Ernesto Goes to Work: The 2018-19 Season Thread [R]

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  1. celito

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    #576 celito, Jan 14, 2019
    That's sad. We need to keep the process of refreshing the midfield and not miss good opportunities just to get an extra year out of Rakitic who has already been declining.
     
  2. TitoTata

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    #577 TitoTata, Jan 15, 2019
    It looks as though we may be losing Coutinho but keeping Rakitic !

    Tragic
     
  3. Rana catesbeiana

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    #578 Rana catesbeiana, Jan 15, 2019
    I don't see us selling Coutinho (before the summer 2020).

    Some talk about us being interested in Stuani as a Suarez back-up. Old and not-the-cheapest option, but quality and knows Liga. Could be just papers making sound, but he is a good player and we do need someone we can count on instantly. :coffee:
     
  4. TitoTata

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    #579 TitoTata, Jan 15, 2019
    I've read that Coutinho and his people are having ongoing goals about ' the situation ' ...
     
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    #580 TitoTata, Jan 16, 2019
  6. celito

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    #581 celito, Jan 16, 2019
  7. Rana catesbeiana

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    #582 Rana catesbeiana, Jan 16, 2019
    Valverde coaching us the next season? Smart, sensible move.

    Of course a horrible spring can alter plans quickly, but this is good news still.
     
  8. BocaFan

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    #583 BocaFan, Jan 16, 2019
    I mean, Mourinho signed a 5-year extension and was gone within.. what.. half a season? Would’ve been even less if not for his reputation and his high salary.

    Contract extensions for managers tell us next to nothing about the future. It’s just a vote of confidence that the owner/Board is happy with recent results. Its kinda like buying a house. Just because we sign a 30-year mortgage, doesn't mean we're locked into staying in it for 30 years.
     
  9. TitoTata

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    #584 TitoTata, Jan 16, 2019
    Just wishful thinking as usual
     
  10. unclesox

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    #585 unclesox, Jan 16, 2019
    Ernesto is from Extremadura, which is in western Spain.
    Maybe he would return there if you click your heels three times and repeat, "There's no place like home." I've seen that happen one time to great effect.
     
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  11. celito

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    #586 celito, Jan 16, 2019
    Wishful indeed. I mean .. leading La Liga by a decent enough margin and topped the CL group. What coach has been fired midseason with that record ?
     
  12. Rana catesbeiana

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    #587 Rana catesbeiana, Jan 16, 2019
    Some people just want to see the world burn.
     
  13. evil_allan

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    #588 evil_allan, Jan 16, 2019
    more like deluded thinking as usual
     
  14. TitoTata

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    #589 TitoTata, Jan 16, 2019
    Why the constant digs still ..

    Thought we were all on the same side ..
     
  15. BocaFan

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    #590 BocaFan, Jan 16, 2019
    Best example I can think of is Fabio Capello getting axed in 2007 after winning La Liga in his first season at the club. But yeah... Madrid still waited 'til the end of the season.
     
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  16. celito

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    #591 celito, Jan 16, 2019
    Yep...end of season is a big difference.
     
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  17. evil_allan

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    #592 evil_allan, Jan 16, 2019
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    Del Bosque's sacking was even worse iirc.

    edit:
    Del Bosque's four seasons at LPB:
    2000: UCL Winner
    2001: LaLiga Winner
    2002: UCL Winner
    2003: LaLiga Winner

    he was sacked the day after winning LaLiga.
     
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  18. celito

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    #593 celito, Jan 16, 2019
    They sacked Heynckes after he won the CL. I think because he finished 4th in La Liga.
     
  19. unclesox

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    #594 unclesox, Jan 18, 2019
    Calendario update...

    JANUARY 2019
    Sun 20: J20 (H) Leganés 20:45
    midweek 22-24: CdR-Qf1 (A) Sevilla
    Sun 27: J21 (A) Girona 16:15
    midweek 29-31: CdR-Qf2 (H) Sevilla

    FEBRUARY 2019
    Sat 2: J22 (H) Valencia 18:30
    midweek 5-7 CdR-Sf1
    Sun 10: J23 (A) Athletic Bilbao 20:45
    midweek 12-14:
    weekend 16-17: J24 (H) Real Valladolid
    Tue 19: UCL-2R1 (A) Olympique Lyon 21:00
    weekend 23-24: J25 (A) Sevilla
    midweek 26-28: CdR-Sf2

    MARCH 2019
    Sat 2: J26 (A) Real Madrid 20:45
    midweek 5-7:
    weekend 9-10: J27 (H) Rayo Vallecano
    Wed 13: UCL-2R2 (H) Olympique Lyon 21:00
    weekend 16-17: J28 (A) Betis
    midweek 18-19:
    weekend 21-23: FIFA Calendar
    midweek 25-26: FIFA Calendar


    [​IMG]
     
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  20. TitoTata

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    #595 TitoTata, Jan 22, 2019
    Frenkie De Jong has agreed to join Barcelona ahead of PSG, per @Catradioesports
     
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  21. BocaFan

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    #596 BocaFan, Jan 22, 2019
  22. Viscaelbarca

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    #597 Viscaelbarca, Jan 22, 2019
    I'm loving this but we need to offload a few players...
    We'll end up with *fingers crossed*;

    De Jong, Busquets, Vidal, Arthur, Aleña, Puig, Rakitic, Rafinha and Denis...
     
  23. celito

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    #598 celito, Jan 22, 2019
    Good deal. Although with the recent article about Barca's crazy wage bill, it's a bit worrying. Although when Messi moves on, the wage bill should cause a decent dip.
     
  24. TitoTata

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    #599 TitoTata, Jan 22, 2019
    Thought Denis was in talks with Arsenal??
     
  25. Viscaelbarca

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    #600 Viscaelbarca, Jan 22, 2019
    Apparently talks have broken because Arsenal don't want to obligated to buy him at the end of the loan...
     
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