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Keane is the better footballer for sure, but they both had about the same impact at Liverpool. Voro was free though!
 
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Rafa needs to give Agger a slap and tell him to stop complaining to the press.

In saying that, Rafa hardly keeps away from them either :ROLL:
 
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Dunno how many other random players Rafa would need to sell to get some pennies together, but if you can add Villa I think you'd be pretty damn formidable. Get in there before City do...
 
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beachryan said:
Get in there before City do...
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thats funny....

I see Agger is doing his best to get a transfer:

Daniel Agger on United

"I take my hat off to United. They have shown scary strength and have many strings to play on. They are the most stable and they win their close games. If we want to keep our chances for the trophy alive we can't draw in so many games. Manchester United could be five points ahead of us if they win next Wednesday's game against Fulham."

Keep hope alive rafa!
 
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Jan Molby: Daniel Agger is eager to stay at Liverpool

Feb 13 2009

by David Prentice, Liverpool Echo


Daniel Agger

LIVERPOOL’S original Danish legend, Jan Molby, believes countryman Daniel Agger can join him on the Reds roster of greatness.

Agger spoke yesterday of his frustration at being overlooked for the starting line-up this season.

But Molby, who knows the Danish star, declared: “I know Daniel wants to stay in Liverpool and to become a real Liverpool legend.

“He feels he’s at the best possible place to achieve his footballing dreams.”


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Molby made almost 300 appearances in an 11-year career at Anfield, winning three league titles and two FA Cups.

Agger has made 71 appearances since arriving from Brondby in January 2006, and Molby added: “Prior to his metatarsal injury he was very, very good in terms of his defending and forward play.

“He probably hasn’t reached that level again since his return – maybe because he hasn’t been playing every week – but potentially he is one of the best ball playing central defenders in the world.”
 
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“THE smug look on Rafa Benitez’s face said it all.

“No sign of relief that he had just dodged an embarrassing defeat.

“No hint of contrition that he might have got it wrong ... No glimmer of sympathy for Portsmouth ... Benitez gambled... Benitez got away with it ... etc etc etc.”

I reckon you’ve got the idea. That was just one Monday morning report of Liverpool’s last gasp win at Pompey. But it was a common theme.

In case you’re unsure, Liverpool did actually win at Portsmouth. They did go back to the top of the table.

But you’d never have guessed from the way Rafa Benitez was mauled by the media afterwards.

The manner in which the Reds’ title prospects were dismissed by TV pundit Tim Sherwood was bordering on the contemptuous.

Actually, forget the bordering on, it was contemptuous bordering on insulting.

It was perhaps a little easier to understand the Sunday newspaper reports. A tea-time kick-off means those assessments will have been written with the match in progress.

Liverpool were losing with six minutes to go, and even the Echo’s Chief Sports Writer can’t turn a 1,000 word report round in 360 seconds.

The Monday men had no such worries.

But most reports still sneered, still poked fun and still claimed Benitez got lucky.

But to do so conveniently avoided the facts.

Liverpool forced twice as many corners as the home side – not a guaranteed indicator of dominance in a match, but a reasonable one.

Attempts on goal? Liverpool 15 Portsmouth 9. On target? Again in Liverpool’s favour. Possession? Comfortably Liverpool’s.

Clearly this was no smash and grab raid, regardless of the lateness of the strikes.

So why the negativity?

It appears to have become a growing trend this season – from people with entrenched views and mindsets.

Every time Liverpool concede a goal from a set piece, it’s because of zonal marking, and analysis instantly begins of Liverpool’s defensive frailties.

Yet zonal marking has been in place at Anfield for four years – and Pepe Reina has won the Premier League’s Golden Gloves award in three of them.

Then there’s the attacking focus.

Saturday night’s TV analysis focused on the number of times Liverpool’s strikers spent outside the penalty area.

The same attacking system which scored three goals and has outscored Manchester United this season.

Imagine the reaction if Liverpool had just won eight of their last 11 matches 1-0.

It wouldn’t be a celebration of goalkeeping excellence, it would more likely be how Benitez was boring his way to the title.

There is no doubt that the political in-fighting, the ill-timed outbursts and the bizarre transfer policy have made criticising Liverpool the journalistic equivalent of shooting fish in a barrel this season.

But this time, at least, the critics have missed the target.

* TEXAS RANGERS owner Tom Hicks spoke of his despair and dismay this week at learning that former Rangers’ star Alex Rodriguez had used performance enhancing drugs. “I feel personally betrayed and deceived,” said Hicks. Just like tens of thousands of Liverpool supporters, Tom.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/live...nitez-are-missing-the-target-100252-22919123/
 
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