georgeweahscousin Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Just did a quick search of Rickie Lambert on twitter. Rickie might have got his 'dream' move, but looks like he is going to struggle to get even close to the support he had here. The Scousers have already written him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Maybe he'll get his move to his 2nd spiritual home in January. (Please please please) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I fear you are right. But the I also wonder what part he would have played for Saints if he had stayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 It's a shame for Rickie because he deserves better, but was always going to be a risk. Even the local LFC fans can be wholly unrealistic at times, and they are nowhere near as bad as the entitled masses further afield. Expect similar criticism of Lallana when he puts in his first poor performance. You're talking about a group of fans who hounded out a CL winning manager as a "fúcking fat Spanish waiter", after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Just did a quick search of Rickie Lambert on twitter. Rickie might have got his 'dream' move, but looks like he is going to struggle to get even close to the support he had here. The Scousers have already written him off. Rickie always has a few bad games in his locker you only need to read through last couple of season's match threads to see that. Hopefully he'll win over the Scousers with a couple of decent performances where he scores but they can be very quick to get on the back of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Always starts the season slow. Always silences the doubters. But if this is the case, its karma. I blame him for opening the floodgates with an act of selfishness. It is telling how Rodgers needs to go to the press every two days to convince the media and fans about his purchases from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He was at his most effective last season playing deeper but I doubt he'll get much opportunity there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Always starts the season slow. Always silences the doubters. But if this is the case, its karma. I blame him for opening the floodgates with an act of selfishness. It is telling how Rodgers needs to go to the press every two days to convince the media and fans about his purchases from us. Always starts the season slow? What a load of nonsense. He started slow last season, but not the previous one(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Always starts the season slow. Always silences the doubters. But if this is the case, its karma. I blame him for opening the floodgates with an act of selfishness. It is telling how Rodgers needs to go to the press every two days to convince the media and fans about his purchases from us. If the FFP stuff is even half on the money, then there are mitigating circumstances behind the move. Always thought Lallana was the better fit for what they need right now. Might just be the case that at 32, Lambert's best years are now behind him. Despite losing him, I don't want to see him be a flop at Liverpool. Not good enough for them as a youngster is one thing. Not good enough as a signed pro carries a shítload more stigma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 There is a big goofy hole at Liverpool and SRL won't be filling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Just wait until he gets a bit of a hard time on talk sport and the TV fans from reading suck it all and get on his back. It's sad really but he didn't have to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Malvo Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 But if this is the case, its karma. I blame him for opening the floodgates with an act of selfishness. Hardly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Some nasty comments by LFC fans on twitter. Insult to injury for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Some nasty comments by LFC fans on twitter. Insult to injury for us. The most constructive comment I've seen reckons that Rickie is too much the supporter, still in awe and needs to settle into the business of being a professional footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He was barely good enough for us for long periods of last season so he's going to look utter tripe compared to the world-class Suarez. As someone else noted, his best bet would be playing behind Sturridge but that isn't going to happen as they have Coutinho, Sterling, Lallana and the other new signing to fit in, as well as Emre Can possibly meaning Gerrard/Henderson can play more advanced. He will be a bit part sub for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowds Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He made his bed so to speak, he's left now so I don't really care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Really hope he does start the season slow, not sure I want him scoring against us TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Lambert has stepped up to every challenge and succeeded and I suspect we will see him reeling away after scoring at Anfield (not on the first game of the season though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Rickie always delivers at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmotorstone Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He made his bed so to speak, he's left now so I don't really care. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Will be too static for that fast tempo Liverpool team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He was barely good enough for us for long periods of last season so he's going to look utter tripe compared to the world-class Suarez. As someone else noted, his best bet would be playing behind Sturridge but that isn't going to happen as they have Coutinho, Sterling, Lallana and the other new signing to fit in, as well as Emre Can possibly meaning Gerrard/Henderson can play more advanced. He will be a bit part sub for a year. To be fair, he struggled because he needed a rest and we had no backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Sanso Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I fear you are right. But the I also wonder what part he would have played for Saints if he had stayed. Maybe he wouldn't of played much and maybe we would of looked to upgrade, but I would argue that the locker room benefits would of been worth him staying until retirement. How many departures might of considered staying on if Rickie was still here? I believe he would have the same sort of impact behind the scenes that I suspect Kelvin Davis has. I don't begrudge him his move to Liverpool, but I reckon his move was the catalyst for subsequent departures and discontent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I'm disappointed for him, but feel that the role he is expected to fulfil has never been 'primary' but 'backup' striker. What exactly do Liverpool fans think he'll be delivering this season? Some of their OTT reactions put various members of this board to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Rickie was never likely to reach a testimonial with us (short of doing a 'Sheringham') but I did dream that he'd finish his career at Saints. I get the whole thing of signing for your boyhood club and taking his family 'home'... It appears ever more likely that it'll end his career on a sour note though. Would still welcome him back as a bit-part player if it was guaranteed we'd be his final club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 But if this is the case, its karma. I blame him for opening the floodgates with an act of selfishness. Yeah, coming towards the end of his career and deciding to do the best for his family. Very selfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 It was his choice to go, a step too far I think. He is a legend here, but could have stayed and been the top man for a couple more seasons. He will come to regret it, but I understand why he went, it was an opportunity he couldn't turn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Trevor Francis having a pop:- http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/9406982/rickie-lambert-looks-uncomfortable-in-liverpool-shirt-says-trevor-francis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 We mugged Liverpool good and prop-er this window. Lallana will flop too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 We mugged Liverpool good and prop-er this window. Lallana will flop too. On one level that seems amusing. However, its a real pity for us and the players themselves, because they still had futures here. They got distracted by money and star-struck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I wish Rickie nothing but the best. It still hurts seeing him in a 'Pool shirt, but I want him to do well. There is one big caveat to that success, I do not want him to do well against Saints. Anyone else, crack on lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Francis saying he wished Lambert would have taken the penalty, hasn't he already had one and missed?I would really like to see him do well at another club. Just not Liverpool. Or Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 On one level that seems amusing. However, its a real pity for us and the players themselves, because they still had futures here. They got distracted by money and star-struck... I take you're not going along with the FFP theory then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingdomCome Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I wish nothing but the worst for liverpool, but would like to see Rickie be the one player who has a good season there. It does seem that he is still a bit in awe of where he finds himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Just wait until he gets a bit of a hard time on talk sport and the TV fans from reading suck it all and get on his back. It's sad really but he didn't have to go there. Agree. I want him to do well there, but I just don't think his ego is big enough to fit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Just did a quick search of Rickie Lambert on twitter. Rickie might have got his 'dream' move, but looks like he is going to struggle to get even close to the support he had here. The Scousers have already written him off. Obviously. What were they expecting, the Scouse Suarez? He's only ever going to be a 20 minute sub for them to retain possession up the field late in the game and bring the midfield in, and he looks like a less agile Henderson who runs less in their pre-season games. They also keep playing through balls 10 yards in front of him for some reason. We had our ENTIRE STYLE built around him in the Championship and in the first season in the Prem when he was most successful, and he's two years older now with a lot of lower-league mileage on his legs. The weird bit is them signing Origi and then loaning him back to Lille - they'll be wishing they could recall him soon if Sturridge gets injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Will be too static for that fast tempo Southampton team. Me, last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Weight of expectation which is off the scale compared with what he's experienced before. It does strange things to people. It would have been better for Lambert if Liverpool had signed a Suarez replacement and he could have eased himself into contention without the same pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I absolutely despise Liverpool, but I really want Rickie to do well. As long as he doesn't let them down with a Gerrard style mistake then I think if he just scores once in front of the Kop then Rickie will be more than satisfied. I imagine he doesn't expect to go there and be the star of the show, but for him this isn't just another club, this is his club and I think just being on the bench there will be a dream for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Just did a quick search of Rickie Lambert on twitter. Rickie might have got his 'dream' move, but looks like he is going to struggle to get even close to the support he had here. The Scousers have already written him off. It's not like he was bought to play against the top 8 in the league. He's only going to get played in the FA Cup, league Cup and when they come back from Europe and have stoke at home. Absolute steal for 4 mil, considering the rest they will be able to give Sturridge now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He missed a penalty after 5 years of banging them in with us. That, to me, seems like his head isn't in the right place at the moment. Star struck perhaps. I'm sure he'll come good for them, even if it's in the cups. I have no animosity towards Lambert. Liverpool got a player they wanted, Lambert got his dream move, and we made a £3 million profit on a player we had 5 good years out of and is now 32. Wins all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He was never banging in loads of goals playing 8+/10 for us pre season if I recall correctly? he'll prob score the winner against us in the last minute.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 Hope he fails miserably. The more of our exodus 'stars' that fall flat on their arse the better, might help to convince the next lot that the grass is not always greener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 SRL was slow at the end of last season. Can't deny it. But, you can't judge him on one game. He has 10 goals in him this season for Liverpool. Thats worth every penny of a £4m transfer fee. Not sure we'll replace him with a 10 goal guaranteed striker. Pelle is Osvaldos replacement as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I am fairly confident it will turn out right for him and he will make a reasonable contribution to their season. His sheer force of will and personality will prevail. But if it doesnt, he only has himself to blame for acting like a goggle-eyed, star-struck, pre-pubescent teenage girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 V MU he struggled to fit in. He played with his usual movement into spaces but was largely ignored except one ball from Gerrard that he mi****. Liverpool's style with Sterling running with the ball effectively froze him out. This move, football wise may be a big mistake. Saint's style was built around him and Lallana but now they have to fit in with Liverpool. I don't think it's going to work. It will be interesting to see what happens to them including Lovren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 I think he will struggle - but so will Lallana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 But if this is the case, its karma. I blame him for opening the floodgates with an act of selfishness. Well, I think you're the only one. And I say that as someone who didn't see how he would fit into the squad going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He's gone and therefore I could not care less.That said, if things go really pear shaped for the both of us I wonder if we might take him back in the January window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 5 August, 2014 Share Posted 5 August, 2014 He's gone and therefore I could not care less.That said, if things go really pear shaped for the both of us I wonder if we might take him back in the January window? I don't know what his Liverpool pay is but I suspect that is more than we paid him which would probably knock that on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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