Busy Busy Busy

Been very busy at work last week or two. Didn't get a chance to update my blog.



Following up on Liverpool's progress. It is now a third victory in a row, as Pool went on to beat West Ham 1-2 away. There was little to worry for Liverpool in this game, even though the Hammers have been busy in the transfer window. Some quality players have been brought in by Alan Curbishley like Kepa Blanco, Luis Boa Morte (who I rate very highly) and Lucas Neill. The latest addition is Matthew Upson, a very hard working defender who I think will have a definite impact on the Hammers shambolic season so far. Blanco got the goal for the Hammers but the Reds were not in trouble anytime in the game.



So that's 9 points out of 9 since the cup debacles. I predicted that they could possibly win all five before their Champs League game against Barca rolls by. Its the Merseyside derby next and this time it will be at Anfield. I think Liverpool will manage a victory over Everton this time around !!



And the transfer window is now closed. Jose Mourinho and his Chelsea did not buy any players at all this January!! That might be a real sign for Jose that Roman Abramovich is closing his chequebook and it may also indicate that Jose might be gone before next season's transfer window opens.



Liverpool themselves have been busy in the window, but the transfers all appear to be targetted at the future rather than the current season. I think that's probably for the best, Rafa is a shrewd manager and believes his current squad can get the best results for Liverpool this season. Realistically, the best league position we can aspire to is second. And the only cup we are still in is the Champs League and with Barcelona to face, it might not be a hurdle we can get past. Although Barca themselves are not performing anywhere near their performances from last year. So making expensive purchases in January may not be the best way to go for us. Except for Arbeloa and Mascherano, the rest of the purchases are all kids and points at Rafa's policy of securing the future.



It has been a dull transfer window though. The flashiest transfers were perhaps Vincenzo Montella's loan move to Fulham from Roma, and Man Utd's capture of Henrik Larsson, the legend, the footballing genius. I think these two will also be the best purchases of the rest of the season. Montella is already proving his worth for Fulham. So is Larsson. The dark horse could be Julius Aghahowa who has moved from Shaktar to Wigan. Julius was at one time a highly rated striker, we will soon see if he can match the feats of Jay-Jay Okocha or Kanu, his compatriots, in the Premiership.



By the way, wanna know who is the English footballer I most resemble ? I always knew I had a great touch for a big man!! LOL!!