The_Rock wrote:maguskwt wrote:poor performance in the second half and was quite boring to watch... I just hope rafa works on the most obvious weakness in our game before the arsenal matches... defending set pieces and reina's inability to catch anything from crosses...
Yeah.......2nd half was a real bore.
Anyway we won......but hate to say it...but we don't have the players to excel in this 4-3-2-1 formation.
1)The bad -
Kuyt and Babel are an embarrassment on the wings. Babel might do a good job on the right but on the left, the opposition players have found the way to neutralize him (ie...he always tries to bring the ball to his right foot).
As for Kuyt......no comments needed.
Alonso....if barcelona really wants to pay 15 million for him....i say just sell him. Lucas did exactly what alonso did.... and if alonso continues this way...it would be better to sell him.
2)The good -
Riise has shown that he is our best left back....period. With him on the team, we defend way lot better on the set pieces (although we still look vulnerable in it). I don't care what others say, but riise is a better defender than auerlio. And thats more essential to a left back.
Gerrard - No comments needed...He is great as ever.
Skertel - Has proved that he is indeed a good purchase. He only had 2 bad games since he came here (his 1st match and against manure). Judge him next season...He will be a colossus like vidic for us.
Lucas - Neat player. But he doesn't look like a world beater i thought he would be (with all the hype about him winning player of the year in brazil)
Torres - No comments needed. 1 chance 1 goal.... Can't imagine what will we do if he is injured...
The ugly -
PHILIP NEVILLE..................... .........

Loved it when he grabbed the windbreaker when he was subbed.....