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yeah but the tactical wizard had no part in his move to the vermin
http://www.liverpoolfc.net/
1st Team Squad Profiles ARCHIVE NEWS STORY RAFA: KEANE A GREAT PARTNER FOR TORRES Jimmy Rice Rafa Benitez believes Robbie Keane can be the perfect foil for 33-goal Fernando Torres next term. The Anfield boss sees the pair as a lethal combination of guile and pace capable of firing the Reds to glory in 2008-09. Speaking exclusively to Liverpoolfc.tv after the 28-year-old signed last night, Benitez said: "We were looking for a player with game intelligence and good movement who could play alongside Torres. "He can play with Torres up front and also on the right. "We knew he was a Liverpool fan since forever. We knew that he was a very good signing in terms of the commitment, the quality and the intelligence of the player. "He is a player who can give to us a lot of goals – normally he gets about 15 each year. We were looking for the workrate he can give to us, the game intelligence and also the goals." Keane scored an impressive 107 goals in 253 appearances for former club Tottenham – but the penalty box isn't the only place Benitez believes he'll have an impact. The Reds manager thinks his new boy will have a positive effect on team morale. "He has experience in the Premier League and also all the reports of his personality and professionalism are fantastic. He can be a good example for the young players," said Benitez. "I feel like he has enough experience in the game and that he has a very good mentality. He is very hungry, so everything is positive." After being unveiled to the press this morning, Keane could travel with his new teammates to Villarreal. Whenever he does make his debut, it is likely to be in the number seven shirt. Benitez added: "Yes, we were talking about the number, and the big names that have had this number, so it will be inspirational for him to have it too." One of the first questions fans will be asking when Keane does finally make his bow is whether they'll see his famous cartwheel goal celebration. The man himself says it would be rude not to bring it out once for the Kop, though Benitez has told supporters not to expect spectacular celebrations week in, week out. He said: "We will talk. It is important to score and also to celebrate afterwards, but he has to be careful just in case!" With Robbie Keane taking over the Liverpool number seven shirt make sure you celebrate the arrival of our latest signing by ordering our new home strip - complete with Keane's name and legendary Anfield number - online today OTHER HEADLINES 29/07/08 : Reina doubtful for Villarreal friendly 29/07/08 : Rafa: Keane a great partner for Torres 29/07/08 : Evans thrilled with Keane arrival 29/07/08 : Advice for fans driving to Rangers 29/07/08 : Reds in training: Picture special 29/07/08 : Rafa on Keane, Villarreal and trophies 29/07/08 : McAteer backing Robbie to be Kop idol 29/07/08 : LFC’s Greatest PL Games: Watch 9 now 29/07/08 : Robbie Keane: The first interview 29/07/08 : Keane to wear number 7 29/07/08 : Message for Auto Cup scheme fans 29/07/08 : Watch Robbie speaking at Melwood In other news, Benitez has blocked Barry's move from Villa |
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theyve been completely mugged by harry/levy 8.3million in 6 months! rafas cracking up, hes cracking up, etc |
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do you think you are the little wise one who thinks spurs have lost money in this deal. liverpool are cutting their losses because keane will be worth less in the summer and probably want an end to the media attention leaving out keane is giving them. spurs will have profitted. meaning if spurs have recieved £10m for keane, they will get another £2m in the summer or something. meaning spurs are better off. liverpool have not made a profit here |
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I'm just glad the dippers have sold him, I shall be eagerly awaiting the twang of Torres hamstring and the spectacle of Ngog leading their front line. Spuds will continue in their battle with relegation. It all works out nicely for me. |
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Do you think Liverpool had paid the £20m? Now, think about each clubs position. Liverpool look stupid enough, don't you think they would've insisted on the price remaining undisclosed rather than being published as an £8m loss to make them look even more stupid? Unless they didn't really lose any money? Do you think spurs would want their fans to think that they had, in effect, paid £22m for a player they sold, after he insisted on leaving, for £20m 6 months earlier? C'mon now, to believe that Liverpool just took an £8m loss and weakened their squad and made themselves look ridiculous, all in one fell swoop is just too much to ask I'm afraid. |
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Bit weird that you're obsessed with making Liverpool look good in all of this though, you do realise we hate them right? |
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As I said earlier, it all works out perfectly for me anyway, Liverpool lose a player that could've been useful, Spurs have the same mediocre players that helped them achieve nothing and United carry on regardless. It's the Spurs boys you need to have a word with, they are far more interested in Levy's apparent ability to make money through his shite transfer dealings, than United's success. |
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Well, according to Ginners anyway. £#%&!ing Genius that Levy. |
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At absolute worse, Liverpool will have broken even. |
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