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Definitely another possibility, true

I think another aspect of the media culture around Barça that has benefited form Hansi's presence, particularly in english so far is the culture he promotes with his behavior He's polite, direct but respectful...and he expects the same from the press room. The journalists are more or less the...

And the #4, that's a heavy shirt to wear at Barça - bold All I can say, Flick sees something & he has yet to be wrong with La Masia kids Xavi Espart, I still can't get over it

Will Jesus keep Hamzah off the pitch, that is the question - Crackovia certainly to generate a nice video soon

He can be a protagonist on the pitch without having to lead in any conventional way off or on the pitch, that can be the role of other leaders in the team His talent, undeniable. His humility & desire to stay low key, also undeniable. I think we just enjoy trying to catch him in an act...

Still applies and of course it isn't an act, it's a great aspect of his personality IMHO

It's a billionaire toy, no one in Como cares about football and that stadium is barely a stadium - they are very much stuck in terms of stadium improvements to warrant VIP revenue stream. The city is very adamant about preserving the city's identity and owners are attempting to buy their way to...

One of those hyped scouting projects that you hope will not embarrass yet never quite pan out and then Hamzah. I like him and his game, a lot - even his upside very unclear because still very raw but definite talent. Seems a good kid too, great mentality - what an addition It's a great...

The pride of Italy, Como. Tiny club, tiny stadium, practically zero Italians in squad, billionaire investors - do they really become a 'thing'? It can never generate enough matchday revenue to meet FFP on a long-term basis. Plus, Como has virtually zero academy pipeline to consider much less...

I think the Brasilian eras are all unique and for me began with Rivaldo but equally Ronaldinho's era came during significant downturns in the club's fortunes

And that's the thing, the signs are there that January move(s) will be made

I have been a critic of him in past but he has grown in his role and I particularly appreciate the discrete yet effective way they conducted business in the market - leaks only came towards end of negotiations becoming final. At Barça, that is some feat in it of itself - they have a lid on...

I predict Garcia Eric-Pau-Gerard-Xavi Rodri-Pedri-Fermin Lamine-Raphinha-Gordon

Your prototypical banana peel match in La Liga - last year we were nearly upset there

I think our current form is going to force a lot of Liga opponents to park the bus but Levante will not be the usual variety this weekend - going to be a stern test

Well Zechiël was indeed impressive I thought and when Gio talked in the post match that he feels he has a few players with potential to reach Barça's level he was surely referring to him at least

Robbie Savage commentary on the Feyenoord slide was amusing

Concur but this is also early days, for both players, which is why I expect improvement across the board - individually and, crucially, collectively Gordon has to improve in front of goal but I think his adaptation, as attacking player acqusitions at Barça have historically gone has been...

The emergence of Xavi on top of Cancelo's prioritization under Hansi already is a mountain to climb in the depth chart for a player who has habitually been accused of lacking sufficient focus/drive to deliver much less be a consistent performer at this level Doesn't look good for him, he would...

That's the only real concern with him tbh else he is absolutely like a new signing