Managers to the rescue!

Managers around the EPL have, in the last couple of days, been sending a message to the media, other managers, and agents. It all centers around something like "get off my player's back, and bug off!" No that is not a direct quote, but it gets the idea across nicely. First off Kenny Dalglish, manager of Liverpool, defended one of his new signings. It happened in a press conference when Carroll was taking questions from reporters, and when something came up about his former club Newcastle and the bit about Carroll being forced out, Carroll slightly hesitated then said how much he respected Newcastle and its fans and decisively said he would not be taking questions that dealt with his departure from Newcastle. Later on in the conference Dalglish told reporters. "I'd just like to reassure Andy. We're (meaning Liverpool staff and so on) more upbeat about Andy comin' than I think you (meaning reporters) are. Every question you ask has got negativity in it. We don't see any reason to be negative in any way shape or form about Andy Carroll signing for Liverpool football club. It's a great signing for us." Dalglish then continued by saying Liverpool had a positive attitude towards Carroll, and are looking forward to getting him fit. I'm liking Dalglish more every day, seems like a great manager/man. Suarez was also present, and in my opinion will also be an excellent signing for the Reds.
Wenger (Arsenal Manager) also made some comments defending Arsenal Captain Fabregas. Fabregas was the culprit for a number of people. Among such was Everton Manager Moyes, calling out Fabregas for things he said in the tunnel. Wenger came back with this: "For me, this is over and I believe that it is wrong for Moyes to come out and say what he claims to have heard in the tunnel. If I come out with what I have heard in the tunnel over the last ten years you would be amazed." To be honest I have to agree with Wenger here. Any number of things can be said in the tunnel that really have no basis or relevance. On the flip side, Fabregas  (apparently) accusing the refs of being "paid off" is something that's too serious of an accusation for a professional to make. 
The last is from Holloway, manager of Blackpool, who warned Charlie Adam's agent, and basically said that Adam is great player who he has a lot of respect for, and he will eventually end up at one of the big clubs, but that it will be when Charlie (and possibly himself) wanted, and was ready to. Once again Holloway pointed out the evils of modern football in the top flights, and though he has his critics for it I'm glad someone does.


Things worth noting:
Newcastle striker Ameobi has broken his cheekbone, taking yet another one of the clubs strikers out of the squad.
Andy Carroll has promised to respect his position as a player at his top club Liverpool, and also to live up to his £35m. by scoring goals for his new side.

Torres (Who just signed for Chelsea, see below) shirts are outselling Carroll (Just signed for Liverpool, again see below) shirts by 250-1, and Suarez shirts by 30-1. Carroll's could pick up once he starts playing, as he is out for a month due to injury.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/02/04/fernando-torres-shirts-outsell-andy-carroll-by-250-1-115875-22897003/