Actually, technically we do have an 11 of world class players. They just don't play like one.
Reckon we should move on back to Liverpool though, don't you?
I decided to comment on your bold statement because it is the typical reaction of a lot of our fans who all of a sudden think we have a world 11 of world class players and then suddenly wonder why we get knocked out of a world/ European cup as soon as we play a half decent team like Portugal.
Actually, technically we do have an 11 of world class players. They just don't play like one.
Reckon we should move on back to Liverpool though, don't you?
Last comment from me on it. WE DO NOT have 11 world class players. I define (your definition might be different from mine) 11 world class players as fitting the best players in one team and seeing who would start. Personally, I'd have Ashley Cole and that would be it I reckon. Gerrard would have been in it before all the injuries plagued him but he is out of the running now. Rooney would make the bench.
Most of the team would be made up entirely of Germans, Spanish players, a few Brazilians, Messi and Ronaldo.
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So back to Liverpool. Took a look at Pacheco's record the other day, doesn't exactly seem to be lighting up La Liga at present does he. Hope it is just a blip, thought he had real potential.
Joe Hart is the best GK in the world, IMO.
I've said that more then once now.
Joe Hart is the best GK in the world, IMO.
I've said that more then once now.
I don't know about best in world, but for a babe in arms (in goalkeeper years), he's a magnificent keeper. Makes the odd horlocks but manages in the main to bail himself out with his reflexes. If he can add the experience whilst retaining the reflexes, then he'll definitely be right up there in any fantasy world xi. On another note, he' old school when he's at Anfield - banter with the crowd and applause before and after each half. Classy post-match the other night too in his comments. (I'll add in David Platt going round each and every Liverpool player to congratulate them was also a mark of a certain kind of man - can't buy that kind of respectful and classy behaviour). Anyways, totally agree with those of you saying he's already a very fine keeper. He is and he should keep on getting better. Monstrous size on him too.
Talking of monstrous size - Micah Richards is a proper tank. The way he's bullked out is phenomenal.
Actually, technically we do have an 11 of world class players. They just don't play like one.
So back to Liverpool. Took a look at Pacheco's record the other day, doesn't exactly seem to be lighting up La Liga at present does he. Hope it is just a blip, thought he had real potential.
By that argument, no side has a world class XI then...
Well I follow Rayo since I was freaking 4 so I can tell you pretty much what happened - he's come off the bench most of the time he's played, and he wasn't bad but he wasn't exactly setting the league on fire, either - Then again the jump from reserve football to first time action is a big one, and he was unlucky with the rise of Lass. He was getting a few games, though, and could've got a few more under his belt with Lass' departure to the ACN, but he got injured and has been sidelined for a while now. Sadly for him the club got 2 new forwards in the meantime and he'll be lucky to get any game time at all.
That is correct. Not sure what point you are trying to make though unless you mis-interpretted what I wrote...
When Pacheco burst onto the scene for us I though I was going to be a star to be honest, with the right development he could have been our David Silva. Now however, I see Shelvey still on the right path and Suso has chipped in with a few goals in the reserves this season, Pacheco might find himself further down the pecking order when he gets back.
When Pacheco burst onto the scene for us I though I was going to be a star to be honest, with the right development he could have been our David Silva. Now however, I see Shelvey still on the right path and Suso has chipped in with a few goals in the reserves this season, Pacheco might find himself further down the pecking order when he gets back.
When did he burst onto the scene? I would say Michael Owen burst on to the scene, has Pacheco even played in a league game for Pool?
I reckon 90% of non-Liverpool fans (minus FM knowledge) will never have heard of him. I have never seen him mentioned outside this thread.
What is the point in defining a world class XI by your definition then, if it's an unreachable and unachievable goal? Surely a more sensible definition would be to have a TEAM that is significantly more talented as a COLLECTIVE than the majority of teams in the world.
When did he burst onto the scene? I would say Michael Owen burst on to the scene, has Pacheco even played in a league game for Pool?
I reckon 90% of non-Liverpool fans (minus FM knowledge) will never have heard of him. I have never seen him mentioned outside this thread.
And Heskey is the best striker in the ******* Universe.
Seriously now, consensus is he's not. Your view is flawed.
My view is not flawed in anyway, I have an opinion, I'm sticking to my opinion. If you want to spend your day trying to change my opinion, please go ahead, it will not work.
Would love to have Platt somewhere in the England setup post 2012
Definitely has played a league game for the club, I remember him making his league debut. (against Wolves, perhaps? Can't remember the details) You're totally right about him not breaking onto the scene for 'Pool though, arguably his breakthrough moment was the Euros U-19s.
If my memory is correct he came of the bench last season in the league and set up a goal with his second touch.