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This, still!
Can't remember the last time I've been this chirpy at work in a very long time, I guess it shows how much of an effect a positive result has on my mental well being...
No need for expensive shrinks or the depression thread...
Nothing a dose of this doesn't fix
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On a positive note pogba looks like a class act
You're kidding, unless another one plays for Bilbao.
Stonking game of football that, and another lesson for English football. Miles behind.
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Glad Bilbao won. Might make it out there for the next round and the home leg at the San Mames.
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Didn't know you were a Sporting man!
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Glad Bilbao won. Might make it out there for the next round and the home leg at the San Mames.
Wish I could say the same, more so after tonight's performance (on and off the pitch).
I've been to San Mames once and have to say that it's my favourite Spanish ground. 4A few years ago I managed to and see Bilbao at home and watch Biarritz play in San Sebastian the next day.
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28 minutes back to Mrs b&d's gaff from San Mames.
No fucking idiots either. Or scousers.
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That's why the youth teams that win the most amount of trophies (Spain and the Netherlands) are also where the highest number of players flow through to the top tier.
As much as I'd like to agree with what you're saying, I still think you're wrong.
Ajax, Barcelona, Lyon, Feyenoord, West Ham (pains me to say so) are traditionally very strong clubs when it comes to promoting youth, one of the reasons is that they tend to be the champions in their age groups.
Looking through that tournament, which looks a good idea, seems to be 'big name' centric NOT based on successful academies otherwise Everton, Villa, Arsenal, Bilbao (and many more unfashionable teams*) should be there.
*not saying the teams mentioned are gash
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Always and forever.
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Nice. Mrs jaw is from Bilbo as well (near Barakaldo)
Wonderful. How's your Basque? Mrs b&d's from Algorta.
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you serious?
What about the families who are missing sons or fathers? They deserve the right to know what went on.
The whole thing is a giant clusterfuck, the leak looks like a snide way of buck passing but I'm trying to get all tin foil hat about it till all the documents are released
This
(poor form Pip)
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Looking through that tournament, which looks a good idea, seems to be 'big name' centric NOT based on successful academies otherwise Everton, Villa, Arsenal, Bilbao (and many more unfashionable teams*) should be there.
*not saying the teams mentioned are gash
Absolutely. There's prolly a dozen or two more.
Over the last few 5 years there has been such a shift in playing style between continental teams and the moneybags and this is where the long term vision is now starting to pay off for the continental teams.
The style of play that we see at Barcelona is fascinating as it's something they've been brought up with, fwiw Bielsa and Bilbao contradict this theory as this is not a club that used to pride itself on highly technical/tactical football.On paper Arsenal are best placed to challenge those teams but because of the insular mentality of the majority of people that run, and comment on, English football their vision is destined for failure on domestic terms.
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^^What was also interesting to hear on the commentary is that Bilbao only take players from the Basque, or with some sort of connection to it. They're that limited with transfers. None of them are vain egotists, like our lot. It's that simple. They're committed to something in a way that too many English players could never imagine.
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^^What was also interesting to hear on the commentary is that Bilbao only take players from the Basque, or with some sort of connection to it. They're that limited with transfers. None of them are vain egotists, like our lot. It's that simple. They're committed to something in a way that too many English players could never imagine.
Not like Tony O'Cascarin then.
He later found out that his grandmother had lied.
They only sign Basque players or those with Basque heritage. Imagine how they'd get on with teh rulez here?!
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Absolutely. There's prolly a dozen or two more.
Over the last few 5 years there has been such a shift in playing style between continental teams and the moneybags and this is where the long term vision is now starting to pay off for the continental teams.
The style of play that we see at Barcelona is fascinating as it's something they've been brought up with, fwiw Bielsa and Bilbao contradict this theory as this is not a club that used to pride itself on highly technical/tactical football.On paper Arsenal are best placed to challenge those teams but because of the insular mentality of the majority of people that run, and comment on, English football their vision is destined for failure on domestic terms.
Footie can be remarkably simple; something Dario Gradi has been showing for eons. Brendan Rodgers is showing it now. It takes the correct mind set and a deep conviction in it. I do fear the wattlessness of fans here with their impatience in young players given opportunities also when a player chooses to opt for possession rather than "get it it into the mixer!!!".
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^^What was also interesting to hear on the commentary is that Bilbao only take players from the Basque, or with some sort of connection to it. They're that limited with transfers. None of them are vain egotists, like our lot. It's that simple. They're committed to something in a way that too many English players could never imagine.
Drawing a lot from 2 games aren't we?
Bilbao played a blinder, but they're 7th in a league of 4 teams. They're like arsenal, they aspire to play great football and are capable of beating any team on the day, but can't win anything for shit.
And their food, women, weather, cars, drink is better than ours too isn't it? (The fact all these are true is beside the point)
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