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The incredible Xabi Alonso thread 2009.

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Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Anita link=topic=33578.msg914838#msg914838 date=1248945836]
Fair enough though, he wants to go and we know that for sure now; sell him. Liverpool FC has said good-bye to far better players than Xabi Alonso.
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Yes, I agree, but have we ever been in this situation before?
Owen & McManaman both left the club due to contract related issues.
We have a lost one of Europe best CM's, who is in his prime and has 3 full years on his contract.
To my mind we have never had to sell one of our best players because he wanted to leave the club.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914840#msg914840 date=1248946089]
[quote author=Stu link=topic=33578.msg914828#msg914828 date=1248945442]
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=33578.msg914802#msg914802 date=1248943586]
[quote author=flufferama link=topic=33578.msg914798#msg914798 date=1248943409]
Apparently Xabi's finally handed in his transfer request.
Source - over-excited journalists in my office.
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http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/live...so-hands-in-transfer-request-100252-24275822/
Fuck. Little time left, and we've got it all to do. Disaster of a silly season thus far.
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Not one quote in that peice.
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the echo is the clubs mouth piece they don't need any qoutes.
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Yes, they do mate. In this instance for me to admit it's all over for Xabi then yes they do.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914842#msg914842 date=1248946201]
I've lost all respect for you xabi and what's worse you were one of my favorite players.
I'm getting old and jaded but I don't think it's worth having favorite players.
[/quote]

He's not *actually* on this forum, you know.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Anita link=topic=33578.msg914846#msg914846 date=1248946337]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914842#msg914842 date=1248946201]
I've lost all respect for you xabi and what's worse you were one of my favorite players.
I'm getting old and jaded but I don't think it's worth having favorite players.
[/quote]

He's not *actually* on this forum, you know.
[/quote]

he might be 😉
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

What will this supposed transfer request do to the fee?
It weakens our position greatly.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Stu link=topic=33578.msg914849#msg914849 date=1248946412]
What will this supposed transfer request do to the fee?
It weakens our position greatly.
[/quote]

it doesn't weaken our position at all, we don't HAVE to except a transfer request we have a three year contract, all xabi has done is lost himself some money from the transfer fee.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914842#msg914842 date=1248946201]
I've lost all respect for you xabi and what's worse you were one of my favorite players.
I'm getting old and jaded but I don't think it's worth having favorite players.
[/quote]

Didn't know Alonso was a member of the forum, Neil.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914848#msg914848 date=1248946361]
[quote author=Anita link=topic=33578.msg914846#msg914846 date=1248946337]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914842#msg914842 date=1248946201]
I've lost all respect for you xabi and what's worse you were one of my favorite players.
I'm getting old and jaded but I don't think it's worth having favorite players.
[/quote]

He's not *actually* on this forum, you know.
[/quote]

he might be 😉
[/quote]

Well if he is, I think it's about time he acknowledged me. The bastard.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Stu link=topic=33578.msg914849#msg914849 date=1248946412]
What will this supposed transfer request do to the fee?
It weakens our position greatly.
[/quote]

Not really. Xabi misses out on a fat loyalty bonus which enables us to accept a slightly lower offer without losing out. It just means it should be resolved a lot quicker.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

we'll agree on 25 million pounds and be made to feel better that xabi won't get his 2 million or so compensation as he's handed in his request.

i'd be surprised if we get 30 million plus here. i'd have took 20 million cash and wesley.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=33578.msg914856#msg914856 date=1248946601]
[quote author=Stu link=topic=33578.msg914849#msg914849 date=1248946412]
What will this supposed transfer request do to the fee?
It weakens our position greatly.
[/quote]

Not really. Xabi misses out on a fat loyalty bonus which enables us to accept a slightly lower offer without losing out. It just means it should be resolved a lot quicker.
[/quote]

I don't think this move is about the money for Alonso anyway, so I'm not that surprised that he's not bothered about losing a bonus.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

I STILL think TR or no we shouldn't accept a PENNY less than 30 million.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914862#msg914862 date=1248947092]
I STILL think TR or no we shouldn't accept a PENNY less than 30 million.
[/quote]

So you would say no to £29,999,999.99?
Yeah, I would too.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Stu link=topic=33578.msg914864#msg914864 date=1248947191]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=33578.msg914862#msg914862 date=1248947092]
I STILL think TR or no we shouldn't accept a PENNY less than 30 million.
[/quote]

So you would say no to £29,999,999.99?
Yeah, I would too.
[/quote]

that 1p could be the difference between getting silva or not
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

Hurry up and sell him Rafa, and get a bastard replacement sorted rapido.

Can't face Lucas being our playmaker next season lol
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Mors link=topic=33578.msg914869#msg914869 date=1248947652]
Hurry up and sell him Rafa, and get a bastard replacement sorted rapido.

Can't face Lucas being our playmaker next season lol
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Yes, 'lol' indeed.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

If a player wants to leave, it's only right and proper that he hands in a transfer request. It's a complete joke when a player tries to engineer a move away but at the same time want his loyalty bonus.

So, Xabi has done the right thing again in that he wants to leave and so he should give up his bonus. It's would be hard to find a central midfielder of Xabi's qualities but it wouldn't be as hard to find one that doesn't has his limitations.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Anita link=topic=33578.msg914871#msg914871 date=1248947717]
[quote author=Mors link=topic=33578.msg914869#msg914869 date=1248947652]
Hurry up and sell him Rafa, and get a bastard replacement sorted rapido.

Can't face Lucas being our playmaker next season lol
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Yes, 'lol' indeed.
[/quote]

grumpy.jpg


Much better.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Tinto link=topic=33578.msg914873#msg914873 date=1248947880]
If a player wants to leave, it's only right and proper that he hands in a transfer request. It's a complete joke when a player tries to engineer a move away but at the same time want his loyalty bonus.

So, Xabi has done the right thing again in that he wants to leave and so he should give up his bonus. It's would be hard to find a central midfielder of Xabi's qualities but it wouldn't be as hard to find one that doesn't has his limitations.
[/quote]

Kinda puts into perspective how much of a money grabbing cunt Gareth Barry is eh?
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Stu link=topic=33578.msg914843#msg914843 date=1248946207]
[quote author=Anita link=topic=33578.msg914838#msg914838 date=1248945836]
Fair enough though, he wants to go and we know that for sure now; sell him. Liverpool FC has said good-bye to far better players than Xabi Alonso.
[/quote]

Yes, I agree, but have we ever been in this situation before?
Owen & McManaman both left the club due to contract related issues.
We have a lost one of Europe best CM's, who is in his prime and has 3 full years on his contract.
To my mind we have never had to sell one of our best players because he wanted to leave the club.


[/quote]

Souness. That was a big blow. But we had a team confident enough to overcome the problems, even though it took ages to get the midfield back up to that level.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5461272,00.html



Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has edged closer to Real Madrid after handing in a transfer request at Anfield, according to reports.

The Spain international has been at the centre of a long-running transfer saga as La Liga giants Madrid have made no secret of their desire to secure a deal.

Liverpool have refused to budge from an asking price for Alonso in the region of £30million, which has stalled any potential move to the Bernabeu.

But the Reds may now be prepared to allow the former Real Sociedad star to leave following accounts he has submitted a written transfer request to the club's hierarchy.

Speculation suggests a deal will be struck with Madrid within the next couple of days for a fee reported to be in the region of £25m.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has maintained he does not want to sell Alonso, but the midfielder is said to have been angered by his manager's apparent desire to sell in order to finance an unsuccessful pursuit of Gareth Barry last summer.

The Reds signed Alonso for £10.5m in 2004, shortly after Benitez arrived on Merseyside, and the 27-year-old helped secure the famous UEFA Champions League final success over AC Milan in his debut season
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

don't worry Rafa will replace him with Cattermole !!!!
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Fox link=topic=33578.msg914886#msg914886 date=1248949354]
don't worry Rafa will replace him with Cattermole !!!!


[/quote]

...or better still, Huddlestone!!!!
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

ACCORDING TO THE ECHO:

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2009/07/30/liverpool-fc-s-xabi-alonso-hands-in-transfer-request-100252-24275822/

XABI ALONSO’S proposed transfer to Real Madrid moved a step closer today – after the Spaniard put in a formal written transfer request.

The 27-year-old’s future has been the subject of intense speculation this summer with Real officials repeatedly stating their desire to sign the midfielder.

Alonso has consistently refused to publicly reveal his intentions and boss Rafa Benitez has always insisted he didn’t want to sell the Spanish international.

Benitez held talks with Alonso during the club’s Far East tour in a desperate bid to convince him to stay.

However, Alonso refused to make any guarantees and has now finally admitted he sees his future away from Anfield.

Alonso’s request is likely to be granted with Benitez reluctantly agreeing to sell a player who has three years remaining on his current contract.

The two clubs will now attempt to agree a fee with Real set to increase their initial offer of £24million closer to Liverpool’s valuation of £30million.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Piedro link=topic=33578.msg914899#msg914899 date=1248950297]
ACCORDING TO THE ECHO:

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2009/07/30/liverpool-fc-s-xabi-alonso-hands-in-transfer-request-100252-24275822/

XABI ALONSO’S proposed transfer to Real Madrid moved a step closer today – after the Spaniard put in a formal written transfer request.

The 27-year-old’s future has been the subject of intense speculation this summer with Real officials repeatedly stating their desire to sign the midfielder.

Alonso has consistently refused to publicly reveal his intentions and boss Rafa Benitez has always insisted he didn’t want to sell the Spanish international.

Benitez held talks with Alonso during the club’s Far East tour in a desperate bid to convince him to stay.

However, Alonso refused to make any guarantees and has now finally admitted he sees his future away from Anfield.

Alonso’s request is likely to be granted with Benitez reluctantly agreeing to sell a player who has three years remaining on his current contract.

The two clubs will now attempt to agree a fee with Real set to increase their initial offer of £24million closer to Liverpool’s valuation of £30million.



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Serious bit of quiffing right there.
 
Re: Xabi Alonso will stay at Anfield, says Rafa Benitez

[quote author=Stu link=topic=33578.msg914907#msg914907 date=1248950578]
Still no quotes from anyone I see.
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get real.
 
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