There is a match this weekend, against Villarreal, but it hardly seems important in the face of a lot more vital things going on in Spanish football. Yes, it is a test for the men’s team against an opponent that will (theoretically) come out to play instead of sit back and kick the crap out… Continue reading The Club Has Failed
Category: Barcelona
It Is As It Ever Was: FC Barcelona 2023-24 Season Preview (Part 2)
In Part 1, I mostly wrote about who has left us, so that leaves me with who has joined us and what any of this means. To dive right in, well, we’ll start with someone who is expected to dive in (and win the ball): Oriol Romeu is 31 years old. This, in and of… Continue reading It Is As It Ever Was: FC Barcelona 2023-24 Season Preview (Part 2)
Real Madrid 0, Barça 4, aka “Reruns are nice”
When you fire up a movie you’ve seen before, or happen across it while channel surfing and stop, it isn’t because you’re lazy. It’s because sometimes, you just want those feelings again. Manager takes over a Barça team in disarray, works wonders with the psychology, instills a tactical sense and the team takes off like… Continue reading Real Madrid 0, Barça 4, aka “Reruns are nice”
Messi, PSG, failure and choice
Own it. Accept it. Understand the idea of choice. When sucky things happen to wonderful players, the nature of fandom is to seek absolution for them. But from the outset it should be clear that Lionel Messi chose to hitch his wagon to PSG, for a last chance at something great. There’s no shame in… Continue reading Messi, PSG, failure and choice
FM21 – A Blaugrana Tale – Chapter 7: January 2021
This guest series is written by my good friend Harry, who has chosen to make himself miserable for your enjoyment. This is Chapter 6. For previous chapters, see Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6. -Isaiah The month begins with me waving Paolo Gazzaniga off into the sunset as his loan ends, sending… Continue reading FM21 – A Blaugrana Tale – Chapter 7: January 2021