http://bilbao.theoffside.com News from Athletic Club Bilbao football team Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:13:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Despair, Despair, Despair, Athletic just started on the fearsome foursome run and looked frickin awful vs Sevilla. If something doesn't happen and quick, it's a relegation battle all over again. Yes it's still early days, but if we couldn't beat Malaga and Recreativo after a grueling pre-season, well, ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/we-were-rubbish.html What Price Loyalty? In the days where footballers, agents, owners, and clubs are greedy bastards, a gem of a player wants to give thanks and honor his team for all that they have given to him. For the wonderful opportunity of playing football. Athletic's long time captain, ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/a-touch-of-class.html Sometimes things just don't go your way. Sometimes no matter how hard you try and push forward, sh*te happens. The game vs Getafe, was just like that. Athletic's level of play, possession, ball control, tempo and passing game was very impressive. Los Leónes attacked decisively and were ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/heartbreak-at-home.html Athletic played on Thursday at El Colombino against Recreativo Huelva. What can I say but a God awful display of football. Fortunately for us, Riesgo, the Goal Keeper for Recre, gifted us a goal late in the 2nd half. David Lopez with a scrappy finish. Yeste ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/stealing-a-point.html Yes, we finally won a match and this time at San Mames. Well it's about time! And what the hell happened to this team? At last an awakening, some signs of life. I saw beautiful, fast paced movement on the wings and from our backs. I ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/on-the-third-day.html Athletic prepare for their 2nd home game of the season. This time we need to get all 3 points, regardless. The next few games are critical because then we go on the "big team" run and play Sevilla, Barça, Madrid, Villarreal, etc. in October. Don't you just ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/athletic-v-valladolid-game-on.html What is the old fútbol saying, win your games at home and draw when away? Is that what Athletic was trying to do? I saw a team that was unsure of itself, that was afraid to attack but did whatever it takes not to lose. Two goose ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/first-point-of-the-season.html Finally, the Internationals are over and we are back to some beautiful club football. Athletic goes to down to Malaga and boy do we need all 3 points to kick start this season in fine fashion. Probable Starting Line Up: Gorka Iraola- Aitor Ocio - Amorebieta (he's back to health) - Balenziaga ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/whats-going-onaka-finally-some-futbol.html The bad form on display towards the end of pre-season has continued into La Liga. Yes, it's early days, but their are some serious problems in defense and now upfront in attack, that need to be addressed - asap. Losing your first game at home in San Mames ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/poor-start-at-san-mames-athletic-1-3-almeria.html One of our biggest problems last season was goal production. Fernando LLorente, finally came good with 11 goals last season, the great promise. After Fernan with 7 goals was our boy, Aritz Aduriz. Not prolific, great jumping ability in the air, and always wears the shirt with pride ... http://bilbao.theoffside.com/team-news/striker-quagmire.html