Markus Babbel

[Leo No.8]

When did we re-sign Babbel then? Vintage him tonight against Everton - and he looks good for his age...

 

Johnson may have to wait for his chance if the lad keeps playing like that - immaculate in every department.

[StevieC]

When did we re-sign Babbel then? Vintage him tonight against Everton - and he looks good for his age...

 

Johnson may have to wait for his chance if the lad keeps playing like that - immaculate in every department.

 

Except his finishing ;-)

[Leo No.8]

Except his finishing ;-)

 

If he'd have slotted that one in the first half he flashed past the post, it would have really reminded me of Babbel's classic derby goal at Goodison.

[fred milne]

Easily his best display of the season.

[Rory Fitzgerald]

It must be remembered that Everton played in such a way that their play gravitated to our right with Baines and Pieenaar. Given that and no Kuyt ahead of him, he put in a hell of a performance to offer the outlet that he did without leaving us exposed at RB

Edited March 14, 2012 by Rory Fitzgerald

[Raj]

Johnson may have to wait for his chance if the lad keeps playing like that - immaculate in every department.

 

Im glad he played so well, but he's been pretty average in the last couple of games

Understandable that he needs to get back into match fitness and form, but if he keeps that level of performance up then you could be right

[Hassony]

maybe Big Stuff was right after all, Glo Jo was the reason our strikers missed so much

[épieur]

Think he earned himself another start to stake a claim with that performance. Top notch.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if Enrique is the one to make way at first.

[Hieronymus Bosch]

Think he earned himself another start to stake a claim with that performance. Top notch.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if Enrique is the one to make way at first.

Harsh given that they played as well as each other.

[Bogman]

Think he earned himself another start to stake a claim with that performance. Top notch.

Wouldn't be surprised if Enrique is the one to make way at first.

 

 

Eh, can you explain that one to me lad?

 

Sometimes I wonder what game people actually see.

[épieur]

Harsh given that they played as well as each other.

 

Enrique had a few dodgy moments last night that could have cost us. And has looked well dodgy prior to this game.

 

I think Johnson is first choice among the fullbacks in Kenny's mind, so it will be a question of who makes way.

[Chili Palmer]

Enrique had a few dodgy moments last night that could have cost us. And has looked well dodgy prior to this game.

 

I think Johnson is first choice among the fullbacks in Kenny's mind, so it will be a question of who makes way.

 

If GJ is first choice then it will be Kelly that makes way. Enrique is fine, its his first season with us and he was always going to have ups and downs. He won't or at least shouldn't get dropped.

 

Just an aside but sky were making out what a good game Pineaar had. If deserting your position and giving the opposition two goals then I've been judging performances all wrong. The first goal Kelly had a free run and the second goal Pineaar gave the ball away. Great performance. (plus he could have easily been sent off for that lunge at Hendo)

Edited March 14, 2012 by Chili Palmer

[Bogman]

Enrique had a few dodgy moments last night that could have cost us. And has looked well dodgy prior to this game.

 

I think Johnson is first choice among the fullbacks in Kenny's mind, so it will be a question of who makes way.

 

 

From memory, the only foot wrong Enrique did all evening was to slip over in the first half, apart from that, he was back to his normal, strong self.

As Chili said, if anyone will be dropped for Glojo to come back in, will be Kelly.

[johngibo YPC]

maybe Big Stuff was right after all, Glo Jo was the reason our strikers missed so much

 

The three games before have been a nightmare for the 'One of Skrterl or Johnson' win percentage though

[Molby]

got a fright there

 

 

 

there should have been a 'not dead' subheading

[richwilks]

From memory, the only foot wrong Enrique did all evening was to slip over in the first half, apart from that, he was back to his normal, strong self.

As Chili said, if anyone will be dropped for Glojo to come back in, will be Kelly.

 

Enrique does worry me as he gets the wrong side quite often but he's quick enough and strong enough to recover. Johnson and Enrique are first choice, Kelly is excellent backup.

[yellow jumper]

i liked kelly's ambition last night. he should get games. he remains, in my mind, a fantastic alternative to johnson, rather than his replacement at this point though.

[Cooldude]

Gee he looks good

 

Wonder if there's any chance of him at right back and Johnson at right mid, could be a masterstroke or total disaster

Edited March 14, 2012 by Cooldude

[The_Adder]

Gee he looks good

 

Wonder if there's any chance of him at right back and Johnson at right mid, could be a masterstroke or total disaster

 

Cant literally be zero worse than playing Henderson there.

 

Kelly is boss, always said it and so is Enrique, strongest full back around.

[CarraLegend]

Cant literally be zero worse than playing Henderson there.

 

 

f***ing hell man, we get it!

[épieur]

Gee he looks good

 

Wonder if there's any chance of him at right back and Johnson at right mid, could be a masterstroke or total disaster

 

I'd like to see it.

 

Johnson-Spearing-Gerrard-Downing

Suarez-Carroll

 

Old school 4-4-2 with wide men, central midfielders, creative nippy forward and big no 9. It makes sense in a lot more ways than I thought it would.

[fred milne]

i liked kelly's ambition last night. he should get games.

His and Carroll's physical presence would be useful against Stoke on Sunday.

[The_Adder]

I'd like to see it.

 

Johnson-Spearing-Gerrard-Downing

Suarez-Carroll

 

Old school 4-4-2 with wide men, central midfielders, creative nippy forward and big no 9. It makes sense in a lot more ways than I thought it would.

 

Johnson-Spearing-Gerrard-Bellamy

Suarez-Carroll

 

f***ing hell man, we get it!

 

I'm not sure you do, would you like me to explain it in a little more detail?

[muleskinner]

His and Carroll's physical presence would be useful against Stoke on Sunday.

 

Johnson is out for a few more weeks yet.

[Earl Hafler]

The three games before have been a nightmare for the 'One of Skrterl or Johnson' win percentage though

 

It was never that was it, bright spark. And there have been other changes to the defence during that period. With Carra back in the side, Kelly makes even more sense because he's more solid defensively.