Topic: Babel: I'm not finished here

[koppitekop11]

no no he really really doesn't.

Babel has zero potential he is the footballer he is - which is generally poor with the occasional moment of something better. I don't know why some lfc fans won't accept that when it's been this way for so long

bullshit, how can you say that somebody who has the raw (emphasis on the word raw here) attributes that Babel has has got no potential??

Hes quick, strong, athletic, bullet of a right foot etc ....... Anybody with these attributes simply need coaching CORRECTLY. By that I mean coaching that aims to enable these qualities to merge together and ultimately make the player better.

[Discipline]

Babel's going to explode. He does have talent. Le'ts just hope he shows it. We've all got his back.

[silver 5 star]

Hes quick, strong, athletic, bullet of a right foot etc ....... Anybody with these attributes simply need coaching CORRECTLY. By that I mean coaching that aims to enable these qualities to merge together and ultimately make the player better.



Don't agree.

A dodo has wings but cannot fly. No amount of coaching will get the fucker in the air.

Babel has all the attributes except the desire to apply them.

With all of these "attributes" he should have proved himself by now.

[Spanish Al]

Hes quick, strong, athletic, bullet of a right foot etc ....... Anybody with these attributes simply need coaching CORRECTLY. By that I mean coaching that aims to enable these qualities to merge together and ultimately make the player better.



Don't agree.

A dodo has wings but cannot fly. No amount of coaching will get the fucker in the air.

Babel has all the attributes except the desire to apply them.

With all of these "attributes" he should have proved himself by now.

He has all the attributes of a very good right winger. Or a decent striker (as back up for Fernando). So, lets play him there. Maxi/Kuyt/Jova and Babel should all be rotating. Kuyt and Jova will be knackered if they carry on starting and playing most of the games.

[Legendary]

He's got the attributes, and most of all, he wants to play for LFC. Let Roy coach him, lets not forget he made a half decent striker out of Zamora somehow.

[Juan Loco]

Anyone got the lads address? I want to order him a trampoline. I really like the lad (how can you not?) but he needs to learn how to jump properly and to head a ball. That would make him a completely different proposition as a striker.

[abhred]

He's probably become a very important part of the squad now. He's got pace, he can finish (when he's got the confidence). I saw him against Chelsea when we broke their run, he came one, and played the lone striker's role well. Roy needs to coach him (and even Torres) the same way as Zamora. Teach them how to play with their back to goal, hold onto the ball, and lay it to a Red shirt. It's that simple, and if they get that sorted, either have enough talent to give teams nightmares.

[Red_Isle_Chap]

So, do we reckon Roy's put him in the bracket of backup striker then?

If i were Babel i'd be worried if that was the case. Because N'Gog's clearly favored in front of him for the lone role, unless we're going to play 2 up top when Torres is injured, with both of them? If he's down as backup striker he's going to be seeing even less minutes on the pitch.

[Twelfth Man]

Glad he is here and C. Cole is there. West Ham mates were crying out for that move, must tell you something..

[martinlloyd85]

This is his year to shine.

I've never been a Babel fan, and unless I see a dramatic turn around I probably never will.

But our inability to sign a striker before the transfer window shut will basically thrust Ryan into a reserve striker's role. (I'm hoping).

It's a situation that both Ryan and his fans have been wanting for years, so when Torres gets injured (which is sadly...inevitable) he'll get his chance to put out or get out.

Best of luck this season Ryan lad, hope you win over your critics for our sake!

[Red-juvenated]

Considering our current striker situation I'm glad he stayed. This is an ideal time for him to make a fresh start to a new season, with a new coach. Give it a real go lad.

[Discipline]

Still can't believe we agreed 5m for him. 

[redtrev]

Hows it go;?

Roy: babs im looking for you to play striker this year i think your the bomb

Babel: Thanks roy i can do anything as long as you put your arm around me and pinch my bum from time to time.

Roy: Babs you might be going to west ham pack you gear

Babel: Roy i dont want to go i love you

Roy: Babs you going be a hugh player for me this year as a striker i love you (Pinchs bum)

Babel: Im so confident now Roy im going take nando s position.

Roy is some boy clearly...

[xerxes1]

Babel has every choice under Roy. The lads ability is beyond doubt. For whatever reason it didn't work with Rafa. Give him until Christmas, and if we are still waiting then we cut our loses,no complaints from me.

[Liverbird 2010]

No matter what people think of him he has been treated like shit by our club, from people not telling him there was no training and he turned up in the snow to find the gates locked.
To the club whoring the lad around, if Roy is this messiah arm around type of fella that people keep harping on about, he can resurrect Ryans career as long as he gets his head down and listens, but after this latest episode and throw Lucas into the mix also the pair of them have been treated pretty shitty by the club.

[red_til_i_die]

No matter what people think of him he has been treated like shit by our club, from people not telling him there was no training and he turned up in the snow to find the gates locked.
To the club whoring the lad around, if Roy is this messiah arm around type of fella that people keep harping on about, he can resurrect Ryans career as long as he gets his head down and listens, but after this latest episode and throw Lucas into the mix also the pair of them have been treated pretty shitty by the club.

That echoes my feelings on it.

Babel hasn't lived up to his potential since he's been here but the way the club are whoring him around like they did Insua and apparently Lucas as well makes you think how low our club continues to slide.

So now we have two players in the squad and possibly in the starting 11 who know the club are going to ship them out asap unless there setting the world alight.

Yeah sure you can argue that they'll be more motivated to stay and fight for there place but it's most likely in my opinion that they'll pull a blinder of a season like Xabi did to get their values up before they give the club a two finger salute and move somewhere there wanted.

[martinlloyd85]

No matter what people think of him he has been treated like shit by our club, from people not telling him there was no training and he turned up in the snow to find the gates locked.
To the club whoring the lad around, if Roy is this messiah arm around type of fella that people keep harping on about, he can resurrect Ryans career as long as he gets his head down and listens, but after this latest episode and throw Lucas into the mix also the pair of them have been treated pretty shitty by the club.

Is My_Mums_Cola your Twitter?

I'm reading it now pissing meself.

[HarryLabrador]

No matter what people think of him he has been treated like shit by our club, from people not telling him there was no training and he turned up in the snow to find the gates locked.
To the club whoring the lad around, if Roy is this messiah arm around type of fella that people keep harping on about, he can resurrect Ryans career as long as he gets his head down and listens, but after this latest episode and throw Lucas into the mix also the pair of them have been treated pretty shitty by the club.

Spot on, Lynds.

[12Kings]

Liverpool are believed to have offered Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva and Dutch forward Ryan Babel in exchange for West Ham striker Carlton Cole but neither player wanted to leave Anfield for Upton Park.
Full story: The Guardian

Thats scary shit if true.

[ScouserBrad21]

Liverpool are believed to have offered Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva and Dutch forward Ryan Babel in exchange for West Ham striker Carlton Cole but neither player wanted to leave Anfield for Upton Park.
Full story: The Guardian

Thats scary shit if true.

Carlton Cole's scoring record - 217 games 48 goals
Ryan Babel's record - 231 games 38 goals

[PhilV]

Liverpool are believed to have offered Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva and Dutch forward Ryan Babel in exchange for West Ham striker Carlton Cole but neither player wanted to leave Anfield for Upton Park.
Full story: The Guardian

Thats scary shit if true.

IF that is true then this club truly is on a slippery slope....knee deep in shot.....in hell....

WTF?

[Redstafarian]

I think the lad can play. He rightly has felt unwanted and has disgraced himself on the pitch for us which is clearly not ever going to win any hearts. I'm actually more appalled that we have so far, and allegedly continue to treat a player who could have been great for us in such a shoddy manner. I always thought our transfer policy team were poor, and I was hoping for a change, but it hasn't changed enough. Fuck off as soon as you can Ryan, even though it will result in us onc e again getting fucked over, you will never get a decent go with us, because of us, and because of you. Lucas could also have been anything for us. What the fuck happened? Why is it still happening?? I am seriously pissed off.

[Red Dane]

No matter what people think of him he has been treated like shit by our club, from people not telling him there was no training and he turned up in the snow to find the gates locked.To the club whoring the lad around, if Roy is this messiah arm around type of fella that people keep harping on about, he can resurrect Ryans career as long as he gets his head down and listens, but after this latest episode and throw Lucas into the mix also the pair of them have been treated pretty shitty by the club.

How do you know that? If that is true, i feel sorry for the lad.

[Yakyb]

Carlton Cole's scoring record - 217 games 48 goals
Ryan Babel's record - 231 games 38 goals

what a shit stat if its intended to make CC look better.

i read that as Ryan having an average of 30-40 mins per game and scoring that many

not to mention the positional differences

[Spanish Al]

How do you know that? If that is true, i feel sorry for the lad.

It was on here a while back, though people laughed at it and joked about it, rather than actually try and see how shit that is and how poor it is.

Liverpool are believed to have offered Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva and Dutch forward Ryan Babel in exchange for West Ham striker Carlton Cole but neither player wanted to leave Anfield for Upton Park.
Full story: The Guardian

Thats scary shit if true.

If that is true, then fuckinghell. Fuckinghell.

[scatman]

Agree with Juan, fucker needs to learn how to jump instead of these pussy jumps he does.

i thought it was white men that can't jump

[spider-neil]

glad he is staying 

we need options from the bench and (imho) babel definately has the ability to change games

[SkinHimHesShite]

i thought it was white men that can't jump

LMAO

How do you know that? If that is true, i feel sorry for the lad.

chill, he drove home in his bentley and got blown off by 2 fit birds whilst doing a mix, as soon as he got back in. holla.

[lord_anshul]

This season is your golden chance lad. Dont let us down.

[newterp]

he's not done here - but it sure seems like "someone" was ready to be done with him 

hope he proves the doubters wrong.  already has a goal and has looked good in the 70 total minutes he has been granted this season.

[Andy]

Agree with Juan, fucker needs to learn how to jump instead of these pussy jumps he does.

i thought it was white men that can't jump

Or, we could stop hoofing the football up to him when he clearly isn't that type of striker.

[megabomberman]

Those hoofs aren't even kicked in his general direction...

Against the Turks at Anfield, Babel had to run about 30 yards just to get under the shaggin things, and then there was no one anywhere near him to pick up the breaks. It was farcical. I pray to God that Roy gives this lad a chance, himself and Ngog together could frighten the shite out of any defence if they can build some momentum.

[GonzalezIsARed]

After being a bit scared of losing Babel, ive grown to respect his potential and how good he could be.

go do your thing Ryan, be the player we all want you to be.

[scatman]

i think me and Juan mean moments when he's actually required to head the ball, like when he's in the box and theres a cross coming in

or when he pretended to jump for the ball against Lyon last season completely missed it leading to their winning goal...

[megabomberman]

i think me and Juan mean moments when he's actually required to head the ball, like when he's in the box and theres a cross coming in

or when he pretended to jump for the ball against Lyon last season completely missed it leading to their winning goal...

They are cringe moments for sure, I don't know will that ever change though...

[Azi]

lol at his twitter

him and arbeloa are both discussing pretty woman


edit just to clarify pretty woman the film not some random bird

[Rouge]

Ok Rapcage, he can't jump....and so. How many of our team our good headers of the ball Torres, Agger and Kuyt 3 in a 25 man squad.  How about this question how many of first 11 has blistering speed and a shot like a thunderbolt?

I get it you don't like Babbel, but you cannot be thick enough to want C Cole at Anfield instead, a man who is playing at his full potential for Hammers reserves.....go on make keep making fun of Babbel....but you don't know how lucky we are that deal didn't go through, call yourself a supporter, if you are keep supporting the LFC players who want to play for us, in your mocking way

[gazzathered]

I feel sorry that he turned up for training when it was snowing and it was cancelled. He probably still got £10,000 for one days work.
FFS how about supporters who travel 6 hours to watch the reds and we put in a shite performance like we did last year, i feel more sorry for them

[Redcap]

I wonder why people think he's going to have a golden chance this year, when our striker stocks are more or less identical to how they were last season. So far it seems Roy has preferred Ngog as second choice just like Rafa did

[CS111]

Needs to be give a decent run in the team, not 20 mins here and there
MAssive potential and in training is the fastest player we have
and how much do we lack pace in our team right now!