The return of Xabi

[RafaShanks]

Thought he was fantastic tonight considering his long lay off.

 

Showed what we've missed since he's been out. He was just pinging the ball around for fun with perfect accuracy and vision.

 

Welcome back Xabi.

[Coyler]

Great to see him back ... a little bit off the pace all right, but Torres officially has competition again!

[meepins]

Great to see him back ... a little bit off the pace all right, but Torres officially has competition again!

Let's be honest - it's handsome Xabi hands down.

[alias75]

Looked like he'd never been away and was one of our best players in the time he played. Great to have him back, brings much better balance to the first 11 with Gerrard being able to play in his most effective position.

[Swipe]

Was great tonight.

 

At one stage that smug fruit Stelling said something like "a bet Frank Lampard is happy Steven Gerrard isn't playing tonight- makes things a little bit easier for him".

 

Nicely ignoring the fact that Xabi completely bossed midfield while he was on.

 

c***.

 

ANd Essien MOTM??

 

Jesus.

[Stevie H]

essien was awarded MOTM? really?

 

xabi was the best player on the park by a mile first half, his yellow card looked ridiculous and he just makes us play. shame the forwards were all so bloody off-kilter.

[CaptainXabi]

Xabi and Lucas looked really good together. Xabi just makes everyone else play better, even when he's having a bad game. He's the best.

[GusMcLean]

xabi did look fantastic.

 

Such culture and composure on the ball, an absolute delight to see.

 

As per a post I started on RAWK (when it was working), I feel Alonso and Agger are the pacemakers of our team and are vital to us playing complete, attractive football. It is no coicidence we have had our best run while they were both fit.

[Guz]

Hopefully he gets another 60 minutes or so against Pompey.

 

Cant wait for Agger to get back either

[Tetti]

Xabi and Lucas looked really good together.

 

Yes. Lets keep them together.