: Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:57 am  

Catalancs wrote:

Resino doesn't look like he's going to get anything from the players.
If I were a fan I'd be worried about the attitude of the players. Forlan and Agüero looked like they'd rather be somewhere else even before kick off.

How good did Athelti look?

I think Resino is out of his depth to be honest, and in some ways making 4th spot last season might not have been for the best. Unfortunately the board let a bit of player power affect their thinking when it came to sacking Aguirre, and I think they are now reaping what they sowed there, the attitude has been shocking at times in what I have seen this season.

Good to see Athletic doing well, if they can get on a run now and build confidence then they could carry that on when some of the harder games come about - they did play some good stuff at times last season so it maybe shouldn't be that much of a surprise.

I notice Van Nistelrooy scored yesterday, I'd forgotten he existed.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:02 pm  

Asim wrote:

Good to see Athletic doing well, if they can get on a run now and build confidence then they could carry that on when some of the harder games come about - they did play some good stuff at times last season so it maybe shouldn't be that much of a surprise.

I notice Van Nistelrooy scored yesterday, I'd forgotten he existed.

The problem last year was that half an hour of great football would result in nothing and then the opposition would put five or six passes together and score.

To be fair, I could have scored against Xerez in the last 20 mins

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:41 pm  

Out again! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8266984.stm

Out again! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8266984.stm

: Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:12 pm  

Atletico facing the abyss... again http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philminshull/2009/09/atletico_facing_the_abyss_agai.html The headlines on Sunday were as merciless as the Catalan club had been on the pitch the night before. "The champions abused Atletico," commented ABC cruelly. "Barca played, Atletico were the toys," added another newspaper."

Atletico facing the abyss... again http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philminshull/2009/09/atletico_facing_the_abyss_agai.html The headlines on Sunday were as merciless as the Catalan club had been on the pitch the night before. "The champions abused Atletico," commented ABC cruelly. "Barca played, Atletico were the toys," added another newspaper."

: Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:26 pm  

Catalancs wrote: Atletico facing the abyss... again http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philminshull/2009/09/atletico_facing_the_abyss_agai.html The headlines on Sunday were as merciless as the Catalan club had been on the pitch the night before. "The champions abused Atletico," commented ABC cruelly. "Barca played, Atletico were the toys," added another newspaper." It's a reasonable article, apart from a comparison with Newcastle (please), I'd also say the transfer of Juanito was slightly eclipsed by that of Sergio Asenjo - and his clear personal problem with the club because of what happened with Jesus Gil. Having said that Gil was a lover, and the sooner his family are out of there the better, a couple of serious injuries, Forlan and/or Aguero wanting out in January and relegation wouldn't be that unthinkable IMO, given how tight the bottom of La Liga tends to be.

Catalancs wrote: Atletico facing the abyss... again http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philminshull/2009/09/atletico_facing_the_abyss_agai.html The headlines on Sunday were as merciless as the Catalan club had been on the pitch the night before. "The champions abused Atletico," commented ABC cruelly. "Barca played, Atletico were the toys," added another newspaper." It's a reasonable article, apart from a comparison with Newcastle (please), I'd also say the transfer of Juanito was slightly eclipsed by that of Sergio Asenjo - and his clear personal problem with the club because of what happened with Jesus Gil. Having said that Gil was a lover, and the sooner his family are out of there the better, a couple of serious injuries, Forlan and/or Aguero wanting out in January and relegation wouldn't be that unthinkable IMO, given how tight the bottom of La Liga tends to be.

: Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:32 pm  

Asim wrote:

It's a reasonable article, apart from a comparison with Newcastle (please), I'd also say the transfer of Juanito was slightly eclipsed by that of Sergio Asenjo - and his clear personal problem with the club because of what happened with Jesus Gil.

Having said that Gil was a lover, and the sooner his family are out of there the better, a couple of serious injuries, Forlan and/or Aguero wanting out in January and relegation wouldn't be that unthinkable IMO, given how tight the bottom of La Liga tends to be.

The bloke's a bit hit or miss to be honest. As an Atletico fan you could read that article and feel really depressed or come out supporting them even more. Personally can't see them going down as I reckon Xerez and Osasuna will go down along with one from Tenerife, Almeria, Zaragoza and Sporting.
Agree with you about the Newcastle comparison.

: Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:07 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

The bloke's a bit hit or miss to be honest. As an Atletico fan you could read that article and feel really depressed or come out supporting them even more. Personally can't see them going down as I reckon Xerez and Osasuna will go down along with one from Tenerife, Almeria, Zaragoza and Sporting.

It's definitely highly unlikely, but not impossible.

I think a more established manager could have a positive effect on the team, but the main problems at Atletico are still in the boardroom.

: Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:12 pm  

Asim wrote:

It's definitely highly unlikely, but not impossible.

I think a more established manager could have a positive effect on the team, but the main problems at Atletico are still in the boardroom.

I know that. You know that. Half of Madrid knows that. Problem is a certain E. Cerezo doesn't seem to have the faintest.

: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:34 pm  

EDIT - Spoiler, highlight below to see (see PM Catalancs).

Dear me Barça are good!

: Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:08 pm  

16 year old wonderkid Iker Muniaín looks likely to be in the starting 11 for Athletic again tomorrow. Looks like he could be something special.