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Lampard still does it as he isnt exposed in CM, he never really has been. But yeah, generally Gerrards game was marauding, he cant do that any more. Rodgers and hodgson should realise that really
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This is true, but he is going to want astronomical wages, and the MLS will be willing to pay it
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Eljero Elia - Confirmed 6 Month Loan
Smirking_Saint replied to Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd's topic in The Saints
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He could still be utilised in the prem. He is still in the top 3 assist list this season and squawka had him as one of the best CM last year. Rodgers is doing to him what hodgson did at the world cup which is to basically expose his ageing legs. We desperately needed to employ a 3 man midfield in the WC (like he did when lampard played) and even for Liverpool he is often played as the defensive midfielder. His passing is still as good as anyones, but he just cant get around a top level pitch the same. BR should of taken a leaf out of Pellegrini and Mourinho's Lampard book and used him sparringly, up the pitch in a populated midfield.
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Urgent help needed my fellow Sotonians
Smirking_Saint replied to niceandfriendly's topic in The Lounge
It is good there, or Casa Brasil, all you can eat meat, also good. You'll have to get out of the centre of town for a decent takeaway chippy. -
Urgent help needed my fellow Sotonians
Smirking_Saint replied to niceandfriendly's topic in The Lounge
Wander down opposite Dock gate 4 and go one better and get an all you can eat pilgrim house... Lovely -
Maya Yoshida signs new three-year deal
Smirking_Saint replied to Saint-Armstrong's topic in The Saints
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Maya Yoshida signs new three-year deal
Smirking_Saint replied to Saint-Armstrong's topic in The Saints
Really happy with this, MLG prayed it wouldnt happen but Im glad it did -
Can you park a car ?
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Thanks bear, that will be a weight off my shoulders. There comes a crossroad in every forumers life that you need to assess your future. Having put in the effort my posting legs have largely gone. Only achieving sporadic posts with never the effort to write anything over 3 paragraphs or to check spelling at any level. Do we have an MLS equivalent ? I feel I need to move on to the reject league.. The ugly if you will, perhaps I could do a Lampard and be loaned back.. Who knows
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Its pretty dissapointing not coming in the top 3 for sense and knowledge, but its made all the worst coming in at the same level as MLG, I prayed Id finish better, and alas my prayers went unanswered. I think this means I kill kids or something
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Having been watching him he is technically starting to connect better, there were points when he was snatching very badly throughout december, in desperation for a goal. His general play for a target man is very much up there with the likes of the other two. His touch is exquisite and he has good feet. He lacks any real pace (but is quicker than lambert was) which is something that cant be worked on, but a bit more composure and he could be top class.
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I didnt want liverpool to win last year, but I did want Gerrardto win it. Exceptional player that should have left to fulfill his potential and better use his ability but fair play to him for staying with Liverpool. Deservedly in the all time PL best 11
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I in no way put him in the same category as RVP or Costa despite what I wrote, if you interpret it that way then thats entirely up to you. Its obvious how important he is to us, hence the excellent tag
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Im not calling him a scapegoat, think he is currently undroppable from a team point of view, he just needs to be more clinical
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Signed
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Very true I cant stand Owen but Savage he is terrible. Last night he talked about gerrards passing range and showed 3 passes, 2 of which went out of play. He then went on to analyse how Gerrard could play in the back 3 and used times when Sakho etc was under no pressure as evidence.
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I watch plenty thanks mate. Where exactly have I mentioned his ability against the likes of RVP or Costa ? Two 40m strikers ? Pellè isnt in that bracket, hence why we managed to sign him for a snip of what they cost and the former took his two chances against us when given the oppurtunity. Pellès general play is very good though, rarely misses a header, plays with intelligence and when he doesnt try too many flicks he holds the ball up very well. His big problem however is in his finishing, lacks composure and often snatches at chances. At first I put it down to confidence but he scores enough to be confident in his play. Composure can be worked on, and IMO needs to be or else, dependant on our ambition, we may need to sign someone able to convert a greater number of chances.
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Excellent, excellent player whose strength and general play aid us so much in the final third. He should have had a hattrick today though, and unfortunately squandered chances as he seems to do. From a positive point of view its excellent that he is involved in so many chances, it shows we are creating the right oppurtunities and that his movement is correct but he needs to work on composure on the training ground.
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Really ? How much is he on ? No more than Osvaldo or Ramirez Id of thought
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Yeah villa, sorry thats the one I meant. Utds second goal ? No, if you watch it again the ball is far too far away from him.
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Quite how you feel Yoshida isnt good enough to play for us at a back up level is beyond me. Really wasnt bad at all against Chelsea and was solid as per usual again today despite playing out of position. He is easily good enough as a back up for us and clearly is happy with his role at the club.
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I dont really know the answer to this either ?! Also wouldnt fit our game imo