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Jaysus, surely he's worth 10m at least?
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I don't know what to think Aquilani, and I was one of his big fans before he arrived.
I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and am hoping for the best.
I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and am hoping for the best.
I'd MUCH rather have Ireland than Aquilani.
Me too.
Me also.
Come on - you just KNOW he's going to pick up a series of knocks during the first half of the season that will prevent him getting a run of games. He'll be ill a few times over the Xmas period, and then just before we're about to sell him in the January transfer window he'll have one magnificent game where he looks like one of the best midfielders in the world. We'll decide not to sell him. In the next game, he will do his ankle and be out till the end of the season.
Aquilani is worse than fucking Kewell.
Aquilani is worse than fucking Kewell.
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=40305.msg1144468#msg1144468 date=1280398387]
Come on - you just KNOW he's going to pick up a series of knocks during the first half of the season that will prevent him getting a run of games. He'll be ill a few times over the Xmas period, and then just before we're about to sell him in the January transfer window he'll have one magnificent game where he looks like one of the best midfielders in the world. We'll decide not to sell him. In the next game, he will do his ankle and be out till the end of the season.
Aquilani is worse than fucking Kewell.
[/quote]
We'll see, but it is clearly the case that Rafa chose not to play him when he was fit towards the end of last season- he could have and should have been played much more. I have hope, which is better than the sneering alternative you're offering Bunny. All reports suggest he's been nursed through his significant injury problems. We shouldn't go loco every time he picks up a niggle, which most players do in preseason. He'll start tonight, so lets see how he gets on, huh?
Come on - you just KNOW he's going to pick up a series of knocks during the first half of the season that will prevent him getting a run of games. He'll be ill a few times over the Xmas period, and then just before we're about to sell him in the January transfer window he'll have one magnificent game where he looks like one of the best midfielders in the world. We'll decide not to sell him. In the next game, he will do his ankle and be out till the end of the season.
Aquilani is worse than fucking Kewell.
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We'll see, but it is clearly the case that Rafa chose not to play him when he was fit towards the end of last season- he could have and should have been played much more. I have hope, which is better than the sneering alternative you're offering Bunny. All reports suggest he's been nursed through his significant injury problems. We shouldn't go loco every time he picks up a niggle, which most players do in preseason. He'll start tonight, so lets see how he gets on, huh?
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=40305.msg1144513#msg1144513 date=1280402086]
True, but Rafa's story is pretty much that Aquilani didnt have the bottle to play, as opposed to Rafa refusing to play him.
NOt sure how much of either story is true, but hopefully we find out.
[/quote]
I think we should let the actions of the player speak to us. And I can remember watching him playing with joy and enthusiasm only to be pulled off on a number of occasions by Rafa as a precaution. He didn't want to be hooked, or signal that he wanted away from the rough nasty game, he looked like the kid who has been called in when his friends are still out playing.
I think Rafa was talking shit.
True, but Rafa's story is pretty much that Aquilani didnt have the bottle to play, as opposed to Rafa refusing to play him.
NOt sure how much of either story is true, but hopefully we find out.
[/quote]
I think we should let the actions of the player speak to us. And I can remember watching him playing with joy and enthusiasm only to be pulled off on a number of occasions by Rafa as a precaution. He didn't want to be hooked, or signal that he wanted away from the rough nasty game, he looked like the kid who has been called in when his friends are still out playing.
I think Rafa was talking shit.
[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=40305.msg1144517#msg1144517 date=1280402381]
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=40305.msg1144513#msg1144513 date=1280402086]
True, but Rafa's story is pretty much that Aquilani didnt have the bottle to play, as opposed to Rafa refusing to play him.
NOt sure how much of either story is true, but hopefully we find out.
[/quote]
I think we should let the actions of the player speak to us. And I can remember watching him playing with joy and enthusiasm only to be pulled off on a number of occasions by Rafa as a precaution. He didn't want to be hooked, or signal that he wanted away from the rough nasty game, he looked like the kid who has been called in when his friends are still out playing.
I think Rafa was talking shit.
[/quote]Rafa was terrified to deviate from his 2 x holding midfielders and the worse our season got the more he got scared to change. He used Aquilanis fitness and attitude as an excuse to not play him. I seem to recall his dad coming out in an Italian paper and saying as much.
Anyway, that's in the past. He's got a chance now and if he doesn't take it then you would have to say his attitude or desire was lacking all along.
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=40305.msg1144513#msg1144513 date=1280402086]
True, but Rafa's story is pretty much that Aquilani didnt have the bottle to play, as opposed to Rafa refusing to play him.
NOt sure how much of either story is true, but hopefully we find out.
[/quote]
I think we should let the actions of the player speak to us. And I can remember watching him playing with joy and enthusiasm only to be pulled off on a number of occasions by Rafa as a precaution. He didn't want to be hooked, or signal that he wanted away from the rough nasty game, he looked like the kid who has been called in when his friends are still out playing.
I think Rafa was talking shit.
[/quote]Rafa was terrified to deviate from his 2 x holding midfielders and the worse our season got the more he got scared to change. He used Aquilanis fitness and attitude as an excuse to not play him. I seem to recall his dad coming out in an Italian paper and saying as much.
Anyway, that's in the past. He's got a chance now and if he doesn't take it then you would have to say his attitude or desire was lacking all along.
Nothing about him released anywhere else online.
[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=40305.msg1144510#msg1144510 date=1280401871]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=40305.msg1144468#msg1144468 date=1280398387]
Come on - you just KNOW he's going to pick up a series of knocks during the first half of the season that will prevent him getting a run of games. He'll be ill a few times over the Xmas period, and then just before we're about to sell him in the January transfer window he'll have one magnificent game where he looks like one of the best midfielders in the world. We'll decide not to sell him. In the next game, he will do his ankle and be out till the end of the season.
Aquilani is worse than fucking Kewell.
[/quote]
We'll see, but it is clearly the case that Rafa chose not to play him when he was fit towards the end of last season- he could have and should have been played much more. I have hope, which is better than the sneering alternative you're offering Bunny. All reports suggest he's been nursed through his significant injury problems. We shouldn't go loco every time he picks up a niggle, which most players do in preseason. He'll start tonight, so lets see how he gets on, huh?
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I wasn't being entirely serious. I agree about the way Rafa treated him, and I also thought he showed some great skill in certain matches - and a lot of enthusiasm. I just fear that he's made of glass, and having been through it all before with Kewell, I'm a little wary about getting excited by Aquilani.
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=40305.msg1144468#msg1144468 date=1280398387]
Come on - you just KNOW he's going to pick up a series of knocks during the first half of the season that will prevent him getting a run of games. He'll be ill a few times over the Xmas period, and then just before we're about to sell him in the January transfer window he'll have one magnificent game where he looks like one of the best midfielders in the world. We'll decide not to sell him. In the next game, he will do his ankle and be out till the end of the season.
Aquilani is worse than fucking Kewell.
[/quote]
We'll see, but it is clearly the case that Rafa chose not to play him when he was fit towards the end of last season- he could have and should have been played much more. I have hope, which is better than the sneering alternative you're offering Bunny. All reports suggest he's been nursed through his significant injury problems. We shouldn't go loco every time he picks up a niggle, which most players do in preseason. He'll start tonight, so lets see how he gets on, huh?
[/quote]
I wasn't being entirely serious. I agree about the way Rafa treated him, and I also thought he showed some great skill in certain matches - and a lot of enthusiasm. I just fear that he's made of glass, and having been through it all before with Kewell, I'm a little wary about getting excited by Aquilani.
Do you not feel a bit like that regarding Joe Cole, Bunny?
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=40305.msg1144334#msg1144334 date=1280377514]
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=40305.msg1144634#msg1144634 date=1280414549]
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=40305.msg1144334#msg1144334 date=1280377514]
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
[/quote]
You need to stop drinking from that billabong mate - Aqua is a million times better than Ireland. He just has an unfortunate injury record
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=40305.msg1144334#msg1144334 date=1280377514]
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
[/quote]
You need to stop drinking from that billabong mate - Aqua is a million times better than Ireland. He just has an unfortunate injury record
[quote author=gareth_thomas link=topic=40305.msg1144655#msg1144655 date=1280416012]
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=40305.msg1144634#msg1144634 date=1280414549]
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=40305.msg1144334#msg1144334 date=1280377514]
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
[/quote]
You need to stop drinking from that billabong mate - Aqua is a million times better than Ireland. He just has an unfortunate injury record
[/quote]
A million? What exactly are you basing that on?
'As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better' is correct.
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=40305.msg1144634#msg1144634 date=1280414549]
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=40305.msg1144334#msg1144334 date=1280377514]
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
[/quote]
You need to stop drinking from that billabong mate - Aqua is a million times better than Ireland. He just has an unfortunate injury record
[/quote]
A million? What exactly are you basing that on?
'As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better' is correct.
[quote author=Stulikesdrums link=topic=40305.msg1144659#msg1144659 date=1280416261]
[quote author=gareth_thomas link=topic=40305.msg1144655#msg1144655 date=1280416012]
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=40305.msg1144634#msg1144634 date=1280414549]
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=40305.msg1144334#msg1144334 date=1280377514]
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
[/quote]
You need to stop drinking from that billabong mate - Aqua is a million times better than Ireland. He just has an unfortunate injury record
[/quote]
A million? What exactly are you basing that on?
'As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better' is correct.
[/quote]
So far.
[quote author=gareth_thomas link=topic=40305.msg1144655#msg1144655 date=1280416012]
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=40305.msg1144634#msg1144634 date=1280414549]
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=40305.msg1144334#msg1144334 date=1280377514]
Aqua at his peak is MILES better than ireland
[/quote]
When was his peak? 25 minutes after he was born.
As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better.
[/quote]
You need to stop drinking from that billabong mate - Aqua is a million times better than Ireland. He just has an unfortunate injury record
[/quote]
A million? What exactly are you basing that on?
'As a prem footballer, Ireland is much better' is correct.
[/quote]
So far.
Yes, so far.
It could turn out to be a false statement and I really hope that is the case.
But as we are right now Ireland is the better player.
It could turn out to be a false statement and I really hope that is the case.
But as we are right now Ireland is the better player.
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