The OFFICIAL Liverpool Supporters thread

[J70]

Benitez said that Torres is not guaranteed a place in the side; he has to fight for it. That's controversial stuff...

As for "January transfer rumours"... get a grip!

[corn02]

By the way folks I wish to apologise for my comments about Scott Carson's assist last week. Latest eveidence would suggest that he is just completely shit.

[corn02]

What about Benitez' comments today re Torres? Do you think he is trying to motivate him, or take the sting out of fan reaction if the January transfer rumours are true?

Shit stirrer. Near had a heart attack until I read the comments. 

[Norf Tyrone]

Benitez said that Torres is not guaranteed a place in the side; he has to fight for it. That's controversial stuff...

As for "January transfer rumours"... get a grip!

FFS J70 wind your neck in. It was a serious question that I posed to get an opinion from those more knowledgable than myself. In the quote that I seen (Perhaps it was edited)  Benitez appeared to be critical of Torres, something which he has not done before.

I was listening to R5 last week and some sporting economist reckons that Liverpool are finding the squeeze more than any other club, and the WILL have to sell some of their prized assets in January.

Perhaps I am putting two and two together but if so it wasn't, at least on this occasion, a wind up.

[brokencrossbar1]

Benetiz would be hanged from Shankley Gates if he were any part of Torres be sold and he knows that.  I think it is a subtle confidence booster to an obviously struggling Keane by suggesting this after starting Keane in front of him yesterday.  In regards to the squeeze I am sure that it is true that Liverpool are struggling more than most but I think that the Yanks will sell before the end of the season.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Andy Hunter
The Guardian, Wednesday November 12 2008

Fernando Torres has said he has no intention of leaving Liverpool for Chelsea or any other European club as the Spain international prepares to return to Rafael Benítez's starting line-up at Tottenham Hotspur tonight.

The £26.5m record signing is scheduled to make his first start since October 5 in the Carling Cup fourth-round tie, and announced his recovery from a hamstring tear yesterday by reaffirming his commitment to Anfield. Torres was a supposed target for Luiz Felipe Scolari when the Brazilian first arrived at Stamford Bridge, although no contact was ever made with Liverpool over the player who has become one of the most coveted in the game.

However, the 24-year-old, who signed a six-year contract when he joined Liverpool from Atlético Madrid last year, said: "I have no plans to go anywhere, not back to Spain, not to Italy, not to another English club. I read a lot of things [about Chelsea in the summer] but I was at the European Championships and I did not want any distractions. I don't know if they spoke with the club or with my agent. But in any case even if there was something in it nothing was ever going to make me abandon Liverpool."

Torres hailed the Liverpool manager, Benítez, as "the best coach I have ever had without doubt" and admitted the priority at Anfield this season has to be winning the league title. He added: "When I arrived at Liverpool, everyone talked about the league. We have won it 19 times and Manchester United 18. If they win it this season then they draw level and the fans don't want that. I think 90% of Liverpool fans would prefer the league."

[nifan]

We have won it 19 times and Manchester United 18.

close but no cigar nando

[J70]

Benitez said that Torres is not guaranteed a place in the side; he has to fight for it. That's controversial stuff...

As for "January transfer rumours"... get a grip!

FFS J70 wind your neck in. It was a serious question that I posed to get an opinion from those more knowledgable than myself. In the quote that I seen (Perhaps it was edited)  Benitez appeared to be critical of Torres, something which he has not done before.

I was listening to R5 last week and some sporting economist reckons that Liverpool are finding the squeeze more than any other club, and the WILL have to sell some of their prized assets in January.

Perhaps I am putting two and two together but if so it wasn't, at least on this occasion, a wind up.

LOL, I have no idea what "wind your neck in" means, but you're obviously not happy, so I apologize. I assumed you were just looking to get a rise.

Liverpool will let some of the dead wood like Pennant and so on go before they start looking to offload the likes of Torres or Gerrard. That is not going to happen. They might have to go with a thinner squad and promote some of the youngsters though.

[Norf Tyrone]

Benitez said that Torres is not guaranteed a place in the side; he has to fight for it. That's controversial stuff...

As for "January transfer rumours"... get a grip!

FFS J70 wind your neck in. It was a serious question that I posed to get an opinion from those more knowledgable than myself. In the quote that I seen (Perhaps it was edited)  Benitez appeared to be critical of Torres, something which he has not done before.

I was listening to R5 last week and some sporting economist reckons that Liverpool are finding the squeeze more than any other club, and the WILL have to sell some of their prized assets in January.

Perhaps I am putting two and two together but if so it wasn't, at least on this occasion, a wind up.

LOL, I have no idea what "wind your neck in" means, but you're obviously not happy, so I apologize. I assumed you were just looking to get a rise.

Liverpool will let some of the dead wood like Pennant and so on go before they start looking to offload the likes of Torres or Gerrard. That is not going to happen. They might have to go with a thinner squad and promote some of the youngsters though.

Not happy? Just checked the league table... I'm happy. For now. At least. 

[under the bar]

We have won it 19 times and Manchester United 18

So all the banners at Anfield with "18" printed on them are in recognition of ManU's achievements?   That's very neighbourly!

[Mentalman]

Parry favours Reds over FA post

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry is staying at Anfield - after being linked with a similar post with the Football Association's 2018 World Cup bid.

BBC Sport understands Parry has decided to remain at Anfield, despite being the top contender from a five-man shortlist for the job.

Parry's future at Liverpool has been in question after co-owner Tom Hicks called for his resignation in April.

But Parry insisted then his main focus was on remaining loyal to Liverpool.

And it appears that remains the case, despite the FA's hopes of persuading him to leave Anfield and play a major role in the 2018 World Cup bid.

Liverpool's other American owner, George Gillett, staunchly backed Parry when Hicks called for his removal.

And as Liverpool moved to present a united front amid off-the-field uncertainty, Parry also held talks with manager Rafael Benitez after the manager expressed frustration over the failure to sign Gareth Barry from Aston Villa in the summer.

Liverpool have enjoyed an outstanding start to the season, lying second behind Chelsea in the Premier League, and Parry's desire to stay at Anfield is a clear sign of an attempt to provide continuity and stability as takeover talk continues to surround Hicks and Gillett.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/7733163.stm

balls

[Goats Do Shave]

Liverpool's best signing over this last 10 years!

[under the bar]

It says a lot when even Anfield seems a better place than heading an England WC bid!

[Gabriel_Hurl]

I just ordered this for 25 quid

[The Real Laoislad]

I just ordered this for 25 quid

Euro or sterling? And where?