Author Topic: Alberto Moreno (Read 122587 times)

Samie · « **Reply #80 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:23:25 pm »

Quote from: Anywhichwayudjan on August 16, 2014, 08:22:59 pm

No idea why we didn't go after Ricardo Rodriguez.

Here fisjy fishy

That fat announcer in the WWF?

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #81 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:27:58 pm »

Quote from: just Craig? on August 16, 2014, 06:17:04 pm

This guy is going to be good, just look at this leaning - he throws himself in to it and really goes for it. Doesn't settle with the traditional chest height arm lean, but raises it up to shoulder height.

First class.

That there, is a top, top lean. Going to be a smash hit for us.

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #82 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:29:28 pm »

Quote from: Samie on August 16, 2014, 06:10:26 pm

Alberto Moreno is ready to challenge for a place in the Liverpool starting line-up straight away, but knows he still has more work to do to fulfil his vast potential, according to Brendan Rodgers.

The Spaniard sealed a switch to Merseyside from Sevilla by penning a long-term deal on Saturday to become the Reds' eighth signing of the summer so far.

Rodgers admits Liverpool have kept tabs on Moreno for a while and is confident the 22-year-old can stake his claim immediately.

The boss told Liverpoolfc.com: "Alberto is a player with huge potential, but importantly he is also ready to come in and contribute straight away.

"He is quick, strong and serves the ball really well.

"We have monitored him in Spain for some time and every time I have seen him I have been greatly impressed.

"What is also important is that he is hungry to improve and recognises it is vital to keep learning."

Not sure how that's going to help on the pitch, but if Brendan likes him for it I'm all in!

armchair-fan · « **Reply #83 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:30:48 pm »

Quote from: Fiasco on August 16, 2014, 08:21:20 pm

Ah, Riera wasn't too bad. He wasn't amazing but I don't think anyone expected him light the league on fire.

Giggity.

True, I actually quite liked him at first. If I remember right, we were desperate for someone in that position at the time. Kinda went off the rails eventually though. Still, I'm sure Moreno will be a world-beater...

the_red_pill · « **Reply #84 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:38:33 pm »

Quote from: armchair-fan on August 16, 2014, 08:17:49 pm

Feels a bit retro, signing up Spaniards - it's like the mid naughties. Hope he's more Xabi than Riera.

Riera was a good enough signing though. A vital cog in our title chasing season.

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #85 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:43:21 pm »

Quote from: the_red_pill on August 16, 2014, 08:38:33 pm

Riera was a good enough signing though. A vital cog in our title chasing season.

That goal against Villa in the 5-0 romp was a thing of beauty... Reina > Riera > cross bar > in.

Haggis36 · « **Reply #86 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:45:49 pm »

Delighted we've got in another first choice target, feels like we're certainly nailing that aspect this summer. It'll be nice to have a genuine attacking threat at LB who actually has a fully functioning brain and will only improve under Rodgers, exciting times! Not been impressed by my youtube scouting of him but he clearly has a lot of promise and I've no doubt Brendan will get the absolute best out of him, and given how highly his potential is rated, that's an exciting thought!

Lets see just how much of a difference competent fullbacks with an attacking mentality makes to our attacking game!

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #87 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:12:35 pm »

Like Markovic, he's going to be one of the world's best in a couple seasons.

Cruiser · « **Reply #88 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:34:13 pm »

Hes going to be a massive hit with the ladies.

OLDIE · « **Reply #89 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:37:20 pm »

I think this signing could be the start of the end for Mr Johnson.

Having quality cover in both full back berths could see Johnson edged out this season - Unless he gets his head into gear

Banquo's Ghost · « **Reply #90 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:42:07 pm »

Very pleased with Alberto joining us! Welcome to Liverpool Football Club.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #91 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:47:40 pm »

Quote from: Durlmints on August 16, 2014, 07:59:34 pm

"Did you watch any Liverpool last season"

"Yes I saw a lot of them....... the defence is strong and solid, hard to beat and to score against"

Don't bullshit us Alberto lad

the_red_pill · « **Reply #92 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:51:12 pm »

Quote from: rickardinho1 on August 16, 2014, 08:43:21 pm

That goal against Villa in the 5-0 romp was a thing of beauty... Reina > Riera > cross bar > in.

That's one of the goals I remember him for.
A signing that was just right for us at that moment, because we were crying out for real width for years before and since. He gave us that width and was a great outlet for Xabi in particular. Like Guillem said before his singing- he can be as good as any world-class plaer on his day, but can stink up the place on his off-day.

Anyway, I think Moreno can be a lot more consistent if he realises his potential.

Persephone · « **Reply #93 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:51:31 pm »

Quote from: Cruiser on August 16, 2014, 09:34:13 pm

Hes going to be a massive hit with the ladies.

Nah, he's a bit of a short arse

MagicB8all · « **Reply #94 on:** August 16, 2014, 09:55:22 pm »

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/YWcqERCFaD8&list=UUL0iSns5GIwEhIUI_5a7dsw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/YWcqERCFaD8&list=UUL0iSns5GIwEhIUI_5a7dsw</a>

Haggis36 · « **Reply #95 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:05:17 pm »

Quote from: Persephone on August 16, 2014, 09:51:31 pm

Nah, he's a bit of a short arse

Not a problem if you're a short lady!

Dakota · « **Reply #96 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:17:23 pm »

Quote from: Rattleduser on August 16, 2014, 06:20:55 pm

you never know lad, you never know

Quote from: deano2727 on August 16, 2014, 06:55:11 pm

Thats a fucking great photo.

"Dios, not this again... I grew up with bedtime stories about how in MY day, you had to score a pen on the rebound to make it interesting... and your Daddy had to play at Right Back for twenty minutes just to keep the Italian hordes at bay...

Cid · « **Reply #97 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:42:59 pm »

Glad this is finally wrapped up and glad we got our man. I can't wait to see what all the fuss is about.

Persephone · « **Reply #98 on:** August 16, 2014, 11:01:47 pm »

Quote from: holymoly on August 16, 2014, 10:05:17 pm

Not a problem if you're a short lady!

Haha true, I'm 5"8 so anything shorter than 5"11 is too short for me

Haggis36 · « **Reply #99 on:** August 16, 2014, 11:09:19 pm »

Quote from: Persephone on August 16, 2014, 11:01:47 pm

Haha true, I'm 5"8 so anything shorter than 5"11 is too short for me

5"2 - the world is my oyster!

CANADAlglish · « **Reply #100 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:25:15 am »

It seems BR and Ayre have some sort of magical transfer horseshoe up their arses. . . .
Thats 8 first choice targets brought in before a ball is kicked.
Well in lads.
Love seeing this kid on the ball and there is no better place than Anfield/Melwood in the tender hands of Rodgers for his development into a world beater.
Moreno joins the likes of JAR and Arby, as a skillful overlapping LB, make it yours kid.

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #101 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:26:24 am »

The lad looks Scouse.

CANADAlglish · « **Reply #102 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:27:42 am »

. . . some professional level leanin' right there. . .

Redman0151 · « **Reply #103 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:45:34 am »

Quote from: Drinks Sangria on August 17, 2014, 12:26:24 am

The lad looks Scouse.

gazelles an all

soxfan · « **Reply #104 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:48:35 am »

Welcome to the family Alberto! YNWA!

JustDan · « **Reply #105 on:** August 17, 2014, 01:05:47 am »

Quote from: Crosby Wych on August 16, 2014, 09:47:40 pm

"Did you watch any Liverpool last season"

"Yes I saw a lot of them....... the defence is strong and solid, hard to beat and to score against"

Don't bullshit us Alberto lad

Haha, was thinking exactly the same when watching that

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #106 on:** August 17, 2014, 01:45:30 am »

Gave me a chuckle

Advil · « **Reply #107 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:21:45 am »

Quote from: robertobaggio37 on August 17, 2014, 01:45:30 am

Gave me a chuckle

That is just brilliant. Haha.

Durlmints · « **Reply #108 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:23:41 am »

Chig · « **Reply #109 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:30:58 am »

Quote from: SenorGarcia on August 16, 2014, 06:50:30 pm

And who did he say he asked for advice on joining us? ~~Xabi Alonso~~ His daddy, that's who.

Of course it's perfectly normal for a son to ask his father for advice.

Mamadou · « **Reply #110 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:43:27 am »

Quote from: robertobaggio37 on August 17, 2014, 01:45:30 am

Gave me a chuckle

hahahaaaaaa

cptrios · « **Reply #111 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:59:59 am »

Quote from: robertobaggio37 on August 17, 2014, 01:45:30 am

Gave me a chuckle

You know, we can justly slate Aspas' footballing contributions as much as we want - but wasn't it he who started the whole leaning tradition in the first place? Without Iago, that photo might have depicted Moreno simply standing in front of that railing, perpendicular to the floor.

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #112 on:** August 17, 2014, 03:23:01 am »

Quote from: cptrios on August 17, 2014, 02:59:59 am

You know, we can justly slate Aspas' footballing contributions as much as we want - but wasn't it he who started the whole leaning tradition in the first place? Without Iago, that photo might have depicted Moreno simply standing in front of that railing, perpendicular to the floor.

It most certainly wasn't Aspas. For example Toure was here earlier than Aspas last summer and was already showing off his ultimate leaning skills then:

Entropicity · « **Reply #113 on:** August 17, 2014, 05:17:09 am »

A CB has to lean both ways... like Kolo...

A LB leans to his left mostly.

I wonder if we have any RB leaning photos... likely leaning on their right I guess.

Legendary_Nines · « **Reply #114 on:** August 17, 2014, 06:12:12 am »

I can't be the only one who thinks he looks a bit like David Warner?

BigMarcs · « **Reply #115 on:** August 17, 2014, 06:15:13 am »

Quote from: just Craig? on August 16, 2014, 06:17:04 pm

Looks abit like Stevie Gerrard here doesnt he.

soxfan · « **Reply #116 on:** August 17, 2014, 06:27:55 am »

I predict a future in comedy in 20 years.

cptrios · « **Reply #117 on:** August 17, 2014, 06:45:48 am »

Quote from: rickardinho1 on August 17, 2014, 03:23:01 am

Wow, I'd never seen that one...it's on an entirely different level from all of the others. The acrobatic, in-no-way-would-anyone-actually-lean-like-this nature of it. The narrow depth of field of the camera lens. The way hand grips forearm as though it were a 2-seam fastball. The facial expression that says "the mushrooms have just started to kick in, and there's something very interesting just a smidge to the left of the camera." Amazing.

Shows how much Kolo has to teach our young players, including Moreno. We should keep him around for one more year.

Keita Success · « **Reply #118 on:** August 17, 2014, 09:05:49 am »

Quote from: Anywhichwayudjan on August 16, 2014, 08:22:59 pm

No idea why we didn't go after Ricardo Rodriguez.

Here fishy fishy

We didn't want him

7777 · « **Reply #119 on:** August 17, 2014, 09:21:49 am »

Quote from: cptrios on August 17, 2014, 06:45:48 am

Wow, I'd never seen that one...it's on an entirely different level from all of the others. The acrobatic, in-no-way-would-anyone-actually-lean-like-this nature of it. The narrow depth of field of the camera lens. The way hand grips forearm as though it were a 2-seam fastball. The facial expression that says "the mushrooms have just started to kick in, and there's something very interesting just a smidge to the left of the camera." Amazing.

Shows how much Kolo has to teach our young players, including Moreno. We should keep him around for one more year.

Leaning analysis 101. Right up there with POP's football musings