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[crazyhorse]

Thommo, can you provide evidence that he can succeed over here? From the one year we've witnessed over here there are more questions than answers, and any answers are pretty negative at that. Check out the Aquilani thread around the times he was here and playing and see how many thought he had the potential to be great. It ain't many

Don't say 2 goals and 7 assists because that's neither here nor there

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that

I believe I am old enough, wise enough and knowledgable enough to see when a player has class.
Aquilani has class and did a decent job here under the circumstances. He didnt pull up any trees but he wasnt sh'ite either. He is braver than Miereles and more skillful than Lucas. Im not saying he will be spectacular but I cant believe that people say he isnt suited to the Prem when the likes of Kuyt, Lucas and Fu*king Maxi have played out of their skin since KK has taken over. I disagree that 7 assists and 2 goals are neither here or there because it adds up to 9 goals for us. That is very important in my eyes and Im really not ar'sed that few thought he had potential. Most of them thought he was a direct replacement for Alonso which wasnt true.
Aquilani might become a great player for LFC and there is no doubt in my mind that with the right coaching he could prove all those doubters wrong

I agree... Rafa bought him, wrapped him in cotton wool then discarded him.. Roy did nothing at all with him and shipped him out first chance he got. He has had a rough trot here, never moaned and stayed professional.

He is a good player, and Thommo is right. With the right coaching, and a decent crack of the whip he would be boss.

[Greavesie]

well I hope the three responses there are correct, I really do

[Thommo's perm]

Thommo, can you provide evidence that he can succeed over here? From the one year we've witnessed over here there are more questions than answers, and any answers are pretty negative at that. Check out the Aquilani thread around the times he was here and playing and see how many thought he had the potential to be great. It ain't many

Don't say 2 goals and 7 assists because that's neither here nor there

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that

I believe I am old enough, wise enough and knowledgable enough to see when a player has class.
Aquilani has class and did a decent job here under the circumstances. He didnt pull up any trees but he wasnt sh'ite either. He is braver than Miereles and more skillful than Lucas. Im not saying he will be spectacular but I cant believe that people say he isnt suited to the Prem when the likes of Kuyt, Lucas and Fu*king Maxi have played out of their skin since KK has taken over. I disagree that 7 assists and 2 goals are neither here or there because it adds up to 9 goals for us. That is very important in my eyes and Im really not ar'sed that few thought he had potential. Most of them thought he was a direct replacement for Alonso which wasnt true.
Aquilani might become a great player for LFC and there is no doubt in my mind that with the right coaching he could prove all those doubters wrong

I agree... Rafa bought him, wrapped him in cotton wool then discarded him.. Roy did nothing at all with him and shipped him out first chance he got. He has had a rough trot here, never moaned and stayed professional.

He is a good player, and Thommo is right. With the right coaching, and a decent crack of the whip he would be boss.

Correct
He is always looking for the forward pass, the opening, the through ball, the defence splitting pass. That alone should make people appreciate what weve been missing for a long time.
He was treated terribly by Rafa and Woy which justifies his reluctance to come back. Lets hope KK can convince him things will be different. If not lets get as much money we can and move on.

[crazyhorse]

And... how much money would we have to spend to improve on him? getting him back would be like getting a new player, with the advangtage of him knowing the club and the fans and the league. And lets face it if Milan want him he aint no mug. I know Italian football is slower and more precise but he can and will make it here if he was given a chance.

Sadly I dont think it will happen.

[ethanr]

Thommo, can you provide evidence that he can succeed over here? From the one year we've witnessed over here there are more questions than answers, and any answers are pretty negative at that. Check out the Aquilani thread around the times he was here and playing and see how many thought he had the potential to be great. It ain't many

Don't say 2 goals and 7 assists because that's neither here nor there

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that

Reckon he's a kenny type of player meself . Kenny in the past was very attacking and goals came from all over the shop . Aquilani would provide the the creativity in midfield and provide our attackers be they strikers or wingers with ammo , he would be ideal for kenny infact . Wouldn't it be good to have a choice of attacking midfielders in the squad , be they aquilani , meireles ,adamor gerrard . Wouldn't it be boss to have a strong squad for kenny to pick from . Aquilani or poulson/cole/ maxi no brainer imo.

I believe he is a talented player as well, but I just feel he does not want to be here and that Adam is a better player.

Do you think Adam would fit as a Kenny type player as well? Or do you think Aqua would be better to have than Adam?

[Igor Zidane]

Think I'd rather have Adam Ethan. Adam's got a brilliant left peg and his set pieces would bring a serious danger but i can't see why they can't operate in the same midfield

[Kenny Kan]

Aquaman: IMO he's a bit of a conundrum. Like many others I think he is a pretty talented footballer who has a touch of class to his game, his passing, vision and movement looked good when he was here and he's more talented than a few of our current midfielders.

On the flipside I don't know if he's got the 'head' to make it here, I don't know if he's mentally strong enough to 'get in there' against a Bolton side on a cold wet and windy December night at the Reebok. I think he needs to 'man up' for the PL and put his injuries into the history books. Even Rafa stated that he thought some of Aquallani's injuries were 'in his head'. I'm not sure if he's psychologically healthy enough to make a name for himself in England.

Either way, letting him go or keeping him will be a massive decision because if he went and flourished we'd be kicking ourselves. If he stayed and turned out to be useless we'll be doing the same. However, if he stayed and was able to put any doubts we (I) have about him to bed, then it could turn out to be a fantastic move by the club.

[RED BEERGOGGLES]

I trust Dalglish implicitly to make the correct decision for the Reds....If he feels Aquilani can enhance the overall team then he will be brought back, and effectively become an integral part of Liverpool's midfield next season ...

[Kenny Kan]

I trust Dalglish implicitly to make the correct decision for the Reds....If he feels Aquilani can enhance the overall team then he will be brought back, and effectively become an integral part of Liverpool's midfield next season ...

Yeah but what do you think about him RBG?

[7_Kewell]

personally i don't think he's coming back.  From the looks of it Juve don't want to pay, but Milan might.

There's also the no small fact he's made it clear he doesn't want to return

[RED BEERGOGGLES]

I trust Dalglish implicitly to make the correct decision for the Reds....If he feels Aquilani can enhance the overall team then he will be brought back, and effectively become an integral part of Liverpool's midfield next season ...

Yeah but what do you think about him RBG?

I personally feel he warrants another chance . I also think he is not without ability ,and certainly capable of fitting into a more progressive midfield ...

[kazza]

Thommo, can you provide evidence that he can succeed over here? From the one year we've witnessed over here there are more questions than answers, and any answers are pretty negative at that. Check out the Aquilani thread around the times he was here and playing and see how many thought he had the potential to be great. It ain't many

Don't say 2 goals and 7 assists because that's neither here nor there

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that

I believe I am old enough, wise enough and knowledgable enough to see when a player has class.
Aquilani has class and did a decent job here under the circumstances. He didnt pull up any trees but he wasnt sh'ite either. He is braver than Miereles and more skillful than Lucas. Im not saying he will be spectacular but I cant believe that people say he isnt suited to the Prem when the likes of Kuyt, Lucas and Fu*king Maxi have played out of their skin since KK has taken over. I disagree that 7 assists and 2 goals are neither here or there because it adds up to 9 goals for us. That is very important in my eyes and Im really not ar'sed that few thought he had potential. Most of them thought he was a direct replacement for Alonso which wasnt true.
Aquilani might become a great player for LFC and there is no doubt in my mind that with the right coaching he could prove all those doubters wrong

I agree... Rafa bought him, wrapped him in cotton wool then discarded him.. Roy did nothing at all with him and shipped him out first chance he got. He has had a rough trot here, never moaned and stayed professional.

He is a good player, and Thommo is right. With the right coaching, and a decent crack of the whip he would be boss.

agreed

[Johnny Boy]

I think it's probably for the best if he finds a club in Italy where he clearly wants to be.
He definitely has ability but I am not sure he is suited to our league and the last thing we need is another player with a history of injuries.

[Thommo's perm]

Aquaman: IMO he's a bit of a conundrum. Like many others I think he is a pretty talented footballer who has a touch of class to his game, his passing, vision and movement looked good when he was here and he's more talented than a few of our current midfielders.

On the flipside I don't know if he's got the 'head' to make it here, I don't know if he's mentally strong enough to 'get in there' against a Bolton side on a cold wet and windy December night at the Reebok. I think he needs to 'man up' for the PL and put his injuries into the history books. Even Rafa stated that he thought some of Aquallani's injuries were 'in his head'. I'm not sure if he's psychologically healthy enough to make a name for himself in England.

Either way, letting him go or keeping him will be a massive decision because if he went and flourished we'd be kicking ourselves. If he stayed and turned out to be useless we'll be doing the same. However, if he stayed and was able to put any doubts we (I) have about him to bed, then it could turn out to be a fantastic move by the club.

To be fair Aquilani said most of Rafas problems were in his head as well...

I would welcome him back as I think he would flourish under KK. Get rid of Cole, Poulsen, Jovanovich, Konchesky etc and make way for Alberto
And by the way I wouldnt put too much stock in what players say

[jacdaniel]

Aqua's agent

"I believe that in a couple of days the two clubs will reach an agreement."

Juve, who have failed to qualify for European football next season after finishing seventh in Serie A, had refused to pay the asking price of £16m demanded by the Reds for the player's permanent signature.

However, Zavaglia is confident an agreement will be reached.

"Juve should have paid 16m for the buy-out clause but I don't think there will be any problems regarding the financial aspects," said Zavaglia.

"I believe within the next week everything will be resolved."

He also said there is more than a 50% chance he'll be at Juve next season