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It actually was an excellent deal, but there was massive risk as Aquilani had spent so much of his career injured, which was why so much based on games played. This fee will be paid by Liverpool Football Club AS Roma in four installments, of which the first, to € 5 million, upon signing the contract of transfer, Second, a € 3 million, by 4 January 2010, the third up to € 7 million by 30 June 2010 based on 20 English Premier League appearances, and fourth, up to € 5 million, by June 30 2011 based on 20 English Premier League appearances. In addition, the Liverpool Football Club AS Roma to recognize the following additional amounts: € 0.3 million for each time that his first team participating in UEFA Champions during the sports season 2010/2011 to 2014/2015, to a maximum of € 1.5 million;  € 0.25 million, to 35 ^, 70 ^, 105 ^ 140 ^ and the presence of the soccer player in official competitions;

That's bang wrong. They paid £5m down for Aquilani, the rest based on add ons for games played/success etc. Also, if you watched the second half of his first season after coming back from injury in the first half, the guy was excellent. He was then shipped out on loan by Hodgson as he wanted to bring in his own players.

It wasn't aimed at you, it was just whilst you were telling him he was wrong, I may as welll point out the other inaccuracies.

It's hit and miss in Britain as well, that's just transfers? Chala was never brought in to be a first team player. Delgado was a quality player just spent his time injured. Plus they are South American players, I am talking about players from top European leagues.

I know. Whats your point? We're talking about quality vs money paid. He scored 15 goals from Midfield last season in La Liga, for a rubbish team, and cost £2m.

Downing also wasn't £25m, was £18m, and Henderson was a maximum of £16m, which included a lot of add-ons (Champions League quali etc) which haven't been triggered. He is likely to end up costing them around £12m. But that is by the by.

Do we really have to do this again? Maiga > Rodriguez Ramis > Dann Michu > Davis Value is better from the continent. That is a fact.

God no. He's the left back equivalent of Federico Macheda, ie he's rubbish.

Signed for Bradford this Summer.

Seems to be about right and in line with this years transfer policy. At least The9, Saint Charlie and S Clarke will be happy with the quality

I personally think O'Neill is a massively over-rated manager. Fletcher is a decent striker, and I think he'll do well next season, although £12-15m is a lot. He tends to get a good few goals in low scoring teams.

I'm struggling to understand what you are getting at. I have said that: a) we don't concede too many (See post #34) b) Obviously I just thought we did concede more from long range (See post #43) What do you want me to say?

I know, I said that in the post if you read it properly. I obviously just thought the amount of long range goals we conceded was more than other clubs?!

I haven't got the time to do others unfortunately, but feel free to have a go yourself.

CB's and RW we are desperate for, I agree.

Explanation above.

How is that homophobic in any way? What a ridiculous statement to make. EDIT: I have just noticed you quoted the unedited version, which could sound dodgy. Perhaps you shouldn't follow me so closely

I disagree, I thought he tailed off massively from the high standard he set in the first half of the season. I didn't mean over the Summer Break, but I thought you'd realise this. Let's say from January onwards. You do seem to be following me around a bit at the moment, do you like my arse or something?

Probably not, but Chaplow and Hammond aren't really of the required quality, Ward Prowse is young and I actually think that Cork has got quite a bit worse over the last 6 months.

Spurs are keeping hold of him by all accounts, they can see his potential.

But we haven't got this years, so this is the most relevant and up to date information we have? Are you saying that it's not conceivable that we have a policy not to pay high fees? With the info that agents don't like dealing with us widely known, why does that conclusion surprise you?

What has it got to do with the player being known or not?

After doing a bit of maths it looks like our percentage is around the middle, so we don't concede too many. However, it seems the better defences do indeed concede more from outside the area: Reading: 26 of 41 - 63% Saints: 18 of 45 - 40% West Ham: 21 of 52 - 40% Birmingham: 30 of 50 - 60% Blackpool: 22 of 59 - 37% Cardiff: 17 of 57 - 30%

How about Mark Davies at Bolton? Looks like he's off to Swansea but a very decent player.

West Ham to sign Alou Diarra as well. Blimey.