Downing Completes Liverpool Transfer

[JUAN PABLO]

I'm not in the least bit bothered about where he's come from. It's his capabilities (or lack of them) that worry me.

 

Ditto

[garyshawsknee]

There is no way we will get Nzogbia, Parker or Given!

Look at it from a players point of view, the 2 best players have left, along with Carew, NRC and Friedel.

A new manager who is hated by 50% of the fans, a new backroom staff, no european campaign and an owner and chief executive who have lost the plot! No Ambition and a club definateley in crisis!

Anyone who says different should take off their rose tinted glasses!

Oneil walked - lack of funds? Benitez apparently was told there was no money and youngy and downing would be sold so he fucked us off and martinez decided to stay at a club with more ambition!

We will be avoided like the plague by these players, the money we've accumulated is more likely going towards the 80m in wages we have spent over the last couple of seasons, and of course the 10m we've paid to the managers!

What's the opposite of rose tinted glasses?

A shit smeered monocul ?

[Rigadon]

There is no way we will get Nzogbia, Parker or Given!

Look at it from a players point of view, the 2 best players have left, along with Carew, NRC and Friedel.

A new manager who is hated by 50% of the fans, a new backroom staff, no european campaign and an owner and chief executive who have lost the plot! No Ambition and a club definateley in crisis!

Anyone who says different should take off their rose tinted glasses!

Oneil walked - lack of funds? Benitez apparently was told there was no money and youngy and downing would be sold so he fucked us off and martinez decided to stay at a club with more ambition!

We will be avoided like the plague by these players, the money we've accumulated is more likely going towards the 80m in wages we have spent over the last couple of seasons, and of course the 10m we've paid to the managers!

What's the opposite of rose tinted glasses?

A shit smeered monocul ?

Bravo Sir!

[KevinGage]

I'm not in the least bit bothered about where he's come from. It's his capabilities (or lack of them) that worry me.

 

Ditto

Eeeexachly, as our Scouse friends might say (keeping it current).

I'd have had no qualms about the B-lose connection if he'd rebuilt his reputation elsewhere first, say taking a Wigan or Bolton to mid table/ top 6 for a few years in a row.

It's the two relegations in three years -and the awful, awful defensive football his SHA side played that should have set the alarm bells ringing. That, and the duff signings when they actually had a bit of money for the first time in their existence too.

But that's by the by.

He's here, he has a decent squad and he has a chance to make his name with us. He's not completely lacking in credentials based on his track record as Scotland manager, manager of Rangers and Hibs and somehow even bringing a degree of success to the plebs down the road.

By all accounts (and personally I don't think it should have been a major factor in the selection process) he and RL have apparently got on well for a while. Maybe that will help, maybe it won't. We'll soon see.

[Brian Taylor]

So that's it. £20m in bag plus Young etc.
Where are the top grade replacements?
Liverpool Arsenal Chelsea and Man U will make for excellent and thrilling games along, I suppose, with Tottenham, Man C and Everton as the other contenders..and wee Aston Villa will be  struggke along vying for a finish in the Top half of table for next five seasons until the debt is paid off.
Jesus I'll be past retirement age before we are back amongst them at this rate.

Up teh Villa..as always!

[john2710]

I don't think he is and I don't think he can. As Hilts points out, Mr. Lerner Sir is far more culpable.
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However, should AM's appointment prove to be an inspired choice, can Mr Lerner expect the same people who are so critical of the appointment to acknowledge they were wrong? I guess only time will tell, I'm willing to give the man a fair chance before I get critical.

[Karl Bridges]

Well said John.

[damon loves JT]

I confidently expect to be pissing and moaning whatever happens. Don't listen to me, that's just what I am like.

[Karl Bridges]

It's a good job you pointed that out Damon, may have gone unnoticed.

[damon loves JT]

It's a good job you pointed that out Damon, may have gone unnoticed.

*seals turd in envelope*

[eric woolban woolban]

All the best Stewart. And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

All the best for a shit career. Hope it fucks up and stabs you in  the back.

Wanker of the highest degree.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

All the best Stewart. And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

All the best for a shit career. Hope it fucks up and stabs you in  the back.

Wanker of the highest degree.

Bit harsh eric! Bit harsh!


But I agree with every word you say about the snivelling little twat!

[gervilla]

A Liverpool supporting mate of mine just posted up a picture of his 3 year old son with a ball at his feet and holding one of his sisters handbags.
Brilliant timing.
"Look Dad. I'm Stewart Downing " was quickly added under the photo.

[Holtenderinthesky]

I don't think he is and I don't think he can. As Hilts points out, Mr. Lerner Sir is far more culpable.

 I'm willing to give the man a fair chance before I get critical.
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Good point.  Let's wait and see if we appoint a top manager and keep our best players before passing judgement.

[_shocker_]

has anybody got that video of him hiding off the pitch when we concede, cant remember the game.  It would be a good time to watch it I think.  Remind us of the spineless p*ick