Liverpool consider locking scouts away!

[Jimbob]

After Premier League giants Liverpool spunked millions of pounds up the wall on sub-standard players during previous transfer windows, the club are considering locking their network of scouts in a cupboard under the stairs until February 1st.

Having spent £309.5m on transfers over the last five years, concerns have grown amongst the club’s hierarchy that their scouting network’s criteria for identifying transfer targets consists of finding anyone that owns a pair of football boots and two partially functioning legs.

Reports suggesting that Kenny Dalglish was considering tabling a bid of £27m for Swindon Sunday League Division 5 side FS Swindon’s talismanic striker Charlie Knowles, has set alarm bells ringing in the club’s boardroom.

Knowles, who has scored an impressive 15 goals in 12 starts, including a brace in FS Swindon’s last outing against Save On Tyres Athletic, was surprised at the development.

“The gaffer pulled me to one side after training at St Joseph’s School, and told me that Liverpool were interested in signing me,”

Knowles went on, “Obviously I didn’t believe him at first, but I spoke with Mr Dalglish on the phone and he said that I was just what he was looking for, which he revealed as being anyone who isn’t Andy Carroll.”

Kenny Dalglish has refuted claims that the club’s scouts having got a single clue between them by insisting that they study a vast amounts of DVDs to identify transfer targets.

“Our chief scout has watched Escape to Victory about twelve times and we’re looking at the possibility of signing Sylvester Stallone, and we think Michael Caine’s strong leadership skills will be an asset to the club,” he said.

[BTAC]

That's awful.

Really, really awful.

[Facts and Stats]

Sadly Jimbob used to post vaguely amusing stuff, he is obviously on a new kids forum and pastes trash from there (he is from Derby BTW) this needs to be remembered, as he likes to make out he is a true Manc.

I am impressed he comes on here still, he only usually shows his face after a LFC loss and a UTD win.......

[10]

Which signings of Dalglish's have been flops exactly?

Bellamy, Enrique, Adam, Suarez are all what could be considered under-valued signings.

Downing was over-priced, however is by no means a flop.

Carroll is 23, and Henderson is 21. Whilst we paid a lot, their best years are ahead of them and won't be moved on any time soon.

[Facts and Stats]

Don't react to idoitic posts, it encourages them to come back with more rubbish.

[bapa]

After Premier League giants Liverpool spunked millions of pounds up the wall on sub-standard players during previous transfer windows, the club are considering locking their network of scouts in a cupboard under the stairs until February 1st.

Having spent £309.5m on transfers over the last five years, concerns have grown amongst the club’s hierarchy that their scouting network’s criteria for identifying transfer targets consists of finding anyone that owns a pair of football boots and two partially functioning legs.

Reports suggesting that Kenny Dalglish was considering tabling a bid of £27m for Swindon Sunday League Division 5 side FS Swindon’s talismanic striker Charlie Knowles, has set alarm bells ringing in the club’s boardroom.

Knowles, who has scored an impressive 15 goals in 12 starts, including a brace in FS Swindon’s last outing against Save On Tyres Athletic, was surprised at the development.

“The gaffer pulled me to one side after training at St Joseph’s School, and told me that Liverpool were interested in signing me,”

Knowles went on, “Obviously I didn’t believe him at first, but I spoke with Mr Dalglish on the phone and he said that I was just what he was looking for, which he revealed as being anyone who isn’t Andy Carroll.”

Kenny Dalglish has refuted claims that the club’s scouts having got a single clue between them by insisting that they study a vast amounts of DVDs to identify transfer targets.

“Our chief scout has watched Escape to Victory about twelve times and we’re looking at the possibility of signing Sylvester Stallone, and we think Michael Caine’s strong leadership skills will be an asset to the club,” he said.

[bapa]

[Blotto]

I'm a United fan and I'm honestly surprised you Liverpool fans didn't respond with one simple word....

Bebe...

[BlackBrian_7]

Given the amount of money that Man United have spent on a keeper that can't catch (DeGea), a defender that can't defend (Jones) and the aforementioned Bebe, they would be the ones that should assess the effectiveness of their scouting department.

[ryesmith]

After Premier League giants Liverpool spunked millions of pounds up the wall on sub-standard players during previous transfer windows, the club are considering locking their network of scouts in a cupboard under the stairs until February 1st.

Having spent £309.5m on transfers over the last five years, concerns have grown amongst the club’s hierarchy that their scouting network’s criteria for identifying transfer targets consists of finding anyone that owns a pair of football boots and two partially functioning legs.

Reports suggesting that Kenny Dalglish was considering tabling a bid of £27m for Swindon Sunday League Division 5 side FS Swindon’s talismanic striker Charlie Knowles, has set alarm bells ringing in the club’s boardroom.

Knowles, who has scored an impressive 15 goals in 12 starts, including a brace in FS Swindon’s last outing against Save On Tyres Athletic, was surprised at the development.

“The gaffer pulled me to one side after training at St Joseph’s School, and told me that Liverpool were interested in signing me,”

Knowles went on, “Obviously I didn’t believe him at first, but I spoke with Mr Dalglish on the phone and he said that I was just what he was looking for, which he revealed as being anyone who isn’t Andy Carroll.”

Kenny Dalglish has refuted claims that the club’s scouts having got a single clue between them by insisting that they study a vast amounts of DVDs to identify transfer targets.

“Our chief scout has watched Escape to Victory about twelve times and we’re looking at the possibility of signing Sylvester Stallone, and we think Michael Caine’s strong leadership skills will be an asset to the club,” he said.

[vertu1]

Which signings of Dalglish's have been flops exactly?

Bellamy, Enrique, Adam, Suarez are all what could be considered under-valued signings.

Downing was over-priced, however is by no means a flop.

Carroll is 23, and Henderson is 21. Whilst we paid a lot, their best years are ahead of them and won't be moved on any time soon.

something else about that list of signings that stands out as well...given recent events..

[Facts and Stats]

What events? that may give me a clue to help know what you mean.

[BTAC]

Which signings of Dalglish's have been flops exactly?

Bellamy, Enrique, Adam, Suarez are all what could be considered under-valued signings.

Downing was over-priced, however is by no means a flop.

Carroll is 23, and Henderson is 21. Whilst we paid a lot, their best years are ahead of them and won't be moved on any time soon.

something else about that list of signings that stands out as well...given recent events..

Yeah, we don't sign black players.

Why would we wanna piss off our star striker?

[The Kop]

ZZZZOMFG that's why we sold Babel and N'gog!!

[vertu1]

Which signings of Dalglish's have been flops exactly?

Bellamy, Enrique, Adam, Suarez are all what could be considered under-valued signings.

Downing was over-priced, however is by no means a flop.

Carroll is 23, and Henderson is 21. Whilst we paid a lot, their best years are ahead of them and won't be moved on any time soon.

something else about that list of signings that stands out as well...given recent events..

Yeah, we don't sign black players.

Why would we wanna piss off our star striker?

not just thinking of your star striker...moreover, the reason he was so vehemently backed by his manager
John Barnes (it took an exceptional talent to make the list) aside , things ARE, historically, a little lopsided.
1/32 according to this list (list from Redcafe, assumed correct)
if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and walks like a duck....

Kenny's Liverpool signings
Andy Carroll 31 January 2011 35,000,000 Newcastle United TOO EARLY TO JUDGE
Luis Suarez 31 January 2011 22,700,000 Ajax TOO EARLY/HIT SO FAR
Jordan Henderson 9 June 2011 16,000,000 Sunderland TOO EARLY TO JUDGE
Charlie Adam July 2011 7,500,000 Blackpool TOO EARLY TO JUDGE
Ian Rush August 1988 2,800,000 Juventus HIT
Peter Beardsley July 1987 1,900,000 Newcastle United HIT
Ronny Rosenthal June 1990 1,000,000 Standard Liege MISS
John Barnes June 1987 900,000 Watford HIT
Ray Houghton October 1987 825,000 Oxford United HIT
Jimmy Carter January 1991 800,000 Millwall MISS
John Aldridge January 1987 750,000 Oxford United HIT
David Speedie February 1991 675,000 Coventry City MISS
Glenn Hysen August 1989 650,000 Fiorentina MISS
David Burrows October 1988 500,000 West Bromwich Albion MISS
Nigel Spackman February 1987 400,000 Chelsea MISS
Jamie Redknapp January 1991 350,000 AFC Bournemouth HIT
Steve McMahon September 1985 350,000 Aston Villa HIT
Barry Venison July 1986 250,000 Sunderland MISS
Don Hutchison November 1990 175,000 Hartlepool United MISS
Steve Harkness July 1989 75,000 Carlisle United MISS
Alan Irvine November 1986 75,000 Falkirk MISS
Steve Staunton August 1986 50,000 Dundalk HIT
Mike Hooper October 1985 40,000 Wrexham MISS
Nick Tanner July 1988 20,000 Bristol Rovers MISS
Barry Dures 1988 0 Trainee MISS
Jim Magilton May 1986 0 Trainee MISS
John Durnin March 1986 0 Waterloo Dock MISS
Robbie Holcroft 1990 0 Trainee MISS
Barry Jones January 1989 0 Prescot T MISS
Mike Marsh August 1987 0 Kirkby Town MISS
Steve McManaman February 1990 0 Trainee HIT

[vertu1]

ZZZZOMFG that's why we sold Babel and N'gog!!

you said it ..

[The Kop]

ahhhhhh redcafe is where your agenda is borrowed from.
says it all....

nice person!

[BTAC]

ahhhhhh redcafe is where your agenda is borrowed from.
says it all....

nice person!

Dude...Redcafe is a kwality forum. Lots of intellogant disgussion on there.

[bapa]

is that the same Jimmy Magilton whom is coaching Victory??

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Which signings of Dalglish's have been flops exactly?

Bellamy, Enrique, Adam, Suarez are all what could be considered under-valued signings.

Downing was over-priced, however is by no means a flop.

Carroll is 23, and Henderson is 21. Whilst we paid a lot, their best years are ahead of them and won't be moved on any time soon.

something else about that list of signings that stands out as well...given recent events..

[vertu1]

ahhhhhh redcafe is where your agenda is borrowed from.
says it all....

nice person!

wow Kop , thought you were better than resorting to the name calling stuff
I am sure the same list is available from other sources , it is what it is , is it not?
the redcafe was the first place that came up with a list when i googled "Kenny Dalglish signings",

btw is there something inaccurate about the list ?
given that you have resorted to schoolyard name calling , rather than the usual reasonably solid argument ,
i am thinking probably not ..
take a bit more time and maybe you can come up with something with a bit more substance
maybe E -football can come with something to help you out seeing as how you are obviously struggling a little.

[vertu1]

ahhhhhh redcafe is where your agenda is borrowed from.
says it all....

nice person!

wow Kop , thought you were better than resorting to the name calling stuff
I am sure the same list is available from other sources , it is what it is , is it not?
the redcafe was the first place that came up with a list when i googled "Kenny Dalglish signings",

btw is there something inaccurate about the list ?
given that you have resorted to schoolyard name calling , rather than the usual reasonably solid argument ,
i am thinking probably not ..
take a bit more time and maybe you can come up with something with a bit more substance
maybe E -football can come with something to help you out seeing as how you are obviously struggling a little.

here is the list from Liverweb , does that make it better?
surprise surprise it's remarkably similar
http://www.liverweb.org.uk/dalglish.asp

[Facts and Stats]

I am genuinley lost, what is that list showing and what am I going to help with?

[The Kop]

ahhhhhh redcafe is where your agenda is borrowed from.
says it all....

nice person!

wow Kop , thought you were better than resorting to the name calling stuff
I am sure the same list is available from other sources , it is what it is , is it not?
the redcafe was the first place that came up with a list when i googled "Kenny Dalglish signings",

btw is there something inaccurate about the list ?
given that you have resorted to schoolyard name calling , rather than the usual reasonably solid argument ,
i am thinking probably not ..
take a bit more time and maybe you can come up with something with a bit more substance
maybe E -football can come with something to help you out seeing as how you are obviously struggling a little.

I’m simply stunned you’re trying to prove a link between Dalglish backing his player who vehemently denies intending racism and a coincidence that he’s rarely signed black players.

Stunned. Name calling is warranted in this instance!

[paokara]

It's likely I'm going to get blasted but in all honesty if you go back a few years when Liverpool were top 4 year after year most of their recent signings aren't even close to the standard that they had been linked with back then. That's a given, they don't offer Champions League anymore and are no longer synonymous with English titles, not to mention Kenny's strict British or no-sign policy.

The only reason he signed Carrol was because he's English, he was a great player for Newcastle and he's still young but he again isn't a player Liverpool would've signed years ago. Great English strikers are so far non existent aside from Wayne Rooney, I can think of a few strikers who would've lived up to that £35 million price tag all of whom are foreign to Great Britain.

Manchester City are the only side who have broken the trend of signing superstars without a trophy cabinet to back them and the reason why the players all signed was clearly money, if Liverpool want to become the club that they were and should be I think they need to break the bank and sign the big players who are consistently linked with the Barcelona's, Real Madrid's, Manchester City's etc. Might all sound obvious and it probably hasn't happened because it's not that easy but I think Liverpool have the money behind the club to do it.

[paokara]

It's now they need to start chasing the worlds best players so they can get to where they want to be, then they can go out and sign the young players they can develop like Henderson and Carrol etc

[The Kop]

How does signing Enrique, Coates and Doni fit in with the no Brit no sign policy?
Infact, he signed as many Brits as he did not Brits in the summer tfr winder.

The media is a dangerous manipulative tool.

Competition for world class players is greater than 10 or 20 years ago.
Now there’s 6 vying for the best, before City and Tottenham spent money it was 4, before Abramovich came along 3 and so on.

You could make the same argument about all top 4 sides before it became a top 6.

The club invested a lot of capital in the academy. It will pay off in the coming years.

[Litmanen]

My question to Liverpool fans is.

Is Kenny good enough to manage Liverpool now ?

Houllier and Benitez were both excellent football managers, i guess i just wonder if he's as good.

I'm not trolling at all, i'd be interested to know if you think he's good enough.

[Facts and Stats]

of course he is.

His record (ata year of taking charge)

P47, W24, D12, L11 - win % of 51.06.

[The Kop]

My question to Liverpool fans is.

Is Kenny good enough to manage Liverpool now ?

Houllier and Benitez were both excellent football managers, i guess i just wonder if he's as good.

I'm not trolling at all, i'd be interested to know if you think he's good enough.

What with the pack of wolves savaging on Dalglish, his record for the calendar year is very good, no?
Everyone be trolling?

Why wouldn’t he be good enough.
On one hand people say the club is not what is used to be and on the other we’ve got ppl speculating that a successful manager with a good record already may not be at the levels of……Houllier. Pls be jokin bro.
You couldn’t make this stuff up.

Players love him. Fans love him. Everyone else hates him. Perfect.