Aquilani *signed 16m*

[themn]

Ha ha ha !

This appears to be the season of buying injured players.

 

[gene hughes]

So what will qualify as a good season for Aqualani? How would we measure that?

Number of games played?
Number of minutes?
Goals?
Assists?
Ratings?
Trophies?

I have a feeling he's going to quite a contentious figure among fans.

 

[FoxForceFive]

He is indeed going to be contentious, as many will refuse to apportion any blame at rafa's door should he not immediately fill Xabi's boots. In fact I've heard so many people moaning that he's injured as if it's the player's fault!

 

[gene hughes]

Yea, I reckon he'll be divisive.


*rubs hands together*

 

[doctor_mac]

Buying a perennial crock who will actually be injured for the start of the season is a huge risk though, and rather odd by Rafa's standards. He must really, really like Aquaman.

This signing might be so contentious that it brings back the ultra paranoid 'Rafa is deliberately sabotaging our chances' line.

 

[darkstarexodus]

I'm very concerned about our ability to get off to a good start this season with him being out at least the first month but I am pleased with his purchase overall. Just hope we haven't slipped out of contention before he even gets to lace his boots up for us.

 

[Farkmaster]

[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=35002.msg922275#msg922275 date=1249973124]
This signing might be so contentious that it brings back the ultra paranoid 'Rafa is deliberately sabotaging our chances' line.
[/quote]

Wow, a signing so contentious it summons the retarded. I'm getting excited now.

 

[737Max]

Here's the breakdown of what's we'll pay for Aquilani, scroll to the middle of the article:

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-ne...s-sorrow-after-friend-s-death-55578-24365710/

Roma’s breakdown of the switch states that Liverpool have paid 5million euros up front and there will be further cash installments of 3m euros on January 4 2010, 7m euros on June 30 2010 and 5m euros on June 30 2011.

Further add-ons include 300,000 euros each time Liverpool qualify for the Champions League between 2010/11 to 2014/15, 1million euros the first time Liverpool wins either the Premier League or Champions League before June 30 2014 and 5% of any future transfer fee.

Rafa's not stupid, 20M euros.

 

[Y1]

Not knowing the details, I suspect there must be a clause stating that should Aqui be crocked for x amount of games, there will be a refund? ;D

 

[koze]

[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg922356#msg922356 date=1249981992]
Not knowing the details, I suspect there must be a clause stating that should Aqui be crocked for x amount of games, there will be a refund? ;D
[/quote]
The details are in the post above yours, you idiot..

 

[TheBunnyman]

I think Aquilani's going to be ace. We may have to be patient, but by the end of the season he'll be dominating the PL.

 

[Whitey85]

[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35002.msg922371#msg922371 date=1249982377]
I think Aquilani's going to be ace. We may have to be patient, but by the end of the season he'll be dominating the PL.
[/quote]

Lets hope you're right. We'll probably be 9 or 10 points adrift at that point though >🙁

 

[doctor_mac]

[quote author=737Max link=topic=35002.msg922339#msg922339 date=1249980603]
Here's the breakdown of what's we'll pay for Aquilani, scroll to the middle of the article:

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-ne...s-sorrow-after-friend-s-death-55578-24365710/

Roma’s breakdown of the switch states that Liverpool have paid 5million euros up front and there will be further cash installments of 3m euros on January 4 2010, 7m euros on June 30 2010 and 5m euros on June 30 2011.

Further add-ons include 300,000 euros each time Liverpool qualify for the Champions League between 2010/11 to 2014/15, 1million euros the first time Liverpool wins either the Premier League or Champions League before June 30 2014 and 5% of any future transfer fee.

Rafa's not stupid, 20M euros.


[/quote]

Let's hope we pay loads of bonuses on him.

 

[Y1]

[quote author=koze link=topic=35002.msg922359#msg922359 date=1249982112]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg922356#msg922356 date=1249981992]
Not knowing the details, I suspect there must be a clause stating that should Aqui be crocked for x amount of games, there will be a refund? ;D
[/quote]
The details are in the post above yours, you idiot..
[/quote]

You call that details? You aint seen a 100 page document yet mate.

 

[Oncy]

[quote author=koze link=topic=35002.msg922359#msg922359 date=1249982112]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg922356#msg922356 date=1249981992]
Not knowing the details, I suspect there must be a clause stating that should Aqui be crocked for x amount of games, there will be a refund? ;D
[/quote]
The details are in the post above yours, you idiot..
[/quote]Koze. Enough with the abuse for no reason.

 

[Y1]

[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=35002.msg922388#msg922388 date=1249983453]
[quote author=koze link=topic=35002.msg922359#msg922359 date=1249982112]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg922356#msg922356 date=1249981992]
Not knowing the details, I suspect there must be a clause stating that should Aqui be crocked for x amount of games, there will be a refund? ;D
[/quote]
The details are in the post above yours, you idiot..
[/quote]Koze. Enough with the abuse for no reason.
[/quote]

Herr, no worries mate. Koze is maybe a pre-teen.

 

[doctor_mac]

It is a difficult time with all those hormones racing round your body, and the guilt and self revulsion with all the wanking.

 

[Insignificance]

[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=35002.msg922396#msg922396 date=1249984211]
It is a difficult time with all those hormones racing round your body, and the guilt and self revulsion with all the wanking.
[/quote]

Do you really feel so? Dont be to hard on yourself.... Youll grow up to learn it is only natural 😉

 

[Spionkop69]

[quote author=koze link=topic=35002.msg922359#msg922359 date=1249982112]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg922356#msg922356 date=1249981992]
Not knowing the details, I suspect there must be a clause stating that should Aqui be crocked for x amount of games, there will be a refund? ;D
[/quote]
The details are in the post above yours, you idiot..
[/quote]
Are you Joey Barton?

 

[Y1]

[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=35002.msg922396#msg922396 date=1249984211]
It is a difficult time with all those hormones racing round your body, and the guilt and self revulsion with all the wanking.
[/quote]

Perhaps the confusion of whether one wants to be macho or meek is hard to handle too.

 

[Jürgen4PM]

[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=35002.msg922388#msg922388 date=1249983453]
[quote author=koze link=topic=35002.msg922359#msg922359 date=1249982112]
[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg922356#msg922356 date=1249981992]
Not knowing the details, I suspect there must be a clause stating that should Aqui be crocked for x amount of games, there will be a refund? ;D
[/quote]
The details are in the post above yours, you idiot..
[/quote]Koze. Enough with the abuse for no reason.
[/quote]

With the new season nearly here, can you please confirm wether calling someone an "idiot" is deemed as abuse or not?

 

[Avmenon]

Nope, but Koze has been mega aggro.

I think he got a 2-day ban just last week.

 

[Frogfish]

Cascarino on Aquilani / Xabi

The signing of Alberto Aquilani is an interesting one for Liverpool now that Xabi Alonso has finally departed for Real Madrid. There’s no doubt the Italian is a good player, he’s a neat and tidy midfielder who’ll more than likely score more goals than Alonso did. However, he is extremely injury prone and will miss the start of the season so it leaves Rafa Benitez a bit short in the middle of the park.

There’s no doubt that the fee for Alonso is a huge one and it’s a good bit of business for Rafa in terms of making a profit and signing a younger similar player for less. I know Alonso was rated by many as Liverpool’s best player last season but I always felt he was one player they could afford to lose that could be replaced. Mainly because that type of midfielder, one that does the simple things very well can easily be found in today’s market.

Rafa already had someone pencilled in to replace the Spaniard which is simply good management. If a player wants to leave then the main task is to get as much as you can for him and then to replace him as soon as possible. Benitez has done well on both counts

 

[Stulikesdrums]

Usually Cas is a bit of a cunt, but I agree with all of that.

 

[ILD]

Ah who cares what he thinks. It's nothing we haven't all said here already Stu. Although I disagree with the "one that does the simple things very well can easily be found in today’s market" line. Yes a player who keeps it simple can be found, Lucas keeps it simple for example yet I wouldn't want him to try fill Xabi's boots.

 

[737Max]

[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35002.msg922507#msg922507 date=1249996938]
Cascarino on Aquilani / Xabi

The signing of Alberto Aquilani is an interesting one for Liverpool now that Xabi Alonso has finally departed for Real Madrid. There’s no doubt the Italian is a good player, he’s a neat and tidy midfielder who’ll more than likely score more goals than Alonso did. However, he is extremely injury prone and will miss the start of the season so it leaves Rafa Benitez a bit short in the middle of the park.

There’s no doubt that the fee for Alonso is a huge one and it’s a good bit of business for Rafa in terms of making a profit and signing a younger similar player for less. I know Alonso was rated by many as Liverpool’s best player last season but I always felt he was one player they could afford to lose that could be replaced. Mainly because that type of midfielder, one that does the simple things very well can easily be found in today’s market.

Rafa already had someone pencilled in to replace the Spaniard which is simply good management. If a player wants to leave then the main task is to get as much as you can for him and then to replace him as soon as possible. Benitez has done well on both counts

[/quote]

He's obviously been smoking smoething, he never says anything good about us. Or it must the demons in his head who are telling him to say this

 

[gkmacca]

Brian Reade was funny on LFCTV last night, pointing out that the same hacks who always used to say 'Liverpool are a two man team - they've only got Torres and Gerrard' are the same ones now saying 'Liverpool have lost their best player'.

 

[Hooz]

I know Alonso was rated by many as Liverpool’s best player last season but I always felt he was one player they could afford to lose that could be replaced. Mainly because that type of midfielder, one that does the simple things very well can easily be found in today’s market.

What a pile of dung.

 

[Y1]

Aquila is apparently given the number 4 according to the Echo, hmmm... we are still looking for number 7 then?

 

[Frogfish]

[quote author=Y1 link=topic=35002.msg922842#msg922842 date=1250052234]
Aquila is apparently given the number 4 according to the Echo, hmmm... we are still looking for number 7 then?
[/quote]

[size=16pt]HI HO SILVA ![/size]


[size=6pt]*i'm fucked on here if he doesn't arrive*[/size]