Summer Transfers - post mortem

Redz SG

So the pasar-malam has ended....we've got some, n "lost" some!

Wat are ur tots - positives n not-so!? Do u tink we have a better squad compared 2 last season? Wat are ur expectations with the current squad?

For the records:-

We bot:
Reina (GK)
Zenden (MF)
Sissoko (MF)
Crouch (Striker)
...n some youngsters - more for the future

We sold/loan:
Diouf
Smicer
Baros
Le Talec
Diao
Kirkland
....n some reserves

We tried but missed out:-
Owen
Figo
Solano
Stelio
Simao
Navarro
....n other reported defenders

stellazio SG

The missing out part really makes me wonder,what a team pool will be with them.. Laughing

The man who was death SG

haha lose bouma to villa. Laughing

Redz SG

Not sure how the missing pieces - a Ctr-back n a Rite-winger - will come n haunt us, but we do hv a more decent squad compared 2 last time tis yr....at least they are wat Beni wants.

The pluses are at the back, we've a new but seemingly more reliable GK, and a familiar back 4. MF has been boosted by a promising Sissoko. While on the left side, we are flooded with options; it's rather thin on the rite - I see Garcia, Cisse or Pongolle plying there for the nxt few mths. The other weak area is our frontline - but hopefully Crouch/Cisse/Morenties can prove us all wrong.

On the whole, I can oni count on my faith in Beni - he did achieve some things not expected of him last season! So with a squad more 2 his likings, I'm quietly sure tat tis season will be better than last - let's hope the table will reflect the same! Very Happy

Redz SG

Seriously do u tink it's a big loss 2 us? Mr. Green

But I do tink Solano is a bigger loss....2 us 2! Sad

Redz SG

To me, I wld really like 2 see Figo! But it was nvr meant 2b *sigh*

The man who was death SG

yaahh Crying or Very sad hopes o'leary can replace him with malbranque or gera

stellazio SG

Actually 2M for Figo?They never tried negiotiating izzit always want free..Maybe if they bargain earlier 1.5M also can,plus don't forget Figo is superstar,he brings alot of marketing potential to Liverpool,and Liverpool will gain from him too..Imagine a decent supply of crosses proven at the highest level,plus if they do business like RM where RM is entitled to 50% of all sponsorship deals i don't see liverpool losing much.. Laughing

The man who was death SG

Pool should have paid more for that "si mao" 40 cents player mah Laughing got UCL why beni so scared of spending money ah?

stellazio SG

Thats what happen to Leeds,take UCL for granted.. Laughing

Redz SG

Fm wat I read, there was a verbal agreement b/w Figo and RM tat he can leave for free - makes sense coz RM can save on his mega wages.

So after we talked and agreed with Figo, RM changed their mind and ask for a fee of 2M (not 2$ hor)! As a matter of principle Smile , we felt short-changed and request Figo 2 negotiate with RM. And so the story broke out n then Inter comes in....the rest is now history.

The man who was death SG

now pool have to compete with villa for right wingers in the jan transfer window Mr. Green

waitrose SG

That is the problem. Principles. In this day and age, where got principle one? Just look at how Chelsea, Arsenal and Man U got their man. Because of their principle, McManamann goes for free, Owen goes cheaply, Diouf is one huge loss and Diao has no where to go. RM is laughing all the way to the bank because they have just made 100 % profit from a player in just 1 year. Look at who is crying in the corner. Poor Liverpool.

Redz SG

NOT shy 2 say, it's partly why I support them leh....we have principles man! Very Happy

For macca's n owen's case, it's a matter of trust more than anything else. These are players with the club for so long and I dun tink we have treated them badly! Yet, they played us out! :O

Diouf and Diao were mistakes made by GH...2b fair, it's more like a gamble Neutral

As for RM, they can laugh 2 the bank....but for their misdeeds (n Owen's), they ended last season with nothing! But guess wat we've won! Very Happy

We may not be quite as succesful as we were in the past, but I believe we are in good hands....n I'm proud of them!

stellazio SG

This shows that Pool do not have scheming financial controllers..They need people like Kenyon to do the business.. Laughing

Redz SG

I rather be called silly...than 2 hv a kenyon! Evil or Very Mad

Poolman SG

Got ma ! .... James Milner ??

stellazio SG

One year nia.. Laughing

Poolman SG

I felt very good , although some linked players never materialised .

We are in need of a winger and a centre back ..... but see .... we've got Josemi who can deploy as centre back in place of Hyypia and Carragher sometimes of the season , against some weaker teams , that will be good idea , the most he stand-in there , will be until January .

As for that winger post ..... Kewell still haven't wake up his idea , if he don't prove himself this season , I'm not surprised he got that kicked from Benitez the end of the season . Let's pray hard Kewell create a miracle in his form .

Also ...... what's the problem deploying Stevie Finnan in that winger post ?

I thought he's more than a right back .

Momo Sissoko - My favourite signing ! If others said he the new Viera , sorry people , he's better than Viera !

The man who was death SG

hanor. seriously lah need a permanent replacement for nobby. i hope it's gera or maybe wilhelmsson