Author Topic: Liverpool Sign Adam Lallana (Read 229603 times)

crackerbox · « **Reply #80 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:39:39 am »

Quote from: Frisbee Nick on July 1, 2014, 11:11:01 am

modelling the new away kit?

jepovic · « **Reply #81 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:40:25 am »

Reminds me a lot of McManaman.

Carlito Roberto · « **Reply #82 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:41:26 am »

Quote from: Frisbee Nick on July 1, 2014, 11:38:22 am

We're mostly all hypocrites! Hate it when one of our players does this but equally, admire the ambition and desire when someone forces the move to join us. Dog eat dog and all that. Putting a Red tinted spin on it they were probably messing him around hoping the issue would go away and he made sure it didn't. Takes quite a lot of guts that, good luck to him here!

Not to mention a fair bit of skill to effectively put in a transfer request, without actually submitting one. In fairness if anyone deserves a 'loyalty bonus' it's him.

RainbowFlick · « **Reply #83 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:43:41 am »

Around November last year I joked with Lallana that he'd join LFC next season... and here he is.

Welcome.

crackerbox · « **Reply #84 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:44:47 am »

Quote from: RainbowFlick on July 1, 2014, 11:43:41 am

Around November last year I joked with Lallana that he'd join LFC next season... and here he is.

Welcome.

Got a hotline to sanchez? Have a laugh with him!

Dingus · « **Reply #85 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:45:22 am »

delighted by this signing, think Adam will do very, very well for us!

how's his English though, I'm presuming the rest of the squad don't speak Llama??

Schmidt · « **Reply #86 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:46:20 am »

Quote from: sinnermichael on July 1, 2014, 11:32:53 am

The only English midfielder to complete more Premier League passes in the final third last term than A.Lallana (445) was J. Henderson (470).

Adam Lallana created 68 chances in the Premier League last season, more than any other English player.

Adam Lallana completed 70 take-ons in the Premier League last season, the same amount as Oscar & Mesut Ozil combined.

I like Lallana but I hate these stats, I'm sure similar ones were dredged up when Adam and Downing signed.

Hij · « **Reply #87 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:46:57 am »

I'm delighted with this signing. Put him in my fantasy team early on in the season and as a result would always watch out for him when playing. Quick on the touch, great final third passing, presses well, can set up and can score, seems to be quite a good all rounder. Also born in St Albans which is where I'm from.

Ray K · « **Reply #88 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:48:03 am »

I don't trust my radar when it comes to transfers anymore after i said that Morientes would be a huge success and Henderson would never fit in, but I am feeling pretty good about this.

Over the past few windows we added pace and workrate to the team. Now we're adding intelligence.

I reckon this was Brendan's number 1 target, and we've got him. He should fit in very well. Therefore, I'm very happy.

Welcome Adam!

El Lobo · « **Reply #89 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:48:10 am »

Awesome

Snail · « **Reply #90 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:48:18 am »

Serious bitterness flying around on their forum

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #91 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:48:35 am »

Welcome Adam!

-HH- · « **Reply #92 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:49:02 am »

Quote from: Carlito Roberto on July 1, 2014, 11:41:26 am

Not to mention a fair bit of skill to effectively put in a transfer request, without actually submitting one. In fairness if anyone deserves a 'loyalty bonus' it's him.

Of course he does, he was there from age 12, broke into the first team and stayed through Championship, League 1, Championship again and 2 years in the top flight. Southampton might talk a big game but without his sale, Shaw's sale and Lambert's sale they couldn't have afforded the kind of signings that would take them into CL contention. Now they can, but with a weaker squad to start with. Realistically, at best they've reached a plateau point and he's 26 and wants to progress. It's not disloyal, it's ambition.

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #93 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:49:28 am »

Get in! Welcome Adam!

Looking forward to seeing him Cruyff turn endless defenders.

Meanwhile at Bournemouth -

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #94 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:50:17 am »

Quote from: Ｓｉａｎ on July 1, 2014, 11:48:18 am

Serious bitterness flying around on their forum

You can understand that really. he's their captain and if he had to kick up a fuss to get his move.

Still, he's more than paid his dues there, gave him years of service in the lower leagues when others left early.

kopite17 · « **Reply #95 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:50:24 am »

Get in! Excellent signing, can't wait to see him play for us!

Number 7 · « **Reply #96 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:51:06 am »

Great news and a very good signing.

Also heralds the first time Rodgers has got his #1 target in the summer.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #97 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:51:34 am »

Hooray, welcome!

BirdBrain · « **Reply #98 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:51:47 am »

Good signing, good beard.

Schmidt · « **Reply #99 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:52:23 am »

Quote from: Frisbee Nick on July 1, 2014, 11:50:17 am

You can understand that really. he's their captain and if he had to kick up a fuss to get his move.

Still, he's more than paid his dues there, gave him years of service in the lower leagues when others left early.

Do we know this is the case? Did he ever get offers from other clubs or is this summer the first time he's really been sought after?

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #100 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:52:29 am »

Let's hope he does much better than the last Adam we signed.

Lippy The Lion · « **Reply #101 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:52:45 am »

Wouldnt it be ironic if he turned out bobbins

Lallanis Morrissette.

Beav · « **Reply #102 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:53:01 am »

Great player, hope he does well for us.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #103 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:53:05 am »

Quote from: Ｓｉａｎ on July 1, 2014, 11:48:18 am

Serious bitterness flying around on their forum

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Hope they get knocked out in Champions League qualifiers.

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I'll be amazed if they finish top 4 next season.

Snail · « **Reply #104 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:53:26 am »

Although in fairness I can see why the "last season deep down I hoped I'd end up playing for Liverpool" comments might have ruffled a few feathers.

Zeb · « **Reply #105 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:53:47 am »

Quote from: Number 7 on July 1, 2014, 11:51:06 am

Also heralds the first time Rodgers has got his #1 target in the summer.

Quote from: Brendan

I am delighted we have acted decisively to make sure he is wearing a Liverpool shirt next season.

Think the boss is happy to put it mildly.

lfcshaunod · « **Reply #106 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:54:21 am »

I think we are going a bit too far in trying to win the first game of the season.

-HH- · « **Reply #107 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:54:35 am »

Quote from: Schmidt on July 1, 2014, 11:52:23 am

Do we know this is the case? Did he ever get offers from other clubs or is this summer the first time he's really been sought after?

Not this again.

PaLee · « **Reply #108 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:54:59 am »

Welcome Adam. Really glad that we finally signed him. His combination play with sturridge , sterling and hendo is exciting. Can't wait.

PattoLFC · « **Reply #109 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:55:09 am »

Quote from: Skeeve on July 1, 2014, 11:26:09 am

Sorry, that is not a proper lean, they need to go back and do a proper one.

RODGERS OUT!

In all seriousness though, very excited by this signing. While we do need new players in a few different positions (LB) its good to see the club getting a player that fits into the system that we play and that, most importantly, the manager wanted. Can't wait to see him play for us next season.

JohnnoWhite · « **Reply #110 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:55:13 am »

There's always a whiff of some minor hypocrisy whenever a "name" joins any club - it's inevitable.
I think this lad is an honest player (which I always highly appreciate) and a good signing. He will do a good job for Liverpool and will benefit from the playing alongside Steven Gerrard , the guy he's clearly been bought to replace eventually.

I wish him the best of luck in his new career - except when he plays against us of course!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #111 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:55:15 am »

Quote from: Schmidt on July 1, 2014, 11:52:23 am

Do we know this is the case? Did he ever get offers from other clubs or is this summer the first time he's really been sought after?

Fair point. Don't really know although you'd assume there would have been interest from him when he was in the League One from Championship teams, or from Lower Premier League teams when he was in the Championship.

Hij · « **Reply #112 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:55:43 am »

Quote from: lfcshaunod on July 1, 2014, 11:54:21 am

I think we are going a bit too far in trying to win the first game of the season.

Spanish Al · « **Reply #113 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:56:01 am »

Fucking chuffed with this signing. Well in Brendan and the team for getting this sorted early.

Had a peak on saintsweb to gage their reactions to him leaving and they are all a bunch of bitter pricks. 3rd comment in was 'I hope they get knocked out in the champions league qualifiers.'

Welcome, Lallana la.

-HH- · « **Reply #114 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:56:20 am »

Quote from: gazzalfc on July 1, 2014, 11:53:05 am

They hope we get knocked out in CL qualifiers? Bloody hell, that is bitter, hoping we get knocked out in a round that we're not even playing in!

barneystuta · « **Reply #115 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:56:26 am »

We are Liverpool La, La, La, Lallana,
We are Liverpool, Laaaaaa, La, La, Lallana

alfonso · « **Reply #116 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:58:16 am »

How are the bitters taking it?

cptrios · « **Reply #117 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:58:23 am »

Quote from: Ｓｉａｎ on July 1, 2014, 11:53:26 am

Although in fairness I can see why the "last season deep down I hoped I'd end up playing for Liverpool" comments might have ruffled a few feathers.

Ruffles my feathers a bit too, frankly. An incredibly ingratiating thing to say about your new club, but total shit for your old one. Though reading the whole quote it sort of seems like he just meant toward the end of the season, which could also be down to how murky Southampton's future was becoming at the time.

Hij · « **Reply #118 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:58:35 am »

Quote from: barneystuta on July 1, 2014, 11:56:26 am

We are Liverpool La, La, La, Lallana,
We are Liverpool, Laaaaaa, La, La, Lallana

OldBloke · « **Reply #119 on:** July 1, 2014, 11:58:48 am »

Quote from: Spanish Al on July 1, 2014, 11:56:01 am

Fucking chuffed with this signing. Well in Brendan and the team for getting this sorted early.

Had a peak on saintsweb to gage their reactions to him leaving and they are all a bunch of bitter pricks. 3rd comment in was 'I hope they get knocked out in the champions league qualifiers.'

Welcome, Lallana la.

Well, just remember posting that when you see what gets posted on here in a week or so