Comments on: Barcelona tie is perfect for football but West Ham must come first

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:26:59 +0000

Caribkid, while I wouldn’t disagree that Barcelona are tight, I wouldn’t call it their strength (I don’t think you can when you consider their attack), and it comes about largely because of their pressing all round the pitch, as you say.

What I mean is that the actual back line is not their strength. It can be got at, as ours can.

By: Caribkid

Caribkid — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:19:27 +0000

well written, but one glaring error. Barcelona is the highest ranked defense in La Liga, having conceded the fewest goals.

Barca plays tremendous team defense by pressing the ball immediately when it is lost regardless of where it is on the pitch. Messi and henry defending on the edge of their penalty box is a common sight.

By: taryur

taryur — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:13:06 +0000

i think nothing is impossible..we can beat barca 2 qualify for the champ league but my fear is the defence espsanga…can he kip up with the pressure frm dani alvez.

By: wan

wan — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:39:32 +0000

Messi is in godlike form currently though. I dont think ive seen a better play who has been as consistent as he has been for the last 1 season. Watch him take apart valencia. He’s immense

By: Lithuanian Gooner

Lithuanian Gooner — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:34:48 +0000

Proud to be ARSENAL fan

By: Lithuanian Gooner

Lithuanian Gooner — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:33:48 +0000

Proud to be ARSENAL fan!!!!!!

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:58:29 +0000

Great article mate. I don’t care what anyone says, we have a great chance of beating Barca. And we have always loved being the underdogs. Can’t wait for the game.

Starting line up will be interesting, do we keep Messi quiet or go for it?

But yeah, West Spam is a massive game. Could have a massive bearing on the rest of the season? Here’s hoping Blackburn & the Pool do their thing.

By: sadiq

sadiq — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:42:36 +0000

well said