Martin Skrtel

[danperkins]

On your list I would say that Pique is in the same league as Agger and Kompany is almost there if he can repeat this year season.

All others are too old and not as good as him but still good shout LDP

Carvalho still looks outstanding to me, Terry has had a lousy season for sure (not sure if he has lost it, see next season i suppose) and Lucio is still class IMO. Pique is similiar mould to Agger although a better defender IMO and plays much more, as for Kompany he will be become a world class CB come next season. Agger strengths lay more so in posession and technique more so than defending IMO, that's not to say he isn't a good defender.

Agger's hasn't featured much this season again, i can't help but think that all these injuries will have some kind of permanent effect on Agger's body, genuine quality but i fear he'll have an early ending to his career. Would be a terrible shame, as he does have the potential to be world class.

[Craig_H]

Piss poor punctuation. He just forgot a fullstop in the sentence

[anfieldanfield]

What's also brilliant, is that he insists on using the last 4 seasons - but not the last 5. Because if he includes the last 5, he'd have to include a season where Agger played 43 games in one campaign

That was a long time ago though. He's 26, he'll never play 40 games in a season again.

We can't rely on Agger at all and to be honest, while I rate him extremely highly I'd probably sell him.

[Rudo]

There are loads of CB's better than Agger. If he was like Carra on the ball he'd not even get in a top half team tbh. His strength on the ball and weakness in the air let him down.

That's not a massive dig at Agger, as lesser sides look for stronger players at the back in terms of strength. It's just his techique makes him important to a top side.

His excellence on the deck elevates him right up there when paired with a top defender like Carra. Perfect combination really when both were on their games back in 2007.

If Agger was reliable in terms of injury record I would be looking this summer for a strong CB and I wouldn't worry so much about their strengths when in possession. I'd just look for a similar player to Carra, but one obviously younger and with more pace!

But because of Aggers injury record, it puts us in the difficult position of needing one who is both strong and dominant at defending, but also one who is confortable on the ball.

spot on.

Because Agger's so comfy on the ball, he gets extra brownie points amongst many Liverpool supporters, Oh look at him...he's so slick.

He's also been a waste of ****in time if we're being totally honest.

His injury record makes grim reading and no-one can deny that.

[DannyMan2006]

What's also brilliant, is that he insists on using the last 4 seasons - but not the last 5. Because if he includes the last 5, he'd have to include a season where Agger played 43 games in one campaign

In fairness, even if he includes that season, it doesn't make for much better reading does it? I wouldn't lose sleep if Agger was sold this summer for a decent fee.

In terms of players being available on a regular basis, I would say the CB position is second to only that of goalkeeper when it comes to needing a player to play week in, week out to strike up a solid foundation in a team.

If he stays I'll also be happy mind, I'll just hope as usual that he finally gets over his injury problems.

[CJ]

so what craigy is saying is that one season 5 years ago is more representative than the last 4?

We can include it but it doesnt change that he wont play many games because he gets injured too much.

[Rudo]

That was a long time ago though. He's 26, he'll never play 40 games in a season again.

We can't rely on Agger at all and to be honest, while I rate him extremely highly I'd probably sell him.

so one season out of 5 gets highlighted and that was his first season

[DannyMan2006]

spot on.

Because Agger's so comfy on the ball, he gets extra brownie points amongst many Liverpool supporters, Oh look at him...he's so slick.

He's also been a waste of ****in time if we're being totally honest.

His injury record makes grim reading and no-one can deny that.

But you can understand why. A defender who is good on the ball can improve a side so much as they can build from the back.

Liverpool FC need a player of his ability and it's why we need a CB in the summer who is both strong and dominant but also classy in possession. Big bucks.

[danperkins]

In fairness, even if he includes that season, it doesn't make for much better reading does it? I wouldn't lose sleep if Agger was sold this summer for a decent fee.

In terms of players being available on a regular basis, I would say the CB position is second to only that of goalkeeper when it comes to needing a player to play week in, week out to strike up a solid foundation in a team.

If he stays I'll also be happy mind, I'll just hope as usual that he finally gets over his injury problems.

[DannyMan2006]

so what craigy is saying is that one season 5 years ago is more representative than the last 4?

We can include it but it doesnt change that he wont play many games because he gets injured too much.

It's unlikely but he could get over his injury problems. It is possible.

[Rudo]

so what craigy is saying is that one season 5 years ago is more representative than the last 4?

We can include it but it doesnt change that he wont play many games because he gets injured too much.

seems like it.

[CJ]

spot on.

Because Agger's so comfy on the ball, he gets extra brownie points amongst many Liverpool supporters, Oh look at him...he's so slick.

He's also been a waste of ****in time if we're being totally honest.

His injury record makes grim reading and no-one can deny that.

not sure what you have against passing. I think you missed your calling and should have supported dirty leeds under don r.

when you are a top team you dont need two tacklers. It must be to our advantage to have a good mix? So looking at what he gives when he plays i think a ball playing CB is a must. Pair him with Skrtel or carra or a.n other.

[Rudo]

not sure what you have against passing. I think you missed your calling and should have supported dirty leeds under don r.

when you are a top team you dont need two tacklers. It must be to our advantage to have a good mix? So looking at what he gives when he plays i think a ball playing CB is a must. Pair him with Skrtel or carra or a.n other.

Did i say i had anything against passing

I said because Agger's so comfy on the ball, it earns him more brownie points with many Liverpool fans...RIGHTLY OR WRONGLY.

[CJ]

Did i say i had anything against passing

I said because Agger's so comfy on the ball, it earns him more brownie points with many Liverpool fans...RIGHTLY OR WRONGLY.

i may be wrong but you refer to tippy tappy **** and was going on about fans saying agger is sooo slick or something like that.

it does read to me that you dont like the passing game and would prefer a more up and at em physical approach. could be wrong so sorry if i am. just how i read your posts.

[Rudo]

i may be wrong but you refer to tippy tappy **** and was going on about fans saying agger is sooo slick or something like that.

it does read to me that you dont like the passing game and would prefer a more up and at em physical approach. could be wrong so sorry if i am. just how i read your posts.

nah you've misunderstood the whole thing.