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By: Shane | April 11th, 2008

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So Espanyol this weekend. Two teams not in the best of foR. One has not won or scored for the last 3 games, the other has only won away from home 3 times. It has all the potential to be a great bore but nevertheless the stakes are high and its a very important game for both teams. Espanyol need to get back on winning ways if they want to claim that last European spot, Rufete stated that the team need to start believe in themselves again. Osasuna on the other hand need to bounce back from last week home defeat at the hands of Recreativo and hopefully return to Pamplona with some points, ideally 3 but ill be quite happy with just the one considering how tight it is at the moment.
Los pericos were victorious 1-2 the first time around so a bit of revenge is in order.
Valdo (Espanyol,pretty useless) and ‘El Rifle’ Pandiani (Osasuna completely useless) are set to face there former employees. Although Pandiani probably wont, hopefully Cuco will give him a run around in the name of nostalgia
In other news.
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NUKO IS BACK!!! After 8 months in the sideline, Osasuna best player has been given the all clear and is set to return in the coming weeks if not days. Iranian 2007 footballing of the year (as unglamorous as that sounds) will give Osasuna at much needed boost and confidence for the remaining of this season.

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Carlos VEla has hinted he is happy to stay another year with Osasuna (well of course he is, we are simply the best). The on loan Arsenal star has been quality for us this year and hopefully remains with us for another one. Stay Carlitos we love you!!!. Patxi Izco Osasunas president was in London last weekend negotiating Vela possible extension and further negotiations of a possible collaboration with the English club.

And finally commiserations to Getafe for there great effort against Bayern munich. They did themselves proud. And for those who saw the match they will understand when I write Luca Tony you dick. But hopefully Getafe can bounce back and beat Zaragoza this weekend and push them further down. A SEGUNDA OE A SEGUNDA OE.
AUPA OSASUNA




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  • Isaiah |  April 11th, 2008 at 10:42 am

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    Vela really is quite a talent and you should work very hard to keep him. I remember his name being bandied about when I lived in Mexico a couple of years ago and I’m pleasantly surprised that he’s risen as quickly as he has. Take that, Nery Castillo!

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  • Elisa |  April 12th, 2008 at 1:09 am

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    Zara definitely deserves to go down - big time. Their stars are pathetic. I hope you guys can get to keep Vela one more year. The poor kid will not get recognized nor played back at the Arse.

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  • Elisa |  April 12th, 2008 at 3:34 pm

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    Shane, I think you guys will take the Periquitos. My prediction 1 nil. Sorry Mando.

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  • Mando |  April 12th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

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    I’d be worried about any prediction from Elisa, Shane. Plus, I think you’re going to lose Vela because Arsene Wenger pretty much said he won’t be buying big this summer as he already has a nice young squad, with of course Fran Merida (ex-Barca) and Carlos Vela (property of Arsenal) on the cusp of the squad. Good luck tomorrow, but I have a feeling you’ll need it at the Estadi Olimpic.

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  • shane |  April 14th, 2008 at 3:26 am

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    great prediction!!

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  • eoin |  April 14th, 2008 at 6:12 am

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    pero que dices chavel, hemo´ganado

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