Babel

[Pacman]

At this present moment in time, I think he's more effective coming off the bench ( a bit like van persie for arsenal in his first couple of seasons)

[ufc43]

Johnny Barnes Replay

If rooney or Fabregash had scored that first goal the media would have had a jizz frenzy

If it hit Rooneys arse and went in it would make the front and back pages. That goal was Johnny Barnes V Stoke City, back in the day!!

[RPAS]

I think he's being put on the wing to let him "come up to pace" with the premiership. I don't think I'm going out on a limb here when I say that Babel & Lucas will be first team regulars next season.

[ningnangnong]

I still can't believe, that only just the other day people were questioning Babel's ability.

[wiw]

I think he's being put on the wing to let him "come up to pace" with the premiership. I don't think I'm going out on a limb here when I say that Babel & Lucas will be first team regulars next season.

I hope so

[Howard_lfc]

I still can't believe, that only just the other day people were questioning Babel's ability.

To be fair mate he's been poor. Not saying that there haven't been mitigating circumstances mind you - but apart from the goal v Derby he's been disappointing so far. Last night he looked far more comfortable and took up all the right positions.

[PTP]

yeah made up he scored - he needed a goal and you could see how much it meant to him, he has had a few weeks on the bench, he was trying ‘too hard’ to score against Cardiff last week, he just couldn’t work the space to get his shot away. A great cheeky goal for the first, and strikers don’t give a **** about how they score so he will be made up with the second regardless of the luck. Unfortunate not to get a hatrick. He certainly has the potential, but so did Heskey/Baros/Cisse etc – My only worry is he defo appears to be a big confidence player and when his head drops he looks lost. Still young tho and hopefully rafa can keep developing/pushing him to fulfil his potential.

I agree, with Torres out injured or say in the future when he is being rotated etc – if Torres doesn’t start, Babel certainly should as he will give us that etc edge/pace –

Far too early to even compare him to Henry but what about…………………………….




Nicolas Anelka anyone!?!?!

[Howard_lfc]

Nicolas Anelka anyone!?!?!

Yes please. Still a class player.

[ningnangnong]

To be fair mate he's been poor. Not saying that there haven't been mitigating circumstances mind you - but apart from the goal v Derby he's been disappointing so far. Last night he looked far more comfortable and took up all the right positions.

It's just that, considering his age, life in a new country and his previous performances back in Holland, i thought maybe people would've been a bit more lenient.

He's one of the best young talents around IMO.