Tuesday, February 1st, 2011. Considered by those who lived in Pagan times as the start of a new season, Liverpool fans awake throughout the world, to what is quite possibly the start of a new segment of what has been a season littered with many lows and the odd high.
The end of Hicks & Gillett, the painful demise of the likeable Roy Hodgson, the sale of our little chief, bad results followed by even worse results. Along the rocky road we did manage to surprisingly beat Chelsea at Anfield, top our Europa League group and re appoint Mr K Dalglish as manager. Undoubtedly the best moment is the latter – but what was to follow was very disappointing.
When London’s favourite Russian decided to flash his Ruble’s again, I, nor many red’s fans, expected those coins to land in the direction of Anfield, well certainly not in January and certainly not so close to the transfer window closing. We had of course experienced Chelski’s flirtation with Mr Torres in the past, but did we really think that this was the time when Fernando would move on?
Yes, Fernando wasn’t happy at the progress or lack of it by LFC under the previous regime – message to Senor Torres – neither was the rest of the squad or the fans. When club officials flew to South Africa to engage in talks with the player, it appeared that the future vision was outlined and that the Spanish hitman understood the path that lay ahead. In fact on 3rd August 2010 the player stated:
“My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed. I am looking forward to the challenge ahead.”
Great news. Now for life without Rafa. The rocky road had begun. Torres’s body language was obvious for all to see. Was he carrying an injury? Could it possibly be personal problems? Perhaps missing his family and sunny Spain? The last five days have clarified the situation. Torres wanted out. Over the course of the last few months the adoring Red’s faithful kept the faith and continued to defend and support THEIR number 9. The Kop bounced, despite setback after setback. Fans believed the tide would turn.
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I have had enough of our season so im jumping ship too – cya all at LFC – lol lol. If only it was that easy, but not not that fickle.
Fortunately thats not the LFC way – one for all and all for one.
We all got played by Torres since the season we finished 2nd. The following season he was injured and it’s rolled from there, especially Benitez’s final season. He was loved by all at LFC but he didnt love us back.
Still annoyed at what he has done – total disrespect. Hopefully he will be ‘happier’ at the bridge and fit in with all those primadonas and fakes. Match Made in Heaven maybe!
Hope he’s reading these post – you made a BIG mistake moving there. They wont support you like we did – through thick and thin, good or bad. They’ll pounce once you dont deliver then you’ll be off to another club that is of a higher standard maybe.
I don’t know why you are more upset about words than about the loss of a great player. The thing is, Liverpool fans are more gullible than most, so any Liverpool player has to feed them a steady diet of guff, the usual cascade if tripe about playing for the bestest club in the world with the bestest fans. And yet each and every one of your players would and will leave if the right offer comes along. Face it, there’s always a bigger club than you.
Presume you support a team that doesnt feed you bullcr4p and has a deep rooted history? Suggest you read up on your club before pointing fingers at others – ‘mate’
So Fernando, “there is not another level after Chelsea”, just remind me how many times Chelsea have actually won the European Cup?
None at all?
Well Manchester United have won it, so have Celtic, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and, of
course, the team you have just left have won it 5 times. These clubs all have what Chelsea lacks, HISTORY.
But in your eyes Chelsea are bigger than all of these, or was it just the money! I remember the last time a striker left Liverpool “to win trophies”.
His name was Michael Owen, he regretted it too!
Pls people stop hating. El nino is now a blue. Love that to live, hate him and DIE!
“ek traitor” is more like it…ungrateful scum..
I took his words hook line and sinker,but thats the way I am, you disappoint me young man.I dont know what the spanish for honest is but you dont seem to know the english
yeah im a gullable fan too who actually believed that honesty still existed. dont get me wrong if i was offered double my wages i’d be off too,but im on 10ph not 110g pw.how much do you need to be loyal. nothing to do with trophys all about the money i think
The truth is Torres should have considered his words carefully, and not tried to claim Chelsea are bigger than Liverpool.
David
http://keelbyunited.co.uk/blog/Under_13_1011_Blog_Deal_Parent.html
great scorer but should remember what happened to the likes of torress who just left the mersey like that!!! where are they now and what happened to them!!! well anyway good luck nando!!!