One Mystery Signing "Is In The Bag"

[CharlieMansonsSquint]

You're absolutely right. I dread the months ahead. It's sometimes fun but I hate it when we're linked to loads of top players and we sign someone like Zenden or Bellamy.

Kinell. Remember the Harry Kewell transfer saga? It's all coming back to me now. Amazed Dunks 10p servers held out.

[bazza76]

There isn't any fun in this.

Maybe you weren't around to remember the Essien thread on KT amoungst others.

The next 3 months are going to be farcical on here. Not even banning AFII will save us.

[einar]

You're absolutely right. I dread the months ahead. It's sometimes fun but I hate it when we're linked to loads of top players and we sign someone like Zenden or Bellamy.

Come on, this summer is gonne be much better.

[kurtangle01]

Kinell. Remember the Harry Kewell transfer saga? It's all coming back to me now. Amazed Dunks 10p servers held out.

How could I forget. People saying that they'd been passed Melwood and seen him coming out. Then he's in talks with the filth and Arsenal. It was a nightmare. Don't get me started on the moment of clarity thread.

[kurtangle01]

Come on, this summer is gonne be much better.

I'll judge if it's been better on the first of September.

[bazza76]

I'll judge if it's been better on the first of September.

unless Rafa falls out with the management, I think we will be alright

[kurtangle01]

unless Rafa falls out with the management, I think we will be alright

What do you think of his comments today, bazza?

[einar]

I'll judge if it's been better on the first of September.

That makes sense.

I just sometimes think you guys dont realize what a huge change the takeover was. This is something that has not happened for decades.
And reading the Paco interview on .tv, these guys want to change everything about Liverpool FC. They are tired of people not wanting to change.

At the hight of our pass and move era all the players did was play 5 a side in training. And it seems there are people at the club who think Rafa over analyzes things.

In 5 years time, if Rafa stays and we have a new stadium there wont be much left of the Liverpool of old. Only memories.

[kurtangle01]

That makes sense.

I just sometimes think you guys dont realize what a huge change the takeover was. This is something that has not happened for decades.
And reading the Paco interview on .tv, these guys want to change everything about Liverpool FC. They are tired of people not wanting to change.

At the hight of our pass and move era all the players did was play 5 a side in training. And it seems there are people at the club who think Rafa over analyzes things.

In 5 years time, if Rafa stays and we have a new stadium there wont be much left of the Liverpool of old. Only memories.

We'll never lose our tradition. Never.

[Chris]

Tomorrows Times

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premiership/liverpool/article1837967.ece

BenÍtez claimed that Liverpool were in a position to sign “one or two top-class targets for €15 million to 20 million [about £10 million to £14 million] right now”. The identity of the two players was not clear last night, but at least one of them is a winger and Daniel Alves, the Seville wing back, is thought to be out of the equation for now. Gabriel Milito, the Real Zaragoza defender, is a strong possibility, but not such an immediate priority as a wide player.

[kurtangle01]

Tomorrows Times

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premiership/liverpool/article1837967.ece

BenÍtez claimed that Liverpool were in a position to sign “one or two top-class targets for €15 million to 20 million [about £10 million to £14 million] right now”. The identity of the two players was not clear last night, but at least one of them is a winger and Daniel Alves, the Seville wing back, is thought to be out of the equation for now. Gabriel Milito, the Real Zaragoza defender, is a strong possibility, but not such an immediate priority as a wide player.

That suggests that some deals are done...

[einar]

We'll never lose our tradition. Never.

It sounds as if they are trying to change much of how the club has been run for decades.
They wont change what is good about us for sure, but they seem to be ruffling some feathers.

[Chris]

That suggests that some deals are done...

Or are close to done but havent been and he's getting impatient? Dunno really, could take it a few ways. Hopefully we hear something soon though mate.

[bazza76]

What do you think of his comments today, bazza?

HArd to say exactly if there is any tension between Rafa and G&H, I do believe it could be a mixture of Rafa missing out on Distin and loosing the champions league. Harry said the Liverpool offer was genuine and that it had him worried for a bit but deal had just been clinched. May explain why Rafa was a little pissed at all talk and no action.
Rafa knows full well if we had more quality and maybe not have missed out on a couple of signings in the past, we could have beaten Milan last night, IMO Rafa knows he tactically had the better of Ancelotti before the cheap goal.
Hicks and Gilett for me have been having a bit of a honeymoon, it remains to see how the operate the club and how quickly they move, the double takeover does concern me, as there will be alot of consulting to do before transfers with two owners. They need to give Rafa a budget and tell him to sign who he sees fit and sell who he sees fit. which I am sure they will. This budget could change depending on saleries, but I guess we can let Rafa look after that ala Wenger if thats what it takes.
G&H have to stop honeymooning and get down to business, it has been a good ride so far, but I get the feeling they have been enjoying it a little bit too much.
Rafa is a man who wants to be known as a legendary manager, I honestly elieve he believes he is the best, or knows he is tactically, the man is obsessed, and i would think it really annoyed him last night that he hasnt had the quality of players that he managerial abilities deserve.
Im sure our new owners are clever enough to realise this, and if they hang around him long enough, they will know what Rafa is about, after all he has been sending them email at 3am to the US in English time.
they will sort him out

[einar]

They had a meeting and Rafa was very happy, dont think he has ever used such strong words before.

Think he said "the future is brilliant"

Dont think that much has changed since then.