Xabi Alonso appreciation thread

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Will you ever forget Xabi missing that penalty and the split second of sick disappointment before he pops up again and powers in the rebound to send a rush of adrenaline pumping so hard through your veins that you thought your head was going to explode? I won't.

[Rafael Benítez Maudes]

he was a good player

he will be remembered

but now it's time to move on

[Shaggy]

I'll really miss having him in our midfield....having a player like him. That unmistakable upright style of play. I always shouted for our lads to 'GIVE IT XABI!'. Always felt so comfortable when Alonso was in possession. Having suffered a few ball-allergic types like Diao over the years, it was a beautiful thing when Xabi got the ball.

[Darkon]

Xabi will be missed, he has given us much in the time he was here. Such a comfortable possessor of the ball and one of the best passers in the world.

Hope he does well in Madrid and takes out Ronaldo by accident at training!

[Exiled_red]

I knew it was coming but am still gutted he left. Good luck to him.

[Finnish_Red]

Who is going to get our opponents sent off next season

Hope he hits his previous years form and we buy him back next summer for ten million

[Van Halen]

Will you ever forget Xabi missing that penalty and the split second of sick disappointment before he pops up again and powers in the rebound to send a rush of adrenaline pumping so hard through your veins that you thought your head was going to explode? I won't.

I will never forget the goal against Newcastle at Anfield (from his own half)- Magical moment also.

[Rich]

Tremendous player; had his long patch of poor form, but a legendary passer.

Will be missed but we have to move on.

[Lee]

I'll really miss having him in our midfield....having a player like him. That unmistakable upright style of play. I always shouted for our lads to 'GIVE IT XABI!'. Always felt so comfortable when Alonso was in possession. Having suffered a few ball-allergic types like Diao over the years, it was a beautiful thing when Xabi got the ball.

Agree with every word there mate

Edit: Does leave a bitter taste though when Alonso mentioned getting everything sorted "as soon as possible. For better or for worse".

Xabi

[G]

He was ace.Will be missed but not for long when his replacement wows us.

Can't wait to read his autobiography(if he ever does one)to find out what really went on this summer

[Ben_Itez]

I'll really miss having him in our midfield....having a player like him. That unmistakable upright style of play. I always shouted for our lads to 'GIVE IT XABI!'. Always felt so comfortable when Alonso was in possession. Having suffered a few ball-allergic types like Diao over the years, it was a beautiful thing when Xabi got the ball.

Obviously ive been expecting it but it doesnt really soften the blow any. Let's hope we replace him with a player or two of similar quality although i doubt we'll see his like again.

[dave edwards]

I'll really miss having him in our midfield....having a player like him. That unmistakable upright style of play. I always shouted for our lads to 'GIVE IT XABI!'. Always felt so comfortable when Alonso was in possession. Having suffered a few ball-allergic types like Diao over the years, it was a beautiful thing when Xabi got the ball.

As always, I agree with you Shaggy

[Rich]

As always, I agree with you Shaggy

You agree with Shaggy over everything?! Isn't that a little worrying.

[Reece]

As always, I agree with you Shaggy

Would you stop creating dupe accounts Shaggy!

[Neil Young]

Excellent player.

I agree with Shaggy.

I am Shaggy.