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There are a couple of points. Firstly, he's only 30, he's not that old. Secondly, his goal record since leaving us has been about 1 in 3, to say that's not bad for someone who's been injured a lot is an under-statement. And finally, the transfer really has no risk in it. There is a lost of hysteria at the moment, return of the prodigal son etc. but sentiment would have played no part in Rafa's decision to sign him and given the fee (nothing) and the low pages (~20kp/w) plus a 6 month contract, there is no risk involved. He could score goals and go out in a blaze or play a bit here and there, look out of his depth and be helped on his way elsewhere like Pellegrino without much damage done.

It could turn out to be a very shrewd buy.

I bet he wishes he bought owen now.

Nope but ive got this helpful photo...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/jacksonscouse/Robbie.jpg

Did i say he was old? He's clearly not the player he once was, so i dont see why everyone is getting so excited about it. He's barely managed a handful of goals each season for the past 5 or 6 years. Added to the fact that he is very injury prone and that Liverpool have 4 (5 if you count garcia) strikers at their disposal, i dont imagine he will be that useful to them. I accept that there was no risk involved, but what was all that talk from Rafa at the beginning of the season saying he didnt need a striker. I bet he wishes he bought owen now.

He's barely managed a handful of goals... I understand your point looking at the fantastic service he got at Manchester City compared to absolutely no service at all at Liverpool. Let me guess what you are going to say.....
"If he's a good striker as you all say he is then he should score anyway".... Ok.... but what is he supposed to do?... Take the ball from David James and run the whole length of the pitch dancing past players and score then run back the full length of the pitch to celebrate in front of opposition fans?....

Did i say he was old? He's clearly not the player he once was, so i dont see why everyone is getting so excited about it. He's barely managed a handful of goals each season for the past 5 or 6 years. Added to the fact that he is very injury prone and that Liverpool have 4 (5 if you count garcia) strikers at their disposal, i dont imagine he will be that useful to them. I accept that there was no risk involved, but what was all that talk from Rafa at the beginning of the season saying he didnt need a striker. I bet he wishes he bought owen now.

but do people really think he was bought with that in mind?

apparently liverpool were considering signing ian rush as well, but he couldn't even run so they just brough in fowler to fill a few seats

Shut up you bitter little d***head whats your problem. The lad is the most natural english finisher in the league. He wasnt bought to 'fill seats' as anfield sells out every home game anyway. He was bought cos he is a better finisher than anyone else in the squad. a free transfer with low wages is sound. Everyone can continue to doubt him but i think hell hit at least 8 goals for liverpool now.

One things for sure, he will score more than Cisse, may not be as fast, but we got Pongolle for that.

I will bet my life on it he finishes top goal scorer out of all of our strikers. Cisse is an arragant,lazy tit who is good for a average division one french side and nothing else!

Shut up you bitter little d***head whats your problem. The lad is the most natural english finisher in the league. He wasnt bought to 'fill seats' as anfield sells out every home game anyway. He was bought cos he is a better finisher than anyone else in the squad. a free transfer with low wages is sound. Everyone can continue to doubt him but i think hell hit at least 8 goals for liverpool now.

he WAS the player you describe there

so good he was released on a free and hadn't even started a premiership match all season for man city who are 7/8 places below you. got that you m*g