Joshyboy 36 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Does this sound like a glorified loan deal to anyone else? Hes going to come here, experience the rough and tumble of a more physical league, build himself up (helping us achieve our goals at the same time) and then when Barcelona come back in, and they will, hes going to go back, hes made that fact public already, so a player I was really excited about and looking and hopeful about for the future of our midfield could just up and leave during any window Barcelona want him back. Still a great player but my opinion of him dropped substantially when I read that, I can't blame him, but it doesn't mean I have to be happy about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Oriol Romeu likes 'hard football' and feels at home at Chelseahttp://www.guardian....+%28Football%29Promising quotes from the article, regarding his future..I'm more of an English player rather than what people consider a typical "Barça player"Over here, football is about strength where Spanish football is slower, more precise. But I like hard football.And.. a not so reassuring quote.."I am ambitious and the only way to ensure big things happen in the future is to work hard and learn now.Big things = Barca. CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 LMAO build our hopes up and then crush them Term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalBlues 2,817 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 "My situation case is different [to Cesc Fabregas']. He was 15 when he moved and was with the Barcelona youth team from a very young age. He was here [in England] from 15 to 24 years old. He grew and became great at Arsenal," he told Sport."Barcelona resigned him after many years. I have just arrived here and I still need to grow. I'm not comparable to Cesc."Romeu was also quizzed on whether he would consider playing for the Catalan giants again, in which he replied: "I do not know, I cannot answer. First of all I need to look at what I can do here at Chelsea. I would not want to go back and not play, I'm happy where I am."The 20-year-old spoke of Barcelona's signing of Javier Mascherano in 2010 which limited his progress into the first team."It was a logical decision [for Barcelona to sign Mascherano]. If the coach is missing a player, you have to sign him. Mascherano is one of the best signings of recent years. He is hardworking and humble although I was disappointed by his arrival," he continued."It did in a way give me more strength to play but what stopped me was the knee injury suffered in Las Palmas which prevented me from having a good season, yet these things happen."Another very positive interview for us CHOULO19 and Sheva. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Well that's not out of the ordinary.Fabregas left Barcelona when they where not that great, so after seeing what he miss he wanted to go back. Romeu leaves when they are great, so he knows what he wants....more game time!It's the same issue for our youngsters. Take the example of Scott Sinclair. Was at Chelsea for so many years, but left for more opportunity.He is doing good at Swansea, but do you think he wants to come back to Chelsea today? NO!He wants to continue playing and become great. And maybe in 4 to 5 years time he will assess where he is at. And if he is at a great lvl and want to move to a bigger club then he will.While as to Romeu, there is not many choices after Chelsea. And if he is not going to be a first team starter, then any smart man will stay here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Another very positive interview for usIs it so? He's saying the right words, but there's a hint of "my time for Barca will come soon". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker10 946 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 So what you guys think of Romeu performances so far in his first year?I have to say i see a lot of flaws in his game and AVB has shown a lot of undeserved faith in him. some of his performances also has been severely overrated based on a few hard tackles. His man marking, distribution, and positioning is not good enough.On the buy back thing, i would say a five million profit would be a good deal by us if he goes back to Barca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 So what you guys think of Romeu performances so far in his first year?I have to say i see a lot of flaws in his game and AVB has shown a lot of undeserved faith in him. some of his performances also has been severely overrated based on a few hard tackles. His man marking, distribution, and positioning is not good enough.On the buy back thing, i would say a five million profit would be a good deal by us if he goes back to Barca.Imo he was good up until the past few games, he started giving the ball away cheaply and getting caught out of position frequently - i'm guessing AVB noticed this, which is why he's been on the bench a lot more lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 He's been poor for quite some time now. He was dropped recently but even before that happened, he was poor for about 4 or 5 games in a row. Very strange considering he started off well. He still suits our style better than Mikel, but now that Essien is fit, Romeu shouldn't be playing unless he improves his form. It's hilarious to see people suddenly delighted with Mikel's return from injury. Mikel may not be as much of a liability as Romeu has been in recent games, but he's still an average player and not good enough for us at all. BLionheart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 He's been poor for quite some time now. He was dropped recently but even before that happened, he was poor for about 4 or 5 games in a row. Very strange considering he started off well. He still suits our style better than Mikel, but now that Essien is fit, Romeu shouldn't be playing unless he improves his form. It's hilarious to see people suddenly delighted with Mikel's return from injury. Mikel may not be as much of a liability as Romeu has been in recent games, but he's still an average player and not good enough for us at all.Seriously I never understood this. capriccioso and Blue Armour 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 He's been poor for quite some time now. He was dropped recently but even before that happened, he was poor for about 4 or 5 games in a row. Very strange considering he started off well. He still suits our style better than Mikel, but now that Essien is fit, Romeu shouldn't be playing unless he improves his form. It's hilarious to see people suddenly delighted with Mikel's return from injury. Mikel may not be as much of a liability as Romeu has been in recent games, but he's still an average player and not good enough for us at all.I'm no Mikel fan, but if Barcelona can do with Busquets I don't see why we should complain about having Mikel as an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm no Mikel fan, but if Barcelona can do with Busquets I don't see why we should complain about having Mikel as an option.Mikel is a decent player and an alright substitute option to have, but we need a better starting DM. Question marks have appeared over Romeu despite having an impressive start. Not sure if he's the guy to be a regular in our "new" side starting next season. If he isn't, then the club definitely has to sign someone else. Mikel may have been an okay player but we need to start thinking about getting ourselves back to the level we were at in the 04-08 years with Makelele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Zubizarreta (sports director): "We have a first option on Oriol Romeu, but at this moment we don't plan to sign him back."Andre fucking told you, but you didn't believe. BlueLion., Madmax and CHOULO19 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 The similarities between Romeu and Busquets football wise, quick one touch passing, is incredible, In which Romeu has positives to his game, diving, playacting, which are absent, and is going through the physical environment in the Premier League which can only get him better. Munian----Thiago----Mata------Martinez----Romeu-----Future Spanish midfield still looks orgasmic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 So what you guys think of Romeu performances so far in his first year?I have to say i see a lot of flaws in his game and AVB has shown a lot of undeserved faith in him. some of his performances also has been severely overrated based on a few hard tackles. His man marking, distribution, and positioning is not good enough.On the buy back thing, i would say a five million profit would be a good deal by us if he goes back to Barca.Severely overrated. Stylistically he may offer something quite different than our other potential holding midfielders but I'm not sure that's what we will want in the future or if he is even good enough.Not sure where the Busquets analogies come from either. Do people even look past the fact that he came from Barcelona? The guy is a much more traditional defensive midfielder than anyone Barcelona have. The only quality I think he does have that resembles a Barcelona midfielder is how quick he is to press which might be handy if AVB even considers going back to a pressing game-style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Andre fucking told you, but you didn't believe.Got a source mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Severely overrated. Stylistically he may offer something quite different than our other potential holding midfielders but I'm not sure that's what we will want in the future or if he is even good enough.Not sure where the Busquets analogies come from either. Do people even look past the fact that he came from Barcelona? The guy is a much more traditional defensive midfielder than anyone Barcelona have. The only quality I think he does have that resembles a Barcelona midfielder is how quick he is to press which might be handy if AVB even considers going back to a pressing game-style.I think you hit the point there. I don't think Oriols form has declined too much but rather that our style of play is changing. He was brilliant with the high-line high-pressure defense with fast-passing attacks. But I don't think the current (attempt at) possession football suites him too much. I would much prefer we start Mikel with our current style of play.I agree his game is not too Barcelona-ish, but I still think his tactical awareness, one-touch passing, and sheer composure make him a great prospect for any team to have, especially at only 20 years of age.In all honesty, I think DM is our least concern atm. We have two descent options there ( yes I do rate Mikel highly) and even essien has proved in the past that he can brilliant in that position. Kostas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Got a source mate?http://twitter.com/barcastuff CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 http://twitter.com/barcastuffCheers I guess it's official, they don't have a buy-back clause. Bring out the . Although, in all honesty, that would make little diference if Oriol wants to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teignman 441 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I think some people are rushing to judgment on Oriol. His first appearances were impressive, but he's been quite poor as of late. Mind you, he's 20 and has gone from playing in the Segunda Division to the PL. Obviously he has some flaws, but he's far from the finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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