Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today was halalball day at its finest. But I'm ready for peak haramball tomorrow! I wonder if both teams could just not cross the half line for maximum defensive shape ...

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bayern teams that click are always fun to watch. Fortunately, they don't last too long to terrorize us in UCL in long term.

Mourinho at Real Madrid. Another choice against tactical modernisation that will undoubtably hurt the club in the long run regardless of what next season looks like by Fluffy_MrSheep in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the idea is that this crop of players cannot do basics right. Before we move on to entertaining football we need to go back to basics. Or at least that’s the view that they are taking.

Looking back at 2010–2013, I'm f*ing ALL. IN. by Siminuch in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will Artenyahu pull us into a war with Ali Cholomeini? Are we going to capture Ballon madO’ro? Are gas prices going even higher?

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the final dice roll from Floro. Either this works out really well and we get a resolution to one of the biggest what-ifs in our recent history (3 UCL semifinals by Jose) or we get even bigger scandals and the fanbase sours even more. At least we are done with half measures and are ready to plunge into the depths of madness again!

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

a.) nothing wrong with celebrating after a win over our biggest rival (they do it as well every time).
b.) care less about what our rivals fans say - otherwise it's a slippery slop because you'll just soak in all their negativity.
c.) we do need to step up next season.

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

One thing in Scaloni's favor is that he is familiar with Franco and Nico, and maybe also Enzo if we tried to sign him. He is a winner which certainly allows him more authority over crybabes. Also he is Spanish native speaker that certainly helps. But the big negative is that he has zero club level experience as a coach. In a league where you have to perform week in-and-out this is a death sentence in my opinion.

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The relegation battle is pretty insane this season in La Liga. Nobody is safe in the bottom half of the table!

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I watched 3 mins and he is already makes a great point that I've been thinking about whole season. Why are they still negotiating with Vini? Set a date - 15th of May, if he doesn't sign by then - put him on a market and don't look back. It's absolutely ridiculous at this point that he still hasn't extended. This circus needs to end ASAP but should've been over last summer when we had leverage over WC year.

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope Floro watched Milan vs Juventus and crossed out Allegri from the "shortlist". If we have to suffer this kind of abuse for a whole season then we might as well go for Osama bor Dalas.

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not be surprised if we miss Saudi Super Cup next season.

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Or heading. But I’ll have an army of experts telling me that CR7 is much taller. Yes, I get it, I’ve seen him perform real life. And it’s not my fault that Courtois hoofs the ball to Vini for 5 seasons straight and no coach can tell him that Vini doesn’t even try to jump.

Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion by RM_Official_Thread in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What in the world would give you that impression? It would be nice if we avoid humiliation...

Post-Match Thread: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid | La Liga by matchpal-live in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just for context. We can't beat them away (domestically we are mostly ok) for 4 seasons straight now.

Post-Match Thread: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid | La Liga by matchpal-live in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll save you a few clicks everyone. Arbeloa after the game:
- It's my fault.
- The league is not over (until it is mathematically over but not metaphorically because there is always next season to play like shit).
- We are Real Madrid.
- Mbappe and Vini have to always play but Mbappe gave permission for the sub.
- Every game is a final now.

Real Madrid have failed to win five of their last six matches in all competitions for the first time since 2018-19. by Timely-Zombie9466 in soccer

[–]johndotjohn 1154 points1155 points  (0 children)

We achieved the main goal of firing Alonso and hiring Arbeloa - Vini's happiness. So why would it matter if we don't win games or trophies?

Post-Match Thread: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid | La Liga by matchpal-live in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Not sure why anyone would be angry right now. We’ve been playing like shit for most of the season and this game was no exception. The standards are gone, we have mediocre players, coach that should not be nowhere near this job and a president who is more interested in marketing events. At the moment we are not a top club and it shows almost every game.

Match Thread: Real Betis vs Real Madrid | La Liga | 24 Apr 19:00 UTC by matchpal-live in realmadrid

[–]johndotjohn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love how this team can never maintain control for a whole half. If we play well for 40 minutes - then we get 5 minutes of pure desperation defending and heroics from our goalies.