Cule4life
The Culest
They dont negotiate when the player is a prized asset and a big club wants to buy him. Obviously this doesnt apply to the deadwood they want to get rid of.
Athletic Club de Bilbao
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They dont negotiate when the player is a prized asset and a big club wants to buy him. Obviously this doesnt apply to the deadwood they want to get rid of.
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
We've officially signed Borja Viguera from Alaves. Interesting signing since he did alright in Segunda and we don't really have anything to lose with signing a new striker. I hope he clicks here and excels so that we won't always be relying on 33 year old Aduriz.
I hope Valverde takes special consideration for promoting Unai Lopez. Aketxe and co. always get the hype but he's my favorite prospect right now (Iniesta style technique with constant energy) and he could really become something special.
I hope Valverde takes special consideration for promoting Unai Lopez. Aketxe and co. always get the hype but he's my favorite prospect right now (Iniesta style technique with constant energy) and he could really become something special.
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Jamie Cal
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God, I'd kill for Laporte. Especially being a left-footed/left-sided defender.
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
Despite the penalty, not a bad 1st half. Malaga brought their A game today but select players performed very well in the 1st half (Iturraspe, Benat, and Muniain particularly). The passing play is great and Benat is excelling in his free role. With the Iturraspe/Rico spine to support him he gets the freedom to move into open space and between lines to link up play and spread passes. That deep #10 position might be his best.
Gurpegi was unbelievably bad so far. Idiotic defending that led to the penalty, a stupid yellow card, and brain farts all throughout.
Gurpegi was unbelievably bad so far. Idiotic defending that led to the penalty, a stupid yellow card, and brain farts all throughout.
CatalinR10
Senior Member
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
Fantastic, absolutely beautiful stuff today. The roar of the San Mames, the comeback and fighting spirit, couldn't possibly be happier. Had a very difficult opponent yet convincingly won regardless of the lack of CL experience. It's a big season ahead and I hope Athletic can have a historical one, aside from that opening-round robbery in La Liga of course.
Iturraspe showing once again why he is a world class player with Aduriz again rising to the occasion. Couldn't be happier, especially with Unai's CL debut and assist.
Iturraspe showing once again why he is a world class player with Aduriz again rising to the occasion. Couldn't be happier, especially with Unai's CL debut and assist.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Iturraspe is class, was wanting Barca to move for him last season!
Who else played well? How did Benat do... he never seems to last 90 mins whenever I watch him. Not sure Valverde has 100% faith in him.
Great to see them win, proper team with a soul!
DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
Benat doesn't play badly and does his fair share in terms of linkup and workrate. It's just that people will remember that right after his sub is when the goals started coming in.
I don't think he fits the kind of attack minded system that Valverde wants. With mobile and dynamic AM's like Muniain/Unai/etc. it's easier to send in wave after wave of attack at speed to break teams down. Benat would be more of a necessity if Iturraspe/Rico were purely defense-minded midfielders but their passing and movement is great so we're not lacking in fluidity whatsoever.
Muniain seems to be taking on the level of responsibility where he can handle that CAM role part time at least while Ibai gets some starts, Unai to me is a better prospect than Aketxe and is the best prospect to come in after Laporte, and Benat really is solid enough to get game time there even if he isn't what we might need. Overall, the squad is well covered for the future except maybe Iraola's replacement and Gurpegi playing like trash.
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