Alonso.

[blacky]

I seen us linked with Madrid's Diarra last week so surely that does not spell good news for Alonso or is it a fallback option if the MAsch deal does not materialise?

[AFII]

The problem for Xabi is that Masch is playing in his position. He would need to play on top of his game to get his position back. Masch is our number one midfielder right now, including Gerrard.

[dww]

I think that Alonso + Mascher with the right players in front would be stunning. The problem is we would require all four attacking players to be consistent goal scorers and we can only really currently call on two.

[Nic83]

He's going nowhere. **** up tarts.

Barca would pay £25 mil for him.

[El Jefecito]

Class is permanent form is temporary. Xabi will dig himself out of this bad patch, he is too good for us to get rid. I think more and more Rafa is going to use 4231 and with SG in the forward positions XA, LL and El Jefecito would be perfect covering the two central positions.

[Darth Marty]

Class is permanent form is temporary. Xabi will dig himself out of this bad patch, he is too good for us to get rid. I think more and more Rafa is going to use 4231 and with SG in the forward positions XA, LL and El Jefecito would be perfect covering the two central positions.

I actually agree with you.

[Craig_H]

I think that Alonso + Mascher with the right players in front would be stunning. The problem is we would require all four attacking players to be consistent goal scorers and we can only really currently call on two.

Agreed.

___________________________Reina______________________________

__Finnan___________Carra_____________Agger____________Arbeloa


_________________Mascherano_______Alonso_______________________


__New RW/forward_________Gerrard_______________Babel

___________________________Torres

[CharlieMansonsSquint]

Just reading the posts on this thread shows how vastly overrated he is.

He's not a patch on Gerrard or Mascherano.

It spoke volumes that he was left out last night.

Good player, but he's been mediocre the last 18 months and we could do with the money we'd get for him to strengthen other positions.

[Ron_Mexico]

I bumped into him on the Albert Dock in December and his body language and general demeanor were so negative it has bothered me ever since. I didn't want an autograph, to chat, or anything like that, I just shook his hand and told him I thought he was a great player. He didn't crack a smile, mumbled thanks and moved on as quickly as possible. There wasn't anyone else around, no one else had recognized him, and I thought I was polite enough. Based on this exchange I got the feeling he is a goner

The writing is on the wall for Xabi, he'll never be first choice over Masher and Gerrard and has dropped behind lucas in the pecking order. He has enough ability to be first choice in alot of other teams and should leave to maximize his potential. Otherwise he'll just get the odd game here. Good player but he's too slow and weak to hold down the center of the park in a 4 man midfield in this league

[El Jefecito]

I actually agree with you.

Don't let it get you down, eveyone makes mistakes at some point

[Roboklopp]

I love Xabi, but I'd sell him for Messi plus £10m.

[hamshanks]

According to Radio city this morning he is going to contemplate his options in the summer.

depressing, after Torres I think he's our best player

[kemm1]

I love Xabi, but I'd sell him for Messi plus £10m.

Alonso + £10m for Eto'o

[Craig_H]

I love Xabi, but I'd sell him for Messi plus £10m.

Why would they do that? They're not leeds.

[Roboklopp]

Why would they do that? They're not leeds.

They wouldnt, dummy.



Just saying like.