Granada CF News

[rojiblancohorizontal]

I think I'm the one who should open this thread :cool:

Name: Granada Club de Futbol
Foundation date: April 6th 1931
Coach: Juan Antonio Anquela
Captain: Manuel Lucena (Playing in Granada CF since 3º division, had played in 4 different categories with Granada CF, record)
Years in La Liga: 18
Years in Segunda: 31
2011 "stars": Martins, Siqueira and Mikel Rico
Stadium: Nuevo Los Carmenes (Capacity: 22.254)
"Nickname": Nazaries (Last arabian dominated city in 1492, capital of the "Reino Nazarí de Granada")


Logo:
http://www.futbolinspain.com/escudos/gra_Granada_CF4.gif

2012 Kit:

http://www.granadacf.es/tienda/img/p/187-399-large.jpg

Los Carmenes:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HH4QLLhqLC8/TlckkqpdvGI/AAAAAAAABlo/UWAFm5vU-ZA/s1600/Loscarmenes_652195004.jpg

Getafe supporter video during the Granada CF anthem:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAzwgK-LGmk

[Optimistichornet]

I like your stadium. Very impressive. Who was your top goal scorer last year?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

I like your stadium. Very impressive. Who was your top goal scorer last year?
Ighalo and Siqueira, both with 6 goals (we just scored 35 goals, our other forwards were like Torres, no goal available)

[ImRonBurgundy?]

Ive been playing as Granada on Fifa 12 recently, with varied success

[ForzaWatford]

What happens in your stadium when it rains? :naughty:

[SM#16]

Hi there,

I nearly moved to Granada, was working at Northgate IS who moved their shared service centre to Calle Gran Via de Colon?

[JH93]

Fantastic stadium.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

I let you all a video recorder by a Getafe's supporter during the Granada anthem in the Granada - Getafe match



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAzwgK-LGmk

@ForzaWatford When it rains, people take out their umbrellas LOL but Granada is a sunny place, I think that, during the last 3 years, it has rain only just in one match.


Hi there,

I nearly moved to Granada, was working at Northgate IS who moved their shared service centre to Calle Gran Via de Colon?
I don't know Northgate IS... But Gran Via de Colon is a central road, yes.

[YouOrns]

I think we should adopt that anthem

[YouOrns]

How many people do you get attending a league game on average? Do you usually fill the stadium?

[HORNETCP]

I let you all a video recorder by a Getafe's supporter during the Granada anthem in the Granada - Getafe match



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAzwgK-LGmk

@ForzaWatford When it rains, people take out their umbrellas LOL but Granada is a sunny place, I think that, during the last 3 years, it has rain only just in one match.


I don't know Northgate IS... But Gran Via de Colon is a central road, yes.

Would that be when a certain young fan lost control of his umbrella? ;)

[The PozzMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPvJI2Yvmt8

This?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

@YouOrns

We are the team that have better average attending on 11/12 season with a 95,11%

https://p.twimg.com/Ar1jsfMCEAExGC7.jpg


Would that be when a certain young fan lost control of his umbrella? ;)

It actually was LOL (The main referee was Gomez, the Zaragoza man that was hitten with a bottle by Benitez.

[SuperDan]

95% wow thats fantastic.You would have thought Barca would be selling 100% in the camp nou though ?

[HORNETCP]

Got to say some of those attendances are shocking. I know Real and Barca dominate the scene, but this is still top level football.

[SuperDan]

Got to say some of those attendances are shocking. I know Real and Barca dominate the scene, but this is still top level football.
Yeah,only team i can even think of who would come close to the low ones would be Blackpool a few years back.But even they pretty much sold out every game.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Got to say some of those attendances are shocking. I know Real and Barca dominate the scene, but this is still top level football.
I know... Small teams have a fight with Roures, the "TV Chieff". Teams have to put big prizes because only Barcelona and Madrid get really money from TV (140M € everyone of them, next is Valencia with 38M. Granada only receives 10M, we can't fight).

Appart of prizes, Roures loves to kill football, an example: ALL andalusian matches (Granada against Malaga, Seville or Betis), matches where a lot of supporters can travel with the team, had been on Monday night. Casuality? I don't think so.

Also, some teams doesn't really have supporters, as you can see on Mallorca, Levante or Racing...

So we are really happy we are a full stadium where a lot of trainers say its hard to win because the supporters. We bring 5.000 supporters to Santiago Bernabeu, Mourinho was shocked! :P

[ForzaWatford]

Only rained once? Wow. I think at Watford it only hasn't rained once!

[El distraído]

What happens in your stadium when it rains? :naughty:

Contrary to the popular rhyme, it never rains in Spain.

[Elk Boy]

Contrary to the popular rhyme, it never rains in Spain.

Bet they never have a hose pipe ban....

[Hornmeister]

Bet they never have a jose pipe ban....

Fixed

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Benitez moment:
http://foro.granadacfweb.com/images/smilies/_LBot.pnghttp://foro.granadacfweb.com/images/smilies/_Bot.png

Umbrella moment:
http://foro.granadacfweb.com/images/smilies/lolroto2.png

[Smudger]

Benitez moment:
http://foro.granadacfweb.com/images/smilies/_LBot.pnghttp://foro.granadacfweb.com/images/smilies/_Bot.png
Umbrella moment:
http://foro.granadacfweb.com/images/smilies/lolroto2.png

:biggrin:

That is great support. PES2013 has the stadium down to a tee .All Spanish clubs will have their own stadium and intro anthems and I shall certainly be playing as Granada.

Are you happy with this TV deal ? All that seems to happen is that Barca and Real get bigger and bigger and can spend more money in the transfer market so in effect the Primera is reduced to a race for third and fourth.

Even Valencia cannot compete and in trying to catch up have incurred huge debts. Perhaps the Nou Mestalla might help them.

There was talk last year of the Sevilla chairman getting the other clubs to force a new collective TV deal but the big two don't want to end the status quo. Which is a shame.

Seems like there is a lot of politics still going on in the division.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

http://mindsriddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/reparto-derechos-televisivos.bmp

As you can guess... We are not happy with this TV deal, but presidents don't do anything (apart of 3 o 4 teams) so I don't know when will it change. Now, La Liga is interesting in the fight for Europe, avoiding segunda... But champions fight is boring. We know that Madrid and Barcelona will win all the matches except 5 or 6 in all season...

Sevilla supporters made this "claim" saying: "Estoy hasta la polla del Barça y del Madrid" which basically means: "I'm up to my dick, about Barça and Madrid" (it rhymes in english, LOL!)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDYTATnno9Y

[nascot]

I've liked that Sevilla home end ever since I saw this video. It looks like a great atmosphere. I've been there once but it was Spain v England so wasn't quite the same atmosphere!

Ewv1fHaXzyw


Vamos mi Sevilla, vamos campeon!

[rojiblancohorizontal]

I've liked that Sevilla home end ever since I saw this video. It looks like a great atmosphere. I've been there once but it was Spain v England so wasn't quite the same atmosphere!

Vamos mi Sevilla, vamos campeon!

Wrong wrong...

Vamos mi Granada, vamos campeón!

Esta es tu grada, tu grada que te anima, te anima con el alma, el alma y la garganta, lolololo!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOehkNRYCCE (Play off to get into La Liga)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ic8qAeRoqk (Play off to get into Segunda, you can see on 0:35 that it was as a Champions match, 50% to every team supporters. Actually, it was Alcorcon stadium, but Granada supporters went to Madrid to but the tickets there, so we did that)

[HORNETCP]

Wrong wrong...

Vamos mi Granada, vamos campeón!

Esta es tu grada, tu grada que te anima, te anima con el alma, el alma y la garganta, lolololo!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOehkNRYCCE (Play off to get into La Liga)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ic8qAeRoqk (Play off to get into Segunda, you can see on 0:35 that it was as a Champions match, 50% to every team supporters. Actually, it was Alcorcon stadium, but Granada supporters went to Madrid to but the tickets there, so we did that)

FAO Yellow Order (and all supporters of that persuasion)

[wfcthroughandthrough]

Hello Granada users!!

The latest comment from our owner is that we are waiting for proof of funds, then it will be completed. Our local rag (newspaper) understands that there will be a group of investors involved, as there is at Granada.

So my question is who are those investors at your club? Do you approve of it?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Well, in Granada the invest group is the Pina/Pozzo tandem, but "behind" some company (i can't remember the name right now)

[Smudger]

Well that clearly shows the huge disparity in financial muscle and it's effect on the table more clearly than anything else I could say.

Would you be pleased if as the financial gap shows, to just remain in La Liga roji ? Say bobbing about in midtable or perhaps on the odd occasion getting to the later stages of the Copa del Rey and securing a Europe League spot ?

Or do you have fans who want to go that little bit extra ? We've had several clubs hwo were quite safe in the EPL but whose fans became bored and eventually forced the manager out and the club crashed. This includes one of our divisional rivals Charlton who were promoted last season.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Well, we want to have a quiet season this year, but I think every one of us wants to save, even if its at the last minute of the last match (Pina said that today during Anquela presentation).

We preffer to be in midtable, and I think we will. I think no one of us think about getting into EL (Athletic, Espanyol, Atletico, Sevilla... Those are the EL usually teams, hard to fight with them YET).

In Copa del Rey... This year we wanted to finish it soon, so we can focus on La Liga, this year I think we will get into later stages, but no way to get into the final... But hey! who knows?

Maybe, if we have a nice year, next year we will think to get into EL, one way or another.

If we have to choose, i think we prefer to be at mid table and get to later stages on Copa, would be nice to see.

(Anyway, of course, there are some hooligans fans who wants to get into Champions League, OF COURSE!! GRANADA SHOULD!! :D)

[Lloyd4mayor]

I know... Small teams have a fight with Roures, the "TV Chieff". Teams have to put big prizes because only Barcelona and Madrid get really money from TV (140M € everyone of them, next is Valencia with 38M. Granada only receives 10M, we can't fight).

Appart of prizes, Roures loves to kill football, an example: ALL andalusian matches (Granada against Malaga, Seville or Betis), matches where a lot of supporters can travel with the team, had been on Monday night. Casuality? I don't think so.

Also, some teams doesn't really have supporters, as you can see on Mallorca, Levante or Racing...

So we are really happy we are a full stadium where a lot of trainers say its hard to win because the supporters. We bring 5.000 supporters to Santiago Bernabeu, Mourinho was shocked! :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX7zMG0XNIE

Know its Sevilla but I guess this is the sort of thing you are talking about. Hope we will never see 10.30 Sunday night kick offs :rant:

[The Rous]

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Europe/Italy/Udinese+%28it%29

Added this onto my favourites toolbar :) Thank god for Google Translate.

Will be good to keep an eye on rumours of youngsters Udinese are looking to buy (future loans to us) and also any rumours about transfers to ourselves that come up from Italy and don't make it to the Watford newsnow.

[Smudger]

Well, we want to have a quiet season this year, but I think every one of us wants to save, even if its at the last minute of the last match (Pina said that today during Anquela presentation).

We preffer to be in midtable, and I think we will. I think no one of us think about getting into EL (Athletic, Espanyol, Atletico, Sevilla... Those are the EL usually teams, hard to fight with them YET).

In Copa del Rey... This year we wanted to finish it soon, so we can focus on La Liga, this year I think we will get into later stages, but no way to get into the final... But hey! who knows?

Maybe, if we have a nice year, next year we will think to get into EL, one way or another.

If we have to choose, i think we prefer to be at mid table and get to later stages on Copa, would be nice to see.

(Anyway, of course, there are some hooligans fans who wants to get into Champions League, OF COURSE!! GRANADA SHOULD!! :D)

Thanks again roji. :) Eminently sensible thinking. It seems as a body of fans we share the same pysche which should make for a harmonious relationship.

By the way can you spot Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes ? This is from PES2013:

http://img247.imagevenue.com/loc528/th_044708050_0_122_528lo.jpg (http://img247.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=044708050_0_122_528lo.jpg)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Not yet in that image

Cornellá El Prat (Espanyol)-----San Mames (Athletic)-----Camp Nou (Barcelona)
Mestalla (Valencia)-----Santiago Bernabeu (Real Madrid)-----La Rosaleda (Malaga)
Calderon (Atletico de Madrid)-----Sanchez Pizjuan (Sevilla)-----Ciutat de Valencia (Levante)

I'm still waiting to see Los Carmenes on PES2013 :P I'm exited

[HORNETCP]

I'm still waiting to see Los Carmenes on PES2013 :P I'm exited

I used to get insanely excited for the Rugby games from EA Sports. I think Rugby 2007 was the first one that had Vicarage Road on it (because of Saracens). Looked awful in computer graphics!

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Last news:

Signed:

Toño (Goalkeeper)
Orellana (comes from loan on Celta)

On Loan:

Torje (Udinese)
Floro Flores (Udinese)

Wont be on team next year:

Mollo (Nancy)
Abel gomez (no team)
Jose Juan (no team)
Geijo (no loan wanted)

[Udinese]

Last news:

Signed:

Toño (Goalkeeper)
Orellana (comes from loan on Celta)

On Loan:

Torje (Udinese)
Floro Flores (Udinese)

Wont be on team next year:

Mollo (Nancy)
Abel gomez (no team)
Jose Juan (no team)
Geijo (no loan wanted)

Torje and Floro it's a good strike!
those two will do great in Granada, I'm ready to bet!

[domthehornet]

Torje looks a great player. Very versatile out on the wings.

[Udinese]

Torje looks a great player. Very versatile out on the wings.
exactly! He has to play on the wings but that role was already covered at udinese, and to adapt him in another role (what they tried to do with him last season) it's a pity, that's the reason why he's bean loaned to Granada.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

aprox 1000 people on Torje and Flore's presentation. Pina said we will have 7 more players signed, more quality than last year, and a "bomb sign", apparently an Spanish player, we don't know the 7 players except El-Arabi, morocco forward, who had been on Granada talking with Pina some days ago and theres an offer.

[PFCFitz,YellowArmy]

http://mindsriddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/reparto-derechos-televisivos.bmp

On the one hand, that revenue is really driven by Barcelona and Real Madrid. On the other hand, the revenue imbalance locks in place the disparity between the teams. It makes me appreciate more what the Pozzo's are trying to do, not just with WFC.

[Smudger]

aprox 1000 people on Torje and Flore's presentation. Pina said we will have 7 more players signed, more quality than last year, and a "bomb sign", apparently an Spanish player, we don't know the 7 players except El-Arabi, morocco forward, who had been on Granada talking with Pina some days ago and theres an offer.

Did they do any tricks on the pitch for the crowd ? Who is this bombshell ? A high profile Spanish player of veteran status ? Maybe someone from Villareal ?

[matimbers]

Did they do any tricks on the pitch for the crowd ? Who is this bombshell ? A high profile Spanish player of veteran status ? Maybe someone from Villareal ?

Perhaps someone like Valero? When I saw him last year, he was completely different player to the one at WBA a few years ago. Made his debut from Spain last year as well, don't think he joined anyone yet has he?

[Smudger]

Perhaps someone like Valero? When I saw him last year, he was completely different player to the one at WBA a few years ago. Made his debut from Spain last year as well, don't think he joined anyone yet has he?

Very good shout matimbers. Doubt he'd want to play in the Segunda. There has been a lot of interest in him from several clubs. Who knows perhaps our friends in Granada have pulled off a coup. Several very tasty players in that Villareal squad.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

No one thinks Borja valero will play in the Segunda Division, but its strange, no one talks about him, he was joined on press to Atletico, but nothing had develop about it. Who knows... Pina said is someone that some "high" teams wanted (teams as Atletico, Sevilla...)

[Smudger]

No one thinks Borja valero will play in the Segunda Division, but its strange, no one talks about him, he was joined on press to Atletico, but nothing had develop about it. Who knows... Pina said is someone that some "high" teams wanted (teams as Atletico, Sevilla...)

Fingers crossed then.... ;)

[Udinese]

I've just read that Quique Piña has become president of Oviedo.
rojiblancohorizontal, could you please clarify his role in Granada, and also Cadiz? How could he be involved in so many teams inside the same country?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

I've just read that Quique Piña has become president of Oviedo.
rojiblancohorizontal, could you please clarify his role in Granada, and also Cadiz? How could he be involved in so many teams inside the same country?
Its hard to explain... Ill try.

Obviously, no one can be the boss on two different teams. Pina has been the sport manager (is the word? the one who makes the team) in Cadiz (now, he is gonna leave Cadiz) and its going to do the same in Oviedo. What does Pina want? He want to repeat what Granada did, but with no Pozzo help.

Whats the point? When Oviedo get into Segunda, he will be the boss and he will leave Granada (Pina, not the actually manager team, just a different "visible face" on top).

We like that? Well, we all wants him just focused on Granada, but... We understand. I think Pina should forget other teams, collaborate just with udinese and Watford, but he has too much ambitions... In Cadiz he had crashed (people claim him to go, he can't get power, Cadiz's principal don't collaborate...), so he will try now in Oviedo.

[Udinese]

Its hard to explain... Ill try.

Obviously, no one can be the boss on two different teams. Pina has been the sport manager (is the word? the one who makes the team) in Cadiz (now, he is gonna leave Cadiz) and its going to do the same in Oviedo. What does Pina want? He want to repeat what Granada did, but with no Pozzo help.

Whats the point? When Oviedo get into Segunda, he will be the boss and he will leave Granada (Pina, not the actually manager team, just a different "visible face" on top).

We like that? Well, we all wants him just focused on Granada, but... We understand. I think Pina should forget other teams, collaborate just with udinese and Watford, but he has too much ambitions... In Cadiz he had crashed (people claim him to go, he can't get power, Cadiz's principal don't collaborate...), so he will try now in Oviedo.
But how do you feel about this? I mean do the supperters understand that or do they have a critical attitude about it?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

They mostly understand (even if they don't like it). We all would love if Pina focused just in Granada.

I mean, we love to be in brotherhood with Udinese, Watford... Loan players, receive others... But thats different: Other leagues, other countries, different team managers... When Pina need to focus in two different teams... You can think it will make something happen in Granada.

[Smudger]

It doesn't seem to have affected him if Granada were promoted while he was also involved with Cadiz. So perhaps his efforts with Oviedo won't have a negative impact.

As a fan of Granada it would be disappointing to find that your man is not fully committed to your club. Ther'd be uproar here if that was the case. I'm sure if it is necessary and Pina is developing a Ceasar complex the Pozzo family would have several admirable replacements lined up.

After all Spain is not short of footballing people in all sorts of areas. Several coaches have been drafted here already to senior positions within academies.

[PFCFitz,YellowArmy]

It seems like it would be a conflict of interest.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Iriney new Granada CF player. Brazilian midfielder, 31 years, last club: Real Betis Balompie (Iriney was Betis captain). He is, as we say here, a "bull" (strong player which last all the match running).

Its expected that El Arabi (Morocco, forward) will sign on Wednesday (He is coming to Granada).

[Udinese]

I heard that you have problems with the mayor, or better with the town council because they raised or want to raise the rent of the stadium, estimating the maintenance costs to € 400.000
is it true? can you tell us more?
we had some similar problems in Udine in the past.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Yeah, major don't like Granada CF (especially Pina, why? dunno). He said he would raise the rent of the stadium by making the corners of the stadium, now, we have provisional corners and he says: "worked corners? I didn't say that". He first said when we improve into Segunda, then into Primera, and then he said that if we stay in Primera. People think that he thought that Granada would get back to Segunda next year.

The major, time ago, tried to develop a new team in Granada (Granada Atletico, now disappeared, as Granada 74, another "*******" team).

Now, he wants 400.000€ by using the stadium Los Carmenes, obviously, Granada CF says no, and major says: "You just have to reduce some salaries". Its kinda hilarious.

They have a fight, but they both need to talk, major can loose elections by granada supporters votes.

By the way: Nice team the one we are making this year... It seems we can be at Mallorca, Espanyol, Sevilla... Level if we do it ok (Teams which are on a quiet position and with some luck... who knows... UEL...). Ok, ill be back, thats exiting me so much, my soul has a boner (:]]

[Udinese]

this is very similar for some aspects to what happened here in Udine and indeed the new mayor won also with the votes of the supporters. Pozzo also sent a text message to all the supporters with season-ticket resident in town, inviting them to vote for the new mayor. Operation for which he was sued by the other candidate and lost the case.
In the next few days we should have some news about the tender set up by the town council which will solve the issue allowing Udinese to renew the stadium.

[Udinese]

another question: I read that Siqueira has still many request and that Valencia is pressing?
Do you think he will stay in Granada?

Beside that I really think that this year you'r gonna have a very good team. I mean Flores, Torje, Ighalo, the new Machis... wow

[PFCFitz,YellowArmy]

my soul has a boner (:]]

Classic!

EDIT: I want my soul to have a boner, too!

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Siqueira wants to leave to a bigger club, we understand, and Valencia is the one who's offering now and they have a contract with Siqueira, but Pina wants money. Valencia now offers 4M for the 50% of Siqueira (they can't afford 100% of what Pina ask for) but Pina wants 6M if they want 50%, so we still don't know if he will go or not.

Ighalo... Something strange is happening, he is asking for money to come back to Granada and he may not come... I think he will, but its strange.

By the way, two left defenders signed: Ortiz and Angulo (this one may be on loan next days, maybe not, it depends on siqueira case).

And: We start on Vallecas (the match that ended last season), third match on Santiago Bernabeu and fifth match against Barcelona on Camp Nou... Hard beginning.

[Udinese]

thanks!

Is it true that Fanchone is training in Granada?

Will he stay there on loan?

[gcfsupporter]

thanks!

Is it true that Fanchone is training in Granada?

Will he stay there on loan?

Granada is just trying Fanchone in the pre-season, and after that the team will decide if the player continues or not

[Not1me]

I hope and i think, that Granada this season will do better!The Liga has a different level of Serie A, because 2 teams fight for the title, and the other are about to be on the same level (only Atl.Madrid,Valencia,Sevilla and now Malaga have something more).If Floro Flores plays in his role, he'll do minimum 10goals ;)
Seeing the calendar, you have a hard beginning, but it's better matching the strongest earlier!By now, i don't see too much "normal" teams more powerful than Granada, only the ones i said before.

[gcfsupporter]

Granada CF football kits for this season:
FIRST KIT Forward
http://p.twimg.com/AxmNlooCMAAtCXT.jpg
Backward
http://p.twimg.com/AxmR4ikCQAEKpg5.jpg
SECOND KIT Forward
http://p.twimg.com/AxmN7oXCQAIn6x0.jpg
Backward
https://p.twimg.com/AxmPVfJCMAAgKBl.jpg
THIRD KIT Forward
http://p.twimg.com/AxmOBgqCEAAlg1l.jpg
Backward
http://p.twimg.com/AxmSsiKCIAE3i_f.jpg

Goalkeeper
http://p.twimg.com/AxmOqHKCEAAc8Vc.jpg
http://p.twimg.com/AxmOZtMCAAA0EAU.jpg

[JH93]

The second kit is very, very nice!

[TheDon]

I like the black one! The home one is a bit iffy.

So. Many. Sponsors. Is there really one on the arse?

[gcfsupporter]

The second kit is very, very nice!


I like the black one! The home one is a bit iffy.

So. Many. Sponsors. Is there really one on the arse?

The second one is the only one I don't like, everyone here (in Granada) belive that is one from a catalogue, so it's not exclusive for us.

And talking about the sponsors, I don't know why there are so many; it should be for earn more money... but I don't know for sure. And yes the one in the arse is real, and the last season we have another one there LOL

[Udinese]

Floro looks great with the black one!

[steve harrow]

Floro looks great with the black one!

Black kit looks very good. But as mentioned above, advertising right in his butt crack?! Really?!

First and third kits are a bit messy especially with all the ads.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

It seems that Siqueira can be new Valencia's player in next hour. 4.5M € for 50% of Siqueira's rights.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

El arabi new Granada's player

[gcfsupporter]

Ikechi (Granada CF player) will be next season in Watford!!

He played last season in Cadiz, on loan too. We only saw him playing for Granada just for a pre-season match. We he looks really great, very fast

[SM#16]

So we've heard! What's he like as a player?

[The Voice of Reason]

His Wikipedia profile does not look great IMO!!!

[AngelHornet]

What's his crossing like?

[nisman94]

The second one is the only one I don't like, everyone here (in Granada) belive that is one from a catalogue, so it's not exclusive for us.

And talking about the sponsors, I don't know why there are so many; it should be for earn more money... but I don't know for sure. And yes the one in the arse is real, and the last season we have another one there LOL

I'm guessing because TV money isn't as much in Spain for a team like Granada (I'm sorry to say that and don't mean any disrespect) as it is for a lower team in the Premier League (or even Championship). So to cover that they have sponsors here there and everywhere on the kit to generate the money gap

[SM#16]

You think that's bad, you should see some kits in Sweden.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

First Pre-Season match: La Hoya Lorca 0-1 Granada. Goal: Machis. Experimental match (as all pre-season matches)

[AshdonWFC]

I like the black kit a lot. Very smart.

[Stevohorn]

Black kit looks very good. But as mentioned above, advertising right in his butt crack?! Really?!

Its an ad for haemeroid cream..


Someone mentioned Sweden above..but its the same in Norway. Most kits have 4,5,6 different sponsors and they can be anywhere on the strip.
I believe the rule in the premier league & Football league is for one sponsor on the front of the shirt.. isnt it?

[Norwayhornet]

I think your right Stevo I dont remember seeing ads on the derriere in the PL or FL Brynes kit has 4 sponsors logos I believe ( been a while since I bothered to watch them).
Talking of logos I am glad we arent going to have the HEC logo on the shirts this season.

[Smudger]

You think that's bad, you should see some kits in Sweden.

You should see some of the jerseys ice hockey teams wear in Europe.....

Any more imminent signings Roji ?

[Stevohorn]

I think your right Stevo I dont remember seeing ads on the derriere in the PL or FL Brynes kit has 4 sponsors logos I believe ( been a while since I bothered to watch them).
Talking of logos I am glad we arent going to have the HEC logo on the shirts this season. The local club here (IK Start) have a grand total of nine different kit sponsors this season. One on the socks, two on the shorts, one on the sleeve, two on the back of the shirt and three on the front of the shirt.

http://m.ikstart.no/di/library/start/94/4f/runde-11-dueller_gp5yk1s4ys7e1fzrgxogskock.jpg?t=1063042912



PS I know Bryne's manager Tommy Bergesen.. or to be presise he is best pals with a good friend of mine & ive met him a few times.

[Norwayhornet]

Cool , Sometimes get free tickets through work for Viking , Bryne or Sandnes games , Personally at Bryne the standard was very haphazard, usually start well then fall away :(
I should start to go and see more games though , maybe see the next Hella .

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Cordoba CF (2º división) 2-1 Granada (Orellana scores and failed a penalty). Pre-Season match with experiments, as usual, nothing to worry about.

Also, we have signed Alex Bernal from Real Betis. He will try to convince Anquela to stay at first team, if not, he will go to the B or on loan to 2º division teams.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Liga calendar:

http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/primera-division/calendario/

[miserableoldgit]

Liga calendar:

http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/primera-division/calendario/

Wow Real Madrid and Barcelona in the first 5 and a derby with Seville! - tough!!

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Wow Real Madrid and Barcelona in the first 5 and a derby with Seville! - tough!!

Yeah, its gonna be intense

[miserableoldgit]

Yeah, its gonna be intense

So - are Seville your "local" rivals alongside Malaga? - I realise Seville is not that near to Granada - but compared to Deportivo or Bilbao it is just around the corner!

Do the huge distances mean that games are often just home fans with a few hardy away fans - or do big followings go to away games.

In England, premier league games tend to be much more home fan dominated now because of the sheer number of the seats taken by home season ticket holders.

Watford usually have over 1000 fans at away games and at local games three or four times that number - that makes the atmosphere in the ground very different when there are perhaps only 15000 home fans -but if you go to a stadium like Old Trafford - 75000 fans and the typical allocation to away fans is about 3000 only - so they are quite literally drowned out

[rojiblancohorizontal]

So - are Seville your "local" rivals alongside Malaga? - I realise Seville is not that near to Granada - but compared to Deportivo or Bilbao it is just around the corner!

Do the huge distances mean that games are often just home fans with a few hardy away fans - or do big followings go to away games.

In England, premier league games tend to be much more home fan dominated now because of the sheer number of the seats taken by home season ticket holders.

Watford usually have over 1000 fans at away games and at local games three or four times that number - that makes the atmosphere in the ground very different when there are perhaps only 15000 home fans -but if you go to a stadium like Old Trafford - 75000 fans and the typical allocation to away fans is about 3000 only - so they are quite literally drowned out
The real "rival" is Malaga (although there is a good relationship, is an historical rivalry). The Seville rivalry come from political reasons, and thats why is the hatest team in Andalusia.

The distance... Yeah, is hard for supporters to travel to Coruña or Bilbao, or to the islands (Like Mallorca, or Las Palmas in segunda). Anyway, last
season we took over 8.000 supporters on Santiago Bernabeu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxQKhJgApVU

But yes, is hard for teams supporters (distance, prizes...) to travel to other cities in 90% of matches.

[TheDon]

Compare that to us.
x6CyZiuREVw
Lol.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Granada CF 5-1 Hercules CF. Flores, Iriney, Flores, Machis and Benitez scored. It was the first match with the "thought main eleven players". It sounds good...

Next match: Granada CF - Vitoria de Guimaraes in the first 2012/2013 match on Los Carmenes on Trofeo Los Carmenes.

[sherlock]

Granada CF 5-1 Hercules CF. Flores, Iriney, Flores, Machis and Benitez scored. It was the first match with the "thought main eleven players". It sounds good...

Next match: Granada CF - Vitoria de Guimaraes in the first 2012/2013 match on Los Carmenes on Trofeo Los Carmenes.

How are Flores and Torje doing till now?
I'm really curious and hopeful for them.
Both are really good IMHO, but Flores was "blocked on bench" having someone named Di Natale in front of him, and Torje looked very promising but still having to "mature".
I think and hope they both can shine next season in Liga, so I'll read your news here with interest.

[AngelHornet]

Is Noé Pamarot in the team?

[luke_golden]

Bet the celebrations in Granada went on all night after Kirani James took the 400m gold in such dominating fashion yesterday. Following our partnership with these new brothers of ours, I couldn't help but support the lad. Wonderful scenes.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

@sherlock today, i saw both of them in "Trofeo Ciudad de Granada" tonight (team presentation on Los Carmenes, against Vitoria de Gimaraes, 2-1 for Granada CF). Flores was a little weak, he was changed because a little bit injure), but he scored 2 goals last day against Hercules CF. Let's see how he develope. Torje was ok, fast, moving all along the field... I liked him.

@AngelHornet Kinda, he is in the team, but we want to sell him. And he had tweet some things Granada didnt like. Pamarot has not level for La Liga.

@luke_golden We are such a great city. We win golden medals. 38th on medal classification.

[wfcmoog]

I looked for Watford in the medals table, but we've won nothing. Maybe it's too soon since the Pozzo takeover. I'm sure in Rio in four years, it will be better.

[hollywood]

A question for our Granada friends....

Have you sold any of YOUR players this season ? We see you have spent €5m on players and a few more udinese loanees....

I'm just having a discussion with a mate regarding what would happen IF the pozzo's pulled out of owning you....how many players would be left (after 3 years) that are ACTUALLY YOURS ?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Ill try to answer:

Sold (with some amount of money, not free): We have sold Mollo to Nancy (2M €) and we are waiting to sell Cortes (but he can exit free) and maybe Diakhaté. BUT think we have reject 4M from Athletic for Mikel Rico, 1M from Celta for Siqueira and 6M from Valencia for Siqueira. So we could had made more money.

About your question: What would happen if Pozzo's pulled out? How many player would be left on Granada? Right now:

- Toño
- Roberto
- Cortes
- Pamarot
- Diakhaté
- Ortiz
- Angulo
- Iñigo Lopez
- Mainz
- Borja Gomez
- Siqueira
- Moises Hurtado
- Lucena
- Mikel Rico
- Orellana
- Yebda
- Iriney
- Fran Rico
- El Arabi
- Darwin Machis.
- A lot of players on loan (Cruz, Cases, Dimitrievski, Widmar, De Coz, Ikechi, Akinsola, Murillo, Pudil, Yuste, Juanjo, Ferreiro, Boateng, Fatau, Bernal, Kitoko... I can´t remember all of them)

As you can see: Udinese helps a lot, especially on first year (and still does: Nyom, Torje, Flores, Jaime, Dani Benitez), but then the "gifts" come and go between teams (Siqueira free to Granada, Granada loan Matias Campos and Silva to Udinese so they dont need more foreign places. I wont be surprised if Granada "sells" free Pudil or Ikechi to Watford next year) and you start improving the Udinese style, signing and loaning. Allways on a nice brotherhood (one example: Machis made the medical reco on Udine, but then, he signed with Granada).

[jonno81]

Watford now has a Gold medal!

[rojiblancohorizontal]

First Anquela's call:

Goalkeepers: Toño y Roberto.
Defenders: Nyom, Juanma Ortiz, Íñigo López, Borja, Mainz, Siqueira y Brayan Angulo.
Midfielders: Moisés, Lucena, Iriney, Mikel Rico, Orellana, Torje y Jaime.
Strikers: El- Arabi, Floro Flores y Machís.

No called:
- Injuries: Pape Diakhaté, Hassan Yebda y Fran Rico.
- Sanction: Dani Benítez.
- Anquela's decision: Noé Pamarot y David Cortés.

[fox in the box]

Any watford fan who wants to watch Granada, they're playing now on sky sports extra (you need sky go to watch) vs Rayo Vallecano.

[fuzzy73]

Oh, I see THEY managed to get their players fit for the first game!

[Udinese]

I am sorry to read that Floro did not play well. Was he really that bad?
How about Torje? any idea why he was used only for a short time?

[The Voice of Reason]

Missed the game, what was the score?

[GoingDown]

They/we lost 1-0 to Real Vallecano.

Wasn't a great game sadly.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Sadly, 1-0, Rayo Vallecano scores on 94'.

Bad game, Anquela used a strange defensive "eleven", with no wings, that we hadn't used in all pre-season and the players didn't play it well.

Best players: El Arabi (so far), Nyom and Toño.

Flores didnt appear and Torje played few minutes (I think thats because he played with the national team, but he should had been on the main team).

Hope vs Sevilla we play with the good team and we make a good game. Sunday 26th, 21:00 (spanish hour, 20:00 on UK). Back to Los Carmenes :)

[Smudger]

Not the best of starts. Against what is expected to be one of the favourites for relegation. Never mind. Better luck next time eh Roji ? :)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Yeah, i wish against Sevilla we make a good match and, hopefully, win

[Udinese]

Quique Piña....Racing Santander ??????
roji can you explain?
this man has his hands everywhere....

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Quique Piña....Racing Santander ??????
roji can you explain?
this man has his hands everywhere....

LOL!

He had sent a text saying that he's not "part" of Racing de Santander staff, but as you say, its strange: Akinsola, Cases, Ferreiro, Perez... I think we have so many players and we need to send them anywhere, and if one team is searching... Pina is there lol

[Udinese]

LOL!

He had sent a text saying that he's not "part" of Racing de Santander staff, but as you say, its strange: Akinsola, Cases, Ferreiro, Perez... I think we have so many players and we need to send them anywhere, and if one team is searching... Pina is there lol
:]] the long tentacular hand of Pina

but if I understood correctly AS said also that a possible future direct participation in the club is not to be escluded.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Granada 1-1 Sevilla. Strange match...

Next one: Against Madrid at Bernabeu. Madrid had lost today against Getafe, so it will be angry.

[SuperDan]

Granada 1-1 Sevilla. Strange match...

Next one: Against Madrid at Bernabeu. Madrid had lost today against Getafe, so it will be angry.

Yeah, I watched a bit of the game.I saw the Sevilla keeper got sent off in the first half,Mikel Rico's goal was good.I watched a bit of the Madrid-Getafe game,was funny watching them lose.Didnt expect to see Getafe come back to win 2-1 though.

[Smudger]

Well it is a start. I think Real Madrid look vulnerable. Losing a derby against Getafe....lol. It's great when one of the old firm stumble given all the prescient advantages they hold. Perhaps should have made more of the 1 man advantage but a point is a point. Sevilla will be up there at the end of the season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByyYbLOtn3M

[watford]

Well it is a start. I think Real Madrid look vulnerable. Losing a derby against Getafe....lol. It's great when one of the old firm stumble given all the prescient advantages they hold. Perhaps should have made more of the 1 man advantage but a point is a point. Sevilla will be up there at the end of the season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByyYbLOtn3M

Not bad not barca

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Ighalo is back. "The legend" as we call him here.

Almost sure we will close the sign of Yacine Brahimi today too. On loan with sign option.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Brahimi on loan. 4M if we want to sign him at the end of the season.

We think we have finished our team.

[The Rous]

Granada are playing Real Madrid on Sky Sports tonight at 18.50

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Granada are playing Real Madrid on Sky Sports tonight at 18.50
Tomorrow. :)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Once the market is closed, our team is:

GK: Roberto, Toño, Stole (Granada B)

DF: Nyom*, Ortiz, Borja, Iñigo, Mainz, Diakhaté, Siqueira, Angulo

MD: Lucena, Mikel Rico, Fran Rico, Yebda, Iriney, Brahimi, Torje*, Orellana, Benitez*, Moises

ST: Ighalo*, Flores*, El-Arabi, Machis

(* On loan from Udinese).

And, given on loan to other teams (from GCF forum):

Daniel Pudil - Watford FC (Great Team)
Ikechi Anya - Watford FC (Great Team)
Hector Yuste - Racing de Santander (Segunda)
Ferreiro - Racing de Santander (Segunda)
Juanjo - UD Logroñes (2ºB)
Richard Boateng - San Roque de Lepe (2ºB)
Mohammed Fatau - San Roque de Lepe (2ºB)
Murillo - UD Las Palmas (Segunda)
De Coz - CD Lugo (Segunda)
Alex Bernal - CD Mirandes (Segunda)
Kitoko - Girona FC (Segunda)
Cases - CD Mirandes (Segunda)
Akinsola - Racing de Santander (Segunda)
Matias Campos - Siena (Calcio)
Akrong - San Roque de Lepe (2ºB)
Wilson Cuero - San Roque de Lepe (2ºB)
Toti - Hercules (Segunda)
Dioni - CD Leganes (2ºB)
Alex Cruz - UCAM Murcia (2ºB)
Heraux - Udinese (Calcio)

[sherlock]

Granada are playing Real Madrid on Sky Sports tonight at 18.50

Groan, Sky Italy hasn't yet Liga TV rights (they ask too much).
Good luck lads!
I'm afraid you need it, against an unusually VERY HUNGRY Real Madrid.
But never say never!

[Norwayhornet]

Best of luck to our spanish brothers against Real (gulp)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Real Madrid 3-0 Granada. Slow game, Toño made two bad actions in the first two goals...

1 point... Next match: GRanada - Deportivo de la Coruña. Sunday

[Udinese]

it seems we are all living parallel lives....
let's hope and cross fingers for a better re-start after the stop for national teams.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

http://winningeleven.es/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Nuevo-Los-Carmenes-copia-copia.png
:sign15:

[rojiblancohorizontal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6I2zJyCDFc&feature=player_embedded

[nisman94]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6I2zJyCDFc&feature=player_embedded

In that very brief second the Nuevo Los Carmenes actually looks decent. Will PES put in club-specific chants for every club in La Liga?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

In that very brief second the Nuevo Los Carmenes actually looks decent. Will PES put in club-specific chants for every club in La Liga?

I hope they do. Seem that they did with some clubs, so i expect Granada have any specific chaint. (Wish it was the athem, but i dont think that a japanese knows the Granada athem :P)

[nisman94]

I hope they do. Seem that they did with some clubs, so i expect Granada have any specific chaint. (Wish it was the athem, but i dont think that a japanese knows the Granada athem :P)

You'd be surprised with the research they do. If it weren't for the fact that they can't get all of the licenses in England I believe they would do a better job than EA Sports would. By the way look in your inbox

[rojiblancohorizontal]

I think i've answered you, 4 times in fact lol but nothing says me i'd sent the message. Say me if u receive.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

By the way, there's a twitter acount for english speaker Granada fans. Maybe some of u want to follow it.

@GranadaCdeF_en

[sw17]

Everyone lives in flats so they really don't have a need for hose-pipes
:-)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

That's it! So important our victory today because we start "our league" and we needed 3 points, "yes or yes", defensive style today? (not saying u said it) Yeah, but now players will relax their mind and will be easier to play next matches.

Next match: Mallorca - Granada (Hard game, Caparros (Mallorca's coach) is, in my opinion, one of best coaches in Spain, he always train "middle" teams and he make a long project, make B teams important and make players be mind strong. Then, Granada - Zaragoza, one I think we will win.

[The Voice of Reason]

That's it! So important our victory today because we start "our league" and we needed 3 points, "yes or yes", defensive style today? (not saying u said it) Yeah, but now players will relax their mind and will be easier to play next matches.

Next match: Mallorca - Granada (Hard game, Caparros (Mallorca's coach) is, in my opinion, one of best coaches in Spain, he always train "middle" teams and he make a long project, make B teams important and make players be mind strong. Then, Granada - Zaragoza, one I think we will win.


Well done guys :sign15::sign15::sign15:

[Smudger]

Well done chaps. I would play you online Roji . PES's gameplay is far superior to the formulaic rubbish of FIFA but as Konami decided to remove the league mode (which idiot decided to do that needs to be sacked) when they have the entire La Liga and Brazilian championship covered beats me) I cancelled my pre-order. First time since PES3 emerged on the PC platform.

If they do decide to reinstate that mode via DLC as they did with the Copa Libertadores last season I'll buy it. New engine for PES2014, the Fox engine that is. Should see PES hammer FIFA globally.

[THT81]

I used to think that Smudge but FIFA's gameplay has improved immeasurably, became better than PES in 2010 imo.

[Smudger]

I used to think that Smudge but FIFA's gameplay has improved immeasurably, became better than PES in 2010 imo.

Yes PES was awful for 2008-10 before slowly improving. With 2012 it has overtaken FIFA again. However because there are idiot's running the whole operation it becomes a bit pointless when despite the excellent gameplay (far better than FIFA where all teams and players play the same graded by arbitrary numbers) the have decided to remove the League mode. It just beggars belief they did that. As I said despite being a PES fan I cancelled my order once the news leaked out about this.

FIFA is the fashionable fad at the moment but it does not replicate the organic nature of football at all. PES isn't perfect either but it's a much better representation of the game. And still outsells FIFA in South America, Mexico, Africa and Asia and Spain.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Right now: Mallorca 0-0 Granada at 20th minute

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Half time, still 0-0, looking better match by match.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

81:00 Mallorca 0-2 Granada (Arabi and Torje)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

87:00 Mallorca 1-2 Granada

[matimbers]

Finished 2-1. Must have been squeaky bum time near end!

[domthehornet]

Good win for our Spanish brothers especially away.

[sherlock]

Great win! Looks like the "poor start for Pozzo's teams" cited in a thread here is somewhat fading lately.
Now, this evening, it's Udinese's turn in a difficult match away with Napoli which needs a win to keep pace with Juventus for the lead.
But all in all things seem to be improving.
Let's hope for the best for all the Trinity!

Oh, Rojiblanco, how is Torje doing? I see he scored but, all around? In serie A he seemed very talented but still "immature" and maybe physically frail.
I was glad for him he went to Liga to "grow" because it seemed more good for his characteristics. (while I guess in Championship he would be destroyed by fouls, physical play and red cards for alleged "diving").

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Torje is a player that I enjoy. He is fast, he does well with Nyom, and he seems to be comfortable now. No doubt about that, Torje (as Arabi) has been in the last 4 goals (2 penalties against him and 2 goals, Arabi: 3 passes, 1 goal). And I think that, today's trick against Auoate in his goal is an awesome one.

Same points than Valencia, 3 points behind Madrid... :P

[Smudger]

El Arabi has been doing well. He has impressed me. Unfortunately the Zebra's could not emulate Granada againt a high flying and skilful Napoli side who contest the lead of serie A with the old lady of corruption:

Serie A
http://uk.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/tables/

Primera
http://uk.soccerway.com/national/spain/primera-division/20122013/regular-season/

Highlights:
http://www.footballalive.com/highlights/34777/napoli-vs-udinese-highlights-live-streaming.aspx
http://www.footballalive.com/highlights/34725/mallorca-vs-granada-highlights-live-streaming.aspx

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Granada CF 1-2 Zaragoza. Bad game without Brahimi, we need him.

Ighalo is back, El Arabi scored again.

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

Granada CF 1-2 Zaragoza. Bad game without Brahimi, we need him.

Ighalo is back, El Arabi scored again.

had wfc and udi to win and brother granada to draw in a treble bet - oh well brothers next time..

[nascot]

Looks like Granada had a few problems with the local council concerning the stadium.

http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/city-council-granada-cf-end-stadium-war/

[Smudger]

Is the city council like many others in Spain short of finances ? Perhaps this is why they were arguing the **** for so long with the club. Anyway it all seems to have been resolved which is good news for our Andalusian brethren.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Thank god, no more problems with the council. Pina and Torres (the mayor) cant see each other and Granada suffers it. Its not the same in rest of Spain, where cities "rent" stadiums to clubs for 1€ and they pay everything (and take also everything of marketing, pubs...)

They've signed a new stadium contract 2 years long, a little better for Granada than last one.

Tomorrow: Levante - Granada

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Levante 3-1 Granada.

Crowd is sick of this kind of game. People start asking for Anquela's dimissal, We still don't know what kind of football are we playing with a better team than last year.

[matimbers]

Levante 3-1 Granada.

Crowd is sick of this kind of game. People start asking for Anquela's dimissal, We still don't know what kind of football are we playing with a better team than last year.

Now where have we heard that before!

[Knight GT]

Excellent win last night. Found myself shouting get in when the second went in. :jumping1:

[The Voice of Reason]

Been looking at the next six fixtures (one a cup game, which they could well win) as for the five league games I can't see them getting more then six points from them? Having said that, who would have expected last nights win? So you never know?

[Smudger]

http://www.footytube.com/video/real-betis-granada-cf-nov09-141192

[AngelHornet]

Lost yesterday to Atletico Madrid

[Smudger]

A creditable defeat to a side high on confidence. Roji must be in despair right now. Still think they'll end up in midtable the way they've been playing is not of a side flirting with relegation unlike Betis for example who were tonked by Sevilla.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

A creditable defeat to a side high on confidence. Roji must be in despair right now.
I am :P

But suddenly Granada, as I think u try to say, is playing better (actually, playing better since the "robbed match" against Athletic, seems like it has been something that woke up the players. Also the Anquela's mother death RIP) and the points will come.

Now, we face good matches to get points: Valladolid (Away) - Español (Home) - Malaga (Away) - Real Sociedad (Home). I think we can get, at least, 6 points.

Yebda is finally ok, Benitez is the "old" Benitez (the good one), Siqueira plays better with him, Brahimi, Torje and El Arabi are incredible players, Nyom is making his best season... I think too what we will end up in mid table :)

[Smudger]

I am :P

But suddenly Granada, as I think u try to say, is playing better (actually, playing better since the "robbed match" against Athletic, seems like it has been something that woke up the players. Also the Anquela's mother death RIP) and the points will come.

Now, we face good matches to get points: Valladolid (Away) - Español (Home) - Malaga (Away) - Real Sociedad (Home). I think we can get, at least, 6 points.

Yebda is finally ok, Benitez is the "old" Benitez (the good one), Siqueira plays better with him, Brahimi, Torje and El Arabi are incredible players, Nyom is making his best season... I think too what we will end up in mid table :)

Vallodolid away can be tough with the support they have but I reckon two wins a draw and a defeat. Espanyol are all over the shop and Sociedad are not convincing on their travels. Malaga away ? That to me looks like the hardest game on paper. You never know. The team has been unlucky in recent games not to pick up more points.

Nothing to get worried about at this stage. Vamos Granada !

[domthehornet]

I see Flores may be moved on after posting pictures of hinself skiing whilst he said he was injured

[sherlock]

Yes, it seems his personality is downsizing his skills.
Rumors give it for sure that Udinese and Genoa have found an agreement for Flores to Genoa in exchange for 2M€ and half of Alexander Merkel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Merkel), in January, if Flores agrees.

[Smudger]

Yes, it seems his personality is downsizing his skills.
Rumors give it for sure that Udinese and Genoa have found an agreement for Flores to Genoa in exchange for 2M€ and half of Alexander Merkel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Merkel), in January, if Flores agrees.

Good thing Alexander Merkel is not moving to Greece. There could be riots in the stands....

[sherlock]

Larini, Sport Director of Udinese, said that Udinese is going to sign next June Naldo, from Gremio Porto Alegre (Brazil), and that he'll go to Granada.
Naldo: http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/na...er_148666.html
Transfer rumor (now certainty) source: http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=405491 (in italian)

[hornetboy1]

Larini, Sport Director of Udinese, said that Udinese is going to sign next June Naldo, from Gremio Porto Alegre (Brazil), and that he'll go to Granada.
Naldo: http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/na...er_148666.html
Transfer rumor (now certainty) source: http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=405491 (in italian)June Naldo!!....is that Ron's wife?

[sherlock]

June Naldo!!....is that Ron's wife?

umpf, joking about the English of a poor foreigner! :rant:
;)

"signing Naldo, in June!"

But from following news, it seems he'll be "nominally" signed by Granada, but destination is Udinese.
I don't know if by loan or what, probably in order to avoid the limit of extra-EU players signings allowed.
Or maybe just waiting one year: Spain has an "easy naturalization", and a Southamerican can have Spanish citizenship just after 2 years of residence. One year only, if he has a Spanish parent or grandparent.
I guess this is another good reason for the Pozzos to own Granada. :naughty:

[Smudger]

Vallodolid away can be tough with the support they have but I reckon two wins a draw and a defeat. Espanyol are all over the shop and Sociedad are not convincing on their travels. Malaga away ? That to me looks like the hardest game on paper. You never know. The team has been unlucky in recent games not to pick up more points.

Nothing to get worried about at this stage. Vamos Granada !

A 4-0 drubbing for our Andalusian brethren. Saviola seems to be regaining his mojo under Pellegrini.

[sherlock]

Finally, an important win away for Granada, against Osasuna direct contender for safety!
Osasuna - Granada 1-2.

[hornetboy1]

Finally, an important win away for Granada, against Osasuna direct contender for safety!
Osasuna - Granada 1-2.

Good win for them today....after going a goal down early on. They are at the top of their little group of strugglers, but only by a point. Fingers crossed they'll go on a good run now.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

finally!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpu3kr1oLO8

[99mph]

Video doesn't work in the UK unfortunately

[Smudger]

Yousef El-Arabi will be on duty with Morocco at the ACON and should they make the final be out for at least 4 league matches.

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

Any news, thoughts on cousin Granada Cf for tonights away match at getafe? My research says that under 3 goals is on the cards and will make that a forum bet.

Any reasons why this may not be a good bet?

[simms]

Any news, thoughts on cousin Granada Cf for tonights away match at getafe? My research says that under 3 goals is on the cards and will make that a forum bet.

Any reasons why this may not be a good bet?
Sods law.

[WatfordTalk]

Any news, thoughts on cousin Granada Cf for tonights away match at getafe? My research says that under 3 goals is on the cards and will make that a forum bet.

Any reasons why this may not be a good bet?

On the one hand, there have been 10 goals in the last two league games involving Getafe and 7 in the last two involving Granada. But on the other hand, Getafe have only conceded 2 goals in their last 5 home games and Granada have only scored 9 goals in their last 14 away games. I reckon it will be 2-1 Getafe but it's up to you, Pads.

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

On the one hand, there have been 10 goals in the last two league games involving Getafe and 7 in the last two involving Granada. But on the other hand, Getafe have only conceded 2 goals in their last 5 home games and Granada have only scored 9 goals in their last 14 away games. I reckon it will be 2-1 Getafe but it's up to you, Pads.

did you see the top scorers for each club, like 3 and 4 and 2 and 3....

getafe not won in 6 Cousin g w2 d2 l2...

was looking at over 4 bookings being a spanish game lol 1.35 or suchlike - feck that but shirley must be a winner - hmmm whole pot to win 35 quid... hmmm.

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

Sods law.

what about gods law -GT says "make it so"

[nascot]

Losing to Getafe at the moment. They don't look very good...

[Moosedog]

1-1 dodgy pen, not many at the game cant be more than 3K

[The Voice of Reason]

Granada have just scored their 2nd penalty of the night now 2-2!!! And the whistle has gone!!!

FINAL SCORE 2-2 :jumping1:

[Moosedog]

stoppage time penalty for Granada secured 2-2 draw

[sherlock]

OMG, nice match to watch!
2-1 for Getafe at HT and Granada boldly trying to attack for all second half, risking a lot in counterattacks (1 post and 1 crossbar for Getafe).
And then penalty for Granada in injury time and Siqueira scores his second penalty!!
2-2. Well done!!!
If our cousins play each match like today, they don't seem to be relegation material at all!

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

OMG, nice match to watch!
2-1 for Getafe at HT and Granada boldly trying to attack for all second half, risking a lot in counterattacks (1 post and 1 crossbar for Getafe).
And then penalty for Granada in injury time and Siqueira scores his second penalty!!
2-2. Well done!!!
If our cousins play each match like today, they don't seem to be relegation material at all!

Forum bet wins as well - bravo Cousin G

no losers this round for the Pozzotrio... get in!

[WatfordTalk]

On the one hand, there have been 10 goals in the last two league games involving Getafe and 7 in the last two involving Granada. But on the other hand, Getafe have only conceded 2 goals in their last 5 home games and Granada have only scored 9 goals in their last 14 away games. I reckon it will be 2-1 Getafe but it's up to you, Pads.

Ooh, so close! Happy for Granada, securing another vital point!

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

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Ooh, so close! Happy for Granada, securing another vital point!

yep good call -stopped me doing the under 3 goals bet.. forum should thank ya.

[WatfordTalk]

yep good call -stopped me doing the under 3 goals bet.. forum should thank ya.

They better.

So did you go for the over 4 yellow cards bet then? How much did the forum win?

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

They better.

So did you go for the over 4 yellow cards bet then? How much did the forum win?

Lol I would have put the whole 107 quid bank on the over 4.5 cards the odds were 1.36 to back but would have won by half time. Ref had average six yellows a game apparently.

The forum won £20. Layed getafe when they went 1-0 up at 1.36 about five mins later backed getafe to the stake money after Granada equalised at 2.36. So free bet on draw and Granada win so forum won £20 with no risk from 30 mins in game.

[JH93]

Lol I would have put the whole 107 quid bank on the over 4.5 cards the odds were 1.36 to back but would have won by half time. Ref had average six yellows a game apparently.

The forum won £20. Layed getafe when they went 1-0 up at 1.36 about five mins later backed getafe to the stake money after Granada equalised at 2.36. So free bet on draw and Granada win so forum won £20 with no risk from 30 mins in game.

He maintained that average of 6 a game today then!

[nascot]

The city of Granada have just named a square after Joe Strummer. Another reason to visit ;)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

2-0 against Rayo Vallecano. Great victory before we face the "tourmalet": Sevilla (A), Real Madrid (H), Coruña (A), Barcelona (H)

[Smudger]

Draw at Sevilla, draw at home to Madrid , win at La Coruna and loss to Barcelona I think. Mind you Sociedad beat Barcelona coming from 2-0 down to win in injury time....

Safety is the aim. Anything else is a bonus.

[SuperDan]

2-0 against Rayo Vallecano. Great victory before we face the "tourmalet": Sevilla (A), Real Madrid (H), Coruña (A), Barcelona (H)

Nice,3 points from the relegation places now...I can't find the highlights anywhere online though?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Nice,3 points from the relegation places now...I can't find the highlights anywhere online though?
Knowing that some youtube videos can't be seen on England due to La Liga, I give you a newspaper resume: http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2013/01/19/primera/1358615467_935952.html

- Great run of Nyom on first goal
- Awesome match of Roberto (goalkeeper) (awesome on 1:50)
- Aranda was on the field just 5 minutes before the second goal, and it was first Recio's match on starting eleven

Great match, I think best of season. We had never attack so much as today (on the resume, only few attacks)

[WatfordTalk]

I see Granada have sacked Antonio Aquella. Surprising considering they are outside the relegation zone. Perhaps a signal of intent that they don't want to just 'survive' every year?

[rojiblancohorizontal]

I see Granada have sacked Antonio Aquella. Surprising considering they are outside the relegation zone. Perhaps a signal of intent that they don't want to just 'survive' every year?

It has been a big surprise. I think the same as you, Pina has declared that he wants more than survive every year.

Alcaraz comes back: Granadino, Granada supporter, he leaves yesterday Aris Salomonika arguing "personal issues". Alcaraz goes often to Los Carmenes to see Granada CF, he had seen Granada B sometimes... But his experience on La Liga hasnt been good. But I think he will do everything to make Granada CF be on top.

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Granada CF - Real Madrid tonight, at 21:00 GMT

[sherlock]

Granada CF - Real Madrid tonight, at 21:00 GMT

Oh well, this seems an easy one! You simply cannot miss the 3 points!!! ;)

Good luck! (quite needed this time)

[simms]

1-0 Granada at the moment :)

[GloryHornetBoy]

Granada doing ok ATM considering its real Madrid, nice to see Ronaldo scoring the wrong end for once!

[sherlock]

Wow. If just they can keep this, that would be one of those days when you really like to take a good satisfaction against not a big, but an ultrabig team!
It will be difficult of course.

This tweet I've read is pure genius: "Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored against all 20 teams in La Liga!" :jumping1:

[sherlock]

Obvious willing handball by Modric should have been his second yellow! But we all know how the referees are "friendly" with the big teams.

[99mph]

Massive congrats! Massive 3 points against Real Madrid!

[simms]

Woooo! Awesome to hold on at the end there. Should've had a penalty too. Well done Granada!

[JH93]

Fantastic result!

[sherlock]

Three heavy points towards safety are already a good reason to :jumping1:

But against Real Madrid! And with at least a couple of very very dubious calls by the ref (should have been a red and a pen against Real)! ... then it's :jumping1::jumping1::jumping1::jumping1::jumping1: :jumping1::jumping1::jumping1::jumping1:

[JH93]

Watford and Granada have both had dodgy referees today but managed to win - come on Udinese, make it a treble v Milan!

[sherlock]

How sweet to read, now, the presentation of the match on http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1512254-granada-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-live-score-highlights-recap:

"Saturday's main event in La Liga features two sides that could not be much more different from each other this season.

Granada are one of the most solvent clubs in Spain but have nothing that even resembles a superstar.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in massive debt but make such large profits that the debt is very manageable, and they still draw the world's biggest stars to the club."

[roowfc]

Congratulations Grenda we watched the last five mins and were cheering you on

[Clive_ofthe_Kremlin]

Muchas felicidades Granada!

[Watfordftw]

Very impressive, over to Udinese now

[rojiblancohorizontal]

WE DID IT!!

Unbelievable!!

[El distraído]

Fantastic win today Granada!

Enhorabuena mis amigos!! 3 puntos por favor Udinese :)

[PFCFitz,YellowArmy]

Awesome!

[The Voice of Reason]

Awesome!

Felicidades,mi amigos :sign15:

[Daft Row]

Wow just seen this.

Congratulations Granada! What a result against a club which I consider to be one of the top three clubs in the world.

:mengoal: :mengoal: :mengoal:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

:sign15:

[PaddingtonsYellowArmy]

Wow just seen this.

Congratulations Granada! What a result against a club which I consider to be one of the top three clubs in the world.

:mengoal: :mengoal: :mengoal:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

:sign15:

and the ref was a canut as well :-)

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Deportivo de la Coruña - Granada Cf Starts now. If we win, we will be 6 points over "goes to segued" places (cant remember the word lol)

[SM#16]

Relegation? :biggrin:

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Relegation? :biggrin:
Yeah, i could use that word :P

[rojiblancohorizontal]

GOAL!! minute 45', right before break time.

Great play by Nyom, Aranda pass to Nolito, uses his head to hit the crossbar and Marchena scores an own goal.

0-1 :D

[sherlock]

Granada leading 1-0, thanks to Deportivo's own goal just at the end of first half.

[SM#16]

Nolito plays for Granada? I started a game with you guys on Football Manager and he was my first signing for £2M

[sherlock]

A good reinforcement transfer window in January for Granada, with last day news of Nolito on loan till summer (from Benfica) and Diego Buonanotte bought for something more than 2M€, beating offers from Palermo.

[Clive_ofthe_Kremlin]

Come on Granada!

Had a few pounds bet on an away win and 3/1 and need to make up the losses from betting on a WFC win last night :(

[sherlock]

0-2! Ighalo!

[Clive_ofthe_Kremlin]

GET IN THERE! 2-0!

Now bloody hold on to it Granada!

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Go Granada! Go Ighalo!

[SM#16]

Granada signed Buonanotte too? Good signing!

[JH93]

Just realised... non-WFC?! Pft. So much for family spirit ;)

[sherlock]

0-3! Siqueira on penalty (soft maybe) at 92' !!!

[wfcthroughandthrough]

13th place now! Wow, great work!

[JH93]

Fantastic result. Up to 13th now I believe?

EDIT: Clearly I am!

[Clive_ofthe_Kremlin]

Muy bien hecho Granada!

Vamos Pa'lante!

[rojiblancohorizontal]

Vamos Pa'lante!

HAHAHAHA LOVED IT!! (P'alante) :P

Great win, the team had develop a lot thanks to Alcaraz. 6 points away of relegation (thx Sm#16) and, maybe we can loose against Barcelona (or maybe Messi will score a own goal), but now im sure we can win against Celta and "kill them" too.

[Watfordftw]

Very impressive win :sign15:

[The Voice of Reason]

Well done guys :sign15::sign15::sign15:

[sherlock]

Really a great result. Granada seemed already in first part of season to have players worth of something more than near-relegation table position.
Now with the new manager and the January signings, it's been a great beginning of February.
You can host Barcelona next week with some less anxiety now.

And yes, I was thinking the same joke Rojo, if you happen to beat Barcelona thanks to own goal by Messi, this season would be legend just thanks to 2 matches! :jumping1:

[simms]

:sign15: Well done Granada.

[El distraído]

A big game for Granada this evening - Barcelona at home! I hope you can contain Messi. Come on Granada!

[wfcthroughandthrough]

20 mins in and 0-0. Tough game, Granada need to get hold of the ball!

[JH93]

They're 1-0 up!

Ighalo scores!

COME ON GRANADA!

[The Voice of Reason]

They're 1-0 up!

Ighalo scores!

COME ON GRANADA!

Go Granada :jumping1:

[nornironhorn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtsBfbfbHBc

[JH93]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtsBfbfbHBc


It's also on Sky Sports 1 if anyone wanted to watch.

[wfcthroughandthrough]

:jumping1: :mengoal: Go Granada !!! 1-0

[sherlock]

OMG! Missed a great chance for 2-0

[wfcthroughandthrough]

HT 1-0. Really impressive. They understand Barca will control possession, so they have been clever. Strong backline that has been well organised, and a lethal counter attack! VAMOS

[Daft Row]

Go on Granada!!!!!

[wfcthroughandthrough]

History at Granada this evening, 300th La Liga goal for Messi. 1-1