Gareth Barry and Michael Johnson

the two players to return the title to Anfield after such a long painful wait.

Arf!

Rafa Benitez has made Aston Villa's £12m-rated captain Gareth Barry his top summer transfer target. (Sun)

The Liverpool boss is also keen to bring Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson to Anfield in a £12m deal. (Mail)

can't see city selling Johnson anyway..

I hope they sign Barry, makes tectonic plates look quick.

2 good players and Gareth Barry on particular strikes me as a young Barry Venison - a steady pro who will probably turn in a heck of a season one of these days.

Not enough to win the league but not bad purchases I reckon.

Originally Posted by Jez Quigley

2 good players and Gareth Barry on particular strikes me as a young Barry Venison - a steady pro who will probably turn in a heck of a season one of these days.

Not enough to win the league but not bad purchases I reckon.

don't think it's an area they really need to address to be honest, would enhance their squad but hardly change the world.

they tried to buy johnson last summer, player wanted talk but city would have none of it. even less likely to agree now

Far too much cash for mediocrity.

because their english

Barry is noot good enought to play midfield for one of the top 4. Good player, steady, but one paced and pretty much always gets dominated in the big games.

I hope they waste money on him.

Originally Posted by Tiberian

Barry is noot good enought to play midfield for one of the top 4. Good player, steady, but one paced and pretty much always gets dominated in the big games.

I hope they waste money on him.

He always makes me think of a decent ball playing centre half playing in midfield. Kinda like Ronnie Johnsen when he played there, though Barry looks like him running in a strobe.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

He always makes me think of a decent ball playing centre half playing in midfield. Kinda like Ronnie Johnsen when he played there, though Barry looks like him running in a strobe.

Yes, he has found a career there, but in his youth he looked a better prospect as a LB or CH, composed on the ball. His lack of pace was always an issue though, stuck into midfield where his ability on the ball could be used, but not a top 4 player in that position and certainly should not be in the England team while carrick is not even in the squad.

tbh that johnson lad looks a good player

Originally Posted by Tiberian

Yes, he has found a career there, but in his youth he looked a better prospect as a LB or CH, composed on the ball. His lack of pace was always an issue though, stuck into midfield where his ability on the ball could be used, but not a top 4 player in that position and certainly should not be in the England team while carrick is not even in the squad.

Correct. Baffling that a top flight coach cannot see this.

Originally Posted by puressence

tbh that johnson lad looks a good player

Haven't seen much of him, he's the new Colin Bell intee?

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Haven't seen much of him, he's the new Colin Bell intee?

new buster phillips

Originally Posted by puressence

new buster phillips

Could he be the next Paul Lake? He's gonna captain England dontcha know?

Originally Posted by puressence

tbh that johnson lad looks a good player

Well he's quick but there are other things he'll need to work on.

I don't see the fuss re Johnson. What is he actually good at?

Originally Posted by Coracao

I don't see the fuss re Johnson. What is he actually good at?

running

Originally Posted by puressence

running

I've surprised you're not in envy of him then.