Carnivore Chris

Fuck sake, all the best members vanish on here nowadays. Let's hope you aren't next to leave bro . I don't have many hermanos left on here now

The opponent in the next round of the Copa Del Rey will prove a test....Ibiza away! The new format of the Copa Del rey is interesting for the record as it's now 1 leg rather than 2, up until the semi-final, where that will be a 2-legged affair.

@Teso dos Bichos, @Berserker

Quique Setien looks to have been appointed. He's been linked with Barcelona since resigning from Real Betis(where he did well, getting them back into Europe) and it looks like it's now a reality. Interesting appointment. @carefreeluke is a big fan of his.

Xavi turned it down, but more so because of the timing. It was wise of him to do so as well in my opinion as it would make more sense for him to come in at the start of a season and have a full summer.. Bringing him in now could end in disaster. The problem is, who is is there right now? Even if he won nothing I would say it was a disgraceful way to treat a man, especially one who is as respectable as Valverde. I do believe getting rid of him is the right decision as I don't believe he's the man to take the club forward from here on n. But there are better ways of going about it. The current board are an embarrassment, although so were the previous one. Rosell is as crooked as they come, while Bartromeu is simply just a clown who shouldn't be anywhere near the position he's in. Valverde is probably the most down to earth manager out there, it's impossible to dislike him and he's literally never involved in any form of controversy, although his style of football just isn't fitting to the side he's managing at unfortunately and the results are no longer going in his favour like they were.

The thing is, Xavi would be very suited to Barcelona and would have the team playing the type of football that will get the upmost best out of them. He's one of those men who I think could work out well at Barcelona, although probably wouldn't at another big club. Similar appointments have worked in recent years with Pep(who won a treble in his first season), Enrique(again, won a treble in his first season) and even Tito, who won La Liga, but spent most of the season in hospital due to him tragically being diagnosed with cancer(before passing away) and these have all worked out well. Had it not been for Tito's illness, then I believe Barcelona would have done well under him, as he was perfect for that job, even if he wouldn't have been at other clubs. If we look at Luis Enrique's time at Roma, he was awful, but for Barcelona he refreshed the side up and had them winning a treble in his first season. These type of appointments are often very fitting for the club and not to mention, it's difficult right now to find a suitable big name manager who would be obtainable. Klopp and Pep are the only 2 I would personally take and the former would never happen, while I doubt Pep would return either. Barcelona haven't been poor results-wise under Valverde, I mean he's won 2 league titles and a copa del rey and he has actually only lost 2 Champions league games, it's just that the 2 he lost(Roma and Liverpool away) are the most important of the lot and came at a time where the team had a lovely advantage from the first leg. The football under him is often very unappealing also and he seems to be able to get the team playing well for only one half. I also don't think he will ever have the same success as he did in his first season(the job only gets harder) and it isn't going to end well this season if he stays I don't think. He's also been lucky to have Messi & Ter Stegen(and Suarez to be fair) to continuously produce individual moments to win games. This is actually a fantastic squad of players though with a great balance of experience and youth and I can't think of any squads that are currently stronger on paper. The right man could work wonders with these players if you ask me.

The real enemies on this planet are the USA and China. The world would be a significantly better place without either.

@Devil-Dick Willie

In this case, people should be able to legally grow as much Cannabis as they would like for personal consumption as by making it illegal you're violating the human right to the free development of one's personality. This is surely then discrimination?

Ye, that's a good point mate. Travelling around isn't cheap and especially if your currency isn't the greatest. Even though our currently has took a big dent over the years, it still works out being the strongest, so we are still lucky in that regard, even though everything doesn't work out as cheap as it used to. If I wanted exchange pounds for 500 euros, it would cost me £435 currently, so while it's not as great as it was in the past, it would be far worse if it was the other way around and you received 435 euros for 500 quid.

Do you never go and visit other South American countries mate? Or never thought of heading to the Caribbean or Mexico?

It's hotter over there at this time of year.

This is the time of year to stay at home for you haha.

Ibiza will be a ghost town at this time of year mate with it being winter. Best time to go there, and the other Islas Baleares, is April-September type of time.

I've only just noticed this comment mate I'm surprised you've never been to Europe yet still.

I've been to Malaga but that's it for Andalucía. That is a point though, there is loads of Spain to see so I wouldn't rule out returning there not long after Barcelona, as spring/summer will be approaching then after all. País Vasco would be good as well and also seeing more of the Catalan coast as it's full of amazing places to see. I doubt I will go to any of them on this trip though as there is too much I want to see in Barcelona, that I haven't already, and won't have the time.

I actually meant California as I'd probably go to a different part other than LA, as it'll be overpriced and probably overrated in LA itself. I remember going through it with Gonzo on here. If travelling that far, I suppose going to the Caribbean or South America(well certain countries, as some are too dangerous) would make more sense considering how beautiful it is. The culture also suits me down to the ground. More appealing than the US to me.

The big question is, where should I fuck off to for the "big one"? Mexico? Barbados/Saint Lucia? Jamaica? Uruguay/Argentina? Los Angeles? It will be in the Americas somewhere either way. @Berserker, @Teso dos Bichos Or the new 'me going to Amsterdam'

Are you being sarcastic there you cunt?

Holidays in the South of England are underrated to be honest. I loved the holidays down South as a kid to the likes of Devon and Cornwall. I've also had 2 fishing holidays in the South East in the last 2 years and loved them. I always feel like I'm in another country when down there. The South East(minus London) is vastly underrated and has shitloads of natural beauty. The countryside down there is another level to anything I've seen in terms of countryside. The amount of Birds of prey, and wildlife in general, you see down there is unreal. Snakes, Badgers, alsorts. England(in fact Britain, as Scotland has equally as much about it) isn't as bad as we make it out to be. We have a lot to see here, from medieval architecture, to forests, to the lake district, to amazing countryside. The only downside to this country is that our cities, minus maybe Liverpool, are wank.

You know what, fuck Christmas, I just want it out of the way so that the days for Barcelona can start counting down. I'm looking forward to it now.

@JOSHBRFC, @Teso dos Bichos

It sounds good bro @JOSHBRFC where have you been in this thread for ages anyway? You've been missed, ya cunt. This used to be the best thread on the old forum. As for Sway, I always remember when Crooked I went in it and absolutely smashed it. Lowkey is also back now it seems bro:-

Joshua should fight both Fury and Wilder and Wilder and Fury should have another fight. That's what people want to see.