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I think Cahill is the heart and soul of the team but I agree he's not the best in the squad. I think Jagielka (sp?) and Lescott and both probably better at their respective positions than Cahill. Heck, when fit and in form Saha might be the best attacker they have.
Couldn't disagree more about Pienaar and Fellaini. Pienaar busted his tail last year and Fellaini's size gave them options that they simply didn't have without him in the game.I agree that Cahill is not a striker but with the reacquiring of Jo on loan from City and the health of Saha, Yakubu and Anichebe, they should be fine up front.
Wow, I think we must have been watching different Everton games last season because Neville didn't even look like he belonged on the pitch in some of them.
Hate to disagree with you and diss a former United player, but Phil is avg at best. Yes, he probably does the intangibles (getting them organized and all) but he's really past it - not as badly as Gary mind you but he's a player they would need to upgrade to crack the top 4.
I like Aquilani's game - I don't see him as a direct replacement for Xabi but if they manage to keep Mascherano then he could partner with him pretty well and still free Gerard up to do what he does best. Granted I hope it falls apart but I'm not exactly unbiased.
At least you guys got a price in the range Rafa was after.I am really not able to see how it is possible for Real to do the things they are doing. By my count they have spent around 260 million euros on transfer fees alone this summer after spending 40 million euros on transfers in the winter window. Behind their starters in the midfield and up top; Benzema, Ronaldo, Kaka, Robben, Xabi, and L. Diarra(whom all have joined since December) they look to have a logjam of highly paid players in Higuain, Huntaleer, Raul, RVN, VDV, Schieder, Gago, Drenthe, M. Diarra, Guit, and Granero. Many of whom they have tried to unload to raise 100 million euros but cannot find a team willing to pay what they demand. There is a 245 million gap in their transfer fees paid out and received so far. In these economic times(or any) how does a club do this?I like Aquilani's game - I don't see him as a direct replacement for Xabi but if they manage to keep Mascherano then he could partner with him pretty well and still free Gerard up to do what he does best. Granted I hope it falls apart but I'm not exactly unbiased.
he was only with them one season and he played in 24 league games and 5 more cup games.As for "face of Everton", he is one of their better known players IMO.oh, alsowith Saha - not that I disagree that he is their best striker when fit, but in the upcoming promos of the MLS all-stars vs Everton, they listed Louis Saha as the face of Everton. Got a good kick out of that one, how many games has he played for them, 20?
I'm upset because I don't think any player can step onto the pitch for Liverpool and replace the production Alonso gave them, which is going to really hurt any run Liverpool was going to make at the title. Also, while its cool (in my eyes) that two American's own Liverpool, it is not cool when they are two utter butt tards that invented money and have brought the club close to financial ruin. I'm hoping they don't see this 30 mil and decide to keep it. And I have no idea how Madrid does it. They are obviously weathly to such a point where money is really just imaginary.At least you guys got a price in the range Rafa was after.I am really not able to see how it is possible for Real to do the things they are doing. By my count they have spent around 260 million euros on transfer fees alone this summer after spending 40 million euros on transfers in the winter window. Behind their starters in the midfield and up top; Benzema, Ronaldo, Kaka, Robben, Xabi, and L. Diarra(whom all have joined since December) they look to have a logjam of highly paid players in Higuain, Huntaleer, Raul, RVN, VDV, Schieder, Gago, Drenthe, M. Diarra, Guit, and Granero. Many of whom they have tried to unload to raise 100 million euros but cannot find a team willing to pay what they demand. There is a 245 million gap in their transfer fees paid out and received so far. In these economic times(or any) how does a club do this?I like Aquilani's game - I don't see him as a direct replacement for Xabi but if they manage to keep Mascherano then he could partner with him pretty well and still free Gerard up to do what he does best. Granted I hope it falls apart but I'm not exactly unbiased.
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear - I love that Xabi is leaving. I support United. And unless they replace him then all the better for us. I agree with Kendall, they don't have a replacement for him. Lucas is not the answer and they will kill themselves if they try and change Gerrards role. He's talented enough to play on the wing and CAM but his best role IMO is almost as a 2nd striker playing off of Torres and having Xabi and Mascherano there allowed them to play that way. Liverpool are in the most tenuous position in the top 4 as they as SO dependent on Torres and Gerrard. They managed to almost overcome Torres injuries last year but I don't see it happening again if he goes down.At least you guys got a price in the range Rafa was after.I am really not able to see how it is possible for Real to do the things they are doing. By my count they have spent around 260 million euros on transfer fees alone this summer after spending 40 million euros on transfers in the winter window. Behind their starters in the midfield and up top; Benzema, Ronaldo, Kaka, Robben, Xabi, and L. Diarra(whom all have joined since December) they look to have a logjam of highly paid players in Higuain, Huntaleer, Raul, RVN, VDV, Schieder, Gago, Drenthe, M. Diarra, Guit, and Granero. Many of whom they have tried to unload to raise 100 million euros but cannot find a team willing to pay what they demand. There is a 245 million gap in their transfer fees paid out and received so far. In these economic times(or any) how does a club do this?I like Aquilani's game - I don't see him as a direct replacement for Xabi but if they manage to keep Mascherano then he could partner with him pretty well and still free Gerard up to do what he does best. Granted I hope it falls apart but I'm not exactly unbiased.
If Fergalicious really thought Liverpool wasn't a threat I doubt he'd be saying much about them. But the comment about Liverpool winning the Champions League was pretty unnecessary. Stupid 80-year-old man.
If I were Benetiz I would repsond with the brutally honest, "At least when I sit down to take a #### my balls don't dip into the toilet water."I just felt the shot at the 2005 title was over the top. Sir Craphead is just upset he is on even footing with Rafa in the Champions League.
oh of course there is a professional jealousy between the two. And to be fair, both managers have had quite a few unkind statements about the other's teams/players/styles in the past. Rafa is no saint here.
I agree, but at least he doesn't go around claiming United weren't deserving of any of their past titles. He just calls Alex Turd Nosher, well, a Turd Nosher.
Not to defend Fergie, but its certainly true that Milan should not have lost to Liverpool in that final after leading 3-0 at the half. (btw, wasn't it Alonso who scored the game-tying goal in that game leading to the PK's??)(not to mention - while mentioning - that the Scousers only made it to the final on Luis Garcia's phantom goal at Anfield against Chelsea in the 2nd leg of the semi's - IT NEVER CROSSED THE LINE!!!)
Yes, off the poorly taken penalty.Not to defend Fergie, but its certainly true that Milan should not have lost to Liverpool in that final after leading 3-0 at the half. (btw, wasn't it Alonso who scored the game-tying goal in that game leading to the PK's??)(not to mention - while mentioning - that the Scousers only made it to the final on Luis Garcia's phantom goal at Anfield against Chelsea in the 2nd leg of the semi's - IT NEVER CROSSED THE LINE!!!)
Does Chelsea ever actually lose games in the CL?Not to defend Fergie, but its certainly true that Milan should not have lost to Liverpool in that final after leading 3-0 at the half. (btw, wasn't it Alonso who scored the game-tying goal in that game leading to the PK's??)(not to mention - while mentioning - that the Scousers only made it to the final on Luis Garcia's phantom goal at Anfield against Chelsea in the 2nd leg of the semi's - IT NEVER CROSSED THE LINE!!!)
Does Chelsea ever actually lose games in the CL?Not to defend Fergie, but its certainly true that Milan should not have lost to Liverpool in that final after leading 3-0 at the half. (btw, wasn't it Alonso who scored the game-tying goal in that game leading to the PK's??)(not to mention - while mentioning - that the Scousers only made it to the final on Luis Garcia's phantom goal at Anfield against Chelsea in the 2nd leg of the semi's - IT NEVER CROSSED THE LINE!!!)
I don't recall any losses.Does Chelsea ever actually lose games in the CL?Not to defend Fergie, but its certainly true that Milan should not have lost to Liverpool in that final after leading 3-0 at the half. (btw, wasn't it Alonso who scored the game-tying goal in that game leading to the PK's??)(not to mention - while mentioning - that the Scousers only made it to the final on Luis Garcia's phantom goal at Anfield against Chelsea in the 2nd leg of the semi's - IT NEVER CROSSED THE LINE!!!)
Very good chance. Hull's only semi-recognizable striker is Daniel Cousin, and he's often crocked. After that, you're looking at such legends of the game as Craig Fagan, Nicky Featherstone, and Caleb Folan. Jozy would at least be a super sub, and probably start his share of games. Hull does tend to play 5 in the midfield with a lone striker, though.
Good info here, thanks. Crucial that he gets minutes this year
I've calmed down a bit about Alonso leaving. From all accounts Aquilani seems to be a very good young player, just with a history of injuries. I imagine he and Lucas will be splitting time in the center of the field. Hopefully those two can play well enough to keep Gerrard up top with Torres.
Nice. I had the pleasure of watching Souness many times. Those were some great Liverpool teams.This page has them all:
Being available for the Chelsea game is pending the work permit being ready in time. Hopefully that process can move along quickly although even if it does he will be away from his club for a bit to join the US team for the Mexico game on the 12th. I believe the Chelsea game is on the 15th.
TwinTurbo said:
I watched on ESPN2 - the fans were tremendous. Never stopped with the songs or chants. Messi's second goal was sweet - great pass from Xavi and Messi was so quick to get the ball down and shoot that Keller had no chance. Hopefully Bojan paid attention to that, as he was taking too many touches with the ball in the box. Seattle had some decent chances, but didn't take them well. And Suarez scored again - a good, composed finish.
I watched the last twenty minutes. I found it on ESPN2 and then swithced to their HD. The non HD broadcast was awful.TwinTurbo said:I watched on ESPN2 - the fans were tremendous. Never stopped with the songs or chants. Messi's second goal was sweet - great pass from Xavi and Messi was so quick to get the ball down and shoot that Keller had no chance. Hopefully Bojan paid attention to that, as he was taking too many touches with the ball in the box. Seattle had some decent chances, but didn't take them well. And Suarez scored again - a good, composed finish.
FA Work Permit? He's gotta have an EU Work Permit because he's been playing in Spain, right?Daniel Cousin isn't that bad...Fagan and Featherstone are serviceable.The thing that we have to keep in mind is that Cousin has valuable experience in France/Scotland, and Fagan has already played a couple of seasons in the EPL. Not saying Jozy can't crack the first team a bit, but not sure I see Phil Brown throwing a new youngster out there on a weekly basis early on when he has more experienced players who are at a similar talent level.
It actually IS part of the EU. It's just not a full member like France, Germany, etc. They have chosen to retain their currency and some other particular restrictions like labor laws, etc. Each member state can adopt all or part of the "single market" packages. The UK has adopted some of the standardization that the EU presents, but not all.
This answers my question...I knew it was part of the EU, I was just confused...
Ahhh..thanks for the clarification. I didn't think they voted on EU issues and of course still use the pound that's where I was confused. Kinda weird you can piecemeal it though.
with Saha - not that I disagree that he is their best striker when fit, but in the upcoming promos of the MLS all-stars vs Everton, they listed Louis Saha as the face of Everton. Got a good kick out of that one, how many games has he played for them, 20?
