Comments on: Tidbits

By: Mal

Mal — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:27:14 +0000

Lol…just realized that with a bit of work Marchena could double for Mr. Bean with the pic used of him above tho.

Sorry guys, just something i that popped into mind.

Marchena has done enough over the years for me to become more confident in him as a defender.

By: Mal

Mal — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:24:54 +0000

Not the keenest where Marchena is concerned in the def mid area but to allow Albiol-Alexis to mature i guess i’d settle.

By: Kuku

Kuku — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:07:40 +0000

Honestly, I would like Albelda to not even be in the team. If I wore a Valencia jersey, I would still be slightly uncomfortable till he is around and Timo issue is not resolved one way or the other.

If Alexis-Albiol partnership matures and holds steady, Marchena could fill the role of Albelda as a holding midfielder.

By: Mal

Mal — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:55:57 +0000

I agree Fayez. It’s best to give a full renewal instead of rehashing.

In my opinion, as harsh as i sounds the midfield duo of Albelda and Baraja have served their time and because of injury and conflict respectively should move on (Albelda) or be given a secondary (sub) role (Baraja). I like them both but there was so much surrounding Albelda, the rock of our midfield for so long now, even before Koeman…he wanted to leave the club (i do agree that he felt under-apprciated and was comparing player treatment (money/pay) to Athetico Madrid for example) and i think at his age that would be best. Baraja, i have always admired. I remember when we won the League for the first time since the 70’s and Aimar got injured during the championship run and he stepped up and took the midfield by full force and was inspirational on route to glory.

We need some imagination in the center of the park. It didn’t seem like rocket science to me. Albiol-Alexis needed to grow; so did Banega-Maduro it’s not like one of Albelda-Baraja would have remained even if the younger players were given a chance. I would like to see more done in this area.

Morientes and Angulo (especially him). He is our super trooper and has been this for many a year…he can cross yes he can cross…although you all love Joaquin he has not ever impressed me with his ability to center aerial passes…never was a strong point of his game. Angulo’s strengh and weakness was his ability to be used as a utility player over the years (I guess each player has a role).

As always i like to hear your opinions so tell me what you think.

Thanks for making fan life interesting guys.

By: Mal

Mal — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:34:22 +0000

That’s a wonderful video. It’s good to see the captains are a mix of youth and experience. Also it’s good to have such a good start.

By: Dina

Dina — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:28:30 +0000

That video is truly the best video I’ve ever watched that was made for VCF. Creative, overwhelming, it really touches the hearts of all the Los Che fans there are.
I’m going to watch this everytime we lose a match.
GO PIRATES!!

By: Fayez

Fayez — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:10:47 +0000

I think Marchena and Albiol make good captains. As for Albelda being a captain, I think it was a wise choice from him refuse the armband. The team currently needs unity and bringing Albelda back as a captain will just cause tensions between the squad and fans.

By: John

John — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:05:01 +0000

Albelda should have never been captain of Valencia in the first place, Albelda has attitude problems and likes to mix himself up in the business of the higher ups at the club. after the lawsuit 3/4 of Valencia’s Spanish fans hate him and most of them whistled and jeered him when he came on against Osasuna. Soriano does not want any more public protests in front of the Mestalla so Albelda will never be captain again. Emery’s decision to let the players pick captains was right and this decision reflects the will of the players so there will be no devision like how there was when Albelda was made captain or when Baraja was made captain because all the players decided for themselves.

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:16:18 +0000

im glad albelda is not a captain, i hate him!! i thnk including vicente is great for his morale! hope he stays away from injury!

By: Nilton

Nilton — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:18:33 +0000

Cesar, great work, keeping up the streak!!! Btw, has anyone noticed that this is one of the most active blog in al la liga blogs; I mean, barca and real might have more fans but they are NOT as dedicated as we are….
Cesar, you should try to pull back that entry you wrote a couple of months ago in which everybody got to introduce themselves to the other readers, it’s the beginning of the season and new readers keep coming… That should help u with the streak…