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Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp praised Liverpool for signing Joe Cole, and compared the former Chelsea midfielder to Anfield legend Kenny Dalglish.
Redknapp was keen to sign Cole as well, but despite his best efforts, the England international has decided to join the Reds.
New Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has made Cole the first addition in his attempt to help the Reds recover from a disappointing seventh place finish last season.
Redknapp believes that the former Fulham manager’s capture of the 28-year-old is a terrific signing and that Cole could enjoy great success with Liverpool.
"What a fantastic signing Roy has made,” Redknapp told The Sun.
"Joe Cole on a free transfer is worth every penny.
"Were he under contract you would be looking at a £10million transfer fee just for starters.
"The Liverpool fans are going to love him. There has only ever been one King of the Kop and that was Kenny Dalglish, not even Kevin Keegan was good enough in his prime to take that away from him.
"It's obviously up to Roy where he plays him but you could see Joe playing just off the frontman the way Kenny used to.
"Joe wants to be involved, he doesn't want to be left to drift out on the wing any more.”
Redknapp acknowledged that Spurs did their best to sign Cole this summer, but could not complete with a historic club like Liverpool.
"We tried our very hardest to get him. The chairman made Joe a fantastic offer.
"But, in the end, we were competing with a club that has years and years of tradition and a reputation as one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"I got a lovely message from Joe to inform me of his decision.
"He explained it. I think he wants to move for football reasons. He wants to be part of a transformation at Liverpool. I think maybe getting away from London and a clean break was part of it too. Whatever his reasons he has been genuine the whole way through. Joe is a bit of a throw-back, if you like.
"He has class and his manners are impeccable. I will always see him as the 11-year-old boy I first clapped eyes on at West Ham and I can only wish him all the best and hope his move is successful."
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Link - Daily Mail - Joe Cole - Click! Wondered what you guys thought of a free agent getting the legendary number? Does the number mean anything to Hodgeson? Discuss  Welcome Joe Cole x
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Liverpool under ROY is "BACK TO THE FUTURE".
- We're back to England Manager.
- We're back to Shankley's spirit (Roy said).
- We're back to british good player.
- And now we're back to "No. 7" again. The legend is bigin!!!!.
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Its amazing how one signing changes the mood of people from feeling really sad and down to being happy and feeling all of a sudden a legend has arrived. I think cole is no legend but he will provide us with something that we been missing for a while. Also its good to see the great numbers such as 10 and 7 finally being used by the liverpool squad. Lets just hope he is better then our previous numbeer 7..
Back to Back World Champions baby!
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp praised Liverpool for signing Joe Cole, and compared the former Chelsea midfielder to Anfield legend Kenny Dalglish.
Redknapp was keen to sign Cole as well, but despite his best efforts, the England international has decided to join the Reds.
New Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has made Cole the first addition in his attempt to help the Reds recover from a disappointing seventh place finish last season.
Redknapp believes that the former Fulham manager’s capture of the 28-year-old is a terrific signing and that Cole could enjoy great success with Liverpool.
"What a fantastic signing Roy has made,” Redknapp told The [oops].
"Joe Cole on a free transfer is worth every penny.
"Were he under contract you would be looking at a £10million transfer fee just for starters.
"The Liverpool fans are going to love him. There has only ever been one King of the Kop and that was Kenny Dalglish, not even Kevin Keegan was good enough in his prime to take that away from him.
"It's obviously up to Roy where he plays him but you could see Joe playing just off the frontman the way Kenny used to.
"Joe wants to be involved, he doesn't want to be left to drift out on the wing any more.”
Redknapp acknowledged that Spurs did their best to sign Cole this summer, but could not complete with a historic club like Liverpool.
"We tried our very hardest to get him. The chairman made Joe a fantastic offer.
"But, in the end, we were competing with a club that has years and years of tradition and a reputation as one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"I got a lovely message from Joe to inform me of his decision.
"He explained it. I think he wants to move for football reasons. He wants to be part of a transformation at Liverpool. I think maybe getting away from London and a clean break was part of it too. Whatever his reasons he has been genuine the whole way through. Joe is a bit of a throw-back, if you like.
"He has class and his manners are impeccable. I will always see him as the 11-year-old boy I first clapped eyes on at West Ham and I can only wish him all the best and hope his move is successful."  Adjusted the name of the apaper that shall not be named in your post swede.
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Manager, board, players...whoever has delivered this signing has done a great job, and I am really happy about this. However lets stand back a minute and look at how the club is operating financially.
Although the wages are high, the club has not paid out cash only committed to a high salary for 4 years (no investment). Same with Jovanovic.
We are selling players for cash. At best we will only add Mascherano, Riera (maybe babel) to the sold list. I make that about 40 - 45 million.
We will then buy a left back 5 - 10 million and Remy for 12 million (yet to be convinced it will happen); 20 - 25 million has been stripped from our assets (where has it gone).
What would 20 – 25 million buy, this happened last season, even when we had European money.
Sorry to [oops] on everyone’s chips (including mine). But last 2- 3 years has damaged my trust in club management.
Cole – great signing, binned my idea of selling the season tickets this year.
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Dude,
We all know this is how our club works.
Why go over the same negativity? Let's focus on the positive that our new "quiet" manager likes english, prem proven attacking talent and is prepared to play players in their true positions.
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Also if we sell Masch we will need him replaced so add a Dm to yur list of buy in's
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Yes thats how we operate, but this lost money keeps bank happy and keeps the selling process at the influence of U.S.
I agree with my negativity, but a few great players in a weaker squad does not win a lot, we know that already. We should add to a squad and make it stronger with this type of player (thats how its done by others and LFC in past)
Not that the players we are selling are all great, but we should at least use the money we get to attempt to buy better quality. Rather than not re invest in squad.
For the others.
The signing on fee is given over time.
DM - will not be replaced.
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Yes thats how we operate, but this lost money keeps bank happy and keeps the selling process at the influence of U.S.
I agree with my negativity, but a few great players in a weaker squad does not win a lot, we know that already. We should add to a squad and make it stronger with this type of player (thats how its done by others and LFC in past)
Not that the players we are selling are all great, but we should at least use the money we get to attempt to buy better quality. Rather than not re invest in squad.
For the others.
The signing on fee is given over time.
DM - will not be replaced. what makes you so sure DM will not be replaced
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