Summer 2011

[usernameunknown]

pity that Kjaer didn't come the other way!

 

He's been Pellegrino bad for the last year!

[Major Tom]

We must have a CB lined up if we're shipping out Soto.

[Meijer]

Coates perhaps?

[WaltonRed]

I'd love Coates, he looked fucking boss in the Copa and would come cheaper than the English options.

 

That said, I think we'll sign one of the english lads we've been linked with defo.

[coop]

Sell Soto and N'Gog - sign Coates and Forlan as replacements.

 

Job done.

[BenR_]

You're having a laugh if you think we'll get a CB from outside England. Won't happen.

 

Not that I mind. Cahill will be superb at whatever price. He's just what we need.

Soto leaving is great for 2 reasons -

 

A. He's fucking shite.

B. It pretty much confirms that we have a CB lined up.

[Code]

Rodallega is shite, we should stay way clear.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Coates? Since when has this become a reality?

[Glen C]

Liverpool FC's Sotirios Kyrgiakos on verge of Wolfsburg switch > Liverpool FC > Sport | Click Liverpool

 

Sotirios Kyrgiakos appears to be on the verge of joining Wolfsburg.

 

A move to the Bundesliga has looked likely for the defender despite being turned down by Hamburg back in June, shortly before he was handed a 12-month extension by Liverpool.

 

The 32-year-old earned an additional year with the Reds after making enough appearances last season to trigger the extension clause, agreed at his arrival from AEK Athens in 2009.

 

But Kyrgiakos, who netted in the Reds' final pre-season friendly against Valencia, appears to favour a move to Wolfsburg, who are seeking a replacement for the outgoing Simon Kjaer.

 

Jamie Carragher remains the first-choice centre-back while Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel remain in competition to partner him at the heart of Kenny Dalglish's defence.

 

Dalglish, meanwhile, has paid tribute to Dirk Kuyt amidst rumours of him being linked with a move to Inter MIlan after comments made by his agent last year resurfaced this morning.

 

The Holland international had been tipped to join the Serie A giants 12 months ago to link up with former Reds manager Rafael Benitez but the move never materialised.

 

In April, Kuyt penned a 12-month extension to his current Liverpool contract and is just one strike away from recording a half century of Premier League goals for the club.

 

"Dirk is a fantastic player for this football club," said Dalglish.

 

"He does work hard for the team, but then sometimes that work ethic disguises the ability he has got as well, so don't forget he has got a fair amount of ability.

 

"It's fantastic for anyone to get 50 league goals for his club and that will be a great milestone for him when he gets it."

[WaltonRed]

Uruguayan centre half, only young.

 

Bellamy rumours all over twitter

[TommyGun]

Twitter is telling us to buy Bellamy. Then we must do so

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Fucking hell, Bellamy? Jesus.

[Anubis]

Didn't we line up a loan move for Bellamy last season, but City said no.

[Delmar]

Fucking hell, Bellamy? Jesus.

 

Hell, Bellamy, Jesus, fuck. Interesting, but reasonable in this case.

[TommyGun]

Now twitter tells us that the Greek has signed and we will buy coates.

 

Can we sell twitter?

[05 Milan]

Bye bye Soto. Shocking excuse for a footballer.

[TommyGun]

From LFCTV:

 

Liverpool FC this afternoon confirmed that Sotirios Kyrgiakos had left the club and joined Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.

 

The Greek defender made 49 appearances for the Reds, scoring three goals, after signing from AEK Athens in August 2009.

 

Author: Liverpool FC

Tagged: kyrgiakos , sotirios kyrgiakos

[Original202]

Confirmed:

 

Kyrgiakos leaves Reds - Liverpool FC

 

Liverpool FC this afternoon confirmed that Sotirios Kyrgiakos had left the club and joined Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.

 

The Greek defender made 49 appearances for the Reds, scoring three goals, after signing from AEK Athens in August 2009.

 

 

Not hugely surprising, but it's a deal which came about without anyone really knowing anything about it before today. Be nice to think there's a couple more deals being sorted behind the scenes...

[usernameunknown]

Lets get excited about our new centre back!

[Bernard Diomede]

He may have been shite, but you could never question his commitment.

 

Good luck Soto lad

[mouse1989]

I'm not too bothered about him leaving. He's decent for teams like Blackburn and Stoke but against anyone with pace, he's shite. The fact he's the only defender that can head the ball further than 10 yards is a worry. However it does mean we're probably close to signing a new CB.

[Dan Vito Corleone]

He was good at what he did, but I think we all knew that the Greek needed to be gone at the earliest possible opportunity. I like him and I think he did a good job for us, but he was on big money and he was a disaster waiting to happen every time he was on the pitch.

 

I do wish him well though and for £1.5m outlay it might be argued we actually did alright, although he was a bit shit really, and one of the most limited players I've ever seen play for Liverpool. Good to see the club shipping "the unflushables" out though, three down, just a few more to go. Apart from Degen, who we are well and truly stuck with.

[TommyGun]

To be fair, he never backed down and did his best when he was called upon.

 

Good luck, big man!

 

Hope this will be the end to all ponytails at Anfield, Andy?

[mlwilliams]

I liked the Greek, but he wasn't great was he? Good luck to him I say. Now, who will we be signing?

[king7]

That was fast. If just all transfers would develop from rumour to confirmation as fast, I might get some work done in the summer.

 

Good luck Soto! Not the best player, but gave it everything and made some important contributions. Ynwa!