Villarreal Plans for the New Year
by siempre_riquelme on Dec 23, 2010 10:05 PM CET
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PrintThe club's budget will drop by nearly 30 million euros for the upcoming season. Before you ask how the club can remain competitive (if it truly is), remember two points.
First, these figures are retrospective rather than prospective. That is, the transfer decisions made last season-- if management runs the club well, as Srs. Roig and Llaneza do-- reflected this economic reality. As a result, if the forecast is for Champions League football and worldwide economic growth in the coming year (as we all fervently hope), the budget will go back up (though probably not by 30%).
Second, from the same EPM article, the club has reduced costs by nearly 25%, so the books are just about in order. Combined with small net operating surpluses, the Yellow Submarine should stay on even keel financially for another season.
And with Capdevila (two years) and Cani (three) back in the fold, and Senna expected to follow suit, squad reinforcements are more of luxuries than necessities. I'm not as sure about the back four (aside from Mario), but Hernán Pérez, Iago Falqué, and Marcos Gullón should contribute in 2010-11. So there's no crisis today at El Madrigal.
In the interesting but unsubstantiated file: Villarreal is interested in Benfica striker Óscar Cardozo. The Paraguayan international is a classy finisher and physical presence at 6'3", and he has scored a whopping 62 goals in 93 Primeira Liga matches. He also was joint top scorer in the 2009-10 Europa League with 9 tallies, so he will not come cheap. Look for this rumor to gain traction only if Nilmar, Rossi, or both leave El Madrigal.
And last, but certainly not least, from all of us here at VillarrealUSA, have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours.
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Villarreal have not a lost a match this season , when the following players has played
1) Marchena
2) Musacchio
3) Gonzalo
4) Capdvila
Hint he was the 1st to be in Garrido dog house
by Acqua on Dec 24, 2010 5:30 AM CET reply actions
W/Gonzalo on the field, Villarreal this season have not lost a match
by Acqua @ Gonzalo . on Dec 24, 2010 5:31 AM CET reply actions
In La Liga, yes. And an interesting fact, no doubt. But Gonzalo did start in both of our Europa League defeats (in Zagreb and Thessaloniki).
by sidarth on Dec 24, 2010 7:40 PM CET up reply actions
A cheap attacker could be Søren Larsen, currently in Toulouse, he have had som injuries… but when he is fit he is good.
He is tall and strong.
Merry x-mas… y’ all.
by jens the dane... on Dec 24, 2010 11:13 AM CET reply actions
Definitely a Merry Christmas to everyone. It’s been a great first half of the season, both on the pitch and on our happy little website. Thanks for being great readers, and thanks for loving this football club!
by maddi on Dec 24, 2010 12:48 PM CET reply actions
Busy opening week of 2011 upcoming:
Almeria at home on Monday, Valencia in the Copa on Thursday, at the Bernabeu on the weekend (presumably Sunday).
by sidarth on Dec 24, 2010 7:35 PM CET reply actions
Nilmar has been nominated for the Samba de Oro, given to the best Brazilian player in European football. He is one of 30 finalists; you can vote for him here.
by sidarth on Dec 26, 2010 5:07 PM CET reply actions
Senna Renewal Update:
Senna wants Villarreal to Renew him for at leat 1 yr @ his current Salary of €2m (Net) /Season. However, Villlarreal prefer he take a bit of cut.
Reports say Galatasaray are interested in signing for 2.5 season starting in Jan 11 for 2m /net (a Season)
Senna could leave if Galatasaray up there offer to €2.5-3m (net) a Season for 1.5-2.5 seasons
by Acqua @ after Christmas on Dec 26, 2010 8:04 PM CET reply actions
Or we could use Senna to get Arda Turan from them.
by Javier on Dec 28, 2010 12:25 AM CET up reply actions
Opening @ Villareal
Quality Midfield wanted !
Must be reasonably priced and produce quality football. Prefered AM
http://www.elperiodicomediterraneo.com/noticias/noticia.asp?pkid=624854
Possible loans if good offers arrive for: Jozy Altidore, Cristóbal, Matilla and Montero
Players who haven’t gpt much minutes
by Acqua @ Market - Glad Garrido has asked for a Midfielder on Dec 27, 2010 4:48 AM CET reply actions
da vcf r intereted in lucas levia (brazilian w/italian passport)
by jackson on Dec 27, 2010 9:13 PM CET up reply actions
oh i hope not, i haven’t rated him w/liverpool…but maybe he would fit vcf’s style better
would be good to loan out Cristobal and Matilla for sure
…you know you’re a Villarreal fan when the first question you ask on seeing the travel mess in the Northeast is “Will Rossi make it back to training on time?”…..and that’s coming from someone who in the middle of travelling through the mess!
by Allen on Dec 28, 2010 1:07 AM CET up reply actions
Will Rossi make it back to training on time?"
Allen, here is pic snow level , Rossi sister posted on her tweet
http://yfrog.com/h7uxmypj
by Acqua @ Snowy NJ on Dec 28, 2010 4:54 AM CET reply actions
Ahhh snowed in !! @GiuseppeRossi22
http://yfrog.com/h2gjwzj
by Acqua @ Snow Levels in NJ on Dec 28, 2010 4:56 AM CET reply actions
Jozy Altidore vuelve al Xerez CD
http://www.xerecismo.com/?q=content/28/12/2010/jozy-altidore-vuelve-al-xerez-cd
by Anonymous on Dec 28, 2010 8:33 AM CET reply actions
For those of you who did not catch it….
http://spanishfood.about.com/od/holidaysfeasts/a/santosinocentes.htm
by maddi on Dec 28, 2010 4:49 PM CET up reply actions
Senna out for 10 weeks.
http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/senna-semanas-baja/20101228dasdasftb_34/Tes
by Kenez on Dec 28, 2010 6:47 PM CET reply actions
….Royston Drenthe has apparently decided he won’t show up at Hercules until he’s paid. Trezuguet had pretty much said the same thing earlier—no idea if he has reported back after the holidays.
Remains to be seen if other players there go on strike as well…could be interesting. if they got pitched out of the league, would the fixtures they already played count?
by Allen on Dec 29, 2010 4:21 AM CET reply actions
Allen,
I believe Trez 3m of 4.5 Salary this season is being paid by Juve, so that means Hercules hasn’t Trez nada
=
Maddi,
Your Favorite player Surez has been linked with Villarreal in dutch sites
by Acqua @ Rumors on Dec 29, 2010 4:43 AM CET up reply actions
forzafutbol.com has a midseason laLiga all stars team (excluding barca and real madrid)—three Villarreal players on it, and Garrido as coach. 3 vcf players are Diego Lopez, Angel, and Borja Valero though—I would put Rossi (instead of Trezeguet) and Bruno (instead of Borja), and Angel.. Really? Agree with Diego Lopez tho.
Latest tweet from Rossi (1 hr ago); “stuck in the damn airport”….
by Allen on Dec 29, 2010 3:31 PM CET reply actions
angel? he o.k nothing special
valero? would b on da list but he’s had 1 good match in a long time.
by jackson on Dec 29, 2010 7:19 PM CET reply actions
Nilmar is out for for a while…and ruben can’t cut it. We are doomed. Unless. Altidore plays to his potential. Saying that I think its not the best timing to loser nilamar for a month or maybe more….
by Koren on Dec 29, 2010 9:07 PM CET reply actions
and this one isn’t a joke…I wish it were. I don’t know if there is a really good time to lose Nilmar for several weeks, though we do have four of our next six matches at home.
I suppose those rumors about Cardozo, Suarez, etc. will gain some traction now. However, in the short term (this next week) I imagine it is Rossi and Ruben or Rossi and Altidore. And no Senna in midfield.
by Allen on Dec 29, 2010 9:48 PM CET up reply actions
442 will likely start w/rossi – ruben vs. almeria.
by jackson on Dec 29, 2010 10:27 PM CET up reply actions
wish da nilmar da best & speedy recovery
i hope he reovers well from meniscus operation in his right knee . i been concerned tat his right knee was swelling up again & again since he has 2 major knee operation on it.
by jackson on Dec 29, 2010 10:26 PM CET reply actions
Best Wishes to Nilmar on his operation and Recovery.
Suprised the medical staff @ Villarreal didn’t catch his meniscus problem, since his right knee had issues for the last few weeks. Plus he has past historry of major operation on both knees
by Acqua @ Nilmar on Dec 30, 2010 2:42 AM CET up reply actions
maybe we should try for Club Brugge’s Perisic—scored four today! let’s start a rumor…
I watched Lucas today against Wolves—wasn’t impressed
by Allen on Dec 30, 2010 12:01 AM CET reply actions
I want Gago!! He’s never come to life at Madrid but I reckon he could be a great stand in for Senna. Or try Musacchio in there more ofter. Unlucky for Nilmar, somewhat good for us as he’s less sellable now! Altidore, this is your chance!
by Nick on Dec 30, 2010 3:53 AM CET reply actions
Nick says:
Unlucky for Nilmar, somewhat good for us as he’s less sellable now!
Meniscus operation is not a big issue , especially these days and doesn’t effect much of transfer valvue. However, Nilmar has had 2 serious knee operations prior to this and that’s what will lower is market value
by Acqua @ Nilmar on Dec 30, 2010 4:27 AM CET up reply actions
I was more thinking in relation to this upcoming window. The likes of Madrid would have been surely sniffing around. Carlos Vela is looking for a way out of Arsenal, he’d fit in well here I reckon!
by Nick on Dec 30, 2010 2:46 PM CET up reply actions
Forlan
Rossi
and now about Macheda from Man. Utd to cover Nilmar’s absense (He’s got great potenial)
Manchester United Alex Ferguson open to Federico Macheda loan move
by Acqua @ Nilmar on Dec 30, 2010 4:41 AM CET reply actions
Macheda is a good player but I’m not sure if he would have the skill to play in our system! Has a good eye for goal though but I’d say he’ll go to Italy on loan.
by Nick on Dec 30, 2010 2:48 PM CET up reply actions
i guess our international profile must be rising, the official site has been hacked by someone in Turkey….
by Allen on Dec 30, 2010 12:39 PM CET reply actions
Roig/Garrido have to decide do you want to spend big or biggish transfer fee on bringing someone in who won’t see much playing time when Nilmar returns but might be able to replace him if/when he moves on (in which case Vela might be a good choice), or do you try and arrange a loan for the remainder of the year, in which case Marcheda might be a good option. Certainly we’ve had success w/players coming here from Man Utd!
Still the question of midfield though. Borja has looked great at times and we couldn’t wait to sign him up permanently, other times he’s been drifting around and ineffective. And Senna’s fitness is a current and continuing concern. I still would like Chori Castro to join us…!
by Allen on Dec 30, 2010 4:24 PM CET reply actions
da liga players union failed in their efforts to postpone jan 2, 2011 matches.
said union agreement no matches on jan2, 11
however da judge ruled da players filed their case in da wrong court.
= lawyers 4 da union r sleep @ da wheel
by jackson on Dec 30, 2010 9:42 PM CET reply actions
^ Yep, somebody for the Players union doesn’t know the right Jurisdiction and wasted monies and time @ the wrong court.
by Acqua @ Players union on Dec 31, 2010 1:38 AM CET up reply actions
Brilliant. I thought La Liga was badly run—turns out the players union isn’t any better.
by Allen on Dec 31, 2010 1:55 AM CET up reply actions
LAW 101 -> right Jurisdiction and Venue are as important as arugments to judge/jury etc
LA Liga Players Unions Reps = IDIOTS
Spend 2 weeks in court where there was no Jurisdiction over the matter.
Sad part is thast the agreement with players was to have HOLIDAY on june 2, 11 and
I am sure @ Right Venue the players would had a chance to postpone the games for jan 2, 11.
LEARNED something about La Liga this year
1) TV righst mostly benefit Barca and Madrid
2) Refs influence too many games
3) Players Union Reps are CLUELESS
However :
1) Players talent is very good
No Wonder David Silvia said PL > La Liga
LA LIga is RUN BY MORONS
by Acqua @ La Liga on Dec 31, 2010 3:58 AM CET up reply actions
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