FC Barcelona 2008/2009: Kick-off (Season thread Vol. 1)

Absolutely cannot wait! I've got a very good feeling about this season. Actually, last year I thought that the "Fantastic Four" hype was overblown and reminded me of the galacticos era at Real Madrid. This year I think we'll be a much more balanced team and disciplined (due to Pep). I was really hoping Real would get C. Ronaldo so that we could kick his butt in La Liga...oh well, there's always next year. Glad I bought the away jersey this year...waiting for the Messi #10 nameblock to come out. The home jersey reminds of a Star Trek uniform. GO BARCA!!!

 

Loving this. I hadn't seen it before. I think it's all I'm going to see from now on.

 

If jf says it's your B-Day, it must be. HAPPY, HAPPY WISHES.

 

Wow, I didn't even realize I was broadcasting my birthdate. Thanks guys!

 

Well happy bday many faces, may u have (short pause) many bdays.
BTW this season will be good imo, WE have to take every game seriously, we will be good if there is commitment from the player for the team. GO PEP.
Visca el Barca

 

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What's with newbies and blogs?

 

My bad, I didn't know the rules. I guess I should have read up on that

 

We forgive you

 

Any easy way to advertise your blog without spamming would be to have it in your signature, that way, if we like your post, we can just click it. Welcome to the community!



...is the season here yet?

 

and i have done just that. Thanks!

On a side note, does anybody know if Messi will be back for the Wisla game?

 

He might be back in Europe but my guess is he will need a little rest.

 

Looks like a fine bunch to me. But then again, there's another fine bunch that will be sitting on the bench ready and eager to jump in.

 

wow... looking at that and thinking about the players we have on the bench, I can't help but notice how VERY deep and versatile our squad is. I have a good feeling about next season. Visca el Barca!

 

LOL am I the only one that thinks Keita should be on the bench and Yaya have his position? How can SPORT suggest that will be the main line-up for the season? Tower of Power has got that position on lockdown, Keita has to fight for it.

 

I was thinking the same.
And I'm guessing Milito will gain his spot back once he returns. Quite a ways from that though.

 

Toure should start no questions asked.

I don't know about Milito. He looked incredible towards the beginning and mid season but was a disaster towards the end and he looked very shakey in the CL. Marquez has looked solid in the pre-season. If his form continues he should be the main starter.

 

Agree on both accounts. Either way, this team is looking scary deep.

 

Reposting this from the NSR forum since Bazz and I are the only ones in the league so far.
You have until La Liga kicks off next Saturday to join if you want to score points from Jornada 1. You can still join afterwards but you'll miss out on Week 1 scoring.

I know I was in contention for much of last season but I didn't keep up with it the final 3-4 weeks of the season due to Barça's poor run bumming me out.
Anyone know who ended up finishing first?