Update from Spain
by siempre_riquelme on Jul 18, 2010 1:59 AM CEST
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(from The Province and Getty Images)
Here's how the top two flights in Spanish football stack up for next season.
Down to Segunda A: Valladolid, Tenerife, Xerez
Up to Primera: Real Sociedad, Hercules, Levante
Down to Segunda B: Castellon, Real Union de Irun, Murcia, Cadiz
Up to Segunda A: Granada, Ponferradina, Barcelona B, Alcorcon
The Primera loses teams from the north, south, and Canary Islands, while adding two from the Comunitat Valenciana and rekindling the Basque derby.
The Segunda loses our local rivals and our namesake, and we are no longer the only filial in the division. What a year for Alcorcon: humble Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, then ascend to professional football. A wonderful story.
Now some Villarreal news:
- Europa League decision on Thursday. Fingers crossed (for monetary reasons).
- Will 3 competitions fund another signing? We had a bloated squad last year, and it was a failure, so I'm up for something different.
- Speaking of transfers, is Carlos Marchena worth more than 2 million Euros? Yes: if Godin leaves and to weaken Valencia. No: he'll be 31 and has only 1 year left on his contract. The verdict: I'd take him at this price.
- More on the B team's new signings.
- And most importantly, Shakira wants a photo with Capdevila. Who doesn't?
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HAHAHHAHA
Capdevila -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFJNlvNFew
P.S YES to Marchena !
by Aquafina on Jul 18, 2010 5:09 AM CEST reply actions
Senna’s wife is pregnant, and Garrido has him in the plans for this season. Based on the low offers coming in, it sounds like he will be in the squad. The Copa is our goal this season, it seems, yet we always flame out. Hmmm…
by sidarth on Jul 18, 2010 6:44 AM CEST reply actions
It’s worth noting that Senna celebrated his 34 th birthday this weekend. Surely he will only play a supporting role should he stay this season.
by Kenez on Jul 18, 2010 8:37 AM CEST up reply actions
Plus Senna can get a Free Transfer Jan1, 2011.
by Aquafina on Jul 18, 2010 7:41 PM CEST up reply actions
“Even if I had won La Liga, I still would have been fired.” — Manuel Pellegrini. Sad.
by sidarth on Jul 18, 2010 6:51 AM CEST reply actions
jajajaja , Real Madrid => Disfunctional Club
by Aquafina on Jul 18, 2010 7:39 PM CEST up reply actions
En Madrid aseguran que el Atlético tiene cerrado el fichaje del central uruguayo Diego Godín El Villarreal espera conocer si participa en Europa y acabar de perfilar la plantilla para este año
http://villarrealcf.lasprovincias.es/noticias/2010-07-19/semana-para-tomar-decisiones-20100719.html
Godin is going to Atletico
by Aquafina on Jul 19, 2010 3:45 AM CEST reply actions
That absolutely blows. It better be for a lot of money. Not only does it put a big hole in our defense, but it aids a team that we are always going up against, both on the pitch and in the table. And to replace him with Marchena, as is seeming more and more likely. I am an anti-fan of Marchena, and it will not be easy for me to see him wear the yellow if we sign him.
What I don’t understand is, why Atletico? Is it simply money? Is it the fact that it is Madrid? Diego Godin is more than good enough to go play for Inter or AC Milan, as was rumored, and yet he accepts this deal. Just a couple of years ago, it was the same deal with Forlan. Atletico Madrid is a team that will always feel second rate, simply sharing a city with the arrogance that is Real Madrid. Not to mention, they always underperform. I just can’t imagine heading there, unless he was really ready to leave and had no more options. I am sick to my stomach. Not good, not good.
by maddi on Jul 19, 2010 3:57 AM CEST up reply actions
Remember that:
1. Atletico always overpay. 26 million for Forlan?
2. It’s not done until it’s done. And as I’ve said, Marchena would be a one-year stopgap to allow Musacchio, Catala, Dervite, etc. to progress and learn from a world champion.
If we get 10 million plus, Godin should go. Won’t have a higher value than right now.
by sid on Jul 19, 2010 5:30 AM CEST up reply actions
I could understand if player like Godin moves to Barca, R.M, Sevilla , Valencia , EPL or Serie A , etc
But , Atettico?
This just shows Villarreal are happy to be Europa League kind of Team
Strengthing a clear RIval for #4 spot is just STUPID, especially when they just won the Europa League.
It would be interesting to what they are paying for him
by Aquafina on Jul 19, 2010 7:38 AM CEST up reply actions
da godin 2 atletico makes sense they just won da uefa cup.
i don’t see vcf winning a title anytime soon.
plus da vcf isa buy low sell high club, so what ’s da problem?
by jackson on Jul 19, 2010 8:29 PM CEST up reply actions
Strength your rivals?
How does that make Villarreal any better?
by Aquafina on Jul 19, 2010 3:46 AM CEST reply actions
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A greeting very strong :), and sorry for the English.
by Javier on Jul 19, 2010 4:53 AM CEST reply actions
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by sid on Jul 19, 2010 5:38 AM CEST up reply actions
Great site, Javier. We’ll put a link up shortly.
by maddi on Jul 19, 2010 5:18 PM CEST up reply actions
The Godin thing can only be for money, and the fact that Forlans there and maybe how the club treated Eguren could be a factor. However it’s only in Las Provincias, I know thats usually the most reliable but the big two (AS & Marca) haven’t jumped on it yet.
I don’t like Marchena either, but I think Musacchio can step up straight away, I wanted him to do so last year when Gonzalo was going through a calamitous patch. Lets just see how things pan out.
by Nick on Jul 19, 2010 1:24 PM CEST reply actions
The new-look B team:
GKs: Vicente Flor, Jorge.
Ds: Héctor, Marcos Pérez, Truyols, Óscar, Ángel, Dorian Dervite, Carlos Tomás, Velázquez, Diego Jiménez, Fran García.
MFs: Marcos Gullón, Nico, Llorente, Alberto, Torres, Mauricio, Facundo Coria.
Fs: Sergi Mut, Joselu, Airam.
Gerard Bordas and Thiago Dutra also are in the squad but currently have knocks. And manager Javi Gracia is still looking for another striker.
Surprising that Marcos Gullon was sent down to the B team so quickly (with Marcos Perez, Truyols, and Facundo Coria), but I guess management thinks that he needs another year of seasoning. Alternately, with Borja, Bruno, Matilla, and Senna in central midfield, he would not get much playing time. But he will have a chance in 2011.
by sidarth on Jul 19, 2010 6:30 PM CEST reply actions
I like Godin, but in this economic climate if a good offer comes in for him I can’t be too fussed about who it’s from. Take the money and run I say.
Any update on Jozy Altidore? Now that Hull City have been relegated from the Premier, would he still want to go back there?
by capercat on Jul 20, 2010 1:00 AM CEST reply actions
Atletico are only willing to pay 8m for Godin
And Valenica want 4m for Marchena and he make 2.5m yr
Sounds like a great plan.
by Aquafina on Jul 20, 2010 5:22 AM CEST up reply actions
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Borja Valero has completed a season-long loan
move to Villarreal with a view to a permanent deal.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11827_6270262,00.html
Villarreal didn’t the monies to buy him?
by Aquafina on Jul 20, 2010 6:49 AM CEST reply actions
The draw has taken place today for the fixtures for 2010/11
Villarreal go away again for the first fixture to meet up with Joseba Llorente at Real Sociedad. Full fixtures at:-
http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/primera-division/calendario/
by Kenez on Jul 20, 2010 2:13 PM CEST reply actions
Villarreal B will also start their campaign away at demoted Vallodolid.
by Kenez on Jul 20, 2010 3:14 PM CEST reply actions
Full schedule for the B team.
http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/segunda-division/calendario/
by Kenez on Jul 20, 2010 4:07 PM CEST up reply actions
interesting that we play both Real and Barca away in the first half of the schedule, then at home in the second half. Start of the season doesn’t look too bad—maybe we can come out of the gate better this year!
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by jackson on Jul 20, 2010 6:54 PM CEST reply actions
Thank you Jackson. I will look into it. Can you tell me where it did that?
by maddi on Jul 21, 2010 1:20 PM CEST up reply actions
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