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That is quite appalling for an official statement. What happened to the "Thanks for all your efforts" stock quote.Mancitybluemoon1 said:
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Great signing for Chelsea
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Although the statement is a bit unnecessary, you can't help but look at those stats and be surprised by his lack of contribution especially in a Barca side that probably have 80% of the ball in most games and create numerous chances
First and foremost, he is a quality player, but I'm still trying to work out where he is going to play for Chelsea to suit their team
Will it be alongside Matic in a two man midfield? Or alongside Hazard and Oscar in a 'three' behind Costa?
If it is the former, then I think that weakens Chelsea defensively, if it is the latter then that would probably make more sense but he doesn't really fit in with the quick counters that won games at the Etihad and Anfield
Chelsea don't really play 'keep ball' which is where Fabregas excels, he played like that at Arsenal and Barca. Chelsea are more a defensively solid team that are hard to break down, and that goes for their forward players as well, but im not convinced Fabregas fits in with this Mourinho styled ethos
First and foremost, he is a quality player, but I'm still trying to work out where he is going to play for Chelsea to suit their team
Will it be alongside Matic in a two man midfield? Or alongside Hazard and Oscar in a 'three' behind Costa?
If it is the former, then I think that weakens Chelsea defensively, if it is the latter then that would probably make more sense but he doesn't really fit in with the quick counters that won games at the Etihad and Anfield
Chelsea don't really play 'keep ball' which is where Fabregas excels, he played like that at Arsenal and Barca. Chelsea are more a defensively solid team that are hard to break down, and that goes for their forward players as well, but im not convinced Fabregas fits in with this Mourinho styled ethos
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Ric said:It does seem like an unnecessary cheap shot. Not sure what their motivation was for putting it on their official site, but it doesn't reflect well on them as a club.
Very odd - could understand it more if the club was under pressure for selling him but they're not so quite extraordinary. Hope the stats are true when it comes to next seasons run in!
vintiz
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Does this mean we get pogba/koke/barkely ? I'd be happy with any of those next summer !
Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Whatever the club thought about him or his contributions, that reads like it's been written by a twelve year old. What did they think that would achieve?
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adrianr said:Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Whatever the club thought about him or his contributions, that reads like it's been written by a twelve year old. What did they think that would achieve?
I think they trying to save face with the Barcelona fans...maybe they are hoping the fans will support the sale more if they give a reason?.....I agree tho, very strange thing to do...
nmc
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adrianr said:Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Whatever the club thought about him or his contributions, that reads like it's been written by a twelve year old. What did they think that would achieve?
Just read it again and having unceremoniously shown him the door they have now followed that up with a statement that says you will basically be no loss because you were shite in the second half of each season anyway. I bet this has caused a bit of a debate over the Corn Flakes and Toast in the Spanish squad. Just surprised they didn't add a bit about the fact he smells....
nmc
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adrianr said:Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Whatever the club thought about him or his contributions, that reads like it's been written by a twelve year old. What did they think that would achieve?