RedRonaldo
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Henderson, Adam, Downing, Carroll.. that's 80M for England B.
add the 20million that they spent on henderson.I read that as Drowning to Liverpool
Kenny is spending a lot of cash on mediocre players.. Adam, Downing, Carroll... that's 63 million quid for those three. Fk me
Agree. I miss a stagnant Liverpool.Whilst £20mil is absurd for Downing I don't doubt he'll be a good signing for them. They've been crying out for a bit of quality in wide areas for years.
oh shiiiiiiiiiiiitadd the 20million that they spent on henderson.
It's tempered by the £50m they got for Torres though - ironically, £50m is around the amount of money the players they have purchased are worth.Sky Sports news as said that they've taken their spending to £100m in 6 months! That's a lot of dosh.
Funny thing is £50m for Torres was an insane amount of money, particularly given his form for the past twelve months, but the way they used it it seems like it was a bargain for Chelsea and not so much from Liverpool's point of view. £107m spent since and their team barely looks better.It's tempered by the £50m they got for Torres though - ironically, £50m is around the amount of money the players they have purchased are worth.
They are going all in when it comes to getting a top 4 position next season. Could be ugly if they fail though.Funny thing is £50m for Torres was an insane amount of money, particularly given his form for the past twelve months, but the way they used it it seems like it was a bargain for Chelsea and not so much from Liverpool's point of view. £107m spent since and their team barely looks better.
The team is infinitely better than it was last season. The prices are extortionate, indeed, but the team has been improved. Downing, Carroll, and Suarez is a front three that I can see actually complementing each other really well - one player who stays wide, one who cuts in, and one who is direct. It's not a perfect team in other positions by any means, but in fairness, it's going to be a tough side to beat away at Anfield especially.Funny thing is £50m for Torres was an insane amount of money, particularly given his form for the past twelve months, but the way they used it it seems like it was a bargain for Chelsea and not so much from Liverpool's point of view. £107m spent since and their team barely looks better.
Agree with this.The team is infinitely better than it was last season. The prices are extortionate, indeed, but the team has been improved. Downing, Carroll, and Suarez is a front three that I can see actually complementing each other really well - one player who stays wide, one who cuts in, and one who is direct. It's not a perfect team in other positions by any means, but in fairness, it's going to be a tough side to beat away at Anfield especially.
Is it? Henderson and Adam are supposed to replace Meireles who will probably be departing, and I think he's superior to both of then. Torres is far, far better than Carroll and Suarez, although now they are able to play 4-4-2. Downing will be an improvement on.. well, on no one really as they haven't had a proper winger for ages, but he's still a Villa/Tottenham quality player in my eyes, he wouldn't play at any top 4 side. It's better but only marginally, and for a £55m net outlay I would be disappointed. Funny thing is that if you stuck a proper winger into their last season's side, and bought a striker to compliment/back up Torres, you would be looking at a superior side for less money.The team is infinitely better than it was last season. The prices are extortionate, indeed, but the team has been improved. Downing, Carroll, and Suarez is a front three that I can see actually complementing each other really well - one player who stays wide, one who cuts in, and one who is direct. It's not a perfect team in other positions by any means, but in fairness, it's going to be a tough side to beat away at Anfield especially.
And he was decent value at £22m. Their best buy yet, although looking at how they operate he will probably share Meireles fate and leave for Italy or Spain for less money than he was signed for, and I base this on absolutely nothing.I wouldn't be worried but on top of all that solid but unspectacular English talent they've got a gem in Suarez who looks the business.
He looks like he's taken to the premiership like Torres has. I think he'll do brilliantly and if he goes he'll go for an even bigger amount.And he was decent value at £22m. Their best buy yet, although looking at how they operate he will probably share Meireles fate and leave for Italy or Spain for less money than he was signed for, and I base this on absolutely nothing.
I'd rate Downing around the 16m mark. Imo he and Young both are at a similar level to Valencia when he joined the mancs.Downing is a pretty good player, under-rated on here, and will definitely improve Liverpool's first XI and squad depth.
Whilst 20m is over-the-odds, it's certainly much better value for money than the deals for Henderson and Carroll.
You think Downing is as good as Young?I'd rate Downing around the 16m mark. Imo he and Young both are at a similar level to Valencia when he joined the mancs.
More or less. So do many Villa fans. I would have been equally happy with either before their transfer sagas started.You think Downing is as good as Young?
Valencia is the better player as it stands but he made a step up once he joined a better club and started playing with better players. I expect both Young and Downing to do the same.Oh and Valencia was 23 when he joined Utd, nearly 26 now, same age as Downing. I think we all know who the better player is.
Each team is biased but Young offers a lot more in terms of versatility and set pieces, and he's a better crosser. he'd have been a better buy for you than Downing.More or less. So do many Villa fans. I would have been equally happy with either before their transfer sagas started.
Valencia is the better player as it stands but he made a step up once he joined a better club and started playing with better players. I expect both Young and Downing to do the same.
Both are versatile players. Downing is as comfortable on the right as he is on the left these days. And his crossing completion rate in the league this past season is the highest of anyone in the past three years.Each team is biased but Young offers a lot more in terms of versatility and set pieces, and he's a better crosser. he'd have been a better buy for you than Downing.
Valencia is a better player period. Not trying to be biased. Young isn't as good as him either.
I think the final fee will be closer to £16.5 but of course the £20m spouted by Sky will stick. Even using a compromise figure of £18m it's not a bad deal when compared to what you paid for Young as he only had one year left on his contract. I'd have been happy with either Young or Downing. The two left footers will certainly give us a bit of balance.
As far as I was aware Villa fans were more upset at the prospect of losing Downing than Young. The proof will be in the pudding.
Still need a big feck off CB though.
Wasn't really a justification, more a comment. I would imagine them choosing Downing ahead of Young for player of the year gives a good indication that they rated him pretty highly.Was there a large scale survey of Villa fans to see who they'd rather lose?
This seems to be one of the major justifications I'm hearing from Liverpool fans about why Downing is a good signing i.e. that Villa fans would miss him more than Young.
It's become fact that Downing is better based on this.