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Houllier brought in two outstanding players Hamann and Hyppia
Benitez has brought in 2 outstanding players Alonso and Reina
(I have ignored free transfers and loans) Fowler, Litmanen, Anelka, Mascherano etc.
Wenger brought in Anelka , Henry, Vierra, Fabrigas, Toure, Overmars, but over a much longer time frame.
I would say that while Rafa has bought good players who have held their value he has bought few that are top quality. Money obviously plays a part but so does making the right choices at the right time. Could we have bought better, with hindsight yes. I said prior to last season that I was unsure of Rafa's ability in the transfer market, I am still unsure as to his ability. For me his buys last season were neither hits nor misses, so I await with anticipation in what I see again as being Rafa's judgement season. Get it right and we will close the gap, get it wrong and we are back among the also rans.
Benitez has brought in 2 outstanding players Alonso and Reina
(I have ignored free transfers and loans) Fowler, Litmanen, Anelka, Mascherano etc.
Wenger brought in Anelka , Henry, Vierra, Fabrigas, Toure, Overmars, but over a much longer time frame.
I would say that while Rafa has bought good players who have held their value he has bought few that are top quality. Money obviously plays a part but so does making the right choices at the right time. Could we have bought better, with hindsight yes. I said prior to last season that I was unsure of Rafa's ability in the transfer market, I am still unsure as to his ability. For me his buys last season were neither hits nor misses, so I await with anticipation in what I see again as being Rafa's judgement season. Get it right and we will close the gap, get it wrong and we are back among the also rans.