Joan Laporta

[Birdy]

Sure, Socios are the owners of the club, it doesn't mean we don't judge their decisions. Or that we don't share opinions that disagree with them. You do that almost daily, for example.

I don't think them doing it (no confidence) in this current instance is correct though. It do more harm than good. Vote of no confidence is about stopping someone from entirely destroying the club, which was happening under Bartou when he tried to save his ass by doing financial frauds that saves finances on his term but giving money to players and agents for 6 years in the future.

That was a correct use of it, now making it a habit isn't. Now is the time to built your candidacy and present yourself as an alternative. Critise the president, which are all fair, but not time for an immediate resignation, at all.

Don't you think that the blow to the image of the club that Laporta inflicted with the Olmo debacle warrants the motion of no confidence?

BTW, what you cite is NOT the reason Barto faced the vote. That's a narrative constructed later when the scale of the financial trouble the club was in was fully disclosed.
Back then, October 2020, the motion of no confidence was largely based on Messi's case and the burofax incident

 

[Windhook]

Sure, Socios are the owners of the club, it doesn't mean we don't judge their decisions. Or that we don't share opinions that disagree with them. You do that almost daily, for example.

I don't think them doing it (no confidence) in this current instance is correct though. It do more harm than good. Vote of no confidence is about stopping someone from entirely destroying the club, which was happening under Bartou when he tried to save his ass by doing financial frauds that saves finances on his term but giving money to players and agents for 6 years in the future.

That was a correct use of it, now making it a habit isn't. Now is the time to built your candidacy and present yourself as an alternative. Critise the president, which are all fair, but not time for an immediate resignation, at all.

Socios hardly keep track on events until a catastrophe happens. Laporta was Johan Cruyff's lawyer initially and what he and his gang started in 1997 as transparency movement against Nunez's "dictatorship" ended up being not much different, especially under Rosell and Barto tenures. Neymar's transfer is outstanding case for the corruption as it ballooned from 57m to 90m or so in various bonuses. "Former" Nike executive, right?

Bartomeu wasn't questioned seriously as everybody was under the impression the club was healthy financially. The liquidity of the club, based on reputation and one of the biggest names in football in Leo Messi was good enough of credit to borrow more and more money. COVID crisis might have been a blessing and that 2-8 defeat against Bayern exposed the real finances.

 

[Loki]

that the blow to the image of the club that Laporta inflicted

The blow to the image exists only in the head of the Social Media mob. There are zero facts or evidence how this will affect the image of the club in transfers, merchandise, attendance or sponsoring. When you have declining sponsor deals or players refusing to join Barca, you can return with your blow to the image. Before any of this happened, it's just typical mob behaviour without any substance.

And the pending motion of no confidence will be a huge failure. I foresee that it will not even reach enough signatures for the first stage to be taken seriously, you can quote me on this. Because Laporta's opposition is a joke, especially Font. The majority of socios never wanted them and that will not change because of Olmo, because in comparison to the mob, the socios know also how difficult Laporta's job was taking over from Barto and what he has achieved since then.

 

[Porque]

History usually repeats.

Laporta in his first term also come under a vote of no confidence, while Rosell who ended in prison and Barto who should have ended in prison- didn't.

We should all know from who and where this is now coming from.

This Olmo issue is a huge failure for sure. But zoom out a bit and it no different than Chelsea having to loan Sterling out for FFP. Send him to Lake Como for 6 months. He will come back rejuvenated and hopefully, without a silly ass haircut.

 

[Messigician]

It’s been cancelled

Barton’s right hand man didn’t rock up lol

 

[Loki]

Finally, there will be no vote of no confidence against President Laporta. Marc Cornet has withdrawn, having changed his stance, leaving Jordi Farré unable to proceed since a vote of no confidence requires two filers.
@marccnunezz

These pathetic clowns. It was clear from the start they can only bark. After asking a bit around these imbeciles realized that the no confidence vote would have been an utter failure and decided to withdraw it. Laporta's opposition is a joke, nobody takes them seriously outside their circle and a few "special user" here.

 

[jamrock]

That went nowhere quickly, as expected.

They all need to unit and try to beat him in 2026.

And with a new stadium and a league title it's going to be almost impossible.

 

[Barcaman]

The blow to the image exists only in the head of the Social Media mob. There are zero facts or evidence how this will affect the image of the club in transfers, merchandise, attendance or sponsoring. When you have declining sponsor deals or players refusing to join Barca, you can return with your blow to the image. Before any of this happened, it's just typical mob behaviour without any substance.

And the pending motion of no confidence will be a huge failure. I foresee that it will not even reach enough signatures for the first stage to be taken seriously, you can quote me on this. Because Laporta's opposition is a joke, especially Font. The majority of socios never wanted them and that will not change because of Olmo, because in comparison to the mob, the socios know also how difficult Laporta's job was taking over from Barto and what he has achieved since then.

There is definitely damage being done to Barca reputation with this Olmo saga.

Whoever you think is to blame, Barca image has been tainted.

 

[Windhook]

View it as a yellow card for Laporta. A strike two. Another fuck up will not be tolerated.

To quote Carles Rexach's recent analysis: "You need a strong administration to have a strong team."

 

[FCBarca]

View it as a yellow card for Laporta. A strike two. Another fuck up will not be tolerated.

To quote Carles Rexach's recent analysis: "You need a strong administration to have a strong team."

Fair although maybe even a bit unjust considering he inherited an unmitigated disaster - when the dust settles one day, those days will be put into proper perspective on the extent of the decimation left by Bartomeu & Rosell. I like what El Loco said about Pep becoming a coach, you like blood? Equally I think Joan has similar drive like our club’s legendary players - perhaps inspired from his kinship with Cruyff himself

But agree, two big errors thus far from me irrespective of how the Olmo/Pau issue sorts out - Messi exit & Olmo/Pau

Although with latter, I am less interested in the why or even if it was down to miscalculating on Nike or VIP deals to restore 1:1 - was that a reasonable decision? Nevermind the Nico pursuit in addition. Maybe it was a big gamble but perhaps there is more to it, Laporta has to provide transparency there on rationale

 

[Birdy]

The blow to the image exists only in the head of the Social Media mob. There are zero facts or evidence how this will affect the image of the club in transfers, merchandise, attendance or sponsoring. When you have declining sponsor deals or players refusing to join Barca, you can return with your blow to the image. Before any of this happened, it's just typical mob behaviour without any substance.

And the pending motion of no confidence will be a huge failure. I foresee that it will not even reach enough signatures for the first stage to be taken seriously, you can quote me on this. Because Laporta's opposition is a joke, especially Font. The majority of socios never wanted them and that will not change because of Olmo, because in comparison to the mob, the socios know also how difficult Laporta's job was taking over from Barto and what he has achieved since then.

1) Image is image. What you talk is not image, it's the possible material consequences.
The blow to the image has already happened, with the signature of Don Juan.
He played with fire many times since 2021. He thought he was always gonna get away with it...

2) The point of the motion of no confidence is that the legitimizing body (the socios) strip the president off that legitimacy, as they don't think he deserves to be in the position any more.
It's the same as with any parliament removing confidence in the government.

Any other fanciful prerequisite (like preventing the president from 'completely destroying' the club or so) written here to sweeten the pill is off. There is no restriction as to the content of the reasons why a socio thinks the president should be removed

3) Keep your opinion about Font to yourself.
He got 30% when Laporta was the absolute favorite.
He can only go up from there (and Laporta down), after 4 years of terrible haphazard srambing management by the latter.

4) Since you talk about mob and mobs,
the Laporta apologists in here and on social media are precisely the definition of a mob.
They don't put any reasoned judgment or argumentation why Laporta has done well (in their view) since 2021, they just autisticly shout conspiracist shit about Tebas and LL, about Bartomeu that destroyed the club, etc.

They are precisely a blinded fanatic mob that have swallowed the propaganda Laporta has served them

 

[Windhook]

Nevermind the Nico pursuit in addition. Maybe it was a big gamble but perhaps there is more to it, Laporta has to provide transparency there on rationale

Transfers are rarely transparent. There are many unknowns in Barto's Coutinho, Dembele and Griezmann transfers.

Fact is Barto was a dealmaker. A reckless one.

 

[jamrock]

Brought the club back from the brink of financial ruin

Deduced out wage bill by 100's of millions.

Won our first league title in 4 years.

Brought in a new shirt sponsor & multiple others, (the guy before needed pique to make a call for him lol.)

Brought our reviews to at or above pre COVID levels.

Built a brand new stadium, the absolute key to our financial future, (would have been done years ago if he had stayed)

Rejuvenate the entire squad back to front.

All this with two hands tied behind his back.

Year we definitely can't point to any thing he's done well why the majority of fans and socios support him.

If the forum supported it, I would have put in on a PowerPoint maybe then some would appreciate it lol.

 

[Don Juan Laporta Estruch]

There is definitely damage being done to Barca reputation with this Olmo saga.

Whoever you think is to blame, Barca image has been tainted.

Not nearly as much as the reputational damage done to Real Madrid by them pulling out of the Ballon D'or.

People are meming Barca ( no change there ) but a large portion of fans straight up hate Madrid now, for the repulsive entitlement they showed around the Ballon D'or.

But that was a decision that was taken by Uncle Flo and we all know, that here we gotta glaze Uncle Flo.

 

[FCBarca]

He’s been reckless in the gross miscalculation - he’ll have to answer for it, but on balance? We’re in a phenomenal position considering we were dead in the water