The Benayoun Appreciation Thread

[Joe King]

So far, so good for me. He has been a massive positive from our dire performances this season. He has scored gems against Reading and Wigan and has the ability to change the game by himself. If Rafa had the tactical power we all think he has, he would play Benayoun just off Torres. I see this as our most creative, pacey and attack minded front two. It could be the Rush and Beardsley combo we have been waiting for.

[Nic83]

I really like him.

I'm a fan of Babel too.

And what can i say about Torres!!

[redlancer]

agree 100% thought Yossi was best player on Saturday and figured his early bath had to mean he was playing tonight from the start.

Seemed the only player able to creat in the crowed penalty box.

And has been said Babel looked good until he was absolutly knackered

[BigChief]

I'm shocked how little love there is for Benayoun. Definitely fewer threads/posts than there should be.

Against Derby outstanding yet again despite playing on the same wing as Riise and Aurelio . Gerrard and Torres should have scored from his clever runs and cut-backs then he would have had two assists out of this game. OK, should have scored with the header himself but he's already scored enough to be allowed to miss one (God knows we give Torres enough slack - rightfully so).

Such an intelligent player he sees moves that Little Luis could see but he executes them infinitely better.

[anfieldanfield]

Yossi scores goals. Pennant doesn't.

[Kilteragh]

Huge difference. If Pennant could add this to his game..........

[BigChief]

Agreed, but its not just Yossi's goals. I love watching his mind tick in a game. He makes passes and twists opponents like I do in 5 a side matches. And he has a final product with his pass.

He does much more than Pennant than just scoring.

[MrMichael]

I'm shocked how little love there is for Benayoun. Definitely fewer threads/posts than there should be.

Against Derby outstanding yet again despite playing on the same wing as Riise and Aurelio . Gerrard and Torres should have scored from his clever runs and cut-backs then he would have had two assists out of this game. OK, should have scored with the header himself but he's already scored enough to be allowed to miss one (God knows we give Torres enough slack - rightfully so).

Such an intelligent player he sees moves that Little Luis could see but he executes them infinitely better.

There were some very negative statements on here around the time we signed him that make hilarious reading now. Definitely a very adequate replacement for 'lil Luis, certainly he seems more effective in the league than Luis was.

[BigChief]

I saw some negative statements only a few days back. Couldn't for the life of me understand why. Maybe he has a face you WANT to easily forget when he's not scoring. ;-)

[thekop]

There were some very negative statements on here around the time we signed him that make hilarious reading now. Definitely a very adequate replacement for 'lil Luis, certainly he seems more effective in the league than Luis was.

[KK07]

He's been a class replacement for little Luis!

I still think he's lightweight but the lad scores and sets up some class goals.

Maybe if he has a few of the chrimbo dinners like I had he'll beef up!

[MrMichael]

I saw some negative statements only a few days back. Couldn't for the life of me understand why. Maybe he has a face you WANT to easily forget when he's not scoring. ;-)

Oh, I know the thread you mean. That was a whopper.

I'm not absolutely convinced that in an ideal world, with new purchases etc, Yossi would be in our first XI. However, and its a big however, he's a proper professional with not inconsiderable ability, who brings something a bit different to the side, and generally has looked like a perfectly astute acquisition for the money.

[Red_Polo]

Agreed, but its not just Yossi's goals. I love watching his mind tick in a game. He makes passes and twists opponents like I do in 5 a side matches. And he has a final product with his pass.

He does much more than Pennant than just scoring.

His control of the ball in tight situations is brilliant. He can pick the right pass at will, and execute them nicely too. Quality addition to the squad, no question.

[The Erectile Banana]

Oh, I know the thread you mean. That was a whopper.

I'm not absolutely convinced that in an ideal world, with new purchases etc, Yossi would be in our first XI. However, and its a big however, he's a proper professional with not inconsiderable ability, who brings something a bit different to the side, and generally has looked like a perfectly astute acquisition for the money.

Spot on Michael - his performances, his vision, his goals should have won over the doubters by now.

He wasn't at his best when he came on today ut grew into the game and was instrumental in the build up to our winner.

[Fiddy]

There were some very negative statements on here around the time we signed him that make hilarious reading now. Definitely a very adequate replacement for 'lil Luis, certainly he seems more effective in the league than Luis was.

Yeah I wish someone would dig some of those out, would leave an entire Full English on some peoples' faces