Author Topic: Babel set for Hoffenheim (Read 43695 times)

JackWard33 · « **Reply #480 on:** April 10, 2011, 04:04:26 pm »

Quote from: xerxes1 on April 10, 2011, 03:22:24 pm

Babel had an excellent pedigree when he joined us. For whatver reason, Rafa wasn't able to get the best out of him.Culturally, Hollland and Germany are very similar, it may just have been as simple as him failing to settle, maybe it is that the opposition is a little easier on the whole.

Nah he didn't 'train on'. It's a myth he wasn't given every chance to do so here

GrkStav · « **Reply #481 on:** April 10, 2011, 05:31:42 pm »

Quote from: rowan_d on April 10, 2011, 02:25:04 pm

If Kenny was willing to use Babel, he'd be more useful than Jovanovic, who struggles to even get on the bench right now. Logical fact, surely?

What's this "logical fact"? Do you have your own knowledge of Jovanovic before he came to Liverpool? Do you decide who is useful and who is not based on what someone else does or based on your experience?

careful on these streets, I've heard stories · « **Reply #482 on:** April 10, 2011, 05:34:26 pm »

Quote from: GrkStav on April 10, 2011, 05:31:42 pm

What's this "logical fact"? Do you have your own knowledge of Jovanovic before he came to Liverpool? Do you decide who is useful and who is not based on what someone else does or based on your experience?

I think Jova's case is more of punishment for refusing to leave in Jan

Redeo · « **Reply #483 on:** April 10, 2011, 05:54:28 pm »

Quote from: hugoboss on April 10, 2011, 05:34:26 pm

I think Jova's case is more of punishment for refusing to leave in Jan

That might as well be true. If it is, however, its no good. What about valuing (and giving a chance) to a player who wants to stick around and prove himself. I for one would rather see J. Cole punished because of his uninspired, woeful performances and see Jovanovic given another chance.

trequartista · « **Reply #484 on:** April 10, 2011, 05:57:28 pm »

I think jova problem is that he's utter crap! Desperate free transfer signing due to limited funds thankfully those days are over.

Jadam · « **Reply #485 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:00:32 pm »

Quote from: trequartista on April 10, 2011, 05:57:28 pm

I think jova problem is that he's utter crap! Desperate free transfer signing due to limited funds thankfully those days are over.

When he has been played as a striker, he has scored.

jaffod · « **Reply #486 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:05:58 pm »

Quote from: trequartista on April 10, 2011, 05:57:28 pm

Desperate free transfer signing due to limited funds thankfully those days are over.

That remains to be seen.

rowan_d · « **Reply #487 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:23:46 pm »

Quote from: GrkStav on April 10, 2011, 05:31:42 pm

What's this "logical fact"? Do you have your own knowledge of Jovanovic before he came to Liverpool? Do you decide who is useful and who is not based on what someone else does or based on your experience?

You've completely misunderstood me. I'm saying that as long as Kenny refuses to use Jovanovic, he's useless to the team. It would be the same with Messi if he was inexplicably left out of squad after squad.

Fuzion6 · « **Reply #488 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:31:25 pm »

Had Babel stayed I'm sure Kenny would have used him. He bought him on after 55min at old trafford and kenny said in an interview that he would have been happy if Ryan stayed but the move was good for Babel's career. I also think they thought they would be getting Ashley Young in so less reqquiremment for babel

OtisRedding · « **Reply #489 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:36:23 pm »

I've seen a couple of Hoffenheim games since his move and he's shown exactly the same problems as he had with us. Very inconsistent and shows some extremely poor touches as well as thoughtless off-the-ball movement. Hoffenheim set up in exactly the way you'd want to get the best of him too; 4-3-3, little defensive work to do and cutting onto his right side.

He's no great loss.

King Kenny07 · « **Reply #490 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:40:00 pm »

Quote from: OtisRedding on April 10, 2011, 06:36:23 pm

He's no great loss.

I agree, he had a handful of great performances, but the rest of the time he was both lazy and inconsistent. Also, he had terrible tactical awareness.

BigDonga · « **Reply #491 on:** April 11, 2011, 11:08:06 am »

Quote from: GrkStav on April 10, 2011, 05:31:42 pm

What's this "logical fact"? Do you have your own knowledge of Jovanovic before he came to Liverpool? Do you decide who is useful and who is not based on what someone else does or based on your experience?

what's with your over the top defence of Jova?
When he's played he has underperformed.

Babel although inconsistant has underperformed also but also shown flashes of brilliance
so yes, his post was logical.

ThePrufeshanul · « **Reply #492 on:** April 11, 2011, 11:19:12 am »

Jova's like that girlfriend you cant dump but you treat badly enough until she grows tired and leaves.

GrkStav's like that mate who's baffled by your decision and doesn't understand why you dont give her another chance as she's so nice and a reasonable cook.

Joe Cole's like the bird you would have got rid of long ago if only you hadn't seen that last episode of CSI

scatman · « **Reply #493 on:** April 11, 2011, 12:50:18 pm »

Quote from: Les Willis on April 10, 2011, 05:54:47 am

I'm pleased to see Babel doing well in Germany, but what everyone here seems to miss is that the Bundesliga isn't the Premiership. Some players might be brilliant on the continent, but as soon as they hit British shores it all falls to pieces. I bet if Torres had moved abroad, he'd be banging goals in left, right and centre.

Like he did in Spain??

Marko B · « **Reply #494 on:** April 11, 2011, 01:36:15 pm »

Quote from: King Kenny07 on April 10, 2011, 06:40:00 pm

I agree, he had a handful of great performances, but the rest of the time he was both lazy and inconsistent. Also, he had terrible tactical awareness.

The lazy part is rough on him. His past couple of seasons saw him increase his workrate greatly. As for inconsistent and terrible awareness...I have no answer to those points!

Johnny C · « **Reply #495 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:38:26 pm »

The people @ Kicker have found him hit or miss so far (4.15 rating) and underperforming the overall Hoffenheim squad which has an average rating of 3.56. His best games were his first three and his last two. Nice to see him getting a consistent run of games though...

Rating of 1.0 good
Rating of 5.0 bad

withgreataplomb · « **Reply #496 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:50:34 pm »

Has all the talent in the world, but is absolutely brainless when it comes to use of the ball,
a shame.

Robbie_9 · « **Reply #497 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:03:52 pm »

From Babels Twitter;

RyanBabel Ryan Babel
My last conversation with Kenny D. #Legend was one that I will never forget

Sinead7 · « **Reply #498 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:09:17 pm »

RyanBabel Ryan Babel
Even my last txt msg from Steve G is one that I will carry with me my whole career

Lemieux · « **Reply #499 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:10:20 pm »

Are those new tweets? Wonder what that's all about.

red_lfc_costello · « **Reply #500 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:10:52 pm »

RyanBabel Ryan Babel
they said Ryan, you will be huge one day and we will watch you on MTV

Raoul Duke · « **Reply #501 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:12:11 pm »

At least he is still very respectful towards the club. Props to him for that.

GrkStav · « **Reply #502 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:17:01 pm »

Quote from: rowan_d on April 10, 2011, 06:23:46 pm

You've completely misunderstood me. I'm saying that as long as Kenny refuses to use Jovanovic, he's useless to the team. It would be the same with Messi if he was inexplicably left out of squad after squad.

Yes, I did. Now that I get your point, I would have to agree with it completely. Fair play.

GrkStav · « **Reply #503 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:18:29 pm »

Quote from: ThePrufeshanul on April 11, 2011, 11:19:12 am

Jova's like that girlfriend you cant dump but you treat badly enough until she grows tired and leaves.

GrkStav's like that mate who's baffled by your decision and doesn't understand why you don't give her another chance as she's so nice and a reasonable cook.

Joe Cole's like the bird you would have got rid of long ago if only you hadn't seen that last episode of CSI

Brilliant post! Excellent use of metaphor/analogy and spot on wrt to me!

ScouserAlec · « **Reply #504 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:18:49 pm »

Quote from: red_lfc_costello on April 13, 2011, 04:10:52 pm

RyanBabel Ryan Babel
they said Ryan, you will be huge one day and we will watch you on MTV

Lol, swerve the rapping Ryan lad!

XabiArt · « **Reply #505 on:** April 13, 2011, 06:38:59 pm »

I love Ryan, genuinely cares for the club. Okay he isnt the greatest player and he can be abit of a doofus #leeeeegggoooooooooooo

Sooner have 11 players with their heart in the right place than 11 talented money grabbers. Maybe thats just me.

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #506 on:** April 13, 2011, 06:53:59 pm »

Quote from: red_lfc_costello on April 13, 2011, 04:10:52 pm

RyanBabel Ryan Babel
they said Ryan, you will be huge one day and we will watch you on MTV

harleydanger · « **Reply #507 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:04:21 pm »

For those who don't go in the transfer forum....

RyanBabel Ryan Babel
P.S whoever uses my babelcopter for the last minutes bring the keys back when you done please #Thanks
19 minutes ago

Fuzion6 · « **Reply #508 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:34:48 pm »

Quote from: harleydanger on January 31, 2012, 11:04:21 pm

For those who don't go in the transfer forum....

RyanBabel Ryan Babel
P.S whoever uses my babelcopter for the last minutes bring the keys back when you done please #Thanks
19 minutes ago

Top guy

No wonder his confidence was shot if he read rawk though!

Gazza-LFC · « **Reply #509 on:** February 5, 2012, 06:03:27 pm »

RT @JMU2012: so is the FA going to give @RyanBabel his money back? < They should !!!!! But they prolly went shopping with it lol.
Love him

redbyrdz · « **Reply #510 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:41:02 pm »

Just come across this thread, made me laugh (much needed) now that they've got a new manager... Markus Babbel!

Malaysian Kopite · « **Reply #511 on:** February 12, 2012, 04:17:06 am »

Quote from: redbyrdz on February 11, 2012, 10:41:02 pm

Just come across this thread, made me laugh (much needed) now that they've got a new manager... Markus Babbel!

We just need to get Didi in as a coach now.