Albert Riera

[Jonte]

I think he's worked his place at the left side and then is happy with that and wount do anything more than he has to.

 

So when he's dropped, he will start to fight again.

[aws]

Good but not good enough to be first choice. Sorting out the left side has become a bigger priority than the right. I'd off-load Babel without a moment's hesitation.

[Stoney79]

He's a decent LW, nothing more, nothing less. He will be perfect if Rafa can bring in a young, potentially world class LW in the summer who we have to ease through gradually to eventually replace him. Eg turan, di maria, etc.

[keysaint]

The problem i have with him is that he goes past people, or gets behind the defence on the end of a through ball but he's so slow that the defender generally recovers to get goal side again.

I think he's got a great touch and his ability to shield the ball is excellent too. does dilly dally though

[keysaint]

The problem i have with him is that he goes past people, or gets behind the defence on the end of a through ball but he's so slow that the defender generally recovers to get goal side again.

I think he's got a great touch and his ability to shield the ball is excellent too. does dilly dally though

[The 5th Benitel]

He's too slow unfortunately. Good feet and gives us better balance but you've got to be an amazing player to play as an attacker in our league and completely lack any kind of place like he does. I'd rather see Yossi out there and encourage our left backs to push on more, especially against weaker teams.

[Dirk]

I would like to think Rafa will bring in a left sided player, at least one quick fullback and a striker. I think it's vital that we have more pace in defence if we are going to continue to play with such an expansive game.

[Silvah]

Good but not good enough to be first choice. Sorting out the left side has become a bigger priority than the right. I'd off-load Babel without a moment's hesitation.

 

Exactly. Watching him in his last few performances (which have been breif I know) he just doesn't seem interested/motivated anymore.

 

It will be good for both parties if he moved on this summer. Worst thing is that I can see him becoming the world-class player in a different team.

[paddyberger15]

He's too slow unfortunately. Good feet and gives us better balance but you've got to be an amazing player to play as an attacker in our league and completely lack any kind of place like he does. I'd rather see Yossi out there and encourage our left backs to push on more, especially against weaker teams.

 

I dont agree with that mate, I think Yossi is way more effective in the centre and I'd also say that Riera is exactly the best option on the left against the weaker teams. Yossi is best suited to the Gerrard role and the next best place for him is on the right. Riera is naturally an attacking left sided player and is a better option out there than Yossi.

[JMARKH]

Gets in good postions but sometimes his final ball can let him down, although he has the ability to but a good ball in as well. A bit to inconsistent for my liking but worthy of a squad place.

[paddyberger15]

Lets face it, he's a damn sight better than Nani for about 1/3 of the transfer fee.

[Guest Dog Chaser]

If Riera had Babel's pace he would be a world beater. If Babel had Riera's technical abiltiy plus decent atitude he would be a world beater. The risk of getting rid of Babel is that he might turn into a quality player but his atitude stinks.

[paddyberger15]

If Riera had Babel's pace he would be a world beater. If Babel had Riera's technical abiltiy plus decent atitude he would be a world beater. The risk of getting rid of Babel is that he might turn into a quality player but his atitude stinks.

 

I dont care if Babel goes on to score the winner in the World Cup final and KO's both Klitschko brothers in the same night, he needs fucking off this Summer and he can then figure out what it is he wants to be on someone elses payroll. He is a dopey, half arsed cunt who isn't good enough at the moment and he shows very little propensity for improvement either.

[El Rojo]

Lets face it, he's a damn sight better than Nani for about 1/3 of the transfer fee.

 

United spent £35m on Anderson and Nani I think. Zero media focus on how massively shite they've been though.

[Unrighteous]

Riera usually looks average, but can have great games when he's arsed, and doesn't need to utilise pace(usually against weaker sides).

 

He'd be a great backup for a good player.

[Unrighteous]

United spent £35m on Anderson and Nani I think. Zero media focus on how massively shite they've been though.

 

Anderson isn't total dogshit, but Nani is woeful.

[The 5th Benitel]

I dont agree with that mate, I think Yossi is way more effective in the centre and I'd also say that Riera is exactly the best option on the left against the weaker teams. Yossi is best suited to the Gerrard role and the next best place for him is on the right. Riera is naturally an attacking left sided player and is a better option out there than Yossi.

 

I prefer Yossi in the middle but he's not gonna take Gerrard's place. That means it's between Kuyt and Riera and in that case it's Dirk for me. Like i said, you'd have to have the left back pushing on to provide width.

 

I just think Reira is that slow that it's too easy for a full back to keep him out of the game. It's a shame cos with a bit of pace he'd be a really good player.

[B3n]

I've been quite impressed with him to be honest. He lacks a bit of pace but has brilliant control and is a very good dribler. He gives us natural width on the left and does put in some good crosses, although he could improve here. Chips in with a few goals as well. Fitness isn't the best though. I don't think we've seen the best of him yet but he's in a new team and a new league and should be given more time.

 

We need to sign a right winger before a left one anyway.

[Ian Sea]

Well worth his place in the squad but we need a better player for the first 11. Someone quicker than Riera who is a genine goal threat.

[paddyberger15]

Well worth his place in the squad but we need a better player for the first 11. Someone quicker than Riera who is a genine goal threat.

 

Sadly mate, obtaining that player will be easier said than done and there aren't many players who instantly identify themselves.

[philyhamann]

We got what we paid for, if not a bit more. I like him, I just don't think we're going to win anything with him and Kuyt out wide at the same time.

[Warwick Hunt]

problem i've got with him is when someone even remotely farts in his direction he goes down clutching his face like he's been shot

 

not too impressed with things like that.

 

i can just about forgive torres for such pansyness

[Kevin D]

Looks tired and completly out of his depth, needs resting badly.

[Bust3rboi]

He's shown as what we can do even with a decent winger. We've havnet had a decent winger in years

[ToxtethTerror]

He is slow, can't cross, and pretty selfish too.... plays one good game in 5 and can't beat a man even with the skill he undoubtidly has. Waste of money IMO. Rather have given Hammil a go.