Lots to Say, But Not Really …
By: Cesar | June 25th, 2007
It’s been some time since I updated the blog. But that’s not because I didn’t have anything to say. It’s because I needed things to simmer, to percolate in my brain, to swish around and gather moss, to …
Oh! There’s not really much going on. Let’s admit it! But then again, there is!
– Item: Javier Arizmendi is now with Valencia.
I don’t know what to think of the lad. He’s a tall, lanky striker in the mold of John Carew. But as I’ve said before, I was never a big fan of Alieu. Arizmendi’s said to have a ton of potential and he played adequately at Deportivo the past few years, but is this the type of guy we’re going to sign?
He reminds me a lot of Angulo … that’s not saying much.
Also, he’s ultra-right wing, bringing his political leanings over with him. Another guy for Oleguer to fight with? There’s lots of talk around the message boards that Arizmendi is an awful signing, a Quique transfer and a sign of our impending mediocrity in the face of Carboni’s dismissal.
Let’s give the lad a chance. We’ll see.
– Item: Miguel Ángel Ruiz is our new sporting director.
So an Atleti runs Valencia and a Valenciano (Garcia Pitarch) runs Atletico. Go figure.
Ruiz was sporting director of Atlético Madrid from 1994 until 2000, in charge of the club when they won the double (doblete) in the 1995-96 season. Good results, eh?
Well, he was also on board when a certain former Valencia coach named Claudio Ranieri led Atletico Madrid to the 2nd Division in the 1999-00 season, this with players such as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Christain Vieri on board.
So what do we say? Wait & see, I suppose …
– Item: Carboni’s Gone
You know, just in case you didn’t know …
He’s gone and what does this mean? Well, it means no David Trezueget. That money went to Arizmendi (this doesn’t seem right, huh?). It also means no Wesley Sniejder, who Carboni really wanted here and Quique didn’t. Ajax’s sporting director let the press know Sniejder’s staying put and that’s that. So who do we target now? What does Mr. Ruiz need to focus on? There’s talk of Diego Forlan, but does that really excite anyone? Again, let’s see …
– Item: Some guy joins Barcelona
Ya ya ya, the new ‘Galacticos’ signed Thierry Henry. How will they all share the ball is what I want to know. Can you already see the scenes in the locker room with Messi, Eto’o, Ronaldhino and Henry all whining about not getting the ball? Can you sense my extreme jealousy at these mega-rich clubs with their fancy colors and good players? How I wish Valencia could sign a big name like that …
– Item: New Kits
See the picture above? What do you think? I like the white one and will miss the all-black kit. I also wish they’d make a nice senyera, unlike the one of a few years back.
Your thoughts?
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To be honest, Cesar, I’m not really into the new Henry signing. I was happy with looking at Chivu and Toure, but Henry? Please. It smacks of galactico-ism and it disgusts me.
Valencia will be good next year, as always. They’re a solid club and their coach is actually pretty good, if not top-notch. With Joaquin continuing to improve, Villa being Villa, and Cañi avoiding the glass shards, there’s little to suggest a dip in form for next year. It’s just that Real Madrid looks good enough to repeat and Barcelona (while continuing to whine for another year (sigh) about lame crap) will pound out the wins thanks to our ridiculous budget.
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Cesar, I don’t rate Arizmendi. He’s a step down in my opinion. Hopefully he will become a super sub. Diego Forlan? Hmmm. well he does play well in La Liga. Maybe? I am more excited about him than Arizmendi.
Did we get Alexis for the back? We need two to replace Ayala and asap.
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I’m not too excited about Arizmendi joining Valencia considering I think that he is a mediocre player. Plus, the fact that he is a fascist doesn’t make me too happy. Don’t let the fact that Valencia haven’t made a big signing, a la Henry, get you down. We already have some pretty big names that people would love/pay big money to have on their team such as Villa, Silva, Joaquin, etc. I think we’ll have an average campaign next season for every reason that Isaiah was kind enough to point out
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Well, I saw Arizmendi’s playing in a couple of matches only, but from what I saw, I can fairly say he is a professional player in hunting the posts. He wasn’t as versatile as angulo, but as Cesar said, he is good at the right side, where Juaquin usually advances from the midfield. Arizmendi sounds like a new Corradi, who can score three goals per season. However, I hope he would turn me wrong, and achieve the impossible.
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As George pointed out, he can score three goals per season. But he can also hit the post three times per match. I desperately wish for a change in luck for him or… I wouldn’t want to imagine the consequences.
As for Alexis, I believe he is presented today. It’s finally official. I can’t wait for Timo to present.
I hope another year’s failing to win any trophy to finally make up Soler’s mind to fire Quique and bring some top-level coach, at least someone with proper ability to judge players. But he seems perfect pleased with Quique this year.
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