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[Ace Ventura]

I really hope we can get this lads work permit sorted in the summer.
I have only seen brief clips but he's looked really exciting in them and looks a great prospect.
It could give us an extra bit of pace next season.
Great result btw Sabre, hope yous can beat the so called galacticos next.

[Sabre]

Thanks Ace Ventura , but

I really hope we can get this lads work permit sorted in the summer.

What for? he's been in Albacete many months and one of the reasons to come to RS, is that he fulfills the necessary months here in order he's given the Spanish Passport. With the months fulfilled he'll get the passport, and with the passport the work permit is not necessary as he won't be counted as Chilean but Spanish.

[Ola Mr Benitez]

I can't remember the last time I have been so excited about a player who is about to join us.  Sabre, thanks for the excellent work you have been doing, although it sounds like you enjoyed your last visit to see him play!!!

[stmichael]

well sociedad are playing real madrid this weekend. be interesting to see how gonzalez performs up against becks.

[Paul C]

well sociedad are playing real madrid this weekend. be interesting to see how gonzalez performs up against becks.

Wonder if it's on Sky, if it is I'll be Sky+ing it 

[Morth]

Mark will have to watch out, we all know Becham's fantastic defensive runs and tackles. 

[Paul C]

The game is on Sky on Saturday night so we can see Gonzo in action

[Sabre]

You'll see how loved is Real Sociedad in that stadium

[stmichael]

gonzo

[Paul C]

gonzo

[tubby]

By Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo

RAFA BENITEZ says the successful loan spell of Mark Gonzalez to Real Sociedad has underlined the Chilean winger's potential to have a major impact at Anfield.

The 21-year-old has earned rave reviews in La Liga since returning to Spain in January.

Gonzalez was forced into a move when his first application for a British work permit was rejected.

Benitez is hopeful there will be no such obstacles preventing Gonzalez's arrival this summer.

And the Spanish boss isn't disguising his excitement at the prospect of working with the South American, who he's sure will be a big hit on Merseyside.

"Mark is playing really well in Spain. He's been one of the best players for Real Sociedad, and all the reports have been impressive about him," said Benitez.

"He has been playing good football against all the top clubs in Spain, including those who are doing well in the Champions League and include some of the best defenders in Europe.

"He has shown he can be a player who can be a fantastic signing for us when he is given the opportunity. I know he will be liked by our supporters because of the qualities he has with his pace, his technical ability and his bravery.

"I'm sure he will give us a lot of very enjoyable afternoons watching him play."

Gonzalez is hopeful of securing a European passport ahead of the start of next season, otherwise the Reds will face another anxious wait to see if the player fulfils work permit criteria.

Benitez and his scouts have compiled an impressive video dossier highlighting Gonzalez's many excellent displays for Albacete and Real Sociedad.

"Mark was injured for a long time and needed to improve his fitness, but now he's back to the level he was when we decided to sign him," added Benitez.

Meanwhile, Daniel Agger is likely to miss this weekend's visit of Bolton with a shin problem.

Agger, who was today named Denmark's young player of the year, has been suffering with the complaint for several weeks.

Didi Hamann has recovered from a back problem which has sidelined him for the last fortnight and can return to the squad.

Rushden and Diamonds triallist Lee Tomlin, who featured in last night's 2-1 defeat for Liverpool Reserves, is being assessed at Melwood as the Reds decide whether to make him the latest of their young English recruits

[Sabre]

It's good Rafa agrees Thank you Bavlondon.

The Bravery point is true. He's nothing more than a player on loan after all, not actually a Real Sociedad player, but the press looks for him to hear his opinions, and puts him in the headlines.

Bravery yes, is soemthing that describes well Mark. He was asked yesterday if a point will be good in Madrid's stadium, and he even put an annoyed face answering that they're no monsters and we must seek the 3 points no matter what. You see in his face he mean it.


Beckham has the same old troubles in his back again, and he won't have a duel against Gonzo. Zidane might not recover in time too, and Roverto Carlos was sent off las week. 3 important missing players, which is nice. Raul Bravo (former Leeds player), Mejia, and some of the subs that Madrid has, are average at best.

Mikel Alonso will be in the bench so with Gonzo and the rest of the lads, I don't bloody care to face Milan AC. We can do it.
On a side note, I don't use to bother my players, but I'll try to get a photo signed by him, and dedicated to all of you. I had always shame to bother players, but if I explain quickly that it's for you I think he'll do it. Then scan it and post it, it would be a great end to this thread when the season ends, hopefully saved from relegation (I'm optimist, after Madrid we have an easier calendar, where as other have not)

[red37]

that would be a nice gesture. thankyou sabre.
and i hope you stuff 'em!! 

[ICE-MAN]

Best of luck to the team sabre, I hope ye stuff madrid!

Thats some brilliant reporting on gonzales, thank you, im starting to realise why rafa was so desperate to get him a permit or passport so that he could play in england!

He looks like a quality player and someone who could do some damage in the premiership next season!

[Paul C]

Just watching him on Sky Sports now, he looks a very good play player, I like how lively he is and also how positive he is on the ball, I think he could do a crackin job behind the strikers if he didn't play on the left.

Fingers crossed Sociedad can at least get an equilizer