Bilyaletdinov in the Independent

davek · November 28, 2009

Billy: a Muscovite on Merseyside - Premier League, Football - The Independent

Nice read. Doesn't like Arshavin, apparently. :unsure:

Hayee · November 28, 2009

Did see it, makes pleasant reading, could have mentioned Andrei too!

chrissyjack · November 28, 2009

Comes across as a top-bloke

davek · November 28, 2009

I think he'll be the match winner tomorrow. There, I've said it. (y)

Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian · November 28, 2009

he seems to have conveniently forgotten his rap in that article as well.

billy said:
So time to deliver and restore some much needed joie de vivre to the ranks before his next Neville initiation ceremony: singing at the club Christmas party. "I'm not sure what to do yet," he says. "I have never sung before in my life, so it will be my first time. But if it's a tradition for new players I will have to do it, no problem. That's how it should be."

heatmeiser · November 28, 2009

"When he wasn't looking I put my food in the inside pocket of his coat. I have got a sense of humour too."

Excellent. I hope it was soup.

I like the bit about Hiddink saying we were "one of the best (teams) he had encountered as Chelsea's temporary manager."

chicoazul · November 28, 2009

I like him loads, hope he delivers the goods.

Super soccerista like.

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ToxtethBlue · November 28, 2009

I wonder how Moyes will use him against Liverpool.

Left wing or right wing? I have a feeling Pienaar will be used on the left to help Baines out against Glen Johnson. And obviously, try and expose his weaknesses defensively with there understanding.

I have a feeling Bilyaletdinov will play on the right.

BadWool76 · November 28, 2009

I am still undecided about him . He seems alittle flat footed and has no pace whatsoever both of which will leave him severely disadvantaged in the whirlwind enviroment that is the premier league .

I dont think either wing is a place in which he will thrive rather that he was placed in an inside left attacking position which would give him far more shooting opportunities with his classy left foot .