Mascherano wants to quit West Ham

[Shaggy]

back on topic tho, seriously then would Gerrard, Sissoko, Alonso, Maschereno (if he came good) be the best midfield selection in the prem?

Name a better one.

[anfieldanfield]

Sure and I'd completely understand that - but since he's been over here he's done very little. Hell I'd have been excited myself if we'd got him at the start of the season. Just pointing out that maybe people shouldn't expect too much, AA already has him replacing Xabi for example

That's football fans for you.

Remember when we all thought Gonzalez was going to be the next Maradona ?

Oh, just me then...

[Fiddy]

back on topic tho, seriously then would Gerrard, Sissoko, Alonso, Maschereno (if he came good) be the best midfield selection in the prem?

Only Chelski's would come close IMO

[anfieldanfield]

back on topic tho, seriously then would Gerrard, Sissoko, Alonso, Maschereno (if he came good) be the best midfield selection in the prem?

Unless Rafa played three at once, (or Stevie on the right) there's no way you could keep those FOUR happy.

[Chris]

back on topic tho, seriously then would Gerrard, Sissoko, Alonso, Maschereno (if he came good) be the best midfield selection in the prem?

Only Barca's would have a case for being as good/better in the whole world let alone the Prem I reckon. Even then I think ours has more variety as Xavi and Iniesta are similar and they dont really have a great defensive specialist.

[tomasjj]

Essien, Makelele, Ballack, Lampard

[lfc4ever]

Why would he come to us if not going to be 1st choice, would that mean the old SG to RW again to accommodate him?

[Morph]

yes it would be fair to say i'm excited about this lad hopefully coming over here

[Morph]

Essien, Makelele, Ballack, Lampard

I'd take the first two, second 2 can **** off

[Chris]

Why would he come to us if not going to be 1st choice, would that mean the old SG to RW again to accommodate him?

He's probably got enough self confidence to dislodge others from there place i'd imagine mate, if he hasnt we shouldnt be signing him.

[lfc4ever]

He's probably got enough self confidence to dislodge others from there place i'd imagine mate, if he hasnt we shouldnt be signing him.

He can't even do that as west roast ham, but if he's happier sitting on our bench than their bench, then why not?

[Morph]

He can't even do that as west roast ham, but if he's happier sitting on our bench than their bench, then why not?

Rafa won't buy him to bench warm, he'll want him challenging for a spot, much like the Agger purchase last season

[lfc4ever]

Rafa won't buy him to bench warm, he'll want him challenging for a spot, much like the Agger purchase last season

On reflection, that's more like it, raising the standard for competition for places always keeps players on their toes, but he hasn't been able to do that at West Ham, actually, Id say that the m/f at WHU has worsened since his arrival, (which might or might not have something or nothing to do with his arrival btw) what's to say he is able to do it at a North West club where the climate is even colder!

[dirty_sanchez]

Name a better one.

Well some wingers would be a start. Chelsea are playing like **** with four central midfielders.

[Morph]

On reflection, that's more like it, raising the standard for competition for places always keeps players on their toes, but he hasn't been able to do that at West Ham, actually, Id say that the m/f at WHU has worsened since his arrival, (which might or might not have something or nothing to do with his arrival btw) what's to say he is able to do it at a North West club where the climate is even colder!

It's a fair point, but a manager like Rafa who has experience of Argy players is more likely to get the best out of him than a Pardew or a Curbishley, who seem to prefer more to work with British and in particular english speaking players.

The problem he's had at West ham is that they can't afford him settling in time because they need to get out of their terrible position, whereas we can. If it's not working in a game we can throw on Alonso or Sissoko to change things up.

If he comes to us, I'm confident he'll be a success.