Comments on: Xabi Alonso Should Have Waited One Year

By: Alan Parkins

Alan Parkins — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:41:32 +0000

Xabi Alonso went to where he felt he could earn the most money. Guys of his ilk at times aren't always interested in the silverware but more so the money. Let me know what you think as to the merits of the following ? In order to view just click on the text shown below. Dear Ol' Blighty I Can Still Hear You Callin' And I Yearn For My Football ...... Alan Parkins

By: Sundip Tailor

Sundip Tailor — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:58:03 +0000

Great point about the treatment he got from Rafa.

Something I had overlooked.

By: Shazinho

Shazinho — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:04:58 +0000

Well, if anything… Xabi Alonso wasn’t really treated well by Benitez, who in the last transfer window was looking to sell him and replace him with Barry, so in some sense he has waited a year. Also remember that Xabi Alonso probably grew up watching Real Madrid and all the stars back then, so when they came knocking on the door, it was just getting the price right.

Xabi Alonso has been a prime example of what a professional footballer should be. There was no moaning, complaints and what not during his time in the previous season, he just kept out of the spotlight and had his best season at Liverpool. Unfortunately players come and go, if a player wants to leave, there is really nothing that can be done these days to stop him. They got 30 million for him which seems like the average price for a quality midfielder these days.

The problem is Liverpools as they have lost a key backbone in their midfield. He was that unsung hero, the link between the defense and Gerrard. If you look at most attacks started by Liverpool, it was a deep pass from Xabi Alonso fizzed across the pitch to the waiting Gerrard in the gap in front of the opposition defense. These quick Bursts were the spark for the engine to start.

Even thought Benetiz has bought Aquilani, he is injured for 6 weeks, and personally I don’t think Lucas is up to fill the shoes of the Pass-master. The question is will Aquilani?

By: soccerupdated

soccerupdated — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:35:43 +0000

Thanks for dropping by soccerupdated.blogspot.com i don’t think he made the wrong choice or the timing of the move was wrong. Because he probably have only 5 more years of good football left in him. The time is now.

By: andy

andy — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:28:47 +0000

I’m surprised a Basque would want to play for Franco’s team.

I’d also be surprised if Real Madrid are champions next season with a load of new players and probable numerous coach sackings that are the norm at that club.

By: Murali Krishnan.T

Murali Krishnan.T — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:23:55 +0000

At 28 Real might not be as interested as they were for the past few weeks to buy him. This was his chance and he did the right thing. Winning the Premiership might have eluded him but if he had missed this chance to make it back to Spain La Liga title might have eluded him as well. As a Spaniard I think he would definitely consider winning the La Liga more important than winning the Premiership.

Hala Madrid!!