Mario Balotelli

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I like how this deal sprang out of nowhere - with most journalists saying we had no interest in him - and they're all now scrabbling to try and stay ahead of the story, with fresh twists like "behaviour clauses" and "will he face City?".

[Lario]

Don't shoot the messenger...

 

Ah no, twas nothing like that.

 

Just love the way the press seem to know everything about the deal now, whereas 24 hours ago they were all caught blindsided by it!

Cunts.

[Major Tom]

I like how this deal sprang out of nowhere - with most journalists saying we had no interest in him - and they're all now scrabbling to try and stay ahead of the story, with fresh twists like "behaviour clauses" and "will he face City?".

 

It was Rodgers who said that.

[El Dangerous]

I do wonder if there's method to the Mario madness. I think that after the initial stupidity of the Suarez tshirts the squad actually became galvanised around its talisman. By signing Balotelli we're saying a big fuck you to those that want to see us become a conventional team and giving the players a figure to rally round and support. A little bit of crazy can go a long way.

[Bad Red Bull]

Balotelli reaches agreement with Liverpool, he will take off for England soon, then the medical

 

(Gianluca Di Marzio)

[Antynwa]

I like how this deal sprang out of nowhere - with most journalists saying we had no interest in him - and they're all now scrabbling to try and stay ahead of the story, with fresh twists like "behaviour clauses" and "will he face City?".

 

My thinking a while back was that I thought the club had something up their sleeve.

 

Not that I think it was their intention to drag it out until this point, but I think it is clear talks have beent taking place for quite some time.

[Paulie Dangerously]

Did Ayre not get this done in time? Shit cunt

[Lario]

Fake scouser, etc.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Liverpool Echo report James Pearce: Liverpool talks with Balotelli agent have reached successful conclusion. Player will now fly into UK this afternoon to begin medical.

[Trumo]

Flying this afternoon? If he doesn't arrive by today, one can assume he's decided to fly the plane himself.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

It was Rodgers who said that.

 

He did, amongst others. But then, managers say things about targets that shouldn't be taken at face value. On the other hand, journalists claiming that there's more chance of Pascoe getting registered to play for us than Balotelli are in a different position.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Aye he'll have to be more careful with his comments in future, old beef burger features.

[Bernard Diomede]

Did Rodgers make the comments before or after Remy failed the medical? If before he will just use that as an excuse I reckon and say he expected Remy to complete his transfer. If after then he is going to have to do a fair amount of backtracking

[TheHowieLama]

Rodgers backtracking?

[kemskem]

One thing Balotelli will inevitably do is take press attention away from the youngsters arriving for big money, allowing them to fly under the radar somewhat as they find their feet.

That could be a nice little ancillary benefit for someone like Markovic, or at least mitigate the other side of the coin of Balotelli's publicity affecting us negatively.

Doesn't make you a genius putting that in your post...

[El Dangerous]

No he won't he doesn't have to explain jack shit, he's a football manager not a politician. It's widely accepted that they lie about transfers.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Rodgers'll say what he fucking likes, when he likes, to whomever he likes. Fahct.

[Ginny]

can't believe we are on the verge of signing Balotelli - this shit is cray

[JaminKibbler]

Mental. Gamechanger. Special Something. Moneyball.

 

[Mook]

What's his name when we're doing our starting 11s on the match threads...

 

Ballo, Balli, Marro, Marri or CrazySexyCool?

[The Golden Eel]

The line is that Milan were looking too much money when Rodgers said that, they then reduced their asking price. That's probably bollocks like

[DanDanShaw]

Maybe Rodgers should have expressed his interest publicly like United have been doing all summer, because it's worked wonders for them.  He doesn't have to explain any comments.

[aRdja]

What's his name when we're doing our starting 11s on the match threads...

 

Ballo, Balli, Marro, Marri or CrazySexyCool?

Super?

[Dundalis]

What's his name when we're doing our starting 11s on the match threads...

 

Ballo, Balli, Marro, Marri or CrazySexyCool?

Don't really see any reason to change from Super Mario. It's his current nickname, and it's a good one as nicknames go. They should play the old level complete Mario Bros music when he scores.

[TheHowieLama]

Sits down at poker table.

Card dealt.

Looks at hand and giggles.

"I am going for a full house here, gimme 2"