Topic: Xabi Alonso

[Phil M]

Few drinks?

Must be mate. Im afraid to tell him that's actually Raul Meireles in his avatar. He's a sexy bastard too mind.

[wardides]

Must be mate. Im afraid to tell him that's actually Raul Meireles in his avatar. He's a sexy bastard too mind.

Stop trying to stir shit phil.Next you'll be tellin me thats not rafa in mine..

[Phil M]

Stop trying to stir shit phil.Next you'll be tellin me thats not rafa in mine..

I've got Rafa and Roy. Not a lot of people know that.

[thegoodfella]

I am begging to get some stick for this

Corrected it for you.

[deadlybuzz]

I may get some stick for this, but fuck it.

Xabi mate, I still fucking love you 

What a beautiful man, and what a beautiful player.

You read his twitter didn't you?

[Billy The Kid]

Xabi Alonso was the most vital cog in the Rafa Benitez Liverpool machine. And when Alonso left, the engine gradually began to seize up, to the point where the Liverpool machine just could't race against the best anymore. When Xabi left I kidded myself into thinking that we could replace him and mount another title challenge, but deep down (even though I refused to admit it to myself) I knew I was wrong. I guess I was in denial.

How can one accurately describe Xabi Alonso? An artist whos canvas is the very football pitch he stands upon, with his nimble feet acting as the brushes to paint masterpiece after masterpiece?  A matador who entices all before him, before sweeping aside and sending his memesis to embrace thin air? A master of smoke an mirrors who leaves opponents chasing in his wake? His ability has been questioned on here many times, and I've lurked and read the threads concerning him, but at his best, he is a grade A central midfielder

18 months ago we destroyed Real Madrid at Anfield. The current world cup winning captain could only stand on his goal line and shake his head defeatedly, as Xabi Alonso propelled the Liverpool machine towards anhialating one of the biggest names in world world football. Xabi is now at Madrid, his partner in crime is in Barcelona, and the general who gave them their orders is now in Milan. It just makes you want to cry, doesn't it?

[KUNGFUDANCER]

he has sucked for madrid so far

[Phil M]

he has sucked for madrid so far

In your head?

[thegoodfella]

In your head?

His custom title says it all.

[lfc_fan2005]

he has sucked for madrid so far

Do you actually rate any player in La Liga?

[GonzalezIsARed]

You read his twitter didn't you?

Legend.

[Bob Loblaw]

Patronising twat.

[Phil M]

Patronising twat.

What did El Rey do to you?

[exiledintheUSA]

Lucas is better.




  

[Dermot]

He got rid of that ginger beard too. Miss the c*nt like mad.

[Perkins]

An amazing talent and there are few that do what he can do, Gareth Barry being one according to Rafa

[JLStretton]

Quick quick lets have a go at Rafa, Quick!   

[toshi]

Xabi Alonso was the most vital cog in the Rafa Benitez Liverpool machine. And when Alonso left, the engine gradually began to seize up, to the point where the Liverpool machine just could't race against the best anymore. When Xabi left I kidded myself into thinking that we could replace him and mount another title challenge, but deep down (even though I refused to admit it to myself) I knew I was wrong. I guess I was in denial.

How can one accurately describe Xabi Alonso? An artist whos canvas is the very football pitch he stands upon, with his nimble feet acting as the brushes to paint masterpiece after masterpiece?  A matador who entices all before him, before sweeping aside and sending his memesis to embrace thin air? A master of smoke an mirrors who leaves opponents chasing in his wake? His ability has been questioned on here many times, and I've lurked and read the threads concerning him, but at his best, he is a grade A central midfielder

18 months ago we destroyed Real Madrid at Anfield. The current world cup winning captain could only stand on his goal line and shake his head defeatedly, as Xabi Alonso propelled the Liverpool machine towards anhialating one of the biggest names in world world football. Xabi is now at Madrid, his partner in crime is in Barcelona, and the general who gave them their orders is now in Milan. It just makes you want to cry, doesn't it?

now you make me want to cry 

[YayaP]

I think the fact that every time one of our midfielders over the last two years has a great game (Aquilani, Lucas, Gerrard, etc) people line up to compare him to how Xabi used to play speaks volumes about how integral he was to the squad. As someone put it earlier, he was the engine that made the team run, he made the whole team click. With him not in the game, all of our short-fallings became so much more obvious. Whether its Babel's cluelessness, Carragher's hoofing, Javier's lack of passing range....all of these things became glaringly obvious without Xabi running the team. He was so vital in every part of our game.

Shame to see him leave. He was truly my first "hero".

[Redcap]

I've never been bitter about him leaving. He's a class act all the way through, and despite what differences he had with Rafa was good enough to do the right thing and get us a decent price for him.

I think he's one of the special foreign players, along with Garcia who'll always have a strong bond with the club.

[Finn Solomon]

Best player I've ever seen play for the club.

[Crazynumber9]

It still physically hurts when I see him in Madrid shirt. In 50 years I will still be pissed off that we sold him, the best midfielder we have had in years.

[7777]

Best player I've ever seen play for the club.

You can't be serious

[Hazell]

You can't be serious

I'd agree with that. He's not going to say Kenny Dalglish or Elisha Scott is he?

[Chivasino]

My favourite player at the club since Fowler's days. Loved watching him play when he was on form and spraying the ball around, 5, 10, 20, 40 feet with either foot. If when he was suspect, he was better than anything we have in midfield at the moment.

[Hazell]

He's a modern day version of Jamie Redknapp.

[Chivasino]

And I have to admit that Rednapp was my favourite player from the 90s. Hate the twat now.

[Mirra]

Alonso is in a different class to Redknaap, Redknaap didnt have half the ability Alonso does. Xabi was my fav player, loved watching him when he was on form, fucking gutted he left. Was fuming when I heard we were trying to get Gareth fucking Barry when we already had Xabi, but there you go. Wish he was back here, nevermind though.

[killer-heels]

 

[freedom]

try avoid watching him as much as possible. works for me.

spot on..

[Hazell]

And I have to admit that Rednapp was my favourite player from the 90s. Hate the twat now.

Alonso is in a different class to Redknaap, Redknaap didnt have half the ability Alonso does. Xabi was my fav player, loved watching him when he was on form, fucking gutted he left.

That comment was part in jest but I'm similar to Chivasino in that Redknapp was my favourite when I was a kid. You're right Mirra, Alonso is much better than Redknapp ever was but I've always had a thing for the CM role, even as a kid, hence the comment about Redkanpp and why I love players like Xabi, Pirlo, Xavi etc. I do think Redknapp had talent which wasn't fully realised - injuries and attitude (attitude, or a lack of, can be applied to a lot of our 90's team until Houllier came in) - but I like watching Redknapp play when he was playing well and I adored Alonso when he was here (and I don't believe he was atrocious for 2 years as has been noted on these forums). It's a shame he left.

Chivasino, I also agree that Redknapp is a twat but I do think he cares about the club (which isn't something that could be applied to some of our ex players in the media ***cough Lawrenson cough***) but it's a shame that he comes out with statements like he did regarding Torres because he doesn't do himself any favours.

[Mirra]

Ah right, I know what you mean! I didnt mind Redknaap as a player, i just know a lot of Reds talk about him as if he were some sort of legend. When he played well he was very good, great passer and a great shot on him, think he could of been simalar to Alonso had it not been for injuries, he had far too many of them which was a shame for him.

Hes a bit of a knob now though isnt he? Once a notorious dweller of the fence in tight pants, now hes ready to rumble with Richard Keyes and making wild statements like Torres being diabolical, is this the new Redknaap? Hes a tit.

[Chivasino]

Alonso is in a different class to Redknaap, Redknaap didnt have half the ability Alonso does. Xabi was my fav player, loved watching him when he was on form, fucking gutted he left. Was fuming when I heard we were trying to get Gareth fucking Barry when we already had Xabi, but there you go. Wish he was back here, nevermind though.

Agree with all that.

Seriously, what is your issue with him?

[GBF]

He's a modern day version of Jamie Redknapp.

may be in terms of "looks" but ability Alonso in a different planet compare to Redknapp

[Chaztastic]

try avoid watching him as much as possible. works for me.

My approach also. I simply cannot bring myself to watch any non-international game he might be involved in.

I don't think I've ever done that with any other player. Robbie Keane, for example.

[Chaztastic]

may be in terms of "looks" but ability Alonso in a different planet compare to Redknapp

His English is better for a start.

[Hazell]

may be in terms of "looks" but ability Alonso in a different planet compare to Redknapp

Alonso is much better than Redknapp ever was

[royhendo]

Anyone see his interview before their CL game on Wednesday? Very interesting indeed. Very very interesting interesting indeed indeed.

[koolkamal]

Anyone see his interview before their CL game on Wednesday? Very interesting indeed. Very very interesting interesting indeed indeed.

No, what did he say?

[youll never walk alone it]

why would anyone even THINK of comparing xa with that knob? serious none-starter.