11 Apr 2015 20:29:12
i remember the new owners saying that they want to buy potential and sell at a profit, that's what they said when they took over the club, i wonder if this is what's going to happen with sterling and hendo, if this is the case what's going to happen to the club in the league because as soon as any of our players start to show how good they are and a good offer comes in then they will be sold, last season we got to 2nd mostly because of suarez, even sturridge does not look like the same player from last season i think his confidence is some of his fellow attackers is not there,
some players we are linked with is not good enough for our club and to bring it forward to the next level I've just watched danny ings against arsenal and he did nothing, is this the type of player we really need or want, all i know is i'm glad i'm not the manager he is damned if he does and damned if he don't
there should be a lot of players leaving but i think it would be and error if we let Ilori leave because i think he looks and plays the part and will end up at a top club,
11 Apr 2015 21:51:49
Both myself and Waro said this from the very start of the owners tenure but got scolded for it by the 'they saved us from bankruptcy' crew.
11 Apr 2015 22:11:49
When did the owners say that exactly?
11 Apr 2015 22:16:29
They haven't said that, least not that I recall correctly
11 Apr 2015 23:53:39
They did say that 100% but they have been very generous in every summer window since they've been in charge with the club in so much debt.
The thing I don't like is they won't buy anyone with no sell on value that's the issue.
12 Apr 2015 01:39:56
In four and a half years who have they bought young developed and sold on for profit , appart from Suarez which infairness wasn't bout the money, who?
12 Apr 2015 01:46:35
Benny your referring to an interview with jw Henry and that is not what was said at all, I just went back and read it, he said we would buy potential develope them and if the time came and they wanted to leave or the club saw fit then we maximise our return to put the club on the strongest financial footing possible, I'll post the link to it soon
12 Apr 2015 02:18:25
I believe the owners said something along the lines of buying young with resale value, not buying potential developing it and selling for profit.
They are very different things, one is designed to create a club run for profit (which if the owners plan to do this they are doing it very poorly given the interest free soft loans they've given the club). The other is designed to ensure that if a transfer doesn't work out the player is young enough that they still have value in the market.
12 Apr 2015 02:26:48
Lallana, Lambert, and arguably Lovren were bought just this summer with no realistic chance of resale value being as high as the fees paid. I'd also like to see the quote where they said that as I can't find it and certainly don't remember it.
12 Apr 2015 02:41:57
It's all Rodgers' fault according to most on here, but It's clear to see that he doesn't have as big a say in transfers as most people think. He could have done better with his team selections and certain areas of his coaching, but we've seen what he can do when he has that bit of quality in the team.
Red Rum
{Ed001's Note - oh don't talk nonsense, this whole original post was a lie, they never said that and your reply is a crock as well, Rodgers has final say. The committee was formed because he is inept in transfer dealings.}
12 Apr 2015 05:07:45
Mbrock , how is sterling being offered 100k a week and refusing to sign indicative of the owners wanting to sell for profit. Sterling will be sold if he doesn't sign but you can't blame them for that?? If we just bow down to what every player wants in wages we'll end up in the same mess as we were 4 years ago. Yes he's a good player but he has a long way to go before he's worth more than that.
12 Apr 2015 08:27:02
How could the owners be to blame if they have no choice but to sell Sterling or Hendo?
Should they risk allowing those players to leave on a free by running down their contracts, when they could bring in £70m-£80m in the summer. And be replaced by players who would cost £40m in Pedro, Pjanic or Lavezzi, Kovacic etc
12 Apr 2015 23:23:13
The owners said and implied NO such thing so blaming them is just a poor excuse of for a cop out and a willingness to absor BR of any blame whereas it is ALL his fault (even the Sterling issue because he can`t keep his mouth shut in the media).