Aquilani

[Phoenix]

what score tht game finish

 

1-0 to Juve at the moment

[Phoenix]

much better finish than pass

 

Most definitely

[RSM]

And statistics don't lie. Dear me.

 

Quantitative data may have him with an assist every 108 minutes, but anybody who watched him play can almost without reservation tell you he wasn't up to it. I go for qualitative data on this one. A poor performer for Liverpool. Sell, sell, sell.

 

When you say qualitative; do mean subjective opinion? The stats above are fact; take them how you like. Aquilani got 6 assists in his last 10 games with us. He played well when he got to play. The loan move was and is ridiculous; his "replacements" Cole & Merieles have been far less effective.

[Nunavut Patrick]

We should sign Alexander Ovechkin.

 

He's got loads of assists for the Washington Capitals.

 

Delap has loads of assists for shotputting a football into a penalty area.

[goatboy59]

Aquilani got 6 assists in his last 10 games with us.

 

Can you list them, please?

[Trumo]

We should sign Alexander Ovechkin.

 

The only other ice hockey player I could name besides Wayne Gretzsky. Scored an almost impossible goal once.

 

As for Aquilani's assists, I can't remember if he got any against Portsmouth or West Ham, but I do recall one against Spurs and two at Burnley.

[RSM]

YouTube - Aquilani vs Portsmouth

[ngogswilly]

I dont think Aquilani was ever shit for us. He played well when he played. Problem is he didnt play that often and when he did play it was against teams like Burnley and Pompey.

 

Those were the only games he could play for us because he had absolutely no bite to him at all. I remember seeing him shit out of numerous 50/50s and get muscled off the ball far too easily.

 

I think he was very good at tearing mediocre teams to shreds. But against teams with alot of physicality(which is half the premier league) he would suffer.

 

Personally I'd have him back just to see how he'd do out of curiosty but i'm happier with Meireles in the team instead. Problem is Meireles isnt even being played in the right fucking position at the moment.

[RSM]

Michael Brown at Portsmouth not physical?

 

It's obvious he needed game time to improve his fitness and confidence. He should be judged by what he brings to the team not the other way around.

 

Either way was it stupid decision to Loan him out? Of course it was.

[Red Nick]

Alberto Aquilani V Roma 13 11 2010 Football Video by MilanKakaBaros

 

Just in case you dont think he is quality

[kacangpool]

Alberto Aquilani V Roma 13 11 2010 Football Video by MilanKakaBaros

 

Just in case you dont think he is quality

 

amazing. i hope comolli brings him back. he's pinging pinpoint passes reminding me a little of xabi.

[Guest davelfc]

amazing. i hope comolli brings him back. he's pinging pinpoint passes reminding me a little of xabi.

 

Doesn't mean he will get the time or be up to the physical side of the premiership. Just look at last season.

[Red Nick]

Doesn't mean he will get the time or be up to the physical side of the premiership. Just look at last season.

 

The real problem with Aquilani is you have to play 4-2-3-1 and Hodgson likes to play two banks of 4 but if Hodgson left id bring him back.

 

I personally think a midfield 3 of Lucas Aquilani and Gerrard is better against defensive teams than one with Mierles in it.

[Guest PurpleNose]

The real problem with Aquilani is you have to play 4-2-3-1 and Hodgson likes to play two banks of 4 but if Hodgson left id bring him back.

 

I personally think a midfield 3 of Lucas Aquilani and Gerrard is better against defensive teams than one with Mierles in it.

 

You could also play 4-1-4-1, 4-3-2-1, or 4-3-1-2. There are plenty of options with Aquilani. I just wouldn't have him as part of a two man central midfield.

 

I'd love to see him come back, and assuming Hodgson won't be here much longer.

[ngogswilly]

Wouldn't have anything against seeing him back purely just to see if he could make a go of it.

But think Juventus will pay the 13 million. Think thats the agreed fee isn't it?

Hes playing pretty well for them so can see them taking the option up at the end of the season.

[Original202]

Are we able to recall him?

[Guest davelfc]

Are we able to recall him?

 

Aye, short hair and gozzy eyes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(I believe we cannot recall him)

[RSM]

He has the touch and technique to buy himself time. He's a very clever player and rarely gets caught in possession. Again you should be looking at what he can add to the team not what he doesn't do well, he brings superb distribution, can organise the play and has great vision to create chances.

 

He deserved another season here to prove himself but Roy fucked him off without giving a second thought; probably because he was convinced that Joe Cole would suddenly justify the hype that has followed his entire career.

[fowler9]

unfortunately there isnt a chance we'll get him back unless he breaks again

[The Dude Abides]

Doesn't mean he will get the time or be up to the physical side of the premiership. Just look at last season.

 

 

*sigh* Hampered by injuries, first season in a new league, and still managed to impress on occasion and provide assists in a side struggling badly for form. He'd adapt. I'd love him back.

 

unfortunately there isnt a chance we'll get him back unless he breaks again

 

Looks that way. Unless Juve don't stump up the cash, I'm not sure they are that flush these days. But the decision is ultimately with Aquilani. But maybe Comolli and whoever we have managing us next Summer can convince him to stay.

[Guest PurpleNose]

He's a better footballer than Joe Cole.

[goatboy59]

YouTube - Aquilani vs Portsmouth

 

Yeah.

 

That's not a list.

[Gary Mac Legend]

Is there a less Hodgson-type player out there!?

[RedinSweden]

I'd rather have kept him and used Spearing instead of Poulsen. In fact using Spearing instead of Poulsen wouldn't even be dependent on that, but you know what I mean, squad places and all that. There were a couple of flashes of what he could do last season, some lovely passing, but not enough to make a judgement, either way.

[Soup]

Thought it was a mistake letting him go at the time and still do, I'd have him back tomorrow.