The 2016/17 season was not one that we
Barca fans will want to remember. We won’t talk about how that lot from Madrid
won La Liga. We definitely won’t talk about Juventus. So, what else is there?
Well, of course, there is the future. Let’s talk about that!
Barca fans will want to remember. We won’t talk about how that lot from Madrid
won La Liga. We definitely won’t talk about Juventus. So, what else is there?
Well, of course, there is the future. Let’s talk about that!
Things can change very quickly in football
and if last season wasn’t one of our finest of all time, there’s no reason to
say that the next one can’t be. The dust has yet to even begin to settle on the
2016/17 campaign, but here we assess our chances of reclaiming La Liga in 12
months’ time.
and if last season wasn’t one of our finest of all time, there’s no reason to
say that the next one can’t be. The dust has yet to even begin to settle on the
2016/17 campaign, but here we assess our chances of reclaiming La Liga in 12
months’ time.
Barca are actually favourites in the
very early La Liga betting for next term. We’re priced at odds of even money,
whilst “they” are a shade longer at odds of 11/10. Indeed, lest any real gloom
linger for too long, you should also know that the oddsmakers have installed
Barcelona as favourites for next season’s Champions League too!
very early La Liga betting for next term. We’re priced at odds of even money,
whilst “they” are a shade longer at odds of 11/10. Indeed, lest any real gloom
linger for too long, you should also know that the oddsmakers have installed
Barcelona as favourites for next season’s Champions League too!
Lionel Messi and co are rated as a 9/2
shot to lift the Champions League in 2018. Again, that other bunch from the
capital are not far behind in the betting, available at odds of 11/2. (Latest
odds provided by www.FootballBettingHub.Com. Even the best of teams can have a bad day – or season – whilst even lesser
clubs can, from time to time, enjoy great success. Leicester City, we’re looking at you.
shot to lift the Champions League in 2018. Again, that other bunch from the
capital are not far behind in the betting, available at odds of 11/2. (Latest
odds provided by www.FootballBettingHub.Com. Even the best of teams can have a bad day – or season – whilst even lesser
clubs can, from time to time, enjoy great success. Leicester City, we’re looking at you.
As the quote, attributed to a number of
different people, goes: “Some days you’re the pigeon, some days you’re the
statue”.
different people, goes: “Some days you’re the pigeon, some days you’re the
statue”.
Which begs the question, is 2017-18 our
season to soar high above the rest of the pack in La Liga. Or will some
white mierda de pájaro descend on us?
season to soar high above the rest of the pack in La Liga. Or will some
white mierda de pájaro descend on us?
Well, surprise, surprise, we’re here to
say that next year, this mighty and irrepressible club, this force of nature,
this institution, will return to its rightful place. Of course, it will not be
easy and we have in line a hugely interesting summer of transfer rumours. Then
yet more rumours. And more. And, perhaps, somewhere along the line the odd
signing.
say that next year, this mighty and irrepressible club, this force of nature,
this institution, will return to its rightful place. Of course, it will not be
easy and we have in line a hugely interesting summer of transfer rumours. Then
yet more rumours. And more. And, perhaps, somewhere along the line the odd
signing.
The huge TV deals in England and, to a
lesser extent, Germany mean that the market is hotter and harder than ever. We
do not yet know what will happen to Neymar and there is even, whisper it very,
very quietly, the outside chance that Lionel Messi could leave.
lesser extent, Germany mean that the market is hotter and harder than ever. We
do not yet know what will happen to Neymar and there is even, whisper it very,
very quietly, the outside chance that Lionel Messi could leave.
That said, we fancy the odds of
Cristiano Ronaldo moving to the Red half of Manchester are better than those of
Messi moving to the Blue half. Ignoring the financial allure of the English
sides, the fact remains that for many players, especially in Spain and South
America, Barca has an almost unique appeal.
Cristiano Ronaldo moving to the Red half of Manchester are better than those of
Messi moving to the Blue half. Ignoring the financial allure of the English
sides, the fact remains that for many players, especially in Spain and South
America, Barca has an almost unique appeal.
And of course, whilst La Liga cannot
compete financially with the Premier League, there is no doubt that Blaugrana
can punch its weight. The squad undoubtedly needs additions, with midfield an
area for concern. Oriol Romeu has come on leaps and bounds away from Camp Nou
and could be interesting, whilst Ander Herrera is another potential target. The
former Atheltic Bilbao star has enjoyed a great season at Man United, was voted
their player of the year and is now a full Spain international.
compete financially with the Premier League, there is no doubt that Blaugrana
can punch its weight. The squad undoubtedly needs additions, with midfield an
area for concern. Oriol Romeu has come on leaps and bounds away from Camp Nou
and could be interesting, whilst Ander Herrera is another potential target. The
former Atheltic Bilbao star has enjoyed a great season at Man United, was voted
their player of the year and is now a full Spain international.
Ultimately though, perhaps we are just
optimists. Football is as much about faith and hope as logic, so, take it from
us, Barca will win La Liga next season!
optimists. Football is as much about faith and hope as logic, so, take it from
us, Barca will win La Liga next season!
