Proof of just how highly Rafa rates Aquilani

[ILD]

He moved the ball with guile and pace tonight. Didn't seem to a liability either. Perhaps derserves some more playing time at home to Pompey.

 

[keniget]

Wigan were sat back and pressing far less than they were earlier, but even so, he was a breath of fresh air, as was Babel.

I don't see what we've got to lose by giving them a chance. The team is playing like fucking ass and has been (despite getting some results recently) all season. Things can't get any worse, so why not?

 

[Ryan]

[quote author=keniget link=topic=39200.msg1066221#msg1066221 date=1268096060]
Wigan were sat back and pressing far less than they were earlier...
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Yeah, he had room to work into.

It's no coincidence that Babel is better as a sub too in that respect.

As for Aquilani, he moves the ball quickly and early (the fucking massively pleasing thing being the early part) - I don't expect him to have the time and space to do that when he starts, but he might as well get the chance. Now we can just sit and watch some thundercunt like Michael Brown decapitate him.

 

[Oncy]

Exactly Ken.

Given that 4th is now gone and with it any chance of a big transfer kitty we may as well give the lad the last 10 or so games to get used to the league for next year.
I hope if we dont make the champions league we dont make Europe at all.
Go for the league.

 

[SummerOnions]

[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=39200.msg1066230#msg1066230 date=1268096500]
Exactly Ken.

Given that 4th is now gone and with it any chance of a big transfer kitty we may as well give the lad the last 10 or so games to get used to the league for next year.
I hope if we dont make the champions league we dont make Europe at all.
Go for the league.
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I agree with that.

If it happens, Rafa will be off, and the value of the club will decrease, so hopefully the owners will fuck off too.