So, Joe Allen...

[Hansern]

If Utd lodges a bid then hopefully working with Rodgers is a bigger draw than playing for Utd.

 

[Skullflower]

yeah. working for rodgers is a bigger draw than united.

 

[Mystic]

If Utd lodges a bid then hopefully working with Rodgers is a bigger draw than playing for Utd.

I doubt it would be to be honest. He'd have just as much chance of making their first team as he would ours, he'd be perfect for them.

 

[Pesam]

I doubt it would be to be honest. He'd have just as much chance of making their first team as he would ours, he'd be perfect for them.

He'd be the perfect replacement for Scholes.

 

[Modo]

yeah. working for rodgers is a bigger draw than united.

Sigurdsson clearly rated Rodgers more.

 

[Mystic]

He'd be the perfect replacement for Scholes.

Yep, I just hope Slur Alex continues to have a central midfield blind spot.

 

[Jack D Rips]

I reckon the cunt is just waiting for us to put the contract in front of Allen, to make the phonecall

 

[Hansern]

Seeing as they're trying to do a deal with Arsenal with RVP, lets hope they're all to tied up inthat.

 

[themn]

THE ANFIELD WRAP ‏@TheAnfieldWrap
Joe Allen medical in the morning, we understand.

 

[ILD]

I hope we sign Joe Allen. He oozes class on the ball. Makes the right decision time and time again. Just hope he has the inner belief in himself to hit the ground running as opposed to Henderson who struggled to make an early impact due to confidence issues.

 

[Glen C]

Joe Allen seen in the stand tonight, deal definitely is on.

 

[FoxForceFive]

Let's hope Rodgers is photographed signing him, & not Ian fucking gormless grin Ayre.

 

[Buddha]

Just seen the post-match interview (Gerrard and Borini) - evident that Allen's a done deal and Agger's a good bet to go.

 

[Mystic]

Just seen the post-match interview (Gerrard and Borini) - evident that Allen's a done deal and Agger's a good bet to go.

Really?

 

[RolandG]

Joe Allen was an interested spectator at Anfield. He'll be a Liverpool pllayer before the weekend. I'm made up!

With Agger playing tonight, won't he be cup-tied?

 

[Buddha]

Really?

I thought so...

Gerrard couldn't keep the smirk off his face when asked about Allen and said he'd have to be careful but he's a very good player etc. Obvious stuff.

....but looked very uncomfortable with very little eye contact when asked about Agger and said it sounds like it's out of Danny's hands and a decision for the board, but he'd like us to keep our best players etc.​

 

[Modo]

Rodgers regarding /edit Joe Allen's transfer:

"I hope to conclude the deal in the next 24 hours," said Rodgers. "It is imminent."

 

[SaintGeorge67]

Rodgers regarding /edit Joe Allen's transfer:

"I hope to conclude the deal in the next 24 hours," said Rodgers. "It is imminent."

Good to hear.

*Awaits dozens of random medical photos on the official site tomorrow*

 

[goodspam]

From ESPN

Brendan Rodgers expects Liverpool to complete the £15 million signing of Joe Allen on Friday.

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PA PhotosJoe Allen was in the directors box to watch Liverpool v Gomel​

Allen, 22, was in the directors box at Anfield as Liverpool defeated FC Gomel 3-0 to advance to the Europa League play-off round.
And Rodgers expects to be reunited with Swansea midfielder Allen, whom he managed at the Liberty Stadium and who is set to undergo a medical on Merseyside.
He said: "It's obviously imminent. If he is up here, it is a sign there has been good communication with Swansea and hopefully over the next 24 hours we can conclude it."

 

[Hansern]

Allen confirming on twitter that he's signing. Medical tomorrow morning.

 

[Buddha]

Fuck yeah

 

[The Slugmonster]

Fuck yeah

Haha, fuck yeah's all over the place tonight 😉

 

[Fabio]

Is it his actual account?

 

[MaBigTip]

I won't believe @JoeAOfficial is actually Joe Allen yet. I don't like disappointment.

 

[Hansern]

16,500 followers, but following 3. Ah well, he'll sign regardless.

Why do people bother creating fake accounts though? Fucking get a life.

 

[themn]

Hansern - you don't have to repeat everything you see as if it's, ya know, the truth.

 

[MaBigTip]

16,500 followers, but following 3. Ah well, he'll sign regardless.

Why do people bother creating fake accounts though? Fucking get a life.

4 tweets in total to the account?

 

[irishred]

His account is private and always has been - https://twitter.com/Joe_Allen1

 

[King Binny]

Mar 1990 - Born Joseph Michael Allen in Pembrokeshire.

1999 - Signs schoolboy forms with Swansea City

Jan 2007 - Still on YTS terms, appears as unused sub in Swans' shock 3-0 FA Cup win over then Premier League Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

May 2007 - Makes Football League debut under Roberto Martinez in Swansea's 6-3 defeat to Blackpool on final game of season, Swansea needing to win to make League One play-offs.

August 2007 - Still 17, makes Wales Under 21 debut, scoring winner in 4-3 win in Sweden alongside David Edwards, Simon Church and Aaron Ramsey.

August 2007 - Signs three year deal at Liberty following man of match performance in first Swansea start, Carling Cup win over Walsall.

May 2008 - Makes 14 appearances as Swansea win League One title.

October 2008 - Joins Wrexham on loan, scores on debut before spell cut short through foot injury.

January 2009 - Forces way back into Swansea side as Martinez's team finish just outside play-off places in first year in Championship, scoring a memorable first goal for club in the final South Wales derby at Ninian Park in April.

May 2009 - Makes senior international debut in friendly win over Estonia in Llanelli. Then Swans boss Roberto Martinez says: "“If you look at Joe’s progress over the past 16 months, it has been staggering. And there’s still a lot more to come from him."

June 2009 - Signs three-year Swansea deal as new manager Paulo Sousa replaces Martinez.

November 2010 - Named man of the match in Swansea's 1-0 South Wales derby win at Cardiff City Stadium. Then Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers says: "“He is a controller, someone who dictates the game like Xavi. I’m not saying he’s Xavi, but he’s that type. He has that wonderful footballing arrogance that big players have.”

May 2011 - Part of Swansea side that seals promotion to Premier League with 4-2 win over Reading in Wembley play-off final.

August 2011 - Signs new four-year contract with Swansea, with £15m release clause inserted.

October 2011 - Makes first Wales start in win over Switzerland in Swansea under the late Gary Speed.

December 2011 - Subject of enquiries from Premier League rivals and speculation of a move away from Liberty after a string of superb performances, leading Western Mail columnist John Hartson to claim he was worth £15m. Rodgers dimisses fears and says: "Players understand that this club is a good fit for them. For the likes of a Joe Allen, there is probably not too many better places he can be in European football to develop his game."

May 2012 - Rodgers leaves Swansea for Liverpool and immediately linked with a move for Allen despite "player protection" agreement between clubs.

June 2012 - Named as part of Stuart Peace's Team GB squad for London 2012 Olympics.

July 2012 - Details of Allen's contract release clause emerge as he impresses for Team GB, Rodgers confirming his admiration of the midfielder.

July 24 2012 - Liverpool make opening offer of £12.5m plus loan option of Jonjo Shelvey for Allen, rejected by Swansea.

August 6 2012 - New Swansea manager Michael Laudrup insists he will seek Allen's opinion in wake of Liverpool interest, but warns it will take the full £15m to make the deal happen.

August 7 2012 - Allen watched Swansea beat Blackpool 4-2 in a Liberty pre-season before returning to training the following morning.

August 9 2012 - Second offer from Liverpool made verbally, confirming intention to trigger £15m release clause. Allen informs Swansea of wish to link-up with Rodgers as record-breaking transfer nears completion.

 

[Ryan]

From ESPN

Brendan Rodgers expects Liverpool to complete the £15 million signing of Joe Allen on Friday.

​

PA PhotosJoe Allen was in the directors box to watch Liverpool v Gomel​

Allen, 22, was in the directors box at Anfield as Liverpool defeated FC Gomel 3-0 to advance to the Europa League play-off round.
And Rodgers expects to be reunited with Swansea midfielder Allen, whom he managed at the Liberty Stadium and who is set to undergo a medical on Merseyside.
He said: "It's obviously imminent. If he is up here, it is a sign there has been good communication with Swansea and hopefully over the next 24 hours we can conclude it."

-hard on-