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Katarinaccio · 20-05-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Why?.. They would compliment each other well on the pitch..

Dunno about that. Torres seems to like it alone up front unless he's with Villa. I don't know if Tevez will fit in because he's a very wide-range player...At least the way he's played at Man Utd is that he (like Rooney) is all-over the pitch on both flanks, box to box. You'd need to modify the way everyone else plays to fit him in...Which could spell trouble.

AnfieldG8 · 20-05-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Katarinaccio

Dunno about that. Torres seems to like it alone up front unless he's with Villa. I don't know if Tevez will fit in because he's a very wide-range player...At least the way he's played at Man Utd is that he (like Rooney) is all-over the pitch on both flanks, box to box. You'd need to modify the way everyone else plays to fit him in...Which could spell trouble.

Both of them of are the type of striker that holds the ball up and sprint for the gaps looking for that killer pass. If one of them is doing one role, the other one can easily adapt and play the other role. Much better passing game and better team cohesion would result.

Dan · 20-05-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Katarinaccio

Dunno about that. Torres seems to like it alone up front unless he's with Villa. I don't know if Tevez will fit in because he's a very wide-range player...At least the way he's played at Man Utd is that he (like Rooney) is all-over the pitch on both flanks, box to box. You'd need to modify the way everyone else plays to fit him in...Which could spell trouble.

There was a formation that I think ryan came up with a few pages back that would solve all of those problems mate..

If Rafa had any doubts about it ruining the system that works, he wouldn't be interested..

Katarinaccio · 20-05-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AnfieldG8

Both of them of are the type of striker that holds the ball up and sprint for the gaps looking for that killer pass. If one of them is doing one role, the other one can easily adapt and play the other role. Much better passing game and better team cohesion would result.

That's assuming that one of them would be able to play another role. Which would involve rewiring their instinct. Which is always a toss up IMO. If they were to play side-by-side i think they'd just get in each other's way. Also even if you can get them to play together you have to include everyone else into the equation.

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

There was a formation that I think ryan came up with a few pages back that would solve all of those problems mate..

If Rafa had any doubts about it ruining the system that works, he wouldn't be interested..

Rotation?

I'll check it out. I have no doubts that it could work. I just don't know if he cost benefit matches up or whether there's a possible back up.

MaschPotato · 20-05-2009, 11:16 AM

Last year was Lazio. Our pre season game at Anfield this time is Atletico. Will probably be another Villareal game.0-0

Scouser_Dave · 20-05-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MaschPotato

Last year was Lazio. Our pre season game at Anfield this time is Atletico. Will probably be another Villareal game.0-0

Nah it will be 2-1 to us, with Nando scoring an og

Dan · 20-05-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Katarinaccio

Rotation?

I'll check it out. I have no doubts that it could work. I just don't know if he cost benefit matches up or whether there's a possible back up.

I don't actually know how much he is going for?.. There's different prices going round..

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Originally Posted by MaschPotato

Last year was Lazio. Our pre season game at Anfield this time is Atletico. Will probably be another Villareal game.0-0

Should be going to that game, would be great to see..

Scouser_Dave · 20-05-2009, 05:47 PM

Benitez: Liverpool may break transfer record
May 20, 2009

Rafael Benitez has said he may well break the club's transfer record again this summer. In the last two summers, the Liverpool boss has spent £20m-plus on first Fernando Torres and then Robbie Keane.

And although Benitez is believed to have been given only £20m by the club's American owners for a transfer spree - any more will have to come from sales - the Spaniard is planning purchases at both ends of the financial scale.

Linked again with Carlos Tevez this week - a move that has been talked about at Anfield now for some while - the club say they have not made a bid to the players' third party owners.

But Benitez is known to be keen to pair Tevez again with his compatriot Javier Mascherano, the Argentina stars joining West Ham together back in August 2006.

However, he said: ''We may well break our transfer record, but certainly not Manchester United's. But it does not matter about the prices, it is doing the right thing and finding the right players.''

But having all but assured themselves of runners-up spot in the Premier League now behind champions Manchester United, Benitez knows he has to work carefully in the transfer market this summer to maximise the funds he has been given, or can generate.

He said: ''The next step is to overcome Manchester United, and that is the hardest. It does all come down to the money they have been able to spend, that is the difference.

''If we want to reduce this gap we have to be really good in the transfer market this summer. That can be the difference between winning the two or three extra points that we would need to win the title.

''We do not have that sort of money, so we have to be cute and clever in the market. Then it does not matter if you have money or not.

''When you have a lot of money it is easier because nobody notices your mistakes. For us it is important to find good targets to buy and make ourselves successful.

''We have learned a lot about our squad this season, we know each player that little bit better and it means we can improve for next season.''

He added: ''The fact that we have won nine of our last 10 games and not won the title just shows the high level of the Premier League.

''This season we have managed very good performances against the top sides, something we had not been doing before and now we have to improve a little bit more.

''We have 83 points and that would have been enough to win the title on six other occasions since the Premier League started. I can only underline that I am pleased and proud of my team to have gone this close.''

Benitez has started to generate cash from his squad by agreeing a £1m fee for defender Jack Hobbs to stay at Leicester, where he has helped them to promotion from League One. Winger Paul Anderson will also join Swansea for a fee of around £750,000.

Xabi Alonso is being linked with a £22m move to Real Madrid, while Ryan Babel could also be sold. Striker Andriy Voronin is also expected to be moved on.

Rafael Benitez: Liverpool may break transfer record - England - ESPN Soccernet

Dan · 20-05-2009, 06:35 PM

Interesting, hopefully Tevez or Silva join.. But we don't want another Keane, we have to make sure that they suit us..

Liverpöol · 21-05-2009, 09:27 AM

well Tevez will definately suit our game.

Scouser_Dave · 21-05-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Liverpöol

well Tevez will definately suit our game.

No he won't unless we break up the stevie, Nando formation.

Personally i think we would be better of hoping for someone like Negredo who will be cheaper and is more of an attacking threat.

Dan · 21-05-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

No he won't unless we break up the stevie, Nando formation.

Personally i think we would be better of hoping for someone like Negredo who will be cheaper and is more of an attacking threat.

Only problem I have with Negredo is that he has only really had one great season.. And he has demanded first team football, which he won't get here..

Dan · 21-05-2009, 11:19 AM

Also, screw Glen Johnson for right-back.. Darijo Srna is the one I want.. He was immense last night, apart from the falling easily..

Jimbosile · 21-05-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Also, screw Glen Johnson for right-back.. Darijo Srna is the one I want.. He was immense last night, apart from the falling easily..

Sorry guys but are we looking for another RB? Is Arbeloa going? I hope not!

Dan · 21-05-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbosile

Sorry guys but are we looking for another RB? Is Arbeloa going? I hope not!

He's not going, it just he's not brilliant.. Some games he's looked average.. He'd be a good back up though..

Jimbosile · 21-05-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

He's not going, it just he's not brilliant.. Some games he's looked average.. He'd be a good back up though..

I want Sergio Ramos, I wish we had heaps of money!

Scouser_Dave · 21-05-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Only problem I have with Negredo is that he has only really had one great season.. And he has demanded first team football, which he won't get here..

Thats the problem that we're going to have this summer. Players are well aware that Rafa will favour the Nando and Stevie partnership and will question wether they will get played or not.

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Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Also, screw Glen Johnson for right-back.. Darijo Srna is the one I want.. He was immense last night, apart from the falling easily..

He can play RM as well.

Dan · 21-05-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbosile

I want Sergio Ramos, I wish we had heaps of money!

Nah, he'd cost too much..

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Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

Thats the problem that we're going to have this summer. Players are well aware that Rafa will favour the Nando and Stevie partnership and will question wether they will get played or not.

He can play RM as well.

Yeah, that's the main problem we have..

But if Srna can play Right Midfield too, then we should snap him up.. He was quality last night.. Would love to see him join..

AnfieldG8 · 21-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Wish August would bloody well hurry up!

AnfieldG8 · 21-05-2009, 02:47 PM

Everton Two, Liverpool One – News Archive – News – evertonfc.com – The Official Website of Everton Football Club

hahahaha you gotta give it to them, that's pretty funny...

And before anyone comes on here in a fit having a go at me that i looked at the everton site....i got it through a link from the Liverpool Facebook group.

Scouser_Dave · 21-05-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AnfieldG8

Everton Two, Liverpool One – News Archive – News – evertonfc.com – The Official Website of Everton Football Club

hahahaha you gotta give it to them, that's pretty funny...

And before anyone comes on here in a fit having a go at me that i looked at the everton site....i got it through a link from the Liverpool Facebook group.

Typical blueshie khunts, always trying new ways to take a dig. Shame there store won't sell much as us.

Anima Flux · 21-05-2009, 04:32 PM

I hope Hyypia gets the armband on Saturday.

Be good to see him subbed off towards the final whistle too so he can get the applause from the fans.

Scouser_Dave · 21-05-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Anima Flux

I hope Hyypia gets the armband on Saturday.

Be good to see him subbed off towards the final whistle too so he can get the applause from the fans.

Would be great to see Carra and Hyppia at CB again, just like the old days

shame it's for the last time though

Dan · 21-05-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

Typical blueshie khunts, always trying new ways to take a dig. Shame there store won't sell much as us.

Can't get much more of a smaller club if they tried..

Anima Flux · 21-05-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

Would be great to see Carra and Hyppia at CB again, just like the old days

shame it's for the last time though

Should get in contact with Henchoz and get him to play next to Sami, then put Carra at RB.

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AnfieldG8 Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 4,735 Blog Entries: 2	Wish August would bloody well hurry up! __________________ Please Support Australia's World Cup Bid and Sign Up: http://www.australia2018-2022.com.au/ En Rafa Confiamos!

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AnfieldG8 Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 4,735 Blog Entries: 2	Everton Two, Liverpool One – News Archive – News – evertonfc.com – The Official Website of Everton Football Club hahahaha you gotta give it to them, that's pretty funny... And before anyone comes on here in a fit having a go at me that i looked at the everton site....i got it through a link from the Liverpool Facebook group. __________________ Please Support Australia's World Cup Bid and Sign Up: http://www.australia2018-2022.com.au/ En Rafa Confiamos!

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20-05-2009, 05:47 PM	#15583 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	Benitez: Liverpool may break transfer record May 20, 2009 Rafael Benitez has said he may well break the club's transfer record again this summer. In the last two summers, the Liverpool boss has spent £20m-plus on first Fernando Torres and then Robbie Keane. And although Benitez is believed to have been given only £20m by the club's American owners for a transfer spree - any more will have to come from sales - the Spaniard is planning purchases at both ends of the financial scale. Linked again with Carlos Tevez this week - a move that has been talked about at Anfield now for some while - the club say they have not made a bid to the players' third party owners. But Benitez is known to be keen to pair Tevez again with his compatriot Javier Mascherano, the Argentina stars joining West Ham together back in August 2006. However, he said: ''We may well break our transfer record, but certainly not Manchester United's. But it does not matter about the prices, it is doing the right thing and finding the right players.'' But having all but assured themselves of runners-up spot in the Premier League now behind champions Manchester United, Benitez knows he has to work carefully in the transfer market this summer to maximise the funds he has been given, or can generate. He said: ''The next step is to overcome Manchester United, and that is the hardest. It does all come down to the money they have been able to spend, that is the difference. ''If we want to reduce this gap we have to be really good in the transfer market this summer. That can be the difference between winning the two or three extra points that we would need to win the title. ''We do not have that sort of money, so we have to be cute and clever in the market. Then it does not matter if you have money or not. ''When you have a lot of money it is easier because nobody notices your mistakes. For us it is important to find good targets to buy and make ourselves successful. ''We have learned a lot about our squad this season, we know each player that little bit better and it means we can improve for next season.'' He added: ''The fact that we have won nine of our last 10 games and not won the title just shows the high level of the Premier League. ''This season we have managed very good performances against the top sides, something we had not been doing before and now we have to improve a little bit more. ''We have 83 points and that would have been enough to win the title on six other occasions since the Premier League started. I can only underline that I am pleased and proud of my team to have gone this close.'' Benitez has started to generate cash from his squad by agreeing a £1m fee for defender Jack Hobbs to stay at Leicester, where he has helped them to promotion from League One. Winger Paul Anderson will also join Swansea for a fee of around £750,000. Xabi Alonso is being linked with a £22m move to Real Madrid, while Ryan Babel could also be sold. Striker Andriy Voronin is also expected to be moved on. Rafael Benitez: Liverpool may break transfer record - England - ESPN Soccernet

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Anima Flux Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wales Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 5,938	I hope Hyypia gets the armband on Saturday. Be good to see him subbed off towards the final whistle too so he can get the applause from the fans. __________________