"Not sure Southampton can be classed as 'strong competition' in the transfer market. Oh well, we got him in the end. Looking forward to seeing him put the jersey on and turn on the style...
YNWA"
"In 3 years times we are going to become a great european force again. Henderson/Sterling/Suso/Coutunho/Shelvey/Sturridge/Borini will have good experience and can make us great. BR must make full use of the potential of these youngsters. YNWA"
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BR Please Observe and Get This Player....>>>>>
Daniele Cacia from Hellas Verona (Italy Serie B) fantastic forward!!!!!!!long shooting range!!!!!!"
"The lad has potential but has he got the heart to be a star in PL? Certainly has the ability and tight control. At 20 he can only get better. Welcome aboard young man, we are behind you 100%"
"Hope he is a good catch, now we got him , go after Jack Butland from Birmingham
good price and Pepe is out a lot at the moment, buy him and loan him back to Birmingham at least until the end of the season
hope Philippe works out not like the others we have had from the Italian leagues, remember them "
"its a shame you didnt try a bit harder for a world class player like Sneijder instead of all these kids we keep buying.. we are turning into Arsenal and that means no trophies for the foreseeable future... oh and we will sell our best players over the next few years for a big profit at the same time... "
"now to get him familier with lfc lucas might help with this problem. I wonder if we have made a big hit, the premiership is tough he needs to have aggression in his locker"
"Great news, lets give him a chance to acclimatise to the premiership, remember how hard Lucas found it at first, then again he could hit the ground running as long as the squad look after him."
"I'M PERSONALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING COUTINHO PLAY, DEFINITELY NEED TO LOOK AFTER HIM, AS HE IS A GIFTED PLAYER, I HOPE HE BECOMES A POLISHED GEM NOW ITSELF, 'GO FORTH N WIN, DONT CONCEDE GOALS !'"
"You gained some respect with this deal Ian, job well done. This may turn out to be a fearher in your hat. Just make sure Borell has a chat with him before he plays. That will be very useful for Philippe in the long run. YNWA"
"well done to all those involved in deal. and some fans patience were running out. at least he is our player now and hope he has a great future at LFC. welcome plilippe our No10. YNWA"
"We did OK to fight for his signature, let's hope it will be worth the gamble and the deal give his results as soon as possible! Well done BR & Mr Ayre!"
"Well done Ayre and FSG - Coutinho + Sturridge for a combined 20million...both have huge potential for the future...this boy but can take players on and beat a man - something only Suarez can do out of the current squad...give him time to settle and then just watch him go"
"Very relief with the new burst of fresh air. Phew! My patience was on the verge of collapse. Now, looking forward for the lost great times! Welcome Young Philippe! YNWA PC, BR and IA!"
"Jog on Ayre you complete tool, did you offer him the number "69" like you suggested to Allen. Cant believe he has such an important position at our club, he needs to do one, whopper."
"The 'strong competition' might have been referring to strong contracts offered by other clubs. Welcome Philippe, looking forward to see you in action."
"Southampton are not serious competition, or shouldnt be and the guy is 20 with absolutely no proven record anywhere. I look forward to 2018 to see if we bought a good player or not and until then i know we'll keep getting the excuse he's only young like all the rest. Put him in the under 21's with the rest of the kids and let them EARN earn the shirt and buy some top quality players. "
"He is a good acquisition for the future and maybe even for the present. What is the news on Tom Ince? I guess we won't be getting a Wilfried Bony-kind of striker nor a mature right-sided midfielder in this window."
"Finaly, I was starting to think this was not going to happen. So another prime signing, well done. Lets hope he settles in soon an can add to the depth we need. Welcome Pilippe! We all looking forward to seeing you perform."
"Can't see him making much impact this season but hopefully he will in the future, we have plenty for the future would love to see diame now only 3.5m and he's in his prime."
"Why so many child-like negative comments on here? The lad just arrived yesterday and already the trolls are trolling. Wake up and either support LFC or "take a hike" to some other team. Let's all support Coutinho and encourage him with true Liverpool inspiration!"
"Just like to say a massive well done to Ian Ayer, he gets a lot of stick of some so called lfc fans. But yet he pulls through with a quality signing at a great price. Keep up the good work mate. Welcome to anfield coutinho."
"Looking forward to seeing Coutinho on the pitch with a Liverbird on his chest. Hope he works out better than Allen, Assaidi, Borini and Sahin did so far."
"Great Signing....So come on IAN lets get more in today we need cover and a strong striker...bring fernando torres back today please im sure rafa will let him go."
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30th Jan 2013 16:08