SSN Breaking News Pennant Signed

[Gaz]

SSN are reporting Jermaine Pennant has signed a four year deal with Liverpool

[Peter_Griffin]

Any mention of fee, press conference etc??

[Peter_Griffin]

Nothing on Official site.

[fatistuta]

Any mention of fee, press conference etc??


Sky Sports News just said

[Cisseshairdresser]

Any mention of fee, press conference etc??

[Gaz]

Fee of around 6 million, reckon there will be a press conference once he's flown out to Switzerland to join his new team mates. Might even be a place in the squad for him at the weekend.

[Sipowicz]

Will prove to be a masterstroke, methinks

[Peter_Griffin]

[QUOTE=Cisseshairdresser]

[Shaggy]

Nothing on Official site.

There is now...

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N152996060726-1727.htm

Liverpool have today completed the signing of Jermaine Pennant from Birmingham on a four year contract.

The 23 year old right sided midfielder officially put pen to paper on his Anfield deal this afternoon after completing a medical.

He will fly out to Switzerland to join up with his new team-mates at their week long training camp.

Pennant's arrival marks the end of manager Rafael Benitez's long search to bring in a right winger and he could make his Reds' debut against Kaiserslautern this weekend.

Pennant started his career with Notts County before moving to Arsenal for

[Peter_Griffin]

Will prove to be a masterstroke, methinks

Fingers crossed, still though Newcastle pay

[Finnish_Red]

Hey, at least it's not the 8M

[Cisseshairdresser]

[QUOTE=Peter_Griffin]I know mate personally would'nt have payed more than

[Peter_Griffin]

Everything seem to be pointing towards Kuyt.

[Tom]

Duff was in the last year of his contract though. He could have gone for a free next soon.

[Cisseshairdresser]

Should be an interview with Pennant on the Offal now :handshake:

[Gavzie]

[QUOTE=Peter_Griffin]Fingers crossed, still though Newcastle pay

[Peter_Griffin]

We've got real pace on the wings now with Pennant and Gonzo, but what we gonna do about the whole Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko predicament!

[MrMichael]

Comparissons with the Duff fee are not fair anyway. Chelsea are in a unique position in the entire football world in that they don't give a damn about money. They would probably rather have hung onto him for another year than sold him to us anyway. If you want to compare players at their current market value, Pennant for

[Peter_Griffin]

[QUOTE=Gavzie]Duff has no ambition looks OK in a pretty good side, lots of injuries, never shows passion

Pennant feckin quick, great dead ball specialist, great crosser, knows how to beat full backs unlike Duff, has passion and is younger.

[The Red Cardinal]

If only Crouch was any good with his head, we'd be sorted for next season.... :o

[Peter_Griffin]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N152998060726-1737.htm

Official interview.

[Jack D Rips]

[QUOTE=Peter_Griffin]Fingers crossed, still though Newcastle pay

[Sipowicz]

We've got real pace on the wings now with Pennant and Gonzo, but what we gonna do about the whole Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko predicament!


One up front..

[Shaggy]

Official Brum site claiming the deal will make them MORE THAN

[kurtangle01]

good stuff. i'm not over the moon about it but i'll have an open mind about him. i'm not questioning his quality i'm more concerned about his personal problems. lets hope they're well ane truely behind hm.

[Peter_Griffin]

One up front..

Who though, can Kuyt play on his own? Would Crouch score the goals and could Bellamy really play on his own up front.

Still though as rafa says we've got alot of possibilities i suppose.

[kurtangle01]

[QUOTE=ShaggyAlonso]Official Brum site claiming the deal will make them MORE THAN

[AmsterRed]

Sevilla are after 12million plus for Alves and most of it up front.

I think it's best not to get hung up on the fee for Pennant.

Personally, I like him as a player (obviously some baggage in his personal life but I trust the club to sort that), quality footballer, type of player we're after, English, young, liverpool supporter so I will ignore the fee and look at the two players concerned.

Alves..good, but unknown to most how good, might need to time to settle and costs 50% more just in transfer fee.

[Peter_Griffin]

Welcome Amstered. :handshake:

[AmsterRed]

Welcome Amstered. :handshake:

Cheers mate :handshake:

[Diego]

[QUOTE=Finnish_Red]Hey, at least it's not the 8M

[Cisseshairdresser]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N152998060726-1737.htm

Official interview.

Soz Mick Dogg having to go one better with a direct link!:D

[puredale]

Blimey Figo looks a bit different to how I remember . . .

Oh, Pennant you say? The new McManaman? Just 23? England U21 international? How much?!?!?!

Yes I know it's a bit steep but remember what Chelsea paid for SWP?
Now does that feels better? Good, Ok then.

Will he play for England? Is he better than David Beckham, Aaron Lennon and Shaun Wright-Phillips ? Will he go straight into your Fantasy footie team? Will we still sign Alves?

So many questions . . .

[Peter_Griffin]

Soz Mick Dogg having to go one better with a direct link!:D

Well you know what I'm like mate!:crackoff:

It's all about easy access.

[Finnish_Red]

oops

8 mill is i bit over the to, to think we'd pay that kind of money for him is rediculus...

i said the same thing about crouch hope pennant prooves me wrogn like crouch did...

Wow...

I'll trust Rafa on this one :handshake:

[leftpeg]

I reckon he'll be a good signing. I'm doubly pleased that we seem to have been able to get most of our business done in plenty of time this summer.

[Cisseshairdresser]

Well you know what I'm like mate!:crackoff:

It's all about easy access.

Yes so Ive heard. Your boyfriend was telling me you were a huge fan of "easy access"!;)

[Peter_Griffin]

Yes so Ive heard. Your boyfriend was telling me you were a huge fan of "easy access"!;)

Thats Fight Talk that Big Red.

*calls lawyer for legal advice*

[Diego]

Wow...

I'll trust Rafa on this one :handshake:

yep me to, trust him with my life, i'm just not sure he's wotrh all that money, but now he has to prove me wrong and a whole lot of other doubters...

[SouthAfricaRed]

Soccernet reporting deal as 6.7 million up front, with added clauses rising to 8 million. Pennant will be wearing the Number 16 jersey. Hope he's as good as the last no 16 :)

[Infadel]

[QUOTE=Peter_Griffin]Fingers crossed, still though Newcastle pay

[SouthAfricaRed]

[QUOTE=Infadel]I don't think it's that simplistic - there are other things that must be taken into account, one of which is the negotiated salary of the player. Assume (because nobody on these furums knows for sure!) that Duff signed a five year contract with the Barcodes worth

[IanTheRed]

Another Liverpool fan eh? From the official...

Before flying out to join up with his new team-mates at their training camp in Switzerland, Jermaine Pennant spoke to Liverpoolfc.tv about his dream move to Anfield.

[b]Liverpoolfc.tv: Welcome to Liverpool, Jermaine, how happy are you to be here?

Jermaine Pennant: I'm over the moon. I've dreamt about this since I was a little boy so to actually be here and to be able to wear a Liverpool shirt and play at Anfield is a dream come true.

So you're a Liverpool fan....

Yes. My family have always supported Liverpool and I grew up watching videos of them on the television. My grandad and grandma came here in the seventies and I think Liverpool must have caught their eyes. The love of the club has spread through the family ever since.

I actually got my first Liverpool kit when I was about four years of age. John Barnes was my idol when I first started watching Liverpool but then as I got older I loved Robbie Fowler.

How did you feel when you first got told Rafa wanted to sign you?

It was a great confidence boost for me but to actually be here today and see it happening is even more thrilling. I've heard all the speculation over the last few weeks and it has been frustrating to have to wait so long. I had to remain professional because I still had a job to do at Birmingham but as soon as I found out a fee had been agreed it was the best moment of my life.

I always wanted to come to Liverpool. This is the only club I would have wanted to sign for. There's always a doubt in your mind as to whether or not it will happen because you don't know if the clubs will agree a transfer fee but I just stayed positive and believed it would happen for me. It was only yesterday when I found out the deal was on and that it was going to happen.

I don't think it has sunk in yet and it probably won't until I'm out in Switzerland with the lads training in a Liverpool jersey.

It's been well documented that the manager has been looking for a right sided player for a long time. You are now that man so what can the Liverpool fans expect from you?

I want to do what I'm good at which is getting past players down the line and getting plenty of quality crosses into the box.

The stats say you put 497 crosses into the box last season - more than any other Premiership player. With Peter Crouch and others to aim for, the right side could be productive for Liverpool this season...

Crouchie is a great target man and of course I'll be looking to make the service into the box as good as possible. I'm sure he's looking forward to it as well. I just want to work hard and improve as much as I can to play an important role for the team.

Pennant on Anfield move

I always wanted to come to Liverpool. This is the only club I would have wanted to sign for. There's always a doubt in your mind as to whether or not it will happen because you don't know if the clubs will agree a transfer fee but I just stayed positive and believed it would happen for me. It was only yesterday when I found out the deal was on and that it was going to happen.
This is obviously a step up for you from Birmingham, how confident are you that you can be a success here?

I'm more than confident. My best will come at this club because I am playing alongside top quality players who will only help me develop my game.

What are your thoughts on the current Liverpool team?

Over the last couple of years they've done magnificently well and there have been more signings this summer who all look really good. Obviously the captain is there as the central point of the team and there are quality players all around him. I'm looking forward to making the most of this opportunity.

Have you spoken with your new manager yet?

I've only had a quick conversation with him on the telephone but I'll be meeting up with him in Switzerland later and I'm sure we'll talk a lot more.

Things didn't work out for you at Arsenal but you're now back at a top club. Is this the level where you feel you belong?

Yes, this is the best club in the country and the best club to be at so if I can't do it here then I won't be able to do it anywhere. I've still got a long career ahead of me because I'm still young, but hopefully I'll enjoy all my good times here.

How do you reflect on your time at Arsenal when you look back now?

I enjoyed it there and learnt a lot at Highbury. I'm grateful for what I got out of my time there, but I didn't feel I was getting a chance and so I moved on. I'm here now so I think everything happens for a reason. I've certainly got no regrets about leaving Arsenal.

I'm ready for this new challenge at another top club now. I've played a lot of games in the Premiership and am definitely equipped to perform at this level.

What's your fitness like at the moment?

I feel great. We came back about a month ago at Birmingham and have been away on a pre-season tour. I'm probably about a week ahead of the other Liverpool players in terms of fitness.

So you could make your debut against Kaiserslautern this weekend..

Yes, if I'm needed. I'm fit to play.

The club have won major trophies in the last two seasons - did you watch the finals as a fan and cheer on the lads against AC Milan and West Ham?

I was away in Mauritius with my girlfriend when the Champions League final was on and I watched it along with a load of other Liverpool fans on the big screen in my hotel. When we went 3-0 down I just went back to my room feeling really disappointed. A bit later I put the match on again and saw it was 3-3. I couldn't believe it and started jumping all over the bed.

How big a dream is it of yours now to win medals as a Liverpool player?

I've come here to be successful and it'd be a great feeling if I can win trophies as a Liverpool player.

Are you hoping this move can enhance your international ambitions with England as well?

Yes, definitely, and moving to Liverpool will only help me. Playing with players of the quality at this club can only be good for my career. I couldn't be more excited.

[Peter_Griffin]

Theres certainly alot of them out there!

Something to do with all them cups that we've won!!!:D

How many is it now, I've lost count!

[Infadel]

Well he certainly says the right things! Now let's see if he can produce on the pitch!

[univofchicago]

Hope he's as good as the last no 16 :)

Sorry, who was the last no 16?

Hamann?

[PLY]

He's defo a red I remember when he signed for Arsenal and he said he as made up but his dream was to play for Liverpool one day , Arsene must have been delighted :D

[G_Man]

If he turns out to be half the player Digger was for LFC we've got ourself a bargain.
A genuine winger who WANTS to play as a genuine winger and wants to get quality crosses in. My goodness, I can't remember the last one we had play on the right for us.

Time for him to make like the Milkman and start delivering ;)

[SouthAfricaRed]

Sorry, who was the last no 16?

Hamann?

Yes. It was Didi. Also cost us 8 Million ;)

[FowlerLeftFoot]

red through and through!

He's defo a red I remember when he signed for Arsenal and he said he as made up but his dream was to play for Liverpool one day , Arsene must have been delighted :D

[SouthAfricaRed]

I just read that the Deal is the following:

[MrMichael]

[QUOTE=SouthAfricaRed]I just read that the Deal is the following:

[Harv]

That doesn't sound too bad. I saw 25k a week somewhere which is certainly not excessive. If he keeps out of nightclubs and knuckles down I'm prepared to give him a fair chance. The idea of some proper width; Pennant bombing down the right, Gonzales down the left.... I wonder what the odds on Robbie being top scorer in the Prem next year are? Might be a cheeky longshot :D

sounds good to me.

despite him not being the most popular player around, he is definately a Red, and i think he will do a great job for us. He has the qualities we were after,and he will desperately want to step up to the next level.

Good luck Jerm, im with you, lets hope you surprise a few of the non-believers.:handshake:

[WILF]

I am quite happy with his signing, he will add to the squad and provide something extra on the right, well in Rafa

[IanTheRed]

Something I've just noticed - the guy put 497 crosses into the box last season and they still got relegated...they were either poor crosses or who the hell was on the end of them??!!!

Oh...

[brendan]

Something I've just noticed - the guy put 497 crosses into the box last season and they still got relegated...they were either poor crosses or who the hell was on the end of them??!!!

Oh...

Yes, and guess which team had the most headed chances and converted the smallest proportion of those chances?

That's right. Liverpool.

JP's crosses are going to be worthless without a player in there that can get a decent head on the ball. That isn't Lurch.

[univofchicago]

[QUOTE=Peter_Griffin]Fingers crossed, still though Newcastle pay

[dww]

Yes, and guess which team had the most headed chances and converted the smallest proportion of those chances?

That's right. Liverpool.

JP's crosses are going to be worthless without a player in there that can get a decent head on the ball. That isn't Lurch.

Two points:

Crouch is good at getting knockdowns from crosses, last season there was rarely anyone in the box to follow up. I agree he should be better at attacking the ball but I think that will come. I also think Luis Garcia and Fowler will benefit from the type of crosses Pennant puts in.

How come when I quote u it says Lurch and when I read the post it says Crouch? Do you have magic anti Crouch voodoo powers?

[dww]

Thats fucked up - censorship of the "L" word. I thought we were all about free speach.

I don't like the nickname btw, but still.