Robert Pires

[pauliewalnuts]

I think Pires has still got the vision and range of passing, but he's so far off the pace as to be embarassing to watch at times.

[Bad English]

I think I could do it with a bit more time to express myself on the pitch.

Houllier could start Pires against Wigan and then ask the ref if he can be allowed to keep on playing during the interval. That way, by about halfway through the second half he might just be far enough up the pitch to pass the ball to Bent. It could work you know.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Is he still here?

[*shellac*]

Is he still here?

Yah.  And he's probably singing "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" in the dressing room now.

[JUAN PABLO]

At least while he is here , the like of Bannon and co can learn off him

[Rip Van We Go Again]

At least while he is here , the like of Bannon and co can learn off him

The only thing they're likely to learn off him is how to do an impersonation of a manacled chain gang member on the run, feebly trying to get away from a pack of bloodhounds.

[UsualSuspect]

At least while he is here , the like of Bannon and co can learn off him

Totally disagree

In Sid Cowans they have one of the greatest english midfielders I've seen

[curiousorange]

At least while he is here , the like of Bannon and co can learn off him

Totally disagree

In Sid Cowans they have one of the greatest english midfielders I've seen

Anyone who's seen Sid turn out for the Old Stars would have to admit that he would waltz into the squad ahead of Pires even now.

[Bad English]

I did not see the game on Saturday. How did Robert Pires play? A goal is good news but is he now looking faster than say, a piece of cheese on a fridge?

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I did not see the game on Saturday. How did Robert Pires play? A goal is good news but is he now looking faster than say, a piece of cheese on a fridge?

Better, faded in the 2nd half and tactically subbed.

Still never want to see him start again though.

[nick harper]

As Houllier has said, he looked fitter on Saturday. He was never blessed with much pace but his awareness and willingness to accept the ball under pressure reflects his fantastic technical ability. Brought the best out of Bannan as well I thought.

Classy goal.

[Simon Ward]

As Houllier has said, he looked fitter on Saturday. He was never blessed with much pace but his awareness and willingness to accept the ball under pressure reflects his fantastic technical ability. Brought the best out of Bannan as well I thought.

Classy goal.


I looked fitter! His technical ability was clear for all to see however!

[The Left Side]

Pires never plays a long pass, everything is on the deck with short passes... his confidence grew after the goal but his legs cannot do what his brain wants but you could tell from the teams reaction to his goal that he is popular and coach be a useful coach.

[Astral Weeks]

I was concerned when I saw him in the starting line up, but I have to confess I was pleasantly surprised. Looked a lot fitter than when he first came and did a decent job IMO. I'd still only see him as an occasional squad player though.

[PaulTheVillan]

I thought he improved once he scored. He almost sprinted at one point.