Friday, February 4, 2011

The Reds

Lot has happened in English Premier League during the January transfer season for Liverpool. First, after lot of speculation and yes-nos, King Kenny managed to buy Suarez from Ajax for some $30 million. Then, El Nino dropped a bomb. He wanted out of Liverpool. Everybody was shocked, specially the fans. Despite being a foreigner, they had loved him and given him that special position in their heart. Apparently, Torres felt that Liverpool is not performing consistently enough for him to stay. After all, Liverpool neither qualified for Champions League nor seem like making the top 4 in EPL this year. Torres, arguably the best finisher in the game, wanted to win cups( read Champions league, EPL) and contribute to a team that is performing. Hence, IMHO, he left liverpool. Kenny wanted him to stay but later on let him go with a royal snub " Nobody is bigger than the club. If someone believes that then that person is delusional".  Btw, Liverpool's bank account swelled by some $ 65 million.
But, as they say in hindi " picture abhi baki hai mere dost"( the show is not over yet, my friend), Kenny managed to buy Andy Carroll from Newcastle United for some $42 million. It is an outrageous amount for a 22 year old, but Liverpool desperately needed an extra striker. In the first place, Suarez was bought in to support Torres in the front. But as Torres left, King Kenny vouched for Carroll, who in his brief stint at Newcastle has shown signs of brilliance. So finally, with Suarez and Carroll in front, Liverpool is looking much better. I just hope that we make it to top 4 this season. 



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