Author Topic: Rank them (Read 7585 times)

Stevie93 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:50:32 PM »

Quote from: Rohit on June 17, 2012, 09:47:45 PM

Fernando Redondo?

One of my favourite players ever. A pure 'footballer'.

Tepid water · « **Reply #41 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:51:10 PM »

Quote from: lfcderek on June 17, 2012, 09:48:32 PM

Agreed - except that he is comparatively shite with his back to goal!

False number 9.....

I don't know what it is really and it all seems like bollocks to me, but I believe it solves the problem.

If anyone can explain to me what a false number 9 is without sounds like a tool, they win a prize.

Il Capitano · « **Reply #42 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:56:51 PM »

Quote from: HighSix on June 17, 2012, 06:55:36 PM

A bit suprised now low Decos average position is on the lists. Zidane is head & shoulders over all of them, he was a genius.

Xavi Hernandez is a genius, just as Zizou was.

Rohit · « **Reply #43 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:59:22 PM »

Quote from: Phil M on June 17, 2012, 09:48:36 PM

I see your Redondo and raise you a Clarence Seedorf. So many to mention.

What a partnership that was at real madrid but still think Redondo was better out of the two players. But agreed so many to mention, plus hard to rank when they all play different roles and were all magnificent in their own ways.

Outer Mongolian Red · « **Reply #44 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:23:41 PM »

1. Xavi
2. Zidane
3. Scholes
4. Pirlo
5. Gerrard
6. Ballack
7. Lampard
8. Vieira
9. Deco
10. Alonso

SteLFC91 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:30:25 PM »

1. Zidane
2. Xavi
3. Gerrard
4. Pirlo
5. Scholes
6. Ballack
7. Vieira
8. Alonso
9. Lampard
10. Deco

Gitsy606 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:36:59 PM »

Quote from: DutchRed on June 17, 2012, 04:10:01 PM

Belter of a thread.

5. Ballack. Belter of a player on his day, somehow just a bit of a loser in big games.
4. Alonso. I think he's absolutely magnificent, easily the best player I have seen in the Liverpool red.

Ballack better than Gerrard...bolox

Alonso better than Gerrard...bolox

Alonso best you have seen for Liverpool?

Stevie93 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:41:29 PM »

Quote from: Gitsy606 on June 17, 2012, 10:36:59 PM

Ballack better than Gerrard...bolox

Alonso better than Gerrard...bolox

Alonso best you have seen for Liverpool?

Don't agree with the Ballack shout, but I prefer Xabi as a midfielder to Gerrard.

Coolie High · « **Reply #48 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:45:58 PM »

1. Pirlo
2. Zidane
3. Xavi
4. Gerrard
5. Viera
6. Deco
7. Ballack
8. Scholes
9. Alonso
10. Lampard

scatman · « **Reply #49 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:55:43 PM »

iniesta, xavi, zidane, redondo

Stevie93 · « **Reply #50 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:03:05 PM »

Quote from: scatman on June 17, 2012, 10:55:43 PM

iniesta, xavi, zidane, redondo

Here is a man of taste.

Djimis Telescopic Leg · « **Reply #51 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:18:51 PM »

1. Zidane
2. Xavi
3. Pirlo
(Iniesta)
4. Gerrard
5. Alonso
(Keane)
6. Ballack
7. Vieira
8. Scholes
9. Deco
10. Lampard

Tepid water · « **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:20:49 PM »

What's the love for deco here?

Had some great games, but I don't think we should forget the ordinary games he had.....

Xavi doesn't really have many games like that....

himynameisntmark · « **Reply #53 on:** June 18, 2012, 12:13:59 AM »

Quote from: Stevie93 on June 17, 2012, 10:41:29 PM

Don't agree with the Ballack shout, but I prefer Xabi as a midfielder to Gerrard.

In his pomp, Gerrard was one of, if not the best player in the world. Xabi (even though a extremely high quality player) is no where near the level of Stevie

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #54 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:05:06 AM »

Quote from: himynameisntmark on June 18, 2012, 12:13:59 AM

In his pomp, Gerrard was one of, if not the best player in the world. Xabi (even though a extremely high quality player) is no where near the level of Stevie

You do Xavi a disservice. Although Stevie is a great player, I believe Xavi has performed consistently better then Stevie throughout his career.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #55 on:** June 18, 2012, 09:31:33 AM »

Iniesta > all.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #56 on:** June 18, 2012, 09:40:52 AM »

Quote from: Mr Rossi on June 18, 2012, 06:05:06 AM

You do Xavi a disservice. Although Stevie is a great player, I believe Xavi has performed consistently better then Stevie throughout his career.

He said Xabi, not Xavi.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #57 on:** June 18, 2012, 09:42:07 AM »

Quote from: himynameisntmark on June 18, 2012, 12:13:59 AM

In his pomp, Gerrard was one of, if not the best player in the world. Xabi (even though a extremely high quality player) is no where near the level of Stevie

Alonso is a better midfielder than Gerrard. It's not even up for discussion IMO.

DutchRed · « **Reply #58 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:34:17 PM »

Quote from: Gitsy606 on June 17, 2012, 10:36:59 PM

Ballack better than Gerrard...bolox

Alonso better than Gerrard...bolox

Alonso best you have seen for Liverpool?

To me, he is. Mind you, at the age of only 16 I never saw the likes of Dalglish, Barnes, Rush et al in a live game.

This is not disrepecting Stevie Gerrard. I love the man to bits for his quality performances and loyalty to the club. But for me, Alonso, on ability, has just that little edge over Gerrard.

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #59 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:47:38 PM »

Quote from: DangerScouse on June 18, 2012, 09:40:52 AM

He said Xabi, not Xavi.

Oh I see now, my mistake. Still half asleep this morning.

stoa · « **Reply #60 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:52:54 PM »

Quote from: Tepid water on June 17, 2012, 09:51:10 PM

If anyone can explain to me what a false number 9 is without sounds like a tool, they win a prize.

Fabio Aurelio in a Liverpool-shirt standing on his head...

Zizou · « **Reply #61 on:** June 18, 2012, 05:57:45 PM »

Zidane
Gerrard
Xavi

Not much between the rest. No idea why anyone would put Scholes/Pirlo over Stevie mind. Great players, but really?

cox3100 · « **Reply #62 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:12:43 PM »

where the fuck is djemba djemba

what about our own chritian poulsen,jean michelle ferri and not forgetting istvan kozma,this list is a disgrace

1-stevie(biased)
2-zidane
3-xavi
4-scholes(

)
5-xabi
6-pirlo
7-viera
8-ballack
9-deco
10-lardarse

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #63 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:17:08 PM »

1. Xavi
2. Zidane
3. Pirlo
4. Alonso
5. Gerrard
6. Viera
7. Scholes
8. Deco
9. Ballack
10. Fatty

conman · « **Reply #64 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:19:13 PM »

keane, veron, julio julio

momo22 · « **Reply #65 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:26:26 PM »

1-zidane
2-stevie(biased)
3-xavi
4-scholes
5-viera
6-pirlo
7-xabi
8-ballack
9-deco
10-Lampard

cezred · « **Reply #66 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:42:51 PM »

1. Xavi
2. Zidane
3. Viera
4. Alonso
5. Pirlo
6. Gerrard
7. Scholes
8. Ballack
9. Lampard
10. Deco

If it was down to me I would have had (off the top of my head) Iniesta, Makalele, Keane, Boban, Redondo as part of my top 10 ahead of no.6,7,8,9 and 10.

himynameisntmark · « **Reply #67 on:** June 19, 2012, 02:52:08 PM »

Quote from: DangerScouse on June 18, 2012, 09:42:07 AM

Alonso is a better midfielder than Gerrard. It's not even up for discussion IMO.

He is now obviously. But both in their pomp, Gerrard was by far the better player

DangerScouse · « **Reply #68 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:04:34 PM »

Quote from: himynameisntmark on June 19, 2012, 02:52:08 PM

He is now obviously. But both in their pomp, Gerrard was by far the better player

Not as a midfielder though.

Catnip645 · « **Reply #69 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:16:53 PM »

Gerrard not a midfielder?! Give me a break, in that case neither was zidane.

for the record:

Zidane
Xavi
Gerrard
Scholes
Pirlo
Viera
Alonso
Ballack
Deco
Lampard

Paul-LFC · « **Reply #70 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:18:37 PM »

1. Zidane
2. Xavi
3. Gerrard
4. Pirlo
5. Alonso
6. Scholes
7. Vieira
8. Ballack
9. Deco
10. Lampard

Barneylfc · « **Reply #71 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:21:16 PM »

1. Zidane
2. Gerrard
3. Xavi
4. Alonso
5. Pirlo
6. Deco
7. Vieira
8. Ballack

DangerScouse · « **Reply #72 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:32:49 PM »

Quote from: Catnip645 on June 19, 2012, 03:16:53 PM

Gerrard not a midfielder?! Give me a break, in that case neither was zidane.

for the record:

If that's in reference to my post I think you may have reading difficulties.

Coolie High · « **Reply #73 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:51:04 PM »

Quote from: DangerScouse on June 18, 2012, 09:42:07 AM

Alonso is a better midfielder than Gerrard. It's not even up for discussion IMO.

And Gerrard is the better player,

Coolie High · « **Reply #74 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:53:21 PM »

Quote from: DangerScouse on June 19, 2012, 03:32:49 PM

If that's in reference to my post I think you may have reading difficulties.

In reference to this thread does it matter?

Were judging them as players overall, and Gerrard has been the better player over the course of their careers, even at Liverpool Alonso had 2 decentish seasons that had Rafa willing to exchange him for Barry and then 1 incredivle season after that, yet some people would still rate him higher than Gerrard.

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #75 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:59:20 PM »

Iniesta is better than all of them except maybe Zidane.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #76 on:** June 19, 2012, 04:00:58 PM »

Based on what? Ability? Longevity? Success?

Gerrard
Pirlo
Xavi
Zidane
Vieira
Ballack
Lampard
Scholes
Deco
Alonso

Or something.

Iniesta somewhere up the top.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #77 on:** June 19, 2012, 04:05:44 PM »

Quote from: Coolie High on June 19, 2012, 03:53:21 PM

In reference to this thread does it matter?

Were judging them as players overall, and Gerrard has been the better player over the course of their careers, even at Liverpool Alonso had 2 decentish seasons that had Rafa willing to exchange him for Barry and then 1 incredivle season after that, yet some people would still rate him higher than Gerrard.

I was under the impression it was a thread specifically about midfielders? I'm basing my opinion on that, and Alonso was and still is a better midfielder than Gerrard IMO, who incidentally had his 2 best seasons for Liverpool on the right and behind Torres.

As a complete footballer, there's no question Stevie is better though.

Iniesta's exclusion is shocking mind you.

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #78 on:** June 19, 2012, 04:19:36 PM »

Midfielder or not, who cares. They're all round-a-bout that position.

Gerrard
Xavi
(Iniesta)
Zidane
Pirlo
Vieira
Alonso
Scholes
Ballack
Deco
Lampard

As 'footballers', whatever that means. Killed 20-seconds I guess.

tonysleft · « **Reply #79 on:** June 19, 2012, 04:21:18 PM »

In regards to all the posts about Iniesta (and yeah, like I said he'd be second behind Zidane in my list of best midfielders from the last 20 years easily), I'm pretty sure the guy who made this image made it about players who were all from a certain generation. Everyone in that picture is above 30. Still, the exclusion of Seedorf for Deco is glaring.

Quote from: Brancefly on June 19, 2012, 03:21:16 PM

1. Zidane
2. Gerrard
3. Xavi
4. Alonso
5. Pirlo
6. Deco
7. Vieira
8. Ballack

That's cause Scholes played for us.. surely?

Quote from: Juan Loco on June 19, 2012, 04:00:58 PM

Based on what? Ability? Longevity? Success?

Gerrard
Pirlo
Xavi
Zidane
Vieira
Ballack
Lampard
Scholes
Deco
Alonso

Or something.

Iniesta somewhere up the top.

I would say a combination of the three, but ability and longevity being probably the biggest of those.