Frank Ribery

[jaza]

Liverpool went from 66/1 this morning to favourites to sign ribery at 8/13 seen here on oddschecker.com the odds are skybet

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/football-specials/frank-ribery-specials/club-after-summer-transfer-window

Rafa could be pulling a fast one

[Fowler's God]

Liverpool went from 66/1 this morning to favourites to sign ribery at 8/13 seen here on oddschecker.com the odds are skybet

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/football-specials/frank-ribery-specials/club-after-summer-transfer-window

Rafa could be pulling a fast one


Same as Sky Bet I just posted in the Possible In and Out thread Jaza. Who knows....

[jaza]

Same as Sky Bet I just posted in the Possible In and Out thread Jaza. Who knows....

sorry lad didnt see it there. mods feel free to delete or merge

[mascherIANO]

not bad. ribery wouldnt be a bad addition at all.

[Fowler's God]

sorry lad didnt see it there. mods feel free to delete or merge

Merge!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[CHARMAC]

13/8 :eek: that's a very short price when you consider we have as much chance of signing Ribery as spurs :)

[Fowler's God]

13/8 :eek: that's a very short price when you consider we have as much chance of signing Ribery as spurs :)

8/13 even shorter...

[stiffler]

Thats crazzzzzy.

There must have been some BIGGGG money on him to push him in from 66s

[Rover 609]

not bad. ribery wouldnt be a bad addition at all.

Wouldnt be bad!!!! Are ye for real lad,if he signs for us i'll stain me pants!!!!Would be mind ****in blowing signing but cant believe it will happen but as bookies slash odds money talks so it looks like at least that Rafa has made a move.His statement today though that transfer fees are crazy suggests its a no go though.

[D-Red]

Absolutely nuts! Sky-Bet must be getting confused with another Ribery playing in the youths in the arse-whole of France or something.



PS tut tut, Jamie cogging other people's posts again!! :D

[CHARMAC]

8/13 even shorter...

;)

[CF999]

oh my god please please please happen.

[byrnetred]

if madrid cant afford him how the fuk can we?

[dubit10]

Absolutely nuts! Sky-Bet must be getting confused with another Ribery playing in the youths in the arse-whole of France or something.



PS tut tut, Jamie cogging other people's posts again!! :D

If Ribery is going to join any club in England why not the most successful club side EVER in England? If we are going to win the league we need to sign the likes of Ribery IMO and enough of the unknowns.

[jaza]

Confirmed Ribery

[4tothefloor]

Skybet have done stuff like this before and nothing came of it so I haven't got my hopes up. Would be some signing though :D

[D-Red]

If Ribery is going to join any club in England why not the most successful club side EVER in England? If we are going to win the league we need to sign the likes of Ribery IMO and enough of the unknowns.

Fully agree. I'm just being realistic mate!

Munich want 40 million. Are Hicks and Gillett about to let that happen?

[Juan]

They said theres been "A flood of bets on him to join Liverpool"
i reckon its complete bollox... Akin to a publicity stunt.

[5starpool]

One of the less believeable stories of the summer imo.

[Melion]

Not good enough anyway, id rather 40m went on Villa or Kun

[dubit10]

Fully agree. I'm just being realistic mate!

Munich want 40 million. Are Hicks and Gillett about to let that happen?

As much as i hate Hicks and Gillette it does'nt take away from the fact that if they are to make us into the money making force they want us to be it means spending big. IMO 40m would be crazy money for a player like Ribery but if that's what Rafa wants then who am i to disagree.:)

[carpe diem]

Skybet this afternoon brought Franck Ribery in from 66/1 to 8/13 to join Liverpool.

The firm took a number of bets this afternoon after the French winger had last week ruled out a move to England.

Ribery's price was lowered and backed throughout the day before the Harrogate-based firm made the Bayern Munich player odds-on to join the Anfield club.

Skybet’s Dale Tempest said: "Every price we have put up has been taken on Ribery moving to Liverpool, which has left us stumped as in recent weeks he has been liked with every other club but the Reds!

"After seeing money for him to join Man United and Real Madrid at the same time that Bayern Munich say he’s going nowhere, we’ve now seen a flood of bets on him to join Liverpool.

"8/13 may seem a very short price but after the losses we made last week on Michael Owen, who was gambled down from 20/1 to move to Manchester United, we are taking no chances."

[D-Red]

As much as i hate Hicks and Gillette it does'nt take away from the fact that if they are to make us into the money making force they want us to be it means spending big. IMO 40m would be crazy money for a player like Ribery but if that's what Rafa wants then who am i to disagree.:)

Man I'm not arguing.

All I'm saying is The story is a load of poney!

(and if it turns out to be true after me saying all this then I better take a holiday fairly sharpish! :D)

[SUPERFAN]

Not good enough anyway, id rather 40m went on Villa
abso-fcukin-lutely!
i'm still clinging to the dream lads and i'm not going to let go of it till he goes to real or barca...

[barrydoherty]

Never going to happen, pity you can't lay on skybet would make yourself a killing :D

[D-Red]

Superfan really left himself in "Limbo" with that phone comment!

Haha! Coat please!

[CF999]

Not good enough anyway, id rather 40m went on Villa or Kun

Ribery's not good enough? Do you watch Bundesliga?

[CF999]

abso-fcukin-lutely!
i'm still clinging to the dream lads and i'm not going to let go of it till he goes to real or barca...

Where would you play Villa? Would you go back to 4-4-2?

[SUPERFAN]

Superfan really left himself in "Limbo" with that phone comment!

Haha! Coat please!

billox,i thought nobody seen it...:D

[CHARMAC]

Fully agree. I'm just being realistic mate!

Munich want 40 million. Are Hicks and Gillett about to let that happen?

Maybe we have new owners :eek: could it be we've been taken over secretly by some filty rich arabs :) ala Man City :cool::D

[D-Red]

billox,i thought nobody seen it...:D

haha, there's always one smart-ass around to catch you mate! :D

[SUPERFAN]

Where would you play Villa? Would you go back to 4-4-2?

if xabi goes (and he would have to to fund it) i would put gerrard back in the middle with masch,villa behind nando.
more of a 4-4-1-1 i suppose...

[armaghred]

Few bookies have stopped taken bets on him joining us.:eek:

[Juan]

Few bookies have stopped taken bets on him joining us.:eek:
Seriously? which ones mate?

[armaghred]

Mate works for toals and thats why he just said.

[GaryMc]

Fookin hell, only thing I can think of is that Real will fork out 35 million for Alonso and Rafa is going to blow it on Ribery. In my opinion that would be savage value as Ribery is a lot younger than Alonso and could provide that cutting edge from the left

[sean]

Would love to know who has actually been placing all this money on him signing for us. It reminds me of the betting market when Ireland were looking for a new manager, I think there was an odds on favourite every second day due to the influx of bets that were being placed on a particular manager on certain days.

[liamo3]

Way too ugly for us!!!!

[Monty]

Way too ugly for us!!!!

Ahem, Dirk!!:eek::D

[mascherIANO]

Way too ugly for us!!!!

i agree id rather we spent 40 million on a looker like villa or something.

[barrydoherty]

Ahem, Dirk!!:eek::D

Yeah and Ribery got an excuse whats Kuyt's excuse :p

[mascherIANO]

Yeah and Ribery got an excuse whats Kuyt's excuse :p

kuyt is beautiful in his own way though.

[GaryMc]

Holy Shite... He is on the squad list without a number now

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/




















Only Joking:D:D:D:D

[Ron1892]

Way too ugly for us!!!!

He's a Gary Neville lookalike.....Yuk....:mad:

[robbie st leger]

ah ye bollix was looking up and down for that one :(

[gav003]

Kopirish- You are pure evil- I've a mind to ban you for that :D Safe to say I was got hook line and sinker. I think I'm dreaming but there's little wrong with that while at work... Ribery would be a great No 7!!

[CrazyHorse]

Not good enough anyway, id rather 40m went on Villa or Kun

Oh??

I think you'd change your stance if you seen him in a red shirt...

He's an outstanding footballer who will break his bollox for any team he's in, and not just attacking either.

Cant think this is gonna happen, but if it did.............!!!
Wow, just... WOW!!!

[dking]

Kopirish- You are pure evil- I've a mind to ban you for that :D Safe to say I was got hook line and sinker. I think I'm dreaming but there's little wrong with that while at work... Ribery would be a great No 7!!

i think you might be right there .

[bobby benitez]

I'd cream myself if we got him. Super player (unless he ends up at Chelsea, then he's just an ugly c*nt), defo fit to wear the number 7.

Its most likey never gonna happen but its great to be linked with some superstars for a change.

[Melion]

Oh??

I think you'd change your stance if you seen him in a red shirt...

He's an outstanding footballer who will break his bollox for any team he's in, and not just attacking either.

Cant think this is gonna happen, but if it did.............!!!
Wow, just... WOW!!!

I've been watching him for the last few years. Ive never seen what all the hype is tbh. Fair enough, he works hard but we have Dirk for that. He doesnt score enough goals to be considered top class IMO.

[david_w]

Not good enough anyway, id rather 40m went on Villa or Kun

WHAT?? He is the perfect player for our system.

[midg23]

I've been watching him for the last few years. Ive never seen what all the hype is tbh. Fair enough, he works hard but we have Dirk for that. He doesnt score enough goals to be considered top class IMO.

To be honest, i half agree with this statement, the only thing is he DOES pass players and WHIP the ball into the box, and with the likes of Dirk, Torres and Captain Fantastic arriving in the box that would be a great thing for us

[dking]

I've been watching him for the last few years. Ive never seen what all the hype is tbh. Fair enough, he works hard but we have Dirk for that. He doesnt score enough goals to be considered top class IMO.


Any time I seen him (which granted isnt that much) he looks decent, plus
did i not read somewhere he scored 20 last season?

[Melion]

According to wiki, which is of course the fountain of all knowledge ;) , he scored 14 last season. Id be interested to know how many were pens.

[Melion]

To be honest, i half agree with this statement, the only thing is he DOES pass players and WHIP the ball into the box, and with the likes of Dirk, Torres and Captain Fantastic arriving in the box that would be a great thing for us

That side of his game is brilliant, but i think we could find someone cheaper to do the same thing while holding onto Xabi.

[midg23]

That side of his game is brilliant, but i think we could find someone cheaper to do the same thing while holding onto Xabi.

i would love to keep alonso becuase imo he was one of the best midielders in the premiership last year and ya we could probably get a cheaper winger, or maybe Reira would step up his game:rolleyes:

BUT are we all forgetting about Yossi

[dking]

According to wiki, which is of course the fountain of all knowledge ;) , he scored 14 last season. Id be interested to know how many were pens.

a bit like myself ;)

he takes pens too?!?!
not on our team he won't :rolleyes:

[graham]

I agree Id rather it be Kun or Villa and I'm not gonna get into formations etc again because this thread is about Ribery to Liverpool. If this is true, I think its very possible LFC have been bought over and they havn't told the press yet

[dking]

That side of his game is brilliant, but i think we could find someone cheaper to do the same thing while holding onto Xabi.

agree

I agree Id rather it be Kun or Villa and I'm not gonna get into formations etc again because this thread is about Ribery to Liverpool. If this is true, I think its very possible LFC have been bought over and they havn't told the press yet
:D

[dk.lfc]

say a prayer

[JMurray#8]

I agree Id rather it be Kun or Villa and I'm not gonna get into formations etc again because this thread is about Ribery to Liverpool. If this is true, I think its very possible LFC have been bought over and they havn't told the press yet

Any slightest sniff of the club been bought and it would have been all over the papers, no way the club could have/ in talks to have a new owner without it been in some paper...

[D-Red]

I've already said I think this Ribery thing is Pie in the Sky.

BUT just for the sake of argument, IF we were going buy Ribery, then we'd have to sell Alonso.

So would you rather keep Alonso or sign Ribery?

My answer would be Alonso, Alonso, Alonso.


And anyway all this based on a few numpties wasting their money in the bookies!

[graham]

Any slightest sniff of the club been bought and it would have been all over the papers, no way the club could have/ in talks to have a new owner without it been in some paper...

I just said it was possible I dont wanna start spreading rumours I heard or anything. Just that if he all of a sudden has that type of money then they may have been bought over and kept secret in the agreement so as not to drive up prices and such

[jaza]

I've already said I think this Ribery thing is Pie in the Sky.

BUT just for the sake of argument, IF we were going buy Ribery, then we'd have to sell Alonso.

So would you rather keep Alonso or sign Ribery?

My answer would be Alonso, Alonso, Alonso.


And anyway all this based on a few numpties wasting their money in the bookies!
Dont be suprised if Liverpool have more money for transfers than everyone thinks. Ever notice how on sky all transfers prices are shown except liverpools who are always undisclosed including Glen Jo . Id say Rafa has a trick up his sleave yet although im not saying its Ribery but I think he has more to spend than most people think. Thats my opinion.

[travis]

Lads what the fcuk is goin on ??? I go away for a few hours and your all talking about us signing Frank Ribery..

[jaza]

I just said it was possible I dont wanna start spreading rumours I heard or anything. Just that if he all of a sudden has that type of money then they may have been bought over and kept secret in the agreement so as not to drive up prices and such
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/

[D-Red]

Dont be suprised if Liverpool have more money for transfers than everyone thinks. Ever notice how on sky all transfers prices are shown except liverpools who are always undisclosed including Glen Jo . Id say Rafa has a trick up his sleave yet although im not saying its Ribery but I think he has more to spend than most people think. Thats my opinion.

Possibly 20 million Jamie. Maybe even slightly more. Never 40 mill though surely

[dking]

I've already said I think this Ribery thing is Pie in the Sky.
BUT just for the sake of argument, IF we were going buy Ribery, then we'd have to sell Alonso.

So would you rather keep Alonso or sign Ribery?

My answer would be Alonso, Alonso, Alonso.


And anyway all this based on a few numpties wasting their money in the bookies!

Skybet's Dale Tempest told sports betting website oddspreview.com.

"8/13 may seem a very short price but after the losses we made last week on Michael Owen, who was gambled down from 20/1 to move to Manchester United, we are taking no chances."

your most probably right ,but,
for a minute there while reading this thread it was like the old days when we where linked /got the best players , lets enjoyed it , its no harm.

[jaza]

Possibly 20 million Jamie. Maybe even slightly more. Never 40 mill though surely

You never know

[robbie st leger]

According to wiki, which is of course the fountain of all knowledge ;) , he scored 14 last season. Id be interested to know how many were pens.

he got 20 last season with 17 assists pretty average eh!

[graham]

I think the bookies have suspended bets now

[Juan]

Lads what the fcuk is goin on ??? I go away for a few hours and your all talking about us signing Frank Ribery..
We were all on a session..and got pissed! dont mind us:D

[MrsPepe]

We were all on a session..and got pissed! dont mind us:D

howie escaped ???:eek:

[CrazyHorse]

According to wiki, which is of course the fountain of all knowledge ;) , he scored 14 last season. Id be interested to know how many were pens.

didn't a certain Nando Torres average 14 for Athlti before moving to us?

Honestly, Ribery would be the ideal player for us...

[zed]

I think the bookies have suspended bets now

Whats going on there loads of the sites have suspended betting? Its on all transfers though.

[robbie st leger]

+1
fantastic midfielder with end product

[Melion]

he got 20 last season with 17 assists pretty average eh!

False im afraid

[midg23]

False im afraid

Think he actually only scored 14, 9 in bundesliga, dont know how many assists though

[kingofthekop]

Lads theres no smoke without fire. Have any of ye ever met a poor bookie?? I reckon there could be a cash+player there somewhere. I reckon someone like babel could go the other way. Would be fantastic for the club.

[CrazyHorse]

Ribery got 20 goals and 17 assists in 52 games for club and country.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=42968&cc=5739

That is quite good as wingers go.

Now, where does he sign??

[SOC]

Lads theres no smoke without fire. Have any of ye ever met a poor bookie?? I reckon there could be a cash+player there somewhere. I reckon someone like babel could go the other way. Would be fantastic for the club.

You never see a bookie on a bike as they say!!!!

I dont want Ribery no way, never liked him, they once labelled him the next Zidane as far as I remember! Bruno Cheyrou was also labelled that!

[midg23]

You never see a bookie on a bike as they say!!!!

I dont Ribery no way, never liked him, they once labelled him the next Zidane as far as I remember! Bruno Cheyrou was also labelled that!

So was Samir Nasri:rolleyes:

[SOC]

Lads what the fcuk is goin on ??? I go away for a few hours and your all talking about us signing Frank Ribery..

Shocking I know! There have been big gambles like this before on managers etc and they dont happen. I hope we dont get Ribery, I aint a fan of him but sure we will see what happens.

[kingofthekop]

Lads lets to honest. Hes a well better player than Cheyrou or Nasri. We need an out and out winger. picture him beating defenders and supplying El Nino. Has a nice sound to it

[bobby benitez]

You never see a bookie on a bike as they say!!!!

I dont want Ribery no way, never liked him, they once labelled him the next Zidane as far as I remember! Bruno Cheyrou was also labelled that!

Whats your point? If he is not as good as Zidane we dont sign him? I respect your standards but Zidane is in the top 10 players EVER.

[Juan]

skybet got their fiftten minutes of fame,with this stunt.

[jaza]

Whats your point? If he is not as good as Zidane we dont sign him? I respect your standards but Zidane is in the top 10 players EVER.

I think he was being sarcastic although its hard to see where sarcasm end and sincerity begins half the time.

[JMurray#8]

Is it only sky bet who has dropped their prices or is it the majority of bookies?

[CrazyHorse]

Whats your point? If he is not as good as Zidane we dont sign him? I respect your standards but Zidane is in the top 10 players EVER.

+1

Actually, I'd probs have Zizou in my top 5 ever!!

But if Ribery aint up to scratch, fcuk 'em!!

:)

[bobby benitez]

+1

Actually, I'd probs have Zizou in my top 5 ever!!

But if Ribery aint up to scratch, fcuk 'em!!

:)

I was gonna say top 3 but its too late to get involved in that argument.

[Niall]

Is it only sky bet who has dropped their prices or is it the majority of bookies?

Paddy Power & William have stopped bets afaik

[SOC]

Whats your point? If he is not as good as Zidane we dont sign him? I respect your standards but Zidane is in the top 10 players EVER.

I dont rate Frank Ribery, something about him that I feel he aint what people think he is. 'Over-rated' is the word I would use. I brought up he was once labelled the next Zidane as I hate when I see that, people labelling players the next '......', Frank Ribery couldnt lace Zizou's boots. Zidane was always in my eyes the best player in the world in his pomp, he was great to watch.

All in all thats just my opinion on Ribery, as you can see I dont like or rate him and wouldnt want him at Liverpool but thats just me, he may well come and set the premier league a light and my opinion of him might change.

[corcaigh]

wow, where did this come from??!!! personally, i havent seen that much of him so i wont judge but i did see him against Barca in the Nou Camp and he was probably the only player this season to give them serious problems. it was just a shame everyone else on his side were rubbish!

[CrazyHorse]

He may well come and set the premier league a light and my opinion of him might change.

better with us than anyone else

[kingofthekop]

better with us than anyone else

+1

[Gerry]

Frank Ribery couldnt lace Zizou's boots.


You could say that abour 99.9% of players playing in the world right now, not many come even close so its pointless trying to compare people to zidane !

[JMurray#8]

Zidane himself is a fan of him anyway, said he should go to his ex club real madrid so if zidane rates him he can't be too bad. Probably won't go down as a player of zidane's quality but there's no doubt the guy is a quality player. Would love to see the look on the mancs faces if he did come to anfield after they couldn't sign him themselves...

[SOC]

You could say that abour 99.9% of players playing in the world right now, not many come even close so its pointless trying to compare people to zidane !

Thats true enough alright! My friend has a signed shirt from him, its his prized possession! He used to work in Adidas in London & dealt with players from alot of the london clubs and the odd time met other footballers.

To stick to the thread, Frank Ribery, I would rather see the money spent elsewhere but Rafa knows best!

[stamullenredmen]

just for a reality check this type of market is like the next manager ones,ie if someone put 100e on with a bookie the odds goes down massively like if someone put a couple of grand on a horse.as well as that wasnt henry seen all over liverpool a couple of years back??????????????????

[david_w]

Lads are ye serious. Ribery is an awesome player. He would walk into any team in the world. Even Barca would find a slot for him somewhere. He is one of the best players in the world. If we got him it would be amazing.

How do people not rate him? Also he shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence as Cheyrou and Nasri, he is miles better than both of them.

[SOC]

just for a reality check this type of market is like the next manager ones,ie if someone put 100e on with a bookie the odds goes down massively like if someone put a couple of grand on a horse.as well as that wasnt henry seen all over liverpool a couple of years back??????????????????

Your right about the next manager markets but to be backed from 66/1 into 8/13 or whatever it was last at thats a hell of a gamble.

[CrazyHorse]

A quality footballer, imagine him on the left flank!!

6mIZvDD0RkQ

[Aido82]

do ye not remember we are skint. We dont have 40mill to pi$$ away so if getting ribery means selling alonso or masher then no way, we can do without

[david_w]

I agree, its a pipe dream but doesnt take away from the fact he is a wonderful player.

[CrazyHorse]

do ye not remember we are skint. We dont have 40mill to pi$$ away so if getting ribery means selling alonso or masher then no way, we can do without

True.. t'is a pipe dream alright, but thinking about holding onto those players and having Ribery in the team for next season are happy thoughts!!

Theres no harm in that!
:)

[corcaigh]

is anyone actually reporting on this possible move or is it all betting patterns/hot air?!

[F@ces]

Is there a full moon tonight? Ribery in this team would be f*cking

AWESOME.

The only odds that would be dropping would be those related to Liverpool winning the league.

[Juan]

is anyone actually reporting on this possible move or is it all betting patterns/hot air?!
its hot air mate.... a pr stunt.

[Fowler-9-]

8/13 even shorter...

Maybe Rafa put the 20 million he has in his budget on him signing for us at 66/1 andgot a bridging loan......

:D only way this deal is possible.

[scousepaddy]

we where odds on for henry two years ago! i cant see us spending 40 mil on him but being linked with the worlds best is bleedin good fun

[justydawson]

sorry those goals were awesome...

I want him!

[serpheus]

Love to see it happen but the bookies only took about 200 quid on him joining us which was enough to bring his odds way down.

[Niall]

Odds on say Sky now:p:D:D:D

[graham]

I think its quite obvious whats happened here. Bayarn came in for Voronin and Rafa said he'd only let him go if the deal included Ribery + cash. Rafa has believed for some time now that Ribery has the correct age, quality, mentality and character thats needed to take this team forward. This is clear no?

[MrsPepe]

I think its quite obvious whats happened here. Bayarn came in for Voronin and Rafa said he'd only let him go if the deal included Ribery + cash. Rafa has believed for some time now that Ribery has the correct age, quality, mentality and character thats needed to take this team forward. This is clear no?

tis a fact:)

[eoinlfc101]

fantastic winger exactly what we need even if its just a pr stunt however would love to give him our number 7 shirt, but theres something fishy about this its very very similiar to city and robhino is there a takeover currently in the process with the deadline fast upon us, and since we are som broke can some1 tell me where is the money coming for new contracts,

i know im dreaming but its very nice been linked with the worlds best rather than second rate players: zenden,kewell,pennant,tugay etc

[RedRuairi]

Good God....the heart hopes its true but the head says its a PR stunt

[LFC_Mark]

what the fcuk??? i go training last night and theres nothing goin on, i get to work this morning and were linked with scarface,for anyone saying this lad aint good why do you think every top club in europe has been linked or made bids for this fella?? its cause he is class , if this ends up been true there will be scarface no.7 on the back of my jersey next year thats for sure,the bloke is quality :D

[eoinlfc101]

what the hell is going on today first ribery now sky have linked us to cambiasso next week i think will be a defining week from sky:

Skysports.com understands Liverpool are lining up a move for Inter Milan's Esteban Cambiasso in case they lose either Xabi Alonso or Javier Mascherano.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez is fighting to keep hold of midfield duo Alonso and Mascherano with the pair being strongly linked with moves to Spain.

Big-spending Real Madrid have openly declared their interest in Alonso, while Barcelona have refused to rule out a bid for Mascherano.

Benitez insists the pair will not be leaving Merseyside, but he is thought to be drawing up possible replacements in case he loses one or both of them with Cambiasso thought to be at the top of his wanted list.

Cambiasso has established himself as a key player for Inter since his arrival from Real Madrid in 2004 and Jose Mourinho would be loath to lose him.

Benitez is thought to be a big admirer of Cambiasso and could step up his interest if he loses either of his two midfield stars before the close of the transfer window.

[Paddser]

what the hell is going on today first ribery now sky have linked us to cambiasso next week i think will be a defining week from sky:

Skysports.com understands Liverpool are lining up a move for Inter Milan's Esteban Cambiasso in case they lose either Xabi Alonso or Javier Mascherano.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez is fighting to keep hold of midfield duo Alonso and Mascherano with the pair being strongly linked with moves to Spain.

Big-spending Real Madrid have openly declared their interest in Alonso, while Barcelona have refused to rule out a bid for Mascherano.

Benitez insists the pair will not be leaving Merseyside, but he is thought to be drawing up possible replacements in case he loses one or both of them with Cambiasso thought to be at the top of his wanted list.

Cambiasso has established himself as a key player for Inter since his arrival from Real Madrid in 2004 and Jose Mourinho would be loath to lose him.

Benitez is thought to be a big admirer of Cambiasso and could step up his interest if he loses either of his two midfield stars before the close of the transfer window.

If my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle.

[Niall]

Liverpool in shock bid for Ribery

Liverpool are set to make a shock move for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery....

British bookmakers have today dramatically slashed the odds on Ribery moving to Anfield from 66/1 to 8/13.

This unusual transfer story has been backed up by similar betting cirumstances surrounding Michael Owen's shock move to Manchester United.

Reports from England have suggested that Reds manager Rafael Benitez will make a big-money offer to sign the highly sought-after French international.

Real Madrid, Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal have all been linked with Ribery but so far Liverpool's name has never mentioned.
Bayern Munich have already stated Ribery is not for sale but the winger has already stated his desire to leave the German club.

This news will definitely raise doubts over the futures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano. In order to secure Ribery, Liverpool may have sell first before making this huge transfer outlay.

The Reds want to keep the pair, but their tight budget means Benitez - who has already splashed more than £17 million on Glen Johnson - will have to sell before making another big buy.

Speculation is that Liverpool could also put together a player-exchange deal involving Andreas Dossena, Andriy Voronin and Ryan Babel plus £25million cash.

espnstar.com

[midg23]

[QUOTE=Niall;196740]already splashed more than £17 million on Glen Johnson /QUOTE]

Afaik it was only 10million because pompey owed money for crouchy, same incidence ith Robbie Keane going back to Spurs, we paid 3 million for a "loan" of him for 6 months,

So imo if he got £20m, - £10 for Johnson = £10 to spend, bye bye Andy Vorinin and Andy Dossena, which i reckon could get between 12 and 15m for them both(shocking i know:eek:) so the kitty is now back up to £22m,

If any of those players were to be bought by Munich they would be offset against Ribery if Benitez actually wanted him, so maybe Bye Bye to Babel and MAYBE someone like El Zhar aswell to Munich, and Lets not forget didnt Gillett sell his 70%+ share in his Hockey team for a reported £330m, maybe he decided to give Rafa some extra spending money this summer.

And so The RAFALUTION begins

[midg23]

Ribery is now down to 5/4 to join Liverpool, odds on favourite

[eoinlfc101]

is this actually going to happen

[LFC_Mark]

is this actually going to happen

hope so mate, this would be a f**kin brilliant signing if we get him:D

[armaghred]

Guy from sky bet said it was 12 punters caused the story.

Was 33/1 when 12 people put a few grand on, so sky bet reduced the odds after fear from taking another hit after owen to UTD.

The same 12 people bet again - odds reduced, bet again, odds reduced....

This game was played until these people stopped betting.

He said other people then got in the hope of making a few quid - hence the close book over potential fear of big loss.

Doesnt mean its a high possibility....Could be many reasons why the original punters placed the bets....To change the odds on behalf of another club possibly

[midg23]

is this actually going to happen

hope so mate, this would be a f**kin brilliant signing if we get him:D

Doubt it will happen though, but yeah would be a great signing if it did

[midg23]

Guy from sky bet said it was 12 punters caused the story.

Was 33/1 when 12 people put a few grand on, so sky bet reduced the odds after fear from taking another hit after owen to UTD.

The same 12 people bet again - odds reduced, bet again, odds reduced....

This game was played until these people stopped betting.

He said other people then got in the hope of making a few quid - hence the close book over potential fear of big loss.

Doesnt mean its a high possibility....Could be many reasons why the original punters placed the bets....To change the odds on behalf of another club possibly

Also could've been betting with bookies money as to lure other punters in making big wagers, then close betting not to arrouse suspesion(sp)

[eoinlfc101]

Doubt it will happen though, but yeah would be a great signing if it did

its a pity we haven got money to follow this through as such

[bryanod]

Publicity stunt of the proportions of Paddy Power and Ryanair.

[justydawson]

i pray that articles true above.

Dont loose Alonso, dont loose mascha - sign ribery and I will be bouncing

Rafa do the job!

[graham]

I just checked that odds checker link and he's at 6/4. Which is the same odds for him to stay at Bayarn

[MR KING KENNY]

the bookies dont really get it wrong

[graham]

the bookies dont really get it wrong

They were right about Owen and I thought it was a joke when I heard they'd slashed the odds on him

[titti]

Lads get on betfair and lay the feck out of him , free money i think ,we dont have the money to compete with players like that , lay lay lay , im in work so will try lay him tonight when i get home ,

[Niall]

Meanwhile, despite the surge of publicity surrounding an internet betting company, Liverpool are not in the running to sign Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery.

The firm in question had slashed their odds on £60m rated Ribery becoming a Reds player.

But Liverpool’s transfer budget is on a much more modest scale than those clubs who really are in the race for the Frenchman – who does not figure on Benitez’s summer shopping list.

[GaryMc]

Lads get on betfair and lay the feck out of him , free money i think ,we dont have the money to compete with players like that , lay lay lay , im in work so will try lay him tonight when i get home ,

There is no market for him on betfair :)

[travis]

Lads get on betfair and lay the feck out of him , free money i think ,we dont have the money to compete with players like that , lay lay lay , im in work so will try lay him tonight when i get home ,

I think he's married titti ???

[MrsPepe]

I think he's married titti ???

pmsl:D

[barrydoherty]

There is no market for him on betfair :)

Thats what I checked last night aswell was going lump on for the lay :D

[eoinlfc101]

lads whats going on

[titti]

Super lads , i like him alot , cant lay him so ,

[eoinlfc101]

just found this on goal.com from last summer

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Liverpool To Offer ₤20m For Ribery
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly preparing an ambitious bid for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery…
31 May 2008 09:37:30
Photo GalleryZoomFranck Ribery - Bayern Munich
Related LinksThe French international, widely tipped to star for Les Bleus at EURO 2008 next month, has catapulted himself to superstardom since his arrival in Bavaria last summer.

The 25-year-old journeyman is now recognised as one of the most dangerous wingers in the game, alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

His performances for Bayern have alerted some of the biggest clubs in Europe, and reports from Germany claim Liverpool will offer ₤20 million for the former Marseille man.

Benitez is keen to strengthen his attacking options over the summer, and has been monitoring a number of wide players, including La Liga stars Maxi Rodriguez and Albert Riera.

Ribery’s ability to play right across the pitch will no doubt attract the former Valencia boss, as will the Frenchman’s supreme understanding with Bayern hitman Luca Toni.

Benitez is planning to build a team around star striker Fernando Torres, and Ribery could prove a stunning addition alongside

[titti]

I would have at least layed him for 300 euro , free holiday money , it shows that its just a few bookies trying to get a few quid , we have two mean feckers running and ruining the club so dont think so lads ,

[legend24]

wat an amazing signing this wud be lads,but in all fairness,out of our league money wise!! we jus cudnt compete wi real/barca/chavski for him!

[dub24]

yeah i heard this from a man utd supporter the problem is does this mean xabi or javi out of the two one is leaving because4 i think we have our quota of top class midfielders or will he be a wing player and by liverpool buying ribery would this mean real madrid can get xabi hope not i rate xabi much higher than ribery keep up the good work guys talk later

[davadov]

Would be an incredible signing, Torres was the last signing that got me really excited, this would be easily on a par. I can't see it happening though. If we sign Ribery and keep Masch and Alonso then the 8/1 I got on the reds winning the league (from a Leeds fan) this season will be looking very good.

[noodge74]

I seen dale tempest from skybet and he said they cut the ods from 66/1 to 33/1 after just £200 being bet on it in 30 mins by about a dozen people so must just be talkin of £10/£20 bets so I wouldnt be getting too excited. He then said each time they cut the odds the same people put more money on but I dont understand this! Why would the people with the so called information not put all the money on at the biggest odds the had at the beginning rather than wait for them to be cut before putting more on!Tempest said they are just afraid of being burnt like they did with michael owen whos odds were bet down from 20/1 but it just doesnt smell right to me!!

[Bren100]

Rafa has one trick up his sleeve this summer, this could be it.

Without getting too carried away, he is a good player, but he is not proven at the top of club football though so still would be a risk. Short odds just means no-one wants to get stung if its true.

Hope its true and the price is right.

[Niall]

Meanwhile, despite the surge of publicity surrounding an internet betting company, Liverpool are not in the running to sign Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery.

The firm in question had slashed their odds on £60m rated Ribery becoming a Reds player.

But Liverpool’s transfer budget is on a much more modest scale than those clubs who really are in the race for the Frenchman – who does not figure on Benitez’s summer shopping list.

I posted above earlier. It's from Tony Barrett in the Echo so can take it we won't be signing Ribery.:(

[Paddser]

I posted above earlier. It's from Tony Barrett in the Echo so can take it we won't be signing Ribery.:(

Im shocked :eek: Thought it was a done deal. Bleeding Parry again :rolleyes::)

[Rover 609]

I posted above earlier. It's from Tony Barrett in the Echo so can take it we won't be signing Ribery.:(

I thought he might of waited till after the euromillions draw tonight before writing that piece.:cool:

[Niall]

I thought he might of waited till after the euromillions draw tonight before writing that piece.:cool:

:D

[Goulet]

Would like to see it happen but i have my doubts. Bookies stopped taking bets on Henry to join us a couple years ago but he signed for barca a week later. don't think so lads.

[justydawson]

i want to know how the betting could be changed so much, and whats the legalality of it all

[rushiekop]

i want to know how the betting could be changed so much, and whats the legalality of it all

Wouldn't take much money to lower the odds in that type of market. Bookies running scared.

[justydawson]

yeah but people wont bet money on things of that nature...
no smoke without fire. I say a bids in.

Skybet hasnt proven me wrong yet this season with odds!

[Rover 609]

yeah but people wont bet money on things of that nature...
no smoke without fire. I say a bids in.

Skybet hasnt proven me wrong yet this season with odds!

My feeling was that Rafa made an enquiry and a few in the know took the value in the price.Barretts announcement today that theres not interest from LFC is enough for me now to know its bullshit.

[rushiekop]

People will bet on anything. What about last season when a certain bookies closed the book on Raffa been gone by the following weekend.

[graham]

I dunno, there's probably nothing to it. But the odds are about 2/1 at the moment I think. They still havn't regulated. I suppose it cant be written off just yet for that reason. I have huge respect for TB, but I doubt he knows the clubs financial situation. It's a long shot to presume the club have about more than say ball park 20 - 25 Million sterling right now. But only Rafa and the accountants know for sure

[robbie st leger]

False im afraid

9 bundesliga - 4 champs lge and 1 other for bayern and 6 for france make it 20 for the season

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=42968&cc=5739

[midg23]

Just Seen it there

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez does not expect to make any further signings for 'big, big money' after being linked with a bid for Franck Ribery.

Bayern Munich winger Ribery had been backed in to odds-on favouritism to join Liverpool following a summer of speculation over his future.

However, Benitez has seemingly ruled out a move for the France international, who has previously stated he would either stay at Bayern or join Real Madrid.

Having spent in the region of £17million to sign Glen Johnson from Portsmouth, Benitez is not planning any more major transfer deals.

"I will be really pleased if we can keep this squad together because I don't think we need to do too many things," said Benitez.

"I don't think we'll be signing anyone else for big, big money, just maybe the ones who can fit into our team.

"Right now we are just thinking of improving the fitness of the players, not thinking about the transfer market.

"We have the quality there and we will have our chances again."

Benitez's priority is trying to keep Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso at Anfield, with the midfield duo consistently linked with a move to Spain.

[corcaigh]

safe to say this thread can be closed. nice to dream though and getting linked to such a hot property can't be hurtful.