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by **London_Red** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:15 pm

do you think rafa saying he will be better than viera will put too much preasure on him?

by **Leonmc0708** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:17 pm

bavlondon wrote:Thats what was said today on sky sports news. 3.30.

Then it MUST be true !! :help

by **Fingers** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:21 pm

barnesrush wrote:do u mean first option if we sell him? if so theres not much problem having this if rafa is confident in his ability

Oh if thats how it works cool,

I had thought it maybe meant, they could buy him back for a set fee at any point, minimum release fee and all that.

but now you said that i suppose it makes a bit more sense,

:blush:

i'll get my coat......

by **RED ANT** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:23 pm

laza wrote:i really wish they wouldnt make the player comparsions
It always conjures up the Croatian ZZ

Aslong as someone dosen't suggest Rafa is the new Houllier then i think we'll be o.k

by **laza** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:25 pm

RED ANT wrote:
laza wrote:i really wish they wouldnt make the player comparsions
It always conjures up the Croatian ZZ

Aslong as someone dosen't suggest Rafa is the new Houllier then i think we'll be o.k

good point

by **Fingers** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:25 pm

Sorry Double post, bloody pc at work stitches me up, honest guv!!

by **JBG** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:44 pm

cisses_gona_get_ya wrote:This press conference erm I dont think there is one, he's just said on SKY that Sissoko is having a medical now. And Rafa said he's will be better than Viera.

The Liverpool kiss of death.

Prepare to be the laughing stock of the Premiership Mohammad, before being loaned to Birmingham in three seasons time where you'll play 17 minutes of first team football.

by **Alonso14** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:47 pm

I dunno if this was said in the press conference, but i assume it was:

Rafa Benitez feels it will be difficult for Liverpool to sign Luis Figo as the European champions close on a deal for Peter Crouch.

Portugal international Figo has expressed a desire to move to Anfield after falling out with Real Madrid coach Wanderley Luxemburgo.

But the transfer has hit an impasse as Real are demanding a fee for the experienced winger while Liverpool want to land Figo on a free transfer.

A compromise is proving arduous to come to and Reds boss Benitez believes the chances of the mercurial wide man moving to Merseyside are receding.

"We have two or three options for the right side and we are trying to see which is the best option," said Benitez.

"Figo will be difficult. At this moment it is really difficult."

Benitez, though, is hoping to add another fresh face to his squad before the start of the season after maintaining his interest in Southampton striker Crouch.

Saints have already rejected two bids from Liverpool and are believed to be seeking around £8 million for the England international.

Crouch has voiced a willingness to secure a quick return to The Premiership and Benitez confirmed talks with Southampton are ongoing.

He added: "He (Crouch) is a player I like and I would like that we finish talking about Crouch as soon as possible.

"We want to see the player working with us as soon as possible.

"Rick Parry is in contact with Southampton. Always, the manager wants a player as soon as possible for training with them."

Liverpool have almost finalised their swoop for Valencia midfielder Mohamed Sissoko, while Benitez is also keen to recruit a new centre half.

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Quite disapointed that madrid r being difficult. Its probably because of the gerrard saga altho they did try sum thing similar wen we were in for morientes, tryin to make it as difficult as possible and get every penny.

Hopefully its jus mind games by the gaffa tryin to make em lower the price.

if he could pull off may b a £1m deal then i would b all for it.

by **PabloAimar** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:00 pm

£2M for FIGO or FREE?! who cares! pay them, get him over here!

by **mighty mo** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:07 pm

i think real are going to play figo in the champions league and then release him to us like they did with morientes,peres is a :censored:

by **Alonso14** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:12 pm

mighty mo wrote:i think real are going to play figo in the champions league and then release him to us like they did with morientes,peres is a

I dont think benitez will want him if they do, because lets b fair the guy is quite old and may not get a look in next campagine in the champs league.

And also someone was sayin before that rafa wants too squads (which i dont particularly agree with) and if he does want 2 squads im sure figo would b in the champions league one, havin won it, and being a contenital player. jus my opinion.

by **Ciggy** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:37 pm

Phwoar our new goalie looks a bit of alrite in his suit :devil:

Photies from the press conference.

by **MilitiaRusher** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:45 pm

Wow CGGY your fast. Where do you get all these photos? Does anyone know how good his English is?

by **tubby** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:46 pm

Leonmc0708 wrote:
bavlondon wrote:Thats what was said today on sky sports news. 3.30.

Then it MUST be true !!

Have a look at ciggys photos. satisfied knob head

by **Ciggy** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:02 pm

From the press conference Figo looks a major doubt Rafa has said he will look elsewhere.
Upson and Gallas good players but Rafa is not interested in signing them.
He really wants Crouch and Rafa reckons he will be a Liverpool player and go the Swiss camp with them.
Rafa said he is looking for centre halfs and a right sided winger.
Nothing more to add really, must admit though Rafa seems to really want Crouch :oh:

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