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My Beloved Club: What’s Become of You?
 
Excuse this rant, but I’m about ready to explode regarding the events of yesterday’s reunion between Juan Soler and Juan Villalonga … As many of you know, Villalonga is out as CEO after 2 weeks, Soler is selling his shares to Vicente Soriano , a board member who has been trying to buy the club for some time and more than likely, we’re losing David Villa and David ...

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Defining Day in Valencia History
 
Oh my … Valencia has just become the Titanic … we’re the laughing stocks of the football world … It’s been a madcap day in Valencia as Juan Soler and Juan Villalonga have been locked in negotiations, meetings and press conferences trying to figure out the future of our beloved club. I’ve lived through gut-wrenching games, clicking the F5 refresh button ...

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Turmoil and Chaos
 
While Valencia CF goes through their daily training sessions in preparation for the season (interesting choice by coach Unai Emery in taking the players to the beach to train yesterday), turmoil and chaos reign in the back office. But isn’t that what we’ve come to expect from this club? Today, word that CEO Juan Villalonga could quit, as soon as today. He just started two ...

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Villa and Silva Back on the Market?
 
Just when you think it’s safe to wear your Valencia kit without fear of ridicule comes word that our star players, David Villa, David Silva and Joaquin are back on the transfer market . So in the span of one week, we went from new CEO Juan Villalonga telling us we’re keeping our stars to owner Juan Soler saying we’re selling … I ask: What is one to believe? As ...

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 Mestalla Noisiest Stadium in Europe
Mestalla Noisiest Stadium in Europe
While I could write about the Samuel Eto’o transfer rumors (yawn) or the possibility of Luis Aragones replacing Unai Emery as head coach (whatever …), I thought this was infinitely more interesting … According to Setanta Sports , ...
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 Fixtures 08/09
Fixtures 08/09
So the schedule for the new season is out … Looks like Unai Emery’s boys will have a tough go at it near the end of the season, when many of Spain’s top clubs will be meeting Los Che for the right to carry the La Liga Championship ...
Where To Get Proper Valencia News
 
In light of yesterday’s stupid, inane news item about Valencia in MARCA , I thought it would be wise to share where I get proper, legitimate Valencia news . I’ll also list where I connect with like-minded fans. Forums and discussion groups can be wonderful places to get breaking news and connect with fellow Valencia supporters. I’ve met some wonderful people through ...

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MARCA and Yellow Journalism
 
Does MARCA have anything better to do? The veritable Spanish sports daily/bird cage liner must be bored after the exaltation of the Euro 2008 championship. When they’re not trying to speed the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to their beloved Real Madrid or trying to coax Raul onto the national team, they grow bored and despondent. What to do next? Make up stories! Today’s ...

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Q and A with David Albelda and News
 
David Albelda has been in football purgatory for some time now. He looks happy in the photo with Vicente, but it’s been some time since he’s smiled football-wise. Since ex-gaff Ronald Koeman sprayed his scent around the Mestalla and fired Albelda, Santiago Canizares and Angulo, the three have been in limbo, neither here nor there. All signs point to Albelda being let go this ...

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Squad Breakdown and Notes
 
So the Juan Villalonga era has begun. Villalonga, an international businessman who was the former president of Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica, reached an agreement with Our Beloved on Wednesday to take over the running of the club. Villalonga is hoping to bring success back to the Mestalla. “I’ve always had Valencia and ultimately Valencia CF in my heart,” ...

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7 Things I Think I Think Pre-preseason Valencia 2008/9
 
It’s not quite the pre-season, but more like the season before the pre-season. We affectionately call it the ‘Pre-preseason’, that dead zone when transfers take place, rumors abound and general silliness prevails. There’s no football on the telly, no basketball, American football or ice hockey to keep us entertained. The Olympics are coming in a month … But ...

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 I’m Back, Baby! And Villa Will Be Too!
I’m Back, Baby! And Villa Will Be Too!
Hello my fellow Valencia supporters! I’m back and boy, it’s been quite the summer so far! David Villa transfer rumors, a supposed buyer for the club, a new kit … Oh, and did you hear that Spain won the European championship??  ...