Stewart Downing - West Hahahaham player

[JHP]

The problem for me is that Downing was clearly bought to supply Carroll, Carroll hasn't really played that much, and when Carroll doesn't play I have no idea what Downing's job is, and more to the point I don't think he knows what his job is either.

I'm not trying to unreasonably defend Downing, I have been disappointed, but he did actually get the ball to Carroll for the goal on Saturday. I think he worked hard and challenged well to get the ball that resulted in the goal.

If that had been Gerrard I think we would have all be lauding him.

[Chris]

Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't think he's crap - not in terms of footballing ability.

He's got a decent left foot, a good turn of pace and excellent close control.

On saturday Gerrard sent over a 60 yard crossfield pass and he brought the ball down and killed it stone dead even though he had an opponent only 3 yards in front of him.

Sadly he wont succeed because he doesn't have the mental toughness or self belief to play for a team like Liverpool as evidenced most weeks.

If he did I honestly think we would have a player nailed on to play on the left for 40 games a season for the next few years.

Agreed, he's a good talent, just not right mentally. I'd still keep him around unless we got at least £10m back as he can be useful in some games. Just need to upgrade.

[Rich]

Agreed, he's a good talent, just not right mentally. I'd still keep him around unless we got at least £10m back as he can be useful in some games. Just need to upgrade.

The games against lower league opposition...

[little dave hedgehog]

not even the games against my limp, disinterested sex.

[cream]

He's ****ing rubbish. Let's not beat around the bush. He's crap and isn't good enough to play at Anfield as an opposing player ffs.

I think you've nailed it there.

[Mostar]

I very much doubt that he'll leave in the summer.

Same here. I expect to see him given one more year and depending if he can turn things around or not it will depend if he will stay for the duration of his contract or not.

They were talking on the Anfield Wrap about playing him at LB which might be worth a look if we can't flog him in the summer

One of the worst ideas I have heard in a long time.

He's been bad offensively for us but defensively he is total liability.

Not in milion years he should be playing as LB..

[Darkon]

Same here. I expect to see him given one more year and depending if he can turn things around or not it will depend if he will stay for the duration of his contract or not.



One of the worst ideas I have heard in a long time.

He's been bad offensively for us but defensively he is total liability.

Not in milion years he should be playing as LB..

Couldn't agree more.

[Nick77]

Can we refer to him as SFD now like PFK?!

[Norbs]

Good idea, NF77

[Lee]

[Mattshark]

Daily Mail have Downing down as the worst transfer of the season.
Henderson is at no.6

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2133827/Premier-League-2011-12-Top-10-worst-signings-season.html

[Chris]

We know they've been poor, it's a bit lame using **** like that to back it up though.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1113507/The-best-players-world-Xavi--Ronaldo-crowned-king-football.html

[Kenneth]

Phil Jones should be on that list. A CB who can't play CB for the best part of £20m.

[cream]

Phil Jones should be on that list. A CB who can't play CB for the best part of £20m.

But he was bought by Fergie, he can't possibly be a bad signing. Fergie only buys demi-gods.

[Corndog]

why isn't De Gea on that list???? Struggled to hold down his spot at times which is disastrous for a keeper!