Author Topic: Maxi Rodriguez song and praise (Read 203773 times)

the_red_pill · « **Reply #360 on:** March 16, 2010, 09:08:06 am »

Well done again, Max! This lad has excited me since his first appearance. A genuine pass-n-move player who links up with everyone up front, can find/create space, can draw players and he actually RUNS with the ball. When he gets the ball and he's a bit deep, he'll run with it, getting players into play and building support before releasing the ball at almost the right time. He seems to have v. good timing- knows how long to hold onto the ball, when to release and he seems to be able to read the game a bit. Deffo a Rooney/Tevez type of player. The stuff Voro should've gievn us.

With him and Aqua in the team, we are being forced to play football up front. For me- Maxi's not had a bad game since day 1 with us. Just gets better. WELL DONE MAXI!!!

majestic_11 · « **Reply #361 on:** March 16, 2010, 09:18:02 am »

Maxi has got really good movement and is always thinking one step ahead!

Last night i was buzzing with him, aqu, torres, gerrard and babel all linking up!

the_red_pill · « **Reply #362 on:** March 16, 2010, 09:20:47 am »

Quote from: rapcage on March 15, 2010, 10:02:11 pm

Not really, its just you lot havent been watching our games properly and been looking for scapegoats, he's always played well. His movement has always been great, he's always looked for the ball on that right hand side and has always interlinked well. That was his 3rd assist of the season, and he should have had about 5 others as well if not for shit finishing by Torres and Ngog. He's actually added something to our game but not been noticed and Rafa's been criticised for playing, he adds unbelievable fluidity to our game.

This! 100% with you lad. I've echoed that for a while on here now. Done good since day 1. Which is why Rafa makes the point of mentioning him after a game.

the_red_pill · « **Reply #363 on:** March 16, 2010, 09:40:47 am »

Quote from: jckliew on March 16, 2010, 05:55:08 am

Sorry. Is he on loan or ours?

He's ours and we've got him for a steal.

LFCYNWA · « **Reply #364 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:47:49 am »

Good game last night played well looking for the ball wanting to make things happen !!

Link up play with Aqua and Torres was coming along aswell !!
I thought Gerrard and Aqua played well together aswell but thats for another thread . . .

smicer07 · « **Reply #365 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:53:54 am »

Very good again. Links up well with Torres.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #366 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:18:01 pm »

I actually heard one muppet in the media (a notorious wind up merchant) call him "the worst liverpool player of all time" last week after we lost at Wigan. I don't know how the muppet can keep a straight face.

Was played out of position and was unfit when he first came in. Was excellent last night.

Old No7 · « **Reply #367 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:27:36 pm »

Been very unsure what he was doing in the side up until now.

Thought he was excellent last night though, hope he can keep it going

barnseysleftpeg · « **Reply #368 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:44:54 pm »

Quote from: the_red_pill on March 16, 2010, 09:08:06 am

Well done again, Max! This lad has excited me since his first appearance. A genuine pass-n-move player who links up with everyone up front, can find/create space, can draw players and he actually RUNS with the ball. When he gets the ball and he's a bit deep, he'll run with it, getting players into play and building support before releasing the ball at almost the right time. He seems to have v. good timing- knows how long to hold onto the ball, when to release and he seems to be able to read the game a bit. Deffo a Rooney/Tevez type of player. The stuff Voro should've gievn us.

With him and Aqua in the team, we are being forced to play football up front. For me- Maxi's not had a bad game since day 1 with us. Just gets better. WELL DONE MAXI!!!

I thought that as well but I figured people would think I had shit in my eye. But he's them withought the pace and power which is probably what sets them apart.

stockdam · « **Reply #369 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:48:24 pm »

He played well last night. He had one great shot that was just wide. He was closing down their players well.

He'll hopefully start to play with a bit more confidence and try different things.

rafabenihill · « **Reply #370 on:** March 16, 2010, 02:23:32 pm »

what he lacks in pace and power, he more than makes it up in movement, technique and intelligence..
hes the exact opposite of ryan babel

rossipersempre · « **Reply #371 on:** March 16, 2010, 03:06:31 pm »

He has just slotted in so well, hasn't he, and last night showed what he's capable of adding to a dynamic fluid attack. Link-up play to dream of. It's a shame he's cuptied for Lille.

My god how long has it been since we've been crying out for a player on the right with that rare combination of superb technical ability plus clever brain. Garcia was the last.

Kuyt must have looked on last night with all the enthusiasm of a frumpy housewife seeing their husband escort a supermodel to some business do. Get used to wearing that trackie Dirk and signing autographs for transexuals.

djphal · « **Reply #372 on:** March 16, 2010, 03:08:04 pm »

Quote from: rossipersempre on March 16, 2010, 03:06:31 pm

Kuyt must have looked on last night with all the enthusiasm of a frumpy housewife seeing their husband escort a supermodel to some business do. Get used to wearing that trackie Dirk and signing autographs for transexuals.

who are you trying to kid

a quick blowie from dirk and he will be back in the team against the mancs

rossipersempre · « **Reply #373 on:** March 16, 2010, 03:19:58 pm »

Quote from: djphal on March 16, 2010, 03:08:04 pm

who are you trying to kid

a quick blowie from dirk and he will be back in the team against the mancs

Myself. Yeah I should know better. It's been 4 seasons though, give me at least 3 days of hope.

MBL? · « **Reply #374 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:07:17 pm »

Just watched the match again and its Maxi rather than Aquilani that really got us playing when the game was still a bit tight. In saying that, I bet Maxi was delighted to be playing with a player who also likes to pass and move, and for my money Maxi has played to the exact same level in previous games. Only problem was he had no movement around him and a technically challenged centre back behind him (he also played on the left but he's never been great there).

Its no coincidence that both Atletico and Argentina's best football over the last few year has had Maxi playing a part.

Mr. Miyagi · « **Reply #375 on:** March 21, 2010, 05:16:56 pm »

BCCC · « **Reply #376 on:** March 21, 2010, 05:25:23 pm »

Thought he was tidy today. Can't keep expecting players to perform miracles in a defensive set up.

abhred · « **Reply #377 on:** March 21, 2010, 05:46:59 pm »

Still plays so much better on the right.

xavidub · « **Reply #378 on:** March 21, 2010, 05:47:45 pm »

Quote from: BCCC on March 21, 2010, 05:25:23 pm

Thought he was tidy today. Can't keep expecting players to perform miracles in a defensive set up.

True

kev_goss · « **Reply #379 on:** March 21, 2010, 05:54:42 pm »

Quote from: BCCC on March 21, 2010, 05:25:23 pm

Thought he was tidy today. Can't keep expecting players to perform miracles in a defensive set up.

And with half a head left after that inbred kunt.

Samee · « **Reply #380 on:** March 21, 2010, 05:58:13 pm »

Was restricted today having to cover for Insua. I'm still interested to see what he can produce once given a lengthy run on the right. Whenever he's played there he's looked a threat.

Seebab · « **Reply #381 on:** March 21, 2010, 06:23:09 pm »

Quote from: Samee on March 21, 2010, 05:58:13 pm

Was restricted today having to cover for Insua. I'm still interested to see what he can produce once given a lengthy run on the right. Whenever he's played there he's looked a threat.

Agreed. I won't judge him tonight. He plays so much better on the right and Rafa should have stuck with Babel really.

Bangers N Masch · « **Reply #382 on:** March 21, 2010, 08:03:09 pm »

Don't think it was his type of game, certainly not on the left. I don't think he's ready yet to make a big impact in big games. I see him as being used in the home games where his eye for a pass and ability to keep possession is more useful.

barnseysleftpeg · « **Reply #383 on:** March 28, 2010, 04:55:30 pm »

Do people really think Maxi isn't good enough??!!!

I think he's an excellent player and I think it's apparent how much the players trust him when he has the ball. His flick through for the Gerrard chance was absolutely class.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #384 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:00:02 pm »

Truly fantastic player, loves to keep it simple and opposition fullbacks dont seem to know what to do against him. Holds the ball up suprisingly well. I think he's getting too much stick due to the situation, he's new so some feel he hasnt done enough to warrant a starting place over certain others. For me we need to stick with him on the right and interchange him with Yossi at the moment, they both have something we need to continue playing the kind of football we did against portsmouth and have again today.

Crackerjack Sam · « **Reply #385 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:04:43 pm »

Maxi is so creative, reminds me of Luis when he was here. GREAT STUFFF!!!!
Just watched first half highlights. Fantastic football all round. Torres' goal was just sublime, genius. All we've just played some great football. Maxi is so creative, reminds me of Luis when he was here. GREAT STUFFF!!!!

GO ON REDMEN!!!!

5-0 PLEASE

Carras Left Foot · « **Reply #386 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:53:56 pm »

Think I counted 1 misplaced pass from him today, superb.

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #387 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:55:44 pm »

This lad has settled into the team really quickly. A great performace from Maxi today.

barnseysleftpeg · « **Reply #388 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:56:07 pm »

Quote from: Carras Left Foot on March 28, 2010, 05:53:56 pm

Think I counted 1 misplaced pass from him today, superb.

but he doesn't beat 5 men and then sticks in the top corner so it doesn't matter

Love him, quality quality player

tea_tree · « **Reply #389 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:56:42 pm »

Amazing player. Another astute signing from Rafa. Superb technical ability and close control and a thinking man's player. Highly impressed with what he has shown so far

koptommy93 · « **Reply #390 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:57:38 pm »

He played well today but looked a bit sloppy towards the end

koptommy93 · « **Reply #391 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:58:19 pm »

Quote from: tea_tree on March 28, 2010, 05:56:42 pm

Amazing player. Another astute signing from Rafa. Superb technical ability and close control and a thinking man's player. Highly impressed with what he has shown so far

Amazing is a bit of an overstatement

Hazell · « **Reply #392 on:** March 28, 2010, 05:59:27 pm »

Excellent performance. Not just him but Kuyt, Gerrard and Babel too, particularly in the first half where the interchanging was sublime. That obviously suited him down to the ground and he delivered.

LFC when it suits · « **Reply #393 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:01:03 pm »

Quote from: koptommy93 on March 28, 2010, 05:57:38 pm

He played well today but looked a bit sloppy towards the end

A bit hard to not become complacent whent he game is alread over after 60 mins.

barnseysleftpeg · « **Reply #394 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:01:19 pm »

Quote from: koptommy93 on March 28, 2010, 05:58:19 pm

Amazing is a bit of an overstatement

You don't like him do you Koptommy93?

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #395 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:10:12 pm »

He was very good today. Maxi is definitely suited for home games against less attack-minded opponents.

Rojo O Muerto · « **Reply #396 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:29:32 pm »

Started to see him gel with the side lately Quite unlucky to have got on the scoresheet.

killer-heels · « **Reply #397 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:35:22 pm »

Thought he played very well. Was very creativte in his favoured position and linked the play between our more direct players very well.

He also seems to have a good understanding and gets good trust from Gerrard.

Bjornar · « **Reply #398 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:44:56 pm »

Surprised to see this Maxi love-in, and I wonder what Yossi is thinking at the minute. Because I for one really struggle to see what Maxi brings to the team that merits discarding the creativity Yossi is capable of offering. He looks a decent player, sure, but slow and rather predictable for a wide player.

(Great team performance today, though, so probably the wrong time to be complaining).

killer-heels · « **Reply #399 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:51:05 pm »

Quote from: Bjornar on March 28, 2010, 06:44:56 pm

Surprised to see this Maxi love-in, and I wonder what Yossi is thinking at the minute. Because I for one really struggle to see what Maxi brings to the team that merits discarding the creativity Yossi is capable of offering. He looks a decent player, sure, but slow and rather predictable for a wide player.

(Great team performance today, though, so probably the wrong time to be complaining).

He may not be fast but i dont think you can accuse rodriguez of not being creative. He played some fantastic short passes that played in the likes of Gerrerd and co. Those passes may look easy but we have made them look difficult.

Watching him so far i think he would be more effective than Yossi in a really good passing and moving side.