Upon reflection of what had to be the most astonishing deadline day ever, I can honestly now say that I’m very pleased with the outcome. Of course it hurts to lose one of our star players in the manner we did, but what we have gained in return is actually what we’ve been crying out for since Robbie Keane was allowed to leave two seasons ago. We now have a front two that consists of two highly exciting recognised strikers who have the potential to form one of the Premiership’s deadliest partnerships.
Of course, it was hoped that we’d see a Torres-Suarez partnership when it was revealed that we finally reached an agreement with Ajax, but it wasn’t meant to be; Torres’ heart was already set on moving to Chelsea, and we now have Andy Carroll occupying the no. 9 shirt.
In regards to Torres, I kind of understand his motives for wanting to leave; he wanted to play for a team IN the Champions League rather than a team that was struggling to qualify for it. That is fair enough to be honest. The problem was his timing. Had he moved last summer or in summer 2011 there would have been no bad blood really; it would have been a case of saying sorry things didn’t work out here Fernando but good luck with your future club. But he waited until the last few days of the transfer window when we were vulnerable and wouldn’t have much time to find a replacement.
The timing of his transfer request also annoyed us because just a few hours earlier we were excited at the news of Luis Suarez’s imminent arrival. Torres was apparently disappointed with our ‘lack of ambition’ but then left just as we were beginning to gain momentum on and off the field. To add insult to injury, his comments upon joining Chelsea infuriated reds fans everywhere and has got us absolutely itching to come out on top when we face the Blues this Sunday.
The transfer of Andy Carroll received just as much, if not more attention than Torres’ move to Chelsea, but it made coverage of our other big signing for the day take a backseat. At the time that we chased Luis Suarez, he was surely seen as a partner for Torres, but as it turns out, he’s now his replacement. The media have hailed Andy Carroll as Torres’ successor but I think that his style makes him a completely different entity to the Spaniard.
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Liverpool are in a far healthier position now with two hungry committed strikers rather than one over the hill injury prone, lying, arrogant sulking money grabbing t*at.
CSKA Londonistan have bought problems as much as anything else.
Peaked may be a better term than over the hill.
I feel maybe Torres is getting a hard time. from what i heard Fernando told the club he wanted to leave in the summer. we said hang on and promised investment. he didnt see this and at the start of this wondow he put in his transfer request. we asked him to hold back until the suarez transfer had been completed so they didnt hold us to ransom knowing we had that kind of cash. he did this but because its very near the end of the window he has come across badly.
@Kenny- But Torres said just 2.5 weeks ago that he wanted to see out his contract. What about his comments after signing for chelsea? What about his abysmal lack of effort for the past year and especially this season? Even players like Gerrard and Carragher realised this and showed it on the pitch. How is it that he plays awful all season and then suddenly single handedly wins against chelsea? Sorry but on this one I think the true Torres was revealed. No shame and no class. I think however we need to forget him. Lets welcome in 2 guys who are itching to play for us. I really do believe that in the long run this transfer window will be seen to be one of our best.