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by **liamac** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:33 pm

John Walsh would of been a better option for sure . If Hamman isnt fit enough to play a full 90 mins as i think is probably the case, then Walsh would be a fair bet if only to give the lad more experience in the first team.
But like Andy said , its shop window time , and maybe thats the reason Raffa is playing him...................Just hope it pays off

by **The Canadian Red Army** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:33 pm

i think andy is correct, and this will be the last time diao plays for us. Im sensing hes gone this week, so everyone wave bye bye.

by **fivecups** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:34 pm

andy_g wrote:i can only think of 2 explanations for picking diao.

1. hamman is injured or tired
2. its shop window time for salif

i'm hoping its number 2. surely even the arch muppet can make himself look like a footballer against norwich and get someone interested. surely?

I can't see this shop window arguement. Why would you player in an important match like this just to try and get him sold? You play the best team thats fit/ fresh on the day.

by **murphy0151** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:35 pm

The Canadian Red Army wrote:i think andy is correct, and this will be the last time diao plays for us. Im sensing hes gone this week, so everyone wave bye bye.

Do you really think anyone will pay him 30,000 grand aweek, apart from our selves. I dont, not on his most recent performances.

by **anfieldadorer** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:36 pm

the whole competition we are in remains a long way to go, whilst players available are relatively too few due to injuries. We have mainly Kewell, Alonso, Baros and Cisse already in the long list of injured players. How many players again to be the next victims for 'only' norwich game?
You'll bet Rafa wouldn't choose Diao if there are plenty of options. You have to face it that hamann today is not as fresh as young hamann some years ago.

It's simply because of Rafa has not many choices.

by **LFC #1** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:37 pm

murphy0151 wrote:Do you no what I do hope he plays his socks off today and someone comes in for him in this transfer window. Would be nice.

as long as he is wearing our shirt I will support him and hope he plays well, unfortunately i can't remeber him doing that for a long time.

by **andy_g** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:38 pm

fivecups wrote:I can't see this shop window arguement. Why would you player in an important match like this just to try and get him sold? You play the best team thats fit/ fresh on the day.

this is a totally winnable match and rafa must know what he's doing as regards the team. its ateam that can win the game. and i can't think of any other reason to start diao.

by **fivecups** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:42 pm

andy_g wrote:
fivecups wrote:I can't see this shop window arguement. Why would you player in an important match like this just to try and get him sold? You play the best team thats fit/ fresh on the day.

this is a totally winnable match and rafa must know what he's doing as regards the team. its ateam that can win the game. and i can't think of any other reason to start diao.

I'd say lack of alternatives is the reason.

Agree with Anfield Adorer on Didi. Do you think thats why Traore's not playing? I would have liked to see him start.

by **wee_boi888** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:43 pm

Diao...*sigh*

The only good thing i can say about him is that he scored from halfway with a volley for me in Pro Evolution Soccer 2 couple of years ago!!!

by **LFC #1** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:45 pm

Biscan isn't injured, I think he's off to Southampton cos he is completley out of favour.

by **zarababe** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 5:03 pm

.. well good result.. 2-1 .. alomost predicted it right... wonder how the boys in the predictions league did

... and now for the transfers.. apparently the boss was on his Laptop late last night..

.. bring on the fresh legs.. and Morientes tooo

by **Leonmc0708** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 5:14 pm

Big shout out to Diao who played OK, and did make an mega important tackle on the edge of our 18 yard box just before Luis G scored.

Anyway, lets get rid of the donkey now.....

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