http://valencia.theoffside.com News from Valencia Football CLub in the Spanish La Liga Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:11:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While I could write about the Samuel Eto'o transfer rumors (yawn) or the possibility of Luis Aragones replacing Unai Emery as head coach (whatever ...), I thought this was infinitely more interesting ... According to Setanta Sports, Valencia's Mestalla is Europe's noisiest stadium. Here's what they have to say: ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/mestalla-noisiest-stadium-in-europe.html So the schedule for the new season is out ... Looks like Unai Emery's boys will have a tough go at it near the end of the season, when many of Spain's top clubs will be meeting Los Che for the right to carry the La Liga Championship in their ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/fixtures-0809.html In light of yesterday's stupid, inane news item about Valencia in MARCA, I thought it would be wise to share where I get proper, legitimate Valencia news. I'll also list where I connect with like-minded fans. Forums and discussion groups can be wonderful places to get breaking news and connect ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/where-to-get-proper-valencia-news.html Does MARCA have anything better to do? The veritable Spanish sports daily/bird cage liner must be bored after the exaltation of the Euro 2008 championship. When they're not trying to speed the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to their beloved Real Madrid or trying to coax Raul onto the national team, ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/marca-and-yellow-journalism.html David Albelda has been in football purgatory for some time now. He looks happy in the photo with Vicente, but it's been some time since he's smiled football-wise. Since ex-gaff Ronald Koeman sprayed his scent around the Mestalla and fired Albelda, Santiago Canizares and Angulo, the three have been in ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/q-and-a-with-david-albelda-and-news.html So the Juan Villalonga era has begun. Villalonga, an international businessman who was the former president of Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica, reached an agreement with Our Beloved on Wednesday to take over the running of the club. Villalonga is hoping to bring success back to the Mestalla. "I've always had Valencia and ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/squad-breakdown-and-notes.html It's not quite the pre-season, but more like the season before the pre-season. We affectionately call it the 'Pre-preseason', that dead zone when transfers take place, rumors abound and general silliness prevails. There's no football on the telly, no basketball, American football or ice hockey to keep us entertained. The ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/7-things-i-think-i-think-pre-preseason-valencia-20089.html Hello my fellow Valencia supporters! I'm back and boy, it's been quite the summer so far! David Villa transfer rumors, a supposed buyer for the club, a new kit ... Oh, and did you hear that Spain won the European championship?? What a summer! What an unbelievable time to be ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/im-back-baby-and-villa-will-be-too.html Just a small note to let you know I'm still here, reading all the comments and still checking up on my Beloved as they try to remake their squad. Thanks all! Remember to read the Spain Euro 2008 blog, where I'll be concentrating my efforts for the next month. I ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/amunt-and-im-off-to-spain.html So I've wanted to write this Valencia Season in Review for some weeks now, but one thing or another got in the way. Life has its ways of playing tricks. But here it is. For what it's worth, this will be my last post on the Valencia blog for a ... http://valencia.theoffside.com/team-news/incredibly-short-incredibly-tedious-valencia-season-in-review.html