Summer Transfer Thread 2012

[Tony Moanero]

Exactly!

 

So why is he being criticised for making a stand over Caroll? Newcastle obviously think this is the way to do it because AC Milan did it over Aquilani and we tend to give away our shit. I know you both are not doing that by the way, I am talking about those who are.

 

Jesus, we had Steve Bruce slagging us off in the press for trying to get Kenwyne Jones on loan, and there was a lot of fans who supported him! Newcastle do it, and they have every right.

 

Under no circumstances should Newcastle be allowed to pull our pants down a second time.

[Whelan]

Hang on...

 

How many Premier League managers are in a position to play £20m for a player? Not many I'd fancy.

 

Newcastle: European football > West Ham: Potential relegation battle

 

Okay, how many have bid over £15m? West Ham were prepared to pay £18m, they were turned down by both Liverpool and Caroll. The point is that a £35m player is available and not one of those clubs who could afford to pay that are even looking at him.

 

Sunderland have big £14m for Steven Fletcher, they don't seem to have even looked at him!

 

And is European football now important to Andy Caroll? Cos he has played a grand total of 2 matches (both as sub) in Europe.

[Whelan]

Under no circumstances should Newcastle be allowed to pull our pants down a second time.

 

Which is my point!

 

We have to be obstinate where they are concerned. He should be worth £15-20m, considering the fees bandied about for others. We are seen as a soft touch and shit negotiators and the only way to change that opinion is to stop behaving like a cheap pimp.

 

Anyway I am saying nothing more on the subject. I like Andy Caroll as a person but I am beginning to dislike the footballer and his sudden elevation to misunderstood genius and untapped brilliance. It has fuck all to do with Andy Caroll and everything to do with fans looking for a chance to criticise Rogers and FSG.

[Russ Atmosphere]

It's laughable that for some the problem is determined to be the price at which we are selling Carroll, rather than the price we paid for him.

[Tony Moanero]

Okay, how many have bid over £15m? West Ham were prepared to pay £18m, they were turned down by both Liverpool and Caroll. The point is that a £35m player is available and not one of those clubs who could afford to pay that are even looking at him.

 

Sunderland have big £14m for Steven Fletcher, they don't seem to have even looked at him!

 

And is European football now important to Andy Caroll? Cos he has played a grand total of 2 matches (both as sub) in Europe.

 

I assume that Carroll wouldn't play for Sunderland, thus making a bid pointless.

 

Ok, a team that finished high enough up the table to earn European football and have a decent chance of repeating that this season vs. a team who could well struggle.

[Jairzinho]

It's laughable that for some the problem is determined to be the price at which we are selling Carroll, rather than the price we paid for him.

 

Yes. It is strange. I'd take £15m from Newcastle. I don't think he's even worth that really. They'd be pulling our pants down less than if we kept him here.

[Tony Moanero]

It's laughable that for some the problem is determined to be the price at which we are selling Carroll, rather than the price we paid for him.

 

Well-trodden old ground isn't it?

 

Anyone with half a clue realised that £35m was way, way too much.

[Geraghty]

ESPN are claiming that sources close to #LFC have informed them a deal for Daniel Sturridge is "within touching distance"

[Major Tom]

ESPN are claiming that sources close to #LFC have informed them a deal for Daniel Sturridge is "within touching distance"

 

I believe ESPN. I just don't believe the sources.

[Major Tom]

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to make another move to bring Daniel Sturridge to Anfield - with a deal for Chelsea forward believed to be within touching distance at last.

 

Sources close to the Reds have told ESPN that Rodgers has been pursuing Sturridge all summer, with the recent glut of attacking midfield signings pushing the Team GB Olympic star down the pecking order of Blues boss Roberto Di Matteo.

 

Inter Milan have also been linked with a move for Sturridge, but the promise of regular first-team football in a Liverpool side playing to his strengths would appeal to the 22-year-old.

 

Sturridge, who recovered from meningitis earlier this summer, arrived at Chelsea from Manchester City in 2009 and after two seasons struggling to break into the starting line-up became a Stamford Bridge regular under Andre Villas-Boas last season.

 

However, when Villas-Boas was replaced with Di Matteo in March, the England Under-21 international found his opportunities restricted and that has continued to be the case at the start of the 2012-13 campaign.

 

Read more at Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers reignites Daniel Sturridge interest | Football News | ESPN.co.uk

[BringbackBiscan]

Selfish player. Which is fine when it comes off, more often than not it doesn't tho.

[RobbieOR]

He can fuck off, too selfish.

[The Golden Eel]

That'd be a decent signing IMO.

[Lee909]

I like it.

Hope this happens.

[Bobby Hundreds]

Like mentioned he is too selfish, it's something Suarez does too, takes on 10 players has the option to pass but then decides to kick it 10 yards either side of the goal for some strange reason. Sturridge is exactly the same minus taking on 10 players.

[Ian Sea]

He's obviously a dick but I don't think there's any doubt that he'd improve us (it wouldn't be hard really).

 

I'd also like to say that I wanted him when he left City.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Yes, he's a cock, but a player perfect for the Rodgers system. Has pace too.

 

Ticks all the boxes for me.

[jackofdk]

Yes, he's a cock, but a player perfect for the Rodgers system. Has pace too.

 

Ticks all the boxes for me.

 

I think he could be great for us. More than able to play on the right or in the centre of the three forwards, loads of pace, knows where the goal is and is still young.

[redmachine23]

He's obviously a dick but I don't think there's any doubt that he'd improve us (it wouldn't be hard really).

 

I'd also like to say that I wanted him when he left City.

 

I concur. Exactly my feelings. Let's be honest while the top clubs are shopping in Harrods we're down Aldi hovering by the 'on the turn' shelf. Best we can manage probably.

[RoyHodgeGone]

If Carroll leaves we need another striker. Sturridge could suit our system better and although I think Borini is probably the better long term prospect he'd probably be good at the right price.

[Jairzinho]

Do want Sturridge.

 

We lack selfish, flashy cunts. You need a bit of that.

 

We'll finish 11th if the whole squad is full of neat and tidy footballers with neat and tidy haircuts.

[SinceSixtyFive]

Hmmmm....

 

Pace? Check.

 

Goals? Check.

 

Still time to improve? Check.

 

Get 'im in.

[TheHowieLama]

This thread could do with more "where they shop/where we shop" analogies, cuz those are some garden fresh takes fer sure. Up there with Tony Manolo's cracking "takes one to know one" retort.

[fowler9]

I'd be really happy with Sturridge but I doubt it'd happen, isn't he the only striker they have other than Torres?

[Bobby Hundreds]

We get some basic washing up liquid which cleans this many plates but the others get fairy liquid which cleans THIS MANY PLATES ( imagine more plates ). I suppose we have to make do with less but know this value for money is out there.... Somewhere.