Fabio Borini

[TheHowieLama]

Pretty much a non entity until he gets a "What are you" thread. We can only wait atm.

[Gym Beglin]

Great goal that. Just what we needed to break the deadlock, and that's what he's bringing to the table.

[silverlining]

He's got some fire in his belly, fights for every ball.

 

I reckon he's gonna score plenty of goals for us.

 

I hope so. He certainly isn't going to shirk on workrate. He's not an obviously gifted player like Suarez, Torres, Fowler, Beardsley or Owen, but as long as he's effective and scores goals, who cares.

[Hand Shandy]

 

I hope so. He certainly isn't going to shirk on workrate. He's not an obviously gifted player like Suarez, Torres, Fowler, Beardsley or Owen, but as long as he's effective and scores goals, who cares.

 

A bit like Dirk then?

 

*runs*

[xerxes]

He looked mobile, skilful and up for it- very promising.

[Ted]

Promising debut. Did very well.

[silverlining]

A bit like Dirk then?

 

*runs*

 

Haha. Well, I liked Kuyt, always did. But wasn't distraught that he left, and I would certainly hope for more goals from Borini.

 

I was also thinking about that goal-scoring prodigy Jordan Rhodes, who a few o the lesser Premiership clubs are all after. He's not pacy or blessed with skill, but he scores an awful lot of goals. Redolent of Aldo in some ways.

 

Could a player like that score lots in the Premiership, I wonder?

 

Wrong thread.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Borini has a few silky skills up his sleeve, no doubt about it. That over the head flicky thing didn't come off, but he's got 'em.

[moof]

I had no idea but apparently Balotelli helped convince him to come by saying we have the best fans in England. Ace, that lad.

[DanDanShaw]

He's a beast on FIFA. Glad I'll finally be able to use Liverpool online and play 2 up top.

[Top of the Kop]

I had no idea but apparently Balotelli helped convince him to come by saying we have the best fans in England. Ace, that lad.

 

Where did you read that, mate?

[moof]

Where did you read that, mate?

 

It was in the Fiver on the Guardian website. Then I found a quote from Balotelli saying it was a 'beautiful experience' playing in front of reds fans.

[Red Phoenix]

I had no idea but apparently Balotelli helped convince him to come by saying we have the best fans in England. Ace, that lad.

 

Hahah! Mario just keeps on delivering, awesome if true.

[fowler9]

I like how outside of the club there doesn't seem to be the sort of coverage you'd normally get when you sign a young italian international striker for a decent fee, I've gotta feeling he is going to be ace and take a few by surprise, whilst Van Pussy flops hopefully!

[dave u]

Balotelli got sent off about ten minutes after coming on at Anfield. He calls that a beautiful experience? He's even crazier than I thought.

[RazorBack]

I'd be more than happy with 10 minutes on the field at full Anfield, so I can see where he's coming from..

[Ezekiel 25:17]

I don't believe a single thing I here that is supposedly from Balotelli anymore.

[Ted]

I heard he hit a prostitute!

[Unrighteous]

I heard he hit a prostitute!

 

This kind of hit?

 

Or

This kind of hit?

[Skidfingers McGonical]

This kind of hit?

 

Or

This kind of hit?

 

Both are boss GIF's there but I love that scene in Burn After Reading where Pitt get's that punch.

[Original202]

Balotelli got sent off about ten minutes after coming on at Anfield. He calls that a beautiful experience? He's even crazier than I thought.

 

And in his other appearance when we beat them 3-0 he came on as a sub in the 16th minute and was then substituted (For De Jong!) with 10 minutes left.

[Megadrive Man]

I was impressed with his desire and work rate today, but he's just not clinical enough to play as an out and out striker. I'd be amazed if he scores more than 15 goals this season.

 

It's interesting to see the comparisons to Dirk have already been made, that's exactly what I was thinking after today's game!

[smilezzz]

He runs alot, just like Kuyt. Its nervey as fuck attacking not knowing whether or not you're gonna have a Borini on your ass soon.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I was impressed with his desire and work rate today, but he's just not clinical enough to play as an out and out striker.

 

You're basing that on how many games?

[TheHowieLama]

You're basing that on how many games?

 

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