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MaschPotato · 10-06-2008, 10:23 PM

Totally agree.. i think it's all but certain unless we sign Villa our team is looking like this so far:

----------------Reina-----------------

Degen---Carra---Skrtel or Agger---Dossena

---------Masch---------Barry

just really need to concentrate on the attacking players now

Kaka11|LFC · 10-06-2008, 10:24 PM

if we don't take this opportunity i will head butt the wall

Brendyne · 11-06-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

it would be great to sign Villa but we still need that quality Left Winger to supply them with the ball, Silva along with Torres and inesta (sp?) were the key to Villas hatrick today.

We have kuyt and Babel who look solid on the right and left but we lack 2 true fluent wingers to supply that deadly ball.

Lets get SILVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

Why? He's good.

lucky125 · 11-06-2008, 02:02 AM

Either of them would make us an instant contender for the Premiership and other titles. We need to go for it now that Valencia are in trouble.

It didn't help us that Villa had a hat trick. His price probably just raised 5 million.

Also, I wouldn't read too much into Villa running over to Torres first all three times. Maybe they are just good buddies, not necessarily future club teammates. I want it to happen badly but I don't think that's much of a sign.

anfieldlfc8 · 11-06-2008, 03:06 AM

Hopefully torres can convince him to come to. Imagine Torres and Villa up front. We would be premier league champions

Brendyne · 11-06-2008, 03:19 AM

Silva and Villa.
Great attack when combined with Gerrard, Torres and Babel.

Portland1 · 11-06-2008, 03:38 AM

Although Villa and Torres would be fantastic, it does raise some problems for the central midfield. who would we rather play, Gerrard/Barry or Gerrard/Masch? Or could Gerrard possibly play on the wing?

Gerrard and Barry showed that they could link up nicely in the USA and Trinidad friendlies last week. But Masch has to be one of the toughest players out there and is an incredible tackler.

David Villa will not go to a place where he wont play every game, thus rafa must change his beloved 4-2-3-1 formation.

I say bring on the spanish players. Silva, Villa and any others we can get. They love it here.

AnfieldG8 · 11-06-2008, 06:22 AM

Gerrard must be as many games as possible in the centre. Barry and Masch should fight it out for the other position (providing Alonso leaves and we actually get Barry). Gerrard doesnt like playing on the wing and he is Mr.Liverpool so he should get what he wants.

lucky125 · 11-06-2008, 06:33 AM

yeah stevie gets first dibs. but i imagine you could do like.....granted i dont know much about soccer but something like a.........

4 -3-2-1

back back back back

masch gerrard barry

villa babel
torres

edit: that way, stevie could up through the middle, the left, or the right. Villa could also link up with Torres .

Or

back back back back

masch gerrard barry

babel torres villa

(sub for babel, Kuyt)

Kaka11|LFC · 11-06-2008, 06:45 AM

just play 4-4-2

Reina
Arbeloa Carra Agger Aurelio
Gerrard/Benayoun Masch/Alonso Gerrard/Barry Babel/Barry
Torres Villa

lucky125 · 11-06-2008, 06:49 AM

ya 442 would go

back back back back

babel barry gerrard kuyt

torres villa

i get a boner when i watch the torres goal in my sig

Portland1 · 11-06-2008, 07:20 AM

I would really hate to see Masch on the sidelines.

Scouser_Dave · 11-06-2008, 07:41 AM

--------------------Reina------------

Degen-----Carragher---Skrtel----Agger

-------------------Masc-----------------

Kuyt--------------------------------Silva

-----------------Gerrard-----------------

---------------Villa-------Torres--------

If only...........

Scouser_Dave · 11-06-2008, 07:43 AM

Benitez to step up fundraising efforts
Jun 11 2008 by Nick Smith, Liverpool Daily Post

RAFAEL BENITEZ will step up his attempts to offload his surplus Liverpool players after accepting that this summer’s transfer budget could restrict attempts to strengthen the squad.

With Gareth Barry having expressed his desire to play Champions League football with Liverpool to Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill, Benitez is keen to push through the transfer of the England international.

The Midlands club are likely to hold out for a fee of around £15million, the cost of which could be covered by Peter Crouch being included in the deal or Xabi Alonso’s likely move to Juventus after Euro 2008. But Benitez has conceded the need to raise funds with transfers, with Crouch the most lucrative asset.

“If we had a lot of money to spend it would obviously be better,” said Benitez, whose budget is unaffected by the £33million loss revealed in the Kop Holdings Ltd accounts.

“But if we don’t it doesn’t matter.

“It is not about buying the most expensive players, it is about buying the right ones.

“We have the spine of the team and we can sell some players to get the others we need.”

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has already revealed an asking price of £10million would interest him in Crouch.

It would appear Newcastle have the means to make a move as well if they fail to secure St Etienne frontman Bafetimibi Gomis for a similar price.
Strengthening the flanks remains a priority but with such confidence in the spine of the side, Benitez has no intention of abandoning efforts to bring the Premier League title to Anfield.

“I said at the end of the season I was very happy here and I will say it again,” he said. “I would not have brought players like Fernando Torres and the young players we have here if I did not have a long term vision for the club. “Now is not the time to be saying goodbye!

“Fernando’s agent has asked about my Liverpool future and my answer is that I am 100% committed.”

As for Barry, his agent Alex Black’s assertion that playing at the top tier of European football has swayed him to leave Aston Villa seems to confirm the hint the player dropped himself last week.

The 27-year-old has been a Villa Park regular for 10 years but with having to go through the Intertoto route just to make the UEFA Cup next season is not an outcome that convinces the player that staying will fulfil his ambitions.

“Champions League football helps any player,” said Barry. “You only have to look at the England squad to see the amount of players who start the games – the majority play in the Champions League.

“That’s all about the decision that will have to be made by myself. Liverpool are in the Champions League and Villa are trying to push for that. That’s all part of my decision if a bid gets accepted.

“There’s so much to lose at Aston Villa. I’ve been there for 10 years, got a good rapport with the fans, I’m captain, great relationship with the manager.”

MaschPotato · 11-06-2008, 08:59 AM

Gareth Barry has confirmed his desire to leave Aston Villa for Liverpool this summer.
The Villa captain is Rafa Benitez's top transfer target and the Liverpool boss has already had one £10million bid rejected.
Barry's agent, Alex Black, stated on Tuesday that the player was keen to leave Villa Park in search of Champions League football.
And Villa have now confirmed that Barry, who is believed to be valued at around £15million, has informed manager Martin O'Neill that he wants to join Liverpool.
In a statement Villa said: "Gareth Barry has stated in discussions with our manager he would like to leave Aston Villa to join Liverpool.
"But Liverpool's bid for the player has been rejected and they have been informed of Villa's continued position in this matter."
The presence of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, who is a close friend of Barry, at Anfield is understood to be a major bargaining chip.
And Liverpool are expected to up their offer within the next 48 hours as they attempt to land England international Barry.

LewisLaa · 11-06-2008, 09:28 AM

If we got Villa... mate it'd be amazing! Watching Torres and Villa today, it was just fantastic. They look like great friends aswell (Villa running to the bench just to hug Torres!).

If we get him, alls we need to concentrate on is our Wingers and maybe a few defenders. Also a new keeper to keep Reina on his toes.

RevolutionMikE5 · 11-06-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

--------------------Reina------------

Degen-----Carragher---Skrtel----Agger

-------------------Masc-----------------

Kuyt--------------------------------Silva

-----------------Gerrard-----------------

---------------Villa-------Torres--------

If only...........

Liverpool>Mancs with that formation and players.

MaschPotato · 11-06-2008, 01:12 PM

but we would have spent almost 15m on Barry and not playing him. that is a great team but Barry will have to play

Kaka11|LFC · 11-06-2008, 09:36 PM

Rafa wont spend so much on Barry and just bench him, he will play regularly

LewisLaa · 11-06-2008, 10:49 PM

Benching Barry? Are you people mad?

Galatasaray · 11-06-2008, 10:54 PM

i have a feeling that if Villa and Torres to continue the way there playing together in the Euro and if Spain get far then i think there's a good chance he'll be going to Liverpool.

lucky125 · 12-06-2008, 01:16 AM

hopefully villa will say he wants to go to liverpool and then the price would go down.

suggs · 12-06-2008, 10:54 AM

Aston Villa have turned down Liverpool's latest bid to sign midfielder Gareth Barry.

Barry has emerged as Liverpool's leading transfer target of the summer, and have already had one bid rejected by their Premier League rivals.

However, Villa have confirmed that The Reds stepped up their interest on Wednesday evening only to have their second approach rebuffed once more.

A Villa spokesman said on the club's official website: "The offer was a slight improvement on a previous bid but our position on the issue remains unchanged and Liverpool have been informed."

The latest offer is reportedly in the region of £15million, but rumours claim Villa boss Martin O'Neill is holding out for a fee of £20million.

Kaka11|LFC · 12-06-2008, 11:04 AM

is O'neil serious? thats how much we got Torres for and Barry is definantly not worth that much

LewisLaa · 12-06-2008, 11:06 AM

They're not going to let him go are they? It's Heinze all over again

10-06-2008, 10:24 PM	#2652 (permalink)
Kaka11\|LFC Elite Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,072	if we don't take this opportunity i will head butt the wall __________________ MODERN WARFARE 2

11-06-2008, 02:02 AM	#2654 (permalink)
lucky125 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 129	Either of them would make us an instant contender for the Premiership and other titles. We need to go for it now that Valencia are in trouble. It didn't help us that Villa had a hat trick. His price probably just raised 5 million. Also, I wouldn't read too much into Villa running over to Torres first all three times. Maybe they are just good buddies, not necessarily future club teammates. I want it to happen badly but I don't think that's much of a sign. __________________

11-06-2008, 03:19 AM	#2656 (permalink)
Brendyne Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,205	Silva and Villa. Great attack when combined with Gerrard, Torres and Babel. __________________ http://goallineblitz.com/game/signup.pl?ref=2952874

11-06-2008, 06:22 AM	#2658 (permalink)
AnfieldG8 Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 4,731 Blog Entries: 2	Gerrard must be as many games as possible in the centre. Barry and Masch should fight it out for the other position (providing Alonso leaves and we actually get Barry). Gerrard doesnt like playing on the wing and he is Mr.Liverpool so he should get what he wants. __________________ Please Support Australia's World Cup Bid and Sign Up: http://www.australia2018-2022.com.au/ En Rafa Confiamos!

11-06-2008, 06:33 AM	#2659 (permalink)
lucky125 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 129	yeah stevie gets first dibs. but i imagine you could do like.....granted i dont know much about soccer but something like a......... 4 -3-2-1 back back back back masch gerrard barry villa babel torres edit: that way, stevie could up through the middle, the left, or the right. Villa could also link up with Torres . Or back back back back masch gerrard barry babel torres villa (sub for babel, Kuyt) __________________

10-06-2008, 10:23 PM	#2651 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Totally agree.. i think it's all but certain unless we sign Villa our team is looking like this so far: ----------------Reina----------------- Degen---Carra---Skrtel or Agger---Dossena ---------Masch---------Barry just really need to concentrate on the attacking players now

11-06-2008, 03:06 AM	#2655 (permalink)
anfieldlfc8 Forum Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belfast, NI Gender: Male Posts: 1,268	Hopefully torres can convince him to come to. Imagine Torres and Villa up front. We would be premier league champions

11-06-2008, 03:38 AM	#2657 (permalink)
Portland1 Forum Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 526	Although Villa and Torres would be fantastic, it does raise some problems for the central midfield. who would we rather play, Gerrard/Barry or Gerrard/Masch? Or could Gerrard possibly play on the wing? Gerrard and Barry showed that they could link up nicely in the USA and Trinidad friendlies last week. But Masch has to be one of the toughest players out there and is an incredible tackler. David Villa will not go to a place where he wont play every game, thus rafa must change his beloved 4-2-3-1 formation. I say bring on the spanish players. Silva, Villa and any others we can get. They love it here.

11-06-2008, 06:45 AM	#2660 (permalink)
Kaka11\|LFC Elite Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,072	just play 4-4-2 Reina Arbeloa Carra Agger Aurelio Gerrard/Benayoun Masch/Alonso Gerrard/Barry Babel/Barry Torres Villa __________________ MODERN WARFARE 2

11-06-2008, 06:49 AM	#2661 (permalink)
lucky125 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 129	ya 442 would go back back back back babel barry gerrard kuyt torres villa i get a boner when i watch the torres goal in my sig __________________

11-06-2008, 07:20 AM	#2662 (permalink)
Portland1 Forum Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 526	I would really hate to see Masch on the sidelines.

11-06-2008, 07:41 AM	#2663 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,936	--------------------Reina------------ Degen-----Carragher---Skrtel----Agger -------------------Masc----------------- Kuyt--------------------------------Silva -----------------Gerrard----------------- ---------------Villa-------Torres-------- If only...........

11-06-2008, 07:43 AM	#2664 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,936	Benitez to step up fundraising efforts Jun 11 2008 by Nick Smith, Liverpool Daily Post RAFAEL BENITEZ will step up his attempts to offload his surplus Liverpool players after accepting that this summer’s transfer budget could restrict attempts to strengthen the squad. With Gareth Barry having expressed his desire to play Champions League football with Liverpool to Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill, Benitez is keen to push through the transfer of the England international. The Midlands club are likely to hold out for a fee of around £15million, the cost of which could be covered by Peter Crouch being included in the deal or Xabi Alonso’s likely move to Juventus after Euro 2008. But Benitez has conceded the need to raise funds with transfers, with Crouch the most lucrative asset. “If we had a lot of money to spend it would obviously be better,” said Benitez, whose budget is unaffected by the £33million loss revealed in the Kop Holdings Ltd accounts. “But if we don’t it doesn’t matter. “It is not about buying the most expensive players, it is about buying the right ones. “We have the spine of the team and we can sell some players to get the others we need.” Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has already revealed an asking price of £10million would interest him in Crouch. It would appear Newcastle have the means to make a move as well if they fail to secure St Etienne frontman Bafetimibi Gomis for a similar price. Strengthening the flanks remains a priority but with such confidence in the spine of the side, Benitez has no intention of abandoning efforts to bring the Premier League title to Anfield. “I said at the end of the season I was very happy here and I will say it again,” he said. “I would not have brought players like Fernando Torres and the young players we have here if I did not have a long term vision for the club. “Now is not the time to be saying goodbye! “Fernando’s agent has asked about my Liverpool future and my answer is that I am 100% committed.” As for Barry, his agent Alex Black’s assertion that playing at the top tier of European football has swayed him to leave Aston Villa seems to confirm the hint the player dropped himself last week. The 27-year-old has been a Villa Park regular for 10 years but with having to go through the Intertoto route just to make the UEFA Cup next season is not an outcome that convinces the player that staying will fulfil his ambitions. “Champions League football helps any player,” said Barry. “You only have to look at the England squad to see the amount of players who start the games – the majority play in the Champions League. “That’s all about the decision that will have to be made by myself. Liverpool are in the Champions League and Villa are trying to push for that. That’s all part of my decision if a bid gets accepted. “There’s so much to lose at Aston Villa. I’ve been there for 10 years, got a good rapport with the fans, I’m captain, great relationship with the manager.”

11-06-2008, 08:59 AM	#2665 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Gareth Barry has confirmed his desire to leave Aston Villa for Liverpool this summer. The Villa captain is Rafa Benitez's top transfer target and the Liverpool boss has already had one £10million bid rejected. Barry's agent, Alex Black, stated on Tuesday that the player was keen to leave Villa Park in search of Champions League football. And Villa have now confirmed that Barry, who is believed to be valued at around £15million, has informed manager Martin O'Neill that he wants to join Liverpool. In a statement Villa said: "Gareth Barry has stated in discussions with our manager he would like to leave Aston Villa to join Liverpool. "But Liverpool's bid for the player has been rejected and they have been informed of Villa's continued position in this matter." The presence of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, who is a close friend of Barry, at Anfield is understood to be a major bargaining chip. And Liverpool are expected to up their offer within the next 48 hours as they attempt to land England international Barry.

11-06-2008, 09:28 AM	#2666 (permalink)
LewisLaa Elite Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 7,285	If we got Villa... mate it'd be amazing! Watching Torres and Villa today, it was just fantastic. They look like great friends aswell (Villa running to the bench just to hug Torres!). If we get him, alls we need to concentrate on is our Wingers and maybe a few defenders. Also a new keeper to keep Reina on his toes. __________________ The Red Half of Merseyside.

11-06-2008, 01:12 PM	#2668 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	but we would have spent almost 15m on Barry and not playing him. that is a great team but Barry will have to play

11-06-2008, 09:36 PM	#2669 (permalink)
Kaka11\|LFC Elite Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,072	Rafa wont spend so much on Barry and just bench him, he will play regularly __________________ MODERN WARFARE 2

11-06-2008, 10:49 PM	#2670 (permalink)
LewisLaa Elite Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 7,285	Benching Barry? Are you people mad? __________________ The Red Half of Merseyside.

11-06-2008, 10:54 PM	#2671 (permalink)
Galatasaray Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,759	i have a feeling that if Villa and Torres to continue the way there playing together in the Euro and if Spain get far then i think there's a good chance he'll be going to Liverpool. __________________ Who do I owe, and for what? I don't think about the word 'owe'. I owe something to my Dad, yes, who put me on this planet - Thierry Henry

12-06-2008, 01:16 AM	#2672 (permalink)
lucky125 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 129	hopefully villa will say he wants to go to liverpool and then the price would go down. __________________

12-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#2673 (permalink)
suggs Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,451	Aston Villa have turned down Liverpool's latest bid to sign midfielder Gareth Barry. Barry has emerged as Liverpool's leading transfer target of the summer, and have already had one bid rejected by their Premier League rivals. However, Villa have confirmed that The Reds stepped up their interest on Wednesday evening only to have their second approach rebuffed once more. A Villa spokesman said on the club's official website: "The offer was a slight improvement on a previous bid but our position on the issue remains unchanged and Liverpool have been informed." The latest offer is reportedly in the region of £15million, but rumours claim Villa boss Martin O'Neill is holding out for a fee of £20million. __________________ "If you're in the penalty area and don't know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and we'll discuss the options later." Bob Paisley

12-06-2008, 11:04 AM	#2674 (permalink)
Kaka11\|LFC Elite Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,072	is O'neil serious? thats how much we got Torres for and Barry is definantly not worth that much __________________ MODERN WARFARE 2

12-06-2008, 11:06 AM	#2675 (permalink)
LewisLaa Elite Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 7,285	They're not going to let him go are they? It's Heinze all over again __________________ The Red Half of Merseyside.