Our fabio...

[floyd the barber]

thought he was superb today...for me...his best performance in a red shirt.

 

He really was solid at the back and linked well when going foward...

 

When fit....should definetly be our first choice left back....of course saying that, he probably broke a nail today and will be out for 6 weeks....

[CarraLegend]

Anyone who doubts his ability is in my opinion f***ing mental. It's just keeping him fit, i'd be happy to have Dossena for all CL and Cup games and try and save him for the League.

[allawee]

He was really good but....

 

The myth about him and being a good free kick taker! he has an awful record and scored once out of probably about 50 he has taken.

 

But what surprises me that others, e.g. Gerrard, Xabi etc. always let him have a go...he must be great in training.

[stressederic]

He was really good but....

 

The myth about him and being a good free kick taker! he has an awful record and scored once out of probably about 50 he has taken.

 

But what surprises me that others, e.g. Gerrard, Xabi etc. always let him have a go...he must be great in training.

 

Aurelio has never scored a freekick for us. Only goal he has scored was away at Bolton last season and came after a corner. Good finish mind you.

Edited October 26, 2008 by stressederic

[floyd the barber]

He was really good but....

 

The myth about him and being a good free kick taker! he has an awful record and scored once out of probably about 50 he has taken.

 

But what surprises me that others, e.g. Gerrard, Xabi etc. always let him have a go...he must be great in training.

 

 

agree he never,ever looks like hes going to score from a free kick.....

 

Anyway defensivly he was superb today.....along with the underrated arbeloa.

[Barnesy_10]

big fan of Aurelio... bit of an unsung hero, definitely more comfortable seeing him on the pitch over Dossena in that type of game, though I think Riera should take some credit too, he takes alot of pressure away from Aurelio with his exceptional on the ball ability and general holding up play.... but lets not take anything away from Aurelios performance... excellent to have him fit again.

[CaptainXabi]

You know what, I used to get frustrated about him consistently being injured, but he seems to make the big games often enough and put in a good performance. That's good enough for me (and for 2 million quid, or whatever we ended up paying).

[Mike]

You know what, I used to get frustrated about him consistently being injured, but he seems to make the big games often enough and put in a good performance. That's good enough for me (and for 2 million quid, or whatever we ended up paying).

 

don't mention the chelsea semi last year when you know who took his place

[MFletcher]

If Aurelio had Riise's fitness record, he'd be widely recognised as one the best, if not the best, left backs in the league.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

don't mention the chelsea semi last year when you know who took his place

wap wap waaaaaaaap

[Mike]

If Aurelio had Riise's fitness record, he'd be widely recognised as one the best, if not the best, left backs in the league.

 

no he wouldn't

[MFletcher]

Yes he would.

[Mike]

he's a reasonable fullback when fit, and you know next to f*** all about football. no he wouldn't

[Earl Hafler]

I miss Riise's whacks from defence. Sod passing the ball with your right to a midfielder with ability - just launch it forward with your left.

 

And Aurelio is nowhere near Clichy's standard.

[MFletcher]

You seem to have an unwillingness to say anything positive about our left backs.

 

Aurelio, when fit, is a quality player. He didn't put a foot wrong today - he tackled well, kept his head under pressure, passed it well and was generally in complete control of everything he had to do.

 

If he was constantly fit, his stock would be much higher. As it is, people overlook the good performances because he's injured every third game, thus don't consider him a viable long-term option because of it.

[Rory Fitzgerald]

Him and Riera dont conform to your traditional wide men link-up. They are just very good footallers and our players recognise that by giving to them in tight areas.

 

They had a great game today !

[Clay Davis]

he's a reasonable fullback when fit, and you know next to f*** all about football. no he wouldn't

I know s**** loads about football and I think he would.

[allawee]

I know s**** loads about football and I think he would.

 

I think even when fit, given the chance I would have Cliche, Cole and Evra in that order ahead of him as much as I hate them all

[Mr Makaveli]

he was..... the man of the match award was difficult really as they were all great.

[Swagger]

I think even when fit, given the chance I would have Cliche, Cole and Evra in that order ahead of him as much as I hate them all

 

Cole is a f***ing c***, I absolutely despise him.

[Bo Benn]

I know s**** loads about football and I think he would.

 

I agree, the way he has performed lately there aren't many leftbacks I'd rather have in the team.

[matty]

I had a little pop at Aurelio for standing off when their RM was shaping to cross, obviously Rafa had told him not to worry about crosses (being pointless, possibly), and just not let them get to the byline. Well done both.

[mercury]

He definitely has ability, but a bit inconsistent and injury prone. The latter two probably are related - that his physique just could not take the high demand of top notch professional football.

[Tobes Rafa]

He was really good but....

 

The myth about him and being a good free kick taker! he has an awful record and scored once out of probably about 50 he has taken.

 

But what surprises me that others, e.g. Gerrard, Xabi etc. always let him have a go...he must be great in training.

He's as good as Roberto Carlos at free-kicks

[yellow jumper]

he's got a great left foot.