Liverpool FC - Page 98

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 06:42 PM

IMO Ribery moving to Bayern was a huge mistake for him, he could have gone to an even bigger club as he's good enough

itonONT · 01-06-2008, 06:44 PM

Bigger club? Bayern is a big club with quality players. The league isnt all that strong, but I like him at Bayern.

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 06:47 PM

When he was at Marseille alot of clubs were looking to sign him, Bayern isnt as big sa club as Milan, Real Madrid etc.

itonONT · 01-06-2008, 06:50 PM

Yeah, but he wouldnt get as much playing time at those clubs as he does now.

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 06:51 PM

course he would he's world class, thats why hes coming to Liverpool

Nixo10 · 01-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

course he would he's world class, thats why hes coming to Liverpool

Can't see him joining Liverpool. IMO he would join Arsenal or the Manc's If he came to the prem.

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 06:55 PM

would rather David Silva though, great player and younger

Nixo10 · 01-06-2008, 06:57 PM

Yeah, Silva's class, and I can picture him in a Liverpool jersey for obvious reasons. I think he would be a great signing for you guys, but I heard from somewhere he's looking forward to extending his contract and is only thinking about next season.

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 06:58 PM

Surely he doesnt want to stay at Valencia after this season, we'll get Torres have a little chat with him at Euros

Nixo10 · 01-06-2008, 07:00 PM

It's not all that easy to convince someone to leave his home country to join a club in a different country. Im sure Valencia will bounce back if the management is'nt going to be how it was last season.

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 07:02 PM

Well you cant get too bad after Ronald Koeman

but still not getting into europe will affect players decisions on whether to stay or not

Nixo10 · 01-06-2008, 07:05 PM

That just comes down to loyalty. Kaka is a prime example of that, no Europe but he's aiming for imrpovement. (And he's not even Italian)

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 07:10 PM

Well they're in the UEFA Cup so it's abit more of an obvious decision than for players like Silva and Villa at Valencia

lucky125 · 01-06-2008, 09:34 PM

I think we will get at least one of Silva, Ribery, or Villa. I think Alves would be good too and he and Ribery are both 25. Ribery would be an excellent pickup.

MaschPotato · 01-06-2008, 11:06 PM

Silva or Ribery yes but IMO we dont need Villa or Alves, we have finnan degen and arbeloa and if we signed villa then it will between barry(if we get him) and masch in centre mid and both are good enough to play, we only need a backup striker to come on when torres is out

lucky125 · 02-06-2008, 04:47 AM

I have not seen much of Arbeloa but Finnan is old and Degen, from what I hear, is not supposed to be exactly a star, right away at least.

But Silva or Ribery would be excellent goal scoring wingers.

Question: This is my first time following an offseason. When are the players expected to sign, you know?

Brendyne · 02-06-2008, 04:50 AM

I really don't know why we signed Degen over Rafinha other then it was a free transfer. :l

MaschPotato · 02-06-2008, 06:47 AM

They officially sign on July 1stwhen transfer window opens

lucky125 · 02-06-2008, 07:11 AM

I read on a LFC forums site that we have confirmed "not officially" three transfers. Two were rumored to be youngsters and the other was to be Rafinha.

But yea, then I am excited to see who we can pick up. Do players usually sign on that day or wait till the day that it closes?

Scouser_Dave · 02-06-2008, 07:41 AM

Real Madrid have made a genuine enquiry about Xabi Alonso & are trying to throw a spanner in the works of the deal currently being thrashed out with Juventus for the midfield ace.

If they secure their main transfer target (wonder who that is?) Ronaldo a swap deal may be on the cards for Xabi Alonso with Arjen Robben going the other way.

This possible deal like lots of deals in the summer is a bit like a property chain. I think once the Ronaldo saga is sorted out, the transfer merry go round that we all so love will begin. If the Portugese winker decides to go to Madrid, the knock on effect would be amazing and deals would be going on left, right & centre.

If this deal did come off for Liverpool, Benitez would quickly tie up the Barry deal & any funds left over from sales, ie (Crouch,Riise,Carson,Vorinin?)

The focus could turn to a striker worthy of supporting Torres & a new full back.

Gerrard4eva · 02-06-2008, 07:55 AM

I would love to see Villa with Torres, but how about we get Huntelaar? He's only about 24-26 and the clubs that were interested in him haven't signed him yet. I don't think he will be as expensive as Villa, but if Rafa does have the money then it's Villa all the way.

MaschPotato · 02-06-2008, 11:26 AM

I wouldnt mind a swap deal Alonso for Robben with abit of dosh

i dont like him as a person but he really is a decent player, according to BBC website we are holding out for 18m for Juventus

Also i dont think we need Villa, if we are playing with one up top again then we only need a backup striker

RevolutionMikE5 · 02-06-2008, 11:30 AM

You guys don't need another striker, Rafa likes the one striker up front so he'll probably buy midfielders/defenders.

MaschPotato · 02-06-2008, 11:31 AM

We also wont get Rafinha now as we have already got Degen, if we dont manage to get Dossena for some reason i'd like to see us get Wayne Bridge for that position

suggs · 02-06-2008, 11:34 AM

crouch is suppose to be staying to play out his contract so yeah i would focus more on other positions

01-06-2008, 06:44 PM	#2427 (permalink)
itonONT Forum Guru Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 1,463	Bigger club? Bayern is a big club with quality players. The league isnt all that strong, but I like him at Bayern. __________________

01-06-2008, 06:50 PM	#2429 (permalink)
itonONT Forum Guru Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 1,463	Yeah, but he wouldnt get as much playing time at those clubs as he does now. __________________

01-06-2008, 06:57 PM	#2433 (permalink)
Nixo10 Forum Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Emirates Stadium Teams: Arsenal Posts: 1,426	Yeah, Silva's class, and I can picture him in a Liverpool jersey for obvious reasons. I think he would be a great signing for you guys, but I heard from somewhere he's looking forward to extending his contract and is only thinking about next season. __________________ The greatest goal scored !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ7zKrYjGTI by me..lol

01-06-2008, 07:00 PM	#2435 (permalink)
Nixo10 Forum Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Emirates Stadium Teams: Arsenal Posts: 1,426	It's not all that easy to convince someone to leave his home country to join a club in a different country. Im sure Valencia will bounce back if the management is'nt going to be how it was last season. __________________ The greatest goal scored !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ7zKrYjGTI by me..lol

01-06-2008, 07:02 PM	#2436 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Well you cant get too bad after Ronald Koemanbut still not getting into europe will affect players decisions on whether to stay or not

01-06-2008, 06:42 PM	#2426 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	IMO Ribery moving to Bayern was a huge mistake for him, he could have gone to an even bigger club as he's good enough

01-06-2008, 06:47 PM	#2428 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	When he was at Marseille alot of clubs were looking to sign him, Bayern isnt as big sa club as Milan, Real Madrid etc.

01-06-2008, 06:51 PM	#2430 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	course he would he's world class, thats why hes coming to Liverpool

01-06-2008, 06:55 PM	#2432 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	would rather David Silva though, great player and younger

01-06-2008, 06:58 PM	#2434 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Surely he doesnt want to stay at Valencia after this season, we'll get Torres have a little chat with him at Euros

01-06-2008, 07:05 PM	#2437 (permalink)
Nixo10 Forum Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Emirates Stadium Teams: Arsenal Posts: 1,426	That just comes down to loyalty. Kaka is a prime example of that, no Europe but he's aiming for imrpovement. (And he's not even Italian) __________________ The greatest goal scored !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ7zKrYjGTI by me..lol

01-06-2008, 07:10 PM	#2438 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Well they're in the UEFA Cup so it's abit more of an obvious decision than for players like Silva and Villa at Valencia

01-06-2008, 09:34 PM	#2439 (permalink)
lucky125 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 129	I think we will get at least one of Silva, Ribery, or Villa. I think Alves would be good too and he and Ribery are both 25. Ribery would be an excellent pickup. __________________

01-06-2008, 11:06 PM	#2440 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Silva or Ribery yes but IMO we dont need Villa or Alves, we have finnan degen and arbeloa and if we signed villa then it will between barry(if we get him) and masch in centre mid and both are good enough to play, we only need a backup striker to come on when torres is out

02-06-2008, 04:47 AM	#2441 (permalink)
lucky125 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 129	I have not seen much of Arbeloa but Finnan is old and Degen, from what I hear, is not supposed to be exactly a star, right away at least. But Silva or Ribery would be excellent goal scoring wingers. Question: This is my first time following an offseason. When are the players expected to sign, you know? __________________

02-06-2008, 04:50 AM	#2442 (permalink)
Brendyne Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,205	I really don't know why we signed Degen over Rafinha other then it was a free transfer. :l __________________ http://goallineblitz.com/game/signup.pl?ref=2952874

02-06-2008, 06:47 AM	#2443 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	They officially sign on July 1stwhen transfer window opens

02-06-2008, 07:11 AM	#2444 (permalink)
lucky125 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 129	I read on a LFC forums site that we have confirmed "not officially" three transfers. Two were rumored to be youngsters and the other was to be Rafinha. But yea, then I am excited to see who we can pick up. Do players usually sign on that day or wait till the day that it closes? __________________

02-06-2008, 07:41 AM	#2445 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	Real Madrid have made a genuine enquiry about Xabi Alonso & are trying to throw a spanner in the works of the deal currently being thrashed out with Juventus for the midfield ace. If they secure their main transfer target (wonder who that is?) Ronaldo a swap deal may be on the cards for Xabi Alonso with Arjen Robben going the other way. This possible deal like lots of deals in the summer is a bit like a property chain. I think once the Ronaldo saga is sorted out, the transfer merry go round that we all so love will begin. If the Portugese winker decides to go to Madrid, the knock on effect would be amazing and deals would be going on left, right & centre. If this deal did come off for Liverpool, Benitez would quickly tie up the Barry deal & any funds left over from sales, ie (Crouch,Riise,Carson,Vorinin?) The focus could turn to a striker worthy of supporting Torres & a new full back. __________________

02-06-2008, 07:55 AM	#2446 (permalink)
Gerrard4eva Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aussie Land Posts: 443	I would love to see Villa with Torres, but how about we get Huntelaar? He's only about 24-26 and the clubs that were interested in him haven't signed him yet. I don't think he will be as expensive as Villa, but if Rafa does have the money then it's Villa all the way. __________________ I will always be a Liverpool supporter! GO THE REDS!!

02-06-2008, 11:26 AM	#2447 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	I wouldnt mind a swap deal Alonso for Robben with abit of dosh i dont like him as a person but he really is a decent player, according to BBC website we are holding out for 18m for Juventus Also i dont think we need Villa, if we are playing with one up top again then we only need a backup striker

02-06-2008, 11:30 AM	#2448 (permalink)
RevolutionMikE5 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sitting on my computer chair chomping on gold fish. Age: 15 Posts: 4,741 Blog Entries: 18	You guys don't need another striker, Rafa likes the one striker up front so he'll probably buy midfielders/defenders.

02-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#2449 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	We also wont get Rafinha now as we have already got Degen, if we dont manage to get Dossena for some reason i'd like to see us get Wayne Bridge for that position

02-06-2008, 11:34 AM	#2450 (permalink)
suggs Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,451	crouch is suppose to be staying to play out his contract so yeah i would focus more on other positions __________________ "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