Fat Sam has downing it again - Super Stu signs for West Ham

[TSD]

Talks between West Ham and Downing are at an advanced stage over terms, with one of the stumbling blocks being the player's wages of around £80,000 a week.

But Liverpool are prepared to pay up some of his remaining contract to facilitate the deal, and it could be finalised as early as next week.

We seem to be doing this A LOT in recent memory. Don't know why but it really bugs me.

 

[gkmacca]

It's actually been quite common (in certain circumstances) for decades, but the difference now is that it gets mentioned more.

 

[TSD]

It's actually been quite common (in certain circumstances) for decades, but the difference now is that it gets mentioned more.

For us as well? Overpaying a player in terms of their actual ability and finding it tough to offload them as a result?

 

[Ryan]

Heh, can you imagine if Downing and Carroll suddenly clicked and starting assisting / scoring for fun.

You may laugh but Mark continually insisted that we couldn't judge whether FIFTY FIVE MILLION POUNDS was well invested or not until "they get a run of games together."

 

[Hansern]

If Downing moves to WH, you can bet your house on them combining for goal against us this season.

 

[hmmmmm1]

Probably against us!

 

[Molbystwin]

You may laugh but Mark continually insisted that we couldn't judge whether FIFTY FIVE MILLION POUNDS was well invested or not until "they get a run of games together."

And to be fair to him he was right it wasn't fair to judge without a fair run of games... as it turned out they were indeed the shite we feared they would be but that's not to say Mark was wrong to say what he did.

I fucking hated our signing of Downing, spat feathers at length, doesn't mean I take any pleasure in his floppage.

 

[Fox]

Still think its a mistake to sell him.

 

[King Binny]

What are the chances of Christian Atsu coming in as his replacement?

 

[red_maradona]

I see, you want us to get rid of him for free? Even for me that is extreme.

 

[mark1975]

Course

You may laugh but Mark continually insisted that we couldn't judge whether FIFTY FIVE MILLION POUNDS was well invested or not until "they get a run of games together."

Course I did. Remind me. Though as Moby said, it's a fair point anyway, they didn't.

Anyway, I'm sure you've got post it notes stuck on the archives somewhere, dig them up and show me where I "continuously" say it, right after you give us an update on how Hayden Mullen's fantastic career is going. Not that I'd be able to read it though, given I'm so overcome with embarrassment about how amazing Lucas is and how the majority of us have been shown up because of his 5 minutes of above average form, about 18 months ago.

 

[localny]

Mark - keep on truckin' don't mind the girls blouse.

 

[Rafiagra]

Apparently Rodgers now wants him to stay and he's not going acc to a usually reliable guy on Twitter.

We're obviously not signing anyone.

 

[Hansern]

Strange if true. If we're not signing an attacker they can all fuck off

 

[Skullflower]

jesus fucking christ.

 

[Modo]

FFS...

 

[hmmmmm1]

At least fox will be happy..

 

[Mystic]

 

[Fox]

At least fox will be happy..

Yep

Good squad man.

 

[Gary25]

Apparently Rodgers now wants him to stay and he's not going acc to a usually reliable guy on Twitter.

We're obviously not signing anyone.

What a fucking joke! Another season of watching this bag of shite.

 

[Modo]

What a fucking joke! Another season of watching this bag of shite.

Cue him scoring the winner against Stoke.

 

[keniget]

Cue him scoring the winner against Stoke.

I'd take that!

 

[Modo]

I'd take that!

Who wouldn't? No one wished for him to fail, but he has, like ( Modo 😉 ) many predicted.

 

[Gary25]

Cue him scoring the winner against Stoke.

Be great but it still wouldn't make him good enough.

I mean i'm sure he's a nice guy and everything but if we're to genuine contenders for top 4 we need better, much better.

 

[MomoWASright]

I've sold on my season ticket since we signed this useless prick. I am made I've done it again this season.

 

[Modo]

I've sold on my season ticket since we signed this useless prick. I am made I've done it again this season.

The Downing hate is strong with this one.

 

[Gary25]

Downing isn't the only player who can be questioned.

Johnson and Enrique are suspect imo. I rate the latter to a certain extent but he's very frustrating at times.

I like Lucas but i'd be lying if i said i'm super confident he'll have a great season.
Gerrard's 33..we cant expect miracles from him any more. As for Henderson and Allen we've seen glimpses of their abilities but glimpses aren't enough for a team looking to return to the Champions League. Then there's Borini who seems to be an injury prone goalshy striker who cost us £11m.

Step up to the plate lad

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Yep

Good squad man.

Barcelona's future #11 is only a squad man for us?!?! You twat.

 

[Hansern]

@Jay_78_: Stewart Downing expected to have a medical at West Ham tomorrow. #LFC

 

[LeTallecWiz]

@Jay_78_: Stewart Downing expected to have a medical at West Ham tomorrow. #LFC

Nah, he wouldn't have played then yesterday.