Leo No.8

Like I said mate I don't think you've got anything to worry about, his ship has sailed and I'd except to see him bouncing around a few clubs in Europe before retiring youngish, not much past 30. With me, its not so much bring him back, because there are numerous players I'd prefer and I'm sure Rafa prefers - it's more a case of 'what if' from his first time here...

Bramble plays like a zombie, blundering around with no kind of pattern to his movements and actions. It's like watching 'Night of The Living Dead' meets 'Goal'...

Anny I know he has his personal issues, but you go the games mate, how could you deny what you saw before your eyes when Anelka was here. He absolutely took the p1ss - no he didn't score that many goals but he took teams apart with his pace and skill. He didn't score against Newcastle at Anfield, for example, but everything we did went through him - as Sammy said it was one of the finest individual performances I've seen live. Our record with him in the side was excellent - he was actually a 'team player' and contributed a huge amount to the run of wins we went on at the end of the season to finish second under Gerard. I understand some concern over the baggage, but he is a phenomenal talent and I can't understand how anyone watching him in a Liverpool shirt during the time he was here could say any different...

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Ohhhhh, but I enjoy getting carried away! *sticks out bottom lip and folds arms in annoyed fashion...

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I've never had a problem with Keane myself, nor did I with Cantona or Schmeichel. Can't stand Giggs though - see I don't mind the eccentric, ranting 'don't give a f**k' types, it's the whinging little sly b*stards like Giggs and Ronaldo I hate. Every time a decision is given against United Giggs is there, no matter where on the pitch it happens, screwing up his face, pointing and whining into the refs ear...

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I think you're right Kev - people used to tell me that although he was a nark on the pitch, that off the pitch he was a real gent, and that looks to be true. He's doing a great job at Blackburn as well; they really are great to watch...

Funny isn't it - Mark Hughes, who I thought was a complete c**t throughout his playing career, actually turns out to be a pretty decent bloke I've thought since he has become a manager...

Remind me of this in the summer if I'm wrong but I think if he ends up getting the players he wants it might not be too far off the lower end of that figure... But feel free to have a anyway mate...

There hasn't been one single person on this thread who has defended the booing as far as I can see. Where, in what Jack said there did he say the booing was right? Its f*cking annoying when you keep explaining yourself and people don't listen. A number of posters, such as me, have said they thought it was the wrong move at the time regardless of what went after. Fowler wasn't looking tired to me, and I would have rather taken him off when Morientes eventually went with about 10-15 minutes to go instead. After all he can't play against Birmingham so will get a week off after Newcastle. If you think Fowler might be too tired, or Morientes was having a blinder, whatever - just don't keep having a go at people for something they aren't saying FFS. Just to add THIS DOESN'T MEAN I AGREED WITH THE BOOING - I THOUGHT IT WAS TOTALLY OUT OF ORDER.

Torres is number one target, and I've got info from my man which agrees with KT on that...

The Adelphi is truly dreadful! Who recommended that sh*th0le?

I'll tell you what's wrong with him - his name's backwards, the stupid c**t...

I made it up...

I'm not surprised to see you say that Elisha. I think when you look at the unequivical statement he's made here, it's pretty clear he could have made this statement a few weeks ago, but things were still being sorted out and his future was uncertain. Was all this a carefully planned push to the board, or was he genuinely thinking of going? I'm not sure, but what I do think is that one hell of a lot has been going on behind the scenes, and the outcome is Rafa is happy and getting the money he wants for the targets he wants. After all - what is he thanking the board for in this statement? The money they've pledged to give him, thats what. My take on it is that Rafa wants to build a great side, and he wants to do it most of all where the people love him, and he'll get the patience and support he wants, which is right here. However, he is still a professional, and if not given the proper tools to do his job, I believe he could have gone somewhere he would be. A little frightening to think the boss could have gone, but the upshot is he's got what he, and all of us wanted - big money to support his vision and take us to the next level; we're in for an exciting summer I think...

Yonder forum members partake in much promising of ale, yet not too much buying methinks...

This story about Benitez signing a new contract was a real bolt from the blue. Unusual, unexpected happenings like that usually suggest something is afoot, and I don't think this is any different. There wasn't any 'We'll sit down with Rafa to discuss a new contract next month' etc as there normally is. I think this ties in with the other rumours going around, and that this time its for real...

I'd like to see how many assists he's got in that time as well...

Absolutely - I've never booed a decision any Liverpool manager has made, nor any Liverpool player. Its just not right, and not something I'd do full stop.

I thought it was a poor sub at the time, as did pretty much everyone in the ground. Just because Morientes scored straight after doesn't mean I'm then going to turn round and say it was a great decision. To be honest pretty much anyone would have stuck that away. I agreed with the introduction of Cisse, as Fulham looked as though they were tiring and may be susceptible to some pace, but I didn't think Fowler should have been the one to be withdrawn. Who was performing out of the two strikers? Fowler had been by far the better player to that stage of the game, and our lead looked shaky, so to me it didn't make sense. Fine - things turned out for the best which is great, but although I'm sure Rafa knows plenty more than I do, it doesn't mean I have to agree with every single thing he does just because he's the manager does it? That would just make me a robot... Absolutely my sentiments...