All Posts by Nic Aldam

Nic Aldam

Born in London. Moved to Barcelona in 1989, just in time to enjoy Cruyff's dream team. Started Fcbnews blog in May 2007.

Tottenham need a better midfield and some luck to overtake Arsenal

Tottenham need a better midfield and some luck to overtake Arsenal

One of the big questions being asked about next season is will Tottenham be good enough to break into the Premiership top four and qualify for the Champions League. Having finished fifth for the last two seasons, Spurs will be looking to their new signings, Darren Bent, Younes Kaboul and Gareth Bale, to make the…

Abidal moves to Bracelona

Football Club Barcelona today completed their third signing of the summer. Eric Abidal passed his medical examination and has signed for the next four seasons.

Madrid sack Capello, the fools…

Madrid sack Capello, the fools…

Just eleven days after winning their 30th Spanish league title, Real Madrid have announced that Fabio Capello will not continue as first team coach next season. Madrid’s board of directors met at lunchtime today to finalize their decision. It is difficult to understand how any club can get rid of their manager/coach after winning the…

How will Henry fit in at Barça?

Let’s make a couple of things clear to begin with. First is that Samuel Eto’o is not going to leave FC Barcelona this summer, the player has no desire to leave and Laporta and Txiki Beguiristain have both stated that they want him to stay. Second, Rijkaard is not going to change the system to…

La Liga finale – preview

By eleven o’clock this evening we will know who is this season’s La Liga champions.

The Hand of Messi

The Hand of Messi

Leo Messi continues to emulate the great Diego Maradona. However, unlike his wonder-goal in the cup against Getafe, Messi’s effort in scoring his first goal against Espanyol was not so praiseworthy. Messi clearly handled the ball into the net just as Maradona did against England in that memorable World Cup Quarter-Final in Mexico. No doubt…