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Didn't Jose try to wedge Pizzaro into his lineups? He and Shevchenko were not compatible with Drogba in any way. Anelka was a highly-rated journeyman that produced. Torres may prove to be worth every penny paid for him, but he simply hasn't done it yet. I'd still take Drogba because flashier names have come in and withered. As for Roman, I doubt Carlo co-signed to picking up Torres and the Shevchenko signing was mainly the work of Roman and Peter Kenyon. I just think they should have worked on getting a forward that could compliment Drogba's skills, not a big name for flash and bang. It's a little late now...

I meant on the pitch. Drogba led the team in goals on multiple occasions, yet Roman still felt the need to throw piles of cash at supposedly superior forwards. Anelka is the only forward that truly worked with Drogba and he was a bargain by comparison.

Roman has never given Drogba the respect he deserved. He tried to pick up blockbuster forwards at every turn (Shevchenko, Pizzaro, Torres...Anelka could be put in this group, but he actually produced) while Drogba quietly led the charge forward without making a scene in front of the media. Drogba is the greatest forward this club has ever had, alongside Peter Osgood. Torres is a frivolous splurge. You know who I'll choose.

Mikel has matured in a big way. There was about a two year period where I swear he picked up a yellow card every time I watched him play. He's cut down on that and dug himself into an important role in midfield. I'd be surprised if he didn't feature in AVB's plans.

Levy exemplifies Spurs, cocks on a wobbly pedestal. I'm not sure which one I tolerate less, them or the Gooners.

Have a bad feeling we've seen the last of #5. What a talent he was.

Thatcher killed a lot of things, didn't she?

Thank God, I'm not alone. One can squeeze into a CL spot with a good "team" (ask the Gooners), but they're a bunch of middling to solid players. With the exceptions of Reina and perhaps Suarez, there isn't much of substance. Frankly, Liverpool are an older and more limited Arsanal. They won't win anything this year. They might slip into a CL spot, but that would depend on outside factors. I understand the sentiment of the English fans here - they want the kids to emerge as world-class players so the Three Lions can finally meet their expectations. The reality is, they aren't there yet and they may never get there.

At least they didn't make the whole thing yellow. First year in awhile where none of the shirts would hurt my eyes while watching a match before sunrise. Loud colors = OUT, preferably forever.

Nooo! We're having elections next year, that would distract everyone and we'd be stuck with Michele Bachmann or Rick Perry (if he runs)! Back to the football, which team do you think will surprise by finishing high (6th-8th) in the league? One team does it every year...

Liverpool MAY be fourth at the end of next season. In the PL, you need game changers. Liverpool has Suarez, who has played a grand total of 13 games in the PL. Shut him down, who will step up? An aging Gerrard? This isn't 2006, and picking up British players doesn't guarantee anything, other than rapturous approval from jingoistic fans. Man U, Chelsea (despite the head-to-head results last season), Man City, Spurs and perhaps Arsanal are all better than Liverpool right now, and that doesn't factor in sides like Villa and Everton who struggled with injuries or underachieved last season. I don't believe the hype.

1 - Man United 2 - Chelsea 3 - Man City 4 - Spurs 5 - Liverpool 6 - Arsanal Relegated Swansea Wolves West Brom Carling Cup - Everton FA Cup - Chelsea Champions League - Barca/Real Madrid (can't choose between them)

If the injury is serious, it may be time to cut bait on Essien. A real shame, he did more things well in central midfield than any other player I've ever seen.

Pretty good rate, actually. I thought his performance last year would inflate his price. Worth it for Liverpool - if he proves me wrong, he'll be one of the best in the PL.

Personally, I think the worst decision ever was when I tried to find the pool at the Hilton in St. Louis, Missouri.

So this is what Sheffield Wednesday have been reduced to. A grainy photograph for a shirt debut.

He did well in an all-out attack style. Dalglish will not be running such a system at Anfield, so I think Adam will flatter to deceive. What was the transfer fee?

When did Brian Jones rise from the dead and start training with the Chelsea first team?:huh:

The last time I support you for a forum position...

This isn't the '70's, no one's bringing petrol bombs. The police were out of order here.

There's a reason why Birmingham was relegated. Why is there a demand for people from that team? Still can't believe Villa hired McLeish, their fans are rightfully pissed. We can do better. We BETTER do better.

Welcome back, 1991.

A product of silly season. Simple as.