Holli Sheetzz - Rivaldo, a possible move to Anfield?

Båseline SG

Something fresh out of planetfootball.com.

Rivaldo has revealed that he is undergoing discussions with LFC in a possible move to Anfield over the New Year. LFC Official site on the other hand has played down the speculations.

Given his skills, visions and technique on the ball, can he tahan the playing style of the EPL... noting the fact that his 31 now. But with his playing skills, LFC will definitely improved in the attacking area. But the problem is that he is one player who is unlikely to track back and help out in the defensive duties when called upon.

Question is, will the Samba star really sign for the Reds and likely to accept a lower wages in a effort to play more football?

the Bear SG

will he be an overpaid unproductive star?

hope not... LFC need all the breaks they can get now...

Poolman SG

[color=red][size=large]Rivaldo will be a good signing if the deal is done Exclamation

Why Question

Because Liverpool FC needs an OLD HEAD ! Get what I mean here

Remember Gary McAllister ? He steadied the boat when the team is shaking ! And score some crucial goals and create some magical free-kicks that won us a little bit of consolations that season ! Mr. Green

Rivaldo must reduce his demand , to something like 20,000 -30,000 pounds a week ! That should be alright for Liverpool !
Even if he fail to deliver , it's alright too ! 'Cos he's not the first to flop and will not be the last !

Apparently , there's a number of BIG NAMES currently taking salary and relax one corner , so , it's alright if he failed !
At least Liverpool had tried something risky !

No risk no gain la , for short !

Tactically , our team need someone that is better than Smicer and Murphy ! Both this player played the role of a supporting midfielder behind the striker , so do Rivaldo ! The difference ? This Samba fella can score goals from nowhere !

Cheers !

Båseline SG

Thanks for the opinion the Bear and Poolman.

Personally, I dun think he would happily sit at the bench and see the first eleven winning games w/o him. I'm pretty sure he would prove himself and the critics that he still has the hunger to win trophies.

If he does wanna go EPL, LFC is the club to go to. So does LFC. We need his experience, visions and skills to win bigger things. We sorely missed the creativity from the centre. And to carve out chances for the strikers to score.

That is, if he can lower his wage demands.

798 SG

Don’t think Rivaldo will want to lower his wage. If Liverpool can give what he want, he will definitely become a pool legend and one of the fan favourite. Rivaldo possess star quality but he must change his KPKB attitude.

Båseline SG

Will see how persuasive GH is to bring him to Anfield despite the potentially massive wages he demands.

Besides being speculative abt his revelation with the Reds, he'll definitely bring life to the often dour in the centre of things. Gerrard/Hamann in the middle wif Rivaldo operating just behind the strikers... exciting!

Poolman SG

[color=red][size=large]Rivaldo has been getting quite sick with life at Milan and in fact , he's the one that makes the approach to a switch to Anfield , this could turn out as well , be a "bargaining" point for GH !

Second point is , at 31 , although on a free , his peak seemed to be over , he can't demand too much like when he's 27 , right ?

The plus point is , a point to prove everybody wrong seems to be his chief motivation to come to Anfield ! And it not a bad thing for Liverpool too !

A special guts tell me he could be a "Cantona" for Liverpool ! Rolling Eyes

dok gong SG

wah liu..not another ah bei to liverpool. I thought GH said Rivaldo is not one for the future. If he do come, it will make Liverpool looks like as if we are second choice club.

With his wage, I think can invest in young player like Reyes and Rafael Van Der Vaart (dun know spell correctly). Rafael is extremely good, he's in action tonite against Scotland, go watch him. He's suppose to be a target by of GH but he is darn costly.

If Owen goes (most probably), the money can be used to but them lah..but if Rivaldo comes alone and settle in Liverpool as a bed of roses for retirement then he spoils all the fun liao...

makeorbreak SG

It's good if Rivaldo decides to come to Liverpool.It won't be difficult for Rivaldo to fit into the starting lineup.Rivaldo over Heskey anyday.Or else he can fit in behind the 2 strikers.

Question should be whether or not GH wants him at Anfield.

gasband SG

I really feel our priority should be a quality defender like Boumsong

798 SG

Right now Liverpool upfront also got big problems. Owen injured and threatened to leave at the end of season. Left the useless and overrated striker Heskey who can only scored with his head.

Rivaldo will be useful in this stage to support two strikers up front.

gasband SG

true....but Baros shld be back soon in a few weeks time...Carragher says he is targeting January and that Baros shld be way ahead...Maybe Jan should buy 1 striker and 1 defender....A stable defence will reduce my chance of heart attack when i watch them

Poolman SG

[color=red][size=large]Rivaldo might not be the player for the future , at 31 , he actually can be handful for another 2-3 years of football !

I recalled when GH sign G.McAllister , G.Mac actually don't meant to be for the future ! He was brought in with his experience , to groom Gerrard ! Rivaldo can also do that ! Provided he's not selfish to teach and share his vast experience !

kpo SG

[color=darkblue][size=large]... ah pool ah pool ... i think u know where i stand on this one ... if the deal really goes thru, i hope he shares his skills and experience and not teach our players what he did at the world cup ...

... i agree we need an old head ... but i'm not too enthusiatic on him, i'd rather have bergkamp any day ... or davids ... maybe if he's willing to half his wages or something ... another doubt i have is will houllier going for someone he 'cannot control' ... know what i mean?

Poolman SG

Excuse

Originally posted by kpo:

... ah pool ah pool ... i think u know where i stand on this one ... if the deal really goes thru, i hope he shares his skills and experience and not teach our players [color=red][b]what he did at the world cup ...

... i agree we need an old head ... but i'm not too enthusiatic on him, i'd rather have bergkamp any day ... or davids ... maybe if he's willing to half his wages or something ... another doubt i have is will houllier going for someone he 'cannot control' ... know what i mean? [/color][/b]

[color=red][size=large]Bo , can you or anyone here , refresh me on this one ! What Rivaldo did at the World Cup ? Winning the World Cup is a Bad Thing ?

Something bad or ...sounds like something really bad ?

If I'm GH , I'm going to do this ! Take it or leave it !
1.Take a massive pay-cut !
2.Agree on a win bonuses ! Draw or lose , no money !
3.Agree that he might not play all the time !
4.Agree on only a One-year contract !
5.Agree on an extension option if performance is good !

The negotiation is still on ! GH definitely can handle him ! Remember this , nobody is as ruthless as GH ! If you can make him happy , you're in for a good time ! Ask Heskey ! If you're going to foul him , you're Red Carded ! Ask Westerveld !

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