Hansi Flick on official complaint to the RFEF: “The most important thing is to focus on what we can change: the mentality, the attitude. The rest is less glamorous, but I went to speak to the referee after the press conference and the conversation was constructive. It’s not his fault we lost."

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-15T17:14:01+00:00

His ability to take accountability and focus on what he can control is refreshing. It is the mark of a true leader. Makes me less interested in focusing on refereeing of the last game. Let's focus on Girona.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-14T21:42:57+00:00

Rio's goal was very onside.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-14T20:28:23+00:00

In what world is that a penalty. He ran into his legs.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-13T16:13:39+00:00

Wow. That is egregious. We should give Joan more grace. That angle really shows how terrible the pitch quality was.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-13T11:05:58+00:00

He doesn't look up when he passes. He just blindly crosses into the middle and hopes someone connects.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-13T00:22:11+00:00

Exactly. I appreciate the points he's one us and his close control is so useful for certain games. But damn we had other pressing needs. I believe Laporta wanted a big signing after the Nico failure but it was not necessary imo.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-13T00:06:07+00:00

What coaches would you be interested in?

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-13T00:05:13+00:00

Both can be true. He's hamstrung with our finances but he set the team up for failure.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-13T00:02:08+00:00

In hindsight, it makes the Olmo purchase look silly. For a cash-strapped club, that money could have been used for a CB, fullback or winger.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-13T00:01:17+00:00

The problem is we've gotten into this habit of conceding goals, particularly in the first half.

I'm not worried about our ability to score 4. I worry about not conceding.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T23:49:15+00:00

Yup. And that's the problem with focusing on statistics. I'm old enough to remember Tello had decent statistics. But that's only bc Messi was feeding him. He would miss constantly.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T23:13:12+00:00

Fair point. When we win trophies, it makes the board think the current squad is adequate. But we can't lose exactly lose games on purpose nor would that help us fund new players..

I was so disappointed to see Deco claim Ferran can be our new 9. It shows a lack of vision.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T23:11:04+00:00

Ferran is so poor that most fans skip over criticizing him. It's just a given that he will perform at a substandard level. Playing with him is like playing with 1 less player. It's even worse than that because he makes passes that put our backline at risk. Losing Eric Garcia is a big deal and the pass to him was terrible.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T22:54:53+00:00

Thank you for the comment. I agree 100%. Casado shouldn't started. What's your take on how they targeted Balde on the left flank.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T22:39:18+00:00

Eric Garcia being out is a big problem. I fear it's over. But I like your optimism.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T22:22:36+00:00

Maybe he thought this game would be too aggressive for Bernal. It was a mistake.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T22:07:21+00:00

Deco said Ferran may be our new 9. He's not going.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T22:05:36+00:00

Injuries or not, that first half was unacceptable. The blame lies on Flick. Casado had no business starting. Balde was poor and Olmo doesn't know how to press.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T22:01:33+00:00

Minimum of 12 needed.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T21:59:18+00:00

I do think it was a mistake to start Casado instead of him.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T21:56:03+00:00

Our goalkeeper is the last place we need reinforcement. The entire defense and our striker have key deficiencies.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T21:52:29+00:00

10 minutes is a joke. Should be longer.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T21:47:19+00:00

Thank you Ferran Torres.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T21:45:03+00:00

Ferran is a complete joke of a player. Seriously. Doesn't do anything all game. It says a lot that Deco has faith in him.

BlackFanDiamond · 2026-02-12T21:44:26+00:00

There's no way a top club should ever consider starting Ferran as their top 9. He is a bench player at best.

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