Ok. We've signed our core group of players for the next five years, which hopefully means that we are about to enter a sustained period of stability in our side. It does, however, beg the question as to WHY we've just re-upped with Gerrard/Carra/Alonso/Reina (with Momo and Finnan asap, according to what I've read on here), since the best this gang have done is 3rd place. The decision of these players to sign 5-year deals at Liverpool sets up an interesting Either/Or situation for me--
Either
*This group of players is the least ambitious group I've ever seen, content to play for a high-paying side that simply will not do the extra things required (aka buying some quality wide and up top) to win the league
OR
*They know something we don't know about what is in the works for the club and have decided to pledge their futures to a side that will quickly improve and start competing for titles by making some important signings.
I have to say, in my mind, it has to be the latter. It also should be said that these re-signings show a level of stability, commitment and fair play on behalf of the club that HAS TO BE attractive to in coming transfer targets; They shout "Give us your best and you will be rewarded"-- they show a club not in crisis, but absolutely committed to keeping their best players.
The ONLY thing that concerns me is Momo. Looking at what is going on over at West Ham with Tevez and his potential sale (which seems to be more of a loan agreement with a 3rd party owner) and having no idea what Mascherano's situation is, it makes me worry that mascherano may not be able to stick around. This "deal" is no deal at all; Get the player for 18 months and establish his value in the top flight of football then pay over the moon to buy him outright. I think with Momo re-signing, the handwriting must be on the wall there... or am I wrong?
Either
*This group of players is the least ambitious group I've ever seen, content to play for a high-paying side that simply will not do the extra things required (aka buying some quality wide and up top) to win the league
OR
*They know something we don't know about what is in the works for the club and have decided to pledge their futures to a side that will quickly improve and start competing for titles by making some important signings.
I have to say, in my mind, it has to be the latter. It also should be said that these re-signings show a level of stability, commitment and fair play on behalf of the club that HAS TO BE attractive to in coming transfer targets; They shout "Give us your best and you will be rewarded"-- they show a club not in crisis, but absolutely committed to keeping their best players.
The ONLY thing that concerns me is Momo. Looking at what is going on over at West Ham with Tevez and his potential sale (which seems to be more of a loan agreement with a 3rd party owner) and having no idea what Mascherano's situation is, it makes me worry that mascherano may not be able to stick around. This "deal" is no deal at all; Get the player for 18 months and establish his value in the top flight of football then pay over the moon to buy him outright. I think with Momo re-signing, the handwriting must be on the wall there... or am I wrong?
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