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estebancambias

I think it was a joke about Xa(B)i.
I think calling Cambiasso a breaker up of play fairly unjust to his talents. You respect a player like Xavi, so I can't play the card of just because he doesnt run up and down frantically for 90 minutes(ala Gerrard) does not mean he isnt a very good player.

PHB

It's great to see Rossi doing so well, another goal for him and an assist as well. He's looking like he's gona be a top class player which is great.

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estebancambias wrote: »

I think it was a joke about Xa(B)i.

Yeah...a joke it was...:p

Xavi6

estebancambias wrote: »

I think Xavi is a very good player, indeed my 606(BBC) username is Xavi6Hernandez, but in terms of midfielders I would put him perhaps the fifth best at this present moment in time.

Cambiasso is really a great player, ok he may not possess the passing of a Xavi, an Iniesta, or a Pirlo, or the combative style of a Gerrard, Gatusso or Viera, but to me he is a pleasure to watch.

To be honest it's actually refreshing to see someone who feels as passionately about defensive midfielders as I do. I do rate Cambiasso very highly so I guess it's just my Xavi blinkers and I will openly admit to having them!

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Xavi6 wrote: »

To be honest it's actually refreshing to see someone who feels as passionately about defensive midfielders as I do. I do rate Cambiasso very highly so I guess it's just my Xavi blinkers and I will openly admit to having them!

I like DMs too.

Sure, don't I use one in my own team?

Just in front of the defence, doing all the donkey work while the attacking five get on with the business at the far end.

Pity he dislocated and fractured his elbow last week though.

When are you coming home?

estebancambias

I love defensive midfielders, probably my first idol was Redondo(1994 I vaguely remember). I remember being disgusted when he was not at the 98' world cup, all because of Passarella, of course at the time I had no idea of the reason behind his exlusion.

Xavi6

DesF wrote: »

When are you coming home?

Ha ha not for a good while. Just won the state amateur cup here so gonna go for another season and try win the league. Have to say I do miss it though.....great to see the team going from strength to strength.

estebancambias

Is your style similar to Xavi?

Xavi6

estebancambias wrote: »

Is your style similar to Xavi?

Ha I wish!

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Xavi6 wrote: »

Just won the state amateur cup here so gonna go for another season and try win the league.

Wow, well done.

Where are you playing these days? DMF?

Xavi6 wrote: »

Have to say I do miss it though.....

Liar. No one who lives in Australia at this time of year actually misses Ireland. I know don't forget.

Thank christ this winter doesn't seem to be as bad as last, freezin' my ass off on the side of that mountain

Xavi6 wrote: »

great to see the team going from strength to strength.

Yeah, we added some real quality to the side. We no longer whipping boys.

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estebancambias wrote: »

Is your style similar to Xavi?

Xavi6 wrote: »

Ha I wish!

He's too modest.

Smashing player is Xavi6 (this one, not the real one).

estebancambias

I play like Tiago Mendes, I always pass the ball sideways. It fools people into thinking I'm a good passer.

Xavi6

DesF wrote: »

Wow, well done.

Where are you playing these days? DMF?

Nah mainly playing at centre half with the odd stint in a back three. We've a lot of quality in midfield.

DesF wrote: »

Liar. No one who lives in Australia at this time of year actually misses Ireland. I know don't forget.

Jaysus no I don't miss Ireland. Great bunch of lads though so it was sh1t having to leave. Been following the progress closely and I'll definitely be straight back on board when I get home.

DesF wrote: »

He's too modest.

Smashing player is Xavi6 (this one, not the real one).

Why Des you sure know how to make a guy blush

KdjaCL

I love you guys!


kdjac

Dave!

Jayzus fellas, get a room, that kind of ass-patting shouldn't be done in public

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KdjaCL wrote: »

I love you guys!

pfft.

Deserter.

An Citeog

PHB wrote: »

It's great to see Rossi doing so well, another goal for him and an assist as well. He's looking like he's gona be a top class player which is great.

Joint top scorer in the league with 7. It's great to see him getting off to a good start.

Best player I've ever seen live is Xavi. He just oozes class!

Peyton Manning

This will probably piss off Xavi6, but I rate Iniesta as better than Xavi.

*ducks and covers*

tdv

Archimedes wrote: »

This will probably piss off Xavi6, but I rate Iniesta as better than Xavi.
*ducks and covers*

So do I.

An Citeog

Archimedes wrote: »

This will probably piss off Xavi6, but I rate Iniesta as better than Xavi.

*ducks and covers*

Iniesta, so far this season, has been amazing going forward and quite a bit better than Xavi in this regard. His control is unbelievable, he can catch a 40 yard pass on his foot. I still think Xavi is better all round and although he hasn't stood out as much as Iniesta this season, he's the heartbeat of Barça and the link between defence and attack.

kinaldo

Xavi6 wrote: »

It's Xavi.

In fairness, they're both pronounced the same, with an English B sound (Shabby). Vs are generally pronounced as English Bs in Spain, eg. Balencia. They don't use Vs in the Basque language hence Xabi Alonso.

An Citeog

kinaldo wrote: »

In fairness, they're both pronounced the same, with an English B sound (Shabby). Vs are generally pronounced as English Bs in Spain, eg. Balencia. They don't use Vs in the Basque language hence Xabi Alonso.

In fairness, you're wrong!

Xavi is pronounced like it's spelt, with a 'v' sound. It's catalan. Same way Carles Puyol is pronounced Carlas. That concludes tonights lesson!

kinaldo

An Citeog wrote: »

In fairness, you're wrong!

Xavi is pronounced like it's spelt, with a 'v' sound. It's catalan. Same way Carles Puyol is pronounced Carlas. That concludes tonights lesson!

Oops, forgot he's Catalan. The X was the clue...