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Due to his vision, composure in possession, efficient passing and ability to dictate the tempo of his team's play in midfield as a playmaker, Allen has been described as the "Welsh Xavi" and as the "Welsh Pirlo" by his former manager at Swansea City and Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers.
8 de feb. de 2023 · By Chris Wathan BBC Sport Wales. 8 February 2023 Wales. Joe Allen's first Wales involvement came in 2005 when he represented Wales under-17s. The Welsh Xavi, even The Welsh Pirlo....
2 de feb. de 2024 · Former Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen has previously claimed that a comment made during the Reds previous fly-on-the-wall documentary added unneeded pressure. The Wales international...
28 de oct. de 2022 · Joe Allen, dubbed the Welsh Xavi and the Pembrokeshire Pirlo, is a vital part of Robert Page's squad for the World Cup in Qatar. His former head teacher, Mike Davies, remembers his talent and Welsh language skills, while fans hope he will be fit for the first game.
23 de dic. de 2013 · 66K views 9 years ago. Darren Farley makes his RMTV return as Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers using his festive press conference to discuss his name for Joe Allen, David Moyes' brand of football...
5 de jul. de 2016 · When Allen grew a beard, the Wales fans changed the 'Welsh Xavi' nickname to the 'Welsh Pirlo', in honour of hirsute Italian midfielder Andrea. Should Wales beat Portugal in Lyon, and perhaps...
9 de jun. de 2016 · First came The Welsh Xavi. Most recently, with a little help with the hair and the beard, it’s been the Welsh Pirlo. Allen, though, prefers “Average Joe”. Only it doesn’t quite fit. Allen...
