David Villa on Liverpool speculation....

[Maestro]

I find it funny how when an english player says he doesn't want to play abroad, as S.G. has said numerous times over the years, when rumours about italian/spanish clubs were about, people are very happy and confident to accept that as word from him.

When someone like David Villa is in essence saying the same thing, probably for the same reasons Stevie and other english have said it in the past ie, they love their own culture,language, are suited to their home league better, people are more than happy to dismiss that and say of course he'll leave if the money is right

Is there any difference between Villa saying these things and been disbelieved or it debated that off course he'll leave for the right amount of cash, or stevie g saying the equivalent as an englishman, and no-one doubting his word as much?

Basically, I've no idea whether villa will or won't leave, just find it amusing the kind of double standard when an englishman quotes similar sentiments to a foreign player, but one is believed above another

Great post.

GUILLEM ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

WHO WILL RAFA SIGN?
It will not be easy because where are the strikers? I can think of David Trezeguet and Miroslav Klose who are established or maybe he will go for Rodrigo Palacios of Boca Juniors or someone like that which may be a risk.

Sounds about right, IMO.

[REDSCOUSER]

I like the idea of Klose Maestro. Trez, on the other hand

[thesilverfoxlfc]

I dont want Klose he seems to appear every world Cup/Euro Champs and then after them nothing is heard of him.

[Maestro]

I dont want Klose he seems to appear every world Cup/Euro Champs and then after them nothing is heard of him.

Are you for real?

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Are you for real?

I dont anythng of the German football whats he's Stats?

[Maestro]

I dont anythng of the German football whats he's Stats?

Ok, so if you don't know anything about German football, why would you say you don't want him?

Bundesliga 2003/2004: 26 Games/ 10 Goals (TTL all comps 33/13)
Bundesliga 2004/2005: 32 Spiele / 15 Goals (TTL all comps 41/22)
Bundesliga 2005/2006: 26 Games/ 25 Goals (TTL all comps 37/29)
Bundesliga 2006/2007: 19 Games/ 11 Goals (TTL all comps 38/22)
WC2002: 7 Games/ 5 Goals
WC2006: 6 Games/ 5 Goals

I think that record is ok, personally.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Ok, so if you don't know anything about German football, why would you say you don't want him?

Bundesliga 2003/2004: 26 Games/ 10 Goals (TTL all comps 33/13)
Bundesliga 2004/2005: 32 Spiele / 15 Goals (TTL all comps 41/22)
Bundesliga 2005/2006: 26 Games/ 25 Goals (TTL all comps 37/29)
Bundesliga 2006/2007: 19 Games/ 11 Goals (TTL all comps 38/22)
WC2002: 7 Games/ 5 Goals
WC2006: 6 Games/ 5 Goals

I think that record is ok, personally.

Is he not Crouch with a better head?

[REDSCOUSER]

I dont anythng of the German football whats he's Stats?

Before the start of this sesaon he has scored 84 goals in 178 matches which is .47 goal/per game
this season have a look at this

Player-team-total-goals-assists
1 Klose Werder Bremen 22 11 11
2 Diego Werder Bremen 19 9 10
3 Gomez VfB Stuttgart 18 12 6
4 Kuranyi FC Schalke 04 17 9 8
5 Makaay Bayern München 14 11 3
Pantelic Hertha BSC 14 11 3
7 Frei Borussia Dortmund 13 8 5
8 Voronin Bayer Leverkusen 12 6 6
Reghecampf Alemannia Aachen 12 6 6
Misimovic VfL Bochum 12 5 7

not bad at all if you ask me.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Before the start of this sesaon he has scored 84 goals in 178 matches which is .47 goal/per game
this season have a look at this

Player-team-total-goals-assists
1 Klose Werder Bremen 22 11 11
2 Diego Werder Bremen 19 9 10
3 Gomez VfB Stuttgart 18 12 6
4 Kuranyi FC Schalke 04 17 9 8
5 Makaay Bayern München 14 11 3
Pantelic Hertha BSC 14 11 3
7 Frei Borussia Dortmund 13 8 5
8 Voronin Bayer Leverkusen 12 6 6
Reghecampf Alemannia Aachen 12 6 6
Misimovic VfL Bochum 12 5 7

not bad at all if you ask me.

He seems to have good stats, but as i said is he not Crouch with a better header.

Do you think we can get someone better then this? Why hasnt be ever been chased by the tops clubs?

[Maestro]

He seems to have good stats, but as i said is he not Crouch with a better header.

Do you think we can get someone better then this? Why hasnt be ever been chased by the tops clubs?

How do you know he hasn't?
You've just admitted you know nothing about him, so where are you getting this ****e about him being "Crouch with a better head" from?

[dww]

Do you think we can get someone better then this? Why hasnt be ever been chased by the tops clubs?

Much the same was always said about Henrik Larsson. Seems he is a good player.

I have to say Klose doesn't fit my idea of the player we need. Doesn't mean I don't think he is a class player, just that I would like some one who offered more pace.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

How do you know he hasn't?
You've just admitted you know nothing about him, so where are you getting this ****e about him being "Crouch with a better head" from?

Maybe i sold myself short with my comment by not knowing anything about him, i do but i just dont rate him as highly as the other players id like to see come to us IMO

[REDSCOUSER]

Going back to Crouch. I think he will still be at Anfield next season so the question is if ROBBIE GOD aint getting a new contract who will replace him ?
The logical replacement will have to be someone like Klose who is similar in style to Fowler. Other than that I don't think Trez fits the bill.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Much the same was always said about Henrik Larsson. Seems he is a good player.

One of the best if not the best all round player ive seen play. A true professional,cant speak highly enough about the man on and off the field.

[Johnny]

Going back to Crouch. I think he will still be at Anfield next season so the question is if ROBBIE GOD aint getting a new contract who will replace him ?
The logical replacement will have to be someone like Klose who is similar in style to Fowler. Other than that I don't think Trez fits the bill.

I`wouldn`t mind klose at Anfield.I just get the feeling he`s not high profile enough for us now.We should be going for the absolute best,bidding against the biggest teams and competing on a level playing field soon.