Torchy

[redtone]

.the battery boy. How do we think AA did at centreback? He's been great for us this season at either full-back, but I wasn't convinced it would work out at CB for him. Still undecided after last night - lets get Danny back!

[Pacman]

.the battery boy. How do we think AA did at centreback? He's been great for us this season at either full-back, but I wasn't convinced it would work out at CB for him. Still undecided after last night - lets get Danny back!

I thought he did well.

He adds a bit of pace as well.

He's been an inspired signing.

[Fubar]

he showed the effort and determination that he shows at full back but he seemed lacking either positional sense or a little bit of strength a couple of times at cb. he is still f'ing great though. i reckon he knew we were going to win anyway and was taking the piss out of carra to make him run more. help build the team spirit and everything

[niallers1]

anyone else notice he's always 1st of one of the 1st up to celebrate a goal, just like lil Luis used to do, personally i think its great he does it a real team player.

[Tee]

anyone else notice he's always 1st of one of the 1st up to celebrate a goal, just like lil Luis used to do, personally i think its great he does it a real team player.

Subtle and I agree it shows what a team player he is - the right mentality - good spot.

[dom9]

He's the new Carra.

Has become indispensible across the backline just as Carra did. Has played in all the positions this season, and very well to boot. His versatility is getting him games, especially when there have been injuries.

[Lee]

Not sure if CB suits him, although I know he used to play there for Madrid's B team. Plus it's a bit unfair to judge on one performance (not saying he had a bad game!!).

Still, he's looking like a bargain - well played Rafa

[saj]

anyone else notice he's always 1st of one of the 1st up to celebrate a goal, just like lil Luis used to do, personally i think its great he does it a real team player.

Yeah I noticed that ages ago. His reaction is almost identical to Luis Garcia's except he's a little more violent. Its only a matter time before he seriously kills one of our other players

[Pippo]

anyone else notice he's always 1st of one of the 1st up to celebrate a goal, just like lil Luis used to do, personally i think its great he does it a real team player.

Good spot Niallers, Ive noticed that whilst spending too much time watching Liverpool TV - He is always one of the first couple of players to jump all over the goalscorer. I love him.

[JRG]

Alvaro Arbeloa - ****ing great

[Kiwi]

It always takes a while to establish a good working partnership in the middle of defence.
I took a few games for Dan and Carra to gel. Plus Carra swapped sides for the night, so another
adjstment to take into consideration. Also there wasn't the luxury of Pepe behind the back 4.
All in all not a bad display, certainly gives Rafa options.

[NICKZS]

An absolute bargain if ever I've seen one. He is probably one of the most consistent, and useful, options we have in the squad right now.

Fantastic player with great maturity who can only get better IMO.

[Iceman]

I think the reason he was played at center back last night was to see how he would fit in there, just in case we need him there due to another injury (god forbid) or needing to rest Sami/Carra

His good display means we can sub Sami early in games that are already won thereby keeping him fresher

[Morph]

In a way it was a good thing it was Agger that got injured rather than carr, because Arbeloa's more of a similar player to Agger than Carra. Like to play the ball, got a good eye for a pass, and playing alongside Carra will give him confidence.

He really is the ultimate utility man, so far we've seen him LB, RB, CB, RW and I think he was on LW for a little while in one of our matches last season. A very astute signing from Rafa, and I think even he'll be surprised by how well he's settled in