looking like a real possibility as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 congrats on your first trophy with Espanyol. And that RB looks amazing for 15! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 cerud - Thanks mate We qualified for the Champions League with a game to spare so there will be no battle for 4th on the last day! rlipscombe - Cheers fella!He does indeed,now I just need him to fulfill his potential and HSV will be cursing selling him for £8.25 million Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona SAD - Liga BBVA - May 2039 Fixtures League Time Manager's Thoughts What a way to end the season,steal 2nd place on the last day of the season which means we go into the group stage in the Champions League and we won the Copa del Rey to make it a more successful season.The Copa del Rey was actually pretty even unlike our last league game,it was always going to be settled by one goal but we did have a controversial penalty given to us which we scored which helped massively but there is nothing better then beating your rivals in a final!The league saw us struggle past Real Sociedad and Almeria but we scraped wins which shows we can grind the results when we need to.We secured Champions League football in our 4-0 demolition of Cadiz who made us look like one of the best teams in Europe let alone Spain which shows how well we played and how badly they were.The final game against Athletic saw us win which was a reward for playing well but once again our finishing wasn't at it's best but at least Gryzb knows where the net is as he scored in every game in May! Next update will be the end of season update! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosama Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 What a steal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 I'll be honest,I was expecting to finish 4th but seeing the two Madrid sides drop points and us win was brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shevchenko Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Brilliant month . I have a sneaky feeling you're gonna get at least to the Semis of CL next season with such a powerful team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Cheers Mate As powerful as my team is,we don't really compare to Chelsea,Sunderland,Barcelona,Dortmund (1st team to stop Bayern winning the title in 18 years!),Bayern and PSG!Although my expectation will be the quarter finals! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 It has finally happened......Walter Zamponi is joining Espanyol! Also Gerardo Ortiz may not be far behind but he is costing me more than Zamponi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona SAD - Liga BBVA - End of Season - 2038/39 2038/39 Transfers I'm only responsible for any transfer activity after October 2039.I let four players go on a free in December as they were youth players who were never going to make it.De Weerdt,Lopez and Nicolas all left to get first team action so I sent them out on loan to get that and put themselves in the shop window.We had too many strikers so I sold Rafhael Lucas as he was the weakest of all strikers.He was only worth £1.5 million so I did well to get £3.8 million for him!For the Incoming players we bought in six players,five of which were my signings who would all strengthen the first team as I looked to leave my mark on the team.The one who wasn't my signing was Nelson Eduardo who was signed under the previous manager,he is going to be a star so I have put him in the "B" team till he gains Spanish nationality in which he will then be moved up to the first team. Competitions Liga BBVA League Table Considering we were 16th after seven games when I took over,we did amazingly well to steal and clinch 2nd place on the last day of the season.We had the squad to begin with but we were underachieving and we even proved that as we were 3rd by Christmas.The only major change is that it is no longer the big two of Barcelona and Real,it is now a big five as they have the Madrid teams,the Catalan teams and Athletic which makes it more thrilling as there will be plenty of twists and turns.I feel Valencia had an off season this season so they will be one to watch next season which could make it six possible winners.We were defensively superb in which only Barcelona had a better defense and we had a decent attack but if wasn't for our striker scoring nearly half the league goals then it could have been bad.I can't wait to get into action next season. Copa del Rey Winners We kicked off the Copa del Rey in the 4th round where we faced Betis,we completely controlled the first leg as we won 4-1 but we drew the 2nd leg in a nervy game as we went through 5-2 on aggregate.The 5th round saw us face struggling Liga BBVA side Almeria,in both games we struggled to beat them which was quite surprising but we went through 3-0 in the end which was disappointing.The quarter finals saw us face off against Sevilla and we were fantastic in both games as we won the 1st leg 2-1 before beating them 4-1 in the return game to clinch a 6-2 victory.The semi-final saw us face off a good Salamanca side and it took two very tough games to finally get rid of them as we went through 3-1 on aggregate.The final saw us up against local rivals Barcelona,we were just the better side for the most part despite what the possession stat tells you but we did equalize through a controversial penalty which even I will admit it was never a penalty but looking at the shots stats,I would feel a bit annoyed if we did lose as we had more shots and more on target. Players,Stats and Awards Best XI 2038/39 - Overall Best XI Top Scorer Damian Grzyb - 37 Goals He had a brilliant last season as he hit 37 goals in 41 appearances as he was our top scorer by a very long way!However,due to circumstances,he may well find himself as 2nd choice next season due to someone incoming.Gryzb did well but he has a habit of disappearing and when he is our main goal scoring threat,that can be very worrying as our 2nd highest scorer had 8 goals!I am pleased with how he did as he was the third highest scorer with 32 goals in Liga BBVA behind Real Madrid's Damiano Pascucci who scored 33 goals and Barcelona's Antonio Garza who hit 37 goals (He is the one I had at Chivas!).It's unfortunate that I have to make a decision regarding the striker role but I will do what is best for the club. Most Assists Gianpino Iaquinta - 10 Assists It may seem a low total but Iaquinta was only signed in the January transfer window for a bargain fee of £5.5 million which is a very good price for someone who went on to win caps for the full Italy side at the end of the season.He made 21 appearances,provided 10 assists and scored 2 goals while averaging at 7.30.I feel next season will be the on which Iaquinta shows what he can truly do as he will have settled down by then and he will have better players with him so that should help with our attack next season.I expect big things from him in the future and he will probably deliver them as well due to him having a combination of high potential as well as quite high mental stats! Special Mention Rufi Rufi was our rock in the heart of defence last season and was one the reasons why we were defensively superb as he made 45 appearances,scored four goals and averaged at 7.45 for the season which was a brilliant return considering the nasty start to the season Espanyol had.He cost the club £6.75 million in 2036/37 which is a bargain as he is now worth £13.75 million and has been capped by Spain so there is no chance I am letting him go as he will be valuable in the future for tutoring purposes as well as being a key player as our defence will be our weakest area next season.However,his performances this season saw him pick up Fans Player of the Year. Manager's Thoughts We turned it around brilliantly as we went from 16th when I took over to stealing 2nd place on the last day of the season to guarantee we go straight into the Champions League group stage which is fantastic as we don't have to play in the playoffs.It was also brilliant to see a fantastic run in the Copa del Rey which saw us win the competition against our local rival Barcelona who are the team to beat as they have the best squad in the league.The squad has done well but we are still lacking in goals in the areas outside the striker which is a concern as I like my wingers and midfielders chipping in with goals which is what they didn't do enough of last season but it is an area which will be looking to improve in pre-season.Things can always improve at the club although there is not much which can be improved here as there is only a new stadium which will be on the list as we nearly filled out the stadium this season. We already bought in some high quality players back in the January transfer window,during pre-season will see this continue as we have already confirmed two world class talents,two bright prospects and a solid player for the first team will see our attacking force rival the bigger teams in the division so it will probably be the case of outscoring the opposition for a season!We have the Champions League to look forward to as well as an early chance of a trophy against Barcelona in the Supercopa!I am excited for the future as all we need is some fine tuning and we are set which is in progress,by 2043 Espanyol could be European Champions but that is still a while off and I will be happy closing the gap on Barcelona first of all.The future's bright,the future's blue and it belongs to Espanyol. Season Club Division Country League Cup Continental Avg.Att Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012 Gangneung City N-League S.Korea 4th 3rd Rnd N/A 1618 Playoff Defeat! 2013 Gangneung City N-League S.Korea 1st Q.F N/A 3540 Playoff Vitors! 2014 Gangneung City K-League S.Korea 4th WINNERS N/A 3707 FA Cup Winners! 2015 Gangneung City K-League S.Korea 3rd WINNERS WINNERS 4233 Left 18/11/15 2015/16 Wigan Ath. Championship England 5th 6th Rnd N/A 13218 Playoff Winners! 2016/17 Wigan Ath. Premiership England 8th Runners Up N/A 19551 Top half finish. 2017/18 Wigan Ath. Premiership England 5th* 3rd Rnd* N/A 17379 Left in Dec 17 2017/18 Zenit Prem.Division Russia 1st 5th Rnd Group Stage 42445 League Winners! 2018/19 Zenit Prem.Division Russia 1st WINNERS WINNERS 50024 Won Treble! 2019/20 Zenit Prem.Division Russia 1st WINNERS Semi-Final 53101 Resigned at E.O.S 2020/21 Bayern Munich First Division Germany 1st Q.F WINNERS 68158 Won Double! 2021/22 Bayern Munich First Division Germany 1st WINNERS WINNERS 70368 Clean Sweep! 2022/23 Bayern Munich First Division Germany 1st WINNERS WINNERS 69688 Clean Sweep! 2023/24 F.S Stars S.A Premiership S.Africa 5th WINNERS Group Stage 12177 S.A Cup WINNERS! 2024/25 F.S Stars S.A Premiership S.Africa 1st WINNERS WINNERS 15289 Clean Sweep! 2025/26 Sunderland BSB Premier England 1st 2nd Rnd N/A 13202 Promtion! 2026/27 Sunderland nPower League 2 England 2nd Runners Up N/A 16683 Promotion + JPT Win! 2027/28 Sunderland nPower League 1 England 1st 5th Rnd WINNERS 24439 Treble! 2028/29 Sunderland Championship England 1st 6th Rnd 2nd K.O 27407 Won Double! 2029/30 Sunderland Premier League England 2nd WINNERS WINNERS 37235 Cup Double! 2030/31 Sunderland Premier League England 1st WINNERS WINNERS 48093 Won Quadruple! 2031/32 Sunderland Premier League England 1st WINNERS WINNERS 51438 Clean Sweep! 2032/33 Chivas Liga MX Mexico 12th/2nd G.S/WINNERS N/A 30182 Closing Stage Double! 2033/34 Chivas Liga MX Mexico 1st/1st N/A WINNERS 31838 Won Double! 2034/35 Chivas Liga MX Mexico 1st/1st N/A WINNERS 32639 Won Treble! 2035/36 Ferros Nacional B Argentina 1st Runners Up N/A 10950 Promotion! 2036/37 Ferros Primera Division Argentina 2nd/2nd WINNERS N/A 15309 Copa Argentina Win! 2037/38 Ferros Primera Division Argentina 1st/1st WINNERS WIN/QF 16102 Won Treble! 2038/39 Espanyol Liga BBVA Spain 2nd WINNERS N/A 38241 Copa del Rey Win! 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cerud Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Wow! You really brought Espanyol up the table! Congrats on the 2nd place finish! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 We did although we could probably have done it in better style then snatching it on the last day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manutdfan1999 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 can I see a screenshot of your son attriutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I did predict a 2nd place! Great rise through the season from that poor starting position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Excellent first year at Espanyol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 manutdfan1999 - Here is my son!I am extremely disappointed he joined Man Utd as I'm a City fan although he does want to move to a bigger club noikeee - That you did although you got the points difference wrong I didn't understand how we were in that position in the first place,least the new season won't have that happen. deltablue - Cheers fella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 He is awesome! Sign him up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 I wish I could but I haven't got enough money to sign him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona SAD - Liga BBVA - Pre-Season - 2039/40 Club Information - Facilities - Boardroom Overview - Expectations Pre-Season Transfers A lot of players left the club as we raised £24 million to help get new players in as well as cut the size down as our squad was far too big considering we can only register 25 players.Juan Riera and Miquel Palet both left on loan as they should be able to at least make it to rotational squad players in the future but for now they need to gain experience from first team action.We spent £102 million on bringing in players which most of them went on two players both of whom signed from Ferro in Zamponi and Ortiz which is why Salomone was sold as it freed up a foreign spot!Naylor is a bright prospect and is 3rd choice striker while all the others signed will be getting plenty of first team action,I am especially excited to see Ferrari and Rees play as they are very young (18 + 19) but they are already good enough for the first XI! Pre-Season Fixtures We were dominant in every game despite losing to Havre but pre-season means nothing other than regaining match fitness. The Team Tactics - Team Report Key Players Gianmario Di Gioia - GK Rinaldo Capelli - DRC Gerardo Ortiz - AMR,ST Walter Zamponi - AMC,ST We have got a very strong squad now and these four are the standout players of the team but what it really shows is that our right hand side is pretty lethal compared to the rest of the team so I know where the action is coming from.Di Gioia and Capelli joined in January and while Di Gioia has gone on to be capped by Italy,I am very surprised Capelli hasn't but the latter is very versatile and can even play DL which makes him an exceptional defender for the team which is very pleasing.Everyone already knows about Ortiz and Zamponi so I don't really have to say much other than they have significantly upgraded the Espanyol attack. Manager's Thoughts I am extremely excited for the new season as we have strengthened the team significantly and we should be able to challenge Barcelona in all areas of the team so it will probably come down to managerial decisions in which it will be very tight.We have done the most strengthening but I still feel the Champions League is out of reach for the time being so I will concentrate on domestic football more for this season and then set mys sights on Europe next season.Zamponi and Ortiz will increase our attacking power in which we lacked at times last season and had to over rely on Gryzb which needs to be avoided this season.We now have a pretty young teams so things may take a while to reach a high level but most of the players are already at a good level so it's a case of development. The only thing being done so far is we've increased the Junior Coaching and it now currently sits at an exceptional level so next is working on youth recruitment as I want to build the club from the lowest level possible so Espanyol can have a similar set up to Barcelona,we already have high level facilities which may have one or two upgrades left but for now it's concentrate on the cheaper options as I spent a bit too much in the transfer window which has left us near the red.With all that said,I am confident that this is the start of becoming a major force so Barcelona better watch out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 You got a son! That's awesome! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Came through in the 2030/31 at Sunderland,never played for them under my management as he wasn't good enough to play.Rewards me (A Man City fan) by deciding to move to Man Utd after I left Sunderland.Think I should disown him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Nah, he just saw the light Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 A brilliant first few months in charge. Well done on winning the Copa del Rey already Will be interesting to see how Zamponi gets on in La Liga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 b101 - Considering they are in league with the devil and have the devil on their badge,I have to disagree AK22 - Cheers fella!He's not had the best of starts but there again,none of my team have had a good start,we have been below average despite what the results say! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbilly Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Wow what a turn around in Espanyol's season, I reckon Zamponi will do just fine once he settles in. Will also be very interesting to see the progress of that 15yo RB. Can't believe how awesome your son has turned out even if he is useless in the air! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raware Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Already breaking the stranglehold of the usual big two . There's a new team in Barca! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Great first season with Espanyol. Onwards & upwards now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 elbilly - We had the squad so it was a case of getting them to perform.Zamponi has probably made the best start out of the team as he hit three goals in his first five games.If he is lucky then Lugowski may get some game time in the near future,definitely a future international though.Richardson is a good player but you can't be good at every aspect,thankfully MC's don't normally have to jump consistently! Raware - The stranglehold of the big two is already gone,it is a lot more competitive then it is now Barcelona are still the big team in Barcelona as they beat us in the Supercopa SRL88 - Cheers fella Onwards definitely,upwards may take a bit of work to be as dominant as in the other countries! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona SAD - Liga BBVA - August 2039 Fixtures League Table Manager's Thoughts All we proved in August is that we can play terrible in matches and win,the only game we played well in was the Sevilla game and the ref very nearly screwed us over in that match anyway!The Supercopa was a disappointment as we lost 2-1 on aggregate to Barcelona but considering they dominated both legs,losing 2-1 actually flattered us but any defeat will hurt against your rivals.The league saw us pick up three wins out of three.The Valencia game was a game where it was backs against the wall and the only goal came from a counter attack.Even though we beat Rayo 3-1 we were very wasteful with possession which shows there is still work to be done on the gelling side of things.The Sevilla game was actually our best performance of the month but it doesn't seem so by the scoreline as we were done in by the ref twice as Sevilla scored two from the spot.We gave away two penalties but not a single player was booked,thankfully the team showed that they can outscore the opposition.Sitting top after a not so brilliant start is fantastic but we need to move up a gear in performances other wise it may come back to haunt us. Six games for September which sees our Champions League campaign,we've been given quite a tough draw as we face Partizan,Lyon and Dortmund with Lyon and Dortmund being the biggest threats.We kick our campaign off with a home tie against Dortmund before travelling away to Belgrade to face Parizan.The league sees us face Albacete,Ponferradina,Corodoba and Almeria which seems to be a pretty easy run but we cannot take anything for granted as Liga BBVA is getting slowly competitive which is quite worrying as anyone could beat anyone,this has been proven by Barcelona losing to Valladolid.I will take at least six points from this month but ideally we need more as the more we gain now,the more breathing space we could have when we face the bigger names! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shevchenko Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 The start of a new season can always be hard, players need to find that cohesion and stuff. Looking good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 It has been tough to begin with as it took until the 3rd week in September before we started playing well,looks like all the top teams are in similar form so far so it will be very close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b101 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Nice to see Walter settling in well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 100% record in La Liga Keep it going! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Good start, especially with the big 2 losing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 It may have no been a pretty start, but the results are encouraging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosama Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Looks like Barca got the better in 2nd leg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raware Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Couldn't of asked for a better a start...how you wish you had another Sola eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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