Author Topic: The Best Player We missed out on in recent years? (Read 12073 times)

Guz-kop · « **Reply #40 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:36:24 pm »

Didn't Houllier want Essien in 2003 but the board refused to sanction a deal and Gerard planned on sending him back out on loan for one season? Am sure i've heard that a few times

Djimis Telescopic Leg · « **Reply #41 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:40:09 pm »

Quote from: rossipersempre on January 28, 2009, 02:23:55 pm

Oh and Vidic doesn't count - as our 'second choice' turned out to be an equally world class CB.

World class - probably yes. In the same class as Vidic - no.
As much as it pains me to say it, he's been outstanding for United the last 2 years, and this season he's been the best in the world in his position. He gets through as much work in 90 minutes as two normal defenders.

But as for the best player we've missed out on it has to be Ronaldo, unfortunately. Would have loved to see Alves here though.

abhred · « **Reply #42 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:45:03 pm »

Dani Alves and Simao

Die Parry, die.

the_prodigal_s0n · « **Reply #43 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:51:28 pm »

Quote from: Helsinki Red on January 28, 2009, 02:28:22 pm

We should have paid what Independiente wanted for Aguero.

I disagree. As mouthwatering as he would be in our team now, we didn't have the expenses at the time. We couldn't afford pay almost 20 million for a 17 year old who hadn't played in Europe. We also almost certainly wouldn't have signed Torres either.

Danroge(Y.N.W.A) · « **Reply #44 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:53:19 pm »

how come no 1 has mentioned zidan

youll never walk alone it · « **Reply #45 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:53:34 pm »

michael laudrup back in the late 70s, or that too far back? suppose roy keane had he come to us instead of them? its more likely why the hell did a certain reds manager buy such utter shite?

GBF · « **Reply #46 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:58:09 pm »

imagine how badly we would have fucked those players' career

probably Le Tallec would have been the £100m player now

tomzolfc · « **Reply #47 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:58:47 pm »

dani alves - ask rick parry!!!!

El_Macca_17 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:06:44 pm »

Quote from: kopite 1 on January 28, 2009, 02:13:40 pm

toxteth o grady

"The world's stupidest bottom burp?"

Asheroo · « **Reply #49 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:08:42 pm »

Titus Bramble

AsianRed · « **Reply #50 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:16:45 pm »

Simao!

SHOKSTAR · « **Reply #51 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:27:25 pm »

If we got some, or any, of those players we would probably have missed out on Torres.

Lionel Rich Tea · « **Reply #52 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:38:42 pm »

Jean-Alain Boumsong and Silvestre

Spinney · « **Reply #53 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:40:22 pm »

Looking now at Simao and Aguero at At.Madrid I think those 2 are the answers to a lot of the problems we have now.

We need a good winger, and Simao could fill that void we have on the right. Also I know Keane needs more time but Aguero would of been a great fit for 2nd striker right behind Torres and if Torres got hurt Aguero could of played the lone striker which we all know Keane isn't good at.

SayNoKeano · « **Reply #54 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:41:39 pm »

Demien Doff...

SHOKSTAR · « **Reply #55 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:45:56 pm »

I dont think Aguero wanted to leave yet, and if he was to leave it would be for more than 20mil.
Rafa also wanted an experienced epl player

hazzalfc · « **Reply #56 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:52:35 pm »

Berbatov, when Houiller was in charge we was interested in him when he was still playing in Germany.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #57 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:54:36 pm »

Anelka.

Effes · « **Reply #58 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:09:42 pm »

United got Keane, we got Clough.

Downhill from then on.

ssa · « **Reply #59 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:15:31 pm »

Lest it be forgotten, in lieu of the star studded lists of players cited above, Rafa has managed to sign Riera, Alonso, Torres, Mascherano, Babel, Agger, Skertel - all of whom would not have been possible if others had been signed.

But for every great player there has been often more than one not so great player.....Benayoun, kuyt, keane, arbeloa, dossena, voronin, lucas, degen, pennant, bellamy, morientes, josemi, nunez, kromkamp etc.

ElMagico · « **Reply #60 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:20:41 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on January 28, 2009, 03:54:36 pm

Anelka.

Ye but we got Diouf instead

ElMagico · « **Reply #61 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:21:28 pm »

Quote from: ssa on January 28, 2009, 04:15:31 pm

Lest it be forgotten, in lieu of the star studded lists of players cited above, Rafa has managed to sign Riera, Alonso, Torres, Mascherano, Babel, Agger, Skertel - all of whom would not have been possible if others had been signed.

But for every great player there has been often more than one not so great player.....Benayoun, kuyt, keane, arbeloa, dossena, voronin, lucas, degen, pennant, bellamy, morientes, josemi, nunez, kromkamp etc.

What are u on lad, how can you put Arbeloa in there hes been quality.

Kuyt has not been a failure rescued us many points if you look properly.

Evo1975 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:24:12 pm »

Quote from: Effes on January 28, 2009, 04:09:42 pm

United got Keane, we got Clough.

Downhill from then on.

yeh but souness was offered them both but only took one as he didnt think Roy would cut it in the big time.

Alves is a huge miss as is Simao and Aguero,

It was Phil Thompson who missed out on Ronaldo, ha was sent to watch him but reported back that he wasnt good enough for LFC, supprised he couldnt sniff out talent with that fuckin Nose.

red_til_i_die · « **Reply #63 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:25:25 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on January 28, 2009, 03:54:36 pm

Anelka.

Thats a good shout

G1 Jockey 4(betfair) · « **Reply #64 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:28:06 pm »

Quote from: Spinney on January 28, 2009, 03:40:22 pm

Looking now at Simao and Aguero at At.Madrid I think those 2 are the answers to a lot of the problems we have now.

We need a good winger, and Simao could fill that void we have on the right. Also I know Keane needs more time but Aguero would've been a great fit for 2nd striker right behind Torres and if Torres got hurt Aguero could've played the lone striker which we all know Keane isn't good at.

on paper great
now why the hell didnt it work at atletico when those 2 were front partners??
they had wingers serving them too...martin petrov and galetti.

Papey · « **Reply #65 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:29:33 pm »

Quote from: Danroge(Y.N.W.A) on January 28, 2009, 02:53:19 pm

how come no 1 has mentioned zidan

Were we in for Zidane? Didn`t know that. Villa, Ronaldo, Alves, I seem to remember reading Alex Miller recommended Arjen Robben and Peter Cech as well as Ronaldo and was over ruled by Houllier and Thommo. Couldnt stand Robben at Chelsea but he`s been playing amazing for Madrid recently. Remember the Desailly rumour as well but apparently he wanted to play in London, He would have been class at the time. John Terry always bangs on about what a great example he was to the young lads at Chelsea, with the talent we had at the time we might have won a league in the mid-late 90`s with his experience around them.

ssa · « **Reply #66 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:30:32 pm »

Quote from: ElBernetini on January 28, 2009, 04:21:28 pm

What are u on lad, how can you put Arbeloa in there hes been quality.

Kuyt has not been a failure rescued us many points if you look properly.

Fair enough, they are not shite but overall Arbeloa and Kuyt are average Premiership players. Kuyt was purchased on the basis of 71 goals for Feyenoord in 101 games - I love his effort and commitment, and he has popped up with great moments this season, but ultimately he's neither a real goalscoring striker nor a winger.

Arbeloa - again, had a good season so far, but don't reckon we can tout him as a world-beater.

the_prodigal_s0n · « **Reply #67 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:31:04 pm »

Quote from: Papey on January 28, 2009, 04:29:33 pm

Were we in for Zidane? Didn`t know that.

Yeah, we were. Parry offered 5 million but apparently Real Madrid came in with a slightly better offer.

kesey · « **Reply #68 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:33:44 pm »

Quote from: kopite 1 on January 28, 2009, 02:13:40 pm

toxteth o grady

Who also holds the record for sticking the most number of marshmelllows up his nose.

Mr.Red · « **Reply #69 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:34:36 pm »

Franck Ribery with no doubt.

MagicB8all · « **Reply #70 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:35:48 pm »

Quote from: Papey on January 28, 2009, 04:29:33 pm

Were we in for Zidane? Didn`t know that. Villa, Ronaldo, Alves, I seem to remember reading Alex Miller recommended Arjen Robben and Peter Cech as well as Ronaldo and was over ruled by Houllier and Thommo. Couldnt stand Robben at Chelsea but he`s been playing amazing for Madrid recently. Remember the Desailly rumour as well but apparently he wanted to play in London, He would have been class at the time. John Terry always bangs on about what a great example he was to the young lads at Chelsea, with the talent we had at the time we might have won a league in the mid-late 90`s with his experience around them.

That would have given us a real chance !

As I recall, Desailly would have shored up the weak part of that Liverpool team - the defense, big loss at the time

LF · « **Reply #71 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:35:55 pm »

Quote from: DangerScouse on January 28, 2009, 02:11:51 pm

Samuel Eto'o. If memory serves me correct he was touting a move to the pool whilst at Mallorca saying it would be his dream to partner owen up front. Not sure if we made any enquiries though!

fuck. If only.

Eto is quite similar to Owen so not sure how that would have worked out.

Quote from: the_prodigal_s0n on January 28, 2009, 04:31:04 pm

Yeah, we were. Parry offered 5 million but apparently Real Madrid came in with a slightly better offer.

Biggest one we missed out in my opinion would be Cantona. If he was in the red of Liverpool who knows how the 90's would have turned out.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #72 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:36:31 pm »

Quote from: hazzalfc on January 28, 2009, 03:52:35 pm

Berbatov, when Houiller was in charge we was interested in him when he was still playing in Germany.

That deal was scuppered supposedly as we drew them in the last 16 of the CL.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #73 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:39:46 pm »

Quote from: DangerScouse on January 28, 2009, 04:36:31 pm

That deal was scuppered supposedly as we drew them in the last 16 of the CL.

Always remember his sitter in front of the KOP.

LiamG · « **Reply #74 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:39:47 pm »

Simao,Vidic and alves spring to mind

b_joseph · « **Reply #75 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:45:56 pm »

Realistically, Ashley Young.

Seems like a lot of teams missed that boat.

Jason McG · « **Reply #76 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:46:41 pm »

Quote from: El_Macca_17 on January 28, 2009, 03:06:44 pm

"The world's stupidest bottom burp?"

Vyvyen, Britain?

DangerScouse · « **Reply #77 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:49:09 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on January 28, 2009, 04:39:46 pm

Always remember his sitter in front of the KOP.

What a night that was. Overshadowed by many games that season in the CL but fucking class night all the same. And to think we were the underdogs against them. How times have changed!! Shame it's lost on alot of the fickle fuckers on here!

Jason McG · « **Reply #78 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:49:31 pm »

Quote from: LF on January 28, 2009, 04:35:55 pm

Biggest one we missed out in my opinion would be Cantona. If he was in the red of Liverpool who knows how the 90's would have turned out.

yer kiddin, right?

Elzar · « **Reply #79 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:51:07 pm »

Alves and Aguero