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La Liga, 2016-17

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Callum McGregor, Jul 11, 2016.

Discuss La Liga, 2016-17 in the World Football area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. McChiellini..

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    His pace is tearing them a new *..

    Didn't think he was a good player to be honest but he's showing them up big time..
     
  2. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Messi .....has there ever been a better passer of the ball in the history of the game ?
     
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  3. Barry Robson

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    Great reception for Sergio Roberto
     
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    Nope..
     
  5. McChiellini..

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    I actually thought it was a pisstake like we did with Efe, until they reminded us of his winner v Psg..
     
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    He just makes it look so easy, the timing and weight of the pass, it's a joy to watch.
     
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    Good save, Suarez would usually bury that, reactions are usually quick as *
     
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    Must be the best ever..
     
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    Neymar had quiet game by his standards.
     
  10. Barry Robson

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    Great goal, brilliant from Neymar and good finish from Gomes. Neymar has been a threat all night
     
  11. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Great work from Neymar.
     
  13. Barry Robson

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    Poor refereeing there
     
  14. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    Bitton must run him close :fear:
     
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    He's right up there mate :50: :84:
     
  16. ILoveTheCeltic

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    I would say no, he's the best passer of all time, especially as he does it in the final 3rd of the pitch and the range he can drop a ball over a defence, ping it from one wing to the other, slide balls through half a dozen players on a plate all with pinpoint accuracy and perfect weight. He's probably the best dribbler ever also in addition to that he's probably one of the top 10 goalscorers ever and one of the top at least 30 freekick takers and his vision is probably around 1st place of all time as well.

    Best guy to ever kick a ball for me.
     
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  17. ILoveTheCeltic

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    He's a decent player I think, he's like their version of Callum McGregor though just a decent player with nice ability but never going to be a top player for them. He played really well at right-back for them last season and got into the Spain team and played a few games there for them but he's struggled this season, made a few mistakes but I think is well liked by their fans as a half decent wee workhorse and good squad player.
     
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    Ha has just overtaken jimmy McGrory and scored a total of 551 competitive career goals for club and country.
     
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    Not that I've seen. That's why I'm convinced he's the best ever by quite a way. There are only two things he's not the best in the world at (and Ronaldo is probably the best at those) taking penalties and heading the ball.

    But that's his height. When he heads the ball he's got excellent technique. That goal against UTD in the UCL final of 2009 where he signalled to Xavi (who else) to cross the ball over and behind the Utd defender, then Xavi placed it nearly on his head but he had to adjust little and it was so beautiful, he basically just let the ball bounce off him and float over Van Der Sar. But of course it was all about the control and amount of bounce he placed on it.

    But aye apart from those two things he's the best at everything else. It's a matter of opinion though. But he's just too good, it's an impossible talent. Like I mentioned in this thread before I think, I love how he sees passes that no one else sees until he's made it and it's like *, how did he see that and how did he hit it with the exact amount of weight? I think his team mates even get caught out by surprise.

    His quarterback pass is almost unplayable.

    It's quite incredible that McGrory's record lasted so long against the best player ever. I know others have past it but for Messi to do it is phenomenal.

    McGrory must've been something else though, imagine scoring 551 goals jeez oh. It does * me off we don't have any watchable footage of him. I imagine he could score from practically any position. Plus the fact he knocked back almost double wages to play for Arsenal because "not playing for Celtic just wouldn't feel right." :notworthy
     
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    Still got a fair way to go to catch Pele's 1281. :giggle1: