Thing is that these days, the signing of British players aren't as coveted as foreign wonder kids. Forget the price tag for awhile. I mean Jordan Henderson was rated at $20 million which is the same amount rumoured for Juan Mata. Which name brings about more excitement. Anyway, my point is that while the players that King Kenny has shortlisted may not tantalise our taste buds, they have at least proven that they can cut it in English football. A safe bet if I could call it that. We've now upped our offer for Phil Jones to $22 million. It's been awhile since we've been able to go toe-to-toe with the mancs in the transfer market eh?

Tommy Smith was indeed hard, but fair. I just loved reading his autobiography just as I do any player who just so happens to be a Liverpool fan. As football evolved, old school centrebacks like him were expected to play from the back more. On one occasion, he was up against a pretty good forward whose names escapes me at the moment. He asked Shanks, "should I take the ball out to his left or to his right?". As usual, Shanks responded immediately by going, "just go through him!".

OT but I just got to watch "The Damned United". Has anyone else watched this. Thoroughly enjoyed it. No, not MAN Utd but Leeds Utd. Never knew what Brian Clough was like in his younger days and now I do. He's football's version of Mohammad Ali. For people that think Mourinho had a big ego, you gotta watch this. Here is a man who tool Derby County from the bottom of the 2nd Division to the then 1st Division title and the final of the European Cup. His time at Leeds was short lived for certain reasons but he then took Nottingham Forest from Div 2, to becoming back to back European champions. This all and he never managed England. A recommended watch.


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I watched it last year.
His success formula is, the assistant manager.

Enjoyed the movie. Clough is one of Britains best managers of all times. Faulty mouth.. but still a great manager nonetheless.. Still wonder why cant Paisley get the same recognition outside liverpool and its fans?

Paisley was a little different I imagine. He wasn't as verbal and flashy. Also, his contribution is undermined by Shankly's success, having inherited a legacy. Clough (and Peter Taylor) rebuilt teams much like Shankly did. Only, the latter did it three times at Liverpool!

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Jun 13 2011, 01:39 PM

he does inherit Shanks team but 3 times in 4 years is not an easy thing to do. I believed he only had 1 trophy-less season in his 9 year reign. and you are right, he's a quite and humble man.. no surprise he didn't get much attention from the press.

and who could forget that he's the one who bring in Kenny after Keegan left.

I agree with you dude. Paisley certainly deserves more recognition that he gets but Shankly was and still is bigger than life. It was virtually impossible for anyone to step out from under his shadow. It got so bad to the extent that even though Paisley was manager, the players would still call Shankly, "boss", whenever he visited Melwood or Anfield. Led to Shankly being 'convinced' to stay away. I can see the logic behind it though.

To all Mata fans, here's one of the most amazing skills I've seen in a very long time.. Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE_bdgAeWHg...be_gdata_player

hope that henderson not follow torres shyte
the only good thing that i saw is how he control the ball..
others skills seems......

This post has been edited by redkord: Jun 13 2011, 03:56 PM

This was the time Shanks started to regret his decision to resigned. I believe it was the right decision to tell Shanks that he is not the boss and cant come to the training session anymore. The player got confused on who exactly is the boss; either Shanks or Paisley. Which put Paisley in a difficult situation and hard to apply his method on the team. Would it stay that way, the outcome would not be very good. That being said, the treatment Shanks got from the club after he left is horrible and the club should have conducted it with a better way. "Tough love" comes to mind but the man deserve a whole better.. heck, even Everton treated him better that LFC that time.

Well, even some of the interviews noticeably the one between Don are on youtube. Even the Muhammad Ali one where he says he's gonna fight him.

gerrard - wont be 38 games a season anymore and english quota
poulsen - first team but not starting 11 or out
aquilani - out
spearing - first team but not starting 11 (English player quota)
shelvey - first team but not starting 11 (English player quota)


The most i can see is with lucas,meireles,gerrard, henderson and adam.

anyway, why worry?

Mr.Henry isn't exactly worry lo. BOSS

Look like Charlie Adam join soon..Skybet suspends betting

Charlie Adam to Liverpool will finally be official in the next 24hours.

https://twitter.com/#!/scottslater_

Those idiots fans from our rivals who laughed at Suarez for not getting a medal when Ajax won the league

LAUGH at YOUR OWNSELF.

This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 13 2011, 07:28 PM

I watched the match between Spain n England this morning. You know just to see how our newly signed player n those who are linked to us perform.

Henderson - He played ok in a deeper role. Was guilty of losing possession I think maybe twice. Always demands the ball and make himself available for pass. I would say he is a raw version of Gerrard. I don't think he should be in our first 11 yet. I hope Kenny knows what is needed for him to improve his game.

Potential signing/Rumour
Mata - Very good playing in an advanced role in midfield. More of a team player n very comfortable playing with team with stressing on possession and passing football. Had a few chances to score. Good skills.

Jeffren - Just ok. Played on the right flank. Did not have significant contribution.

Special mention
Javi Martinez (Bilbao) - I know we are not linked to him. But I'm very impressed with his display. Played in the same role as Xabi and very much reminded me of him. Calm n composed on the ball and controlled the midfield well. Linked up between defenders and forwards.

Walker (Spurs) - He was among the few threats from England team. He is fast n caused problem to Spanish defense. His run on the right created the equaliser for England. Good assist too.

Jones - Not very impressed with him. Look slow and sometimes struggle to turn around.

I thought Javi Martinez played more in the role of busquets?

GOOD news

great news on charlie adam

I guess poulsen aqua cole will definitely be out.

That leaves gerrard,raul,leiva,jay,henderson,jonjo and soon adam.

That leaves us with 7midfielders.

I think jonjo will go on loan.

So we will probably have 6 midfielders for the season.

Too early to guess the formations though.

Hopefully we do a barnes for our wings.