buctootim

Dont know, but probably via claiming Portguese citizenship. Crucially though he played in Europe before coming to the UK. The rules are pretty clear. http://www.thefootballramble.com/blog/entry/work-permit-woes-the-albatross-round-the-neck-of-britains-clubs

Heres the rear view, just so you know what you'll be sharing half your seat with.

Most South Americans qualify by digging up a European granny from somewhere. I have no idea if Damaio has that option or not, but if he doesn't, I don't think he has played 75% of Brazil's games in the past two years. He certainly isnt in the squad for the next one.

He's right, Damiao / the club might well struggle. The rules state "the player must have participated – if available – in at least 75 per cent of his national team’s senior competitive internationals during the last two years".

Im glad we have kicked up a gear from 'wanting' to trying 'extra hard'. Its at times like this the experts really prove their value.

Now you can prove you go to games and cheer. Useful ammo during the season no doubt

Thats right Tokes. Hiding in plain sight its called. Very effective it is too.

Im not sure posting up a link to a BBC news report counts as leading edge forensics, but its sweet that you thought so.

This is the team that finished three places above us.

looks to me like Norwich have got a better strategy and we are overpaying.

Paps not good at comedy, he isnt really exposed to it up there. He likes to get shrill and narky to compensate

Starting to look like driver made an error whilst on an unfamiliar route and possibly distracted by incoming call. TPS wasnt yet fitted for last 4km of that track. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23507348

Thanks for the feedback. Its always helpful to know when you've hit the target.

You don't rate Leroy Fer, the Dutch international then

Wouldnt we all

We need an officially endorsed guide to approved Liverpool terms of abuse. I'll start off with "Homeowner" and "employed"

Both are strikers capped by their country, with the Netherlands currently higher rated than Brazil, but neither are first choice. He was in the Olympics, which Jack Cork also played in. Is Cork now worth £22m?

Young Dutch international striker who has just signed for a comparable club for £10m - as opposed to us chasing Damiao a young international striker who has never played in Europe, doesn't speak English, doesn't want to come here and costs twice as much.

Why? He's 24, still improving and just recently been called up to the Dutch squad.

I wouldnt start another season with just 32 year old Lambert, Rodriguez and a player who didnt feature at all last year.

Thanks Bearsy. I feel I can rely on you to empathise and not make crass or insensitive comments.

Not amazing no, but a very good signing for £10m and exactly what we need.

Some posters act like ****s in every thread simply because they're trolling. You appear to be the genuine article. Congrats.

I wish we'd gone for Van Wolfswinkel instead of Damiao

No one got my echo joke and now I have to point it out. I feel such a fool...