46 responses so far ↓

• Valo // May 12, 2008 at 15:43

  Happy Birthday!!!

  That is a nice looking Cake!!

  I started visiting this site after I found it referenced in a Soccerlens article.

  Keep up the awesome work !!

  Força Barça!!

• Titi186 // May 12, 2008 at 15:53

  Nice one Nic thanks as always for the site!!

  I love this site even though Im a pain in the ass and a more opinionated character for most readers on here

  Keep up the good work and Im sure Barca will improve next year and your troubles will all seem worth it!!

  Titi186

• voonte // May 12, 2008 at 16:01

  Happy birthday to fcbnews, and congratulations to you Nic. This is an excellent blog. Keep up the good work!

  It’ll be good for fans, players, and staff to take a short break and continue improving for next season.

• LegendaryBarca // May 12, 2008 at 16:06

  Happy birthday to the site!

  Btw, I think this is the best Barca blog. I found this site through a google search, and I have been coming here everyday ever since.

  Good luck to fcbnews, I hope it continues to grow.

  Visca el Barca!

• Titi186 // May 12, 2008 at 16:12

  I havent the slightest clue how I came about the site!!

  I think I was researching Henry’s move to Barca through google and must of come accross it and I have never turned back lol.

  I see it come up on http://www.goonernews.com every now and again because the automated search algorythem must think Yaya Toure is the Toure of Arsenal and it posts links to your site there aswell.

• Zin // May 12, 2008 at 16:17

  Hey Nic!

  I’m from Texas here in the states. I came across FCBnews.com from your posts on soccerpulse.com, posting links to your match reports and starting XI for each Barcelona match.

• Hilal // May 12, 2008 at 16:19

  Nic I am not sure what i would have done this season without this site to come to. You have created a wonderful community for all of us to be able to discuss the highs and lows of this great team we all support.

  I cannot remember exactly how I came across this site. I think I was searching for a video of Messi or something like that and I just ended up here. I read one or two comments which i didnt agree with and i just had to say something

  Oh and im from the UK.

• Gonzalo @ All In White // May 12, 2008 at 16:32

  Many happy returns. As a Merengue I have to say that it is nice to be able to read a balanced blog about the goings-on in the rival camp. Long may it continue.

• Andrew // May 12, 2008 at 16:35

  Hello and congrats, Nic! I’m from the Chicago area here in the US. Your blog is truly outstanding and I always go to you first for opinions on the games, news, etc. I think I found this blog via theoffside.com around the time of the rumors of Puyol shaving his head. You were the only site to explain that rumor sufficiently so I decided to follow you and got hooked. Keep up the great work!

• PHaft // May 12, 2008 at 16:38

  Nic,

  I’m from Florida in the U.S. — I’ve been a Barca fan since the Rivaldo days.
  You have a fantastic blog and (due to our form lately) its a nice place to come and vent about things. I found your website through a Google search, I think.
  Keep up the good work.

• fcbarcelona-ks.com // May 12, 2008 at 16:51

  Thnx you Nic for the web… Happy Birthday fcbnews.com !

• Tony // May 12, 2008 at 17:10

  Many happy returns on the website’s first anniversary.

  It’s a fantastic site and I have it permanently on my ‘favourites’ list. I came across your site approximately 10 months ago whilst on the ‘News Now’ website which had a link to a FCB article from your website.

  I am from the Rock of Gibraltar and I have been a Barca fan practically all my life; I am 48 years now and I started as a diehard fan and supporter when Barca contracted Johann Cruyff back in 1973 when I was just 14 years old!

  Congratulations, keep up the excellent work, although I appreciate that it must be a hard job.

• El // May 12, 2008 at 17:14

  Hey Nic, my congratulations! You are doing really well, frankly!! Wish all the best to fcbnews.com

  I am from Baku, Azerbaijan.

• Joe Henry // May 12, 2008 at 17:19

  Happy Birthday Fcbnews.com , ” More than just a blog ” Keep up the good work. I think you guys already know I’m from Egypt, I started to love Barca way back in 2002/2003, before that it was just a game a watch, didn’t really care what happed, I think i was 12 at the time, I have been a huge fan ever since, never did like that Egyptian football, I do watch the National team thou . I think a Google is how i found this blog.

• FCB // May 12, 2008 at 17:27

  happy birthday fcbnews, thanks nic for a gr8 site!! im from kuwait and i found out about this site through google, i just searched FC Barcelona news and i found this site.

• PHaft // May 12, 2008 at 18:05

  Oh Nic and one more thing,

  A little birthday “gift” for the website:

  Great source for La Liga streaming highlights: www.goltv.tv
  (highlights located to the right part of the home page).

  Cheers!

• #12 // May 12, 2008 at 18:21

  Congrats nic and happy birthday fcbnews! I, like andrew am from the chicago area in the U.S. I came across your site because I visit soccerpulse.com often and I clicked on ur link and since then ur blog is one of my favorite, keep up the good work!

• morzzan // May 12, 2008 at 18:31

  Hey Happy birthday!!!!!!!!
  Congrats for the achievement man, this blog is simply the best.

  I am from Chicago in the US and an Indian from birth…
  I really dont remember how I came across this site, but something, just made me stick to it… You rock Nic, keep up the amazing work!!
  Morzzan

• Frede // May 12, 2008 at 19:29

  Congrats on the big day, Nic. I found this site by googleing something like “fc barcelona blog”, and fcbnews.com turned out to be the best one - by far.

  Btw. i’m from Denmark. Glad to se my country is represented among the top visitors, but i’m sure we can do it even better. So trust me, i’m the spreading the word!

  Keep up the good work.

• Liam // May 12, 2008 at 19:33

  Congrats mate, may this be the first of many others!

  The cake looks good, did u save us a lil? =P

  Found this site thanks to Online Football Manager and now im addicted to it.

  Cheers!

• Villem // May 12, 2008 at 19:38

  Happy birthday, this is a great site. First came across when googeling Henry’s transfer to Barcelona I think. Reading it regularly ever since. I am from Estonia.

  Villem

• Taras // May 12, 2008 at 19:52

  Happy Birthday, FCBnews! I love the site, love the comments, love the news. This is the best blog I know. I can’t remember how I found FCBnews, but it is already great that I found it!
  P.S. How much did the cake cost? It looks good!

• Red Ranter // May 12, 2008 at 20:16

  Congrats for the one year mate. Great job! Keep going.

• John // May 12, 2008 at 20:37

  Good effort Nic… lets hope we can be talking about La Liga titles and Champions League finals this time next year .. well done!

• Tobi Nigeria // May 12, 2008 at 20:47

  Longlive fcbnews,long live barca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you all.From Nigeria.

• hamza // May 12, 2008 at 20:49

  happy birthday site , i am a big fan of this site , yes i know i haven’t wrote much but i keep reading every single article and i have big respect to ur opinions , lets all hope that next season will be better and barca identity come back to the club

• jeff in sf // May 12, 2008 at 21:30

  Congrats, Nic!

  I’ve been reading your excellent site since last June, but this is my first comment.

  My girlfriend, Liz, and I have been avidly following Barça in the San Francisco Bay Area since they toured the US after the 2006 World Cup. We were relatively new to soccer and were jonesing after the WC for more matches when along came the most attractive club in the world. Luckily we’ve been able to watch almost every one of their matches on goltv for the past two seasons. Completely addictive.

  Since then I’ve become a socio and we’ve traveled to Barcelona to see them play at Camp Nou. The city is gorgeous. We’d move there in a heartbeat if I could get work there. You’re a lucky man.

  I think I originally found you through a Google search. FCBnews is absolutely the best English language resource for Barça. Your living in the city and your access to the local media are invaluable for those of us who are 6000 miles away. In addition, the commenters bring a ton of experience and insight to the analysis. I’ve learned a lot about the club and the game reading through the posts. Immediately after games I come here to get perspective on what’s transpired.

  I have to say that the discussions on FCBnews are what have kept us sane during an incredibly painful season. With no one else around us to share the experience, it has been a huge comfort to know that other culés are seeing what we’re seeing and feeling what we are. The way that this season has unfolded has been like a carefully scripted tragedy. The most discouraging part was listening to the fans whistle at Deco and Eto’o yesterday. It is difficult for us to understand how these fans can turn on two world class players that have given so much to the club and played such huge roles in bringing championships to the city. I think it is ludicrous to believe that they intentionally sought yellows to avoid the Madrid clash. This is an ugly side of the FCB experience for the millions of us around the world who have tuned in because Barça seems to hold itself to a higher standard of play.

  I guess you could say our Barça innocence is now lost. Rijkaard, Ronaldinho, and Deco were by far the main reasons we started following the club… their class is incredibly appealing. We have, however, bought into the “Mes Que Un Club” motto, so I have a strong feeling that we’ll be supporters for many years to come. We’re pulling for the colors now… which means we’ll continue to read your blog daily.

  Thanks so much for all the time you put into it. Know that it’s had a hugely positive impact on the experience of these new American culés.

  Moltes gràcies!

• Calrity // May 12, 2008 at 21:39

  Happy birthday, i used to be a fan of football forums but after i came across this, i look no more, your match analysis have been top class and i might have made a few replys but majority of the time im just reading….

  im hoping to see more and more in the right direction coming from this site, such suggestions as, clinks to clips, documentaries, memorable photos, trophy cabinet and some history and so on…

  i came across this site i think through Newsnow.co.uk

  Vamos

• Merv // May 12, 2008 at 22:48

  Happy Birthday to FCB News!! Nic, what a wonderful site. I google so much football/soccer related news that I can’t remember where I came across your site. However I do visit it daily even if I don’t have time to post because it’s just a great source of news for my favorite club. You’ve done an awesome job of balancing your time because the site is so well informed.

  On a side note I’m pleasantly surprised because today is my son’s 4th birthday also!! Lets have our cake and eat it too!!

  Merv - Florida, USA

• blaugranafan // May 12, 2008 at 23:56

  Happy Anniversary! I’ve been reading this blog since last August or September. I had been a regular reader of fcbarcelonablog.co.uk (now fcbarcelonablog.com), but was disappointed by its unobjectiveness and poor English. I did a google search and landed here. It’s been a pleasure watching this site grow in popularity over the past months. I am constantly impressed by the blogger’s ability to provide punctual, insightful posts and amusing pictures. Keep it up, Nic!

  ps Keep an eye out for Barca’s Thiago Alcantara. He just got called up to the Spain U-17 squad. Rising star!

• bobkat // May 13, 2008 at 3:09

  congrats nic! I’m from maryland in the US, originally of Iranian decent. I came across your blog from one of the regular posters at www.fbtz.com. Been reading it for about 2 or 3 months now, and it has proven to be one of the best sources for english language news and analysis on the team.

  @jeff in sf - that’s a great story, really enjoyed reading it. cheers to you and your lady!

• Rafael // May 13, 2008 at 3:40

  Congrats Nic.

  Im checking in from New Zealand. I remember coming across this blog I think through a website or affiliate.. something along those lines.

  I visit this website more than the official website!!

  Keep up the hard work!

• Darren // May 13, 2008 at 3:42

  Hi Nic,

  Long time reader, not really a poster. Happy birthday, great site, I’m From Australia and love your insight. I’ve been a fan of barca since I was 8 (26 now)and really enjoy your thoughts posted here.

  Keep up the good work. Lets go Barca.

• Varughese // May 13, 2008 at 9:17

  Hello Nic,

  Congratulations for completing a succcessful first year. I don’t remember how I came to FcbNews. But this has been one of the most pleasant things. Keep up the good work. By the way I am from India.

• Blaugrana // May 13, 2008 at 10:55

  Happy birthday fcb news. Im from namibia and visit the site and post via my phone cheerz.

• Joe Henry // May 13, 2008 at 11:04

  Did you guys ever notice that Madrid fans get away with insults on goal.com . Every time they make fun of Barca. They post there comments no my comments are always band. I don’t insult Madrid I just talk with freedom. Saying stuff like you got lucky or something ITS ALWAYS BAND !. Unless at some angry occasions I make fun of Frank or something and its always posted. And I mean always. Is this just me or you guys see it too ? I Know this is extremely out of topic but i couldn’t find any where else to post this question !

• Siim // May 13, 2008 at 12:36

  I can’t exactly remember how I found your blog or when I started reading it but it could have been last summer. Congratulations, excellent work, mate.

  It’s good to see so many people around the globe sharing their thoughts on matters concerning Barcelona. A great club and a beautiful city. Hopefully next spring we can all celebrate the Champions League title after beating Real Madrid at Stadio Olimpico in the final.

  Tartu, Estonia, EU

• barcelonista // May 13, 2008 at 13:30

  Hi Nic,

  Happy Birthday to the site and keep up the great work! It’s the best english language site with up to date news of the club. I’m from Singapore and have been supporting the Blaugrana since i was 13. I am 22 now and this August would mark my 10th season with the club =)

  Looking forward to more news and views, your efforts have been greatly appreciated. I came across this blog through the newsnow.co.uk news feed.

  all the best and sempre amb el barça!

• Mike M // May 13, 2008 at 17:37

  Happy Bday FCBnews…, may you have many more to celebrate…
  Nic, keep up the brilliant work.

  I’m from Johannesburg, South Africa and can across your site on Newsnow.co.uk, at the end of last year.

• Rajab of RealmadridTalk // May 13, 2008 at 17:47

  Although I’m a Realmadrid fan, I very much enjoy your posts, Nic. Well-done with the blog and if ever you need a hand just drop me an e-mail.
  All the best for you and the blog but not for your team lol

• joan amenos // May 13, 2008 at 20:36

  Happy birthday! Congratulations for your success, Nic. It’s a victory of your constancy and enthousiasm.
  All the best for you and your blog.

• dnzi // May 13, 2008 at 20:58

  feliz cumpleaños, señor Nic! I should say blog. Eh i think i’m the only one from amsterdam, the netherlands.. ö ?And I’ve got here via WhoAteAllThePies.tv

• Nic // May 13, 2008 at 22:13

  Many thanks for all your kind comments. You people give me the energy to keep going. I hope to be here to celebrate many titles with you in the future.

• Shahenshah // May 14, 2008 at 2:44

  Damn I saw this today. Happy belated birthday fcbnews and amazing blog Nic. Keep up the excellent work.

• Lynda // May 14, 2008 at 8:54

  A very happy first birthday to the best Barca blog around…even though Barca has stressed me out so much these last few months I haven’t been able to read about them online as much as usual. It’s great getting the news from someone who’s right there, and above all I appreciate your fair and even-handed reporting. Gracies!

• Taras // May 15, 2008 at 14:24

  By the way, Nic, are there any readers from Russia exept for me?

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