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[quote author="The Echo"]
YOU never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Which is why Raul Meireles is the midfielder most vulnerable as Liverpool stockpile central midfielders this summer.
Even though Kenny Dalglish had been a keen student of almost every Liverpool match during his time in managerial exile, it wasn’t until he stepped off a boat in January that he had an active interest in what was happening on the field.
And on day one at Old Trafford he saw his skipper sent off for reacting to Meireles coming off second best in a tackle.
To be fair to the Portuguese, that tackle by Rafael was a poor one.
But it was far from the only time last season that Gerrard et al had to pick up the cudgel on the midfielder’s behalf.
Not so much a Portuguese Man of War, as a Latin lover.
Technically Meireles was excellent. But aggressively he was lacking.
Last season he won 38 tackles and lost 20. And in the English Premier League that’s not good enough.
Charlie Adam isn’t renowned for his tackling. But he still won 162 tackles last term.
Meireles is also 28-years-old – and demanding improved terms on his contract.
Sweet though his strikes were at Wolves, Stamford Bridge and in the Anfield derby, he looks the most likely to make way in the great Anfield shake up this summer.
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To be fair to the author of this, Ming really is a pussy.
[quote author="The Echo"]
YOU never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Which is why Raul Meireles is the midfielder most vulnerable as Liverpool stockpile central midfielders this summer.
Even though Kenny Dalglish had been a keen student of almost every Liverpool match during his time in managerial exile, it wasn’t until he stepped off a boat in January that he had an active interest in what was happening on the field.
And on day one at Old Trafford he saw his skipper sent off for reacting to Meireles coming off second best in a tackle.
To be fair to the Portuguese, that tackle by Rafael was a poor one.
But it was far from the only time last season that Gerrard et al had to pick up the cudgel on the midfielder’s behalf.
Not so much a Portuguese Man of War, as a Latin lover.
Technically Meireles was excellent. But aggressively he was lacking.
Last season he won 38 tackles and lost 20. And in the English Premier League that’s not good enough.
Charlie Adam isn’t renowned for his tackling. But he still won 162 tackles last term.
Meireles is also 28-years-old – and demanding improved terms on his contract.
Sweet though his strikes were at Wolves, Stamford Bridge and in the Anfield derby, he looks the most likely to make way in the great Anfield shake up this summer.
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To be fair to the author of this, Ming really is a pussy.
[quote author=hmmmmm1 link=topic=46053.msg1362144#msg1362144 date=1310168648]
Selling our one of our better players is never a good idea.
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I think the point is that Kenny doesn't think he is.
Selling our one of our better players is never a good idea.
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I think the point is that Kenny doesn't think he is.
One thing we lack is players with fight, but not as much as players with actual ability in attack.
Meireles isn't an Aquilani, he's not some total liability, he's like a lot of attacking midfielders who'd rather have the ball than not. I wouldn't cry over him leaving, if I thought there were better players we'd bring in, or we have brought in, but I just don't think that's the case.
Don't like this.
Meireles isn't an Aquilani, he's not some total liability, he's like a lot of attacking midfielders who'd rather have the ball than not. I wouldn't cry over him leaving, if I thought there were better players we'd bring in, or we have brought in, but I just don't think that's the case.
Don't like this.
I don't think we're gonna miss Meireles if we get Mata.
What I liked about Meireles is that he seemed to cover the entire pitch. Worked his socks off and was often subbed because of fatigue.
Hard work and running got him most of the goals. But I'm not so sure about his passing, creativity and defending.
What I liked about Meireles is that he seemed to cover the entire pitch. Worked his socks off and was often subbed because of fatigue.
Hard work and running got him most of the goals. But I'm not so sure about his passing, creativity and defending.
What a fucking shit article. He's not there to win tackles, he's there to create and score goals. What? No stats?
Last season he won 38 tackles and lost 20. And in the English Premier League that’s not good enough.
Fuck off you useless twat of a journo, I don't give a fuck if it's for the Echo, that's a 'shithouse' article. And if the Echo is still the mouthpiece of the club, then that's really lame.
Last season he won 38 tackles and lost 20. And in the English Premier League that’s not good enough.
Fuck off you useless twat of a journo, I don't give a fuck if it's for the Echo, that's a 'shithouse' article. And if the Echo is still the mouthpiece of the club, then that's really lame.
He was definitely our best midfielder last season.... selling him would be a terrible mistake IMO.... luckily enough i dont think it will happen either!
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RedZeppelin
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[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=46053.msg1362149#msg1362149 date=1310170428]
What a fucking shit article. He's not there to win tackles, he's there to create and score goals. What? No stats?
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you see i am still confused by this , all my portugese friends still say he was a defensive mid , or at least a deep lying mid , before we signed him .
What a fucking shit article. He's not there to win tackles, he's there to create and score goals. What? No stats?
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you see i am still confused by this , all my portugese friends still say he was a defensive mid , or at least a deep lying mid , before we signed him .
It's no accident most football fans thought he was one of the best players last season.
He's not some Momo Sissoko there to break up attacks and make crunching tackles drawing ahhs from the crowd. WHen he's on the pitch, he makes room for others with his runs and there's more space because defenders are running all over the place figuring out where he's going.
I guarantee that we'll feel his absence in a few weeks.
He's not some Momo Sissoko there to break up attacks and make crunching tackles drawing ahhs from the crowd. WHen he's on the pitch, he makes room for others with his runs and there's more space because defenders are running all over the place figuring out where he's going.
I guarantee that we'll feel his absence in a few weeks.
[quote author=Modo link=topic=46053.msg1362154#msg1362154 date=1310173718]
The thing is, we suddenly have 3 "new" midfielders in the team. Gerrard, Aquaman and Adam.
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And the other "third" new midfielder: Henderson.
The thing is, we suddenly have 3 "new" midfielders in the team. Gerrard, Aquaman and Adam.
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And the other "third" new midfielder: Henderson.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=46053.msg1362150#msg1362150 date=1310170626]
[quote author=refugee link=topic=46053.msg1362138#msg1362138 date=1310166910]
To be fair to the author of this, Ming really is a pussy.
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No more so than many an attacking player we've had, so there's no 'to be fair' to be had.
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It is fair because he is a pussy who pulls out of tackles.
[quote author=refugee link=topic=46053.msg1362138#msg1362138 date=1310166910]
To be fair to the author of this, Ming really is a pussy.
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No more so than many an attacking player we've had, so there's no 'to be fair' to be had.
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It is fair because he is a pussy who pulls out of tackles.
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=46053.msg1362152#msg1362152 date=1310171227]
Shit news.
Selling Meireles for Adam is one step forward two steps back.
Raul was brilliant for us for much of last season.
This sucks.
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Bollocks.
It's one step forward, and one leap back.
Kennolli's "Xabi-for-Aquilani" moment if it happens.
Shit news.
Selling Meireles for Adam is one step forward two steps back.
Raul was brilliant for us for much of last season.
This sucks.
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Bollocks.
It's one step forward, and one leap back.
Kennolli's "Xabi-for-Aquilani" moment if it happens.
I was thinking the same. It makes no sense to keep Aquilani here and send Meireles out.
Meireles covered a lot of ground on and off the ball for us. His touch at times were sublime, if I had the time I'd compile some of the moves he pulled off with his first touch. He plays the one touch passing game really well and he really moves the ball very well. His shooting fron distance is reasonably handy. If we get a good offer I won't break sweat as we can strengthen other areas...but right now, I'm not really sure why we are doing this
Meireles covered a lot of ground on and off the ball for us. His touch at times were sublime, if I had the time I'd compile some of the moves he pulled off with his first touch. He plays the one touch passing game really well and he really moves the ball very well. His shooting fron distance is reasonably handy. If we get a good offer I won't break sweat as we can strengthen other areas...but right now, I'm not really sure why we are doing this
When Raul played last year our runs in behind the opposition were constant and dangerous.
When he didn't they were non existant.
I really hope he stays. His passing movement and goals are very undervalued if people don't mind if he is sold.
When he didn't they were non existant.
I really hope he stays. His passing movement and goals are very undervalued if people don't mind if he is sold.
[quote author=RedZeppelin link=topic=46053.msg1362155#msg1362155 date=1310174013]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=46053.msg1362149#msg1362149 date=1310170428]
What a fucking shit article. He's not there to win tackles, he's there to create and score goals. What? No stats?
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you see i am still confused by this , all my portugese friends still say he was a defensive mid , or at least a deep lying mid , before we signed him .
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Not only that, he actually got his first few games at LB. Since his reluctance to put his foot in has become apparent, I've been wondering if there's some injury niggle behind it.
Be that as it may, I really really hope we can hold on to him. If we can't, we'd better charge the Earth for him.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=46053.msg1362149#msg1362149 date=1310170428]
What a fucking shit article. He's not there to win tackles, he's there to create and score goals. What? No stats?
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you see i am still confused by this , all my portugese friends still say he was a defensive mid , or at least a deep lying mid , before we signed him .
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Not only that, he actually got his first few games at LB. Since his reluctance to put his foot in has become apparent, I've been wondering if there's some injury niggle behind it.
Be that as it may, I really really hope we can hold on to him. If we can't, we'd better charge the Earth for him.
selling the PFA Fans Player of the Year pffffft!!!!
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Squiggles
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It's his first season in the Premiership and it's universally accepted and appreciated that Raul Meireles had a brilliant debut season and for a while, carried the team when we were otherwise completely out of ideas.
Losing him would be insane.
Losing him would be insane.
Strange. If we do this it can only be because we can't get shot of Aquilani. They are similar in many ways though Aqua seems less flexible, both like to play as attacking mids, both are pussies in the tackle, both like to get into the box (though I'd much rather have Ming here), both are excellent one touch players with vision.
I still think Miereles will stay and Aquilani go.
I still think Miereles will stay and Aquilani go.
[quote author=refugee link=topic=46053.msg1362162#msg1362162 date=1310179981]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=46053.msg1362150#msg1362150 date=1310170626]
[quote author=refugee link=topic=46053.msg1362138#msg1362138 date=1310166910]
To be fair to the author of this, Ming really is a pussy.
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No more so than many an attacking player we've had, so there's no 'to be fair' to be had.
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It is fair because he is a pussy who pulls out of tackles.
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He's an attacking midfielder. If Suarez did the same would you be prepared to sell him? It's a stupid fucking point.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=46053.msg1362150#msg1362150 date=1310170626]
[quote author=refugee link=topic=46053.msg1362138#msg1362138 date=1310166910]
To be fair to the author of this, Ming really is a pussy.
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No more so than many an attacking player we've had, so there's no 'to be fair' to be had.
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It is fair because he is a pussy who pulls out of tackles.
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He's an attacking midfielder. If Suarez did the same would you be prepared to sell him? It's a stupid fucking point.
Froggy, I wonder if that's the reason, given (a) Ming's excellence last season, which I'd have expected to mean we'd want to keep him whatever happened over Aquilani, and (b) the suggestions of a wage dispute.
As for your last sentence/para - here's hoping.
As for your last sentence/para - here's hoping.
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