Huge Debt - Star Players = Unhappy Fans

He looks so happy.

It's simple math really, but somehow the concept still eludes the Anfield owners.

The Americans reportedly have a "Doomsday" scenario, which involves the sale of golden boy Fernando Torres (a.k.a. the only reason that 'Pool is in the top half of the Premier League this year) to Manchester City for 70 million pounds. That fee would then go to paying down some of the 290 MILLION in DEBT the club has incurred under the enlightened stewardship of Gillett and Hicks.

Let us illustrate the significant downside to this plan. First, the sale will cause a disastrous drop in form. Seriously, who's going to replace him up front? Aqualani? And we've seen how much losing just one player can affect on-pitch performances. *cough* Xabi Alonso *cough*

Now, let's really think this move through. Natch, the Reds' good looks quotient will suffer even more (see again: Alonso, Xabi for initial decline). Moreover, if Nando goes to City, he'll be forced to wear that awful powder blue, and, really, we all know that that colour does his complexion no favours. He might even have to lose the highlights to stop himself from being completely washed out. And what is El Nino without frosted tips?

We so object to this move on a multitude of levels.

But money matters. So following in the Reds' glorious footsteps is Valencia, which is seriously considering the sale of Davids Villa and Silva as sacrifices to the financial gods.

What do you think? Do club finances justify the player sacrifice in either case?

The Good, The Bad, and The Fugly: Premiere League Edition (9/27-9/28)

It lends an air of authority, if not success....

The Good: WTF Wigan won?? Yes, you read right, even Drogba's centennial strike couldn't save Chelsea's 100% record. The Blues certainly did not look like league leaders, and that, in large part, was due to the Latics outstanding display. Paul Scharner's finishing touch made sure of the Latics' first win against a top four side...ever...and it was a well deserved one at that. So Congrats!

Honorable mention to Fernando Torres: We may not like your frosted tips, but we can't hate on a superb showing against Hull and your ability to nearly single-handedly cover up the Reds' shoddy defense.

The Bad: Hapless Hull City - The above kudos to Torres is the yin to the yang of the hellish Hull experience at Anfield. Not even Phil Brown's spiffy headset could distract from the atrociousness of the scoreline.

(Dis) Honorable mention to Man Utd's Valencia: Seriously? How can you miss that ish? Seriously?

The Fugly: Pitiful Pompey - It's hard for us to find the words to adequately describe the hot tranny mess that is Portsmouth these days. Take the worst start in Premiere League history (after an unlucky loss versus Everton, they have racked up a grand total of zero points through seven rounds), then add to that significant financial uncertainties and front office rumblings, and you are left with a side that is still searching for its first points this season.