Sam, Rik and Toni (still in the cafe) get on to your questions, some of which concern Laporta's position after the Olmo case, Laporta as president, the Araujo to Juve rumours, potential signings, and more.
2025-01-10 08:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni talk about Barcelona's double victory, at the CSD and on the pitch in Saudi Arabia as they reached the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. Hopefully the ambient cafe noise isn't too distracting - we moved inside after about three minutes because of the wind!
2025-01-09 15:02:54 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone, hope the new year has got off to a good start for you. On Thursday we'll get together to record a Q&A so please fire away with any questions, either here or on Discord. Olmo, Spanish Super Cup, or anything else you want.
2025-01-08 17:34:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni talk about the Dani Olmo (and Pau Victor) registration situation, Joan Laporta's position, and a little about the 4-0 Copa del Rey round of 32 win over Barbastro.
2025-01-06 14:10:18 +0000 UTC View PostAll the dates wrapped in bacon and advent calendars have been eaten, so how was 2024 for Barcelona? Who was the best player? The most improved? And what does 2025 have in store for Hansi Flick and his merry band of footballers?
Happy New Year to you all and thank you for your continued support throughout 2024.
Stay Positive!
2024-12-30 14:31:05 +0000 UTC View PostSam, Rik and Toni discuss another Barcelona defeat, this time at home to Atlético Madrid on Saturday. Barça enjoyed the better chances but Alexander Sørloth's 96th minute earned Atlético a 12th straight win in all competitions and moved them ahead of Hansi Flick's side at the top of LaLiga.
Did Barça deserve more? Brilliant Pedri. Rating the first half of the season. And more.
¡Stay Positive!
2024-12-23 14:07:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Rik, Sam and Toni chat about the big match on Saturday and answer your questions ahead of Atletico's visit. What's going wrong? How much of a factor is the stadium? The Grada de Animacion stand-off, does Toni really not enjoy any Christmas foods... and more
2024-12-19 11:49:07 +0000 UTC View PostWe will record a preview ahead of the Atlético Madrid game on Thursday (game Saturday, 9pm KO local time), find out why Rik was mixing with Cat after giving them a 2/10... and take any questions you have. Drop them below or on the Discord. Bon Nadal!
2024-12-18 09:19:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam and Rik, with some Toni weaved in, discuss Barcelona's 1-0 home capitulation against Leganes on Sunday. The Catalans are still top of the table but ahead of Atletico's visit next weekend things aren't looking so hot.
2024-12-16 15:16:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca's 3-2 victory at Dortmund in the Champions League which puts them in a fine position ahead of the final two group games. An interesting tidbit, ratings, discussion of Ferran Torres, and more...
2024-12-12 15:56:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni reflect on more Barcelona dropped points. Hansi Flick's side twice led at Real Betis on Saturday but conceded a penalty and a 94th minute equaliser as they failed to win for the fourth time in five LaLiga games. With Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid closing in, what's the diagnosis?
On Flick substituting off his best players, losing his cool, seeing red... and Lamine Yamal once again emerging as Barça's shining light.
We will be back on Patreon on Thursday aft...
2024-12-09 12:13:33 +0000 UTC View Post
A good mix of questions this week for Rik, Toni and Sam. Would you take Salah at Barcelona? Trent? Alphonso Davies? What's the root of Messi and Pique's fallout? Does Toni stand by his Dembélé comments? Why do Barça struggle with early kick offs? And much more. Have a positive weekend!
2024-12-06 22:15:28 +0000 UTC View PostA Barça win, Madrid losing and a four point lead again for Hansi Flick’s side at the top of LaLiga. A very positive way to kick off your questions… recording Friday.
2024-12-04 23:23:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 5-1 triumph at Mallorca. Is the blip over? Was Lewandowski given a little warning or just a rest? Ratings, tidbit, yadda yadda yadda.
2024-12-04 13:12:30 +0000 UTC View PostSam, Rik and Toni chat about Barcelona's disappointing 2-1 home defeat by Las Palmas. How did this happen? What is going wrong? Who is to blame?
2024-12-02 15:05:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam and Rik go through the key talking points as Barcelona beat Brest in the Champions League to get back on track after recent results. We discuss the game, plus the absence of the 'singing stand', Gerard Martin, Lewandowski reaching his 100th (and 101st) UCL goal, plus the ratings and even though Toni is in Turin, he chips in with a tidbit.
2024-11-27 15:04:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Barcelona surrendered a two goal lead at Balaídos to draw 2-2 against Celta Vigo as they failed to win for the second successive LaLiga game. Toni joins Sam to discuss whether there is cause for concern about Barça's recent performances.
Coach Hansi Flick suggested Barça's players had started to think it was "too easy." Does he have a point? Have levels dropped?
There was better news in the form of a first start in a year for Gavi in midfield, while there is also a look ahead...
2024-11-25 12:09:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni get stuck into another fine campaign under Pep Guardiola with Barcelona in the midst of their golden era. Madrid have made several big signings and start pushing the Catalan giants.
2024-11-20 10:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the best Barca central defenders over the past 35 (ish) years as we continue building our dream team. Plus a few rogue names...
2024-11-18 08:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostIt's the latest Q&A and there are plenty of fun questions today as the pod records at Toni's house on: Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, Hustle Hard, Barcelona beers, transfers, Bluesky and much more...
2024-11-14 14:13:06 +0000 UTC View PostFill the international break void with Barcelona questions: Don't be sad because Hansi Flick's side lost to Real Sociedad, be happy because they're top of the league, going well in the Champions League and crushed Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Anything goes: that 'offside,' how to improve international football, wingers being linked with Barça, a Toni's Tidbit, the women's Clásico this weekend... anything.
Recording will be on Thursday, so questions received after midnight We...
2024-11-12 09:19:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad. That Lewandowski disallowed goal is top of the discussion points, but we also look at what else went wrong, Ansu Fati and more.
2024-11-11 13:04:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's seventh straight win: a 5-2 victory against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. How long can Hansi Flick's keep scoring this many goals every game? What really is an assist and how many does Raphinha has? Jules Kounde as David Beckham. How the new Champions League is shaping up, and drum roll please....
The return of Toni's Tidbit.
2024-11-07 12:51:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam and Rik discuss Barca's 3-1 win over Espanyol in a Catalan derby which helped Flick's side go nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. We talk about the Valencia floods, Olmo's goals per minute, the second-half complacency, and the XI for Champions League action against Crvena Zvezda... or Red Star Belgrade if you want.
2024-11-04 22:40:49 +0000 UTC View PostRik, Sam and Toni take your questions on a range of issues including: Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or tantrum, Barcelona's high line, the return of Ronald Araujo, transfer plans in and out, Xavi's future and Tebas'... popularity?
2024-10-30 14:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostIt's Q&A week.
Anything on Barcelona's triumphant trip to Madrid? On the upcoming Catalan derby against Espanyol? On how Hansi Flick will manage all his returning midfielders? On the (now inevitable!) fallout to Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris?
2024-10-28 14:56:15 +0000 UTC View PostSam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 4-0 triumph against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Lewandowski struck twice, Yamal and Raphinha were also on target. Did the result reflect the reality of the game?
2024-10-28 13:27:12 +0000 UTC View PostWhat a night at Monjuic: Barcelona 4-1 Bayern Munich. Sam, Rik and Toni look back on perhaps Barça's best night at the Olympic Stadium since they moved there, taking in Raphinha's hat-trick, the old DNA debate, pride around the city, young players leading the way, celebrations and the reasons for the high line. Just the small matter of Real Madrid (a) up next...
2024-10-24 16:38:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barca’s 5-1 romp to victory against Sevilla, with Lewandowski continuing his fine goalscoring form. Gavi returned, Casado still flying and with the Bayern and Madrid games upon us, there is plenty to discuss.
2024-10-21 12:10:47 +0000 UTC View PostRik, Toni and Sam are back for the latest Q&A podcast, answering your questions on a range of subjects ahead of a big week in Barcelona's season: Sevilla: Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are up next. They also discuss cousins Guille and Toni Fernández, Ansu Fati's future and much more.
2024-10-17 13:33:46 +0000 UTC View Post