Rod Fanni (Rennes)

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

No thanks.

wtf is this all about. another no for me. dont let him buy anyone.

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.

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!

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.

I thought we had a right back in Kelly.

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!

I did actually have the thread title Roy eyes up a bit of Fanni or something along them lines

Though "Dirk Kuyt - he knocks a ball into Fanni -  yessssss, get in there!"  Does have a certain ring to it.....


 

Id get him just so I can make up a t shirt that reads - I love Fanni

Chortle

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

If Hodgson was allowed sign this lad it would rubbish everything Henry has said.

I reckon woy and Fanni would make a right pair of cu*ts !

BBC Sport "Liverpool want Fanni"

Don't we all.

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.

Rod Fanni was linked with the bitters about 5 years ago, but they thought better of it.

Tells you all you need to know.

Great name, average player.  Have to pass, despite the countless innuendo opportunities.

"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.

Roy is nuts! He's still not able to align himself to JH's vision and strategies. Young players ...young players ...young players

If we're going for people with funny names at least Sven Bender would fit into NESV's youth policy.

So we've got a Dirk and now a Fanni? Who next...? Titty Camara coming back? Papa Booby Diop? Bernt Haas? van Wolfswinkel?

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!

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. 

Having seen him play several times, I have to say he is a really good player (I'd say one of the two or three best of french ligue 1 for this position) who has the level to probably succeed in england.

Now he would be one more 29 year old player only going to decline, after (hopefully) one or two good seasons.

We're supposedly close to a deal.

Why the F**k are we trying to buy a right back?

Rod Fanni was linked with the bitters about 5 years ago, but they thought better of it.

Tells you all you need to know.

you don't want to mess to much with Fanni!

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. 

i've never heard of Fanni.  all smells a bit fishy to me.

apparantly, before they failed in their bid to buy the club DIC wanted Fanni.

sorry, that really is the last one!

anyway, bit dubious about this. 29 and we have Johnson and Kelly.  Not really seeing the big picture here. What about a left back.

Apparently his Club will make a decision in the next 24 hrs.  I hope to god it's a no.

Bye, Glen.

I know why Roy wants him, he has a Rory Delap like throw in.

Bye, Glen.

Maybe not.... With Carra and Agger out injured, and Wilson looking far from assured (but he still has plenty of time to get better) we are lacking in the CB dept.  Kelly is an option for that position, and will certainly offer us more pace than either Sotis or Skrtel.  Roy may be thinking that Fanni is a player who could add depth to the RB position which would allow Kelly to play in a more central role. 

In short, Roy may be looking at Kelly as the next Carra.... a utility player who can be used anywhere across the back line.

Have to say I am not looking forward to Fanni cumming.

Maybe not.... With Carra and Agger out injured, and Wilson looking far from assured (but he still has plenty of time to get better) we are lacking in the CB dept.  Kelly is an option for that position, and will certainly offer us more pace than either Sotis or Skrtel.  Roy may be thinking that Fanni is a player who could add depth to the RB position which would allow Kelly to play in a more central role.  

In short, Roy may be looking at Kelly as the next Carra.... a utility player who can be used anywhere across the back line.

Could be right there mate.

Who knows, but i think Glen would be second choice as Woy would like to play with Fanni first.

Have to say I am not looking forward to Fanni cumming.

I just hope he doesn't play as a striker. The thought of Gerrard playing his balls into Fanni is fu**ed.

Johnson is light years ahead of Fanni

Johnson is light years ahead of Fanni

Nah that one wasn't as funny...

 

Not many men get past Fanni!

If he does end up here, I just hope he keeps it tight.

In all seriousness, i hope he signs for us.

Woy saying 'Fanni' will have me in F***ing tears!!

In all seriousness, i hope he signs for us.

Woy saying 'Fanni' will have me in F***ing tears!!

I remember on the train to Liverpool, me and my mate reading the METRO  saw the headline  "Roy excited by Fanni" and that had us in stitches for about an hour.  

Oh the simple things in life!

Would give anything to see Fanni locking down Kaka in next year's Champions league.

This is a load of bullshit. I've never even heard of him before!

This is a load of bullshit. I've never even heard of him before!

Did you sleep through your anatomy classes in school?

Another French player that nobody ever heard of, 95% chance he will be sh*t. Keep Johnson FFS.

Madness if this happens and Johnson is sold.

Madness if this happens and Johnson is sold.

I really don't think Roy is thinking about selling Johno.... If he was, we'd be seeing Kelly feature more now even though Glen is fit again.  I think if we buy Fanni it is because Roy is thinking about possibly selling Agger and using Kelly as a utility player who can cover at CB.  Let's not forget that Martin started off as a CB.  If this was to happen we'd have:

RB:  Johno and Fanni
LB:  Aurelio and Konch
CB:  Sotis, Skrtel, Carra, and Wilson
* Kelly can play anywhere along the back line

I love Agger and think he's one of the best in the world when fit, but he rarely seems to be fit.  I think we receive offers in the 12 million range we should seriously consider them because the worst thing that could happen is if we hold onto him for years and he pulls a Johnny Woodgate/Owen Hargreaves.... We could also bring Ayala back from his loan to add depth at CB.

I like how his name consists entirely of slang terms for genitals.

I really don't think Roy is thinking about selling Johno.... If he was, we'd be seeing Kelly feature more now even though Glen is fit again.  I think if we buy Fanni it is because Roy is thinking about possibly selling Agger and using Kelly as a utility player who can cover at CB.  Let's not forget that Martin started off as a CB.  If this was to happen we'd have:

RB:  Johno and Fanni
LB:  Aurelio and Konch
CB:  Sotis, Skrtel, Carra, and Wilson
* Kelly can play anywhere along the back line

I love Agger and think he's one of the best in the world when fit, but he rarely seems to be fit.  I think we receive offers in the 12 million range we should seriously consider them because the worst thing that could happen is if we hold onto him for years and he pulls a Johnny Woodgate/Owen Hargreaves.... We could also bring Ayala back from his loan to add depth at CB.

Sick of hearing that Kelly will be our future RB regardless of Johno's future.

Kelly is our future center back. End of.

I like how his name consists entirely of slang terms for genitals.

Yeah he could literally go F**k himself

Meant to be close to signing for Marseille thank God no way is he better than Johnson.

This is looking more and more like a deal is being done, the first of many French Imports i reckon!!

Dear Santa, all i want is a Fanni for Christmas.

I'm just glad he's not a race horse? can you imagine the girls at Aintree for the Nash!....."Oh come on my *****"!.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-are-pursuing-a-cut-price-3m-deal-for-Rennes-and-France-right-back-Rod-Fanni-which-could-lead-to-a-Spurs-bid-for-the-Reds-Glen-Johnson-article647483.html

The title of that article is F*CKING HILARIOUS! Surely been deliberate !

Is he better then Johnson?

At 29 is he a worthwhile signing? Granted 3 million isnt breaking the bank but what will we get out of him 1 maybe 2 good seasons? 

He is not better than Johnson but not very far from his level.

His pace is impressive (for a 29yr old he's not showing any sign of losing his legs) as his reading of the game and you often never see the winger he mark getting a good ball for the whole match (now it's Ligue 1 wingers, not PL ones).

He is a reasonably good crosser and has a good passing range, but is a far less good dribbler and probably not as good finisher as Jonhson. His speed make him a good counter attacker anyway, but he often lose challenges if he recieve a ball while not running.

The main problem is : will he adapt to PL fast enough, considering he don't have that many seasons at his actual level left (especially being on the bench most of the time if he is purchased as number two RB).

Agreed to sign for Marseille.

Locked.