The incredible Xabi Alonso thread 2009.
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=Fatbottom link=topic=33578.msg903150#msg903150 date=1247161999]
Ballague works for AS, a well known Madridian mouthpiece. He might know Rafa on a personal level but he's nailed his colours to the mast with that recent article.
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He's speaking to his audience. If he was on Sky he would tell a different tale.
[quote author=Fatbottom link=topic=33578.msg903150#msg903150 date=1247161999]
Ballague works for AS, a well known Madridian mouthpiece. He might know Rafa on a personal level but he's nailed his colours to the mast with that recent article.
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He's speaking to his audience. If he was on Sky he would tell a different tale.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Final Real bid for Alonso falls short
Real Madrid insist that they have made their final offer for Xabi Alonso, around €8 million short of the minimum fee Liverpool are prepared to accept...
Sources at the Spanish club have revealed that Real had made an initial €24 million bid for Alonso and subsequently increased their offer to €27 million. Real Madrid informed Liverpool of their latest offer by fax and set a deadline of last Thursday for the Premiership club to accept the bid.
Despite this, Liverpool had expected another, higher bid from the Bernabeu - and sources close to negotiations were hopeful that the Anfield club would reduce their initial asking price from €47 million to accept a fee in the region of €35 million - but Real Madrid insist that they will not pay a cent higher than their latest offer.
With Real`s latest bid falling at least €8 million short of the minimum Liverpool would be prepared to accept and, with neither side seemingly willing to compromise further, the situation has reached an impasse and Real`s reported pursuit of alternative central midfield options in the transfer market is genuine.
Final Real bid for Alonso falls short
Real Madrid insist that they have made their final offer for Xabi Alonso, around €8 million short of the minimum fee Liverpool are prepared to accept...
Sources at the Spanish club have revealed that Real had made an initial €24 million bid for Alonso and subsequently increased their offer to €27 million. Real Madrid informed Liverpool of their latest offer by fax and set a deadline of last Thursday for the Premiership club to accept the bid.
Despite this, Liverpool had expected another, higher bid from the Bernabeu - and sources close to negotiations were hopeful that the Anfield club would reduce their initial asking price from €47 million to accept a fee in the region of €35 million - but Real Madrid insist that they will not pay a cent higher than their latest offer.
With Real`s latest bid falling at least €8 million short of the minimum Liverpool would be prepared to accept and, with neither side seemingly willing to compromise further, the situation has reached an impasse and Real`s reported pursuit of alternative central midfield options in the transfer market is genuine.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
I am sick of fucking hearing 'Liverpool are being unreasonable' or 'Liverpools unrealistic valuation'.
Excuse fucking me! He's OUR fucking player! We will decide his value! We have NO reason to be fucking reasonable, he's OUR fucking player, CONTRACTED FOR 3 FUCKING YEARS! His value to us is not to be decided by fucking Marca or fucking Ballague or fucking Zidane or the fucking pope!
We've told you he isnt for sale. So fuck off.
We've told you how much it will cost to prize him away from us. So fuck off.
He's OUR player we have NO reason to help you. We have NO reason to be reasonable. We have NO intention of being bullied, so pay our price or get fucked you fucking corrupt, petty, overrated, crybaby cunts.
4-0
dicks.
I am sick of fucking hearing 'Liverpool are being unreasonable' or 'Liverpools unrealistic valuation'.
Excuse fucking me! He's OUR fucking player! We will decide his value! We have NO reason to be fucking reasonable, he's OUR fucking player, CONTRACTED FOR 3 FUCKING YEARS! His value to us is not to be decided by fucking Marca or fucking Ballague or fucking Zidane or the fucking pope!
We've told you he isnt for sale. So fuck off.
We've told you how much it will cost to prize him away from us. So fuck off.
He's OUR player we have NO reason to help you. We have NO reason to be reasonable. We have NO intention of being bullied, so pay our price or get fucked you fucking corrupt, petty, overrated, crybaby cunts.
4-0
dicks.
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Fatbottom
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Why even bother reactioning to every single Madrid PR article. Rafa knows what he's doing.
Why even bother reactioning to every single Madrid PR article. Rafa knows what he's doing.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Stop with the reactioning already. Wait, I've realised the identity of Blackie. It's George W. Bush!!!!!
Stop with the reactioning already. Wait, I've realised the identity of Blackie. It's George W. Bush!!!!!
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Fatbottom
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Adds this freak to my long list of e stalkers.
Bless.
Adds this freak to my long list of e stalkers.
Bless.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
People give you shit, Blackie, because about 5 posts into a new internet persona, you start getting aggressive and abusive. If you cut that out, no-one would even recognise you. Don't you realise that?
People give you shit, Blackie, because about 5 posts into a new internet persona, you start getting aggressive and abusive. If you cut that out, no-one would even recognise you. Don't you realise that?
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Fatbottom
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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
I can't help it. I was bum raped by a chimp at Chester Zoo. It gave me issues.
I can't help it. I was bum raped by a chimp at Chester Zoo. It gave me issues.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Udinese have confirmed they are in negotiations with Real Madrid for the transfer of Gaetano D'Agostino to the Bernabeu.
The 27-year-old midfielder is a target of the big-spending Primera Division giants and the deal could be completed next week.
"I confirm that they (Real) are interested," said Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo. "My son was set to meet them yesterday but he was unable to so we postponed everything until next week.
"The buy-out clause of the player remains the same, 25million euros, but there's always room to reason.
"There are players they have that could interest us. It's an open negotiation."
The Italian international has been a target of Juventus this summer but Udinese's asking price of 17million euros was not met by the Turin giants.
D'Agostino, who is under contract with the Friuli outfit until June 2014, would love to play at the Bernabeu stadium.
"It's the dream of any player to play at Real Madrid," said D'Agostino to Onda Cero. "They have a spectacular team.
"That is why I'm nervous and excited.
"I thank Real for their interest, I am happy, but there's nothing official just yet."
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/overseas/spain/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/09/07/11/SOCCER_Spa-Real_Madrid.html&TEAMHD=spain
Udinese have confirmed they are in negotiations with Real Madrid for the transfer of Gaetano D'Agostino to the Bernabeu.
The 27-year-old midfielder is a target of the big-spending Primera Division giants and the deal could be completed next week.
"I confirm that they (Real) are interested," said Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo. "My son was set to meet them yesterday but he was unable to so we postponed everything until next week.
"The buy-out clause of the player remains the same, 25million euros, but there's always room to reason.
"There are players they have that could interest us. It's an open negotiation."
The Italian international has been a target of Juventus this summer but Udinese's asking price of 17million euros was not met by the Turin giants.
D'Agostino, who is under contract with the Friuli outfit until June 2014, would love to play at the Bernabeu stadium.
"It's the dream of any player to play at Real Madrid," said D'Agostino to Onda Cero. "They have a spectacular team.
"That is why I'm nervous and excited.
"I thank Real for their interest, I am happy, but there's nothing official just yet."
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/overseas/spain/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/09/07/11/SOCCER_Spa-Real_Madrid.html&TEAMHD=spain
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
Weird that Real are happy to pay top dollar for forwards, but as soon as you get further back in the team they'd rather spend €20m on a second-rater than €30m on the best in the world.
Weird that Real are happy to pay top dollar for forwards, but as soon as you get further back in the team they'd rather spend €20m on a second-rater than €30m on the best in the world.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=33578.msg904187#msg904187 date=1247314094]
Weird that Real are happy to pay top dollar for forwards, but as soon as you get further back in the team they'd rather spend €20m on a second-rater than €30m on the best in the world.
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They do spend a fair bit. Cannavaro - world player of the year, was it not? Sergio Ramos, Walter the wall Samuels, Pepe, Woodgate...were all considered serious talents. Definitely touted as far better talents or were proven as far better talents than Agger, Skirtle, Vidic etc. It's just that it is fucking hard to defend for a team full of prima donnas.
That is also the reason why Xabi would be a terrific signing for them. He knows his limitations and plays a tactically solid game. You can build a team around him. He will be a leader there...
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=33578.msg904187#msg904187 date=1247314094]
Weird that Real are happy to pay top dollar for forwards, but as soon as you get further back in the team they'd rather spend €20m on a second-rater than €30m on the best in the world.
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They do spend a fair bit. Cannavaro - world player of the year, was it not? Sergio Ramos, Walter the wall Samuels, Pepe, Woodgate...were all considered serious talents. Definitely touted as far better talents or were proven as far better talents than Agger, Skirtle, Vidic etc. It's just that it is fucking hard to defend for a team full of prima donnas.
That is also the reason why Xabi would be a terrific signing for them. He knows his limitations and plays a tactically solid game. You can build a team around him. He will be a leader there...
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=madmax link=topic=33578.msg904200#msg904200 date=1247316584]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=33578.msg904187#msg904187 date=1247314094]
Weird that Real are happy to pay top dollar for forwards, but as soon as you get further back in the team they'd rather spend €20m on a second-rater than €30m on the best in the world.
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They do spend a fair bit. Cannavaro - world player of the year, was it not? Sergio Ramos, Walter the wall Samuels, Pepe, Woodgate...were all considered serious talents. Definitely touted as far better talents or were proven as far better talents than Agger, Skirtle, Vidic etc. It's just that it is fucking hard to defend for a team full of prima donnas.
That is also the reason why Xabi would be a terrific signing for them. He knows his limitations and plays a tactically solid game. You can build a team around him. He will be a leader there...
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Would, not will.
They also seem more willing to spend big on foreigners than on Spaniards. Given the coming quotas, I don't see why they didn't prioritise Villa and Xabi. But oh well, I'm glad anyway. Hopefully Xabi will soon realise it's not going to happen, and will commit himself to Liverpool.
[quote author=madmax link=topic=33578.msg904200#msg904200 date=1247316584]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=33578.msg904187#msg904187 date=1247314094]
Weird that Real are happy to pay top dollar for forwards, but as soon as you get further back in the team they'd rather spend €20m on a second-rater than €30m on the best in the world.
[/quote]
They do spend a fair bit. Cannavaro - world player of the year, was it not? Sergio Ramos, Walter the wall Samuels, Pepe, Woodgate...were all considered serious talents. Definitely touted as far better talents or were proven as far better talents than Agger, Skirtle, Vidic etc. It's just that it is fucking hard to defend for a team full of prima donnas.
That is also the reason why Xabi would be a terrific signing for them. He knows his limitations and plays a tactically solid game. You can build a team around him. He will be a leader there...
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Would, not will.
They also seem more willing to spend big on foreigners than on Spaniards. Given the coming quotas, I don't see why they didn't prioritise Villa and Xabi. But oh well, I'm glad anyway. Hopefully Xabi will soon realise it's not going to happen, and will commit himself to Liverpool.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=33578.msg904153#msg904153 date=1247312025]
I am sick of fucking hearing 'Liverpool are being unreasonable' or 'Liverpools unrealistic valuation'.
Excuse fucking me! He's OUR fucking player! We will decide his value! We have NO reason to be fucking reasonable, he's OUR fucking player, CONTRACTED FOR 3 FUCKING YEARS! His value to us is not to be decided by fucking Marca or fucking Ballague or fucking Zidane or the fucking pope!
We've told you he isnt for sale. So fuck off.
We've told you how much it will cost to prize him away from us. So fuck off.
He's OUR player we have NO reason to help you. We have NO reason to be reasonable. We have NO intention of being bullied, so pay our price or get fucked you fucking corrupt, petty, overrated, crybaby cunts.
4-0
dicks.
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you swear more than jeffrey lebowski. think of the children.
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=33578.msg904153#msg904153 date=1247312025]
I am sick of fucking hearing 'Liverpool are being unreasonable' or 'Liverpools unrealistic valuation'.
Excuse fucking me! He's OUR fucking player! We will decide his value! We have NO reason to be fucking reasonable, he's OUR fucking player, CONTRACTED FOR 3 FUCKING YEARS! His value to us is not to be decided by fucking Marca or fucking Ballague or fucking Zidane or the fucking pope!
We've told you he isnt for sale. So fuck off.
We've told you how much it will cost to prize him away from us. So fuck off.
He's OUR player we have NO reason to help you. We have NO reason to be reasonable. We have NO intention of being bullied, so pay our price or get fucked you fucking corrupt, petty, overrated, crybaby cunts.
4-0
dicks.
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you swear more than jeffrey lebowski. think of the children.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=33578.msg904153#msg904153 date=1247312025]
I am sick of fucking hearing 'Liverpool are being unreasonable' or 'Liverpools unrealistic valuation'.
Excuse fucking me! He's OUR fucking player! We will decide his value! We have NO reason to be fucking reasonable, he's OUR fucking player, CONTRACTED FOR 3 FUCKING YEARS! His value to us is not to be decided by fucking Marca or fucking Ballague or fucking Zidane or the fucking pope!
We've told you he isnt for sale. So fuck off.
We've told you how much it will cost to prize him away from us. So fuck off.
He's OUR player we have NO reason to help you. We have NO reason to be reasonable. We have NO intention of being bullied, so pay our price or get fucked you fucking corrupt, petty, overrated, crybaby cunts.
4-0
dicks.
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well said oncy
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=33578.msg904153#msg904153 date=1247312025]
I am sick of fucking hearing 'Liverpool are being unreasonable' or 'Liverpools unrealistic valuation'.
Excuse fucking me! He's OUR fucking player! We will decide his value! We have NO reason to be fucking reasonable, he's OUR fucking player, CONTRACTED FOR 3 FUCKING YEARS! His value to us is not to be decided by fucking Marca or fucking Ballague or fucking Zidane or the fucking pope!
We've told you he isnt for sale. So fuck off.
We've told you how much it will cost to prize him away from us. So fuck off.
He's OUR player we have NO reason to help you. We have NO reason to be reasonable. We have NO intention of being bullied, so pay our price or get fucked you fucking corrupt, petty, overrated, crybaby cunts.
4-0
dicks.
[/quote]
well said oncy
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
From Elisha Scott on ynwa
"I think Xabi will go, not a certainty, but probable, and for nearer 35 million that the 50 being talked about. Arbeloa will go there too more than likely. Babel and Voronin will be staying as squad members too."
>🙁
From Elisha Scott on ynwa
"I think Xabi will go, not a certainty, but probable, and for nearer 35 million that the 50 being talked about. Arbeloa will go there too more than likely. Babel and Voronin will be staying as squad members too."
>🙁
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
With all due respect to Elisha, I don't think he's really in a position to know much more than we do on this particular topic. Alonso seems to be pretty reticent even with his own teammates - even Reina and Torres have said he doesn't confide much to them - so I can't see there'd be much more than speculation at Melwood.
With all due respect to Elisha, I don't think he's really in a position to know much more than we do on this particular topic. Alonso seems to be pretty reticent even with his own teammates - even Reina and Torres have said he doesn't confide much to them - so I can't see there'd be much more than speculation at Melwood.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg904377#msg904377 date=1247344109]
With all due respect to Elisha, I don't think he's really in a position to know much more than we do on this particular topic. Alonso seems to be pretty reticent even with his own teammates - even Reina and Torres have said he doesn't confide much to them - so I can't see there'd be much more than speculation at Melwood.
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My >🙁 was at "Voronin will be staying as squad members too". 🙂
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg904377#msg904377 date=1247344109]
With all due respect to Elisha, I don't think he's really in a position to know much more than we do on this particular topic. Alonso seems to be pretty reticent even with his own teammates - even Reina and Torres have said he doesn't confide much to them - so I can't see there'd be much more than speculation at Melwood.
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My >🙁 was at "Voronin will be staying as squad members too". 🙂
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
ES source is gerrard, I doubt even gerrard knows where xabi will be come the new season.
ES source is gerrard, I doubt even gerrard knows where xabi will be come the new season.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg904380#msg904380 date=1247344387]
ES source is gerrard, I doubt even gerrard knows where xabi will be come the new season.
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Yes, I imagine Elisha has only logged on to YNWA because he's sick to death of hearing Gerrard talking dreamily about 'Glen said this' and 'Glen likes that' and 'Glen's really funny' etc etc.
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg904380#msg904380 date=1247344387]
ES source is gerrard, I doubt even gerrard knows where xabi will be come the new season.
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Yes, I imagine Elisha has only logged on to YNWA because he's sick to death of hearing Gerrard talking dreamily about 'Glen said this' and 'Glen likes that' and 'Glen's really funny' etc etc.
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg904381#msg904381 date=1247344427]
I quite agree about Voronin. I'm dreading his 'encouraging' pre-season.
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let's face it we all know 'the crow' is going to have a storming pre season to give rafa a headache
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg904381#msg904381 date=1247344427]
I quite agree about Voronin. I'm dreading his 'encouraging' pre-season.
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let's face it we all know 'the crow' is going to have a storming pre season to give rafa a headache
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg904382#msg904382 date=1247344569]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg904380#msg904380 date=1247344387]
ES source is gerrard, I doubt even gerrard knows where xabi will be come the new season.
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Yes, I imagine Elisha has only logged on to YNWA because he's sick to death of hearing Gerrard talking dreamily about 'Glen said this' and 'Glen likes that' and 'Glen's really funny' etc etc.
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Haha
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=33578.msg904382#msg904382 date=1247344569]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg904380#msg904380 date=1247344387]
ES source is gerrard, I doubt even gerrard knows where xabi will be come the new season.
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Yes, I imagine Elisha has only logged on to YNWA because he's sick to death of hearing Gerrard talking dreamily about 'Glen said this' and 'Glen likes that' and 'Glen's really funny' etc etc.
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Haha
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