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HacksawJimDuggin wrote:I have said for a while now that I believe Rafa wants to play a 3-5-2 when he can next year. That line up laid out by Redman would give us a great chance of winning the league.

Lando_Griffin wrote:He's been getting some rave reviews, that is for certain.

I think it is beyond doubt that Rafa sees Alves as a winger/wingback, and certainly NOT a fullback.

If we signed him, I believe the trick would be to find the right balance between him and Finnan.
Assuming that Gonzalez is granted a permit/Spanish Citizenship, and Aurelio signs as well, I'd imagine us lining up for most games like this:

                                      Reina
   Finnan                  JC               Sami                   Aurelio

                           Sissoko
                                            Alonso
Alves                                                                      Gonzalez
                             Gerrard
                             
                                         

No one really knows who Rafa will sign upfront, which is a good thing as someone said in another thread.

IF he signed Alves, and DID decided to go 3-5-2, it would be a bit harsh on Finnan, as he's been outstanding.
4-4-2, and Sissoko will struggle to remain in the team.

I think, in his heart of hearts, Rafa longs for his 4-2-3-1 formation he utilised at Valencia. I could be wrong, but should the mooted signings come to fruition, then he will have the players to do it.

With Mark Gonzalez and Daniel Alves bombing down the wings (assuming they can settle and adapt to the Premiership), a top-drawer hitman upfront a-la David Villa (unlikely, perhaps, but the guy is phenomonal), and with Gerrard sitting just behind the striker, doing what he does better than anyone in the World, we would doubtless be the best team in the Premiership.

I honestly believe that no-one, not even Sh*tski with Shevchenko and Ballack could touch that unit.
We'd have the league's best 'keeper, the best defence, the best midfield, and a front line to match anyone in the World.

All with 4 signings, 1 of which has already gone through (Gonzalez),  1 which is almost complete (Aurelio, according to Benitez's comments), 1 who has said he wants to come (Alves), and one who is, admittedly, highly unlikely.

Rafa can find another striker, though, and will probably get a better one for half the bloody price, knowing him!!!!!


Are you scared, Chav Scum?

You f*cking should be.

That team and line up excites me immensely. I would say that Defoe would be a perfect centre forward to finish off what would be the quickest team in the Premier league.

Come on Rafa, get these players (Aurelio, Alves etc) signed up and lets get this show on the road. 

HacksawJimDuggin wrote:

Lando_Griffin wrote:He's been getting some rave reviews, that is for certain.

I think it is beyond doubt that Rafa sees Alves as a winger/wingback, and certainly NOT a fullback.

If we signed him, I believe the trick would be to find the right balance between him and Finnan.
Assuming that Gonzalez is granted a permit/Spanish Citizenship, and Aurelio signs as well, I'd imagine us lining up for most games like this:

                                      Reina
   Finnan                  JC               Sami                   Aurelio

                           Sissoko
                                            Alonso
Alves                                                                      Gonzalez
                             Gerrard
                             
                                         

No one really knows who Rafa will sign upfront, which is a good thing as someone said in another thread.

IF he signed Alves, and DID decided to go 3-5-2, it would be a bit harsh on Finnan, as he's been outstanding.
4-4-2, and Sissoko will struggle to remain in the team.

I think, in his heart of hearts, Rafa longs for his 4-2-3-1 formation he utilised at Valencia. I could be wrong, but should the mooted signings come to fruition, then he will have the players to do it.

With Mark Gonzalez and Daniel Alves bombing down the wings (assuming they can settle and adapt to the Premiership), a top-drawer hitman upfront a-la David Villa (unlikely, perhaps, but the guy is phenomonal), and with Gerrard sitting just behind the striker, doing what he does better than anyone in the World, we would doubtless be the best team in the Premiership.

I honestly believe that no-one, not even Sh*tski with Shevchenko and Ballack could touch that unit.
We'd have the league's best 'keeper, the best defence, the best midfield, and a front line to match anyone in the World.

All with 4 signings, 1 of which has already gone through (Gonzalez),  1 which is almost complete (Aurelio, according to Benitez's comments), 1 who has said he wants to come (Alves), and one who is, admittedly, highly unlikely.

Rafa can find another striker, though, and will probably get a better one for half the bloody price, knowing him!!!!!


Are you scared, Chav Scum?

You f*cking should be.

That team and line up excites me immensely. I would say that Defoe would be a perfect centre forward to finish off what would be the quickest team in the Premier league.

Come on Rafa, get these players (Aurelio, Alves etc) signed up and lets get this show on the road. 

lovebetis wrote:i think that Alves could go to Liverpool, because he has won a title with Sevilla FC. really, Alves could go out of Sevilla.

I hope so. 

Cool Hand Luke wrote:If Barcelona want Alves as their first choice right back or right winger(they dont really play a right winger) then he will go there.

Havent seen him play, but I would like to keep Kromkamp if he is willing to stay, Rafa doesnt really play out and out attacking fullbacks like Arsneal or Real Madrid, and Alves sounds like that sort of player, if he does come I would guess that he would come as the first choice right winger.