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Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:16 pm**

Teams he has been in have been successful - both Barcelona and Valencia have been champions whilst he has been a regular player. You dont have to be lightning fast to be a good defender (helps though imho). If you have got a good positional sense then you can get into these positions to stop the attackers.

The Argies arent known to be soft defenders tbh so could well be a good signing and help Hyppia and Carra have a rest now and then + Carra can play def mid so this also maybe an option Rafa is looking at.

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:25 pm**

Mauricio PELLEGRINO
Altura: 1.93m.
Peso: 84.00kg.
Nacionalidad: Argentina
Nacido: 05/10/1971 en Cordoba

2004 Ganador de la UEFA (Valencia CF)
1999 Campeón de Liga (FC Barcelona)
2002 Campeón de Liga (Valencia CF)
2004 Campeón de Liga (Valencia CF)
2000 Finalista de la Liga de Campeones (Valencia CF)
2001 Finalista de la Liga de Campeones (Valencia CF)

90-91 Velez Sarsfield 1 Goles, 14 Partidos (-)
91-92 Velez Sarsfield 3 Goles, 27 Partidos (-)
92-93 Velez Sarsfield 1 Goles, 15 Partidos (-)
93-94 Velez Sarsfield 2 Goles, 24 Partidos (-)
94-95 Velez Sarsfield 1 Goles, 28 Partidos (-)
95-96 Velez Sarsfield 1 Goles, 30 Partidos (-)
96-97 Velez Sarsfield 2 Goles, 30 Partidos (-)
97-98 Velez Sarsfield 18 Partidos (-)
98-99 FC Barcelona 23 Partidos (-)
99-00 Velez Sarsfield 2 Partidos (-)
99-00 Valencia CF 1 Goles, 33 Partidos 17 Partidos (Liga de Campeones)
00-01 Valencia CF 26 Partidos 16 Partidos (Liga de Campeones)
01-02 Valencia CF 1 Goles, 30 Partidos 6 Partidos (UEFA)
02-03 Valencia CF 1 Goles, 28 Partidos 11 Partidos (Liga de Campeones)
03-04 Valencia CF 2 Goles, 20 Partidos
04-05 Valencia CF 1 Partidos (Liga de Campeones)

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:26 pm**

ICE-MAN wrote:pace at 33 ?

have u seriously ever seen him play i havent? i dont get to watch much spanish football

when people reach 32 they suddenly stop being able to run? there's plenty of athletes at that age who still perform.

and if you haven't seen him how can you judge him?

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:41 pm**

Just look at Paul MacGrath , execellent defender carried on till he was ,what, 38? Denise whats his name for the scum another great defender. And dont forget of course the Arsenal back 4 , Tony Adams and co

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:42 pm**

I actually meant pace as in Henchoz never posssesed any.

However I am assured by a friend who supports Valencia he is mobile enough.

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:44 pm**

well who do u know at 33 that can run fsater than henry defoe, i know these are two of the fastest in the league but its who he will be coming up against!

bottom line hes too old 33 and moving to a new country with new language etc! ITS A MISTAKE! :cool:

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:45 pm**

having seen the stats, he creates goal as well.

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:45 pm**

ICE-MAN wrote:well who do u know at 33 that can run fasater than henry defoe,

Henry Defoe, didn't he win 100m Gold in Athens ?

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:53 pm**

Leonmc0708 wrote:
ICE-MAN wrote:well who do u know at 33 that can run fasater than henry defoe,

Henry Defoe, didn't he win 100m Gold in Athens ?

No, Henry Defoe is one of the most tasteful guitarist on today’s scene he can cross all the different styles of music with the ease of a true pro! Defoe may be known for his work with the legendary British bands Central Line and Hindsight. Central Line are best known remembered for their international hits such as Walking into Sunshine. His subsequent work has highlighted his versatility as a musician and vocalist, playing wooden flute in addition to his acoustic and his electric guitar virtuosity. This man has worked with David Grant (Voice coach for FAME ACADEMY), Grover Washington, Ronnie Laws, Robert Palmer, Roy Ayres, Lenny Kravitz, Sly and Robbie, Gwen Guthrie, Steve Williamson and we could go on!

There he is!

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:55 pm**

good call!!

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:59 pm**

C'mon guys, ICE-MAN wants to know if anybody knows a player at 33 that can run faster than henry defoe

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:01 pm**

I think yes what about you ?

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:06 pm**

anfieldadorer wrote:C'mon guys, ICE-MAN wants to know if anybody knows a player at 33 that can run faster than henry defoe

i've got a record player that at 33 looks like its faster than our man henry defoe there.

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but coming back to the pellegrino pace thing... i DID just find a report of the liverpool v valencia game that contains a sentence describing heskey beating pellegrino with his pace. the donkey did miss though, in the end...

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:24 pm**

Leonmc0708 wrote:
Santa wrote:anyone knows what Pellegrino can offer to the team that Henchoz can't?

Pace, league winning medals, past glory with Rafa.

I am not sure at 33, he joined because he is pacy, and as far as past glory with Rafa is concerned, I certainly do not want to see this club ends up being "Rafa's Old Boys Club".

I have't seen him played before, so I can comment intelligently. But signing a defender at 33 sure sounds strange. So unless he is technically superb, I can't see how he can dislodge Hyppia and Carra, more like a back up?

Anyone here followed La Liga closely?

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:26 pm**

anfieldadorer wrote:C'mon guys, ICE-MAN wants to know if anybody knows a player at 33 that can run faster than henry defoe

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