Topic: Babel: I'm not finished here

[LFC 89]

I don't get why you're laughing? we were 4 points behind that season, an in form babel may have gotten us a goal or an assist v stoke and possibly put us 2 goals ahead against spurs leading us to win, he could have won a pen against everton giving us an extra two points, an extra in form player in ANY position could have given us an extra 4 points over the season

[Beninger]

Why Ryan Babel should stop Tweeting about great football and start trying to play it instead

By Brian Reade

Among the million Sky viewers left gobsmacked watching El Classico on Monday was Ryan Babel.

“Aye foreal !!!!!!!!!! What da hell is goin on on my tv....This is not human...” he tweeted.

Well Ryan, it was human. And this is what da hell was goin on. Fit and focussed athletes were living up to their potential by playing out of their skin for their team, thus justifying their massive hype, huge transfer fees and incredible wages.

You should try doing it. More than once a season. Instead of tweeting.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/brian-reade/Brian-Reade-column-Barcelona-Javier-Mascherano-seems-happy-on-the-bench-now-and-why-Liverpool-Ryan-Babel-should-stop-tweeting-and-start-playing-like-El-Clasico-sides-article643529.html

Right...because it takes soooo loooooong to text a fucking message. 

[Red_Isle_Chap]

I don't get why you're laughing? we were 4 points behind that season, an in form babel may have gotten us a goal or an assist v stoke and possibly put us 2 goals ahead against spurs leading us to win, he could have won a pen against everton giving us an extra two points, an extra in form player in ANY position could have given us an extra 4 points over the season

True, but by that reasoning, it was a good thing not to include him because he could have a) been sent off in a some game or other and we'd have lost, b) could have scored an own goal in some game or other and we could have lost, etc etc. What happened in that season is what happened, speculating wildly won't change anything that happened.

he had an ok game against Steaua when he drifted out wide, missed making a couple of runs that he should have made and through no fault of his own, the communication was off amongst all the attackers. There we go, end of really. I expect him to be on the bench against Villa, and if he comes on i hope the lad does well.

[jaffod]

True, but by that reasoning, it was a good thing not to include him because he could have a) been sent off in a some game or other and we'd have lost, b) could have scored an own goal in some game or other and we could have lost, etc etc. What happened in that season is what happened, speculating wildly won't change anything that happened.

 

I was just about to post a simple 'whatever' and then saw this. Thanks RIC.

[Red_Isle_Chap]

I was just about to post a simple 'whatever' and then saw this. Thanks RIC.

I was wondering what the "L" stood for....

[Carra-ton]

Right...because it takes soooo loooooong to text a fucking message. 

It is nothing against Babel and tweeting, it is his stupid tweets which get re-posted from here to sun-down. Also, frustrating people along the way to know how much he enjoyed his new Wii, just after the day we have lost when Ryan had been looking at the skies as his team-mates hoped for a run or two.

[bigbear]

It is nothing against Babel and tweeting, it is his stupid tweets which get re-posted from here to sun-down. Also, frustrating people along the way to know how much he enjoyed his new Wii, just after the day we have lost when Ryan had been looking at the skies as his team-mates hoped for a run or two.

What do you want him to do with his spare time ? Go on the piss, go the bookies, shag half of Liverpool and get himself in grief.

He is a professional footballer and is asked to work for about 4 hours a day. Outside of that he can more or less do what he likes so long as he is not wrecking his body and losing fitness.

If Torres was tweeting during a run of goalscoring nobody would bat an eye.

I think we should just focus on Babel the footballer and for me we have wasted a real talent by shite management from both Benitez and Hodgson who are both more obsessed with stopping the opposition playing than concentrating on what we can do in possession.

[Dixon_Cox]

Why Ryan Babel should stop Tweeting about great football and start trying to play it instead

By Brian Reade

Among the million Sky viewers left gobsmacked watching El Classico on Monday was Ryan Babel.

“Aye foreal !!!!!!!!!! What da hell is goin on on my tv....This is not human...” he tweeted.

Well Ryan, it was human. And this is what da hell was goin on. Fit and focussed athletes were living up to their potential by playing out of their skin for their team, thus justifying their massive hype, huge transfer fees and incredible wages.

You should try doing it. More than once a season. Instead of tweeting.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/brian-reade/Brian-Reade-column-Barcelona-Javier-Mascherano-seems-happy-on-the-bench-now-and-why-Liverpool-Ryan-Babel-should-stop-tweeting-and-start-playing-like-El-Clasico-sides-article643529.html

Arsehole. How long does it take to type a quick message on Twitter? Another retard in the media.

[Passmaster Molby]

Reade has a point though, Babel has failed to live up to his potential and clearly doesn't have the appetite needed to succeed at the highest level.

[bigbear]

Reade has a point though, Babel has failed to live up to his potential and clearly doesn't have the appetite needed to succeed at the highest level.

He's at the wrong club. Even now he could go to ManU or Arsenal and be a success.

[Fuzion6]

One point on Babel and Twitter. What I find crazy and unbelievable is people giving him stick for spending his free time on Twitter - it's actually a GOOD thing. One of my mates was a premieshio footballer (mainly reserve team) but he would say that footballer have a lot of free time...which is why so many play golf to take the time up. Given constraints on the body typically training was only for a couple of hours a day. Hence so many players ended up in the boozer cos of all the fred tome. With Babel he doesn't go out drinking like other footballers (he is tee-total), he isn't found leaving clubs at 3am like always injured ledley king, he isn't a gambling addict like some....all he does is write messages on Twitter. It's a bloody good thing that he is on the straight and narrow but people rag him for it - maybe he should be beating people up like Andy carrol instead.

[cox3100]

One point on Babel and Twitter. What I find crazy and unbelievable is people giving him stick for spending his free time on Twitter - it's actually a GOOD thing. One of my mates was a premieshio footballer (mainly reserve team) but he would say that footballer have a lot of free time...which is why so many play golf to take the time up. Given constraints on the body typically training was only for a couple of hours a day. Hence so many players ended up in the boozer cos of all the fred tome. With Babel he doesn't go out drinking like other footballers (he is tee-total), he isn't found leaving clubs at 3am like always injured ledley king, he isn't a gambling addict like some....all he does is write messages on Twitter. It's a bloody good thing that he is on the straight and narrow but people rag him for it - maybe he should be beating people up like Andy carrol instead.

good points.

babel has alot of (failed so far)potential and has yet to live up to it,but to slate the guy off for comments made on twitter is a bit pathetic and childish.

i have a lot of time for brian reade and i do read a lot of what he writes but this is just more media bullshit that we have come to expect from people who have nothing to do with this great club of ours,but to read this from brian reade has shocked me

brian reade=liverpool fan=dont slate your own in the press

[bigbear]

One point on Babel and Twitter. What I find crazy and unbelievable is people giving him stick for spending his free time on Twitter - it's actually a GOOD thing. One of my mates was a premieshio footballer (mainly reserve team) but he would say that footballer have a lot of free time...which is why so many play golf to take the time up. Given constraints on the body typically training was only for a couple of hours a day. Hence so many players ended up in the boozer cos of all the fred tome. With Babel he doesn't go out drinking like other footballers (he is tee-total), he isn't found leaving clubs at 3am like always injured ledley king, he isn't a gambling addict like some....all he does is write messages on Twitter. It's a bloody good thing that he is on the straight and narrow but people rag him for it - maybe he should be beating people up like Andy carrol instead.

Absolutely.

[SteveZissou]

Watched Babel for a couple of years now to know the score:

We'll see the best of him (when played) in the next few weeks BECAUSE the transfer window is coming up. And if an offer doesn't come in, then he'll state there's 'no way' he wants to leave Liverpool. Eventually, if he runs his contract down it'd be in his best interest.

[Rouge]

Watched Babel for a couple of years now to know the score:

We'll see the best of him (when played) in the next few weeks BECAUSE the transfer window is coming up. And if an offer doesn't come in, then he'll state there's 'no way' he wants to leave Liverpool. Eventually, if he runs his contract down it'd be in his best interest.

another opnion borne on nothing except 'because I say so' logic, genius....not!

[McGarnagle]

You will be if you don't perform tonight son! Last chance saloon me thinks... This is what he's been waiting for, ASKING for; a starting role as an out and out striker, a direct replacement for Torres! If you don't take your chance tonight Babel you can't have any more complaints or excuses, you'll be out on your arse in January

P.S. Best of luck! 

[bigbear]

You will be if you don't perform tonight son! Last chance saloon me thinks... This is what he's been waiting for, ASKING for; a starting role as an out and out striker, a direct replacement for Torres! If you don't take your chance tonight Babel you can't have any more complaints or excuses, you'll be out on your arse in January

P.S. Best of luck! 

and yet a good performance could change so much.

A goal and an assist in a 3- 0 win could lead to another start and change in the entire direction of his career.

[Fuzion6]

Having a great game and cracking finish for the goal. Keep it up lad.

[Didi_ram]

Has been terrific.
This is what he can do.
SOMETIMES.

[LiamG]

He has played well so far

['Mondzz']

Yeah been playing good if he ends his appearance good would definatly like to see him start more.

[Shark Sandwich]

Hasn't put a foot wrong. Took his goal very well. A few nice touches and hasn't wasted possession (Dirk!). Well in Ryan.

[BazC]

Has been terrific.
This is what he can do.
SOMETIMES.

Yeah sometimes... although like I said after the previous time he played (and got an assist), he seems to actually do it pretty regularly for someone who doesn't play that much.

[Ski]

Hasn't put a foot wrong. Took his goal very well. A few nice touches and hasn't wasted possession (Dirk!). Well in Ryan.

Bout sums up what I was gonna type.  Keep it up Ryan lad.

[RK7]

Babel has suprised me, looked up for it and took his goal very well.

[Cpt_Reina]

But no, Babel's shite...

He's got a terrible attitude and only ever scores when the ball hits him when he's stood still tweeting?

...or maybe he's a good, talented young lad who hasnt been given a fair crack of the whip, and this along with the performance on thursday is what he's capable of.

[JovaJova]

Babel has suprised me, looked up for it and took his goal very well.

90% of the time he has been on the pitch this season he has looked up for it and played well

Just a shame the sample I am basing this on is so small so far but this is the way to change that

[thegoodfella]

Babel is out to save his tweeting rights.

[lafuriaroja]

Maybe this is the time Babel finally starts making good on his potential? One can hope, I suppose.

[happy guy]

The key is backing him now giving him a run of 10 games even if his next game is utter shite he just needs a manager who has faith in him, then lets see what he can do if he still fucks it up i'll have no complaints.

[social]

We know he won't get a run of starts though so the same discussion will continue about whether he's good enough or not and what would have happened had he been given a run of matches, which he won't get and the same discussion... oh wait.

[JovaJova]

Good boy Ryan

Excellent work. Keep him in there Roy, preferably with Dirk going to the bench

[Didi_ram]

Very very good show.Deserves a start again.

[cj]

If he keeps showing that side of himself there will be no issue.

[farawayred]

If he keeps showing that side of himself there will be no issue.

... with his transfer fee.

[Mr_Morosoph]

Well done Ryan.

[Rohit]

More performances like this and he just might not be.

[exiledintheUSA]

Very well played Ryan, keep it up.

[V_forever]

You made everything of the start you got today.

Fantastic showing

[Franky]

Very good performance. Well done Ryan.