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Originally Posted by Damien
Alonso leaving is when Liverpool's midfield turned to rubbish, he never got the credit he deserved at Liverpool because he was playing next to Stephen Gerrard who instantly got any credit. Gerrard would get the attention because he was a good player who was English, because he had traits that people view as English (he did work hard, he certainly shouted a lot and looked like he was about to punch someone most of the time) and because he would do the Hollywood pass. The pass that breaks open a defence and looks amazing but rarely comes off and instead gifts possession to the opposing team. Alonso never did that, he was the true Liverpool rival to Fabregas and Scholes. Great vision, great and effective passing, rarely loses the ball and can control a game in the same way the aforementioned players could. Great player.
Alonso is now getting the credit he does deserve as one of the key players at Real Madrid. He really is that good. Him leaving Liverpool has equivalent to Fabregas living Arsenal but Liverpool never had anyone to replace him.
It's criminal he was so overlooked.
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Also Ferdinand is out of the England team for Euro 2012. Shame, always liked him. However they are concerned about his injury record.
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Liverpool the best midfield in the world back then imo, mascerano, Alonso and Gerrard, with Torres up front. I'll tell you what's criminal Liverpool trying to replace Alonso with Garth Barry.
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Originally Posted by gazzae
Was at Harry Greggs testimonial tonight. Was a decent game - took a while to get going. Utd won 4-1 against an Irish League select. Evra, Young x 2 and Rooney the scorers.
Should have been more but Owen and Berbatov were useless in the first half - Owen missing an absolute sitter.
Overall a fitting match for a Utd legend.
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The mans a legend full stop, not only the best goalkeeper united ever had but also the bravest what he did in Munich should never be forgotten imo. Btw this can't be his first testimonial surly.