KopTalk.com Forums Football Liverpool FC Forum Alonso on his way back to Liverpool

still don't see why he wants to move to un-real when he's playing so well and the future looks so bright at Anfield but there you go.

Most will say it's down to his relationship with Rafa since last Summer. Maybe, and I don't pretend to know what went on between them but the way he played during 07/08 did Xabi really think a replacement or back up might not be sourced? Credit to Xabi for sorting himself out and having his best season ever last term and also to Benítez for starting him in virtually every game.

Other say he's homesick - I've lived in Spain for over 17 years now and I still get homesick, but unlike Xabi I cannot afford to nip back home for a family get together nor can I afford to pack my folks onto the next plane out here whenever i wish... so for me, that doesn't wash.

that's the trouble with the game today emp - it's all to do with money and few players have any real loyalty.

It make us fans look a daft bunch of buggas doesn't it? We spend £100's & £1,000's each season to watch our teams even if we can't afford it. We suffer when we lose, get irate and kick the cat whilst the players enjoy a la carte suppers and some not giving a toss they lost.

then we get up and go to work on Monday and start another tedious week doing something we hate.

On that Emp, I'd say we deserve some loyalty mate. Don't you?

I'd like to say this is a general observation and not pointed at any particular player or club.