If Hulk goes anywhere now, it will be to Chelsea.

Thing is not about signing players purely on reputation but players who will fit into King Kenny's system. You mentioned Hulk and Cavani but why? Just because they had a good season? I haven't seen them play much so I can't comment. Dalglish had made good decisions when he was manager last and I trust his instincts. Downing may not be world class (though Mozzie may disagree), but he is adept to the Premiership and he is left footed. We don't have many of those around. With foreign players, it's always a gamble. Will they be able to adapt to the physical nature of the league? Will the get homesick? Will their families be able to settle in to life in England, especially Liverpool which is the Malaysian equivalent of say... Johor? Mascherano's wife anyone? Dalglish is making what I consider to be safe signings, mostly - players who he knows can or have already adapted.

Eh, I see it says RM250 in a single receipt not RM50 la...

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In my opinion, Hulk & Cavani can easily adapt to Kenny's pass and move system. Both can go deep to get the ball, both have pace (like Downing), even Hulk can play both wings and as striker, both are physically strong and decisive. Not just because they had a good season and help their respective club achieve Champions League football, won cup final, etc but i think they're fit on what our owner look for, young highly rated footballer ( i know both are not Brits tho ). homesick? i suppose not.. but maybe yes.. they know themselves.. with Suarez on our side, surely Cavani can adapt to Liverpool environment. Same goes to Hulk, with Lucas and Aurelio will make him feel at home. Mascherano is history. Well, Kenny surely know whats best for the team..

well, just my opinion.. 

Cool. I just haven't seen enough of them to know if they'll be a hit in the Premiership but you need to take risks sometimes. Thing about signing forwards now is that we already have Carrol and Suarez in our books. N'Gog may or may not leave but you get the feeling that a world class forward may not be content in a rotation. Not saying that either Hulk or Cavani are world class but I'm thinking whoever it is, expectations need to be managed. We don't need a bunch of primadonas demanding for first team football which is why I keep saying that a player's attitude is to be given as much consideration as his ability. Samuel Eto for example is world class but his attitude stinks.

In terms of environment I've always wondered how players from Spain settled. From a country boasting beautiful beaches filled with lovely women working on their tans, the warm sun and delightful cuisine to the gloomy overcast sky above Albert Dock. Big difference here in itself. Also let's not forget the high income tax in England either. If someone were to trade all that for Liverpool, they must really love Liverpool.

Like some folk here, I've been privileged enough to have witnessed the start of Gerrard's career and hopefully it's end here at LFC. Don't take the discussion out of context here. No one is suggesting flogging him off. The question is what do we do if a large offer comes in? Do we issue a "hands-off" response or do we consider it? Do we think about the number of younger, quality players we can bring to the club? I want Gerrard to stay as much as the next guy but is anyone really indispensable these days? Your response is no doubt out of sentiment but in the modern football world, can we base decisions purely on sentiment? When the mancs sold out to the yanks, did we not say they were selling their souls? Well what are we doing now? Fact of the matter is that we've not made as much money as we could have because we wanted to 'protect' the club and keep it within the 'family' for as long as we could. My point is that for the long term interest of the club, we cannot make decisions based purely on sentiment when the club is now being run like a business. You reckon that John Henry will base his decisions purely on sentiment?

I'd love for Stevie to end his career here but to completely ignore offers is to me, being naive.

Before I go on, first let me reiterate that I love Stevie as much as the next guy but that doesn't mean he is untouchable. Him sulking because he was surrounded by "mediocrity" is not an excuse, not when you are club captain and represent what the club stands for. You'll Never Walk Alone? What does this mean in this context? It means to me that even if other players are not up to the task, it is your duty to inspire them and to raise their game, not turn around wishing you had better team mates. Yes, it's frustrating, heck I'd be frustrated but I'm not captain of Liverpool Football Club am I? A captain's job isn't just to bark instructions off the pitch, it's to keep the team together off it. Maybe my expectations are high but this is LFC we're talking about. He did not sign for Chelsea in the end but one cannot ignore that as much as his decision to stay was due to his love for LFC, the death threats to him and his family did contribute somewhat.

Having said all that, I still hold Stevie in high regard. I just don't think he's flawless.

It's sad to see more forumers seems to go along the less passionate/ supportive view on the Gerrard discussions. First there was bits of suggestion of stripping his captaincy, then there were pieces of acceptance in selling him to other clubs. Where's the passion mate?

There're no suggestion of stripping his captaincy. Don't be so sensitive mate, we're just stating that Carra could be a better captain than Stevie.

i dunno there's a ban on selling Gerrard discussion here
anyway, why so work up over something that won't happen, ie 50mil for Gerrard?
the whole discussion is whether u guys accept 50mil for Stevie or not. Just stated ur reasons for it or just ignore if u dun like. Dont goes ard castigating ppl just because they have different opinion.
Or is it pro Gerrard camp thinks their opinion is all mighty & ppl need to adhere to?
FFS this is a forum, which if it escapes some of you, for discussion purposes. There's no right or wrong in it

i dunno there's a ban on selling Gerrard discussion here
anyway, why so work up over something that won't happen, ie 50mil for Gerrard?
the whole discussion is whether u guys accept 50mil for Stevie or not. Just stated ur reasons for it or just ignore if u dun like. Dont goes ard castigating ppl just because they have different opinion.
Or is it pro Gerrard camp thinks their opinion is all mighty & ppl need to adhere to?
FFS this is a forum, which if it escapes some of you, for discussion purposes. There's no right or wrong in it