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Trada · « **on:** September 1, 2010, 08:02:51 AM »

Torres demands new owners
Liverpool rejected summer offers for Spaniard's services

Fernando Torres is desperate for Liverpool to find new owners in order to bring the glory days back to Anfield.

Reds co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks put the club up for sale in April and Barclays Capital was appointed to oversee the process.

But a buyer has yet to be found, with Hong Kong businessman Kenny Huang abandoning his interest and uncertainty surrounding a consortium fronted by Yahya Kirdi.

Star striker Torres, who ignored interest from Chelsea and Manchester City in the summer to voice his commitment to Roy Hodgson's new-look Liverpool, hopes a solution can be found quickly.

"It is fundamental new owners arrive that can make us a competitive side," he told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope.
Delicate situation

"We're not that far behind. We had an appalling season last time around, but the year before we were just four points from Manchester United.

"Hopefully we can find a consortium that buys the club and can make Liverpool able to fight financially with Chelsea and United.

"Then let's see what we're capable of doing this season. Liverpool kept Steven Gerrard which is fundamental. It's still a great team.

"It's a delicate situation because we are not in the Champions League, but it is still the biggest club in England and to play at Anfield every week is a privilege.

"That's how I see it. I like to have targets, and to be able to help bring Liverpool back where they deserve is a beautiful target.

Complicated

"It is always complicated when you start with a new manager and new players, but we'll see what we are capable of."

Torres has also revealed that Liverpool rejected bids for his services in the summer transfer market.

"The club received offers and decided to reject them," he said. "That's where it ends. Everyone thought I was leaving for Spain during the World Cup when there was nothing in it.

"I said the day I returned to train that my future was at Liverpool. I have a contract until 2013.

"This year our target has to be the top four. Like every team-mate, we all want to improve and win titles and for that it is fundamental we get new owners."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6351797,00.html

Trada · « **Reply #1 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:04:50 AM »

Opps sorry just noticed this posted in the Torres: "I'm at the best club" - WE'RE GONNA BOUNCE IN A MINUTE! thread.

Sorry about that.

Karlton81 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:16:40 AM »

I think you can safely say he's not the only one who is demanding new owners!!

IanTBear · « **Reply #3 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:23:23 AM »

Purslow will be on the phone to Winter and Co. as we speak.
Expect anti-Nando headlines leading up to January.

Jin · « **Reply #4 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:27:11 AM »

Quote from: IanTBear on September 1, 2010, 08:23:23 AM

Purslow will be on the phone to Winter and Co. as we speak.
Expect anti-Nando headlines leading up to January.

I don't trust Purslow one bit, but that's ridiculous

liverpool_21 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:33:24 AM »

Quote from: Jin on September 1, 2010, 08:27:11 AM

I don't trust Purslow one bit, but that's ridiculous

neh,
he wouldn't be able to cash in on a want-away. look at masch!

purslow's a dumb c*nt.

sigh.

nothing's good no more.

The_Last_Don · « **Reply #6 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:33:54 AM »

Would be nice to see Carra and Gerrard follow up on his comments.

L7S · « **Reply #7 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:34:49 AM »

Its good that he decided to voice it out. Other key players like our captain should follow.

callanlfc5times · « **Reply #8 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:37:02 AM »

Carragher will probably say something similar now, dont expect Gerrard to though to be honest, He should! But he probably wont.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #9 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:40:15 AM »

Quote from: Trada on September 1, 2010, 08:04:50 AM

Opps sorry just noticed this posted in the Torres: "I'm at the best club" - WE'RE GONNA BOUNCE IN A MINUTE! thread.

Sorry about that.

No worries mate. Probably deserves its own thread.

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:40:51 AM »

Is right kid, and if we are not taken over by January you can leave with my blessings, you dont deserve this shite your better than that.

Fordy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:40:58 AM »

Quote from: F9T on September 1, 2010, 08:34:49 AM

Its that he decided to voice it out. Other key players like our captain should follow.

Seriously drop what players should and shouldnt speak out about our owners as its boring having a shy dig at our captain.

The only people that need to speak out is the fans. Would you go into work today and tell your boss or owners that they're shit? Would you? No - so to make a difference on how a company operates its down to the customers to complain and make a difference andd the same goes for a football club.

liverpool_21 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:43:53 AM »

Quote from: Lyndsey_LFC on September 1, 2010, 08:40:51 AM

Is right kid, and if we are not taken over by January you can leave with my blessings, you dont deserve this shite your better than that.

feel for the lad.
but all respect to him for sticking by us.
oh nando, nando, nando!

Discipline · « **Reply #13 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:47:16 AM »

freedom · « **Reply #14 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:49:44 AM »

well said Nando

Ryan M · « **Reply #15 on:** September 1, 2010, 08:50:01 AM »

Torres has nothing to lose here. Timed it perfectly. The day after the transfer window he speaks out knowing nothing serious can come of his comments. Nando wants new owners so we can bring in quality players so he can have a chance of winning trophies, if that doesn't happen then he will move somewhere else. Recently we have heard moves for Joe Cole and Raul Meireles come out of the blue. Hopefully similar events will happen some day soon regarding the change of ownership.

No666 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:05:03 AM »

A veiled threat here: if there aren't new owners I'll be off; if there are I'll remain. Good bit of pressure.

edeyj · « **Reply #17 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:05:38 AM »

Well said IMO. No overt threats but stating the facts admirably.

The club should make some sort of statement about the current situation given the holding statement a couple of weeks ago. Doesn't have to be specific but should give the supporters and staff the current position.

I don't expect it though because it would appear that the higher level management don't have much respect for anyone else.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #18 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:08:32 AM »

Quote from: Trada on September 1, 2010, 08:02:51 AM

"This year our target has to be the top four. Like every team-mate, we all want to improve and win titles and for that it is fundamental we get new owners."

Johnathan · « **Reply #19 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:10:40 AM »

Good for him speaking out. It's obvious that he loves the club enough to stick around and fight, rather than bail like Mascherano.

kelevra · « **Reply #20 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:11:35 AM »

Spot on. At least someone came out and said it

olllie · « **Reply #21 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:12:08 AM »

I'm glad Nando said this, maybe it renews the pressure on our owners.

Let's not forget that we will lose our stars unless the club is sold.

Fucking cancers those yanks. Get OUT!

Marko B · « **Reply #22 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:15:15 AM »

Well in Fernando. If only more had the balls to stick their neck out and speak out like you do.

brownie 09 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:17:46 AM »

wish torres would just support the team.....

PaisleyPrint · « **Reply #24 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:20:25 AM »

Quote from: Fordy on September 1, 2010, 08:40:58 AM

Seriously drop what players should and shouldnt speak out about our owners as its boring having a shy dig at our captain.

The only people that need to speak out is the fans. Would you go into work today and tell your boss or owners that they're shit? Would you? No - so to make a difference on how a company operates its down to the customers to complain and make a difference andd the same goes for a football club.

Problem is a lot of the 'customers' dont realise how bad things are. Hopefully Torres's comments will educate a few of them.

Fordy · « **Reply #25 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:24:03 AM »

Quote from: PaisleyPrint on September 1, 2010, 09:20:25 AM

Problem is a lot of the 'customers' dont realise how bad things are. Hopefully Torres's comments will educate a few of them.

See that is the main problem here. I cant believe that some liverpool fans all over the world dont understand the situation the club is in with these owners.

GBF · « **Reply #26 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:24:44 AM »

strange that the "foreign" players seem to voice their support for new owners more often than the two "Mr Liverpool"/Captains

Mr Mojo Risin' · « **Reply #27 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:25:47 AM »

Quote from: Fordy on September 1, 2010, 08:40:58 AM

Seriously drop what players should and shouldnt speak out about our owners as its boring having a shy dig at our captain.

The only people that need to speak out is the fans. Would you go into work today and tell your boss or owners that they're shit? Would you? No - so to make a difference on how a company operates its down to the customers to complain and make a difference andd the same goes for a football club.

Hahaha, with only 5 thousand in the Union,accompanied with all the ''support the fucking team'' crew at the match when ''customers''
complain, it's statements like this which we need.Well in Torres.

SkinHimHesShite · « **Reply #28 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:26:33 AM »

Quote from: Trada on September 1, 2010, 08:02:51 AM

"It's a delicate situation because we are not in the Champions League, but it is still the biggest club in England and to play at Anfield every week is a privilege.

"That's how I see it. I like to have targets, and to be able to help bring Liverpool back where they deserve is a beautiful target.

baby i love you so much i'll never let you go EVER.

Dubit10 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:30:02 AM »

Why is it Torres and Pepe speak out? Where the hell is our Captain and why is'nt he putting pressure on the owners also.

Fine Shagger, Danny Agger · « **Reply #30 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:32:22 AM »

Quote from: Fordy on September 1, 2010, 08:40:58 AM

Seriously drop what players should and shouldnt speak out about our owners as its boring having a shy dig at our captain.

The only people that need to speak out is the fans. Would you go into work today and tell your boss or owners that they're shit? Would you? No - so to make a difference on how a company operates its down to the customers to complain and make a difference andd the same goes for a football club.

Why shouldn't he have a say? He knows all the fans - who he is more liable to than his "employers" - feel the same way. And he is gambling his career to stay in a club that, so far, looks like it's headed for doom and gloom.

If anything, after all his years in Atletico, being made a pawn of errant owners too, he already has experience with this. If I'm not mistaken, Atletico owed money to Valencia before and used his contract as the guarantee to pay it. If they couldn't pay it, he would be sent off to Valencia as a "transfer."

GIPPO77 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:34:30 AM »

Torres-legend.

shawnk · « **Reply #32 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:34:53 AM »

Quote from: Fordy on September 1, 2010, 08:40:58 AM

Seriously drop what players should and shouldnt speak out about our owners as its boring having a shy dig at our captain.

The only people that need to speak out is the fans. Would you go into work today and tell your boss or owners that they're shit? Would you? No - so to make a difference on how a company operates its down to the customers to complain and make a difference andd the same goes for a football club.

I think it's more like enough is enough for Torres. He probably knows he shouldn't voice out publicly about the owners but perhaps he would prefer to stay with Liverpool as long as the situation allows.

Roy of the rovers · « **Reply #33 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:34:54 AM »

Good, keep the pressure on.

I can't fault Torres - he wants to stay, but realistically he can't be expected to if we're not going to play CL on a regular basis, and win something occasionally.

Shows how affected the players are by all this shite though...

Roy of the rovers · « **Reply #34 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:36:38 AM »

Quote from: No666 on September 1, 2010, 09:05:03 AM

A veiled threat here: if there aren't new owners I'll be off; if there are I'll remain. Good bit of pressure.

Er... not that veiled, really.

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #35 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:41:43 AM »

It obvious he loves the club and he just wants best for us. I wouldn't begrudge him a move next summer if we still haven't found new owners. I would be very sad though.

The more and more I think of our current situation, the more angry I become with David Moores for gettin us into this mess in the first place.

And to think the cu nt has never even had the decency to say sorry.

victorcwh · « **Reply #36 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:41:46 AM »

Well said, Nando.

brownie 09 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:47:30 AM »

ffs give it a rest with given every single player who doesnt say something abuse, the way i see it in about 2days time the papers will have torres leaving in january etc etc proberly why most players dont come out and say things as they dont want to add to speculation!

Tom_B · « **Reply #38 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:53:26 AM »

Despite the obligatory "well said" etc, I can't help but feel that this is the first very small step in his wanting to leave process.

I could be wrong though. And I wouldn't blame him if this carries on.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #39 on:** September 1, 2010, 09:56:45 AM »

Quote from: Tom_B on September 1, 2010, 09:53:26 AM

Despite the obligatory "well said" etc, I can't help but feel that this is the first very small step in his wanting to leave process.

I could be wrong though. And I wouldn't blame him if this carries on.

Completely agree. If G+H are still here in January I can see him leaving, and I wouldn't even begrudge him a move.