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Haaland just randomly walking through the streets of Manchester

The only thing I keep in my back pocket is a lighter haha. Maybe some winter sun in Feb or so? That's if there aren't any saharan sandstorms again

That's the worst place to keep a wallet to be honest. One thing I don't get is why women always put their mobile in their back pocket? Anyway, I have a 10 day trip in 2 weeks on Tues, but I'm thinking of cancelling it and going to Barcelona in early november instead. I was thinking of going when Barcelona play Bayern, but that's literally the only week I can't, so the week after looks more likely. It'd be nice to get to a game and also visit the likes of Tarragona and Gerona. I also have some mates(or "associates") there, like in the Málaga region. It hasnt worked out with that woman I was meeting in Málaga and since I've been in the region during my last 4 trips now, there is no point. There are things still to explore down there but I can easily go again.

You lead him into getting mugged, I always knew there was something fishy about you . I always wear a travel belt under my t shirt(which you can't even feel) to put money in while abroad(especially in bigger cities and I especially would in Barcelona/Roma, etc) and don't carry a wallet. Mobile would be worse. No Google map, no WhatsApp, no Internet banking...

It's not that he's that bad, but it's just pointless. It'll be interesting to see how Bellerin does. He lost his way over the years due to injuries, etc, but he did pretty well at Real Betis last season, so he might have turned a corner.

That signing makes no sense considering how Balde is playing and how Alba is still good enough as a squad player. Alba, Roberto and Piqué shouldn't be regular starters anymore but are certainly handy squad players still atleast. Hopefully Xavi sticks with Balde, as he has been doing so far.

Raphinha has been impressive. Koundé has been a beast at right back in his first few games, even though he's more a centre back. Even got 2 assists vs Sevilla. Eric García is like a new player. Lewandowski is Lewandowski, just doesn't stop scoring wherever he goes. Dembélé is really showing his talent now that he's finally stayed fit. Gavi at just 18 is keeping de Jong on the bench, he's that good. Young Balde, another 18 year old, has been impressive at left back and kept Jordi Alba benched. Pedri continues to show his class. Araújo is already one of the world's best defenders in my opinion. Fati has shown plenty of sparks coming off the bench in most games(especially deciding the game vs Real Sociedad), but still doesn't look 100% at his best. Given his injury record, bringing him on as a super sub for 20-30 mins in each game is probably wise for now. Whenever he's come back, he'll be rushed. Xavi did the same with Dembélé last season. It's a huge contrast from the team of this time last year, which was looking very grim and bleak, other than some young players showing great progress. It's still early doors obviously but this is already a very strong side and the young players aren't being cast aside for your older, past it names anymore. García is favoured over Piqué, Balde over Alba.... Busquets still has some in the tank though so he doesn't need replacing quite yet.

You dog cunts!

I've loved it. My Mediterranean tan was dying a little bit, but this week I have been able to top it back up and now I'm brown as fuck again. There hasn't been a cloud in the sky all week here in Lancashire with highs of 28. Not bad.

Lewandowski, Raphinha, Christensen, Kessie, Dembélé and Sergi Roberto all registered. Just Koundé to go when a few other players leave.

No but most should be for tomorrow, other than Koundè and possibly one more player, both of which will have to wait. Hopefully the other is Sergi Roberto.

Ter Stegen Dest -- Kounde -- Araújo -- Alba Pedri -- Busquets -- De Jong / Gavi Dembélé -- Lewandowski -- Fati No doubt Araújo will play right back over Dest, but that'd be my team above, obviously rotating with players like Raphinha, Christensen, Aubameyang, Kessie, Ferrán, etc. Strong squad that to be honest. As good as any in Europe right now with a balance of experience and younger players. It's whether Xavi can have them playing consistently or not. But he'll have to as the club's future is potentially dependant on instant success... Also de Jong staying or not is still up in the air.

You know there is a global warming issue when there is sun light in Scotland...

Summer lovin' had me a blast Summer lovin' happened so fast I met a Girl crazzzy for mee

Good on them. Another reason why Germany is more progressive than England. It could concern you actually mate. It will improve your economy massively and you already have a great one, or atleast did before Covid.

Koeman did well with giving young players a chance and even won a trophy in some shit circumstances but at the same time, I'd never say he would be the correct man right now, for example, in taking the club forward. But I think his problem with Puig was personal to be honest.

Germany close to completely legalising cannabis @Tommy

He showed talent in the first team when given a chance about 2.5 years ago under Setién. Koeman came in, accused him of leaking information to the press, never played him and since then he has fallen massively down the pecking order and has an array of much better young talent ahead of him. I'm surprised he's going to the USA mind as he should have gone to a lower half La Liga club. It could have revived him. He doesn't seem to really have any care or desire to progress though. Koeman didn't like him, but he didn't help himself either. As Balón said, he lacks when it comes to the physical aspect also.

I've finally persuaded a mate of mine to come to Spain with me in Sept, he booked it last night to join me after recently getting his passport, going to Turkey and Lanzarote and now wanting to visit more spots. Anyway, to the point; he wants to go Mexico(to where you head to), and so do I of course, so we are going to book it for later next year. It'd be better going with someone. Europe and Canada on my own is nothing, but Latin America is a bit, well, different. I also want to go to Canada still, so I'll have to see on the money situation as flights across the Atlantic are expensive, it's not like the £100 flights in Europe. But I would love to have finally been to both by the end of next year and shut up talking about it . You never know, you might suffer from "el síndrome de Estocolmo" and take a liking to them.

I agree with pretty much all on the list, there has been some absolutely horrible signings since the Rosell/Bartomeu era, but not necessarily the following:- Claudio Bravo - He was excellent in that treble winning team, but unfortunately Barça also had Ter Stegen so one had to depart and it wasn't going to be the much younger keeper. Ousmane Dembélé - He's actually avoided injuries since Xavi came in, has drastically improved his final product in terms of creating chances, his physique and recently his attitude it appears. He's a highly talented player and if he can add goals to his game and start scoring solo goals like against Juve in the friendly the other day, then he will be deadly. He was only 19 when the club signed him, has largely played under awful managers and injuries held him back but he seems to have finally turned a corner. De Jong - He needs to improve his consistency which can make him frustrating but when the team play well, he's an important player. The 2 who surprised me were Arthur and Denis Suárez as you'd genuinely have thought they'd have gone on to thrive at the club. A key point would be the managers during this time:- Tata Martino - What the fuck? Luis Enrique - No complaints there really, but a bit short lived at the same time. Valverde - He did well domestically but the football was unappealing, he wasn't the man for big European nights and I've never had the impression that he's a manager who can control egos. Setien - What the fuck? Koeman - What the fuck? These are all even more uninspiring than the signings. Maybe a better manager would have gotten more from some of these players we have been critical of. However I don't think there is any sense in relating those signings to the present as it's a different board now. Lenglet being sold with Christensen and Koundé doesn't really have any relation to each other in terms of who where behind the respective signings. Also from a football perspective(if you weren't to put the club's future at risk in the process), a couple of defenders are what the team lacked the most by far. Piqué - He should have retired years ago. Umtiti - He's not fit to play anymore, his injuries finished him off. Lenglet - He costs you 20 points a season. Fuck me, he'd put you in debt himself. Utterly terrible defender. Araújo - Arguably the best defender the club have had since Puyol, but he needs a solid partner. Saying that, it's also down to Xavi to tighten that defence up as a big part of defending isn't simply the personnel but how a team sets out tactically. I have alot of faith in Xavi. The football Barça played during that period earlier this year, before losing momentum after the international break, was the best I've seen at the club in years. He has a strong squad to work with now. As for Laporta. Can you trust him? Not everything he has done thus far has been negative, especially when it comes to renewing players, he also knows how to recruit(i.e Xavi and Mateu Alemany), but at what cost could some of the massively wreckless decisions come at? We'll have to see.

Have you ever ventured to the pacific side of Mexico mate?

Haha well I've been meeting a lady down there, which played its part. But to be honest I'm not sure what the future holds on that one now and it'll probably be my last time there for a while. I've got a few more things to do, such as el Caminito del rey, visiting some little towns in the middle of nowhere and then a trip back to Barcelona(Camp Nou for a game, Tarragona, Gerona and few other spots) is on the books after the World Cup, then probably Canada when more flights, etc start becoming available. That flight will kill me though. I can barely handle a few hours. Have you not got anything planned?

27th Sept: Manchester to Málaga £19.99 7th Oct: Málaga to Manchester- £23 That's another plus to Europe, flights at that price @Spike

It's good to see you back David, even if you are a massive prick x.

The fella next door is led put in the sun with a jumper and pants on. It's like 30 degrees .