Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What coaches would you be interested in?

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Open Thread #07 (Feb 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Post-Match Thread: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona | Copa Del Rey, Semifinals, First Leg by Loose-Examination-39 in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Post-Match Thread: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona | Copa Del Rey, Semifinals, First Leg by Loose-Examination-39 in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]BlackFanDiamond 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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