SirBalon 2,669 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,557 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Why is Vallecano vs Bilbao postponed? @SirBalon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,833 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Why is Vallecano vs Bilbao postponed? @SirBalon Quote The match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club has been postponed. Due to the closing of the Estadio Vallecas for renovation work, the match has been forced to be scheduled for another day. LaLiga Santander released a statement regarding the situation. "Today the Community of Madrid and the owner of the Vallecas Stadium, have communicated to LaLiga its solution to not hold any sporting events with public attendance in this stadium, from September 1, 2018 until the renovation work is finalized," LaLiga declared. "Given this situation, the match corresponding to day 3 of LaLiga Santander between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club is postponed to a date yet to be finalized. "For the following matches, LaLiga will work to find the most satisfactory solution possible for all parties." Stadium safety it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Stan said: Why is Vallecano vs Bilbao postponed? @SirBalon I think its down to the time not being confirmed right now. Nobody's said anything regarding this but this is one of La Liga's biggest criticisms in sucking up to international markets and leaving clubs not knowing when they're going to play until very close to the date. Edit: See Eco above! Well done Eco Looks like Rayo have some stadium issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,557 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Eco said: Stadium safety it seems. 4 minutes ago, SirBalon said: I think its down to the time not being confirmed right now. Nobody's said anything regarding this but this is one of La Liga's biggest criticisms in sucking up to international markets and leaving clubs not knowing when they're going to play until very close to the date. Edit: See Eco above! Well done Eco Looks like Rayo have some stadium issues. Thanks. Surely it can be played at Bilbao and then the reverse fixture swapped, effectively? If they keep postponing, there's just gonna be a backlog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Cannabis said: Safety concerns at the ground. Not structurally safe I believe following complaints. I've never attended a game at Vallecas but I did visit it once and have to say it's a terrible stadium although one designed to make the fans as partisan as possible. @Kowabunga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Barça v new boys Huesca is an interesting one. Such a small club (another like in recent years that rises to Spain's top division like Eibar then Girona) and is already causing early sensation. Let's see how that one goes and if Barcelona end up tripping on a stone along the path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,557 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 12 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Barça v new boys Huesca is an interesting one. Such a small club (another like in recent years that rises to Spain's top division like Eibar then Girona) and is already causing early sensation. Let's see how that one goes and if Barcelona end up tripping on a stone along the path. are Girona not aided more financially through the Man City owner (or associated with)? So Eibar/Huesca are slightly more genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, Stan said: are Girona not aided more financially through the Man City owner (or associated with)? So Eibar/Huesca are slightly more genuine. Yeah, this is true but there have been other cases where small clubs have been aided in this manner and failed quite badly. But indeed both Eibar and Huesca are genuine although Huesca have only just started and we have to wait and see if it's a similar story. Eibar when they first got promoted to La Liga for the first time in their history had to sell shares in their club because they couldn't even afford the €4m deposit clubs give before every season starts to the LFP. Two entrepreneurs, one from Japan and another from the US invested heavily as a sort of gift to make the fairy-tale come true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeluke 721 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) Cazorla still balling. Villareal's midfield is exciting and should be very good to watch this season, with all the alternation. Spain either produce or find midfielders like they're available on a conveyor belt. You'd think losing Rodri would be a worrying problem for Villarreal but they seem to replace and move on quite effortlessly as Cáseres (it's early days still) looks like he's going to go on to produce good things. Quite easy to get caught up in the bubble of the Premier League with all the money and it's a nice reminder that things can be done differently. @Berserker Anything you can say about Cáseres? Edited August 31, 2018 by carefreeluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeluke 721 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Cáseres went off crying because of injury, looks like I've jinxed him. Girona very organized and well drilled second half, very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserker 1,325 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 58 minutes ago, carefreeluke said: Cazorla still balling. Villareal's midfield is exciting and should be very good to watch this season, with all the alternation. Spain either produce or find midfielders like they're available on a conveyor belt. You'd think losing Rodri would be a worrying problem for Villarreal but they seem to replace and move on quite effortlessly as Cáseres (it's early days still) looks like he's going to go on to produce good things. Quite easy to get caught up in the bubble of the Premier League with all the money and it's a nice reminder that things can be done differently. @Berserker Anything you can say about Cáseres? He's similar to Kranevitter if you know him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 I think I've mentioned it in the past, but curiously Villarreal have the best network of scouts working all over Latin America from Central America to South America. I've heard speak so much about that for w long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...Dan 730 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Celta beat Atletico for the first time since 2015. I only watched the 2nd half, but Celta looked really good. Did no one else watch it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 I can’t believe it! Never thought this would be possible at the start of the season with considering Atleti’s squad. A wonderful result for Celta and I hope they can build on this. As far as I’m concerned this season isn’t written in the skies like most seasons in La Liga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts 2,278 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Here we go, the big game of the weekend. Valencia Derby. Come on you frogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts 2,278 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Get in thereeeee - Marti scores after poor keeping from Neto from Boatengs shot. Our best player to start the season Morales created the whole thing though with a brilliant run. What a start Edited September 2, 2018 by Storts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts 2,278 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Ugh Cheryshev equalises a minute later. Sloppy defending, poor marking and a keeper in no mans land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Exciting derby so far. Tonight we've also got the massive Seville derby between Betis and Sevilla. That should be top draw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts 2,278 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) He’s done it again! 2-1 lovely ball and finish Edited September 2, 2018 by Storts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hahaha Valencia and Atleti looking to trip up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,557 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Hahaha Valencia and Atleti looking to trip up this weekend. haha I had a dream that Barca drew 1-1 to Huesca today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, Stan said: haha I had a dream that Barca drew 1-1 to Huesca today To be honest I wouldn't be surprised considering how Huesca have started and also adding to the conundrum that's been put on Valverde's shoulders this week with the Champions League draw which are all massive games coupled with the La Liga big games (one being El Clásico) this coming month. It wouldn't be a shock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Dani Parejo makes it 2-2... 56 mins played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Red Card for Coke (Levante) for a terrible foul! 78 mins played... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 The game has turned pretty dirty in the dying moments with yellow cards being brandished all over the place. Valencia more than Levante losing their nerve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 LEVANTE UD 2-2 VALENCIA CF (FT) Very disputed game full of very exciting moments especially in the second half. A great city derby which ended very aggressively from the away side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Gold 599 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) I didn't sign up for Eleven Sports in the end and if that game was anything to go by, I made the right decision, because the commentary was absolutely terrible and there's no post match coverage at all. Poor start to the season for Valencia so far and they barely deserved anything from this game either. You'd expect them to pile on the pressure after Levante went a man down, but you could hardly tell. Rodrigo was especially wasteful when chances did come. Edited September 2, 2018 by Burning Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 DEPORTIVO ALAVÉS 0-1 RCD ESPANYOL (HT) Leo Baptistao with the only goal of the first half for the away side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Espanyol legend Sergio García makes it 0-2 to Espanyol, 50 mins played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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