And, we're off.....2016/17

[Deleted member 16999]

The 80/20 figure is purely my own estimation, be it 51/49 - do you think that the majority of approaches by buying clubs are all above board, and straight to the selling club first. Simples.....

No I don't, as already said.

Relevance?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Yep, but the facts I am on about is what specifically they did illegally, how did we overstep the mark, how did we approach the player etc

Not if we did it, but what, how or where.

That apology has made sure the facts won't be disclosed.

 

[Liverbirdie]

I suspect our board would be happy with the rumoured £60m so don't wanna burn the chance of a transfer at some point.

Correct, and with Soton's record of generally always selling they dont want to scare off too much potential future suitors.

I actually admire Soton's stance if done for the right reasons, but until the correct level of fines/bans are put in place to deter illegal approaches, it will always carry on. Soton's board (or owner), look as if they generally are in it for the money, so dont want to scare others of for future dealings, as bad for business. Maybe a good reason why they have just accepted an apology.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Yep, but the facts I am on about is what specifically they did illegally, how did we overstep the mark, how did we approach the player etc

Not if we did it, but what, how or where.

Might just be paper talk, but this answers some of that if true. Met Klopp?

Also said Premier League not FA still have active complaint from Southampton

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...n-dijk-interest-andapologise-southampton/amp/

 

[Liverbirdie]

No I don't, as already said.

Relevance?

The relevance being you said we should have done things properly.

IMHO the vast majority arent done properly and succeed, so why on the high horse.......oh yes, cos it's Liverpool.:thup:

 

[BristolMike]

Correct, and with Soton's record of generally always selling they dont want to scare off too much potential future suitors.

I actually admire Soton's stance if done for the right reasons, but until the correct level of fines/bans are put in place to deter illegal approaches, it will always carry on. Soton's board (or owner), look as if they generally are in it for the money, so dont want to scare others of for future dealings, as bad for business. Maybe a good reason why they have just accepted an apology.

would they get 60m for a player who knows where he wants to go? Single bidder generally means a lower price. That would explain the complaint in the first instance

 

[Liverbirdie]

That apology has made sure the facts won't be disclosed.

Probably right, a Pyrrhic victory, then.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

The relevance being you said we should have done things properly.

IMHO the vast majority arent done properly and succeed, so why on the high horse.......oh yes, cos it's Liverpool.:thup:

Not high horse at all, all posts done with smileys or humour. :thup:

 

[davemc1]

Is it a slow news day? LFC don't sign £60m centre half, and have to apologise for overstepping the mark in pursuit of said ch.

an what?

Ill leave my judgement on recruiting until at least the window opens... 😀

 

[Liverbirdie]

Might just be paper talk, but this answers some of that if true. Met Klopp?

Also said Premier League not FA still have active complaint from Southampton

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...n-dijk-interest-andapologise-southampton/amp/

Looks Tosh to me, I seen Jurgen only just the other day licking some rock.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Looks Tosh to me, I seen Jurgen only just the other day licking some rock.

Did it have Virgil running through the middle of it :whoo:

 

[Liverbirdie]

would they get 60m for a player who knows where he wants to go? Single bidder generally means a lower price. That would explain the complaint in the first instance

One of the biggest factors is which club is interested.

We will only go so far, City and Chelsea have gone to places no others would in the past.

The market is no longer what 2 clubs might play, but what one is willing to pay.

 

[Papas1982]

Correct, and with Soton's record of generally always selling they dont want to scare off too much potential future suitors.

I actually admire Soton's stance if done for the right reasons, but until the correct level of fines/bans are put in place to deter illegal approaches, it will always carry on. Soton's board (or owner), look as if they generally are in it for the money, so dont want to scare others of for future dealings, as bad for business. Maybe a good reason why they have just accepted an apology.

I don't think she's in it for the money. She runs it as a legacy to her dead dad.
She just isn't willing to finance it like he was, so we have to be self sufficient. So she'd be foolish to bite the hand that feeds her (Liverpool).

I think they just played a little hardball this time as it had got to a point where a bid needed to be put in, so it's a not so subtle nudge.

Wouldn't be surprised for him to be with you come august.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Not high horse at all, all posts done with smileys or humour. :thup:

OK then, so Liverpool SHOULD do everything above board even if the vast majority of others dont? Must be sitting on a carthorse, with a few cushions underneath your bum as well.

 

[BristolMike]

OK then, so Liverpool SHOULD do everything above board even if the vast majority of others dont? Must be sitting on a carthorse, with a few cushions underneath your bum as well.

sky are reporting that klopp has actually met the player without saints permission, hence the complain and the very quick retreat from Liverpool. Looks like they've pushed things way beyond the limits of the rules.

looks like it's Liverpool doing what the vast majority of others don't

 

[Liverbirdie]

Did it have Virgil running through the middle of it :whoo:

No it had Lukaku through it, sweet for a bit, but a bit boring and samey after so long.:thup:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Southampton have kept their man and they're watching Liverpool grovel. Win win situation imo

Do you really think VVD is going to stay ? He wants to go so the next stage is a transfer request

The price was also rising to £70mil ! That's a ridiculous amount first choice or not.

There is still some mileage in this yet and still plenty of time left to get players in regardless of what is going on with VVD. And if he does indeed still want to come to us then can see a deal done

 

[Deleted member 16999]

OK then, so Liverpool SHOULD do everything above board even if the vast majority of others dont? Must be sitting on a carthorse, with a few cushions underneath your bum as well.

Come on Pete, Stu said the other day Klopp's been courting him since Feb, then we've had all the talk of him being your No1 priority signing, then the player saying he wants to join, all that and then Soton complain and apparently have evidence.

I even asked what's different between VVD and the Lukaku/ Barkley situations.

And now the statement, mate you's have really put your foot in it and back tracking quickly. Last team done was Chelsea over Ashley Cole and they got a big fine and suspended points deduction or something, you've just been done over the Stoke kid, Southampton must have strong evidence, as said it was a great deal for them.

I just find it hilarious and if the shoe was on the other foot you'd all be laughing at us. :thup:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The 80/20 figure is purely my own estimation, be it 51/49 - do you think that the majority of approaches by buying clubs are all above board, and straight to the selling club first. Simples.....

Well you can put Everton in the majority

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...2/Everton-fined-45-000-tapping-Lascelles.html

 

[Papas1982]

Do you really think VVD is going to stay ? He wants to go so the next stage is a transfer request

The price was also rising to £70mil ! That's a ridiculous amount first choice or not.

There is still some mileage in this yet and still plenty of time left to get players in regardless of what is going on with VVD. And if he does indeed still want to come to us then can see a deal done

Arguably the leagues best cb with years ahead of him. Obscene figures yes. But the big clubs are regularly paying £50m for players now. It's the future for Liverpool if they progress and want to buy stars and not nurture them all.