Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez
i'd email nikeser for some expert advice, personally.
i'd email nikeser for some expert advice, personally.
seriously I want to hear it.
don't bring up hamann I said I rated him as a player but we needed someone with more mobility and lo and behold the attributes of our dedicated holding midfielder.
seriously I want to hear it.
don't bring up hamann I said I rated him as a player but we needed someone with more mobility and lo and behold the attributes of our dedicated holding midfielder.
seriously I want to hear it.
don't bring up hamann I said I rated him as a player but we needed someone with more mobility and lo and behold the attributes of our dedicated holding midfielder.
Lerner on Barry
"Am I happy for him to wind down his current contract? That's his decision. If it means he is staying another year, I am absolutely happy," said Lerner.
"Even though Villa would lose £10 to £12m? Yes, absolutely. You are talking about a player who is an integral part of your potential success.
"That is in terms of playing more games, to winning competitions etc. That is similarly lucrative to a transfer fee this summer when you think about what you can achieve with a player like that.
"It is not like you forego the proceeds and you are getting nothing back."
The American, who took control of Villa in 2006, said he was also confident that manager O'Neill would remain at the Birmingham club for the foreseeable future, even though he continues to operate on a 12-month rolling contract.