Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Red Rick]

So now I will be forever wondering where and when it was confirmed he didn't train for the tour.

It was never confirmed, I made that up from your link and the fact that it's barely 5 weeks since the tour ended, and 8 weeks since he started, so he must have been busy before that

Stop wondering

 

[LaFlorecita]

It was never confirmed, I made that up from your link and the fact that it's barely 5 weeks since the tour ended, and 8 weeks since he started, so he must have been busy before that

Stop wondering

Now I understand

But I rate the chance of it actually being true somewhere in the 1% area, I mean that blog, wtf, but I started some speculation based on pictures I saw I love me some speculation but it is most likely not true. There is not a single mention of it anywhere else on the internet except on that blog.

 

[Netserk]

Perhaps it's Contador who is pregnant?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Perhaps it's Contador who is pregnant?

LOL. good one

 

[jens_attacks]

He's impregnated Macarena, according to reports.

career.

over.

 

[LaFlorecita]

career.

over.

jensie come on. It is probably not even true. anyway it will happen at some point, I don't think he'll wait till he's 37 or so.

 

[Netserk]

LOL. good one

Well, he is just as fat as a woman with a cake in her oven

 

[LaFlorecita]

Well, he is just as fat as a woman with a cake in her oven

Lol this could've been said by BYOP

 

[Trudgin]

Ok why is it newsworthy if Alberto is going to be a dad... Surly it's just congratulations & move on.. Between Jens & Chava they have a football team..

 

[LaFlorecita]

Ok why is it newsworthy if Alberto is going to be a dad... Surly it's just congratulations & move on.. Between Jens & Chava they have a football team..

Oh Trudgin don't be such a party pooper

 

[Red Rick]

Ok why is it newsworthy if Alberto is going to be a dad... Surly it's just congratulations & move on.. Between Jens & Chava they have a football team..

Because we can either enjoy watching men's cycling for at least 35 years more, or Marianne Vos will meet her match in ~20 years

 

[Red Rick]

Is there a chance Contador will go to Alonso's team? Back in 2009 Alonso wanted to buil a team around Contador

 

[LaFlorecita]

Is there a chance Contador will go to Alonso's team? Back in 2009 Alonso wanted to buil a team around Contador

There is a chance. See Tranfers and rumors thread.

 

[Gugashwill]

I'm not sure the change of a team is smart at this point in his career.
Especially this kind of a change.

 

[Cyivel]

I'd be fine with either team now that bawbag Tinkov isn't involved anymore.

 

[Dedelou]

I'd be fine with either team now that bawbag Tinkov isn't involved anymore.

Alberto has seen many teams in his career. Each change has brought something for him. Not always good, however It would be special to return to ride for a spanish team.

 

[Jelantik]

I'm not sure the change of a team is smart at this point in his career.
Especially this kind of a change.

i have to agree with that. But i don't know what contador got in mind. Maybe being a first time dad, has changed his mind.. you know like wiggins, lost motivation to train hard since he'll be leaving his wife and future kid a lot.

I hope he doesn't leave saxo tinkoff. I hope the rumours about his falling out with bjarne isn't true. Saxo and bjarne were there through the thick and thin with him when he was down facing his clen case. It's really hard to see him leaving TST. The team are strong now and everyone seems to gel with each other.

 

[Le Baroudeur]

I think Alberto needs to issue a statement on the matter asap. This kind of reckless speculation hurts everybody involved if not dealt with. He owes his current team that much.

 

[hfer07]

I think Alberto needs to issue a statement on the matter asap. This kind of reckless speculation hurts everybody involved if not dealt with. He owes his current team that much.

Its no that simple-there are contracts, sponsors & team duties, negotiations, all these issues in place related to Saxo alone for this remaining year-set aside this new project he's apparently linked to & what needs to be on the table for Alberto to even consider to join it. If he announces it officially- I expect to happen in January..

 

[murali]

A hypothetical doubt: What are the things that should be ironed out, if AC is to join the alonso squad?

I m not quite sure about contract requirements, etc.

personally, i think AC is better off in a different squad.

 

[Le Baroudeur]

Its no that simple-there are contracts, sponsors & team duties, negotiations, all these issues in place related to Saxo alone for this remaining year-set aside this new project he's apparently linked to & what needs to be on the table for Alberto to even consider to join it. If he announces it officially- I expect to happen in January..

He has a contract allready, as such he is in no position to discuss terms elsewhere. His current is team is the only project he should have any consideration about. He needs to come out and kill the rumour now, put his reputation on the line, If not his reputation is dead.

 

[Gugashwill]

He has a contract allready, as such he is in no position to discuss terms elsewhere. His current is team is the only project he should have any consideration about. He needs to come out and kill the rumour now, put his reputation on the line, If not his reputation is dead.

Although he has a contract, I'm sure there's a clause which allows him (or Riis) to break the contract if there's a reason for it.
But that's not so important. The most important thing is that this rumor comes from Italian media and it's probably based on the stories from the past and nothing more.
So, Contador should really say something about the matter.

 

[Jelantik]

I think the longer alberto issues a statement, it means that the rumors is more and more likely to be true? If he does move, what happens between him and bjarne? I thought they get along really well. He and saxo bank stood behind contador during his bad times. Where is the loyalty? he signed a contract for 3 years. If he knew that his friend is interested building a new cycling team, then he should have not signed 3 years contract? don't you think? So far he hasn't delivered what he is paid for. No GT win, no one week race win, just one stage win. Switching team seems to be like an easy way out to me.

 

[burning]

I think the longer alberto issues a statement, it means that the rumors is more and more likely to be true? If he does move, what happens between him and bjarne? I thought they get along really well. He and saxo bank stood behind contador during his bad times. Where is the loyalty? he signed a contract for 3 years. If he knew that his friend is interested building a new cycling team, then he should have not signed 3 years contract? don't you think? So far he hasn't delivered what he is paid for. No GT win, no one week race win, just one stage win. Switching team seems to be like an easy way out to me.

Really?

Well, If you are talking about 2013, you are completely right on your opinions

 

[Jelantik]

Really?

Well, If you are talking about 2013, you are completely right on your opinions

yes.. I mean 2013. Not 2012. I thought he is supposed to win one GT every year with that kind of money? no? if not . then 4.5 euro seems like an easy money then.

side note: I hope bjarne would puke blood before taking oleg back. This guy is a jerk. After roche got the red jersey he gotta tweet something condesanding. Finally the team pay back the sponsor. As much as he was right to say that, but what a jerk. Imagine if he actually got his way running saxo tinkoff. I bet everyone can't wait to leave..