Spike
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My wife has been to Bolivia so I was just curious about Peru. Am I the only person that doesn't' get the hype about Machu Pichu?
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@LaSambadeStGermain how similar is Peru to Bolivia?
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Showing my wife 'Fawlty Towers' for the first time. Yanks missed out!
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They eat footballs in Peru? Now, I know what Brian meant by 'weird tastes'.
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You're missing out. I have low standards so everything is delicious!
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It's because your palate is accustomed to Peruvian food. If you grew up eating Canadian food you'd probably think Peruvian food isn't that great.
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Spike replied to Carnivore Chris's topic in Spanish Football Forum - La Liga
Oh, I know of him. I mentioned him earlier. Are there any stories about him you care to divulge? -
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Spike replied to Carnivore Chris's topic in Spanish Football Forum - La Liga
I've read some fantastic stories about Bilardo. Apparently he was furious when his team conceded from a set-piece during the 86 final. He was scowling for hours afterwards, it ruined it his day! He would also call players on the telephone at random of hours of the night and question them' 'WHO ARE YOU MARKING TOMORROW?' and would berate them until they got it right. He would also take underperformers down to the local parks and make them train in public while hurling abuse at them. Haha, fantastic stuff. -
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Spike replied to Carnivore Chris's topic in Spanish Football Forum - La Liga
I was reading something very interesting about Argentine managers the other day. It alleged that their personalities and political views reflected their managing approach. Liberal Menotti v Conservative Bilardo. I imagine a man like Pasarella would prefer a 'Simeone' to a 'Messi'. -
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Spike replied to Carnivore Chris's topic in Spanish Football Forum - La Liga
Yes, he makes it look effortless, twice as impressive considering he was a defensive-mid. Glides past three defenders and opens up the defence for Raul. Ridiculous. His feud with Passarella is also very entertaining. 'No earrings, long hair, or homosexuals'. -
I must say that Quique got the last laugh with that book remark.
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Spike replied to Carnivore Chris's topic in Spanish Football Forum - La Liga
Watching old videos on Youtube. Started on Hierro free-kicks and just kind of watched whatever came up next. -
Her nipples are like Michaels' eyes.
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@NeymarPele I've thought about Argentina has being a possible holiday destination. Would you recommend BA and other cities? @SirBalon On the other side of the world, I also want to visit Italy and Spain. I'm interested in the smaller towns and villages, like Segovia for example.
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Spike replied to Carnivore Chris's topic in Spanish Football Forum - La Liga
@SirBalon How talented was Redondo in his La Liga prime? Seems to be someone that isn't talked about that much. -
Interesting. I was unaware of the controversies surrounding both of the transactions. I thought they were just 'simple' (they really never are) switches to the otherside (think Zlatan being sold to Inter, fierce rivals but nothing thought of it, though a lot of people have played for the 'trio of Italia'). I can now far better understand the hatred of Figo by many cules, I was unaware he fervently denied transferring and openly lied about switching clubs. Figo indirectly insulted the fans of Barcelona by hiding his intentions whereas Enrique just full insulted the club and the fans of RM. While I admire his honesty and brutality (probably something I may have in common with him, haha) it didn't need to be said even if he did feel that way.
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Maybe I'm different to you (or I don't know the whole story) but I don't feel like Figo or Enrique betrayed either club. Figo's release clause was met and Barcelona didn't match a contract, he had no obligation to stay with a club that didn't meet the contractual demands and they mutually parted. Enrique didn't renew his contract (or wasn't offered one) and was free to play for whomever he desired. I don't see that as betrayal but rather professional loyalty. Both players gave their all to the clubs when playing. Yeah, it's not 'romantic' but at the end of the day I suppose Figo and Enrique felt more at home and respected at the other 'classic' club. Even then, I think Figo turned out to be more of an Interista than anything else!
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Felize cinco de Mayo, hombres Mexicano!
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We are all unique. I never said he wasn't more of a Cule just that he is also fond of RM. You said that he 'was' and I disagreed because I feel that deep down fond memories never die. People are more complex than 'was' - 'now is'. And just because someone 'is' a fan doesn't mean they are 'passionate', which is an issue I have with supporters claiming that 'X is a fan of Y' because they project their own passion on 'X' and expect them to have the same passion. I see it all the time, most recently with Lukaku scoring against Chelsea. Chelsea fans couldn't understand why a professed 'Chelsea supporter' would celebrate scoring against the club; it's because they don't understand the difference between a 'fan' and a 'professional'. Not everyone has strong opinions on the social and morality of different football clubs. That is the trick though, I didn't say Fabregas wouldn't play for RM, just that I could see him saying that. This is the man that kissed the badge of Arsenal and explicitly said 'he hated Chelsea'. Look at him now.
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Besides you @SirBalon should know best about having feelings for more than one club.
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It's different anyway for pros anyway. The mental gymnastics needed to support one club whilst playing for another is just about impossible. The drive to win for the team is bigger than sitting in the grandstands cheering.
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I'm not saying allegiances don't change, I'm saying that they never fully die. They will always have a fondness for those clubs though. I know, because I know many people like that. Myself included, as a youngster I loved one team because of their players but now I support my home team of Brisbane. I still have a fondness of that team because of when I was a child and I remember all those happy memories. You just want him to be the man that turned away from Real and walked towards the light. I understand, you're a passionate Cule that is in love with the club. But you are blinded by bias, Iniesta has no reason to hate Real Madrid, he doesn't need to, and from what I've seen he is a model professional that loves the sport. Of course he is going to look back fondly on his youth and remember all the players he idolised. It isn't black v white. I just can't see Iniesta mulling over how much he 'hates Real', I can picture that from someone like Fabregas or Valdes but not Iniesta.
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He can have emotions for both you know.
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You've contradicted yourself. You continue to 'was' 'was' was' 'he was a Madridista' but in the same sentence you also say they are fans men who were boys. So what is it? Either the child inside exists or it doesn't. Footballers are different to you and I because they play for a club.
