2020-03-21 20:28#267855 ScottT : Again? Barcelona are cursed at this point!
Just a bit, but Alba had another mare!
Just a bit, but Alba had another mare!
Just a bit, but Alba had another mare!
Well done Man U! Not quite the European trophy that they want to achieve, but it is a trophy and a route into the CL.
OLE's AT THE WEEL!
Hansi Flick got Bayern playing some of the best football since the days of Guardiola, unlucky that they faced their old boss here and couldn't get the better of him.
They were let down by Alaba and Thiago in the penalties, maybe two people you would expect to score.
City finally get the top honour in club football, will UEFA bottle banning them?
Pep is now joins the incredible list of managers to have won the European cup/Champions League 3x
Bob Paisley, Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane!
Spain is now joint with Italy on 11, with the most titles by Nationality!
2/6/2020
Quique Setién leaves FC Barcelona after just 141 days in charge! Assistant manager Eder Sarabia will follow out the door.
Setién – It’s with a heavy heart that we announce today we will be leaving the club with immediate effect. What has been achieved in this relatively short amount of time with these players shouldn’t go unnoticed, we were brought in to do a job in the short term and I believe we have.
We know the club is desperate to be the kings of Europe again and we tried hard to make that happen, but I have to take full responsibility for what happened that day.
We have been in constant communication with Bartomeu since the arrival, he didn’t force us and although this is my dream job, I thought it was in the best interests of the club to go in a different direction.
Me and my staff will never forget this experience and we will always treasure the moments of glory (lifting the La Liga trophy), thank you from the very bottom of my heart.
Visca El Barca
Will Pep Return?
Marcelo Gallardo is also a name in the hat
FC Barcelona Appoint New Manager!
5/6/2020
The Catalan side are making headline news around the world as they appoint 34-year old Borja Fornas as their new head coach. Fornas has no previous managerial experience, the footballing world is shocked as the club manage to outdo themselves every season!
DOB: 5/7/1985
POB: Tarragona
A lifelong FCB fan is enough to get yourself into the hotseat
His first ever game was when he was 5 on 6th October 1990, FCB 4-1 Athletic Club, Michael Laudrup scored a brace that day. And that would be the day he fell in love with football.
On the weekends when his dad wasn’t working they would drive the hour long journey to watch them play. Just 98.7 Km from Barcelona!
Playing Career: Started his playing career late as a 25 y/o in 2010, joined UE Llagostera in the Tercera División (4th division). Played as CM and CB.
10/11 - Champions Group V – Catalonia, promoted to Segunda División B (3rd division) Group 3
11/12 (Segunda División B ) – 5th, 3rd Round CDR 0 – 1 L'Hospitalet
12/13 (Segunda División B ) – 10th, R32 CDR 1. Llagostera 0 – 2 Valencia 2. Valencia 3-1 Llagostera (5-1)
13/14 (Segunda División B ) – Champions, PO 1. Llagostera 0 – 0 Racing de Santander 2. Racing de Santander 1- 0 Llagostera (1-0),
3rd PO – 1. Gimnàstic 2-1 Llagostera 2. Llagostera 3-1 Gimnàstic (4-3), reached the Segunda División (2nd division) for 1st time ever.
14/15 (Segunda División) – 9th, 2nd Round CDR Betis 2–0 Llagostera
15/16 (Segunda División) – 20th (Relegated – 4 points from safety), R32 CDR 1. Llagostera1–2 Deportivo La Coruña 2. Deportivo La Coruña 1-1 Llagostera (3-2)
16/17 (Segunda División B ) – 14th, 2nd Round CDR Racing Santander 2–1 Llagostera
Quit playing at 32 y/o, a couple of weeks before the start of the 2017/18 season
Coaching: Llagostera
17/18 (Segunda División
– 16th (Relegation PO), 1. Llagostera 0–0 Izarra 2. Izarra 1–0 Llagostera (1-0). Relegated to Tercera División 7 years after last playing at the 4th tier. Borja Fornas leaves after 8 years!
Joined Zaragoza 20/6/2018 coaching at 33, working 236 miles away from his hometown
18/19 (Segunda División) – 15th, 3rd Round CDR Zaragoza 0–1Cádiz
19/20 (Segunda División) – Moved slightly more towards assistant manager under Víctor Fernández, finished 2nd (Promotion, top flight for 1st time in 7 years)
R16 CDR, Zaragoza 0–4 Real Madrid
Summer 2020 - Víctor Fernández left at the end of his contract 30/6, Borja Fornas followed him out the door in the hope of landing his first crack at first team management.
5/6
Josep Maria Bartomeu – Hello and welcome everybody. We are delighted today to announce our new head coach! This is a man new to the management side of this game, but we have full confidence in his abilities to showcase them and be a success in his time at the club.
It was the club’s responsibility to get a new manager in quickly to give them a full summer to work with the staff and players to understand each other so we can achieve our objectives in the new season.
Please welcome Borja Fornas into the Barcelona family
Borja Fornas – Thanks everybody. This is a very special day for me and my family, I grew up watching and supporting this team with my father, so it means so much for me to get the opportunity.
I wasn’t searching for a job as I was planning to have a bit of time off before looking at what I could do next after the fantastic season with Zaragoza last season. But, as soon as I got the call I snapped at the opportunity. I seriously believe in my own abilities to win here, which is important for a club like this. Our objectives are to win everything, they have to be. I want the team to enjoy playing and give the fans a spectacle because this is a sport that gives people joy, and I promise we will do everything possible for that to be the case.
Eric Abidal - I would like to welcome Borja here. We have already had quite a few conversations and it's clear the passion he has for this club and the game and we are very excited that you chose us, so thank you.
Questions
Reporter – This is an unexpected appointment; did you originally plan on bringing someone in with more experience?
Bartomeu – We were always hoping for Quique to stay for at least another season, but he gave us his reasons for leaving and we accepted them. The main thing for us was making a quick decision but also the right one. Of course there are many people who want this, but we believe in who has been chosen.
Thanks for the question.
Reporter – Was Xavi not considered to take over like many expected?
Bartomeu – We know Xavi has ambitions to manage this club one day, but it wasn’t the right time.
Reporter – Will you be seeking re-election next summer?
Bartomeu – I don’t think that is important in this moment, the season has just begun and I am here now so that’s all that matters. There will be a time for me to confirm my decision, but thank you.
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Ajax, A.C. Milan and Holland Legend Marco Van Basten appointed as Assistant Manager!
Manager Press Conference
3rd Youngest Barcelona coach!Josep Maria Bartomeu – Hello and welcome everybody. We are delighted today to announce our new head coach! This is a man new to the management side of this game, but we have full confidence in his abilities to showcase them and be a success in his time at the club.
It was the club’s responsibility to get a new manager in quickly to give them a full summer to work with the staff and players to understand each other so we can achieve our objectives in the new season.
Please welcome Borja Fornas into the Barcelona family
Borja Fornas – Thanks everybody. This is a very special day for me and my family, I grew up watching and supporting this team with my father, so it means so much for me to get the opportunity.
I wasn’t searching for a job as I was planning to have a bit of time off before looking at what I could do next after the fantastic season with Zaragoza last season. But, as soon as I got the call I snapped at the opportunity. I seriously believe in my own abilities to win here, which is important for a club like this. Our objectives are to win everything, they have to be. I want the team to enjoy playing and give the fans a spectacle because this is a sport that gives people joy, and I promise we will do everything possible for that to be the case.
Eric Abidal - I would like to welcome Borja here. We have already had quite a few conversations and it's clear the passion he has for this club and the game and we are very excited that you chose us, so thank you.
Questions
Reporter – This is an unexpected appointment; did you originally plan on bringing someone in with more experience?
Bartomeu – We were always hoping for Quique to stay for at least another season, but he gave us his reasons for leaving and we accepted them. The main thing for us was making a quick decision but also the right one. Of course there are many people who want this, but we believe in who has been chosen.
Thanks for the question.
Reporter – Was Xavi not considered to take over like many expected?
Bartomeu – We know Xavi has ambitions to manage this club one day, but it wasn’t the right time.
Reporter – Will you be seeking re-election next summer?
Bartomeu – I don’t think that is important in this moment, the season has just begun and I am here now so that’s all that matters. There will be a time for me to confirm my decision, but thank you.
Ajax, A.C. Milan and Holland Legend Marco Van Basten appointed as Assistant Manager!
Friendlies Announcement
General:
FC Porto H 19/7
Chelsea A 23/7
South Korea Tour:
FC Seoul A 2/8
Seongnam FC A 5/8
General:
Beşiktaş A 8/8
1/7 Transfer News
Francisco Trincão is the first singing of the summer for FC Barcelona. The deal believed to be around £26m was announced in January. It's expected he will spend the season either on loan or with Barcelona B
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Coming up Next - Pre-Season and Transfers Round-up
The honeymoon period doesn't last long at Europe's elite clubs!
General:
FC Porto H 19/7
Chelsea A 23/7
South Korea Tour:
FC Seoul A 2/8
Seongnam FC A 5/8
General:
Beşiktaş A 8/8
1/7 Transfer News
Francisco Trincão is the first singing of the summer for FC Barcelona. The deal believed to be around £26m was announced in January. It's expected he will spend the season either on loan or with Barcelona B
Coming up Next - Pre-Season and Transfers Round-up
Scott T:
The honeymoon period doesn't last long at Europe's elite clubs!
Good luck to Barca's new manager. Clearly some talented youngsters in and about with the 'B' team winning the league but then again that is expected at Barca. Look forward to reading this further.
A lot of money spent on Trincao. He has the potential to a great player but needs to be managed carefully. Intrigued to see how he develops.
TheLFCFan - Thanks! A huge advantage is getting the B team to the highest division they can be and keeping it there, so we can develop players to play in Spain.
ScottT - He went up another level last season when the Barca deal was completed. He is an exciting prospect!
ScottT - He went up another level last season when the Barca deal was completed. He is an exciting prospect!
Messi finally wins a International honour!
He has been runner-up 3 times in this competition and 1x The World Cup Final in 2014!
Many have questioned his want to win with the national side, but he is the top scorer in history and proved what he can do this time around! A hat trick of assists in the Final!
Pre-season was a good one, mainly to get the players playing the new style (Gegenpress).
We want high energy when required to put teams under pressure.
What it told us we need to work on defending and Messi is good.
2020-04-02 14:43#268174 ScottT : Losing to Daegu? Fornas out!
I don't know how it happened, but we just couldn't put the ball in the net.
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