antred
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- 15 August 2003
Liverpool Thread
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DagsJT
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LIVERPOOL are closing in on the signing of Swiss international right-back Philipp Degen – as Rafael Benitez revealed that he discussed summer transfer targets with co-owner Tom Hicks at Melwood this week.
Hicks visited Liverpool’s training ground on Wednesday to meet Benitez and both parties have described the talks as being positive.
The Spaniard claims that the main topic of discussion was identifying potential new signings to bolster his squad for next season and one of the first of them should be Borussia Dortmund’s Degen, 25, who is out of contract with the German club at the end of the current campaign.
Benitez remained tight-lipped yesterday as to how close Liverpool are to sealing the move, confirming that talks are “progressing” for at least one of his targets but it is believed that many of the crucial elements of the deal are already in place.
Degen has made more than 70 Bundesliga appearances since his move from Basel, where his twin brother David still plays, in 2005.
Liverpool are also running the rule over Athletic Bilbao centre-back Fernando Amorebieta having sent one of their scouts to watch him in Sunday’s 5-1 thrashing of Benitez’s former club Valencia.
The 6ft3in 23-year-old has been attracting interest from several Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Amorebieta was born in Venezuela but he moved to the Basque country, where both his parents originate from, as a youngster.
Benitez claims that ownership issues of the club did not crop up during his talks with Hicks at Melwood but confirmed that transfer discussions were top of the agenda. He said: “It was a very positive meeting. We were talking about some targets, everybody knows the names and how we have to progress.
“I think everyone agrees, we are progressing and I am satisfied. I have two owners, a chief executive and as manager I have a responsibility to improve the squad for next season.”
Benitez added: “We have a scouting department that is doing a fantastic job. The key is to inform everyone, so that everyone knows what the situation is.
“I don’t think we will need too much. The squad is much better now. We know what we need to sign, maybe four or five players. I don’t think we will need to spend big, big money, it is just doing the deals at the right moment.”
Benitez also revealed that the situation regarding the Anfield hierarchy speaking to Jurgen Klinsmann had also been clarified.
Liverpool’s owners disclosed that they had spoken to the former German national team coach late last year after a fall-out with Benitez over his role regarding transfers.
However, with the Spaniard hoping to remain at Anfield and now supposedly backed by Hicks, the situation has been resolved.
Benitez said: “I clarified everything. (regarding Klinsmann). We were talking about our targets. I think everyone will agree with the targets we want to sign and that is important for me.”
Meanwhile, Benitez confirmed that left-back Fabio Aurelio, who was stretchered off during Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday will be out for three weeks.
The Brazilian suffered a tear to his adductor muscle and will miss the remainder of the Premier League campaign but could return for the Champions League final should Liverpool reach Moscow.
IN the early hours of this morning Liverpool unveiled their new home strip which they will wear for the next two seasons, on the club website www.liverpoolfc.tv
It is the normal all-red design with kit manufacturers adidas’s three stripes down the sleeves. The goalkeeper’s jersey is black with red stripes.
The kit, which has a white V-neck and is closest in design to that worn in the club’s trophy-laden period of late 1970s and early 80s, will be launched on May 22. You can view and pre-order the kit from the club website.
PETER CUMISKEY’S 84th-minute penalty gave Marine the Liverpool Senior Cup as they beat Liverpool Reserves 1-0 at College Road in last night’s final.
After Ronald Huth was adjudged to have handled, the Mariners forward sent keeper Peter Gulacsi the wrong way to give the UniBond League Premier Divison side the trophy.
LIVERPOOL are closing in on the signing of Swiss international right-back Philipp Degen – as Rafael Benitez revealed that he discussed summer transfer targets with co-owner Tom Hicks at Melwood this week.
Hicks visited Liverpool’s training ground on Wednesday to meet Benitez and both parties have described the talks as being positive.
The Spaniard claims that the main topic of discussion was identifying potential new signings to bolster his squad for next season and one of the first of them should be Borussia Dortmund’s Degen, 25, who is out of contract with the German club at the end of the current campaign.
Benitez remained tight-lipped yesterday as to how close Liverpool are to sealing the move, confirming that talks are “progressing” for at least one of his targets but it is believed that many of the crucial elements of the deal are already in place.
Degen has made more than 70 Bundesliga appearances since his move from Basel, where his twin brother David still plays, in 2005.
Liverpool are also running the rule over Athletic Bilbao centre-back Fernando Amorebieta having sent one of their scouts to watch him in Sunday’s 5-1 thrashing of Benitez’s former club Valencia.
The 6ft3in 23-year-old has been attracting interest from several Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Amorebieta was born in Venezuela but he moved to the Basque country, where both his parents originate from, as a youngster.
Benitez claims that ownership issues of the club did not crop up during his talks with Hicks at Melwood but confirmed that transfer discussions were top of the agenda. He said: “It was a very positive meeting. We were talking about some targets, everybody knows the names and how we have to progress.
“I think everyone agrees, we are progressing and I am satisfied. I have two owners, a chief executive and as manager I have a responsibility to improve the squad for next season.”
Benitez added: “We have a scouting department that is doing a fantastic job. The key is to inform everyone, so that everyone knows what the situation is.
“I don’t think we will need too much. The squad is much better now. We know what we need to sign, maybe four or five players. I don’t think we will need to spend big, big money, it is just doing the deals at the right moment.”
Benitez also revealed that the situation regarding the Anfield hierarchy speaking to Jurgen Klinsmann had also been clarified.
Liverpool’s owners disclosed that they had spoken to the former German national team coach late last year after a fall-out with Benitez over his role regarding transfers.
However, with the Spaniard hoping to remain at Anfield and now supposedly backed by Hicks, the situation has been resolved.
Benitez said: “I clarified everything. (regarding Klinsmann). We were talking about our targets. I think everyone will agree with the targets we want to sign and that is important for me.”
Meanwhile, Benitez confirmed that left-back Fabio Aurelio, who was stretchered off during Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday will be out for three weeks.
The Brazilian suffered a tear to his adductor muscle and will miss the remainder of the Premier League campaign but could return for the Champions League final should Liverpool reach Moscow.
IN the early hours of this morning Liverpool unveiled their new home strip which they will wear for the next two seasons, on the club website www.liverpoolfc.tv
It is the normal all-red design with kit manufacturers adidas’s three stripes down the sleeves. The goalkeeper’s jersey is black with red stripes.
The kit, which has a white V-neck and is closest in design to that worn in the club’s trophy-laden period of late 1970s and early 80s, will be launched on May 22. You can view and pre-order the kit from the club website.
PETER CUMISKEY’S 84th-minute penalty gave Marine the Liverpool Senior Cup as they beat Liverpool Reserves 1-0 at College Road in last night’s final.
After Ronald Huth was adjudged to have handled, the Mariners forward sent keeper Peter Gulacsi the wrong way to give the UniBond League Premier Divison side the trophy.
chico
The Peoples Poster!
Re: Liverpool Thread
jokes are meant to be funny dags
jokes are meant to be funny dags
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DagsJT
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Re: Liverpool Thread
I'll say the same about your "jokes" too Chico
In particular the obsession with posting naked pictures of Riise
Worrying ...
I'll say the same about your "jokes" too Chico
In particular the obsession with posting naked pictures of Riise
Worrying ...
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DagsJT
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Re: Liverpool Thread
No idea. I recognise his name but never seen him play. Any Germans/Swiss on here able to give us some info?
No idea. I recognise his name but never seen him play. Any Germans/Swiss on here able to give us some info?
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DagsJT
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Re: Liverpool Thread
I'd be sad to see Alonso go but I feel Barry is a very good player, and English.
I'd be sad to see Alonso go but I feel Barry is a very good player, and English.
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Barry is a fine player, but him replacing Alonso, would be a step sideways or even backwards. As a tempo setter, and a deep lying playmaker, Alonso is in the Top 3 in the world, but we can't replace him with an improvement, can we? But Barry would be a good enough replacement.
Obviously, we also have his long term replacement, in future Brazilian captain, Lucas Leiva!
Barry is a fine player, but him replacing Alonso, would be a step sideways or even backwards. As a tempo setter, and a deep lying playmaker, Alonso is in the Top 3 in the world, but we can't replace him with an improvement, can we? But Barry would be a good enough replacement.
Obviously, we also have his long term replacement, in future Brazilian captain, Lucas Leiva!
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DagsJT
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Exactly. I think Mash is a better DMC than Alonso (who's looking more off the pace as time goes on for some reason) and Lucas is a natural replacement for Xabi. I think Lucas will be a tremendous player and he'll be massive for us.
Barry is a fine player, but him replacing Alonso, would be a step sideways or even backwards. As a tempo setter, and a deep lying playmaker, Alonso is in the Top 3 in the world, but we can't replace him with an improvement, can we? But Barry would be a good enough replacement.
Obviously, we also have his long term replacement, in future Brazilian captain, Lucas Leiva!
Exactly. I think Mash is a better DMC than Alonso (who's looking more off the pace as time goes on for some reason) and Lucas is a natural replacement for Xabi. I think Lucas will be a tremendous player and he'll be massive for us.
Milanista
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Re: Liverpool Thread
I can see Degen being another Krompkamp. Xabi Alonso has been linked often with Juventus as a replacement for Tiago.
I can see Degen being another Krompkamp. Xabi Alonso has been linked often with Juventus as a replacement for Tiago.
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Pretty much. He's on a free, so looks we are a bit short of cash again.......
Degen plays for Dortmund. Never seen him play though. Decent stats in Pro Evo, but it sounds like we've settled for "not good enough quality" again
Pretty much. He's on a free, so looks we are a bit short of cash again.......
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DagsJT
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Modric has agreed to move to Spurs
Where's our money? Why are we signing bloody free transfers and buying players with this supposed money we'll be getting?
Modric has agreed to move to Spurs
Where's our money? Why are we signing bloody free transfers and buying players with this supposed money we'll be getting?
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Maybe, just maybe, that's going to pay off the debt....
Modric has agreed to move to Spurs
Where's our money? Why are we signing bloody free transfers and buying players with this supposed money we'll be getting?
Maybe, just maybe, that's going to pay off the debt....
Re: Liverpool Thread
So pissed off right now.
Throughout the year we've been linked with quality. Past few weeks....well just mediocracy. And now Spurs get Modric under the nosess of Barca, Chelsea and Us.
Maybe I've underestimated the Hicks effect on players wanting to come to the club, and maybe our financial situation REALLY is dire.
I have full confidence DIC will take over in the Summer, but to be frank, we need to move early for targets just like Spurs have done
So pissed off right now.
Throughout the year we've been linked with quality. Past few weeks....well just mediocracy. And now Spurs get Modric under the nosess of Barca, Chelsea and Us.
Maybe I've underestimated the Hicks effect on players wanting to come to the club, and maybe our financial situation REALLY is dire.
I have full confidence DIC will take over in the Summer, but to be frank, we need to move early for targets just like Spurs have done
chico
The Peoples Poster!
Re: Liverpool Thread
buying barry means the end of ste gerrard.
buying barry means the end of ste gerrard.
chico
The Peoples Poster!
Re: Liverpool Thread
obsession? it was one pic i found on another everton forum, wise up to yourself.
I'll say the same about your "jokes" too Chico
In particular the obsession with posting naked pictures of Riise
obsession? it was one pic i found on another everton forum, wise up to yourself.
antred
Banned
- 15 August 2003
Re: Liverpool Thread
You see? thats the problem with the FA.
Mascherano gets sent off for a lot less than whats just happened at Stamford Bridge. Bunch of clowns.
You see? thats the problem with the FA.
Mascherano gets sent off for a lot less than whats just happened at Stamford Bridge. Bunch of clowns.
Re: Liverpool Thread
5 minutes
Anyways, Plessis starting, and Insua on the bench. Excited to see both of them.
And they add on phantom stoppage time
I didn't see any lengthy injuries, did you?
5 minutes
Anyways, Plessis starting, and Insua on the bench. Excited to see both of them.
YoungGun_UK
20 TIMES!
Re: Liverpool Thread
FFS you lot still complaining...I think its time you lot just move on and just forget it
FFS you lot still complaining...I think its time you lot just move on and just forget it
antred
Banned
- 15 August 2003
Re: Liverpool Thread
Not complaining jus looking for the consistency in the directive they panned out that week they made Mascherano a scapegoat.
Not complaining jus looking for the consistency in the directive they panned out that week they made Mascherano a scapegoat.
Re: Liverpool Thread
4Mins in the first, what was that about?
Great to see Damien and Emiliano!
5 minutes
Anyways, Plessis starting, and Insua on the bench. Excited to see both of them.
4Mins in the first, what was that about?
Great to see Damien and Emiliano!
bebo
Looking for a Manager
Re: Liverpool Thread
Is this the weakest side you lots put up?... Cl is all you have I know and 4th spot has no contenders ..did I answer my own question lol
Is this the weakest side you lots put up?... Cl is all you have I know and 4th spot has no contenders ..did I answer my own question lol
