Real Madrid

R_Powell_fan · 14-08-2003, 07:44 PM

So what do you guys think about the upcoming season for Real?

IMO, the Beckham signing obviously is more of a marketing move because both Beckham and Figo play in the same position, in one of the games against a chinese side I think it was, Zidane, Figo and Beckham were alternating sides because every time zidane took a pass and went towards the centre, Beckham would have to either go in deep move to the left side, and when Beckham goes along the right, Figo would either go towards the centre or go through for a through pass. Thats just my opinion, I also believe the Roberto Carlos/Zidane pair are out of this world with the 1-touch passes the through balls.

Craig · 14-08-2003, 08:01 PM

Real Madrid fan are we?

Yes a great club.

Anyhow, answering your question, Real Madrid are the defending La Liga champs, so I guess they will be fabvourites, although Real Sociodad (spelling) who finshed second I believe, will be favourites, and expect big things from Barcalona.

Tim · 14-08-2003, 08:24 PM

Beckham did show on that Asian preseason tour that he can play football and that he isn't just a Marketing tool.

Personally I think Raul is the best striker in the world, he is sensational and when you combine that with Ronaldo aswell as play-makers like Zidane, Figo, Beckham & Guti then of course they're going to really pushing the the Champions League title.

The defence might be the problem and with the rumours that Makelele is off to Chelsea they're going to have to rely on the same defence that let them down last season.

Mr. P · 14-08-2003, 08:29 PM

i am a real fan. they a absolutely brill

age_master · 14-08-2003, 09:29 PM

ronaldo is good but heaps inconsistant, raul is the best in the world ATM, beckham aint that great, there are plenty that are better

Craig · 14-08-2003, 10:18 PM

Vieri, Henry, Van Nistelrooy, Mutu are all pretty good as is Shevenko of AC Milan.

Tim · 14-08-2003, 10:25 PM

Its unbelievable that the Dutch couldn't make the World Cup last year when they have 3 prolific strikers in Van Nistlerooy, Kluivert & Makaay.

Aswell as some awesome midfielders like Van Der Meyde, Van Der Vaart, Edgar Davids etc

Mr. P · 15-08-2003, 12:41 AM

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Originally posted by Tim
Aswell as some awesome midfielders like Van Der Meyde, Van Der Vaart, Edgar Davids etc

And also Van Der Van, Van Der Der....

nibbs · 15-08-2003, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. Ponting
And also Van Der Van, Van Der Der....

They have no such players...

luckyeddie · 15-08-2003, 03:07 AM

Hertz Van Rental
Vin Diesel
Van Der Ivor (van driver) etc.

Losing to Ireland in September 2001 was a huge blow to them.

Simon · 15-08-2003, 04:38 AM

Honestly the Spannish League bores me. I think Chelsea have proved where the future of club football in europe lies, In England. Real Madrid will inevitably go bankrupt one day. The italian league is a joke now to me.
Real have great players yes, they have lots of money yes, but thats not going to last forever.

Craig · 15-08-2003, 04:54 AM

I disagree Broncoman.

Serie A have some of the world's best players and the world's best clubs. Players like Totti, Nesta, Vieri, Mutu (soon to join Chelsea), Buffon, Toldo, Rivaldo, Nadved are some of the world's best and their defence is much better then that of the EPL.

Tim · 15-08-2003, 05:13 AM

lol Chelsea the powerbase of Europe?
There are other factors that influence a player..unbelievably Ronaldinho chose Barcelona over Man Utd because Barcelona had a better lifestyle and obviously better women.

Time & time again big clubs like Barcelona & Lazio go into huge debt but there is usually a million or billionaire around to bail them out so I can't see much changing.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 15-08-2003, 05:32 AM

I have already stated my views on Real Madrid in previous threads.

Mr. P · 15-08-2003, 06:14 AM

good. if so, either state them again or get out!

14-08-2003, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
R_Powell_fan U19 Captain Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oman Posts: 618	Real Madrid So what do you guys think about the upcoming season for Real? IMO, the Beckham signing obviously is more of a marketing move because both Beckham and Figo play in the same position, in one of the games against a chinese side I think it was, Zidane, Figo and Beckham were alternating sides because every time zidane took a pass and went towards the centre, Beckham would have to either go in deep move to the left side, and when Beckham goes along the right, Figo would either go towards the centre or go through for a through pass. Thats just my opinion, I also believe the Roberto Carlos/Zidane pair are out of this world with the 1-touch passes the through balls. __________________ "And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it" - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

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age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	ronaldo is good but heaps inconsistant, raul is the best in the world ATM, beckham aint that great, there are plenty that are better __________________ Member of CW Green Kerry O'Keefe - Worlds funniest Commentator

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luckyeddie Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Derby, England Posts: 17,631	Hertz Van Rental Vin Diesel Van Der Ivor (van driver) etc. Losing to Ireland in September 2001 was a huge blow to them. __________________ Nigel Clough's Black and White Army, beating Forest away with 10 men

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14-08-2003, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tim Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Auckland Posts: 7,888	Beckham did show on that Asian preseason tour that he can play football and that he isn't just a Marketing tool. Personally I think Raul is the best striker in the world, he is sensational and when you combine that with Ronaldo aswell as play-makers like Zidane, Figo, Beckham & Guti then of course they're going to really pushing the the Champions League title. The defence might be the problem and with the rumours that Makelele is off to Chelsea they're going to have to rely on the same defence that let them down last season.

14-08-2003, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. P International Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 4,710	i am a real fan. they a absolutely brill

14-08-2003, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Craig World Traveller Join Date: May 2003 Location: Super Happy Fun Sugar Lollipop Land! Posts: 34,131	Vieri, Henry, Van Nistelrooy, Mutu are all pretty good as is Shevenko of AC Milan.

14-08-2003, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tim Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Auckland Posts: 7,888	Its unbelievable that the Dutch couldn't make the World Cup last year when they have 3 prolific strikers in Van Nistlerooy, Kluivert & Makaay. Aswell as some awesome midfielders like Van Der Meyde, Van Der Vaart, Edgar Davids etc

15-08-2003, 04:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Simon Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 25,596	Honestly the Spannish League bores me. I think Chelsea have proved where the future of club football in europe lies, In England. Real Madrid will inevitably go bankrupt one day. The italian league is a joke now to me. Real have great players yes, they have lots of money yes, but thats not going to last forever.

15-08-2003, 04:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Craig World Traveller Join Date: May 2003 Location: Super Happy Fun Sugar Lollipop Land! Posts: 34,131	I disagree Broncoman. Serie A have some of the world's best players and the world's best clubs. Players like Totti, Nesta, Vieri, Mutu (soon to join Chelsea), Buffon, Toldo, Rivaldo, Nadved are some of the world's best and their defence is much better then that of the EPL.

15-08-2003, 05:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tim Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Auckland Posts: 7,888	lol Chelsea the powerbase of Europe? There are other factors that influence a player..unbelievably Ronaldinho chose Barcelona over Man Utd because Barcelona had a better lifestyle and obviously better women. Time & time again big clubs like Barcelona & Lazio go into huge debt but there is usually a million or billionaire around to bail them out so I can't see much changing.

15-08-2003, 06:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mr. P International Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 4,710	good. if so, either state them again or get out!

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