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Are Liverpool fans no better than Manchester United or Chelsea's money-mad masses?

American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have a lot to answer for. They are bringing sickness and betrayal - but some of Anfield's problems are much nearer home.

by hamzah khan on 20 January 2008

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There hasn't been an outbreak of depression among Liverpool fans. Ever. Always they know that they have to "Walk on, with hope in your heart." The only people capable of bring sickness to the club are Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

'Do Liverpool fans really want to see a bunch of overrated, overpriced players come to the club?'

Almost a year after their takeover, Liverpool look more hapless than ever before. Fans are being forced to take sides, feeling betrayed not only by the owners, but chief executive Rick Parry and president-for-life David Moores. Liverpool fans don't mind that Hicks and Gillett are American. What they don't like is the way they've gone behind Rafael Benitez's back and completely taken his dignity away.

The most troubling part is what they have done to change the identity of the club and its fans. Roam around on the Internet for a few minutes and you'll read the ratings for Liverpool players:

Steve Finnan: OK.
Jamie Carragher: Great.
John Arne Riise: Not Reds quality.
Javier Mascherano: For £17m? No way!!
Lucas Leiva: Shoulda gone to Man Utd, not worth it.
Jermaine Pennant: Absolutely sh**!
Xabi Alonso: Match winner to pub player.
Ryan Babel: Gives the ball away, flog him.
Dirk Kuyt: Expensive mistake.
Andrei Voronin: What do you expect for free?
Peter Crouch: Good ball retention; good finisher.
Fernando Torres: Fingers crossed.

Comments (8)

by Crazy Horse on January 20, 2008

This article illustrates the flaws in providing a forum for freelance journalists and amateurs and underlines the fact that for every Chris Bascombe/John Thompson & on a national level, Henry Winter there are a dozen Hamzah Khans

by Squiddy on January 20, 2008

While not disagreeing about the merits of this piece, lauding the work of serially deluded fantasists Bascombe and Thompson are even more a reason why Liverpool fans are in trouble.

by mike on January 20, 2008

thi s is not a bad piece but to my knowledge the manager bought bad, the player that came in except torres are not up for it. i think its time to cut the loses, thats why a new manager is needed.

by kc on January 20, 2008

new manager! benitez has done a great job and the fans ae behind him. its those americans that need to go. and i agree with this article i would hate liverpool fans to be compared to man u fans-they're two different kind of fans altogether.

by You sure are dumb on January 21, 2008

Who has won the Premiership the last 3 years? Chelsea and Man U "Do Liverpool fans really want to see a bunch of overrated, overpriced players come to the club? " you are a true idiot. Think Pennant will bring trophies? Watch a game them comment you fool!!!

by hamied on January 21, 2008

IF think that the name liver pool does rich toevery one aS IN EVERY WORLD AS THAT OF MAN UNITED. THEN YOU MUST SEE A PSYCHATRIC

by shpetim on January 21, 2008

we're the best best in the league.have u seen the eurotrip film?simply the best

by Redsfan on January 21, 2008

Rafas building; he cant get rid of everyone at once! give him time like SAF and AW have had. I want a good english spine, a great midfielder (or an underrated one that we can turn into a gem) and another striker to help torres.

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