2 things from the match

[deacon]

1. How funny was it when Gerrard pushed Grant over in the first half? Grant tried to make out as if nothing happened.

 

2. How sick was Yossi's run for Torres' goal? Not sure we have any other player in our squad who could have done that, it was Arsenal-esque.

[Guest PaulMcC]

What does Arsenal-esque mean?

[Guest Toxteth O'Grady]

What does Arsenal-esque mean?

 

"attractive"

[Rich Gobey]

Arsenal-esque is sick alright.

[D.Boon]

Yossi was sick

[ManxRed]

Is this the same as 'ill' or 'bad'?

 

Anyone down enough with the kids to let me know?

[yellow jumper]

yossi was running for the toilet.

[_00_deathscar]

@ this thread.

[Rory Fitzgerald]

1. How funny was it when Gerrard pushed Grant over in the first half? Grant tried to make out as if nothing happened.

 

2. How sick was Yossi's run for Torres' goal? Not sure we have any other player in our squad who could have done that, it was Arsenal-esque.

 

It was sick, man !

[stonty]

1. How funny was it when Gerrard pushed Grant over in the first half? Grant tried to make out as if nothing happened.

 

 

Like when Father Ted kicked Bishop Brennan up the a***-esque

[shanks59]

1. How funny was it when Gerrard pushed Grant over in the first half? Grant tried to make out as if nothing happened.

 

2. How sick was Yossi's run for Torres' goal? Not sure we have any other player in our squad who could have done that, it was Arsenal-esque.

 

Pity he did f*** all else all game .. get rid

[Guest Toxteth O'Grady]

Love Yossi. Cracking player.

[deacon]

Yossi is a brilliant player. When I say Arsenal-esque, I mean a player who can play between the lines and move the ball forward whilst rarely giving it away. You watch Arsenal and Barca play and they have 3 or 4 players who can do that and Yossi is the same. When playing a side like Chelsea who are so strong defensively, it's players like Yossi who can find the extra yard of space. Of course he's really weak, and I'm surprised Rafa didn't match him up against Cole earlier as Essien was a bit too strong for him at times, but to say we should get rid is total rubbish.

[D.Boon]

I mean a player who can move the ball forward whilst rarely giving it away.

 

Were there 2 Yossi's playing last night?

 

The one i saw gave it away constantly

[deacon]

Were there 2 Yossi's playing last night?

 

The one i saw gave it away constantly

 

Probably not the best game to prove my point there!

 

But in fairness, no player kept the ball well last night, in keeping with all Chelsea v Liverpool games. The weather wouldn't have helped either as so many passes ended up short. Generally, his ball retention is excellent. How anyone can be doubting his ability after producing the outstanding bit of play in either leg of a semi final is beyond me.

[Old red eyes]

Probably not the best game to prove my point there!

 

But in fairness, no player kept the ball well last night, in keeping with all Chelsea v Liverpool games. The weather wouldn't have helped either as so many passes ended up short. Generally, his ball retention is excellent. How anyone can be doubting his ability after producing the outstanding bit of play in either leg of a semi final is beyond me.

 

He was s***e against Fulham and Brum as well. Although he was asked to play LW and it's quite clear he can't.

Squad player maybe. But if people think he's good enough to be part of a starting 11 and it turns out to be that way then we're f***ed for next sason.

[shanks59]

Yossi is a brilliant player. When I say Arsenal-esque, I mean a player who can play between the lines and move the ball forward whilst rarely giving it away. You watch Arsenal and Barca play and they have 3 or 4 players who can do that and Yossi is the same. When playing a side like Chelsea who are so strong defensively, it's players like Yossi who can find the extra yard of space. Of course he's really weak, and I'm surprised Rafa didn't match him up against Cole earlier as Essien was a bit too strong for him at times, but to say we should get rid is total rubbish.

 

 

In the premiership, this is a contradiction of the highest order

 

He isn't good enough to be a starter.

 

Would he get near the a***/Manc/CSKA London teams?

[shanks59]

He was s***e against Fulham and Brum as well. Although he was asked to play LW and it's quite clear he can't.

Squad player maybe. But if people think he's good enough to be part of a starting 11 and it turns out to be that way then we're f***ed for next sason.

 

Jesus, we agree on something ..

[Billy Dane]

Last night I would have switched Yossi and Gerrard around. Yossi would have got closer to Torres and Torres would have strengthed the right/left wing and produced more end product.

[Mike]

the only use for benayoun is behind the striker.

 

why rafa plays him wide is a mystery as he's bloody abject when he does.

[CarraLegend]

He isn't good enough to be a starter.

 

Yeah you've mentioned it a lot

[Old red eyes]

the only use for benayoun is behind the striker.

 

why rafa plays him wide is a mystery as he's bloody abject when he does.

 

When i looked at the team sheet and realised we had a left side consisting of Benayoun and Riise my jaw dropped.

[shanks59]

the only use for benayoun is behind the striker.

 

why rafa plays him wide is a mystery as he's bloody abject when he does.

 

Agreed, but he Rafa is never gonna play him there.

[Tosh]

is sick the new phat?

[So Cal Red]

the only use for benayoun is behind the striker.

 

why rafa plays him wide is a mystery as he's bloody abject when he does.

 

agreed. Benayoun can be a Litmanen/Bergkamp-type 2nd striker... but he's always asked to play on the flank, which just negates his strengths.