Racing Santander Archive

  •     So there I am, enjoying a wall-to-wall weekend of Spanish football, when it occurs to me that coaches might have their own preferences, but they still tend to go along with the tactical norms of the day. Everyone wants to play three up front, and there’s nothing wrong...

    Won’t Somebody Think of Giovani?

    Posted on April 30, 2012 | 5 Comments
        So there I am, enjoying a wall-to-wall weekend of Spanish football, when it occurs to me that coaches might have their own preferences, but they still tend to go along with the tactical norms of the day. Everyone wants to play three up front, and there’s nothing wrong...

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  •       Of course, it’s all about the Clasico this weekend, but there are eight other top flight La Liga games and some good bets to be found in them I think. As for Monday night’s clash between Osasuna and Malaga, I’ll make a few comments on that via...

    JCLaLiga betting advice – El Clasico part 2

    Posted on April 20, 2012 | No Comments
          Of course, it’s all about the Clasico this weekend, but there are eight other top flight La Liga games and some good bets to be found in them I think. As for Monday night’s clash between Osasuna and Malaga, I’ll make a few comments on that via...

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  •     One of the best things about Spanish footy and what sets it apart is the cantera, the development of home grown talent and giving them an opportunity to grow and play in the in the third division, perhaps second division and the first team.  There are various reasons...

    Canteranos (Home Grown talent) by Club

    Posted on April 9, 2012 | 4 Comments
        One of the best things about Spanish footy and what sets it apart is the cantera, the development of home grown talent and giving them an opportunity to grow and play in the in the third division, perhaps second division and the first team.  There are various reasons...

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  •       It is the lowest of the low. The end? Possibly. Some bounce straight back, others take a while, some just drift away never to be heard from again. It can be the worst thing that happens to a player and a stigma that attaches itself to Coach....

    Viva La Liga: Zaragoza’s Survival Attempt

    Posted on April 2, 2012 | No Comments
          It is the lowest of the low. The end? Possibly. Some bounce straight back, others take a while, some just drift away never to be heard from again. It can be the worst thing that happens to a player and a stigma that attaches itself to Coach....

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  •   Round 25 and the form tables makes a big U turn, Mallorca, Malaga, Granada, and Sevilla on the rise (Go Andalusia), while Valencia, Racing, Getafe, Athletic and Espanyol take a tumble.  Some say the league is more competitive, well in a way there is more parity, but a lot...

    La Liga Power Rankings~Round 25: As the Form turns…

    Posted on February 28, 2012 | No Comments
      Round 25 and the form tables makes a big U turn, Mallorca, Malaga, Granada, and Sevilla on the rise (Go Andalusia), while Valencia, Racing, Getafe, Athletic and Espanyol take a tumble.  Some say the league is more competitive, well in a way there is more parity, but a lot...

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  •   The league has gone topsy turvy some may say, while others might call it parity.  The points gap between 4 and 18 is marginal.  Every week is a battle for positioning and dog eat dog fights.  This round brings us some very tasty ties to be sure. Levante visits...

    La Liga Calendar + USTV: Round 25 (Bogey teams)

    Posted on February 24, 2012 | No Comments
      The league has gone topsy turvy some may say, while others might call it parity.  The points gap between 4 and 18 is marginal.  Every week is a battle for positioning and dog eat dog fights.  This round brings us some very tasty ties to be sure. Levante visits...

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  •   This season has been a roller coaster ride so far.  European Spots 3 – 6 or 7 are still up for grabs, especially with Valencia getting a bit complacent in recent weeks and having the gruelling Europa League road ahead of them, along with Atletico and Athletic Club.  Meanwhile relegation...

    La Liga Power Rankings ~ Round 19

    Posted on January 17, 2012 | 3 Comments
      This season has been a roller coaster ride so far.  European Spots 3 – 6 or 7 are still up for grabs, especially with Valencia getting a bit complacent in recent weeks and having the gruelling Europa League road ahead of them, along with Atletico and Athletic Club.  Meanwhile relegation...

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  •   Over the last couple of rounds, Liga Adelante has become more and more unpredictable. This week, a late penalty from former Espanyol midfielder Coro gave relegation candidates Girona a vital win over league leaders Hércules. The Blanquiazules remain three points clear, but their run of six successive wins comes...

    Segunda & Spanish Youth Watch v 2.0

    Posted on November 8, 2011 | 6 Comments
      Over the last couple of rounds, Liga Adelante has become more and more unpredictable. This week, a late penalty from former Espanyol midfielder Coro gave relegation candidates Girona a vital win over league leaders Hércules. The Blanquiazules remain three points clear, but their run of six successive wins comes...

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  • In today’s podcast Elisa, Mando and Ravi welcome Eduardo Perez Suarez “Edu” one of the founders of La Lambretta radio. You may reach him at @LaLambretta on twitter. We went old school in this podcast going around the league starting with Sporting and Levante. You may also hear him on www.oidradio.es in La...

    La Liga round up with Edu from La Lambretta

    Posted on October 29, 2011 | 1 Comment
    In today’s podcast Elisa, Mando and Ravi welcome Eduardo Perez Suarez “Edu” one of the founders of La Lambretta radio. You may reach him at @LaLambretta on twitter. We went old school in this podcast going around the league starting with Sporting and Levante. You may also hear him on www.oidradio.es in La...

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  • Not A Chance They were supposed to act like yo-yos. Come up only to go start down. But this week saw all the newly promoted sides win and not only did they win but they did it in style. First up was Granada.  A lot has been said about the...

    Viva La Liga: A Weekly Review From A Madrid Sofa #2

    Posted on September 19, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Not A Chance They were supposed to act like yo-yos. Come up only to go start down. But this week saw all the newly promoted sides win and not only did they win but they did it in style. First up was Granada.  A lot has been said about the...

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