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by **bigmick** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:57 pm

I'M GLAD HE'S GONE. I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE DECISION TO SELL HIM.

That said, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he goes well down there. He'll play regularly, he'll be a big fish in a small pond and I wouldn't be surprised if his arrival gives Peter Crouch the opportunity to continue scoring regularly. At his best Pennant is a decent player, at his worst a tool piece but he'll be one of their better ones.

Nice to see Crouch continuing to score goals ina fairly ordinary team. I think he's got eight in the league this season after a slow start, four in Europe and one in the FA Cup the other day. Nice lad Crouch and a good player, good luck to him.

by **Owzat** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:00 pm

Gotta say Pompey is one side I could see him agreeing to join - why they'd want him I'm not sure. Maybe foresight would have suggested we give him and Crouch as a package deal and we'd be long rid, maybe even got a bit more wonga for him

by **Judge** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:02 pm

Owzat wrote:Judge's link just says what it says in a paper today (see BBC gossip page if you care which one) - except I read it was £3m bid for Pennant from pompey. I'll just check on s*y website for any confirmation

BINGO - ING - GOING- GONE (Hopefully)

12.24 Portsmouth have agreed a fee with Liverpool for winger Jermaine Pennant.

http://www.skysports.com/footbal....00.html

cheers our resident stat anorak

by **Redman in wales** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:04 pm

He hasn't gone yet though!

We've accepted bids for him before (stoke I think?)

But he rejected them. Just cause we've accepted a bid from Portsmouth, dont mean he's off....

by **Redman in wales** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:05 pm

but more good news...

skysports transfer tracker:

12.04 Daniel Agger's agent has distanced his client from reports linking him to AC Milan.

by **GYBS** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:10 pm

both great bits of news . Dont let the door hit you on your way out pennant and great statement from aggers agent .

by **Greavesie** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:17 pm

thanks for both bits of news, we could really do with some atm. Seriously when was the last time we had a season with no sh!t like what we're getting this year. Its a p!sstake it really is

by **Dundalk** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:47 pm

This isnt official yet is it, i know we accepted a bid and all but has he agreed

by **tubby** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:04 pm

Looks like adams is gathering a team of misfits.

by **Sabre** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:36 pm

Mixed feelings.

In one hand I have the belief he had to leave as his contribution has not been good enough, and some of it's attitudes haven't been good enough neither.

But I have a sad feeling aswell. The sad feeling of seeing how a player that could have progressed and evolved into something very good, has stopped growing.

by **supersub** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:11 pm

news update ;

Pennant wants to stay at Anfield to fight for his 1st team place

by **heimdall** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:12 pm

Sabre wrote:Mixed feelings.

In one hand I have the belief he had to leave as his contribution has not been good enough, and some of it's attitudes haven't been good enough neither.

But I have a sad feeling aswell. The sad feeling of seeing how a player that could have progressed and evolved into something very good, has stopped growing.

Once again I agree with you Sabre, this is becoming a habit

by **JC_81** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:17 pm

Good riddance as far as I'm concerned. He undoubtedly has talent, but couldn't cut it at a big club. He can't be relied on to do a job for the team and imo is a bottler.

I think he'll find his level at Portsmouth and do well for them though if he signs.

by **Rockthekop** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:20 pm

Now let's buy a quality right winger and give Kuyt a good rest

He does the job but it's an position we badly need to fill with a genuine wide player.

We would be much more threatening with a pacey, skilful player on the flanks. Kuyt sadly, possesses neither attribute.

by **Dundalk** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:26 pm

Yep, looks like he wants to stay and fight for his place, ah well

http://www.sport.co.uk/news....ol.aspx

Jermaine Pennant looks set to turn down a move to Portsmouth despite Liverpool accepting a bid for the player.

Speaking this afternoon the Pennant made clear:

"My preference is to stay in Liverpool and I'm still hoping to do so.

"There has been a lot of speculation about my future but I've always maintained my position that I'm happy to compete for my place here and I hope I am given the chance to do so."

Pennant signed for Liverpool for £6.7million in 2006 and has made 81 appearances - including a Champions League final in 2007.

In recent weeks the speedy winger has seen himself linked with European powerhouses AC MIlan, Sevilla and Real Madrid although clubs closer to home such as Hull City and Stoke also expressed an interest.

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