Alberto Aquilani

[JohnnyH]

You spelt it wrong. You're missing a "c".

 

After 2 seconds of thinking "what the fuck is 'cnone' and how do you even pronounce it?", the penny dropped and I laughed. Duly repped.

[Red Nick]

The second part Nick. I said it earlier in the thread:

 

Cheers for that basically my thoughts as well but I probably wouldnt put such a positive slant on it and it just shows Rafa's caution to me

 

Was reading an article by Graham Taylor yesterday basically saying Rafa should stop feeling sorry for himself and get on with it and he wanted Rafa to get out of this mess but he didnt understand the point of Lucas/Mascherano partnership especially as Lucas doesnt know what forward pass is and just plays simple sqare passes.

[Carra_is_legend]

I don't think Rafa wants to be bring him into a misfiring team playing shite. I think he'd rather get us back to a bit of confidence and then unleash Aqualani with a fully fit and confident Gerrard beside him and Torres to accept his passes in front. If he starts ok, he's confidence will shoot up and he may settle very quickly.

 

Looks like you are spot on there Johnny. Rafa IS following what you said. I can't understand Rafa here but there you go:

 

Alberto Aquilani is another who could potentially make his derby debut - though the manager remains eager to play it safe with the fitness of the Italian international.

 

"It is a difficult situation with Aquilani," said Benitez. "People have been asking me about him, and we have been wanting to play him for a long time, but when a player is not fully fit, his match fitness is not the best.

 

"When you are in a situation where you are winning 1-0 in a very important game, or you are drawing as we were against City, it's more difficult for him (to play as a substitute).

 

"Sometimes when a new player plays for just 20-30 minutes, they need time to settle down.

 

"We need to do the right things with him. If you are winning and doing well, you can play anyone because they will play well too.

 

"He will play if it is necessary, and hopefully it will be because it will mean we are winning and want to give him some minutes.

 

"We have to give him the best opportunity to thrive on the pitch."

[BexBissel]

Cheers for that basically my thoughts as well but I probably wouldnt put such a positive slant on it and it just shows Rafa's caution to me

 

Was reading an article by Graham Taylor yesterday basically saying Rafa should stop feeling sorry for himself and get on with it and he wanted Rafa to get out of this mess but he didnt understand the point of Lucas/Mascherano partnership especially as Lucas doesnt know what forward pass is and just plays simple sqare passes.

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Edited November 27, 2009 by RedKnight

[PaulMcC]

I like Graham Taylor

[PaulMcC]

 

Take that off please. It's from that Rag.

Edited November 27, 2009 by RedKnight

[JohnnyH]

Cheers for that basically my thoughts as well but I probably wouldnt put such a positive slant on it and it just shows Rafa's caution to me

 

Was reading an article by Graham Taylor yesterday basically saying Rafa should stop feeling sorry for himself and get on with it and he wanted Rafa to get out of this mess but he didnt understand the point of Lucas/Mascherano partnership especially as Lucas doesnt know what forward pass is and just plays simple sqare passes.

 

I just don't get that. Watch any game for 10 mins and you see Lucas nearly always looking for the forward pass.

[BexBissel]

Take that off please. It's from that Rag.

Shit, sorry. Wont let me delete it. Contacted Admin.

[aws]

I just don't get that. Watch any game for 10 mins and you see Lucas nearly always looking for the forward pass.

 

It's a bit of a myth - a hangover from last season when Lucas was so nervous that he was always looking for the safe pass.

[Royal Family]

Bex, not only is that a cartoon from the S+n, but it's also grossly unfair to Taylor who was one of the most successful club managers in this country over the past 30 or so years. I find it ironic to the extreme that Liverpool fans complain on here about a media conspiracy against our manager, but are quite happy to share in the belittling of other managers, presumably as a 'joke'. As your response show, Taylor will always be known as 'turnip'; Ranieri as the 'Tinkerman'; and yet we get so outraged by the media's lazy and tired stereotyping of our manager?

 

Taylor also knows what he is talking about when it comes to Lucas - the man instinctively looks sideways or backwards. Johnny, just go and analyse his passing on the Guardian interactive chalkboards and you'll see it's far from a myth.

[goatboy59]

IF IT'S FROM THE SUN, STOP QUOTING IT THEN!

 

Ah you just did.

[Whelan]

Bex, not only is that a cartoon from the S+n, but it's also grossly unfair to Taylor who was one of the most successful club managers in this country over the past 30 or so years. I find it ironic to the extreme that Liverpool fans complain on here about a media conspiracy against our manager, but are quite happy to share in the belittling of other managers, presumably as a 'joke'. As your response show, Taylor will always be known as 'turnip'; Ranieri as the 'Tinkerman'; and yet we get so outraged by the media's lazy and tired stereotyping of our manager?

 

Taylor also knows what he is talking about when it comes to Lucas - the man instinctively looks sideways or backwards. Johnny, just go and analyse his passing on the Guardian interactive chalkboards and you'll see it's far from a myth.

 

I like Taylor, I like the man.

 

But, he did well with Watford but that is it. You wouldn't describe Bassett as one of the most succesful managers of the past 30 years would you?

 

In short he is nowhere near one of the most successful managers of the last 30 years.

[stringvest]

I didn't say he'll never play him. I said he might be reluctant to play him, as he is one of few excuses he has for our incredibly poor start this season.

 

Even the most cynical of us don't think Rafa is stupid, cowardly, or selfish enough to not play him for that reason.

 

You must have a very low opinion of him ;)

[BexBissel]

Bex, not only is that a cartoon from the S+n, but it's also grossly unfair to Taylor who was one of the most successful club managers in this country over the past 30 or so years. I find it ironic to the extreme that Liverpool fans complain on here about a media conspiracy against our manager, but are quite happy to share in the belittling of other managers, presumably as a 'joke'. As your response show, Taylor will always be known as 'turnip'; Ranieri as the 'Tinkerman'; and yet we get so outraged by the media's lazy and tired stereotyping of our manager?

 

Taylor also knows what he is talking about when it comes to Lucas - the man instinctively looks sideways or backwards. Johnny, just go and analyse his passing on the Guardian interactive chalkboards and you'll see it's far from a myth.

Do I not think that he doesn't?

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[STATT71]

I like Taylor, I like the man.

 

But, he did well with Watford but that is it. You wouldn't describe Bassett as one of the most succesful managers of the past 30 years would you?

 

In short he is nowhere near one of the most successful managers of the last 30 years.

 

Didn't he get Lincoln promoted, Watford on 2 different occasions (to the top tier) in 2 different reigns (about 20 years apart), Villa promoted then 2nd in the top tier - very good CV if I've got this right. :whistle:

[stringvest]

Some people treat Rafa like he's their brand-new girlfriend.

 

Some people treat Rafa like he's their mother-in-law.

 

I think of him more as the new Kenny Dalglish. You know, the one off Phoenix Nights.

[Brownie]

Haha! Genius.

 

Well, smart-arse, can you think of ANY reasoning behind it that would be logical?

 

No? Glad we agree!

[goatboy59]

Some people treat Rafa like he's their mother-in-law.

I knew he was coming round, because the mice started throwing themselves on the traps.

[Red Nick]

The Taylor article was in the Dalily express where Paul Joyce pointed out if Rafa hadnt been so pre- ocupied with personal battles and getting total control over the club then maybe LFC wouldnt be in this mess

[King Emlyn]

I knew he was coming round, because the mice started throwing themselves on the traps.

Gorra love Les Dawson

[King Emlyn]

I truly long for the day when Lucas Leiva is but a distant shuddering memory.

[goatboy59]

Gorra love Les Dawson

We're going downhill faster than a rabbit on a promise.

[BexBissel]

I truly long for the day when Lucas Leiva is but a distant shuddering memory.

Lucas winning the Derby and getting Big Chin Neville sent of in the process will live forever in my memory. Lets hope Alberto can have a similar impact in his Derby debut, eh?

[Guest TK-421]

 

Lucas!! Can we not knock it?! Fuckin' hell's bells.

[King Emlyn]

Lucas winning the Derby and getting Big Chin Neville sent of in the process will live forever in my memory. Lets hope Alberto can have a similar impact in his Derby debut, eh?

Whatever, just so long as he's a distant memory.