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Friday, 03 February 2012 23:46 |
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I have never hid my dislike for Sporting. But once again, I can't deny the importance of Sporting making into the CL next season. They are over 22 million euros in the hole, and a CL spot is imperative.
I understand and applaud Braga for the run they've had. The problem is that no matter how much money Braga earns, they have shown that they won't build on it. They've actually lost some pieces from last season, and maintained the rest. They've brought in five youngsters, but none with any fan fair.
Am I being unfair? Probably, but Braga will have to prove to me that they are serious at making a CL run and maintain their league standing. I admit that they've surprised me with their play this season, but I still think that their current standing has as much to do with Sportings poor run than anything else. Braga's starters are well established and familiar with each other, while Sporting is doing it on the fly.
Paciencia is quickly learning that eventhough you may be part of a huge club, in Portugal you're still a selling club. There will always be turnover, and if your transfers aren't up to par, you will suffer badly.
As much it pains me, Portugal needs to have Sportings pedigree ridding high once again.
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