What struck me was how cheap he was. I know fees are deflated but considering what we paid for Webster (20m) and Clarke (3.6m). Was his contract up soon?
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What struck me was how much time the Monday night club on radio 5 spent discussing him and bigging him up, even suggesting he could be in line for an England call up. Any other club makes a signing like this it's seen as desperation or barely worth a mention, but as its Liverpool he's seen as a brilliant signing. Yes he's out of contact in the summer, but he seems a long way short of Webster for 20 mil. The only interesting signing yesterday was Caicedo but not worth a mention at all, nor was there any talk of our performance against Spurs. Plenty on spurs failings, of course. Bitter, me?
What I like about Ben is it just shows that each situation creates opportunities. I think it’s probably clear that in a normal transfer window, without any issues, we would not look at Preston if there’s a player for us or something like that. It’s not really likely.
Klopp's statement on the signing must really fill the lad with confidence, that he's absolutely NOT a panic stop-gap signing. No sir-ree.
Klopp's statement on the signing must really fill the lad with confidence, that he's absolutely NOT a panic stop-gap signing. No sir-ree.
Looking for excuses before the guy even played a game...
Makes me hope he is the reincarnation of Alessandro Nesta.. starting Thursday.
Still alive
Hell be sold in 18months time as now a Liverpool player for £10+m, so it’s win win situation for club and player. I saw a report saying he was no better than the two reserve players Phillips and Williams
What struck me was how much time the Monday night club on radio 5 spent discussing him and bigging him up, even suggesting he could be in line for an England call up. Any other club makes a signing like this it's seen as desperation or barely worth a mention, but as its Liverpool he's seen as a brilliant signing. Yes he's out of contact in the summer, but he seems a long way short of Webster for 20 mil. The only interesting signing yesterday was Caicedo but not worth a mention at all, nor was there any talk of our performance against Spurs. Plenty on spurs failings, of course. Bitter, me?
Well, they certainly got him for a lot less than Ben White! I wonder if that move has put him above White in the 'might play for England' stakes?
Looking for excuses before the guy even played a game...
Makes me hope he is the reincarnation of Alessandro Nesta.. starting Thursday.
Well, they certainly got him for a lot less than Ben White! I wonder if that move has put him above White in the 'might play for England' stakes?