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by **the return of HAS** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:52 pm

If Joaquin doesnt end up at Chelsea than yes Duff will play. And the Russains favouite player was Terry last season, Duff was second. And that was before Robben and Co turned up.

Duff is good player but he is not on the same level as Robben and probarly Joaquin.

But that is the system they use and Gerrard will easily be accomodated.

by **Woollyback** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:59 pm

Chelsea's one redeeming feature is that of their 3 best players (Terry, Lampard, Robben) 2 are English

I can't remember how much they paid for Lampard, anyone remember?

by **the return of HAS** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:00 pm

Woollyback wrote:Chelsea's one redeeming feature is that of their 3 best players (Terry, Lampard, Robben) 2 are English

I can't remember how much they paid for Lampard, anyone remember?

11 Million

by **Woollyback** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:01 pm

bargain

by **Ciggy** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:03 pm

You can see a mile off they only want gerrard to give fat frank a rest, and Duff was saying today thats hes knackerd the whole team are, thats why they are conceding goals of late

by **the return of HAS** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:08 pm

Out of all of Rafa signings I think although Alonso was the most expensive he will represent the best value for money.

He is right out of the top bracket of youngsters in Europe, it was a real coup to get him too Anfield. He is like a newer improved version of Hamann. Though Hamann's passing is good, Alonso is a bit more positive and constructive with his usage of the ball, he is always looking to start a good move.

He will be a big part of the future of this team.

by **yckatbjywtbiastkamb** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:12 pm

the return of HAS wrote:
John Barnes' Granny wrote:I think Stu that Benitez has 3 central midfielders in mind in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Look at what he has played this season when he has had most of his midfielders fit:

Alonso Hamman

Gerrard Garcia Riise

This is echoed by Benitez' Valencia side, when he would play Aimar, Albelda and Baraja in the centre.

Gerrard could learn a lot from Alonso. Gerrard has many bad habits such as his desire to hit killer balls with every touch, when really 90% of really good midfield play means recycling and keeping posession.

Spot on JBG.

I don't think the Gerrard is that well suited to the way Rafa wants to play anyway. Rafa likes his players to play a short passing game. Gerrard hasn't developed that part of his game yet. It's the final stage for him and I think he will have to learn that at Chelsea because they play that way a lot.

hey man, he aint gone yet

by **the return of HAS** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:13 pm

yckatbjywtbiastkamb wrote:
the return of HAS wrote:
John Barnes' Granny wrote:I think Stu that Benitez has 3 central midfielders in mind in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Look at what he has played this season when he has had most of his midfielders fit:

Alonso Hamman

Gerrard Garcia Riise

This is echoed by Benitez' Valencia side, when he would play Aimar, Albelda and Baraja in the centre.

Gerrard could learn a lot from Alonso. Gerrard has many bad habits such as his desire to hit killer balls with every touch, when really 90% of really good midfield play means recycling and keeping posession.

Spot on JBG.

I don't think the Gerrard is that well suited to the way Rafa wants to play anyway. Rafa likes his players to play a short passing game. Gerrard hasn't developed that part of his game yet. It's the final stage for him and I think he will have to learn that at Chelsea because they play that way a lot.

hey man, he aint gone yet

more or less(thats not a question)

by **Woollyback** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:13 pm

agree whole heartedly, Alonso for £10m will prove to be one of the biggest bargains of recent footballing years

he will be our best player for years, I've no doubt about it. I read an interview with him in the sunday times before christmas and he's a cool character as well

by **kopite** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:37 pm

Gerrard and Alonso partnership is no doubt the best in the
premiership can you name me a better in the world ??

by **JBG** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:38 pm

It only looks good on paper as yet.

by **yckatbjywtbiastkamb** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:42 pm

John Barnes' Granny wrote:It only looks good on paper as yet.

looked pretty good to me jbg during that period when gerrard came back from injury and we tonked west brom away, beat arsenal and gave chelsea a footballing lesson.
that was on grass i seem to remember.

by **barnesrush** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 2:09 am

alonso will hopeffully be the reason why we finally overtake everton and hold onto 4th as he can control a games tempo like none of our other players especially gerrard who when rushed often easily squanders possession

by **Starbridge42** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 2:40 am

i think alonso is a fantastic midfielder, gerrard is a better tackler and will score more goals but alonso provides that vital ability to put the ball on a tupence from any distance

btw barnsebrush I love your avatr

by **Santa** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 6:41 am

Woollyback wrote:bargain

£11M at the time of transfer was considered a premium. During their West Ham days, Cole was then considered the better prospect out of the midfield trio but the progress Lampard made has really surprised me.

Wonder how Carrick will fare in a better team than Spurs?

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