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by **anfieldadorer** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:49 am

There are currently some positions -due to injuries and under standard players (e.g. josemi, traore, biscan), that need immediate sort-outs or probably some additional players far before thinking of getting rid of Sami (not to mention he's still a decent player)

by **BOODIDDY** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:51 am

Zander Diamond in two years the lad will be prem class. Buy him now and nurture him next year.

by **Leonmc0708** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:30 pm

BOODIDDY wrote:Zander Diamond in two years the lad will be prem class. Buy him now and nurture him next year.

Championship Manager Geek Alert !!

by **mike72** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:51 am

Sami is a legend...OK, so his best days are behind him, but unless we bring in 2 new centre backs in the summer and he becomes 4th choice, we can't afford to let him go. I can't of many better defenders against aerial attacks. If, as seems likely, we sign 1 new centre back to start alongside Carra, I think we would be mad to sell Hyypia and keep Pellegrino.

by **7_Kewell** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:28 am

sami 'was' a great center back....but he is starting to struggle and yes, i'd keep him but i'd also bring in 2 new defenders. we are weak at the back and we need a new 'rock' because our current one is starting to crumble...

by **LiverpoolFan00** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:47 pm

I think we should keep him as back up for next year. He can still do a job when needed.

Don't know if he would be willing to be a squad player though which would be understandable so i think he might go in the summer

by **chindianred** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 3:03 am

yeah i'd say we need cover and future. all our central defenders are getting to the other side of 30 and we need maybe 2 younger but proven defenders to provide cover and future for LFC

by **chindianred** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 3:07 am

in saying that, i wish to add that sami has been a rock and i still rate him as LFC's best defender to date with carra prbably equal to it. sami's reading of the game is superb and it adds to the task of finding a replacement. football is a cruel business. wished players cud play on forever but after 30 probably things slow down a little sigh~
all the best to sami and us

by **chiggz_likes_owen** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:51 pm

Hyypia rox!

by **Red Macgregor** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 5:15 pm

woof woof ! wrote:
stmichael wrote:Do you think he'll still be here next season?

Yes , but I'm not sure about the one after that .

Fair comment !

by **bigmick** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 10:55 am

Most would agree that Sami is probably not the player he was a couple of seasons ago as age kicks in. This is not insurmountable however, Sami would be by no means the first player to redefine his game in the light of a serious reduction in pace. Often this metamorphasis takes a season or so to take place though, players you used to be able to ease out manage to wriggle free and get round the back, where you used to give yourself a yard start for a through ball you now need three etc etc. The most worrying thing, particularly for goalkeepers, strikers and centre-backs is a reduction in agility, notably in 'spring'. This too can be overcome but in the Hyppia -v- Terry near post tussle at Cardiff which led to the second goal, Sami will now know he needs to use his strength to work harder on Terry BEFORE the ball arrives. Its a painful lesson to learn but he can no longer rely on his spring against these blokes, he must resort to cunning and know-how. Sami is probably in that season of transition right now, thinking about his game and the way he can redefine the way he plays next season.
A good example of redefinition is Pelligrino. Completely lacking in any pace whatsoever and devoid of spring. He can't play in the Premiership surely? 'Course he can. With know-how, expertese and experience he has silenced the doubters on this forum within three games. Note how when Ferguson caught him with the slightest touch of his hand in the face, Pella stops and looks like he's been hit by Tyson. Cue ref giving Ferguson a talking to and sending the aesthetically challenged Scot apoplectic with rage. Experience and know-how all in one.
Keep 'em both I say and get another top-class pacey one to join the four. Sami can do the transition, particularly with Pelligrino's help.

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