Garrido's Nine

by maddi on May 27, 2010 4:27 AM CEST

Juan Carlos Garrido, having secured at least one more year at the helm of Villarreal, has announced that he will be pulling nine players up into the first team for Villarreal. This will reshape the face of the club, and could write our future for many years to come.

Goalkeeper: Juan Carlos;
Defenders: Mario, Joan Oriol, Catalá and Musacchio;
Midfielders: Matilla and Cristobal;
Strikers: Marco Ruben and Jefferson Montero.

That is most of a team right there. Throw in a few seasoned veterans, including the likes of Capdevila, Gonzalo, Cazorla, Cani, and Llorente, and the club should be in good shape. A lot more to come on the new additions as we head into the summer.

And in related news, José Manuel Catalá has signed a three year renewal with the first team, so his call-up should be permanent. He will be a long-term replacement for Capdevila.

Villarreal is not wholly out of Europe just yet. Mallorca's money troubles are still chasing them, and they could yet be denied European competition in the fall if they fall into bankruptcy, as UEFA has the right to cancel their license. That would open up the position for Villarreal coming in from seventh. Not that we would have really deserved it, but I'll take it!

Former Villarreal hard man Guillermo Franco is moving on from West Ham after helping them avoid relegation this past term. He made 23 appearances, scoring 5 goals, which is his best year in a while. I hope he is rewarded with a quality contract either somewhere he will enjoy in Europe, or back in Mexico. He has the opportunity this summer with the national side to improve his worth even more.

A couple of interesting rumors have been in this press. And these are mentioned not because they will actually happen, but they are still fun to think about.

- Villarreal's star Giuseppe Rossi is in the headlights of Liverpool. First of all, I really don't like Liverpool. But seriously - can you imagine putting him and Fernando Torres together? That would be a pretty amazing duo.

- And the second part of the rumor is that Liverpool would offer Albert Riera in return. This is of course highly unlikely, as Villarreal need money, and do not want to take on high salaries such as Riera would demand.

- Villarreal have been linked to Barcelona's Rafa Marquez. a) Why would we want him anyway? b) Again, no chance of us taking on that kind of salary.

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Maddi says "that he (JCG)will be pulling nine players up into the first team for Villarreal.

This is not for the season but for pre season training, although a good number will figure in the 1st team squad next season.
Mario, Musacchio and Montero seem the most likely to be permanent, others will stay in the B team and be called upon when required.

by Kenez on May 27, 2010 8:51 AM CEST reply actions

Catala also can play center back, so I think of him more as Marcano’s replacement. Guille Franco is still a waste of space, though he can throw elbows with the best of them. 5 goals in 23 appearances as a good season says a lot.

Marquez is a stretch (and I don’t want him here), but the Riera move has been bandied about for a while. Maybe he would restructure his contract to come back to Spain? Then the deal might have legs, and I would love to see Rossi and Torres play together, if Giuseppe has to leave. He’s a great player, no doubt about it, but I think Montero can fill his shoes quite ably.

by sidarth on May 27, 2010 5:17 PM CEST reply actions

On another note, Catala has 14 yellow cards this season. What is with B team defenders and lots of fouls (see: red cards for Kiko and Musacchio with the A team)?

by sidarth on May 29, 2010 12:05 AM CEST up reply actions

Real Madrid confirm Pellegrini’s departure and Mourinho’s arrival

http://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/18118/real-madrid-confirm-pellegrinis-departure-and-mourinhos-arrival

I wonder whether Real Madrid still owe Villarreal the €4m compensation.

by Kenez on May 27, 2010 6:00 PM CEST reply actions

No they aleady got it back (even if they paid it) by having the Liga Refs give zero P,K

by Aquafina on May 28, 2010 6:17 AM CEST up reply actions

No renewal for Ibagaza, Best wishes and thanks

by Aquafina on May 28, 2010 6:16 AM CEST reply actions

Sad to see him go, but that’s life.

by sidarth on May 28, 2010 11:44 PM CEST up reply actions

According to Marca, Ibagaza wanted a 2-year deal but the club only offered 1.
http://www.marca.com/2010/05/28/futbol/equipos/villarreal/1275047335.html

Ibagaza may have seen how Pires was marginalized on a 1-year deal and wanted to avoid the same fate. I, for one, will miss him. But good for the club in taking a stand. In his second year, he would be impeding the development of a number of younger players.

by sid on May 29, 2010 4:16 AM CEST up reply actions

Villarreal B are away to league leaders Real Sociedad tomorrow (Saturday) at 2 pm Eastern Time. Should be streams available.

The squad:
GKs: Juan Carlos and Vicente Flor.
Ds: Costa, Kiko, Musacchio, Carlos Tomás, Joan Oriol, Catalá and Velázquez.
MFs: Marcos, Matilla, Natxo Insa, Cristóbal and Nico.
Fs: Gerard, Jefferson Montero, Marco Ruben and Joselu.

C teamers Joselu and Nico have been called up. Hernan Perez and Joan Tomas are suspended, while Mario and Robert Flores are injured.

by sidarth on May 29, 2010 12:03 AM CEST reply actions

Just to confirm tat the B team match is being shown live on ETB and Punt 2(RTVV) so a good chance that there will be a stream available.

by Kenez on May 29, 2010 5:03 PM CEST up reply actions

Nice stream here:
http://www.justin.tv/goltvhd2

by sid on May 29, 2010 8:06 PM CEST reply actions

Montero and Marco Ruben are putting on a show so far. A Ruben chip barely was cleared off the line to prevent the 0:1 goal. Great start in Anoeta.

by sid on May 29, 2010 8:16 PM CEST reply actions

And the BS continues. Catala knocks the ball out of bounds and is called for a penalty. Of course we are dominating the match and this happens.

21’, 1:0. Sociedad take the lead. Ridiculous. Villarreal are getting jobbed on every level.

by sid on May 29, 2010 8:22 PM CEST reply actions

And we are awarded a penalty, but this time a legitimate one. Marco Ruben dusts himself off after being pulled down and converts from the spot.

36’, 1:1. No less than what we’ve deserved.

by sid on May 29, 2010 8:46 PM CEST reply actions

HT 1:1. Unfortunately I have another commitment, but I’ll be back after the game with highlights. Endavant Mini-Submarino!

by sid on May 29, 2010 8:49 PM CEST reply actions

Full time: R. SOCIEDAD 2-1 VILLARREAL B
1-0 Xabi Prieto (p.) (21’)
1-1 Marco Ruben (p.) (36’)
2-1 Mikel González (58’)

Villarreal B were far superior to the league leaders but conceded two goals to set pieces, the first a non existent penalty and the second from a corner kick. Disappointing that for all their possession they failed to add to their goal from the penalty spot.

by Kenez on May 29, 2010 10:02 PM CEST reply actions

i think ruben is ready to replace rossi, wit montero and ruben i think we just a a proper RB and a CB if godin leaves. sad to see ibagaza go he was our most creative player.

btw senna not selected in spain squad is a joke, busquets was getting manhandled by teh aggressive saudi players.

by rahul on May 30, 2010 9:19 PM CEST reply actions

Congrats to Nilmar on birth of his 1st child

NilmarHonorato9
.aaah, e não tem como explicar a alegria que é você descobrir que vai ser pai, estou mesmo muito feliz
http://twitter.com/NilmarHonorato9

by Anonymous on May 31, 2010 4:41 AM CEST reply actions