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GERRARD8: Last of the Working Class Heroes

The mettle of the man was shown in the honesty of his response. He recognized his body was beyond playing at the highest level again and then he ducked out of the easy option – the nice little stipend for a place on the bench.

‘I don’t want to look back too much on what I’d like to change – I want to look forward,’ he said this week. ‘I’m actually sitting here now thinking about whether there’s a role for me to come back to at the club in the future, rather than thinking about what I’d like to change about the past.’



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Dear Kopite....Im afraid you are a victim of a most contagious epidemic running rampant throughout the LFC community for some time now. The disease manifests itself by hysteria and essentially causes reality to be twisted to effect some alterior motive or excuse. For example Mr Last (...of the Working Class Heroes) or is it Gerrard, in reality left because of the nice little stipend offered for a place on the bench, not in spite of. (It was in effect a much more reduced amount of cash than he was used to receiving...twisted into "I dont want to be a substitute" ).
Im afraid there is no cure. Hope this helps.
 



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GERRARD8: Last of the Working Class Heroes
The mettle of the man was shown in the honesty of his response. He recognized his body was beyond playing at the highest level again and then he ducked out of the easy option – the nice little stipend for a place on the bench.

‘I don’t want to look back too much on what I’d like to change – I want to look forward,’ he said this week. ‘I’m actually sitting here now thinking about whether there’s a role for me to come back to at the club in the future, rather than thinking about what I’d like to change about the past.’



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Dear Kopite....Im afraid you are a victim of a most contagious epidemic running rampant throughout the LFC community for some time now. The disease manifests itself by hysteria and essentially causes reality to be twisted to effect some alterior motive or excuse. For example Mr Last (...of the Working Class Heroes) or is it Gerrard, in reality left because of the nice little stipend offered for a place on the bench, not in spite of. (It was in effect a much more reduced amount of cash than he was used to receiving...twisted into "I dont want to be a substitute" ).
Im afraid there is no cure. Hope this helps.

^^^^Deserves more rep^^^^
 

Oh where did it all go so wrong? The signings were so good back in August 2014.


  • Attracting top-class talent this summer is symbol of club's resurgence, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers


  • Exciting football and Champions League return means Reds have bought top quality during the transfer window, insists manager
Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
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Brendan Rodgers manager of Liverpool looks out to the pitch before Pre Season Friendly match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at Anfield on August 10, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Brendan Rodgers believes Liverpool FC's ability to attract top class talent this summer is a “symbol” of the club’s resurgence.

The Reds are on the brink of securing their eighth signing of the window with left-back Alberto Moreno due to complete his medical tomorrow ahead of his £12million move from Sevilla.

Rodgers, whose spending spree will top the £100m mark in the wake of the £75m sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, has found himself shopping for a higher calibre of player compared to his first two years at Anfield.

One reason is the offer of Champions League football this season but the manager says the style in which Liverpool lit up the Premier League last term has also convinced stars to turn down more lucrative offers and head for Merseyside.




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Brendan Rodgers talks to his team



“That ability to attract top players is great,” Rodgers said. “It’s a huge indication of the progress of the club – a really good symbol of where club is at. We have made huge strides in the last couple of years.

“If you’re a football player in Europe watching how we played last season and saw our supporters, your reaction would be that you’d want to play in that environment.

“It’s the most competitive league in the world and this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“It’s a team that plays exciting football. I’m happy with the players we have got in, and we’ll be set up for an exciting season.”

Prior to Moreno, Liverpool had already spent around £90million on deals for Rickie Lambert, Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Lazar Markovic, Dejan Lovren, Divock Origi and Javier Manquillo.

Winger Markovic, a £20million new arrival from Benfica, and defender Lovren, who cost the same amount from Southampton, have been two of Liverpool’s most expensive and high-profile summer buys.



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Dejan Lovren of Liverpool before the Pre Season Friendly match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at Anfield on August 10, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)



Rodgers says both were inundated with offers from across Europe but only had eyes for Anfield.

“Lovren was a guy sought after by a number of clubs but for him to say he only wanted to come to Liverpool was great,” Rodgers added.

“Young Markovic had two or three other clubs there waiting to take him, clubs where he had mates from his international team, but he wanted to come to Liverpool.

“These guys watch football throughout Europe. They watch us and want to be part of what we’re doing. It’s the growth. It hasn’t just happened by accident. A lot of work and time has gone in both on and off the field. The most important thing is to have an identity. There is real excitement around the club.”

Rodgers wants one more signing before the window shuts on September 1.

The Reds boss admits securing the services of another striker is “crucial” to provide cover for Daniel Sturridge and Rickie Lambert. Fabio Borini remains a Liverpool player but the Italian will still be allowed to leave if he accepts the chance to join Sunderland for £14m.

The Reds have not made a contract offer to Samuel Eto’o. The 33-year-old, who is a free agent after leaving Chelsea, has been considered as a stop-gap prior to Origi’s arrival at Anfield next summer.

But his age – and his wage demands – means Liverpool are currently pursuing other more attractive options. They would only look to Eto’o in the closing days of the window if their striker search has been unsuccessful".



http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...s/liverpool-fc-weekly-salary-revealed-9297323
 
i would love to see the proof that any of the players they bought actually had any other offers. all their transfers seemed to be done as soon as it was known they had an interest.

would love to know which ones he labelled as a better calibre than previous players he'd bought like allen - pretty much all at that same level.
 
Oh where did it all go so wrong? The signings were so good back in August 2014.


  • Attracting top-class talent this summer is symbol of club's resurgence, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers


  • Exciting football and Champions League return means Reds have bought top quality during the transfer window, insists manager
Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
JS43754638.jpg

Brendan Rodgers manager of Liverpool looks out to the pitch before Pre Season Friendly match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at Anfield on August 10, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Brendan Rodgers believes Liverpool FC's ability to attract top class talent this summer is a “symbol” of the club’s resurgence.

The Reds are on the brink of securing their eighth signing of the window with left-back Alberto Moreno due to complete his medical tomorrow ahead of his £12million move from Sevilla.

Rodgers, whose spending spree will top the £100m mark in the wake of the £75m sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, has found himself shopping for a higher calibre of player compared to his first two years at Anfield.

One reason is the offer of Champions League football this season but the manager says the style in which Liverpool lit up the Premier League last term has also convinced stars to turn down more lucrative offers and head for Merseyside.




453339202.jpg

Brendan Rodgers talks to his team



“That ability to attract top players is great,” Rodgers said. “It’s a huge indication of the progress of the club – a really good symbol of where club is at. We have made huge strides in the last couple of years.

“If you’re a football player in Europe watching how we played last season and saw our supporters, your reaction would be that you’d want to play in that environment.

“It’s the most competitive league in the world and this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“It’s a team that plays exciting football. I’m happy with the players we have got in, and we’ll be set up for an exciting season.”

Prior to Moreno, Liverpool had already spent around £90million on deals for Rickie Lambert, Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Lazar Markovic, Dejan Lovren, Divock Origi and Javier Manquillo.

Winger Markovic, a £20million new arrival from Benfica, and defender Lovren, who cost the same amount from Southampton, have been two of Liverpool’s most expensive and high-profile summer buys.



JS43760095.jpg

Dejan Lovren of Liverpool before the Pre Season Friendly match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at Anfield on August 10, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)



Rodgers says both were inundated with offers from across Europe but only had eyes for Anfield.

“Lovren was a guy sought after by a number of clubs but for him to say he only wanted to come to Liverpool was great,” Rodgers added.

“Young Markovic had two or three other clubs there waiting to take him, clubs where he had mates from his international team, but he wanted to come to Liverpool.

“These guys watch football throughout Europe. They watch us and want to be part of what we’re doing. It’s the growth. It hasn’t just happened by accident. A lot of work and time has gone in both on and off the field. The most important thing is to have an identity. There is real excitement around the club.”

Rodgers wants one more signing before the window shuts on September 1.

The Reds boss admits securing the services of another striker is “crucial” to provide cover for Daniel Sturridge and Rickie Lambert. Fabio Borini remains a Liverpool player but the Italian will still be allowed to leave if he accepts the chance to join Sunderland for £14m.

The Reds have not made a contract offer to Samuel Eto’o. The 33-year-old, who is a free agent after leaving Chelsea, has been considered as a stop-gap prior to Origi’s arrival at Anfield next summer.

But his age – and his wage demands – means Liverpool are currently pursuing other more attractive options. They would only look to Eto’o in the closing days of the window if their striker search has been unsuccessful".



http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...s/liverpool-fc-weekly-salary-revealed-9297323


This really needs to be seen by John Henry............
 
Oh where did it all go so wrong? The signings were so good back in August 2014.


  • Attracting top-class talent this summer is symbol of club's resurgence, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers


  • Exciting football and Champions League return means Reds have bought top quality during the transfer window, insists manager
Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
JS43754638.jpg

Brendan Rodgers manager of Liverpool looks out to the pitch before Pre Season Friendly match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at Anfield on August 10, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Brendan Rodgers believes Liverpool FC's ability to attract top class talent this summer is a “symbol” of the club’s resurgence.

The Reds are on the brink of securing their eighth signing of the window with left-back Alberto Moreno due to complete his medical tomorrow ahead of his £12million move from Sevilla.

Rodgers, whose spending spree will top the £100m mark in the wake of the £75m sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, has found himself shopping for a higher calibre of player compared to his first two years at Anfield.

One reason is the offer of Champions League football this season but the manager says the style in which Liverpool lit up the Premier League last term has also convinced stars to turn down more lucrative offers and head for Merseyside.




453339202.jpg

Brendan Rodgers talks to his team



“That ability to attract top players is great,” Rodgers said. “It’s a huge indication of the progress of the club – a really good symbol of where club is at. We have made huge strides in the last couple of years.

“If you’re a football player in Europe watching how we played last season and saw our supporters, your reaction would be that you’d want to play in that environment.

“It’s the most competitive league in the world and this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“It’s a team that plays exciting football. I’m happy with the players we have got in, and we’ll be set up for an exciting season.”

Prior to Moreno, Liverpool had already spent around £90million on deals for Rickie Lambert, Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Lazar Markovic, Dejan Lovren, Divock Origi and Javier Manquillo.

Winger Markovic, a £20million new arrival from Benfica, and defender Lovren, who cost the same amount from Southampton, have been two of Liverpool’s most expensive and high-profile summer buys.



JS43760095.jpg

Dejan Lovren of Liverpool before the Pre Season Friendly match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at Anfield on August 10, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)



Rodgers says both were inundated with offers from across Europe but only had eyes for Anfield.

“Lovren was a guy sought after by a number of clubs but for him to say he only wanted to come to Liverpool was great,” Rodgers added.

“Young Markovic had two or three other clubs there waiting to take him, clubs where he had mates from his international team, but he wanted to come to Liverpool.

“These guys watch football throughout Europe. They watch us and want to be part of what we’re doing. It’s the growth. It hasn’t just happened by accident. A lot of work and time has gone in both on and The most important thing is to have an identity. There is real excitement around the club.”

Rodgers wants one more signing before the window shuts on September 1.

The Reds boss admits securing the services of another striker is “crucial” to provide cover for Daniel Sturridge and Rickie Lambert. Fabio Borini remains a Liverpool player but the Italian will still be allowed to leave if he accepts the chance to join Sunderland for £14m.

The Reds have not made a contract offer to Samuel Eto’o. The 33-year-old, who is a free agent after leaving Chelsea, has been considered as a stop-gap prior to Origi’s arrival at Anfield next summer.

But his age – and his wage demands – means Liverpool are currently pursuing other more attractive options. They would only look to Eto’o in the closing days of the window if their striker search has been unsuccessful".
He can talk some tripe! Get a load of this cobblers... "These guys watch football throughout Europe. They watch us and want to be part of what we’re doing. It’s the growth. It hasn’t just happened by accident. BLUFF MERCHANT ALERT!
 

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