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Do you have the quote from Kenny? That doesn't seem his style. Also it doesn't really matter what Torres was worth a year ago as he's been phoning it in a lot for quite some time since and it's hard to know whether he still has the same acceleration he once did. At the end of the day he wasn't sold then but now when thankfully we could do something with the money besides make interest payments. I'm happy with 50 mill if Rafa thinks we shoulda/coulda done better he's entitled to his view. Just as he's entitled to do interviews and talk about things - the pundits etc all do.

Skysports have some quotes from the Interview up now: Henry - Dalglish best choice Reds owner hints manager will be given long-term deal ..John W Henry has hinted Liverpool will hand Kenny Dalglish an extended deal and stay at Anfield by redeveloping the famous venue. Kop legend Dalglish was named Reds manager for the remainder of the season following Roy Hodgson's axe last month, much to the delight of the supporters. Despite a slow start to Dalglish's return to the helm the team are now in fine form having won their last three matches without conceding a goal. The 59-year-old Scot has lifted the doom and gloom surrounding the club and Henry admits the club are reaping the rewards of bringing Dalglish back. "It's still early, but in retrospect you could not have made, in our case it was very fortunate for us, but we could not have made a better choice," he told Fox Soccer Channel. "I know he, for a long time now, has wanted to be in this position, so it's a great thing for the club, for Kenny and for us." As well as retaining Dalglish's services Henry has not hinted the club could opt to stay at Anfield and redevelop the venue rather than move to a new home. A new stadium has been top of Liverpool's agenda for some time but having sampled the unique atmosphere, Henry is against running the risk of losing their identity in a new ground. "The Kop is unrivalled," he continued. "The atmosphere, I was really surprised because we've heard so much about needing a new stadium. "We were surprised at how beautiful Anfield was both viewing it as an empty stadium and then with the first game. It would be hard to replicate that feeling anywhere else." This week saw the exit of star striker Fernando Torres for rivals Chelsea and Henry insists there was little point in retaining a player who wanted to ply his trade elsewhere. Sparks are sure to fly on Sunday with Torres is line to make an immediate appearance against Liverpool when he makes his Chelsea debut at Stamford Bridge. "One of things that we talked about from the very beginning was how important it was that everyone was on the same page. No player is bigger than the club," Henry said. "We expect players to want to be there. If they don't want to be part of Liverpool football club then we should do everything we can to facilitate them going elsewhere." Henry - Dalglish best choice | Sky Sports | Liverpool News | Football | Premier League

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Here's a longer clip with Carroll the hacks were really asking some arsehole questions. Nothing new there. Carroll keen to prove worth | Sky Sports | Video | Football | Premier League | Liverpool

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Mine is way past embarrassing. But I haven't gotten to the point where I'm gonna change my name by deed poll to dalglish - so maybe there is still hope for me :whistle:

And last but not least Carroll: Carroll: It feels like home already Andy Carroll claims Liverpool already feels like home following his rapturous Kop reception on Wednesday night. The Geordie told his introductory press conference at Anfield this morning that he has been overwhelmed by the welcome afforded to him by our supporters. The No.9 said: "Yes, it was a fantastic reception. The fans have been great with us. When I signed on Monday - that was great as well. There were a 100 fans outside Melwood waiting for me to turn up. "It's been fantastic coming down here and having the welcome I've had. It feels really like home now. I know it's only been three days but the welcome I've had from everyone, where I'm staying and at the training ground - it's just been great. "Obviously now the ambition is to win stuff and go places. Everyone believes we can do that." Carroll is now the most expensive British player ever following his deadline day switch from Newcastle. But the man himself insists he is not daunted by the fee - or by the fact he has inherited the shirt worn by Fernando Torres. "It was a lot of money but I'm sure I can do what I need to do to prove the money was worth it," he said. "I'm here to score goals and create chances for the team, and that's what I can do. "Time will tell. I scored goals at Newcastle and that's what I want to do - we'll just have to wait and see. "Obviously Torres was a great player but I need to concentrate on my own game and play my football." Reporters quizzed the 22-year-old on how he felt to leave his hometown club. He replied: "I've got massive respect for Newcastle. It's my team, it's my home club, and I'm not really going to talk about what happened at Newcastle other than my friends and family are still there and Newcastle means a lot to me. "But I'm at Liverpool now and that's what I've got to concentrate on. "Coming here to Liverpool has been fantastic. The reception I got at the training ground and then last night was brilliant for us." Carroll is currently sidelined with a thigh injury. Asked when he would return to make his debut, he said: "I am working hard in the gym with the fitness guys at Melwood, and I just need to get my fitness up. When I finally come out for my debut with the No.9 on it's going to make me realise that I'm here and I'm here to stay. "It's a thigh strain. It's going to be a few weeks and then we'll see how it is." What else did Andy Carroll have to say? Carroll on Gerrard: "Obviously he's a great captain, he's a leader, he brings everyone together and I'm sure I'll get along well with him." Carroll on maturing: "I feel I am ready. I have made the move now. I feel like I have settled down. I know what I need to do and that's concentrate on my football." Carroll on Suarez: "He showed what he can do. He got a goal and was lively around the pitch and it was great to see that." Should be some video of this around soon

Also here is some of what Suarez said: Suarez: My dream debut Luis Suarez today spoke of his elation at making a 'dream debut' for Liverpool against Stoke City on Wednesday evening and admitted he's relishing the challenges awaiting him as Anfield's new No.7. The deadline day signing from Ajax came off the bench in the second half against the Potters and managed to find the back of the net 16 minutes later at the Kop end - and he insists he could not have asked for a better start to his Reds career. Suarez told reporters at his Anfield unveiling: "I think it is a dream debut. Anyone would say it is a dream debut. Just to be on the field for a few minutes and to manage to score in front of the Kop, it's what dreams are made of. "It was what I imagined it would be like. It was what I expected from watching English games back in Holland on TV. "It's a tough, strong league and hard to create opportunities and chances on goal. It's something which I will learn to adapt to and the type of game I am looking forward to getting used to and performing in." There was some confusion as to whether Suarez would be credited with the goal after Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson deflected the effort against the post before it eventually crossed the line. The 24-year-old, however, is optimistic it will go down as the first of many for his new club. He said: "I certainly celebrated it as if it's mine! Hopefully it's mine and whoever decides will decide in my favour. "I hope I can score as many (goals as I did in Holland). The first target for me is to help the team, whether it's scoring goals or just helping out in general play, because what counts is the team, not individuals." Suarez sat along fellow new striker Andy Carroll and manager Kenny Dalglish as the new signings faced the world's media at Anfield. The pair have all the ingredients to create a successful partnership - and Suarez is confident they will compliment each other well. He said: "I am aware of his style as I have seen quite a bit of him playing for Newcastle on TV back in Holland. "He is a typical, tall No.9 and the type of player I combine with well historically. It is a promising partnership." Suarez added: "Liverpool are always going to be known as one of the greats on a European scale. "You only have to look at the trophies they've won - that image and history goes before them throughout Europe. "It's always been a dream for me to come to a big club in England and play - and I have come to a massive club in England in Liverpool. "It's been my desire to come here and I am really pleased it has come to fruition."

Here's some of Kenny's comments from the press conference. Class as usual. From the Offal: 'He's the best No.9 for us' - Liverpool FC 'He's the best No.9 for us' Kenny Dalglish is confident Andy Carroll can follow in the footsteps of Rush, Fowler et al and prove to be a worthy successor to Liverpool's iconic No.9 shirt. The striker became the Reds' record signing when he joined on transfer deadline day and the boss feels his status as a Newcastle hero will help him cope with the transition towards Kop idol. "He's a great signing for us, as is Luis (Suarez)," Dalglish told reporters as he unveiled his two new recruits at an Anfield press conference. "We are really looking forward to getting him fit, up and ready and working. I'm sure he's anxious as well. We just have to be conscious of the fact he doesn't push too hard. So we'll look after him, get him fit and he'll play when he's ready. "It may be a few weeks but we didn't sign him for a few weeks. We signed him for five and a half years. That's what we are looking forward to." He continued: "We wanted to improve the squad we had. The two lads are fantastic footballers and they are both young. "Luis came on last night and gave us a little example of what we can expect. Andy has yet to do that but at 22 years of age, he has fantastic potential. He's already part of the England squad. "He's a fantastic signing and the best person we could have brought in here to play in the No.9 shirt. "When you consider what he has done at such a young age - he wore the No.9 at Newcastle. For someone of 22 years of age, that's a lot to carry on your shoulders and he's shown at Newcastle that he is capable of doing that. "Anyone who can wear that No.9 shirt up there and score goals has got a chance. We know he is only a young boy and that the price may be a bit more than what some people think it should be. But then everyone has to justify their wages and their costs. If you can do that with yourself then surely you can do that with us." Suarez made a dream start to his Liverpool career when he came off the bench to net a debut goal in Wednesday's 2-0 success over Stoke City. Kopites have already suggested the Uruguayan could form a partnership with Carroll similar to the famous Toshack-Keegan combination - and Dalglish feels they have the right character and passion to make a good impression on supporters. "We are just really excited about the two lads coming in," he said. "They are both fantastic signings for the football club and there should be nothing that can overshadow the fact they've come to play for us. "They've put their trust in us and they are both determined to come and play for Liverpool, they are proud and privileged to play for Liverpool. That's a great start for us." He added: "Character is always very important in a footballer. "Andy is someone that that the players and supporters will take to. His innocence is quite endearing. Growing up everyone is wise after the event. When you are older you realise that you may have done some things that aren't correct. But everyone is the same, everyone has a story to tell. "I think it will endear him to the supporters because they will be able to relate to him. "They understand him and he understand football. You have to understand it is difficult for footballers to adjust to being in the limelight. To grow from being 16 or 17 years of age and growing up before being transferred for £35 million is a huge change in your life. I'm sure he'll handle it very well. "If he has any problems he'll have all the help in the world here. But he'll help himself more than anyone can help him. "We are delighted with the two lads and look forward to seeing them play. "The lads will be desperate to play together. It's been fantastic for us to get them both on board." The move for Carroll came on the back of big money move for Suarez and, although Fernando Torres departed for Chelsea, Dalglish feels the way Liverpool conducted themselves in the transfer window suggests the club's new owners mean business. "Every day is a new era for a football club," he said. "The football club will always be here. We won't be but the club will. For us, we are looking forward to getting the club moving upwards and onwards. "It's great credit to Damien Comolli that he did so well going out and getting those two lads and dealing with Ajax and especially Newcastle because it was so late in the day in the transfer window. It shows he's done a great job and reiterates what we said before about the ambition and support of the new owners. "It just shows their desire to move the club forward. They said when they came in they wanted to take the club back to where it should be. This was their first opportunity to show that. They are actually a bit disappointed we didn't get more players in. That's a good thing. "There will be a lot of people wishing they had these two in the squad." The boss was also quizzed about comments made by Torres following his move to Chelsea. Dalglish added: "I don't know what he's had to say since he joined them. I know what he said when he was here. "Everybody was disappointed he left the club. What was most disappointing was the timing of it. "But we'll move on with our life. The football club will always be here. We won't. We'll never ever put one person ahead of this football club. "The football club and the owners did everything they possibly could. But it wasn't to be. He moved on and is playing for someone else now. That's something we'll live with. "The most important thing for us is the two people who have come in and that's what we'll focus on. "If we've lost one, we've lost one. I don't know whose gain it is. And neither will anyone until time has gone by. We are delighted with these two. "The most important people are the people at this football club. Whatever Chelsea think doesn't matter to us. We are just delighted with what we have."

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Some nice shots from this mornings Press Conference at Anfield:

And here is the Liverpool part from MOTD for anyone who wants it - can't embed it sorry Dailymotion - abcd - a Animals video Oh and ignore the name I had to call it abcd and file it under animals in the hope it will take a bit longer before it is deleted ;)

Andy Carroll is that hard he makes onions cry! #carrollfacts (stolen from Paul Dalglish) Andy Carroll is so hard he round-house kicks Chuck Norris in the head #carrollfacts

Kenny for President. Of the world. Fuck it. Of the universe. Make it so.

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@kiwanis We didn't pay too much for Carroll. I know, I know you're never ever going to be able to accept that but look at it this way: 1. Modern football is a business 2. It is a branch of the entertainment industry 3. When do people spend the most money? When they are entertained 4. Have we been selling out all games this season? no. 5. What has been the impact on merchandising sales of fans lack of excitement, entertainment and engagement? 6. What is the merchandising equation between winning and sales 7. What has been the impact on the finances of the club of returning the King? (I am willing to bet that FSG have been delighted and pleasantly surprised to find his value in merchandise and LFC TV subs has been fan-fucking-tastic.) Backing him to succeed is a case of spending money to make more money. 8. You can only buy what is available. Carroll's value was higher to us because he solved a problem that we had right now, right now. 9. The atmosphere and the business impact of retaining Torres after the Transfer Request was leaked by Chelsea would have been incredibly bad commercially. Who was going to buy a single shirt? Were fans going to want to pay their hard earned to go and watch him sulk? Also gloom always translates to sales down. 10. The club had to find the best striker they could who they could actually buy now so as to pursue a spot in Europe because their are financial benefits of making it. 11. Buying Carroll in the way we did guaranteed we got him, other clubs would have bid and the price might not have been all that different, if we were in for him under different circumstances. And we might not have got him. The other thing to consider is that some people are saying the deal was for 30 mill and we don't know how it was structured etc so we don't know how much if any of that value is contingent on the club achieving certain things and carroll playing x amount of games etc. The idea that FSG just woke up and decided to do something completely nuts with their money is.. well.. silly. It's going to be a really exciting time to support the club in the coming months and beyond. We are going to be entertained and it's been a little while since our entertainment factor was a positive and not a fucking dark depressing soap-opera instead. The King already said there will be more money to spend in the summer. And you know maybe the team will do a tour to the US and FSG will sell out a few big stadiums and pay for Carroll that way. There's a lot of ways to skin a cat and I'm not too worried that FSG will have looked after their own commercial interests in this and done what makes sense. I think you are panicking because you think this is the last 35m we're ever going to have. It's not. This club has a huge world-wide fanbase and has been badly run but there is strength in the financial fundamentals and we can afford to make big signings, we can afford to act like a big club, because we fucking are!

This is the interview for anyone who missed it [YOUTUBE]ShJzLOZMFhg[/YOUTUBE]

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Just a small clarification but with our new structure it would have been Comolli who spoke to Pardew and Ashley. Kenny would identify the targets but he wouldn't be involved in the actual negotiation of the transfer fee etc Commolli and FSG would do that and Kenny would be told if they could get his target or not.

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Didn't want to start a whole new thread but I've posted a clip from the day we won the Championship against QPR back in 1990. Just thought it was a nice bit of nostalgia [YOUTUBE]mpNZGb2fpHs[/YOUTUBE]

Well here's the interview so people can make up there own minds. I won't embed it as some might not feel like seeing his face right now. He does say it's one big step forward etc etc... so personally I think he's as plastic as Chelsea. He talks about how it's been a hard 3-4 days for "ME" and ultimately that sums him up. Me, me, me. He doesn't give a fuck about us but I doubt he gives a fuck about them either. He wants medals and money no club loyalty required.

Don't tell me we're going to get a whole army of chauffeurs telling tales about finger rubbing? At some point you have to accept that although there are always two sides to a story and multiple perspectives, sometimes someone does something so cuntish that they there will be no explanation possible to avoid the conclusion that they were a bit of a cunt.

[YOUTUBE]wKfaIFXAUn8[/YOUTUBE] Additional clip from the Press conference - this part wasn't in the clip on Sky