Maxi Rodriguez

[kingfunk]

Ynwa

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

Definitely mate.

We've been completely mismanaged on so many levels in recent years. I think the Sigurdsson thing pretty much confirms that we're going to be a lot more wary in future about who we sign, what we pay for them and the contracts that we put on the table.

Sadly, sometimes you have to make a few **** ups before getting it right. It's a learning curve though I suppose.

I was actually hoping we'd improve our offer for Sigurdsson, obviously to nothing stupid but to show we want him. Over paying is clearly a major **** up and being a bit tight can also be a bad road to go down too.

[doogle]

I was actually hoping we'd improve our offer for Sigurdsson, obviously to nothing stupid but to show we want him. Over paying is clearly a major **** up and being a bit tight can also be a bad road to go down too.

Lets pay what we think each individual is worth

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

Lets pay what we think each individual is worth

I'd love to see us adopt this approach but it's like we out-think ourselves.

[Buzzo]

Happy times. He had a catchy song too.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e9nnAKyz3w"]Maxi Rodriguez Song Hat-trick against Fulham - YouTube[/ame]

[Gaz]

Sad to see Maxi go. A real gem of a player. Sadly under used by Dalglish. Good luck to him in the future, he deserves it

[Gibbo]

Maxi Rodríguez @MR11ok
Last dinner with great friends

[-V-]

If he's really going then its a shame. Completely wasted by Kenny, the few times he did play he would score and play well and then get dropped again to make room for trash

[-V-]

Maxi Rodriguez leaves Liverpool for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina

Maxi Rodriguez has left Liverpool after two and a half years to return to his former club Newell's Old Boys in Argentina.

Midfielder Rodriguez, 31, arrived at Anfield from Atletico Madrid in January 2010, and scored 17 goals in 73 appearances for the Reds.

"I'm returning home with a suitcase full of great memories," said Rodriguez in an open letter to fans published on Liverpool's official website.

"Thanks a lot for your support."

Rodriguez scored seven goals in three games towards the end of 2010-11 season, including two hat-tricks against Birmingham and Fulham

Rodriguez had one year remaining on his contract, but Liverpool have not revealed whether there was a fee involved in his return to south America.

But his departure is a setback for manager Brendan Rodgers, who was keen to keep the Argentina international at the club.

Rodriguez, who began his career at Newell's Old Boys, only featured sporadically for Liverpool last season, scoring six times in 21 appearances in all competitons.

"Before signing for Liverpool, I just saw the club as one of the greatest institutions in football," added Roriguez in his open letter.

"After my time here I can confirm that this is not just a great club, but also a great family.

"I have tried to give everything every day that I was wearing the LFC crest. It has been a great honour to defend this shirt during two and a half years."

A statement on Liverpool's website read: "Everyone at Liverpool FC would like to thank Maxi for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future."

[Daniel 7]

Wonder if Pacheco is going to get a look in. Might even be our Maxi replacement...

[Gibbo]

I wondered the same, completely forgot about him to be honest until I saw that picture. Had that strange loan deal last season, has Brendo said anything about keeping him, al la Aquilani?

[Daniel 7]

All he has said is clean slate for everyone, like a good manager would....

[Exiled_red]

Gutted he's leaving

But good luck to him

[Rich]

Silver lining - saving his huge wages.

[Fredo]

They're drinking water in wine glasses.

Sad though (not about drinking water but about Maxi leaving).