REMEMBER Terry Gibson? Well, we've signed him and while he won't be kicking a football he'll be looking into his crystal ball and bringing us his best Spanish tips every week.
The ex-Spurs, Coventry and Manchester United striker is probably best remembered for his time as part of the infamous Wimbledon Crazy Gang side of the late 80s and early 90s. Now an expert in all things La Liga he works as a pundit and co-commentator on Sky Sports’ Spanish football coverage and is a contributor to unibet.
Here are Terry's tips for Barcelona's home game with Deportivo.
Barcelona v Deportivo (Sun 7.45pm)
In last week’s game against Villarreal, Barcelona eventually got the desired result but it certainly wasn’t straightforward. The game changed with the correct sending off of Villarreal’s Daniel Raba and Barcelona eventually took full advantage.
In so many games now, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde is having to constantly tinker with things in order to find the right formula. It’s very un-Barcelona.
He is certainly earning his money and, aided by having Messi in the team, he is having the desired effect. He is changing personnel and tactics left, right and centre and in many m
Depor are at the wrong end of the table, with just four wins this season. They are slightly negative in their approach and lack real commitment to attacking football.
On-loan Arsenal striker Lucas Perez will be the biggest threat in terms of counter-attacking play but in general they will sit back, defend and hope for the best.
If Barcelona avoid complacency this could be a rout. Therefore, the obvious bet is a comprehensive home win.
It was 4-0 last season but the two previous encounters at the Nou Camp were both 2-2 draws and Deportivo actually beat Barca at the Riazor 2-1 last March. That was their first win in 14 encounters against Barca.
However, I’m going to go for the obvious result in terms of Barcelona winning and whilst I’m at it, go for the obvious opening goal scorer of Lionel Messi In a 3-0 home win.
Terry's Tips
- Barca 3, Depor 0 (6-1, Unibet)
- Messi to score first (9-5, Unibet)
- Barca -2 (4-7, Unibet)
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An ex-Tottenham, Coventry and Manchester United striker, Terry is probably best remembered for his time as part of the infamous Wimbledon Crazy Gang side of the late 80s and early 90s. Now an expert in all things La Liga, he works as a pundit and co-commentator on Sky Sports’ Spanish football coverage.
