On May 17 2014 17:26 Ysellian wrote:
Those bidding wars do the opposite of what competition should be doing for the consumer. Same here in the Netherlands, when there was just one provider for international football I was getting far more for my money than at the moment when are two. Really sucks to be honest.

Unfortunately, the same is happening with a lot areas where things are privatized (just look at the dutch energy market or railway system). Yet competition is usually the biggest argument in favor of it. As for me, I don't mind so much, it's a good way of limiting the hours per week I watch footy.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

May 17 2014 12:33 GMT

#16844

Super Saturday, Trophy Bonanza!!!

FA Cup Final
Arsenal vs Hull City
Kick Off -

La Liga Final Day Showdown
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Atletico avoid defeat and they are champions - Barcelona win they are champions
Kick Off -

DFB-Pokal Final
Dortmund vs Bayern Munchen
Kick Off -

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

May 17 2014 12:34 GMT

#16845

Super Saturday fighting!!! :D
Also is an Ecuador vs Netherlands international friendly if you fancy watching that at

g y p s y

53 Posts

May 17 2014 12:39 GMT

#16846

OH MY GOD MY GUNNERS! Could be first trophy in 9 years since 2005. LETS GO GOOONERSSSSSSSSS

Micro_Jackson

Germany2002 Posts

May 17 2014 12:45 GMT

#16847

Hull, Barca and Dortmund will raise the trophys.

Kleinmuuhg

Vanuatu4091 Posts

May 17 2014 12:49 GMT

#16848

On May 17 2014 21:45 Micro_Jackson wrote:
Hull, Barca and Dortmund will raise the trophys.

arsena athletico and bayern

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

May 17 2014 12:52 GMT

#16849

I think Barca will do it too for some reason which will be really harsh but its Barca at home win and they are champions they HAVE to be favorites? lol.

WillyWanker

France1915 Posts

May 17 2014 13:00 GMT

#16850

I'd say 70-30 Atletico. Barça is in a terrible shape, and even if Atletico players aren't too fresh either, they know how to defend a 0-0... Barça has gotten worse, they haven't improved, they even drew against Elche knowing that they would lose the title if Atletico won their game.
They're miraculously still in the race for the championship, so why not, after all? I can also see Atletico melt and lose both titles in 1 week, that wouldn't be so surprising...

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

May 17 2014 13:02 GMT

#16851

Yeah don't forget it takes what like 5 minutes of Messi going stupid mode and the game is away from Atletico xD
That is what is in the favor of Barcelona and too with Real in the champions league final. Ronaldo wonder goal and all of a sudden Atletico have to come out and chase things which is not where they want to be vs the bigger teams.

Like you say though, no reason why Atletico wont be able to just /defend a 0-0 xD

Steveling

Greece10806 Posts

May 17 2014 13:17 GMT

#16852

Damn, this will be so awesome.
Two huge titles for atletico in one week.
Think I'd like them to win both.

sharkie

Austria18636 Posts

May 17 2014 13:41 GMT

#16853

pretty disgusting how Mandzukic is being treated by Bayern the last few weeks...
He's played two very good seasons for them and they thank him in this way...

Mensol

14536 Posts

May 17 2014 13:44 GMT

#16854

This is how Pep treat his players, sharkie.

i'll be so happy if Mandzukic signs for Chelsea and score against Bayern in CL :3

On May 17 2014 22:17 Steveling wrote:
Damn, this will be so awesome.
Two huge titles for atletico in one week.
Think I'd like them to win both.

high five, Steve.

Let's cheer together for Atletico Madrid.

WillyWanker

France1915 Posts

May 17 2014 14:00 GMT

#16855

On May 17 2014 22:44 Mensol wrote:
This is how Pep treat his players, sharkie.

Yeah he's the only one treating players like that...

That doesn't even come close to how Mourinho treated Casillas, for example... And one could argue that Casillas did a lot more for RM than Mandzukic for Bayern

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

May 17 2014 14:02 GMT

#16856

But Ancelotti has done the same thing? xD

Liquid`Drone

Norway28796 Posts

May 17 2014 14:05 GMT

#16857

Managers are obliged to what they think is best for their teams not what they think is best for their players..

sometimes in rare cases like someone who has been loyal for 15 years or whatever then yeah maybe you extend their contract for another year to please fans as pleasing fans is important for the team, but if someone had two good seasons but doesn't fit into your future plans then whatever, drop them.

WillyWanker

France1915 Posts

May 17 2014 14:05 GMT

#16858

If Ancelotti thought Lopez was better than Casillas, it would be him playing in the CL, just saying... Ancelotti basically had to clean Mourinho's mess, and he couldn't put Lopez on the bench like that, so he gave them both responsibilities. I bet next season we'll see Casillas play in la Liga again.

GTR

51594 Posts

May 17 2014 14:20 GMT

#16859

FA Cup and DFB Pokal back-to-back... don't think I'll be going to bed tonight.

Micro_Jackson

Germany2002 Posts

May 17 2014 14:22 GMT

#16860

Yea i feel sorry for the dude that makes >5 million a year playing football and will most likely make more money next year...
We have no idea what happens behind the scenes, Mandzukic has a reputation for beeing a loner, and they bought Lewandowski so maybe he was a bit of a doughbag. We will never know.

And Guardiola will do what he thinks gives the team the best chance of success. Like every other pro manager.