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[quote author=themn link=topic=44755.msg1385314#msg1385314 date=1314108613]
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=44755.msg1385310#msg1385310 date=1314108196]
Can we lock this mess yet?
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*You* can do what you want, oh sausage-fingered one !
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he can't as his fingers press too many of the keys at the same time.
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=44755.msg1385310#msg1385310 date=1314108196]
Can we lock this mess yet?
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*You* can do what you want, oh sausage-fingered one !
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he can't as his fingers press too many of the keys at the same time.
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=44755.msg1385327#msg1385327 date=1314109182]
[quote author=themn link=topic=44755.msg1385314#msg1385314 date=1314108613]
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=44755.msg1385310#msg1385310 date=1314108196]
Can we lock this mess yet?
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*You* can do what you want, oh sausage-fingered one !
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he can't as his fingers press too many of the keys at the same time.
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Ah, but you see...Chaos Theory !
[quote author=themn link=topic=44755.msg1385314#msg1385314 date=1314108613]
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=44755.msg1385310#msg1385310 date=1314108196]
Can we lock this mess yet?
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*You* can do what you want, oh sausage-fingered one !
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he can't as his fingers press too many of the keys at the same time.
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Ah, but you see...Chaos Theory !
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Is this the most annoying thread in SCM history?
[quote author=Gary25 link=topic=44755.msg1385577#msg1385577 date=1314129328]
What a fuckin shambles this is.
Said before, i'd like to see Aquilani stay and given a proper chance but it's clear Kenny wants rid so fuck it, please god let this be over pronto.
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The reason why everyone wants rid is because he's wanted rid practially the day he arrived.
What a fuckin shambles this is.
Said before, i'd like to see Aquilani stay and given a proper chance but it's clear Kenny wants rid so fuck it, please god let this be over pronto.
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The reason why everyone wants rid is because he's wanted rid practially the day he arrived.
AC Milan have accepted Liverpool’s terms for Alberto Aquilani according to sources in Italy. The Rossoneri want to take Aquilani to the San Siro before the transfer window closes and have been edging closer towards concluding a deal. But while the former Roma midfielder will have little problem agreeing to join the Italian champions, a compromise must be found over his wages – Aquilani earns over €3M per season on Merseyside, while Milan will pay just €2M. The ball is now in agent Franco Zavaglia’s court to work out an arrangement with Liverpool.
But Milan’s acceptance of Liverpool’s terms is a big step forward. Liverpool will allow Aquilani to move to Milan on a season-long loan deal, but unlike the arrangement with Juventus last season, where the Bianconeri held the option to buy the midfielder for €16M at the end of this period, the Serie A champions must agree to an instant transfer activation clause. And so, if Aquilani makes 25 appearances with Milan next season, the Rossoneri will instantly be compelled to pay Liverpool €6M to make the move a permanent one. Aquilani is expected to arrive in Milan on Wednesday night and then undergo a medical on Thursday.
It now seems just a matter of time before the Italian’s brief sojourn at Liverpool comes to an end.
But Milan’s acceptance of Liverpool’s terms is a big step forward. Liverpool will allow Aquilani to move to Milan on a season-long loan deal, but unlike the arrangement with Juventus last season, where the Bianconeri held the option to buy the midfielder for €16M at the end of this period, the Serie A champions must agree to an instant transfer activation clause. And so, if Aquilani makes 25 appearances with Milan next season, the Rossoneri will instantly be compelled to pay Liverpool €6M to make the move a permanent one. Aquilani is expected to arrive in Milan on Wednesday night and then undergo a medical on Thursday.
It now seems just a matter of time before the Italian’s brief sojourn at Liverpool comes to an end.
What drives me nuts about this whole saga is that Aquilani is, in fact, a world-class talent. He just doesn't fit this team and this league. So now we are stuck begging teams to take him off our hands at a huge financial loss - and it will sting twice as much if he actually fulfills his potential in Milan or whatever team he ends up with. We would be suckers twice, first for paying 20 million, and then for selling him for almost nothing just before he came good.
Having said that, I do sincerely wish him the best.
Having said that, I do sincerely wish him the best.
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Squiggles
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I felt, and still do to an extent, that he should be given a full season in England. But if he is being a bellend behind the scenes, which I reckon is quite likely, then we should just cut our losses and move on.
[quote author=Squiggles link=topic=44755.msg1385748#msg1385748 date=1314173806]
I felt, and still do to an extent, that he should be given a full season in England. But if he is being a bellend behind the scenes, which I reckon is quite likely, then we should just cut our losses and move on.
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Agreed. I do think he's a quality player, but there's no smoke without fire and this is now smoke coming from quite a few clubs and managers. As long as we keep Ming then I'm happy, I don't think we could do without both because we need someone who can play in the Gerrard role and grab and create a few goals.
I felt, and still do to an extent, that he should be given a full season in England. But if he is being a bellend behind the scenes, which I reckon is quite likely, then we should just cut our losses and move on.
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Agreed. I do think he's a quality player, but there's no smoke without fire and this is now smoke coming from quite a few clubs and managers. As long as we keep Ming then I'm happy, I don't think we could do without both because we need someone who can play in the Gerrard role and grab and create a few goals.
So basically we got only 15M for Xabi, and never replaced him. Without doubt the worst ever business done by us. The Robbie Keane fiasco doesnt even come near.
[quote author=rurikbird link=topic=44755.msg1385666#msg1385666 date=1314145478]
What drives me nuts about this whole saga is that Aquilani is, in fact, a world-class talent. He just doesn't fit this team and this league. So now we are stuck begging teams to take him off our hands at a huge financial loss - and it will sting twice as much if he actually fulfills his potential in Milan or whatever team he ends up with. We would be suckers twice, first for paying 20 million, and then for selling him for almost nothing just before he came good.
Having said that, I do sincerely wish him the best.
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I have little doubt he will do well for Milan, or indeed that he would have done well for Juve, Napoli, La Viola and/or any other Serie A club which may have shown an interest, because the essence of his problem is that he should never have left Italy in the first place. His career had stalled when we came in for him and we doubtless made him a massive offer, so he made the mistake of his life and accepted. I don't really blame him for that - the fault lies with us.
The only thing I would question in your post is whether selling him at a knockdown price in the near future makes us suckers. We undoubtedly were when we bought him, but this whole business is now a running sore which we need to cut out of the club a.s.a.p. It will be majorly annoying to take such a loss, but better that than have another Winston Bogaarde on our hands.
What drives me nuts about this whole saga is that Aquilani is, in fact, a world-class talent. He just doesn't fit this team and this league. So now we are stuck begging teams to take him off our hands at a huge financial loss - and it will sting twice as much if he actually fulfills his potential in Milan or whatever team he ends up with. We would be suckers twice, first for paying 20 million, and then for selling him for almost nothing just before he came good.
Having said that, I do sincerely wish him the best.
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I have little doubt he will do well for Milan, or indeed that he would have done well for Juve, Napoli, La Viola and/or any other Serie A club which may have shown an interest, because the essence of his problem is that he should never have left Italy in the first place. His career had stalled when we came in for him and we doubtless made him a massive offer, so he made the mistake of his life and accepted. I don't really blame him for that - the fault lies with us.
The only thing I would question in your post is whether selling him at a knockdown price in the near future makes us suckers. We undoubtedly were when we bought him, but this whole business is now a running sore which we need to cut out of the club a.s.a.p. It will be majorly annoying to take such a loss, but better that than have another Winston Bogaarde on our hands.
£7m seems a piss-poor return for a player we singed for £20m two years ago, but the important thing is we now have players in his position, plus we don't have to save every penny like we did under the two Cowboys.
It's pretty clear we never had any intention of allowing him back into the fold, and the poor little fella, who struggled with umpteen viruses had no appetite to try and become as success at us.
We've essentially used this transfer fee to bring in Coates, so that's a good piece of business as far as I'm concerned.
It's pretty clear we never had any intention of allowing him back into the fold, and the poor little fella, who struggled with umpteen viruses had no appetite to try and become as success at us.
We've essentially used this transfer fee to bring in Coates, so that's a good piece of business as far as I'm concerned.
Where did you see £7M? €6M is what I saw and even that is not for another year.
One of the rumours:
Not only is it low, its in installments... 😱
Not only is it low, its in installments... 😱
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=44755.msg1386008#msg1386008 date=1314191198]
I think the 2 mill is his salary though, and we have to cover the rest - 1 mill...
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From that same article, it mentioned his salary will be €2.5m
I think the 2 mill is his salary though, and we have to cover the rest - 1 mill...
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From that same article, it mentioned his salary will be €2.5m
Worst signing ever. Thing is, for most people, I'm not even sure this saga is that much of a surprise.
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=44755.msg1385968#msg1385968 date=1314187549]
Aquilani update: Zavaglia for Gazzeta - "Aquilani has decided. He wants AC Milan. We hope that we can quickly reach the agreement." #LFC
The best thing about this transfer is not having to deal with his bleeding agent anymore..
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Just saw this full quote:
Alberto Aquilani's agent, Franco Zavaglia, has told Gazzetta.it: “I will remain here, in Liverpool, until I complete the transfer in favour of AC Milan. Aquilani has chosen and he wants AC Milan. We hope an agreement will be reached very soon.”
Franco Zavaglia has got to be the most vocal agent I have ever seen in recent yrs...
Aquilani update: Zavaglia for Gazzeta - "Aquilani has decided. He wants AC Milan. We hope that we can quickly reach the agreement." #LFC
The best thing about this transfer is not having to deal with his bleeding agent anymore..
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Just saw this full quote:
Alberto Aquilani's agent, Franco Zavaglia, has told Gazzetta.it: “I will remain here, in Liverpool, until I complete the transfer in favour of AC Milan. Aquilani has chosen and he wants AC Milan. We hope an agreement will be reached very soon.”
Franco Zavaglia has got to be the most vocal agent I have ever seen in recent yrs...
Can we all chip in and order a hit on him?
He'll be in Italy, surely it can't be *that* hard?
Bologna, Mamma Mia, you're in charge of sorting it out
He'll be in Italy, surely it can't be *that* hard?
Bologna, Mamma Mia, you're in charge of sorting it out
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