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by **Paul C** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:16 pm

Liverpool striker Milan Baros admits he is disappointed Barcelona failed with a bid for his services during the summer.

The Czech Republic international's exploits in being top scorer at Euro 2004 heightened interest in his services, with Real Madrid and Roma also among his suitors.

Baros has revealed Catalan titans Barcelona are his favourite team and he dreams of running out at Camp Nou.

While he is now focused on his Anfield future, Baros is hopeful that Barcelona will revive their interest in his attacking ability at some point during his career.

"There were offers from Real Madrid and AS Roma but it's gone," Baros told MF Dnes.

"I only felt bad about the failed bid from Barcelona.

"I have loved them since I was a child. And now, they play fantastically. Maybe it can happen in the future.

"What wasn't in the summer, can be in the future. I will only be 23-years-old (next summer)."

The former Banik Ostrava starlet concedes he was contemplating leaving Liverpool at the end of last season after being perceived as a back-up forward by old boss Gerard Houllier.

The Frenchman's successor Rafa Benitez has called on Baros regularly and he is now a first choice striker at Anfield, particularly after the sale of Michael Owen.

Though Baros will not speak ill of Houllier, he is thankful Benitez was appointed on Merseyside to reignite his Reds career.

"If the coach had stayed, I would have wanted to leave," he continued.

"Then, Mr Benitez came in and I said to myself, 'I will try it and then we will see'.

"I will never say a bad word against Houllier. I'm grateful for how he moved me up. Does everyone transfer from Ostrava to Liverpool?

"He simply had his favourite players, in which he had confidence. In spite of that, he moved my career very high.

"Michael Owen has left, so one place in attack is now free, I have more space and I play periodically.

"I'm pleased even if we haven't played very well from the start of the season. We have four new players and a new coach.

"I feel we are getting better and better with every training session. I think we will do well."

I just wish Milan would shut up about Barcelona!!! if he wants to move hand in a request if not put the red jersey on and play 100% for LFC! :angry:

by **Redrider** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:59 pm

Sell the twonk !! :angry:

by **jonnymac1979** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:14 pm

I don't think we should sell him. Why put ourselves in jeopardy? We're struggling up front enough as it is!!

I'm all for getting rid of a player if he wants to leave but I don't think he does. Yet.

I must admit I'm a little annoyed at Baros after his quote.

He should keep his mouth shut or talk about Liverpool if he has to talk at all. He needs to know where his loyalties lie.

by **stmichael** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:16 pm

baros made no hiding of the fact that barca were showing some interest in him at one stage over the summer. but in all fairness milan, YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO PLAY FOR BARCELONA YET ANYWAY.

by **jonnymac1979** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:21 pm

stmichael wrote:baros made no hiding of the fact that barca were showing some interest in him at one stage over the summer. but in all fairness milan, YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO PLAY FOR BARCELONA YET ANYWAY.

I recall Westerveld shouting his mouth off a lot in the press and on websites etc... and see what happened to him?

Westerveld was never the world's greatest keeper, but Baros isn't the world's greatest striker.

Milan, you have been warned.

by **jonnymac1979** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:22 pm

Baros isn't the world's greatest striker

Watch him get the World Player of the Year now just because I said that!!! Doh!!!

by **Leonmc0708** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 2:16 pm

Barca can have him for nothing

In exchange for Ronaldinho, Deco and Eto.

by **Paul C** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 3:49 pm

He isn't exactly doing it at club level, ok he's a good player and he had a great euro 2004 but he needs to take the starting place off Cisse before he can start mouthing off :;):

by **spud** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:04 pm

Baros is a headless chicken as far as I'm concerned and if we can cash in we should. He has no vision and rarely lifts his head and seldom passes. I just hope we get a decent offer in January before the Euro memories fade completely and potential buyers see him for what he is.

We need someone who can hold the ball up.

by **Redrider** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:11 pm

spud wrote:Baros is a headless chicken as far as I'm concerned and if we can cash in we should. He has no vision and rarely lifts his head and seldom passes. I just hope we get a decent offer in January before the Euro memories fade completely and potential buyers see him for what he is.

We need someone who can hold the ball up.

Spoken like a 'Jersey Royal' !!
I say sell the little egotist at the first available opportunity for any half decent offer and as far away from Barcelona as we can obtain a good price. The guy's a jerk !! :devil:

by **Ciggy** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:18 pm

Redrider wrote:Sell the twonk !!

by **parchpea** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:28 pm

Another one with promise who has failed to live up to expectation. Seems to save his best for the internationals, and its hard to beleive we have the same player. He just cannot seem to cut it week in week out in this league much like his comrades Berger and Smicer. They also have performed well in the Czech side but failed to play consistently in the Premiership. Theres no understanding it. Just accept it is not going to happen and get shut if you receive a bid.

by **spud** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:31 pm

Ship back Baros and Smicer and I'll pick up the cab fare!!!!

:devil:

by **kazza** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:34 pm

If the price is right, drop him like the fat lady on St.Michael epitaf

by **A.B.** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 9:26 pm

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