Well, there aren't players at their level right now at all. At the moment you have maybe 5 good LB's.

Riise has it all: technique, speed, stamina, great shot, he's very reliable and can play in the midfield as good. While I'm writing he scored a goal against Greece (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by mishale: Sep 12 2007, 06:48 PM

I think it depends on what kind of level you're talking about.

Riise is very good, just not the same as Carlos or whoever. Otherwise there's plenty of great LBs, there's at least 6 or 7 in the EPL for me.

He's got great (edit: not great, powerful! 1 out of 20 is actually on goal) shot yeah... but that's not enough for me to call him a great player. In my opinion he's mediocre, there's nothing more I could possibly say... I'm not trying to convince anyone.

I've seen him score before, this goal is not going to change my opinion about him!

This post has been edited by dst: Sep 12 2007, 07:16 PM

As I said, there aren't any world class LB's who are above all, like before.
He has other things too, but let's leave it at that.

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/realmad.gif) MALDINI...MALDINI!!!! You blaspheming, disrespectful VILLAIN!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/realmad.gif)

What's the word dst??? Woooooooo-ssaaaaahhhhhhh!!!

Breathe breathe..... I'm ok now!

That's not the word but if it's good for you then it's OK! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I think mishale did not put Maldini's name in there cause, you know... he's not a human and it wouldn't be fair!

It wasn't me (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif)

Here's my excuse: I didn't want to compare Riise to Maldini because it wouldn't be fair! Also, they're not the same type of left back, wherer Carlos and Riise are.. Whoever was aimed at..Ashley Cole. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Sorry Jack. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ...

You think Riise and Maldini are similar? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Which are the possible variations?

Umm.. I'm just asking, do you think Maldini and Riise are similar players? Because I don't. It's not that hard a question.

Yes... they are both LB's... I honestly don't understand, I'm not trying to play it smart! I mean... of course there are different characteristics, it wouldn't be possible for them to be the exact same players but different TYPE of LB's!?? What types of LB's are there? Maybe you mean full-backs that attack a lot and the other type being not-so-attacking? I still don't get it as I regard both as full-backs!

This post has been edited by dst: Sep 13 2007, 07:19 PM

Just because somebody plays in a certain position, it doesn't mean they're similar players.

That's like saying Dani Alves and Olof Mellberg are the same because they're both right backs. I'm just saying I don't think they share the same attributes. Maldini is a solid defender, but not too great getting forward and crossing, he's decent in the air. Riise is not that solid at the back, gets forward well, magnificent on set peices, but not too good in the air.

He was great at that too back then when he was young. But yes, Riise is a bit more offensive type.