I'm a Liverpool FC fan and I feel like I've had my pockets picked regarding the Andy Carroll deal.
I've no difficulty with the €50m for Torres - its a fair valuation. I've also no difficulty with the Suarez deal.
However, €35m for Andy Carroll? While I agree he has some potential, he's a player with very little top flight experience - only 6 months in the top division. There is so much more that Liverpool could have done with €35m - 2-3 genuine world class players.
To me this has all the hallmarks of a panic buy - club lost all sense of reason once the €50m transfer clause in Torres' contract was triggered. Would have been better banking the money and using it effectively in the Summer when there are less time contraints and a permanent manager is in place.
I've no difficulty with the €50m for Torres - its a fair valuation. I've also no difficulty with the Suarez deal.
However, €35m for Andy Carroll? While I agree he has some potential, he's a player with very little top flight experience - only 6 months in the top division. There is so much more that Liverpool could have done with €35m - 2-3 genuine world class players.
To me this has all the hallmarks of a panic buy - club lost all sense of reason once the €50m transfer clause in Torres' contract was triggered. Would have been better banking the money and using it effectively in the Summer when there are less time contraints and a permanent manager is in place.