Goodbye Downing...

[TheHowieLama]

I am The Narcissist.

 

goo goo gajoob

[Dr. J]

Yeah, it was clearly not footballing reasons behind Downing's move.

 

If we don't replace him, what's the reason?

[Major Tom]

If we don't replace him, what's the reason?

 

The reason (for me) is because he isn't good enough. Sterling and Ibe - for the amount Ibe will play - look better bets to sit on the bench.

[thompsonsnose]

If we don't replace him, what's the reason?

 

Whatever the reason, he's gone.

Huzzar!

[ElishaScottBC]

goodnight sweet prince

 

[Batigol]

Downing got paid over £7m for those two years. Bigger swindler than the royal family.

[tenner]

The reason (for me) is because he isn't good enough. Sterling and Ibe - for the amount Ibe will play - look better bets to sit on the bench.

 

They both could do a job between them this season.

[DanDanShaw]

The main problem with the spineless, empty sack shit house was; he wasn't half as good as he thought he was, or a third as good as he needed to be to play for Liverpool.

[Coro]

Coro is spot on in a way. Comolli was FSG's first appointment and main man trusted with the football side. He was mostly terrible.

If FSG had appointed someone better, or worked up their "transfer team" with Kenny, Ayre and the Man City guys, there would have been better support for Kenny and hopefully a better spot of talent.

Kenny does have to take responsibility for Downing and the other summer signings as well though as he was working with Commoli on those. That goes for good and bad, obviously.

 

I'm merely pointing out that soccernomics had a big influence on the kind of players we were looking to buy and still does. People translate that in different ways to suit the pantomime they've got going on in their head.

 

Our problems didn't end with the departure of Comolli and Dalglish. We continue to struggle in the transfer market. I think a big reason is these incentive based contracts we are offering. If people think Rodgers has any say in the kind of contracts the club is offering then they're being at best, naive.

[boomer39]

Downing got paid over £7m for those two years. Bigger swindler than the royal family.

is that barbera and jim????? my arse...

[LFC64]

Don't fret I'm sure we can persuade Scott Sinclair to come!

 

Cconsidering how thin the squad will be if or when Assaidi goes a loan deal for Sinclair wouldn't be a bad idea. Ibe is very promising but not ready for a sustained run and Sterling is still too young to rely on.

[Mathewbet1]

[Carvalho Diablo]

Rejoice. The coward is gone.

 

[The Midnight Rambler]

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If only that shot had gone in..

[Babb'sBurstNad]

It was a pass.

[WhiskeyJar]

Transfer News: West Ham complete signing of Stewart Downing from Liverpool | Liverpool News, Fixtures, Results, Transfers | Sky Sports

West Ham have completed the signing of winger Stewart Downing from Liverpool.

 

The 29-year-old has joined Sam Allardyce's side on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region of £5m.

 

Downing, who has won 34 caps for England, follows striker Andy Carroll in making the summer switch from Anfield to Upton Park and is looking forward a new chapter in his career.

 

"I'm very excited. It's a great opportunity for me being here, it's a great club and I'm really excited to get going," Downing told the club's website.

 

"I'm ready and I'm fit for the first game against Cardiff City. I've played a decent few games for Liverpool in pre-season, so there will be no problems on that front.

 

"It's all happened quickly, but I'm really excited and hoping to play a part on Saturday."

 

Downing began his career with Middlesbrough, making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2002.

 

He joined Aston Villa following Boro's relegation from the Premier League in 2009 and was voted their Player of the Season for 2010-2011.

 

A £20m move to Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool followed in July 2011 with Downing picking up a Carling Cup winners' medal before falling out of favour under current Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.

 

Downing fought his way back into first-team contention in the second half of last season but has now opted to take up a fresh challenge with West Ham

[Adebisi]

With the exception of Jones, I don't think there's anyone at the club now that I think doesn't have talent/potential. (First team-ers I mean) Borini, Allen and Henderson the jury is still out, but I think they'll prove a few wrong over the course of the season.

 

Just need to add some quality to the squad now. I keep thinking 'surely we wouldn't let him go without someone lined up' but we always manage to fuck up somewhere.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Are we paying any of his wage still?

[Captain]

Good riddance, he won't be missed.

[Red Banjo]

I've had SSN on since half 6, i think they have made sure they emphasised "A £16M LOSS!" on this deal about 25 times.

 

Funny how they never seem that bothered when its other clubs, but when its us losing money - that's almost the most important thing.

 

Fucking meffs

[nedved11]

This is what I would remember him for

 

 

After over a year of zero assists and goals, this is how he rewards the kop for their patience

 

GET OUT OF HERE YOU SHITTY ASSHOLE

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

This is what I would remember him for

 

Me too. Not the £20m, not the shit performances, not the lack of goals, but that shush. For an otherwise nice enough guy, that's grim.

[Captain]

This is what I would remember him for

 

 

After over a year of zero assists and goals, this is how he rewards the kop for their patience

 

GET OUT OF HERE YOU SHITTY ASSHOLE

 

Now, now, according to Narcissist72 creating chances is what matter, not goals and assists. At least where Downing is concerned!

[The Acolyte]

I wonder how many cabs rushed to Anfield to ferry this spineless cunt down the motorway

[Anny Road]

Funny how we can all slag off Alardyce for his shite alehouse football when he has just invested 25 million in the very same attack we spunked 55m on.

What a massive fuck up this last few years have been. Glad to see a line drawn underneath it.