TaylorJ_01

He can barely make it to the pitch, makes Babayaro look like Gary Speed. No thanks. Aurelio is outrageously gifted technically, just has some bad injury problems.

Not sure why it's this goal but it always sticks out for me when his name pops up: it was a goal against Argentina in the Confederations Cup, must be 5 or 6 years ago now. He just knocked it down and from 25-30 yards just launched it with that left foot of his into the goal. Big shame we didn't see consistency from him. His goal vs Greece was just outrageous aswell. So much power.

I'd far rather he generated some sort of consistent end product. That old argument doesn't hold any weight now tbh. He's proved his delivery is top notch for the last 2 seasons (maybe you're getting him mistaken for Fake Lennon though). If Lennon was playing every week this last season everyone would be spunking over him. Awesome winger.

Indeed. Frightening ability with the ball when he gets going.

Holy fuck how fast was Lennon there?!?

Gerrard could do anything and you guys would fucking moan. He's an England player and he's quality. He is a prick though, but I couldn't care less what he does in his spare time. In ballet, yes. Not in football imo. Sad to see sometimes where football has gone. I agree Why should he try and stay up when the foul has severly decreased the chances of getting it in the back of the net?

cos gerrard actually jumped into the challenge So? It's not a dive, he may have invited it but it's still a foul.

Great play there. And why do people think it was a dive? If you get contact there you are fully entitled to go down.

At least we are getting a result with a very understrength team. Giovani dos Santos is a great wee player. Wouldn't mind him on loan if Spurs don't want him

I rate him. He's quality. And realistic. Could almost call him a 'realistic transfer target summer 2010'...

He's from Dundee, that's why.

Would have liked to see him in the Premiership. Ah well. Chelsea are dying for a player like him.

What a finish by Chopra for Cardiff's first.

tbf Craig Moore is going to the World Cup.

Shouldn't they be looking for a left back? I heard Marcelo wasn't that great... especially in defence. Kolarov's a left back. Yeah but who the fuck is he? £25 million for Enrique I say, the only way they'll beat Barca.

Shouldn't they be looking for a left back? I heard Marcelo wasn't that great... especially in defence.

That's close enough. We usually employ cancer specialists it seems.

Where would he play in their line up? In place of Stephen Ireland? A bit harsh on Ireland, really good player him. Ireland hasn't played much this season. And Milner has the attributes that have seen Ireland dropped (workrate and tactical discipline). I suppose he is totally insane aswell. Remember an interview with him where he just talked about his tropical fish the whole time.

Where would he play in their line up? In place of Stephen Ireland? A bit harsh on Ireland, really good player him.

Anyway, she's a step up from Nicky Butt, so we shouldn't complain.

I didn't say they didn't

Yeah, the money spent on Valdes, Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi, Bojan and Pedro was way ott. If only they could build a team around youth products like Madrid or Chelsea. €35M on Dani Alves, €50M+Eto'o on Ibra, €25M on Chrygyrnsgyhychrchrynski, €25M on Henry, €20M on Milito. Alot for Keirrison too, €15M? Now a reported €50M for Villa and €30-40 for Fabregas? That's all in recent times too. However, I understand the youth system is incredible, yes, but I'm sure alot of money is put into it (well spent, mind). Your best players are from the youth academy, this outrageous spending on players isn't necessary, many of your big signings flop anyway. LIST Chygrynskiy was a waste of money granted, and Zlatan cost about £15m too much but other than that it's fine. Pique was a steal, Alves is the best attacking full back in the world and £15m at the time for Henry was good. When teams like Madrid and Chelsea throw money away for fun, Barcelona have to step up and compete. Sorry what was your point in listing all those players? I'm fully aware clubs spend money, I'm merely trying to argue that Barca spending heaps is no different from Chelsea spending heaps. 'oooh Chelsea spent £25m on Essien, what rich scum they are' and 'oooh Barca spent £30m on Villa what a great signing '.

You only had one team in the semi finals this year, we had two, and they are both s****. If they qualified for the UEFA Cup that makes your league s*** then We have 4 wins and 6 finalists in the past 10 years. They all dropped out the champions league as they weren't able to compete in it. I'm sure if our 3rd and 4th placed teams were in it they would shit all over it.

You only had one team in the semi finals this year, we had two, and they are both s****.