Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Miburo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q-HNO5-088

interview with AC, nothing really new though

 

[airstream]

Omg, now I understand why he doesn't learn English so deliberately. Because otherwise he would need to react on questions from some British journalists. This thought hit me.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Omg, now I understand why he doesn't learn English so deliberately. Because otherwise he would need to react on questions from some British journalists. This thought hit me.

yea he's deliberately not learning English, that's probably why his English has improved so massively. It's still not great but you can hardly expect that from him.

 

[airstream]

yea he's deliberately not learning English, that's probably why his English has improved so massively. It's still not great but you can hardly expect that from him.

I think he purposefully surrounds himself by spaniards to stew in his national juice. Considering how many years he is hanging out in English speaking circle, he should speak like a native speaker. Nonetheless it doesn't happen.

 

[Carols]

T-A route released and CN reports: this year's 'Race of the Two Seas' will see 2012 winner Vincenzo Nibali, Alberto Contador, Cadel Evans and Chris Froome fighting for overall success.

Froome? I thought it was going to be Wiggo? Froome even better though!!!

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

T-A route released and CN reports: this year's 'Race of the Two Seas' will see 2012 winner Vincenzo Nibali, Alberto Contador, Cadel Evans and Chris Froome fighting for overall success.

Froome? I thought it was going to be Wiggo? Froome even better though!!!

Yes, Wiggins changed his schedule. No T-A (or P-N) for him.

 

[woodenswan]

Omg, now I understand why he doesn't learn English so deliberately.

look who's talking

pot and kettle, mutha****a

 

[Miburo]

Yes, Wiggins changed his schedule. No T-A (or P-N) for him.

Wow really? I thought he was also going to do it.

Let the running begin

Eventually you'll have to face him, Wiggins

 

[LaFlorecita]

I think he purposefully surrounds himself by spaniards to stew in his national juice. Considering how many years he is hanging out in English speaking circle, he should speak like a native speaker. Nonetheless it doesn't happen.

Oh please

 

[airstream]

Oh please

??

 

[serfla]

If you haven't noticed, the Giro organizers have tried everything to get him there this year. See Dubai etc.

Keep on trolling, adios

Maybe you should discuss that with The Hitch. http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showpost.php?p=1123324&postcount=5013

 

[LaFlorecita]

??

this is ridiculous, of course he won't speak like a native speaker after a few years.

 

[jyhjyh]

I think he purposefully surrounds himself by spaniards to stew in his national juice. Considering how many years he is hanging out in English speaking circle, he should speak like a native speaker. Nonetheless it doesn't happen.

Maybe Contador just not have a talent for languages?

English syntax is very different from Spanish syntax.
Just listen to Rafael Nadal ex.

 

[Angliru]

No, I'm being ironic and playing kind of antithesis. If he had had won the stage, part of fans would inevitably have told: "Look, I told you! If this off form Contador wins, others are helpless. I look forward to July!". But when he didn't win, expectations are the same and positive moments are desperately sought out in anything, say, badly prepared Nibali. It looks very comical for an impartial fan. I don't know. Probably it is the case only for me.

You're going to give yourself hypertension with all of your worrying about how the forum will respond to Contador's every move. You refuse to admit it or face it but your obsession with Contador and the bizarre and uncontrollable need to counter each and every positive post about him is just as extreme as those that you constantly criticize. I truly believe that at some point in your past you were a Contador fan and maybe his questionable past associations and recent suspension sent you reeling into a state of hysteria. Now you've made it your mission to not allow any good words about your unrequited love to be posted without you shouting it down with accusations of fanboy/girlisms, protestations of not being "true fans of cycling"....blah, blah, and blah.

To counter Christian's amateur psychoanalysis: Admitting to your sickness is the first step to enlightenment.

 

[Angliru]

i agree with this . with a possible rise back to the best form andy and froomey's sweet bilharzia kicking in again would be suicidal to try it. it won't work. it hould have been nice to see him against wiggo but after that, close to the zero chance to beat andy and chris.the other ones maybe,but not these two.

I don't think Andy would be a threat. I have a feeling we won't see Andy back to his peak until 2014. Froome is a different story though and I agree with you there.

 

[Angliru]

Why are you twisting my words?
I wrote:
Talking, not saying he's going to do it.
He was considering doing it, and stopped cosidering it when learned about Wiggo's decision.
You're worse than Flo.

A question for all Contador's fans: Are you, somehow, related to Contador or do you get paid for your activity here?
That would give some sense to your posts.

I'm neither. I do it as a public service. You should be thanking me.

Aren't you equally as bad with your own speculation behind your belief of the reason(s) for his not doing the Giro? What makes your opinion more valuable and accurate in it's analysis than anyone else?

 

[Carols]

You're going to give yourself hypertension with all of your worrying about how the forum will respond to Contador's every move. You refuse to admit it or face it but your obsession with Contador and the bizarre and uncontrollable need to counter each and every positive post about him is just as extreme as those that you constantly criticize. I truly believe that at some point in your past you were a Contador fan and maybe his questionable past associations and recent suspension sent you reeling into a state of hysteria. Now you've made it your mission to not allow any good words about your unrequited love to be posted without you shouting it down with accusations of fanboy/girlisms, protestations of not being "true fans of cycling"....blah, blah, and blah.

To counter Christian's amateur psychoanalysis: Admitting to your sickness is the first step to enlightenment.

+1000

10 char

 

[serfla]

I'm neither. I do it as a public service. You should be thanking me.

Aren't you equally as bad with your own speculation behind your belief of the reason(s) for his not doing the Giro? What makes your opinion more valuable and accurate in it's analysis than anyone else?

Could you respond earlier?
I've expressed my opinion, then fans started to twist my words. That's the point of my criticism.
Everybody have an opinion, and it's not more or less valuable than someone's else. But if you start twisting someone's words in order to ridicule them, or malicious tone dominates someone's post - that's insolence and the question about relation or payment is appropriate one for that kind of discussion.
You'll never find me twisting someone's words or ridiculing an opinion. I always try to put some arguments behind my claims.

Clear?

 

[Angliru]

Omg, now I understand why he doesn't learn English so deliberately. Because otherwise he would need to react on questions from some British journalists. This thought hit me.

You really didn't go there did you? I will take the high road on this one and not make an issue of it.

 

[Angliru]

I think he purposefully surrounds himself by spaniards to stew in his national juice. Considering how many years he is hanging out in English speaking circle, he should speak like a native speaker. Nonetheless it doesn't happen.

Before I've given you the benefit of the doubt. Now you've shown your true colors. You sicken me with this post.

 

[Angliru]

T-A route released and CN reports: this year's 'Race of the Two Seas' will see 2012 winner Vincenzo Nibali, Alberto Contador, Cadel Evans and Chris Froome fighting for overall success.

Froome? I thought it was going to be Wiggo? Froome even better though!!!

I think Evans will be back to form after his disappointing Tour. T-A should be as exciting as last year. I can't wait!

 

[Angliru]

Could you respond earlier?
I've expressed my opinion, then fans started to twist my words. That's the point of my criticism.
Everybody have an opinion, and it's not more or less valuable than someone's else. But if you start twisting someone's words in order to ridicule them, or malicious tone dominates someone's post - that's insolence and the question about relation or payment is appropriate one for that kind of discussion.
You'll never find me twisting someone's words or ridiculing an opinion. I always try to put some arguments behind my claims.

Clear?

Earlier than what? I've been away from the forum I believe since Saturday morning.

 

[Carols]

I think Evans will be back to form after his disappointing Tour. T-A should be as exciting as last year. I can't wait!

T-A is always a great race. I hope Evans is back also

 

[Forunculo]

With "Toti" Pasman. Famous because of Maradona's "La tenes adentro Pasman"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0X-SzmvY_0

 

[airstream]

Before I've given you the benefit of the doubt. Now you've shown your true colors. You sicken me with this post.

What you mean? That post included nothing but obvious things.

ou really didn't go there did you? I will take the high road on this one and not make an issue of it.

I'm describing the situation without making an issue of it. What's wrong?

To counter Christian's amateur psychoanalysis: Admitting to your sickness is the first step to enlightenment

It smells like direct insult, even if it is a joke, but ok. I'm not surprised. If you want to read only what you like [which you want] I won't touch you. In short, sensitive rider - sensitive fans. Nothing you. Anyway, I wish you not to too far away in non-recognition of other riders. Disappointment will be banging.