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The fact they won 3-0 against Barca will have everyone talking them up and maybe even making them favourites. That alone should motivate our team. 5-2 in CL semi-final. Would have bitten your hand off before the game for that

We also need to remember the context of that. They had just bought us, fans were seriously pissed off and SoS was in full swing at the time, then Torres decides he is going right at the end of the window. It was a desperate move to try and make some sort of statement and buy them more time. But yes, I think that early burning has an impact on them and big money buys until recently

RIP Tommy. Another of Shankly’s team back with him now

He wants to go. When it works in our favour (Van Dijk) it's great. In this case it's a kick in the teeth but he's given us 4 1/2 good years. Good luck to him (except when they play us). At least he gave 100% between transfer windows and did not sulk. Maybe he will come back one day to play for us again, but probably not. I will remember him fondly, there is no point being bitter about it.

I thought he had aback injury. They are always lying to us!!!

Well said that man. We would not want to end up another Leeds would we

Think he was always gone regardless. It's just weird we did not try to sign any other CB in the last 2 months

I get reasons to sign him this year. Just seems the whole market is nuts. In the context of that we are not paying too much. I just wonder where all the inflated madness comes from. 440,000 used to be enough

Good deal that as long as he gets playing time

40mil for a player with 12 months left. The world has gone mad this year. Do we blame the Neymar transfer or is it just complete stupidity by all?

This is ****. Have we sacked all the airport workers and estate agents? Talking of which, what happened to Figaro?

But the 12 months of great **** you had in between is like the 12 months of great performances

He may sulk for a week or two but what use is it for him or his career. He comes back, plays well will his agent engineers his move out next summer

Does anyone know what Phil actually wants? For the bid to come in he must be open to the move, but is he going to be £&@)ed off if it does not happen??

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Brilliant- will be buying that. But why do they have to mention that &£@" in the blurb!

Nail... head... hit

It was all over the press that the officials would be listening for them this time. Just find it very hard to believe the Mancs went 90 minutes without making any. They sing them enough when they are not even playing us

Well I am not holding my breath. To start with lets just hope that Klopp even wants him. As for the rest, when he ends up as a great signing for the ****/a***/Chelski/Spurs/Leicester in the summer we will know what a great negotiator we have.

Have to agree. They are notorious for getting good money for their players and we have repeatedly failed with them. Not like we have a great negotiator either is it

is he flying across from Europe or just walking??

Brendan, it's felt like a death of a thousand cuts these last few months. Thank you for the glorious few months you gave us when we really all could dream again. Good luck in the future. I believe you may become a very good manager, but unfortunately for you we need one who is at that level now. Ayre don't you dare &£@£ this up!!

Not sure why everyone is worried- the win was never in doubt

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33609642 And mine was..... Brendan, is that you? Sometimes ruthless, sometimes democratic, you can make the tough decisions, even if occasionally you get them wrong. You are confident you know best – but you’ve not quite proven yourself at the very highest level yet.