Real Madrid (old thread)

[Metaphysical]

Yeah you have a point about the current "wenger " i would even say delusional not idealist
I think maybe in 2 years (and i believe by that time Jose will be wanting to go ) Raul would follow his buddy in Barcelona footsteps . he is definitely has the brains for it although i feel Salgado could make a better manager
the reason i think about Raul is that he is a control freak with a strong character and was coached by so many managers

the thing with raul is, I think he's one of those who still wants to play and will do for a couple of years at least. and he won't walk straight from playing to coaching, certainly not the first-team. I do think he'd make a fantastic manager, because for all his predatory instincts he was a great team-player, and as you say a complete control freak and very passionate about the club. but he'd need a year in castilla to learn the ropes, IMO.

salgado is a great shout too. he's eloquent enough in english (sky have him as a pundit for CL and occasionally lliga) I can imagine in spanish he'd really be able to convey his ideas and get his team to fight like hell for him and the club. but again he's still playing so it'll be 3/4 years before he's ready for the first team.

but you have two great options there, for sure. they could even be a great duo (raul #1, salgado #2). and they'd guarantee managerial stability at reial coz you can't fire raul!

 

[Beast]

Man Guti was treated as a hero in Turkey

They already nicknamed him "the blond storm "

 

[barcetia]

Guti, take your hands down son you can never be Ibra.

 

[Beast]

the thing with raul is, I think he's one of those who still wants to play and will do for a couple of years at least. and he won't walk straight from playing to coaching, certainly not the first-team. I do think he'd make a fantastic manager, because for all his predatory instincts he was a great team-player, and as you say a complete control freak and very passionate about the club. but he'd need a year in castilla to learn the ropes, IMO.

salgado is a great shout too. he's eloquent enough in english (sky have him as a pundit for CL and occasionally lliga) I can imagine in spanish he'd really be able to convey his ideas and get his team to fight like hell for him and the club. but again he's still playing so it'll be 3/4 years before he's ready for the first team.

but you have two great options there, for sure. they could even be a great duo (raul #1, salgado #2). and they'd guarantee managerial stability at reial coz you can't fire raul!

Indeed and great shout about no 1 & 2 considering he was Raul closest friend they even go on holiday together

But yeah definitely he must start in Castilla

 

[Beast]

Our players list traveling to the US for pre-season games

GK: Dudek & Adán.

Defense: Pepe, Marcelo, Garay & Drenthe.

Midfield : Diarra, Lass, Granero, Gago & Pedro León.

Forwards : Cristiano Ronaldo & Benzema.

Canteranos: Nacho, Tébar, Álex Fernández, Juanfran & Morata

 

[XaviMessiGirl]

Where did you see that list? Because I've been reading a completely different one elsewhere with Casillas, Xabi, Higuain, Arbeloa, etc

 

[Beast]

These guys finished the WC late , they could join the team @ a later stage but the above names are the one on board our plane heading for America today

first game will be vs Club America on the 4th in San Francisco

 

[diegomessi]

man cristiano is going to be in heaven in san francisco!!!

 

[XaviMessiGirl]

This is what I'm reading in other places:

Real Madrid announced the team roster for the 2010 USA Tour and the list includes their entire squad that features the following international soccer superstars:
CRISTIANO RONALDO
KAKA
IKER CASILLAS
ANGEL DI MARIA
XABI ALONSO
GONZALO HIGUAIN
RAFAEL VAN DER VAART
ALVARO ARBELOA
SERGIO RAMOS
FERNANDO GAGO
MAHAMADOU DIARRA
LASSANA DIARRA
KARIM BENZEMA

I'm still thinking about going actually since even though they're Madrid, it's not every day they're in my hometown, but I would really only want to go if the majority of their first team is there.

man cristiano is going to be in heaven in san francisco!!!

I will be surprised if there aren't any pics of him partying in the Castro when he comes here

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Agree with Beast that Raul will be managerial material one day

 

[Beast]

This is what I'm reading in other places:



I'm still thinking about going actually since even though they're Madrid, it's not every day they're in my hometown, but I would really only want to go if the majority of their first team is there.



I will be surprised if there aren't any pics of him partying in the Castro when he comes here

Lindsay they could join the team , but so far the list who traveled today is the list i provided .
the spanish and Argie players are still on holiday and not back yet.. i don't think many of them will be ready for the first game vs Club America

Khedira deal could be announced later today

 

[Galning]

Guti, take your hands down son you can never be Ibra.

Haha I was thinking the same. Ever since they asked Ibra if he was gay, Guti wants to be just like him.

 

[barcetia]

This is what I'm reading in other places:



I'm still thinking about going actually since even though they're Madrid, it's not every day they're in my hometown, but I would really only want to go if the majority of their first team is there.



I will be surprised if there aren't any pics of him partying in the Castro when he comes here

"Ai solo un Ronaldo, Ai solo un Ronaldo, Ai solo un Ronaldo y no es Portuguese!"

 

[Beast]

Pre-season schedule :

4th of August vs Club America in LA
7th of August vs LA Galaxy in LA
return to Spain
13th of August playing Bayern Munich in Munich
17th of August playing Standard Liege in Belgium
Trophy Santiago Bernabeu is still undecided due to Corinthians busy schedule the club is looking for an alternative side , could be a Mexican or an American team

 

[Gnegneri]

17th of August playing Standard Liege in Belgium

Will be sweet. They will kick the shit out of Real.