Christ, that is one horrific list. That said, it's only fair that we give him credit for players like Reina, Torres, Alonso and Masher, who are of a calibre some way above anyone that Rodgers has brought in, with the possible exception of Sturridge
It's also unfair to credit him with signing Kirkland when we landed the former Coventry keeper the same day we got Dudek. Both signed in August 01 by Gerard Houllier - some three years before Benitez became our manager.
As for Rodgers' transfers they've been, by and large, disappointing thus far.
Borini - shocking in his time here. Yes he's had a couple of injuries but even when fit didn't exactly set the world alight and was shipped out. Seems to have found some level of form at Sunderland, maybe he will come good in the end but I doubt it. Wouldn't be surprised if he was sold permanently in the summer.
Allen - abysmal signing. Given that he was the must buy signing in Brendan's first year, I was expecting a lot more than what he's shown. Even before his injury last year, he found himself out the team. That doesn't look good on Brendan since he was so adamant on getting Joey. He's struggled to make the grade since and still finds himself anything but first choice unless injuries force Rodger's hand.
Assaidi - poor signing although it looked like we actually had a decent winger on our books when he first came because he was direct and ran with the ball. However he only seemed to do it for ten minutes per game then wouldn't be seen again and was eventually completely frozen out the squad. Another one who ended up being shipped out on loan.
Sahin - loan signing who did very little in his time here and was soon shipped back off earlier than expected. Always heard he wasn't played in his rightful position, truth was he just wasn't up to it at Liverpool. Was hardly a loss when he left either.
Yesil - looks a decent prospect but injuries have prevented him making any real impact during his time here. Reserved judgement on young Samed for now.
Sturridge - happy when we signed him and no reason to change that. Without doubt, Brendan's best signing.
Coutinho - Phil has been a good signing although the last couple of months have been his biggest test for him. When he arrived he was boss, made everything look easy. Started his second year in a similar vein. However the last couple of months have seen him dip a level or two. And to remain a good signing, he'll need to pick it up again otherwise he'll be heading to an average signing.
Alberto - really like the look of the lad, would rather see him get more minutes. So again reserving judgement on him for the time being.
Aspas - thought we had a really good forward when I saw him in pre-season. Looked like a real finisher however since the season proper started, he's been a F***ing disaster. Woeful signing unfortunately.
Mignolet - had the very difficult job of replacing Reina. And he hasn't. It hasn't helped that he's got a poor defence in front of him but he's just not up to scratch unfortunately. He doesn't look comfortable catching the ball from crosses. He's made quite a few shockingly bad errors. He's also had a few impressive showings as well though so maybe he'll come good - a decent defence would help of course. Average just now.
Toure - didn't want him when we signed him, still don't. The early season buzz has died down and he's starting to show the frailties he's always had. Was never expecting a world class player so he's probably been the slightly below average I was expecting.
Cissokho - dreadful signing. Has practically nothing going for him. Sorry Aly lad but you're not gonna make it at Anfield and if injuries didn't prevent us from doing it, then I think you'd be doing the same as Sahin and have your loan deal cut short in January.
Sakho - massively overrated by many Liverpool fans. Started shaky on his debut against Swansea, still reminds me of Djimi Traore the way he panics with the ball and sells himself tackling far too quickly. There does seem to be something there though, just not the level some fans think. So far I've been disappointed given the high fee we spent.
Ilori - can't comment as I haven't seen anywhere near enough of him and he's been loaned out. Reserved judgement.
Moses - sh*t signing. Simply not good enough.
All in all, I don't think Brendan can claim too many of his signings have been raving successes. His success rate in the transfer market will have to improve.