Aquilani *signed 16m*
- Thread starter TheBunnyman
- Start date
- Latest activity Latest activity:
- Status
T
the_khl
Guest
Agger desperately needs to enjoy a injury-free season.
T
the_khl
Guest
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=35002.msg919933#msg919933 date=1249582130]
Thought he was already injured?
[/quote]
I think his absence of late is more a sign of a precautios approach rather than him actually beeing injured.
His back has been a issue for years now but it seems he's has learned to give it time to heal instead of just throwing himself into the first available tackle.
Here's hoping he'll stay fit for the entire entire Season.
Thought he was already injured?
[/quote]
I think his absence of late is more a sign of a precautios approach rather than him actually beeing injured.
His back has been a issue for years now but it seems he's has learned to give it time to heal instead of just throwing himself into the first available tackle.
Here's hoping he'll stay fit for the entire entire Season.
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920133#msg920133 date=1249621713]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920156#msg920156 date=1249627694]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920133#msg920133 date=1249621713]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[/quote]
But it isn't.
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920133#msg920133 date=1249621713]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[/quote]
But it isn't.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=35002.msg919892#msg919892 date=1249579659]
[quote author=Bristow link=topic=35002.msg919888#msg919888 date=1249579460]
[quote author=refugee link=topic=35002.msg919886#msg919886 date=1249579244]
Apparently he can take a really good corner, if this is true then he could be the best signing ever.
[/quote]
Typical, the season Sami goes we buy someone who can take a good corner!
[/quote]
It's about time Gerrard got his head on a corner though, instead of taking them and generally wasting them.
[/quote]
Exactly. Been saying this for ages - at 6'2" or whatever and with ability and a shot like his WTF is he doing wasted out by the corner flag.
[quote author=Bristow link=topic=35002.msg919888#msg919888 date=1249579460]
[quote author=refugee link=topic=35002.msg919886#msg919886 date=1249579244]
Apparently he can take a really good corner, if this is true then he could be the best signing ever.
[/quote]
Typical, the season Sami goes we buy someone who can take a good corner!
[/quote]
It's about time Gerrard got his head on a corner though, instead of taking them and generally wasting them.
[/quote]
Exactly. Been saying this for ages - at 6'2" or whatever and with ability and a shot like his WTF is he doing wasted out by the corner flag.
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920158#msg920158 date=1249628051]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920156#msg920156 date=1249627694]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920133#msg920133 date=1249621713]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[/quote]
But it isn't.
[/quote]
And still not proven.
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920156#msg920156 date=1249627694]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920133#msg920133 date=1249621713]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[/quote]
But it isn't.
[/quote]
And still not proven.
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920158#msg920158 date=1249628051]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920156#msg920156 date=1249627694]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920133#msg920133 date=1249621713]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[/quote]
But it isn't.
[/quote]
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920156#msg920156 date=1249627694]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=35002.msg920133#msg920133 date=1249621713]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920131#msg920131 date=1249620698]
sorry to quote SAF, but does this same logic apply to Alberto? I hope so, if we do sign him.
[/quote]
No, because Owen is proven in the Premier League, and Aquilani isn't.
[/quote]
What if the fee is less than the much touted 20m? Say 8m?
[/quote]
But it isn't.
[/quote]
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[quote author=keniget link=topic=35002.msg920187#msg920187 date=1249631749]
At 8M of course it'd be worth a punt especially seeing as it might leave us with enough to go after a genuine star player.
As said though, it's not and represents a massive risk.
I'd love us to get Sneijder as well.
[/quote]
Hasn't Sneijder just signed for Inter for 18M ?
At 8M of course it'd be worth a punt especially seeing as it might leave us with enough to go after a genuine star player.
As said though, it's not and represents a massive risk.
I'd love us to get Sneijder as well.
[/quote]
Hasn't Sneijder just signed for Inter for 18M ?
[quote author=keniget link=topic=35002.msg920194#msg920194 date=1249632273]
Dunno. I thought his agent dismissed the move saying he wasn't going to stay at Real Madrid.
Either way, we won't get him but I think he would've been a good option.
[/quote]
Me too. I thought I read he was in Milan for his medical.
Dunno. I thought his agent dismissed the move saying he wasn't going to stay at Real Madrid.
Either way, we won't get him but I think he would've been a good option.
[/quote]
Me too. I thought I read he was in Milan for his medical.
From the Daily Post:
One Liverpool follower who knows all about Aquilani is John Arne Riise.
Riise moved to Roma for £4m last summer after 347 games and 31 goals during a seven-year career at Anfield, and was immediately impressed by the classy midfielder.
“When I first came to Roma, I didn’t know a thing about Aquilani,†says Riise.
“I knew all about Francesco Totti, Daniele De Rossi and Philippe Mexes, of course, but Aquilani was the player who surprised me the most in my first months with what he could do.
“He’s really good on the ball, with good passing, good movement, he works hard and is a good professional.
“He likes to have the ball at his feet but not because he likes to dribble, he just wants to keep the team moving. He never stands still, he’s always on the run.
“He certainly runs more than Xabi and is probably more dangerous in terms of getting in the box and trying to score goals.
“When I came to Rome he was my neighbour and helped me out a lot. He’s a good friend. Liverpool will be getting a very good player.â€
With his technical ability and neat passing style, Aquilani’s talent is unquestioned but his patchy injury record has raised doubts over whether he can thrive in the hurly-burly of the Premier League.
“There is an obvious difference between the Italian and English leagues,†admits Riise. “Here it is more tactical whereas in England you’re playing 90 minutes up and down, up and down, and there is more emphasis on power and physical force.
“But Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t all about physique and he has been the best player in the Premier League in recent seasons.
“Everyone can adapt. It just takes time. The key is how long it takes. I was lucky. I fitted in quite quickly when I came from Monaco. Alberto is someone who wants to make the most of his talent and wants to prove himself, so if Liverpool come in for you it is very hard to say no.â€
Of Liverpool’s title chances, Riise adds: “I really hope they can do it this time. Xabi and Alvaro Arbeloa leaving is a shame, but Glen Johnson is a brilliant signing.
One Liverpool follower who knows all about Aquilani is John Arne Riise.
Riise moved to Roma for £4m last summer after 347 games and 31 goals during a seven-year career at Anfield, and was immediately impressed by the classy midfielder.
“When I first came to Roma, I didn’t know a thing about Aquilani,†says Riise.
“I knew all about Francesco Totti, Daniele De Rossi and Philippe Mexes, of course, but Aquilani was the player who surprised me the most in my first months with what he could do.
“He’s really good on the ball, with good passing, good movement, he works hard and is a good professional.
“He likes to have the ball at his feet but not because he likes to dribble, he just wants to keep the team moving. He never stands still, he’s always on the run.
“He certainly runs more than Xabi and is probably more dangerous in terms of getting in the box and trying to score goals.
“When I came to Rome he was my neighbour and helped me out a lot. He’s a good friend. Liverpool will be getting a very good player.â€
With his technical ability and neat passing style, Aquilani’s talent is unquestioned but his patchy injury record has raised doubts over whether he can thrive in the hurly-burly of the Premier League.
“There is an obvious difference between the Italian and English leagues,†admits Riise. “Here it is more tactical whereas in England you’re playing 90 minutes up and down, up and down, and there is more emphasis on power and physical force.
“But Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t all about physique and he has been the best player in the Premier League in recent seasons.
“Everyone can adapt. It just takes time. The key is how long it takes. I was lucky. I fitted in quite quickly when I came from Monaco. Alberto is someone who wants to make the most of his talent and wants to prove himself, so if Liverpool come in for you it is very hard to say no.â€
Of Liverpool’s title chances, Riise adds: “I really hope they can do it this time. Xabi and Alvaro Arbeloa leaving is a shame, but Glen Johnson is a brilliant signing.
[quote author=Skullflower link=topic=35002.msg919188#msg919188 date=1249502599]
decent video with the volume down to zero.
http://footylounge.com/films/musicvideo.php?vid=37b95e9c5
[/quote]
Well, based on that he looks great. He's got an eye for a pass, scores a few goals, and in some cases is *so* good he causes the commentator to go into some kind of fit
decent video with the volume down to zero.
http://footylounge.com/films/musicvideo.php?vid=37b95e9c5
[/quote]
Well, based on that he looks great. He's got an eye for a pass, scores a few goals, and in some cases is *so* good he causes the commentator to go into some kind of fit
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=35002.msg919570#msg919570 date=1249551512]
I doubt he failed his medical. Got me going for a sec though.
[/quote]
He doesn't fit in with them horsefaced fuckers
I doubt he failed his medical. Got me going for a sec though.
[/quote]
He doesn't fit in with them horsefaced fuckers
T
the_khl
Guest
[quote author=singlerider link=topic=35002.msg920206#msg920206 date=1249633064]
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=35002.msg919570#msg919570 date=1249551512]
I doubt he failed his medical. Got me going for a sec though.
[/quote]
He doesn't fit in with them horsefaced fuckers
[/quote]
And there his thumb goes again...
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=35002.msg919570#msg919570 date=1249551512]
I doubt he failed his medical. Got me going for a sec though.
[/quote]
He doesn't fit in with them horsefaced fuckers
[/quote]
And there his thumb goes again...
[quote author=rage link=topic=35002.msg920169#msg920169 date=1249629567]
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
There was rumour saying we did offer Owen something. Owen turned down again?
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
There was rumour saying we did offer Owen something. Owen turned down again?
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920242#msg920242 date=1249637240]
[quote author=rage link=topic=35002.msg920169#msg920169 date=1249629567]
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
There was rumour saying we did offer Owen something. Owen turned down again?
[/quote]
The rumour was we offered pay as you play, if I remember from Oncy.
He turned it down,and he can't be blamed for that.
He's been a prick in the way he's handled the transfer tho.
As for Rafa, I very much doubt rage is right.
I mainly think he couldnt justify the risk involved when we already have Babel,Voronin,Kuyt and Ngog as strikers..not to mention Nemeth and O. Thers.
[quote author=rage link=topic=35002.msg920169#msg920169 date=1249629567]
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
There was rumour saying we did offer Owen something. Owen turned down again?
[/quote]
The rumour was we offered pay as you play, if I remember from Oncy.
He turned it down,and he can't be blamed for that.
He's been a prick in the way he's handled the transfer tho.
As for Rafa, I very much doubt rage is right.
I mainly think he couldnt justify the risk involved when we already have Babel,Voronin,Kuyt and Ngog as strikers..not to mention Nemeth and O. Thers.
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=35002.msg920254#msg920254 date=1249638193]
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[/quote]thats not the lowest ive heard.
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[/quote]thats not the lowest ive heard.
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=35002.msg920254#msg920254 date=1249638193]
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[/quote]
Avey, sometimes you are simply too pessimistic for your own good. True losing Xabi is bad but no use crying over spilt milk now. Do look on the brighter side.
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[/quote]
Avey, sometimes you are simply too pessimistic for your own good. True losing Xabi is bad but no use crying over spilt milk now. Do look on the brighter side.
I'm wondering if his injuries are caused by playing too often without being given time to fully recover before being thrust back into the team (a problem I think owen experienced) if that is the case then he should get proper to recuperate as I think he will rotate with lucas.
[quote author=rage link=topic=35002.msg920169#msg920169 date=1249629567]
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
He left for Madrid and didn't give Rafa even one season. He got itchy feet waiting for us to come up with the money and opted for a move to Newcastle (of all places). We offered him a 'pay as you play' and he opted to join our fiercest rivals.
Yet it's all down to Rafa, again.
You boring, odious, bile-filled, Rafa hating, cunt.
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
He left for Madrid and didn't give Rafa even one season. He got itchy feet waiting for us to come up with the money and opted for a move to Newcastle (of all places). We offered him a 'pay as you play' and he opted to join our fiercest rivals.
Yet it's all down to Rafa, again.
You boring, odious, bile-filled, Rafa hating, cunt.
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=35002.msg920258#msg920258 date=1249638426]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920242#msg920242 date=1249637240]
[quote author=rage link=topic=35002.msg920169#msg920169 date=1249629567]
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
There was rumour saying we did offer Owen something. Owen turned down again?
[/quote]
The rumour was we offered pay as you play, if I remember from Oncy.
He turned it down,and he can't be blamed for that.
He's been a prick in the way he's handled the transfer tho.
As for Rafa, I very much doubt rage is right.
I mainly think he couldnt justify the risk involved when we already have Babel,Voronin,Kuyt and Ngog as strikers..not to mention Nemeth and O. Thers.
[/quote]
We have to replace a Midfielder, and who is good enough and available for 20m?
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg920242#msg920242 date=1249637240]
[quote author=rage link=topic=35002.msg920169#msg920169 date=1249629567]
interesting angle really - we but a 20 million pound injury prone midfielder but we won't bring in for free a premiership proven owen.
more to do with owen pissing off rafa when he went to newcastle than anything else imo. rafa has a stubborn streak after all.
[/quote]
There was rumour saying we did offer Owen something. Owen turned down again?
[/quote]
The rumour was we offered pay as you play, if I remember from Oncy.
He turned it down,and he can't be blamed for that.
He's been a prick in the way he's handled the transfer tho.
As for Rafa, I very much doubt rage is right.
I mainly think he couldnt justify the risk involved when we already have Babel,Voronin,Kuyt and Ngog as strikers..not to mention Nemeth and O. Thers.
[/quote]
We have to replace a Midfielder, and who is good enough and available for 20m?
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=35002.msg920265#msg920265 date=1249638949]
You boring, odious, bile-filled, Rafa hating, cunt.
[/quote]
even dumb, deaf and blind feel the wrath of mark!!!
You boring, odious, bile-filled, Rafa hating, cunt.
[/quote]
even dumb, deaf and blind feel the wrath of mark!!!
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=35002.msg920259#msg920259 date=1249638474]
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=35002.msg920254#msg920254 date=1249638193]
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[/quote]thats not the lowest ive heard.
[/quote]
Come on Herr
Spit it out what you heard
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=35002.msg920254#msg920254 date=1249638193]
Nobody knows how much is the fee. 2 fees were mentioned so far, 16m & 20m. Given the crazy transfer market right now, with price doubling (eg Xabi from 15m to 30m), I would say Alberto's real value will be 8 to 10m. For that fee, it might just be worth a punt. Otherwise, who else is available at 20m that is a sure thing and is good enough for LFC?
[/quote]
Come on,Mike.
The lowest fee we've heard is 15.3 million pounds.
Even trhat figure is ridiculous,but in this inflated market we don't have much choice.
I'm not happy, it's a huge risk and it's a lot of money.
Once Xabi handed in the transfer request, it was going to end badly for us no matter what.
[/quote]thats not the lowest ive heard.
[/quote]
Come on Herr
Spit it out what you heard
- Status
