Mate, the reason he didn't start was because he is so dangerous when the opposition tires and that was the plan. As the season goes on Babel will play more and more and more
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No way can u drop Keane and Kuyt was excellent today
Keane is just getting out of 1st gear and i think he will smash stoke next week. Just a case of getting going. Kuyt was awesome today
Give the boss credit where it's due, Rafa got it right today big time and brought Babel on do damage them at exactly the right time
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I too think he needs more starts, with riera looking a kwality player for the left and Kuyt looking menacing up front, id say play Babel on the right, id certainly prefer him there than yossi.
Against stoke next week, at anfield, we should play all the attacking players.
Reina
Arbeloa
Skrtel
Agger
Dossena
Babel
Xabi
Gerrard
Riera
Keane
Torres
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Babel still doesnt look in top shape to me. Carrying a few extra pounds. This will be the season that he becomes the player he should be though.“Hicks could have purchased Dallas’ MLS franchise but decided not to. ‘In hindsight, I probably made the wrong decision,’ he said.“.
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Why not ?Originally posted by -V- View Post
Babel is a bigger threat. Keane looks desperately short of confidence.Comment
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I think Kuyt did well today but is better when he plays up front than on the right. I personally think there's more balance and flow to the team when Kuyt doesn't play on the right. Up top his work rate put the United defence under pressure and gave them no time on the ball, too often we're happy to let teams have the ball at the back and not really press themOriginally posted by -V- View PostThe only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it; if you can't top it, laugh at it; if you can't laugh at it, it's probably deserved.Comment
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I agree with that but I'd give him time to get his first goal, I think not having scored for us yet is clearly weighing on his mind, hopefully he can sort than in his next gameOriginally posted by anfieldanfield View PostThe only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it; if you can't top it, laugh at it; if you can't laugh at it, it's probably deserved.Comment
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Thats an excellent point, its Kuyts work rate that makes him an acceptable player wide right, but up top it makes us a far more balanced and threatening team. Thats what Rushie used to do and if kuyt plays up top, and like that id be made up. RAFA Comment
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Originally posted by Darth Marty View Post
would not like to be the one who tells monster he aint starting"Sky and Setanta have the right to choose their games and it will be the same for everyone. So Mr Ferguson will not be complaining about fixtures and a campaign against United.
"Or there is another option. That Mr Ferguson organises the fixtures in his office and sends it to us and everyone will know and cannot complain. That is simple."
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IMO the 4-2-3-1 formation suits us better.Originally posted by -V- View Post
I think everyone gets fooled by his work rate, his first touch and passing at times are still **** and playing well for him is no more than a 7 out of 10. He offers nothing that Babel or Riera offers apart from work rate.Comment
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I left him out as I thought he may be injured...thats all. He is our most important player bar none I think and hes even getting better going forward. Hes ****ing fast at times!! RAFA Comment
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Babel is best coming off the benchI think it's a foul, and if the ref gives it. He got to give a penalty. I know it's outside the box, but you see them given that close to the area. So if the ref gives it he's got to give the penalty as it so close to the area. But I think it's a penalty. Robbie Savage 8/11/06
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I think Rafa is using Babel perfectly. He's shown to be a better player coming off the bench.
Obviously in time Rafa will look to start him more.
He was electric today."Let me say for the record, I am not a gangster and never have been. Im not the thief who grabs your purse. Im not the guy who jacks your car. Im not down with the people who steal and hurt others. Im just a brother who fight back."
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I disagree...100%Originally posted by fredo View Post
Kuyt worked hard (mostly chasing the ball he gave away or the ball he knocked on from his terrible first touch) and missed 2 absolute sitters. He set the goal up very well, but man of the match....not by a million miles.
And I'm not saying this to get a rise out of anyone, I genuinely thought there were moments today where Kuyt looked awful. Saying that, the first half most of the team did.Last edited by FatTony; 13-09-08, 04:15 PM.
"If Gerrard continues to play up front, leaving this lack of creativity and intelligence in Midfield, the season WILL be over by Xmas."
I still don't think we'll finish in the top 4 this season."
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