Author Topic: Iago Aspas (Read 96026 times)

CraigDS · « **Reply #240 on:** October 30, 2016, 08:56:10 am »

Quote from: xbugawugax on October 30, 2016, 04:13:40 am

If we bombed out players after a single poor season, Firmino would have been nowhere near the first team.

Firmino never had a poor season. Poor first few months maybe, but that's it.

Chalky Boots · « **Reply #241 on:** October 30, 2016, 12:30:03 pm »

Firmino was only poor for a couple of months, had a bigger reputation and was 29million. Don't get me wrong I thought Aspas did alright in his first few games for us as a foil for Sturridge but I think beyond Celta Vigo he's a bit of a nomad and he's definitely worse than Sturridge, Origi and Ings.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #242 on:** October 30, 2016, 12:31:55 pm »

Sometimes a move just doesn't work out and there's no point overanalysing it, I think this is one of those occasions. It was a good move for all parties; we got rid of an unwanted player, Aspas returned to an environment he's more familiar with and Celta got themselves a good deal.

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #243 on:** November 4, 2016, 08:09:23 am »

https://my.mixtape.moe/tgayex.mp4

Where was this player?

andspecks · « **Reply #244 on:** November 4, 2016, 05:28:38 pm »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on November 4, 2016, 08:09:23 am

https://my.mixtape.moe/tgayex.mp4

Where was this player?

Taking corners.

Hazell · « **Reply #245 on:** November 4, 2016, 06:27:09 pm »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on November 4, 2016, 08:09:23 am

https://my.mixtape.moe/tgayex.mp4

Where was this player?

Unfortunately for him, he didn't get much of a chance. He had two better players in front of him for one and didn't (and to be fair to him may be couldn't in the limited time he got) to force his way ahead of them. Rodgers didn't look like he fancied him either. A shame it didn't work out. It'd be nice if people could over him taking a bad corner though.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #246 on:** November 10, 2016, 12:54:01 pm »

Called up by Spain.

the good half · « **Reply #247 on:** November 10, 2016, 12:59:00 pm »

I don't think anyone fancied ol' Iago in fairness.
Good on him.
A home bird.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #248 on:** November 15, 2016, 10:31:24 pm »

Great goal. Always thought he was International class.

Fritz · « **Reply #249 on:** November 15, 2016, 11:32:52 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on November 15, 2016, 10:31:24 pm

Great goal. Always thought he was International class.

Woah woah woah, he's got the best corner kicks in the world!

Medellin · « **Reply #250 on:** November 16, 2016, 07:42:56 am »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on November 15, 2016, 10:31:24 pm

Great goal.

If you watch it again,you can clearly see he tries to square it.
That lad was born with a silver spoon..on his left foot!

Not bad i suppose.

kcbworth · « **Reply #251 on:** November 17, 2016, 12:47:50 pm »

Looks like he and Sturridge were pretty close (about 1:25 into https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_eq8LYid_4 and with Raheem 3:02)

Durlmints · « **Reply #252 on:** November 17, 2016, 01:05:10 pm »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on November 4, 2016, 08:09:23 am

https://my.mixtape.moe/tgayex.mp4

Where was this player?

I can't believe I just clicked on a link called Gay Ex.

"I was trying to watch Iago Aspas! I swear!"

Dench57 · « **Reply #253 on:** November 17, 2016, 01:46:11 pm »

Can't believe we let him go. Worldy.

bird_lfc · « **Reply #254 on:** December 4, 2016, 06:33:46 pm »

Another 2 goals today.

RedBootsTommySmith · « **Reply #255 on:** March 16, 2017, 11:20:07 pm »

Keeps banging them in. Europa League, tonight:

FK Krasnodar 0 Celta Vigo 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3rardakUtE

It was a good night for former reds in the Europa.

elsewhere · « **Reply #256 on:** March 21, 2017, 10:17:17 pm »

congrats to him for making the national team again.

jepovic · « **Reply #257 on:** May 4, 2017, 08:46:15 am »

He's had an amazing season so far. 22 goals in 39 games (starts) in la liga + EL.

Good luck tonight!

greg9r · « **Reply #258 on:** May 4, 2017, 12:35:08 pm »

Put one against the mancs tonight, please!!

the_red_pill · « **Reply #259 on:** May 4, 2017, 08:53:22 pm »

Faith in the lad. He will score tonight- he always does.

Kelvinlfc · « **Reply #260 on:** May 5, 2017, 09:18:15 am »

Well he was shite last night

sms1986 · « **Reply #261 on:** May 5, 2017, 12:59:14 pm »

Hopefully he's just saving his goals for the second leg.

Pistolero · « **Reply #262 on:** May 6, 2017, 12:04:50 pm »

shite...but typical of that batch of garbage we bought in that transfer window

JURGENKLOPP · « **Reply #263 on:** March 18, 2018, 08:37:55 pm »

Missed an open goal tonight.

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #264 on:** March 18, 2018, 09:09:04 pm »

Quote from: JURGENKLOPP on March 18, 2018, 08:37:55 pm

Missed an open goal tonight.

He missed an open corner once as well.

JURGENKLOPP · « **Reply #265 on:** March 18, 2018, 09:29:10 pm »

Quote from: PhaseOfPlay on March 18, 2018, 09:09:04 pm

He missed an open corner once as well.

And didn't it all coming flooding back while watching him this evening!

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #266 on:** March 18, 2018, 09:49:58 pm »

Quote from: PhaseOfPlay on March 18, 2018, 09:09:04 pm

He missed an open corner once as well.

BoRed · « **Reply #267 on:** March 27, 2018, 10:39:27 pm »

A goal and three assists in 45 minutes for Spain against Argentina tonight. The lad is going to the World Cup.

gaztop08 · « **Reply #268 on:** March 27, 2018, 10:56:44 pm »

He looked good tonight for Spain

Bolrick · « **Reply #269 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:30:54 am »

Rodgers just didn't know how to use Aspas properly (the same way rodgers screwed up firmino). I am glad he is doing well for his club and country. He seems to be the 2nd choice striker for spain (deputizing for costa).

b_joseph · « **Reply #270 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:27:04 pm »

As with Luis Alberto. We signed good players that summer but sometimes they just don't fit what you are doing at that time. Similar to Forlan, who proved to be awesome, as soon as he left England.

It is funny that he would have been a decent successor to Suarez and would have saved us from signing Mario. But, life...

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #271 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:31:16 pm »

Quote from: Bolrick on March 28, 2018, 07:30:54 am

Rodgers just didn't know how to use Aspas properly (the same way rodgers screwed up firmino). I am glad he is doing well for his club and country. He seems to be the 2nd choice striker for spain (deputizing for costa).

What nonsense is this?

jepovic · « **Reply #272 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:06:04 pm »

Quote from: Bolrick on March 28, 2018, 07:30:54 am

Rodgers just didn't know how to use Aspas properly (the same way rodgers screwed up firmino). I am glad he is doing well for his club and country. He seems to be the 2nd choice striker for spain (deputizing for costa).

One goal behind Griezmann in la liga goals as well. 16 goals 5 assists in 28 games. I think we just gave up on him too early. He would have been very useful the following seasons.

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #273 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:36:47 pm »

Quote from: Bolrick on March 28, 2018, 07:30:54 am

Rodgers just didn't know how to use Aspas properly (the same way rodgers screwed up firmino). I am glad he is doing well for his club and country. He seems to be the 2nd choice striker for spain (deputizing for costa).

You mean the Firmino he only had 8 league games with?

Aspas couldn't handle the league, physically, positionally, or in terms of speed. It happens. Morientes was the same, as was DiMaria and Falcao. All three better players than Aspas. It happens. Rodgers' issue in transfers is that he needs players to excel in 1v1 and physical play at the same time. It's a tough combination to find without paying for it. So if Aspas was a Rodgers choice, then it was never going to work. If he was a transfer committee choice, then it was still never going to work, because it still wouldn't have fit Rodgers' needs.

He's a decent player, but he's hardly a world beater. 12 open play goals in 28 games. It's a good record. But if we were to move back to England, it would probably be halved, or worse.

Hazell · « **Reply #274 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:42:01 pm »

Quote from: b_joseph on March 28, 2018, 07:27:04 pm

As with Luis Alberto. We signed good players that summer but sometimes they just don't fit what you are doing at that time. Similar to Forlan, who proved to be awesome, as soon as he left England.

It is funny that he would have been a decent successor to Suarez and would have saved us from signing Mario. But, life...

He was quite unlucky in that we had Suarez, Sturridge and Sterling all playing well and us challenging for the league so he was never going to get much of a look in that season and unless he was absolutely extraordinary in his limited appearances and that was never going to happen. Seems to be a joke figure for some for some reason but he's proved to be a good player before and after his time here and could go to the World Cup this summer. Scored a great goal against England too.

Dench57 · « **Reply #275 on:** March 29, 2018, 11:40:47 am »

What a player this kid is turning into! Do we have a buy-back clause?

jepovic · « **Reply #276 on:** April 8, 2018, 01:47:45 am »

Hat trick tonight, 19 in total.

Bolrick · « **Reply #277 on:** April 8, 2018, 07:34:12 am »

Glad he is doing well. The EPL might have been probably too fast or physical for him.

If klopp was his manager...he might have done better here.

elsewhere · « **Reply #278 on:** April 15, 2018, 12:28:32 pm »

Quote from: Dench57 on March 29, 2018, 11:40:47 am

What a player this kid is turning into! Do we have a buy-back clause?

He is 30 now. In 2 seasons he will probably be in La Liga 2.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #279 on:** April 15, 2018, 02:43:26 pm »

Quote from: Bolrick on April 8, 2018, 07:34:12 am

Glad he is doing well. The EPL might have been probably too fast or physical for him.

If klopp was his manager...he might have done better here.

To be fair he didn't play that many games to prove whether or not he could. I think he'd do alright for a side like Newcastle