Babel reiterates frustrations

[Reece]

I agree nothing wrong with hearing a player wants to play, my only problem would be its been twice in such a short space of time. Well that is if he did say it again.

Yeah but he is re-iterating that he is not giving up and will fight for his place. Fair enough I say.

[kevshim]

Give him a few games partnering Torres I say.

[calvoboy]

I disagree with that statement about both Kuyt and Alonso. I admit last year Kuyt was poor in terms of goalscoring but no matter what everyone else says he put in a lot otherwise in the league, he also scored at 1 in 2 in the CL and had a decent first season behind him. Xabi was poor last season (although he was frequently injured in his defense) but IMO decent the season before and had a history of strong performances.

Babel on the other hand has a history of being a useful sub player who shines on occasion. When he has started this year he has looked off the pace and failed to last a match, which is why he isn't starting. When he has come on as a sub he has often added something but not more one of acts of brilliance than sustained quality play.

Spot on - Kuyt and Alonso on their off days still contribute. Babel has done close to sod all this season, while Riera has come into his position and been nothing but impressive.

If he wants to get in the side then he needs to improve his game, simple as. Same goes for Yossi to be honest. Neither are victims of circumstance, they've just not been good enough compared to those competing for their position.

[Mad_Red]

2012 he will PLAY WITH cese team

[Harv]

He's hardly whinging.

Im sure some of you don't actually read...or can't read.

[SB]

Give him a few games partnering Torres I say.

I'd love to see them given a chance together for say 6-7 games.

[Kenneth]

Understanable if he's pissed off sitting on the bench watching Keane embarrass himself game after game.

[SB]

Understanable if he's pissed off sitting on the bench watching Keane embarrass himself game after game.

Agree. It would be different though if Ryan came off the bench regularly like and scored a few goals. That's what he's been missing this season though.

[Reece]

Understanable if he's pissed off sitting on the bench watching Keane embarrass himself game after game.

You not a fan of Keane then? How come you've never brought this up before?

[SB]

You not a fan of Keane then? How come you've never brought this up before?

WUM

[Kenneth]

You not a fan of Keane then? How come you've never brought this up before?

If he finds some form I'll be singing his praises. Fickle as I am.

[Reece]

If he finds some form I'll be singing his praises. Fickle as I am.

As are we all my man

[billy_mac]

You want players being pissed off when they aren't playing, when you get a lad that is happy to sit on the bench and pick up his wages then your in trouble. It has to be very fustrating for Babel. He played 90 minutes for Holland during the week, keeping Van der Vaart on the bench and then back to not starting. And then you have of course the fact that he like the rest of us is looking at Robbie make a mess of 90% of the chances that come his way. There was a lot expected of him this season and too be far to him I don't think he's been giving a run.

[YNWA_IRE]

I was hugely disappointed with Babel when he came on against Fulham on Saturday, he just didn't look arsed, he certainly didn't look like he trying to prove Rafa wrong for not playing him. IMO he is only entitled to have a moan if he is constantly coming on as a sub and making a difference and Rafa is still not giving him a chance from the start but he hasn't been doing that.

[Craig_H]

If he gets some game intelligence and improves his decision making, he could potential be a top player. At the moment though, he lacks intelligence and frustrates the hell out of me.