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      Rod Fanni (Rennes)

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      Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Nov 16, 2010 10:22:57 am
      Hodgson eyes up Fanni as Johnson replacement

      http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-eye-up-Rod-Fanni-as-a-potential-replacement-for-Glen-Johnson-article629957.html

      Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is ready to move for French right-back Rod Fanni - as he looks to replace Glen Johnson.

      Hodgson flew to watch the Rennes defender against Auxerre on Sunday and is poised to make a bargain offer of around £3 million in the New Year window.

      Fanni, 29 next month, is one of the most respected right backs in his homeland and has won five caps for France.

      He has been close to coming to the Premier League before when Newcastle, Sunderland and Everton tried for him.

      Hodgson is in the market for an experienced defender and is frustrated by England right back Johnson’s injuries and average form since he took charge.

      Johnson will be sold in the January market if a suitable offer comes in and Hodgson’s decision to look at potential replacements points towards a change in that department.

      Hodgson and Johnson’s relationship has become fraught in recent days after the Kop boss called Johnson’s England credentials into question.

      He said: “To be frank, he has not performed up to now to the level I would expect of him. You would have to ask him the question, “Do you think you are playing at top form and are you playing like the best right-back in the country for your club?” If he says yes, we will have to agree to differ. And if he says No, then you have to ask the question, why not?”

      Johnson’s response was to label Hodgson’s tactics ‘boring”.

      Fanni is a regular in the Rennes side but almost joined Atletico Madrid in the summer before the move fell through.

      Hodgson has been playing Jamie Carragher and young Martin Kelly as cover for Johnson during his absence, but a sensible investment in a mature international would fit in with his plans.

      Liverpool’s new owners would like to sign young talent for the future, but there are short-term measures also needed - and landing a player who could take over from Johnson and give them a profit would also tick boxes


      Not so sure at 29 years of age, he'd fit in with Roy's transfer policy, however I doubt it would fit in with Nesv's or Commoli's
      « Last Edit: Nov 16, 2010 10:35:24 am by crouchinho »
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      Re: Hodgson eyes up Fanni (at his age)
      Reply #1: Nov 16, 2010 10:35:36 am
      No thanks.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #2: Nov 16, 2010 10:49:53 am
      wtf is this all about. another no for me. dont let him buy anyone.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #3: Nov 16, 2010 10:52:28 am
      If he was something like 22 years of age, up and coming and starting to get International caps I'd probably say go on then.

      However... nah.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #4: Nov 16, 2010 11:32:02 am
      Looking at the name of the player, and the person who started this thread, I have to admit I came on here thinking it was some innuendo-based piss-take! :D
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #5: Nov 16, 2010 11:53:25 am
      No thanks.  I don't want anyone that age coming in and pushing Kelly further down the pecking order.

      What's the point in an Academy if we continually buy players at the end of their career.  That's really worked well with Insua and Konchesky.

      Roy's mentality - stop gap replacements.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #6: Nov 16, 2010 01:01:48 pm
      I thought we had a right back in Kelly.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #7: Nov 16, 2010 02:33:49 pm
      Looking at the name of the player, and the person who started this thread, I have to admit I came on here thinking it was some innuendo-based piss-take! :D

      I did actually have the thread title Roy eyes up a bit of Fanni or something along them lines :D
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #8: Nov 16, 2010 02:39:12 pm
      Though "Dirk Kuyt - he knocks a ball into Fanni -  yessssss, get in there!"  Does have a certain ring to it.....


       >:D :laugh:
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #9: Nov 16, 2010 02:48:53 pm
      Id get him just so I can make up a t shirt that reads - I love Fanni :)
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #10: Nov 16, 2010 03:20:51 pm
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #11: Nov 16, 2010 04:29:11 pm
      Id get him just so I can make up a t shirt that reads - I love Fanni :)

      I do love the idea of Fanni in an LFC shirt

      and imagine the song to the tune of 'I Love Candy'  hehe

      but seriously...nope
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #12: Nov 16, 2010 09:13:28 pm
      If Hodgson was allowed sign this lad it would rubbish everything Henry has said.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #13: Nov 16, 2010 09:21:17 pm
      I reckon woy and Fanni would make a right pair of cu*ts !
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #14: Nov 16, 2010 09:25:20 pm
      BBC Sport "Liverpool want Fanni"

      Don't we all.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #15: Nov 17, 2010 01:21:33 am
      Sorry, but if a player has got to 29 years of age and I haven't heard of him - I doubt his suitability.

      PS. Might have known RLB would have started this thread.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #16: Nov 17, 2010 04:25:46 am
      Rod Fanni was linked with the bitters about 5 years ago, but they thought better of it.

      Tells you all you need to know.

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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #17: Nov 17, 2010 08:55:17 pm
      Great name, average player.  Have to pass, despite the countless innuendo opportunities.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #18: Nov 17, 2010 10:02:27 pm
      "29 next month,

      "5 caps for France

      "close to coming to the Premier League before when Newcastle, Sunderland and Everton"

      = No thanks.


      And has been mentioned, it would push Kelly down the pecking order.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #19: Nov 18, 2010 02:49:41 am
      Roy is nuts! He's still not able to align himself to JH's vision and strategies. Young players ...young players ...young players
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #20: Nov 18, 2010 11:21:45 am
      If we're going for people with funny names at least Sven Bender would fit into NESV's youth policy.
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #21: Nov 18, 2010 11:35:10 am
      So we've got a Dirk and now a Fanni? Who next...? Titty Camara coming back? Papa Booby Diop? Bernt Haas? van Wolfswinkel?
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      Re: Rod Fanni (Rennes)
      Reply #22: Nov 18, 2010 09:27:44 pm
      Looking at the name of the player, and the person who started this thread, I have to admit I came on here thinking it was some innuendo-based piss-take! :D

      Yep, I'm not one to check out these supposed player threads we are looking at unless there are hundreds of posts attached to it.

      Seeing the name of the player and the person who started the topic, got me interested though.  :D

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